This is still on my wish list. This trail is characterized by the many lakes it touches. Initially it climbs up to Kearsarge Pass (3607 m). The view from the pass looks promising on the map. The trail then leaves the bear territory (take canisters) as it leads down into another basin dotted with little lakes. Leave early to avoid the crowds, as the first basin is within easy reach of day hikers. The Onion Valley (2804 m) trail head. Go west from Independence 15 miles to the road-end parking lot. Description, elevation and map. «read more»
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This strenuous trip lets you explore a large number of lovely lakes against a Sierra Crest backdrop, some 750 meters above. Those who can not get enough of it, may go and explore the many surrounding lakes during the afternoon of the first day. Description, elevation gain and map. «read more» 14 miles round trip. Best season mid to late. Strenuous when done with only one overnight stay. Description, maps and pictures. «read more» The area where the Silver and Mono divides meet the main crest of the Sierra Nevada, provides a diverse sample of the features that attract backpackers to the Sierra Nevada: alpine meadows, lakes nestled in granite basins, wildlife, and rugged peaks. Staying near or above timber line and frequently departing from major trails, we are rewarded with expansive vistas of rugged Silver Divide peaks as well as the softly sculpted glacial valleys of the Mono Recesses. Trip report, elevation gain and photographs. «read more» My old time favorite. Nice’n'easy day hike near Mammoth Lakes. The trail head is accessible over a well paved road about 40 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Elevation gain and pictures. «read more» Starting at the South Lake parking near Bishop. Round trip is 11 miles with a 2180′ elevation gain. Estimated duration is 9 hours with a day pack. More info at Sierra Wilderness. Elevation gain and pictures. «read more» The trail starts at the Happy Isles bus stop in Yosemite Valley. Leave at first daylight, so you get back before dark. what to expect. Elevation gain, trip report and pictures. «read more» The trail head is located at an 30 minute drive from Bishop. More trail info can be found at Sierra Wilderness, or take a look at my pictures. You will meet Bishop pass at 3650 m. Elevation gain, trip report, map and pictures. «read more» The trail head is an exciting three hour car ride from Fresno. The Goodale Pass Trail goes along Edison Lake and then meets the Cold Creek. After following the creek for a while, the trail splits to the left heading up to Graveyard Lakes. Elevation gain, trip report and pictures. «read more» My 1995 endurance running calculator for personalized training tables. Good intentions? Marathon? In 1995, I plunged into a ¼-marathon. An experience I will never forget. Forty-six minutes of blood sweat and tears before I passed that long awaited finish line. I held on to a railing while regaining an awareness of my surroundings. This taught me an invaluable lesson: “never, never again”. During the exercise laps, I ran like hell. I was not satisfied until I was beat. The training was no fun. I clearly needed a better approach. I found this while training for the City Pier City ½-marathon at a Road Runners club in Holland. This article discusses some of the basic theory and presents a calculator to determine your “ideal” training paces. «read more» |
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