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

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.

Planning a climb of Lone Pine Peak via the North Ridge? This Eastern Sierra conditions report covers current snow conditions, the Meysan Lake approach, route-finding notes, and alpine climbing observations from a June 2026 ascent. Learn what to expect on one of the Sierra's classic alpine ridge adventures.

Fresh alpine conditions from Mt Humphreys above Bishop, CA. Colin and Tyler checked the NE Couloir and East Arete on May 22, 2026 and gathered current info on snow conditions around Longley Lake, Checkered Demon Basin, and the surrounding alpine terrain. Expect patchy snow near the lakes, soft climbing conditions in the couloirs, flowing water access, and rapidly changing weather in the high Eastern Sierra.

An Eastern Sierra alpine climbing adventure on the Ordovician Ogopogo above McGee Creek. This conditions report covers the McGee Pass approach, snow travel in Wineglass Couloir, routefinding, rock quality, and what to expect on this unique alpine scramble and climbing objective.

Paiute Pass is melting out quickly. This Eastern Sierra conditions report covers current snow coverage, creek crossings, trail access from North Lake, and what to expect hiking to Paiute Pass this spring, with views of Mount Emerson, Paiute Lake, and the high country beyond.

Hiking from Tuolumne Meadows to Glen Aulin is one of the most scenic hikes in Yosemite National Park's high country. This 10.6 mile out-and-back route first follows the meandering Tuolumne river among peaceful meadows, then works down granite shelves parallel to mesmerizing cascades. It's a must-do hike for anyone seeking to explore Yosemite's best waterfalls. 

Explore the scenic beauty of June Lake Scenic Loop on this adventurous hike to Reversed Peak. This 7.2-mile round trip trail features blooming wildflowers, sweeping views of Mono Lake, and a rewarding Class 3 summit scramble with panoramic vistas of June Lake, Grant Lake, and the surrounding Sierra peaks. Get current trail conditions, route details, and highlights from this spring hiking and offroading adventure near June Lake, California.

Planning a hike in the South Fork of Big Pine Creek? Check the latest trail conditions, snowline, waterfall conditions, creek flow, and spring hiking updates. Find out where snow begins, what terrain is clear, and what to expect before heading into the Eastern Sierra backcountry.

Planning a Pacific Crest Trail or John Muir Trail trip through the High Sierra? Here's the latest update from Forester Pass, where steep snow, icy mornings, and challenging travel remain. Learn what hikers are encountering and what gear and skills are currently recommended for safe passage.