"To the Ends of the Eastside & Beyond" - Trip & Conditions Reports

Two of our staff members went on an epic adventure climbing Dark Star on Temple Crag, a famous (and notorious) 5.10c route that covers 2,400 vertical feet and so, so much rock. Read all about their experience here.

Climb the Third Pillar of Dana Regular Route in Yosemite with our trip report, including approach details, route beta, climbing conditions, and summit views.

Planning a Mount Hoffman hike in Yosemite? Follow our trail report with route details, current conditions, stunning summit views, and tips for hiking via May Lake.

The complete guide to hiking Italy Pass and Mount Julius Caesar from Pine Creek, featuring Pine Lake, camping, route finding, and spectacular Sierra Nevada views.

Planning to climb the North Peak Northeast Couloir? Read the latest conditions from a local guide including the Saddlebag Lake approach, couloir snow quality, summit scramble, protection recommendations, and descent via North Peak Pass. Updated July 2026 by Eastside Sports after a firsthand ascent.

Planning to climb the Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route? Check the latest conditions including couloir snow coverage, Final 400 conditions, Iceberg Lake approach, gear recommendations, and the transition from spring snow climbing to summer scrambling from our July 2026 field report.

Staff guide Colin reports current conditions on the Mount Whitney Mountaineer’s Route: a mostly dry approach to Iceberg Lake, a snow-heavy couloir with a rock band mid-route, and patchy snow with verglas on the Final 400. Conditions are rapidly transitioning toward summer scrambling.

Get the latest McGee Pass trail conditions from Eastside Sports. Our June 2026 trip report covers creek crossings, mosquitoes, lingering snow near McGee Pass, wildflower blooms, and a summit of Red Slate Mountain to help you plan your next Eastern Sierra adventure.

Follow a three-day adventure to Charlotte Dome's iconic South Face via Kearsarge Pass and Charlotte Lake. This High Sierra climbing trip report covers the approach, route highlights, camping logistics, bear activity, and why this 50 Classic Climb of North America remains one of California's premier alpine rock objectives.

Staff guide Colin and fellow guide Tyler Logan climb South Crack (5.8) on Stately Pleasure Dome in Tuolumne Meadows. With light weekend traffic, fast roadside access, and near-perfect conditions, the pair enjoy classic Tuolumne cracks, thoughtful slab climbing, and sweeping views over Tenaya Lake on a relaxed early-season day in the high country.