Visual adventure from Carlos Eliason
A great day hike was exactly what I needed, especially after a few months without any mountains. My friend Erik suggested Bassi Falls, which is near Union Valley Reservoir in the Sierra Nevada range. We were hoping for massive amounts of runoff from our recent and history snowfall this past winter. We were pleasantly rewarded… … Continue reading Short hike to roaring Bassi Falls
A little altitude does the body good. A trip to Mount Whitney, the single highest peak in the lower Unites States, comes up at the end of July. 6,000 feet of climbing in just over 20 miles to the 14,000 foot summit means I’ve got to get my lungs in shape. Running and hiking just won’t … Continue reading Altitude training at Mt. Tallac, Lake Tahoe
Call me crazy, but I’m not a huge fan of Lake Tahoe… No, no, keep reading! It’s gorgeous yes, a crystal blue oasis of icy cold water hidden amongst Sierra Nevada. An oasis filled with tourists, humming and bubbling along the roads, trails and waters therein. Stop just a few minutes West on Highway 50 … Continue reading The peace of Echo Lake
