Glacier Ridge is a massive granitic formation separating Deadman Canyon and Cloud Canyon, two spectacular glacial canyons with a signature U-shape. The ridge spans an impressive 8 miles and towers over 4,000 feet above the canyon bottoms. The high point along the ridge is 1.4 miles north of Copper Mine Pass Peak and provides arguably…
Month: December 2018
Mount Baldwin & Convict Canyon
Mount Baldwin is located in arguably the most geographically fascinating region of the High Sierra. McGee Creek and Convict Creek canyons wrap around the peak and each watershed is surrounded by colorful peaks including bands of brilliant red, white and gray rock. Mount Baldwin makes a strong impression when driving along 395 and especially along the…
Maclure High Route
Often times the best scenery in the Sierra is found between the canyon or valley bottom and the craggy ridge crests. The Sierra High Route is perhaps the best example of this straddling the sweet spot between the montane forest and the more arduous travel characteristic of the ridgelines. This post describes a much shorter…
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