An Eastern Sierra Adventure Photo Essay

A backpack trip from Reds Meadow to Duck Pass with friends. 35 miles, dozens of fish, 4 beers, 2 flasks of whisky, 3 hot springs, 2 alpine lakes, sore muscles, and countless smiles. 

Santa Cruz Island

The Channel Islands can be a magical place. Most of the chain is less than 20 miles southwest of the Central and Southern California coastline but it feels like a world apart. A big group of friends decided to head out for for some camping at Santa Cruz Island this past weekend and we scored. The weather was as good as it gets, 78 and sunny. We trail ran, free dived, kayaked, hiked, and just enjoyed the solitute, scenery, and the company. Below is a small set from the trip featuring the lookout over the harbor towards Anacapa Island, the notoriously curious and mischievous Island Fox, and the old ranch windmill. I'll be posting more images and a short video of the adventure in the coming weeks...come back for more!

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​Santa Cruz Island

East Side

The sliver of California that exists east of the Sierra Nevada is a magical place. Big, empty, and beautiful

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​Grays Meadow, Independence CA