Monthly Archives: August 2021

Twin Lakes, Boomerang Lake, & Island Lake (Desolation Wilderness, CA)

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Desolation Wilderness spans around 64,000 acres of the Sierra Nevada in northern California’s Eldorado National Forest, including dozens of alpine lakes, towering granite peaks, and glacial streams. The wilderness, due to its close proximity to Lake Tahoe, is known today … Continue reading →

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Deadman Canyon Loop (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA)

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Becoming increasingly well-known as a lesser-traveled alternative to the popular John Muir Trail – Pacific Crest Trail corridor, the roughly 50- to 60-mile backpacking circuit known as the Deadman Canyon Loop (a.k.a. Elizabeth Pass Loop) traverses spectacular terrain spanning both … Continue reading →

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