by Mike | Jan 1, 2025 | Backcountry Ski, Eastern Sierra
Here are some pics from two separate outings. I aim for Leavitt Peak every year when Sonora Pass hwy 108 opens. Maybe I actually have got there 5 times and skied the same thing, the highest peak in a nice half day ski. I should go ski some neighboring terrain, but...
by Mike | May 11, 2023 | Backcountry Ski, Eastern Sierra, Featured Adventures
This year has been a record snowfall year. 900″ at Mammoth Mountain. Over May 6-9, 2023, Dan from Mammoth and I went to explore Taboose Pass. Neither of us had been over the Crest in this specific area, or even up this trail. My perception for Taboose pass as a...
by Mike | Apr 9, 2023 | Backcountry Ski, Eastern Sierra, Featured Adventures
Here’s what I know about this beautiful peak. The summit of Mt. Walt isn’t easy to get on, the snow can be tricky, and it is generally overlooked. The funny thing is Mt. Walt is right above your car at Twin Lakes Campground and looks exciting, and even...
by Mike | Jan 11, 2023 | Backcountry Ski, Eastern Sierra
Mt. Locke 12,500′ elevation Change 4000′ This was one of my first East side Peaks following Jim Harper. I see Will Richardson in these old photos, so I assume we skied Mt. Lewis in this same trip. Jim is in those photos too. Will was my first employee. A...
by Mike | Apr 27, 2018 | Backcountry Ski, Bridgeport, Eastern Sierra, Featured Adventures
Dunderberg Peak 12,379′ Location: Near Bridgeport, CA – East Side of the Sierras Elevation Change: 2700’ south side, 4400’ North Side Green Creek car shuttleRecommended Map: Tom Harrison Maps – Hoover Wilderness Dunderberg Peak 12,374’ – Dunderberg...
