MOUNTAINEERING

Call it Backpacking, Backcountry hiking, or Mountaineering there
is something about sleeping under the stars and fresh made cowboy
coffee that not even the Ritz can compete with. Far from civilization,
backpacking in the backcountry in the High Sierra is one of the
most popular activities. For every overnight, and some day trips,
you need to get a
wilderness permit
and
maps from the local ranger
station as most of the trails have limits or quotas on the amount
of trekkers. Some of the
campgrounds
also require reservations and have occupancy limits.
Following is a list of the popular
Trail
Heads and their descriptions, but by no means is the entire
list. Good information is available at the Visitor Centers that
are maintained by the Forest Rangers. We recommend using a
certified
guide on your expedition. They can enhance your activity and
improve the level of safety on every trip.
FOOTLOOSE SPORTS
PO Box 1929
Mammoth Lakes,
CA
93546
760-934-2500
760-934-2400
Footloose is rated the #1 sporting goods store by Ski Magazine, and by Mammoth locals. Known for their SureFeet master ski boot fittings, they carry a full line of top brands in their very large store. You can rent skis online in the winter, and rent regular bikes and mountain bikes in summer.