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Middle Fork Stanislaus River, Stanislaus National Forest — site of the annual Kegger Backpack
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51 Years in the Sierras

Kegger Backpack

A Northern California tradition since 1975
51st Annual  ·  June 5–7, 2026  ·  Friday through Sunday  ·  Stanislaus National Forest, CA
The 51st has come and gone and was an outstanding success. Over 30 people attended. Planning for June 2027 has already started!
It is hard to believe. A lifetime of hard drinking and hard hiking has paid off. This secret spot high in the Sierras is an ancient Native American summer gathering place.

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About the Kegger

How it started, where it happens, and why it keeps going — 50 years of origin story.
Chronicle

The Chronicle

Tom’s history column, stories, haiku contests, and dispatches from the trail.
Galleries

Photo Galleries

Every keg carry, every campfire, every questionable hat — photos from across the decades.

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