Ernestorm Explores

California · Oregon · Arizona · and beyond

Trails, big trees, and a cold one at the end.

Your one stop shop for hiking trail fun facts — wilderness and national parks across California and beyond. I hunt down the big trees, dig up the story behind the trail, and finish at whatever brewery is worth the detour.

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The channel

Not just where to walk — why it's worth it

Every trail has a story. I go find it, then tell you where to get a good beer afterwards.

  • Trail fun facts

    The history, the geology, the odd detail nobody mentions at the trailhead sign. You'll finish the hike knowing something.

  • National parks & wilderness

    Marquee parks and the quiet wilderness in between — California first, but the map keeps growing.

  • Hunting down big trees

    The tallest trees on Earth, heritage giants, and the ones you have to walk a long way to stand under.

  • Cold beer, earned

    I pack one for the summit and scout the breweries near the trailhead, so the drive home has a stop worth making.

From the channel

Latest trails

Six most recent uploads. Thumbnails here are stand-ins — see the README for how to drop the real ones in.

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Where I go

California first — and a map that keeps growing

Home ground is the California backcountry, but the last year has run north into Oregon and south into the desert.

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About

Hi, I'm Ernestorm

Welcome, adventurers and nature lovers. I explore new and old trails, national parks, and the big trees worth hunting down — and I grab a cold brew and a bite along the way.

If you love being outdoors and you're looking for a little inspiration for your next trail adventure, you've found the right place. Hope to see you out there. Until then — happy trails.

  • 1.92K subscribers across 158 videos
  • Filming California, Oregon and Arizona
  • Trail fun facts, big trees, and the brewery down the road