51 Years in the Sierras
A Northern California tradition since 1975
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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How it started, where it happens, and why it keeps going — 50 years of origin story.
Tom's history column, stories, haiku contests, and dispatches from the trail.
Every keg carry, every campfire, every questionable hat — photos from across the decades.
Packing lists, water safety, keg transport, John's advice, and Teresa's recipes.