Evan Thomas
Avid explorer of the Eastern Sierra and Mojave Desert, with the occasional road trip to more distant locales. Staying active and living a healthy lifestyle is basically what my wife and I are all about.
Sailor Lake Backpack & Climb of Mt. Haeckel
Bishop, California
5.0
13 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
The basic part of this adventure is a backpack to Sailor Lake. From there you can enjoy small dayhikes to the nearby lakes or waterfalls, go fishing, enjoy some photography or just lounge in camp and gaze at the beautiful scenery. Although Sailor Lake looks smaller than the nearby lakes it still makes an excellent camping area, as it is situated right in front of the one of the most beautiful...
Climb North Peak via the NW Ridge
Lee Vining, CaliforniaDirectionsAlthough North Peak lies right on the border of Yosemite, the hike starts just outside the park at the Saddle Bag Lake trail-head. There are also some campsites here if you wish to spend the night, but I think they are usually in high demand and hard to come by. To get to Saddlebag Lake, approach Lee Vining along the 395 from either the south or north. Just south of Lee Vining head ...
Long Lake via Bishop Pass
Bishop, California
5.51 mi
/ 991 ft gain
Directions
The trailhead for Long Lake starts by South Lake outside Bishop, CA. You'll want to take Line Street, which is the 168, West out of Bishop. Approximately 14 miles up, you'll want to merge left towards South Lake. This junction is well-signed if you keep an eye out for it. Head the rest of the way up until the road dead-ends in the overnight hiker parking.
The Approach
To ge...
Explore Eureka Dunes and Hidden Dunes
Inyo County, CaliforniaTHE HIDDEN DUNES HIKEFrom the well, you will want to hike towards a gap in the mountains off to the West. Hopefully, you were able to see the dunes on the way in as described above to help gauge the direction to head in. A map, or GPS, can make this easier too, but probably isn’t needed. Just occasionally look back and note where you parked, because your car can quickly blend into the surround...
Hike Schwaub Peak and Visit Dante's View
Inyo County, California
8 mi
/ 2400 ft gain
Getting There From the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley, drive two miles east on the 190 to the Echo Canyon dirt road. This can be easy to miss, so use your odometer and keep your eyes peeled. Here's where the fun begins! You'll want a 4x4 with high clearance for the rest of the drive, though 4x4 may not be necessary for most of the road. Now, follow the Echo Canyon road towards the mountains...
Climb Columbine Peak's NE Ridge
Bishop, California
15 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
Directions This Bishop Pass Trail starts by South Lake outside Bishop, CA. You'll want to take Line Street, which is the 168, West out of Bishop. Approximately 14 miles up, you'll want to merge left towards South Lake. This junction is well-signed if you keep an eye out for it. Head the rest of the way up until the road dead-ends in the overnight hiker parking. The Approach Your first goal ...
Summit Mount Baldwin (12,614')
Mono County, California
15 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
Directions The hike for Mount Baldwin starts at the Convict Lake trailhead. The turn off for Convict lake is about 4.5 miles south of the Mammoth Lakes exit along the 395 and roughly 35 miles North of Bishop, CA. Take this exit and follow the road West towards the mountains. Turn right at the sign for the trailhead, which is just before the restaurant and cabins. The Approach To climb Mount ...
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