Mammoth: Snowstorms and Hot Springs
On Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, I set out with the intention of visiting Devils Postpile National Monument. However, the roads were coated in snow and ice, and without snow chains…
Long Lake: A Cold Trek into Sierra Beauty
On Monday, October 28th, 2024, I set out for Long Lake, ready to explore another slice of the beautiful Sierra Nevada. The trailhead for Bishop Pass served as the starting…
Kearsarge Pass and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest: High Peaks and Old Souls
On Sunday, October 27th, 2024, I woke just after sunrise to begin my hike to Kearsarge Pass. I wasn’t alone on the trail this time—several groups of hikers, including a…