SierraDescents | 2007
October 28, 2007
A Very Special Halloween Treat
For my last major hike of the 2007 season, I wanted to do something special. I got the chance this month to do a rare hike with my brother in Arizona. This is definitely one of (more)
August 7, 2007
How Toxic is Your Sunscreen?
If you're like me—fair-skinned, that is—you've probably discovered that sunscreens don't all perform the same. I can put on a thick layer of SPF 50 and still get (more)
August 1, 2007
Barcroft Research Lab Open House
If you're free this Sunday, August 5, you might enjoy paying a visit to the University of California's Barcroft Research Station. They're having their annual open house, allowing (more)
July 9, 2007
An Owens River Resurection?
The Los Angeles Times ran a story on the restoration of the Owens River this past weekend. Via the Department of Water of Power (DWP), Los Angeles began buying much of the (more)
June 30, 2007
Mount Whitney — the Mountaineer’s Route
If you are considering climbing the Mountaineer's Route, I heartily recommend it. The route is spectacular. Be aware, however, that hiking conditions are currently unusually (more)
April 30, 2007
Bloody Bike-n-Ski
Despite lean times, I am happy to report I skied a descent this past weekend that's been near the top of my most-wanted list: Bloody Couloir, in the Mammoth Lakes region of the (more)
April 20, 2007
Epic Tents and Rain
If you're familiar with Black Diamond's ultralight single-wall tents (such as the Firstlight, Hilight, or Oneshot), you're probably aware of at least some discussion involving the (more)
April 17, 2007
Ski Touring South Lake
This past weekend, I joined a group of SMS Angeles members for a day tour in the South Lake region, off highway 168 west of Bishop. The forecast called for snow, but given a (more)
April 12, 2007
Mount LeConte – High & Dry
Amazingly enough, I've put together an actual backcountry skiing trip report from my latest visit to the Southern Sierra. At 13,930', Mount LeConte just barely missed being a (more)
March 29, 2007
El Nino or El Nada?
Some of you may recall this was supposed to be an El Nino Winter, with above-average precipitation for the western United States. What happened? This winter can be charitably (more)
March 20, 2007
Skiing Abineau Canyon—Sort of
We're in Northern Arizona right now, seeking snow and surgery. With regard to the surgery, we got great news. As for the snow...I decided I was going to hike up the San (more)
March 8, 2007
Mount Baldy Report: Bleak
I've been suspecting (or maybe hoping is the better word) there's more snow in the local mountains than reported. The only way to get good intel, I know, is to put boots on the (more)
March 2, 2007
Monument Avalanche
I would assume this avalanche on Mammoth Mountain's Monument ski run was the result of control work and not naturally-triggered, but it is nevertheless impressive to (more)
January 12, 2007
Sierra Winter?
As we continue to hear reports of more snow in Colorado, prospects on the home front remain kind of...well...dismal. Over at ESAC, Sue Burak's avy forecast for the day notes, (more)
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