Month: September 2018

An October Snow Storm Headed Our Way!

An October Snow Storm Headed Our Way!

Over the past few months we have had our eyes glued to every weather channel possible, in hopes to hear more good news about the 2018/2019 El Nino winter season. Luckily, Open Snow released an article stating some of the best news yet! As the Canadian snowstorm left their mountain in a beautiful white blanket,…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-24 Off

Weekly Hot Spot: The John Muir Trail

Weekly Hot Spot: The John Muir Trail

Backpackers, hikers, and avid outdoorsmen from all over the world travel to Mammoth Lakes, California just to explore The John Muir Trail. The amazing and world renown hiking trail is one of the best mountain ranges you can explore in the nation.   Historical Overview: In 1982 the Sierra Club was founded by a man…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-21 Off

Walk Inside San Andres Fault

Walk Inside San Andres Fault

Many of you may know Mammoth Lakes, California as a place to travel during winter or summer for fun activities such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking. Although, what most people are unaware of is that the San Andres Fault Line runs right through Mammoth. Not only do you get to view this giant…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-20 Off

Weekly Hot Spot: Howelsen’s Hill

Weekly Hot Spot: Howelsen’s Hill

There are many amazing sights to see in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Although, there’s one that when you see it either in the winter or summer it’ll leave you speechless. The historic Howelsen’s Hill a ski area that includes an incredibly massive ski jump with a phenomenal historical background.   History: Since 1914 Howelsen’s Hill has…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-17 Off

Weekly Hot Spot: Hot Creek

Weekly Hot Spot: Hot Creek

Located in Mammoth Lakes, California beholds the amazing hot creek. This stunning river is part of  Mono County of eastern California which is also part of the Inyo National Forest. Scientific Overview: Hot Creek was created by geothermal heat sources. These sources originate from the Long Valley Caldara. This creek is naturally heated when the…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-11 Off

Weekly Hot Spot: Yampa Valley River

Weekly Hot Spot: Yampa Valley River

Historical Overview: In 1843 the name originated from the Snake Indians and derived from a plant called Perideridia that was abundant in the water of the river.   Characteristics: The Yampa River fills with snowmelt after each winter making it a refreshing body of water to jump into on a hot summer day. It flows…

By The Nomadness Team 2018-09-05 Off