The Rim Trail in Mammoth Lakes should come with a warning for all you like me who love eastern Sierras outdoor adventures. Not a smiley face, emoji, yes come hike me, according to google maps. The Rim Trail was not a fun hike for me when I was stressed I would get hurt the whole …
Well, that was a new one. Today my dog almost caused a stampede. It’s just a normal Monday in the life of an outdoor adventure guide. Wait, a minute, wasn’t I on vacation? Yes, even while on vacation I simply can not stay away from the great outdoors and all the creatures that graze along …
A month of shenanigans in the eastern Sierras should have me emersed in zen-like alpine trails and frolicking with marmots or at least the elusive Golden-Mantle grey squirrel. Not muttering under my breathe every time I almost step in dog feces or pick up other day hikers disregarded cigarette butts and empty Monster energy cans. …
I hate being that person who relies on technology, apps and popular websites in order to recreate, but that is the world we live in here in 2021. A popular Facebook outdoor group let me know about a hidden fishing hole tucked away in the high Sierras called Lil Walker Lake. Thank you social media …
I can see now why no hikers dare to trek up to the Laurel Lakes. I feel like after so many years hiking to all of the different lakes of the high sierra’s, I’ve hiked to all of the most scenic lakes. Laurel Lakes beckoned me because it was something new that I hadn’t done …