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Photos from Mammoth and the Eastern Sierras
Here's a few photos of Mammoth and the Eastern Sierras from last weekend. After a fairly normal snowfall last winter, lakes and streams were full;
verdant things were happy and green.
The top of Mammoth Mountain, 11,053'. The sign post is 20' tall - in the winter, skiers sit and pose on the sign:
The jagged Minarets:
The lightening-caused Clark Fire near Bald Mountain:
A patch of Watermelon Snow near the top of Mammoth:
Residents of the Inyo National Forest:
An old building along Old 395, west of Mono Lake. There were "historical" signs, but none said what the historical significance of the building was.
Lundy Lake:
My wife and I stopped along Mill Creek for lunch and accidentally bumped into this memorial:
In the Inyo National Forest, humans are not at the top of the food chain.
Mono Lake:
Virginia Lakes:
Green Creek:
Trees killed by CO2 near Horseshoe Lake:
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David K
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Great photos!
Awesome bear warning sign!
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Your photos show why we live here. :-) Beautiful and thanks.
Last I read, the fire in the Bald Mountain area is pretty well contained as is the one by Lower Rock Creek, but they are still going and depending on
Mother Nature. The people in Swall Meadows north of Bishop have been allowed back in their homes which is a good thing since they lost quite a number
of homes a couple of years ago with the Round Valley Fire.
There is another fire now in the Horseshoe Meadow are above Lone Pine.
Thanks for sharing all of these!
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Beautiful pictures and beautiful country. Thanks
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Quote: Originally posted by DianaT  | | Last I read, the fire in the Bald Mountain area is pretty well contained as is the one by Lower Rock Creek |
I think I saw the Clark Fire is ~85% contained. We were going to ride mountain bikes down the Lower Rock Creek trail, but the CHP kept us out of there
(the more technical lower section is one of my favorites!).
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Great photos! I love that area, and weather permitting, I drive that route on my way through Mexicali on my way south.
An interesting bit of information about the CO2 killed trees, is that it was not atmospheric CO2 that caused it. Geologic forces in the earths mantle
are releasing it, and being heavier than air, it accumulates in the surface soils.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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There are signs around Horseshoe Lake which warn again laying down, especially in low-lying areas. Animals which are close to the ground (e.g. dogs)
have experienced living issues.
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The Sierra....your pics make me miss it! Good job!
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Great photos. Thanks for sharing. California is the best. 
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Growing up in So Cal I've never been to Mammoth Mountain. But that will be our first stop on our motorcycle tour of the west come September. Heading
up to Canadian Rockies and then down the coast from Vancouver. Can't wait! Those pictures get me excited. Thanks!
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For those interested in Motocross Mammoth has a week of racing in June. This year it was from June 18 to the 26. Lot of classes from 12 years old to
50+ years old. Race it or watch it, fun either way. It's a great track. There are bleachers or bring a chair and set in the shade.
I should also mention that a lot of former motocross champions race it. They may have retired from the national circuit but not from racing. The Vet
30+ racing is the best there is.
[Edited on 8-11-2016 by TMW]
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not to mention the famous kamikaze downhill!
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If you are not racing you need to park in town and they have shuttle buses to take you to the track. There are several parking lots and they are well
marked as you get into town. I have not been there in a couple of years but I believe the parking is free, I don't remember paying. Maybe I did and
just don't remember.
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Nice pics, what great country!
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Too bad they closed access to the soaking pools at Hot Creek
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | If you are not racing you need to park in town and they have shuttle buses to take you to the track. There are several parking lots and they are well
marked as you get into town. I have not been there in a couple of years but I believe the parking is free, I don't remember paying. Maybe I did and
just don't remember.
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Thanks, got it, off Sherman Creek Road. We're up there for a week next month - between mtb runs, I wanna run over there and have a look at the place.
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When i lived in Ridgecrest those used to be my favorite part of going skiing there, along with my favorite beverage and girl at that time.
Bob Durrell
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Hot Creek, across the bridge at the bottom of the trail from the parking area was the filming location for several cabin scenes in the movie North To
Alaska
rquote=1044048&tid=83742&author=durrelllrobert] | Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | Too bad they closed access to the soaking pools at Hot Creek[/rquote]
When i lived in Ridgecrest those used to be my favorite part of going skiing there, along with my favorite beverage and girl at that time.
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"Residents of the Inyo National Forest"
I keep looking for the bears hidden in that pic!
Great pics. Mammoth is fantastic.
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