Explore beautiful hiking trails and wilderness camping in Inyo National Forest, John Muir Wilderness, and Ansel Adams Wilderness
The Minaret Lake Loop is one of the most popular and picturesque hikes in Mammoth Lakes CA. There are many options to day hike or overnight camp in Ansel Adams Wilderness – learn about climbing the Volcanic Ridge (11,506 ft) as well to get an eye-level view of the Minarets!
Backpacking Minaret Lake Loop & Climb Volcanic Ridge in Mammoth Read More »
Cloudripper is the 58th tallest peak in California and the tallest in the Inconsolable Range of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It can be easiest accessed from Big Pine Lakes through a class two scramble at the end of seventh lake. Read on to hike through the glacial lakes and end up at a 13er!
Hike Big Pine Lakes to all Seven Lakes and Climb Cloudripper Read More »
Matterhorn Peak is the highest summit of the Sawtooth Range in the CA Sierra Nevada. Climbing the East Couloir as my first winter mountaineering experience was a good choice for a beginner – read on for my experience on my first backcountry snow camping and climbing with a fear of heights.
Matterhorn Peak: My First Time Winter Mountaineering and Snow Camping Read More »
Hike 16 miles in Mammoth Lake’s beautiful backcountry and see 17 alpine lakes including the secluded Deer Lakes and the popular Duck Lake.
Hike Mammoth Crest to Deer Lakes and Duck Lake Read More »
Parker Lake gets overlooked in the Sierra Mountains, but this short and easy hike near June Lake Loop needs to be on your summit hike list.
Parker Lake Trail: Vibrant Lake Hike near Mammoth Lakes CA Read More »
White Mountain Peak is California’s 3rd tallest peak and is considered to be California’s easiest 14er to hike. After hiking and climbing all CA 14ers, I’d have to agree. HIKE TO: White Mountain PeakTRAIL: White Mountain Trail/ RoadMILES: 14.8 miles out and backTIME: 7:11 hrs (6:16 hrs of moving time)DATE I WENT: 6/27/20 DIFFICULTY: moderateELEVATION:
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Hike the less popular Big Pine South Fork trail to the turquoise glacial lake in the Palisades. The trail to Finger Lake is strenuous with a little scrambling.
Big Pine South Fork Creek, Hike to Finger Lake Read More »
Convict Lake is a short and easy hiking loop located 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, CA. It can be hiked year-round, even when no one is present. Just be prepared with the proper winter gear. HIKE TO: Convict Lake TRAIL: Convict Lake Trail MILES: 2.57 miles TIME: 1.25 hrs DATE I WENT: 2/01/20 DIFFICULTY:
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July 15-20, 2019Author: Tiffany Lin | Photographer: Mina Lee + Tiffany’s iPhoneLocation: Lake TahoeBoat Model: Rogue LiteActivity: Packrafting If you know me, you’ll know I’m not much of a water person. I’m actually scared of the big, open water and can’t tolerate being in cold water very well. Two years ago, I went to a
Intro to Packrafting: Why You Need a Packraft to Explore More on Your Backpacking Trips Read More »
Duck Pass Trail is a moderate and popular hike in Mammoth Lakes of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It can be done as a day hike or an overnight high to visit Barney Lake, Duck Lake, Pika Lake, and other alpine lakes.
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