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My friends… Winter is coming this week as a warm storm with high snow levels impacts us, primarily Wednesday into Thursday. Once snow levels do crash, most of the precip will be gone.

Moving into the extended range, there are early indications of an exciting pattern emerging with a possible extended troughing pattern in the Gulf of Alaska. This is a classic El Niño look and could be around more often than not this winter.

We might be on the struggle bus at times with snow levels and temperatures, but as always, hope for snow! Read more about the storm and the outlook in the latest blog. Link in bio.

#CAwx #weather #snow #easternsierra #mammoth

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This is your sign to go chase fall colors in the Eastern Sierra! 🍂✨

Save this post for your next fall adventure because these spots are worth adding to your list! 🍁

📍 South Lake
📍 Mist Falls
📍 McGee Creek Canyon
📍 Lee Vining Canyon

Aspens are nature’s sparkle, and the Eastern Sierra really knows how to show off. 💛 Spent the weekend wandering through golden trees, soaking up mountain views, and wishing fall lasted just a little longer.

A little reminder to stick to established trails, leave the leaves where they fall, and help keep these beautiful places beautiful! 🌿

📸 October 10–11, 2026
📍 Eastern Sierra, California

#EasternSierra #FallColors #AspenSeason #SierraNevada #CaliforniaFall

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On October 10th, Gisselle & I summited Vagabond Peak in the Eastern Sierra! ✨🏔️🌞

We started the morning in the dark after eating some leftover fried rice and cold instant coffee, hitting the trail at 6 AM with headlamps on and fresh legs. As the sun came up, we made our way past some absolutely gorgeous alpine lakes, including Brown Lake and Green Lake, before heading higher into the rugged granite landscape with a population of 3 or 4 jackrabbits 🐰

This hike was seriously STUNNING. Between the alpine lakes, endless mountain views, and scrambling our way to the summit, the Eastern Sierra really knows how to show off!

And here’s a funny little story about how I met Gisselle. 😂 We actually met because I sold her a sleeping pad on Facebook Marketplace! Apparently, selling used backpacking gear is also a great way to make new hiking friends. Who knew a sleeping pad transaction would eventually lead to us climbing a 13,000-foot mountain together?! 😂🏔️

We originally had Cloudripper in mind too, but Vagabond Peak ended up being our summit for the day as there was a big storm forecasted for later that day and clouds had started to roll in. No complaints here because the views were incredible!

#VagabondPeak #EasternSierra #JohnMuirWilderness #SierraNevada #PeakBagging BishopCalifornia

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Aspens are nature’s sparkle, and the Eastern Sierra is showing off right now. 🍂✨

If you’re heading out, be sure to check out South Lake, Mist Falls, McGee Creek Canyon, and Lee Vining Canyon for some beautiful fall colors! 🍁 Hard to beat this time of year in the Sierra!

And a little reminder to Leave No Trace while enjoying the fall colors! 🍂 Stick to established trails, avoid trampling delicate vegetation, and leave those beautiful aspens (and their bark!) untouched so everyone can enjoy the magic.

📍 Eastern Sierra, California
📸 October 10, 2026

#EasternSierra #FallColors #AspenSeason #SierraNevada #BishopCalifornia

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It’s getting a bit chilly out here. 🥶

Yup, we’re firing up the heaters, stocking up firewood, and officially feeling winter in the air.

And so is the El Niño hype machine.

We want nothing more than a killer winter here. Deep snow, endless powder days, and a season that delivers but before we start calling it the winter of the century, let’s take a look at the history.

P.S. We’re stoked to be making content all winter long with the homies @yourmammothagent and, of course, the Eastside’s official weatherman, Noé at @eastsideweather. Pray for snow 🤘🏼❄️

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❄️ Winter is coming! ☃️🌨️

A little early-season snow driving over Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park today, October 12! 🏔️

A little history about this beautiful stretch of the Sierra Nevada! ⬇️📚

Did you know the name Tioga has Indigenous roots? The name is traced to the northeastern United States and is commonly interpreted as meaning “at the forks.” It eventually made its way west and became associated with the Tioga Mining District during the silver-mining boom of the late 1800s.

But the history of this route goes back much further!

