Hiking & Backpacking Blogs
7 Things to Do in Spring in Mammoth Lakes
Mar 27, 2019 / Monica Prelle
Springtime in Mammoth Lakes is what California is all about. Here are seven things you can do while you're here to get a taste of the action. MORE
8 Places for Winter Hiking in Mammoth Lakes
Nov 27, 2018 / Jessica Kennedy
When you think about hiking, T-shirts and sunscreen may come to mind. But with a few extra layers, hiking becomes the perfect year-round activity. Even in the winter wonderland of Mammoth Lakes, there are plenty of hikes for the non-skier in your group or for everyone to enjoy on a... MORE
Top 5 Lakes for Fall Colors in the Eastern Sierra
Oct 03, 2017 / Monica Prelle
The only thing that is more photogenic than fall foliage is the reflection of fall colors on the water. MORE
7 Easy Hikes in and Around Mammoth Lakes
Jul 08, 2017 / Jason Abplanalp
Mammoth Lakes has a hiking trail everyone, even those of us who like to take it easy. MORE
Everything You Need to Know About Bear Safety in Mammoth Lakes
Jul 01, 2017 / Monica Prelle
These tips will keep you (and the bears) safe while you're visiting Mammoth Lakes. MORE
3 Days of Adventure: Climbing in Mammoth Lakes
Jul 12, 2016 / Monica Prelle
To really experience Mammoth Lakes climbing, you’ll need three days (hopefully more) to explore the different crags, various types of rock. MORE
Ten-year-old Kid Hikes Sierra High Route
Oct 28, 2015 / Lara Kaylor
10-year-old kid hikes the High Route in the Sierra. Sage Miller and his dad hiked 195-miles together and offer these tips for thru-hiking with kids. MORE
5 Landscape Photography Tips for Mountain Travelers
Aug 25, 2015 / Christie Osborne
Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra are known for stunning scenery, but you don't have to be a professional photographer with an expensive camera body to take great landscape photos while on vacation. MORE