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Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd

About Me
I work and play in California and I'm happiest with a pack on my back and many miles under my feet in the Sierra Nevada. My personal backpacking and photography blog is at calipidder.com.

Location
Sunnyvale, California, US

Member Since
January 7, 2009

194 Trips • 19 Guides • 613 Pictures • 3,810 Points • 791 Followers

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calipidder created a new trip Ahjumawi Lava Springs Kayak Camp 5 days ago

Glenburn, California, United States • 11.9 miles

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calipidder created a new trip Morris Peak (7215') on Apr 02, 2013

4.7 miles

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calipidder created a new trip Wildflower Hike at Santa Teresa on Mar 26, 2013

Pomar, California, United States • 7.4 miles

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calipidder created a new trip Spring Hike at Rancho Canada Del Oro/Calero on Mar 04, 2013

Mountain Home, California, United States • 12.4 miles

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calipidder downloaded tommangan's guide Bald Peaks Loop at Calero County Park on Mar 03, 2013

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calipidder commented on calipidder's trip Mt St Helena on Feb 21, 2013

Mirabel, California, United States • 10.2 miles

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nice... Waiting for story :)

by SCRUBBY on Feb 21, 2013 at 03:38:00 am

calipidder

Link to trip report is there now!

by calipidder on Feb 21, 2013 at 03:52:43 pm

calipidder created a new trip Mt St Helena on Feb 19, 2013

Mirabel, California, United States • 10.2 miles

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calipidder created a new trip Santa Teresa County Park Loop on Feb 12, 2013

San Jose, California, United States • 10.8 miles

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calipidder voted on jomebrew's trip Project Kill Joe - The Simas Peak Failure on Feb 12, 2013

Salinas, California, United States • 13.2 miles

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calipidder created a new trip Calero County Park Loop on Feb 03, 2013

South Coyote, California, United States • 8.3 miles

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Guides

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Cerro Gordo Peak

Cerro Gordo Peak

Keeler, California, United States

2.5 mile trail near Keeler, California

Jack Gunn/Maltese Peak

Jack Gunn/Maltese Peak

Lane Mill, California, United States

1.3 mile trail near Lane Mill (historical), California

Laurel Mountain

Laurel Mountain

Old Mammoth, California, United States

Difficult: 3.6 miles, Half day

3.6 mile trail near Old Mammoth, California

Sierra Point

Sierra Point

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Difficult: 1.4 miles, 1-3 hours

Sierra Point is an old viewpoint on the eastern end of Yosemite Valley from which you can see four waterfalls.

Turtleback Dome

Turtleback Dome

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Easy: 1.3 miles, 1 hour or less

Treat yourself to views of Half Dome and the Valley below with no crowds and the view to yourself.

Tioga Peak

Tioga Peak

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Moderate: 2.9 miles, 1-3 hours

Tioga Peak is a nice and easy peak found near Tioga Pass just east of the Yosemite boundary.

Old Big Oak Flat Road

Old Big Oak Flat Road

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Moderate: 3.0 miles, 1-3 hours

Solitude in Yosemite Valley

Mount Conness

Mount Conness

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Difficult: 9.0 miles, Full day

A classic Yosemite peak, highest in the Sierra north of Highway 120 and holding the second largest glacier in Yosemite.

Gaylor Peak

Gaylor Peak

California, United States

Moderate: 2.2 miles, 1-3 hours

A short and enjoyable peak with incredible views near Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park.

John Muir Trail: Tuolumne to Reds Meadow

John Muir Trail: Tuolumne to Reds Meadow

California, United States

Difficult: 34 miles, Multiple days

"Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue." - John Muir

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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

California, United States

Yosemite is the 3rd oldest national park in the United States (Established October 1, 1890), and one of the favorite parks in the world. With over 800 miles of trails, it's a nature-lover's... more

Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve

California, United States

Mojave National Preserve is a large (1.6 MM acres) park that consists of spectacular desert with unique vegetation and wildlife. The park offers great hiking, backpacking, camping, 4-wheel driving... more

Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park

California, United States

Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which has been left in its wild, natural state. Steep canyons... more

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

California, United States

Almaden Quicksilver County Park is in the southern end of San Jose, California, in the hills overlooking Silicon Valley. The park occupies the site of a former quicksilver (aka mercury) mine... more

Henry W. Coe State Park

Henry W. Coe State Park

California, United States

Barely an hour’s drive southeast of San Jose, Henry W. Coe State Park – the largest state park in northern California - protects and preserves 87,000 acres of scenic hills and mountain ridges.... more

