Fishmas Isn’t Just a Day. It’s a Mindset.
TL;DR: Fishmas is the Eastern Sierra’s unofficial, official holiday—where trout are worshipped, ice chests are packed. It’s weird.…
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Top 10 Hikes in June Lake, California
Tucked between Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite, June Lake serves up some of the best hiking in the Eastern…
Trail Guide: Deer Lakes Loop – Mammoth, CA
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…
Mammoth Lakes Mountain Biking for Beginners
Mammoth Lakes might be best known for skiing and snowboarding, but once the snow melts, the mountain transforms…
Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza 2025: Marcus King, Robery Cray and Steve Earle. Lengends. We are super down.
TL;DR: If you’ve ever wanted to shotgun a craft beer while watching living legends melt their guitar frets…
Beats, Sunsets, Kaya and Beer: Mammoth Reggae Festival returns July 18-20th
There’s something about reggae bouncing off 11,000-foot peaks that makes a lot of sense. Mammoth Reggae Festival, returns…
Altitude, Attitude, and Blisters: Mammoth Trail Fest Is Like Burning Man for Trail Runners
TL;DR: Mammoth Trail Fest is the holy trinity of altitude, attitude, and endorphin-fueled euphoria. It’s beautiful, brutal, and…
The Great Debate: Is It Sierra or The Sierras? And while we’re at it… Buttermilk or Buttermilks?
Here in the Eastern Sierra (or is it the Sierras?), we have plenty to argue about: land use,…
We Love Food: The AWE Guide to Mammoth Eats (2025)
Mammoth is more than powder days, epic hikes, and questionable après decisions—it’s also home to a growing food…
Keeping the Sierra Wild: The Amazing Activists Protecting Our Region
Land Acknowledgment: Payahuunadu has been, and continues to be, the homeland of the Paiute (Nuumu), Shoshone (Newe), and…