A week in the Eastern Sierra Range...Cottonwood Lakes

Last week, I took my daughter to her first Sierra experience.  Many weeks were spent planning for this trip.  I received a lot of suggestions from my friends and in the end, we decided to head to Cottonwood Lakes.  Cottonwood Lakes seemed like a good introductory trip for kids...elevation gain was manageable but acclimation is key.  The trailhead from Horseshoe Meadow starts at around 10,000 feet...a night at elevation...

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The Push to Dobbs Camp

I can't believe it's been 8 months since my last blog post.  Though I have been active outdoors, I didn't feel that any of the trips I've done in the past 8 months were worthy of a trip report.  This weekend however, was something special.   A few weeks ago, close friends of mine posted an invitation to head to Dobbs Camp in the San Gorgonio Wilderness area.  I really wanted to go but decided not to at first.  Only...

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An S240 Adventure to Leo Carrillo

It's been quite a while since my last adventure, May to be exact.  That's seems to be a common theme for me this year.  With changes in priorities, my weekend trips have had to take a backseat.   With a little bit of planning, I was able to take time for myself, away from responsibilities for at least 24 hours.  This trip was a birthday present for myself...I will be celebrating another year on this earth this...

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