Inyo Craters Trail: Easy Hike in Mammoth Lakes, California
Inyo Craters is a short and easy hike located in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It’s only 0.4 mi which makes it a good quick stop for tourists and hikers
Eastern Sierra
Explore beautiful hiking trails and wilderness camping in Inyo National Forest, John Muir Wilderness, and Ansel Adams Wilderness
Lamarck Lake Hike in Bishop
The trail to Lower Lamarck Lake in Bishop is short and steep, gaining 1,300 ft in just under 2 miles. This hike to a beautiful alpine lake is worth it if you’re looking for a good workout near Bishop before leaving the Eastern Sierra Mountains.
Best Mammoth Lakes Camping Guide
Camping in Mammoth Lakes, CA? This guide will help you find the best sites from standard car camping in your tent to RV sites to free camping
How to get Mt. Whitney permits 2023
A permit is required all year to day hike and backpack Mount Whitney. Quota season is from May 1 – Nov 1. Permit lotto applications end Mar 1
Highway 395 Road trip Must-Stops from LA to Mammoth Lakes
The ultimate guide to your Eastern Sierra roadtrip. Must-stop eats, sights, cheap gas, and free camping along the 395 hwy in California
Quick Guide to Hiking and Climbing California’s 14ers
List of California 14ers ranked by difficulty. A fourteener is a mountain with a summit elevation of at least 14,000 ft. There are 15 peaks in California that rise above 14k ft, but only 12 of them are considered true 14ers due to the peak prominence.
Alpine Lakes in the Eastern Sierra to Hike This Summer
Ready to cool down in the California heat this summer? The Eastern Sierra mountains has a ton of alpine lakes, some more easily accessible than others – here are some of my favorite, beautiful turquoise, scenic alpine lakes.
Climb Mount Baldwin 12,624 ft in the Eastern Sierra
Mount Baldwin 12,624 ft is a moderate class two climb in the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It starts at Convict Lake and offers beautiful views of the colorful mountains near Mammoth Lakes.
Climb the Mountaineers Route on Mount Whitney 14,505 ft
Mount Whitney is the highest peak of the contiguous US sitting at 14,505 ft. The Mountaineers Route makes for a unique experience, different from the standard hiking trail, and Spring is a great time to climb the mountaineers route! Read on for more info and learn more on the gear you need for a better experience.
2021 in Review: The Year of Climbing
This past year has been a thrilling ride full of anxiety. On one hand, I’ve never lived more. On the other hand, I’ve never been so stressed living. Every time I headed out into the mountains, I felt like I was losing years of my life with all the stress and anxiety, but also gaining …