This past weekend I attended a wedding of friends Dennys and Erin in the Sierras/Mammoth Lakes at Convict Lake. Great place to visit for hiking, fishing and much more. Song: Broken Social Scene / Swimmers

Baldy Bowl

I headed by myself to the top of Mt Baldy yesterday. The weather was amazing and with my giant gait I finished the trip in 4 hours. Typically it will take 6-8 hours but I had a great rhythm. The best part of the trail for me was coming down the Baldy Bowl trail. Amazing scenery and challenging terrain. I began my trek at Manker Flats (park on the other side of the street from the camp ground) walking past the falls and hiking the fire road to Baldy Notch. Then I took a left and traveled to the right of the ski lift following the ridge line to the top. The trail markers are gone but if you follow the ridge line you should be able to make your way to the Devil’s Backbone trail. From there you make your way to the top and after taking in the view you should head SouthWest (but more south) and link up with the Baldy Bowl Trail. If you are heading West along the ridge you are going the wrong way. It’s an amazing hike but very challenging so if you do it go prepared with food, water and bring a map. Also be sure to check weather conditions before you head out.

Highlights: Amazing terrain and huge sugar pines. Amazing 360 views. A challenge for your hiking ability and stamina.

For more info on MT. Baldyvia Modern Hiker and a bit of history from Dan’s Hike Page

Headed into Balch park at the foot of the Sequoias with friends and family. Our camp site was right above a river and nestled amongst giant Sequoias. We took 2 hikes and found amazing pools and waterfalls where some of us tried to take a dip. The water was beyond cold but at the same time refreshing. Below are a few pics from the trip that were taking by Amy Metzger and Erin Wignall

You ever get that feeling like you just need to drop what you are doing and head to the hills? Yesterday I woke up and decided to leave behind the work and deadlines and head for some solitude and a much needed creative recharge. My destination was Ice House Canyon and the top of Timber Mtn. Some thing I should mention Read Full Post

Tom Rosenquist (known as Tom R on this site) is an artist and occasionally takes busted electronics and brings them back to life in a new form. He recently converted a busted digital camera and the results are really trippy. These photos are from the last trip we wrote about. No filters or photoshop has been done to these. Read Full Post