Tag Archives: Twin Lakes

Top 10 Hikes in 2021

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

The past year brought new milestones for Live and Let Hike, with the Covid-era bump in traffic continuing for a second year. In fact, annual viewership rose by more than 50 percent compared to 2020 and more than 100 percent … Continue reading →

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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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Crown Lake – Kerrick Meadow – Peeler Lake Loop (Hoover Wilderness/Yosemite National Park, CA)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

3-4 day backpacking trip to five spectacular lakes in the Hoover Wilderness and Kerrick Meadow in Yosemite National Park. Continue reading →

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Colorado Highway 82 and Independence Pass

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 58-mile drive between Leadville and Aspen, Colorado is one of the finest scenic byways in the state. Highlights include the rushing waters of the Roaring Fork River, a stop at the mysterious Grottos, and stunning panoramas from Independence Pass, … Continue reading →

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