Long before the road was constructed, Indigenous communities traveled and traded across the Sierra using the Mono Trail, which much of the original Tioga Road followed. The Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe and other Indigenous communities maintain deep cultural and ancestral connections to this landscape today.

In 1882–1883, the Great Sierra Wagon Road was constructed to supply mining operations near Tioga Pass, eventually becoming part of the scenic route we travel today.

At 9,943 feet, Tioga Pass is one of California’s highest highway passes. With winter approaching, the road typically closes sometime in October or November and reopens in late spring or early summer, depending on snowfall.

🚗 Planning one last Sierra adventure? Early-season storms can bring temporary road closures, so always check conditions before heading out!

📞 Yosemite Road Conditions: (209) 372-0200, then press 1 and 1.

📞 Caltrans Highway Conditions: 1-800-427-7623.

A little snow, a little history, and a reminder that winter in the Sierra is right around the corner! ❄️

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Slice of Storm

📍Kings Canyon National Park

Afternoon Moonsoon Storm on the final day of Evolution Trip.
Taken in August 2026

Shot with @fujifilmx_us X-h2s

#naturephotography #lakes #fujifilmx_us #mountains #storm

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Never been a better time for a 395 road trip—GO NOW!! 🚗🍂

Stay up to date and follow our friends👇🏼

@visitlonepine
@visitindie
@visitbishop
@monocountytourism
@visitmammoth
@junelakeloop
@visitleevining
@explorebridgeportcalifornia

PLAN AHEAD 🗺️
Check the weather and road conditions before you leave, and come prepared for rapidly changing conditions. It may be warm and sunny along U.S. 395, while conditions in the mountains can be dramatically different.

PULL OVER & PARK SMART 🚗
Never stop in the road to take a photo. Use designated pullouts and parking areas, and never drive or park on vegetation.

TREAD LIGHTLY 🌱
Stay on established roads and trails, and respect private property. Never carve into aspens—the marks damage the trees and can remain for decades.

SLOW DOWN 🚩
Scenic areas can get busy. Drive carefully and watch for children, pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT 🎒
Take home everything you bring with you, including food scraps and pet waste. Leave each place better than you found it.

Track the changing colors throughout the season 👉🏼 visitinyo.org/fall

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Fall is here in the Sierra! details below 👇🍂

Many of the creeks and lakes in Mono County have already begun to erupt into brilliant shades of yellow and orange. If you're in the Mammoth area, go out and explore anywhere you can, I'm certain you'll strike gold as long as you don't wait too long! The leaves are changing quite fast, and each day the afternoon winds strip more trees of their leaves. Ideally, I'd go as soon as you can while conditions last!

Don't fret though, many areas are still patchy with lots of green that have yet to start showing color. If you are coming in a week's time or later, there's still plenty of areas that have just barely begun to turn.

As always, follow along for more updates, I got another couple days out here and will share what I find! Happy leaf hunting 🤙🍂🍁

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Current conditions in the Sierra. More info below 👇

Fall is in full swing here in the Eastern Sierra in certain parts of Inyo and Mono counties, blink and you'll miss it! Much of the higher elevation lakes and valleys (above 8-9000ft) around Bishop are already peaking or will soon, and the colors are going to turn quite fast. Some groves are still patchy/green and have a bit more time before they peak, but wind is already stripping some aspens of their leaves, so don't wait too long. If you plan on visiting these areas visit ASAP!

If you're coming later, head to lower elevations (6-7000ft) in the area to have a better chance of seeing the golden aspens!

#easternsierra #sierranevada #fallcolors #autumnvibes #autumncolors

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12 new leaders. One exciting journey ahead.

We’re honored to welcome the 2nd cohort of Inyo Elevate!

Day 1 was all about understanding leadership vs. management and discovering the strengths we each bring to the table.

Just getting started. We can’t wait to see where this group goes!

#MaitriLeadership #InyoElevate #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #ManagementTraining

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Mountain Glen campground and up… pack a picnic or stop in at Parchers for sandwiches and milkshakes. Try our salted maple latte, sit by the creek, soak in the sunlight glowing through the trees… don’t put it off. 🚗💨

🍁🍂🍁

#leafpeeping #spectacular #visitbishop #eastensierras #soooopretty

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