In past years, Mammoth Mountain has invited guests to ride the gondola to the summit of the mountain in time to enjoy a sunrise, all free of charge. Many photographers, including me, have taken advantage of this opportunity. The trick is to take one of the first rides up to secure a favorite spot to […]
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The Eastern Sierra offers recreational opportunities throughout the year. Locals and visitors are able to ski/snowboard/snowshoe in Mammoth Lakes during the winter months. There are also opportunities to hike in the high desert at this time of year. Yesterday, March 5, we drove 40 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, to hike in the Tungsten Hills.
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I was part of a workshop given by Jeff Sullivan, fabulous regional photographer, who led us to this jaw-dropping meadow. It took some time to get here. We depended on 4×4 and all-wheel-drive vehicles to maneuver the deep ruts and rocks along a dirt road. At one point, cars were parked and Jeff took us
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We live in a collapsed volcano, the Long Valley Caldara. (20 miles x 11 miles, 3000′ deep). The Caldara was formed 760,000 years ago. You are looking at a portion of the Owens River which passes through the Caldara. We visited this area in the late afternoon when the light and wispy clouds enhanced the
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The Long Valley Caldera where I live is a magical place. 760,000 years ago a gigantic eruption and collapsing magma left an enormous bowl which is known today as the Long Valley Caldera. The Caldera is surrounded by White, Glass and Sierra Nevada Mountains. We set up our gear to catch the full moon and
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