The Eastern Sierra is one of the more remote and dramatic wilderness areas in California, and driving Highway 395 from Bridgeport to Bishop is a 90-mile-long gateway to adventure. Tall mountains tower…
8 small towns to visit this summer in California // San Francisco Chronicle
Read the published story online at the San Francisco Chronicle 1. June Lake (population 390) With stunning craggy peaks, alpine lakes and plenty of outdoor adventure all within a few miles, there is…
Why the Coronavirus May Hit Ski Towns Particularly Hard // Adventure Journal
Just over two weeks ago Mammoth Mountain Ski Area closed indefinitely. The announcement, which a time traveler from a few months ago might not believe, came as a surprise to skiers who live…
Mammoth Mountain, Calif. No. 22 // SKI Magazine 2020 Resort Guide
Ever since Dave McCoy opened the first rope tow in 1942, Mammoth has had a long history of California ski culture—riding up the lift is like “putting on a favorite old sweater,” says…
How to Go Hiking in Japan // REI Co-op Journal
Japan is a country of coastline, forest and mountains. For generations, the natural environment has been considered sacred and a part of life. This feeling of respect and awe for nature is noticeable…
Six of the Best US National Trails // The Guardian
Described as a “wilderness path in our backyard”, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), goes through 57 major mountain passes, dips into 19 major canyons and meanders alongside more than 1,000 lakes and tarns….
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing // REI Co-op Journal
The guard shuffled toward me. No running, no running, he whisper-shouted, waving an orange baton in my direction. Clad in a navy-blue suit with a crisp white shirt, his face wore a genuine look of…
How to Travel to Machu Picchu // REI Co-op Journal
The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is perhaps one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. While those who crave more undiscovered gems may be hesitant to join the…
Active in the Eastern Sierra // Alaska Beyond
The bike trail descends from the summit of Mammoth Mountain and winds along a slope scattered with pumice. The air is thin and cool, but it is the view that really takes my…
Inbounds Profile: Mammoth Mountain’s Endless Steeps // Teton Gravity Research
To ride Mammoth Mountain’s steep trees, wide open bowls, and vast array of terrain, you’ll want to know where to go when the wind blows, on bluebird days, or in the eye of…
