Field NotesSierra Nevada Snow SurveyThat water from your tap may have started as snow falling on a granite peak somewhere high in the Sierra Nevada. Ever wonder "how much" water is stored in that snow each year? Answering that question starts with a pair of backcountry skis and a heavy pack... Cross Cut: Clearing a Wilderness TrailEver wonder who cuts those logs that fall across the trail deep in the back country? Using a cross cut saw is a traditional (and challenging) skill mastered by many backcountry rangers throughout the Sierra. Vertical WildernessJoin Yosemite's geologist as he teams up with the park's climbing ranger to climb El Capitan, one of the world's largest granite faces. Thousands of years ago a gigantic rock fall likely released from high on El Cap's face. Exactly where and when are among the many questions Greg Stock is curious to answer. |
FeaturedCurious about the Sierra's Black Bears?What's the difference between a black bear and a brown bear? Where can I rent a bear canister for my next backcountry trip? Get all your bear answers in our bear section. Wilderness in the Newsjul 07
Calaveras Enterprise: Near the end of this article about the Mokelumne Wilderness you'll realize the internet is really just one big circle... but it's still worth checking out. jul 01
Fresno Bee: Have you ever been to George Lake in the Kaiser Wilderness? I haven't... but I think I might have to go check it out after reading this portrait in the Fresno Bee. jun 30
Visalia Times: It might feel like an oven in the central valley, but there's still snow in the high sierra. If you're planning a weekend backpack trip in Sequoia National Park take a look at this piece about spring conditions in the area. |
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