Fremont Older Opoen Space Reserve

Fremont Older Opoen Space Reserve

California, United States

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

California, United States

Santa Teresa County Park

Santa Teresa County Park

California, United States

Santa Teresa County Park is located in the Santa Teresa Hills ten miles south of downtown San Jose. This diverse 1,627 acre park, rich in history, offers spectacular views from its trails above... more

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

California, United States

As described by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District:"Overlooking the town of Los Gatos and the south bay, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is the District's largest preserve, encompassing... more

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park

California, United States

Hottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness. Full of nature... more

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

California, United States

Joshua Tree National Park occupies 800,000 acres in south-eastern California (east of Palm Springs) and offers visitors a wide range of activities, including: nature trails, hiking trails, mountain... more

Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon National Park

California, United States

John Muir considered Kings Canyon as a rival to Yosemite Valley. The view of the canyon is breathtaking and a portal to extensive hiking opportunities. Home to granite peaks and wild rivers,... more

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California, United States

Lassen Volcanic National Park is often overlooked and overshadowed by more famous parks such as Yosemite, but this park is one of the best of its kind. Lassen is home to the largest plug dome... more

Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park

California, United States

Created in 1890, Sequoia National Park is home to the largest trees on earth and the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. At 404,063 acres and over 90% of designated wilderness, Sequoia... more

Big Sur

California, United States

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language... more

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore

California, United States

Point Reyes is a few miles north of San Francisco and offers a number of great hiking options. There are short hikes to the beach from several entrances, as well as longer backpacking options.... more

Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

California, United States

Yosemite Valley is by far the most popular area of the park, attracting visitors from every corner of the workd. It is home to the most famous sights as we well as the largest crowds. The valley... more

Wawona and Mariposa Grove, Yosemite

Wawona and Mariposa Grove, Yosemite

California, United States

Wawona is in the south western part of Yosemite National Park and is much less visited compared to the Valley. There are several highlights of this area including the Mariposa Grove of Giant... more

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

California, United States

The San Francisco Bay Area is over 7,000 square miles (land mass) and home to more than 7 million people. The Bay Area includes nine counties that touch San Francisco Bay: - In the... more

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

California, United States

Superlatives define Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. California’s oldest state park - covering more than 18,000 acres from sea level to more than 2,000 feet elevation... more

Big River State Park

California, United States

Pinnacles National Monument

Pinnacles National Monument

California, United States

Pinnacles National Monument is a protected mountainous area located east of central California's Salinas Valley. The Monument's namesakes are the eroded leftovers of half of an extinct volcano.The... more

Ohlone Wilderness

Ohlone Wilderness

California, United States

San Jose Ca

California, United States

Everything within 20-30 miles radius of San Jose Area. At one Time you could just Click on the activity of your choice and find lots of trails to DO IT on. However Everytrail has gone down... more

Ansel Adams Wilderness

California, United States

Argus Range Wilderness

California, United States

Cache Creek Wilderness

California, United States

Carrizo Gorge Wilderness

California, United States

Carson-Iceberg Wilderness

California, United States

Chimney Peak Wilderness

California, United States

Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness

California, United States

Coso Range Wilderness

California, United States

Coyote Mountains Wilderness (California)

California, United States

Darwin Falls Wilderness

California, United States

Golden Trout Wilderness

California, United States

Hoover Wilderness

California, United States

Ibex Wilderness

California, United States

Inyo Mountains Wilderness

California, United States

John Muir Wilderness

California, United States

Joshua Tree Wilderness

Joshua Tree Wilderness

California, United States

IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Joshua Tree Wilderness (map) in 1976 and it now has a total of 594,502 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed... more

Manly Peak Wilderness

California, United States

Mojave Wilderness

California, United States

Owens Peak Wilderness

California, United States

Pinnacles Wilderness

California, United States

Sacatar Trail Wilderness

California, United States

Saddle Peak Hills Wilderness

California, United States

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness

California, United States

Sheephole Valley Wilderness

California, United States

Surprise Canyon Wilderness

California, United States

Ventana Wilderness

California, United States

La Madre Mountain Wilderness

Nevada, United States

Muddy Mountains Wilderness

Nevada, United States

Pinto Valley Wilderness

Pinto Valley Wilderness

Nevada, United States

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona, United States

Uvas Canyon

California, United States

Uvas Canyon County Park offers great hiking, camping and picnicking opportunities.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

California, United States

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a U.S. National Recreation Area administered by the National Park Service that surrounds the San Francisco Bay area. It is one of the most... more

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