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Mike Bloomenfeld
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Registrace 17. 01. 2013
It’s the beauty that fills me with wonder
It’s the stillness that fills me with peace - Robert Service
“Going to the mountains is like going home” - John Muir
“I wander through the forest
where the trees have leaves of prisms
that break the light in colors
that no one knows the names of” - Carol King
“Out here is living life to the fullest.” - anon
“I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere
than any city on earth.” - Steve McQueen
“In the desert there is always time enough and room enough.” - Mary Austin
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.” - Robert Frost
It’s the stillness that fills me with peace - Robert Service
“Going to the mountains is like going home” - John Muir
“I wander through the forest
where the trees have leaves of prisms
that break the light in colors
that no one knows the names of” - Carol King
“Out here is living life to the fullest.” - anon
“I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere
than any city on earth.” - Steve McQueen
“In the desert there is always time enough and room enough.” - Mary Austin
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.” - Robert Frost
Timeless Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness Adventure
A short Redwoods adventure in Big Sur. Opted to take the old coastal stage road from Bixby Bridge to Molera SP trail camp. It crawls over scenic hills and thru deep redwood gulches. Ocean views and white knuckles. Next day hiked the Bobcat trail following the river to legendary Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP to spend the night enveloped in the deep groves. Lunch at Big Sur Inn gives new meaning to lunch ‘in’ the river. Slept cowboy style in a giant grove watching the trees darken and then open its portal to the stars. Next day explored the park, the homestead, the gorge and swimming and dunking the crystal river. Many people in the park on/in the river but the joy was palpable. Returned hike to Molera camp equally refreshing.
Part 2: Tassajara Hot springs deep in the Ventana Wilderness.
Ventana wilderness, Tassajara hot springs, Hearst Hunting Lodge, battle tanks, oh my. After some mellow hiking at Big Sur, I secured a day pass to the Zen meditation center at Tassajara Hot Springs deep in the wilderness. The 17-mile forest service road from Carmel valley is difficult and scenic if you have the courage to take your eyes off the road. After I got blissed out in the plunge pools and creek I floated down the road to a random camp for the night. Recalling several interesting conversations with guests and practitioners I drifted off to sleep with the coyote chorus.
Next I took the Jolon road which runs through the massive and remote Fort Hunter Liggett garrison to William Randolph Hearst’s hunting lodge. Designed by Julia Morgan c1929, the massive hacienda is open to the public as a hotel and transient officer’s quarters. Unfortunately, I didn’t have reservations and was turned away by the military police. Fortunately, it was weekend so there were no active battle tank maneuvers. The Jolon-Nacimiento road to the coast was closed so I slowly turned homeward.
Part 2: Tassajara Hot springs deep in the Ventana Wilderness.
Ventana wilderness, Tassajara hot springs, Hearst Hunting Lodge, battle tanks, oh my. After some mellow hiking at Big Sur, I secured a day pass to the Zen meditation center at Tassajara Hot Springs deep in the wilderness. The 17-mile forest service road from Carmel valley is difficult and scenic if you have the courage to take your eyes off the road. After I got blissed out in the plunge pools and creek I floated down the road to a random camp for the night. Recalling several interesting conversations with guests and practitioners I drifted off to sleep with the coyote chorus.
Next I took the Jolon road which runs through the massive and remote Fort Hunter Liggett garrison to William Randolph Hearst’s hunting lodge. Designed by Julia Morgan c1929, the massive hacienda is open to the public as a hotel and transient officer’s quarters. Unfortunately, I didn’t have reservations and was turned away by the military police. Fortunately, it was weekend so there were no active battle tank maneuvers. The Jolon-Nacimiento road to the coast was closed so I slowly turned homeward.
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Sierra Grab Bag June ‘24
zhlédnutí 124Před 2 měsíci
Random picts and video from a few weeks exploring trails and lakes in the majestic eastern sierra from base camp in mammoth lakes basin.
Lost Horse Wilderness - Joshua Tree National Park
zhlédnutí 32Před 4 měsíci
Hiking the Lost Horse gold mine trail in Joshua tree national Park. It’s about 7 miles with connecting trails to Ryan Ranch ruins and Geology Road. No water sources. I started late and opted to spend the night (with a wilderness permit) cowboy camping along the trail under the stars. Great wide views of Pinto basin and both Mt San Jacinto and San Gorgonio showed their snowy peaks.
Whitewater & Mission Creek Preserves
zhlédnutí 28Před 4 měsíci
Whitewater Preserve is surrounded by Mt San Gorgonio’s Sand to Snow National Monument and includes the year-round Whitewater River and a seven mile wilderness trail connects to Mission Creek Preserve drainage. The canyon has a robust population of bighorn sheep, deer, rattlesnakes, and bear, and is an important wildlife corridor between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. I frequently...
Marble Canyon Overnight in Death Valley National Park
zhlédnutí 227Před 7 měsíci
I got my permit approved to hike the gorgeous Cottonwood-Marble Canyon in Death Valley. I planned a 27mile counter clockwise Loop that starts near Stovepipe Wells. Was supposed to be 3 - 4 days lizard backpack. There are several springs for water avail on trail. No cell service. There’s a legendary wild band of white palominos resident occasionally in the upper canyon. I saw signs of their graz...
June Lake Loop - Rush Creek Trail
zhlédnutí 77Před 11 měsíci
Rush Creek trail in the June Loop area rises up along the mountain wall over Silver lake and passes near horsetail falls. The trail climbs gently and crosses a 500 ft stairs/railcart alignment (Yikes!) to Agnew and Gem and many other alpine lakes. The sierra range - though wild and beautiful - is both a recreational playground and an engineering marvel of power generation, water storage and min...
Hot Springs Hunting
zhlédnutí 27Před 11 měsíci
Hot springs hunting in the Mammoth Caldera. Mammoth Mountain is a popular ski and all year recreational area - and classified an active volcano. The caldera is about 50 miles wide and 75 miles long. There are many signs and sites of geological volcanic activity from gaseous fumaroles to hot creeks and springs. It is spectacularly beautiful mix of alpine mountain lakes, wilderness and river bise...
Pine Canyon Climb & Hike
zhlédnutí 57Před 11 měsíci
Our climbing instructor Mike (we were 3 Mikes!) chose Pine Creek Canyon for its big rock walls and easy access from our camp. We drove up and “wowed” at the beauty of the place as we drove deeper into the valley. It was hard physically but after harnessing in I became thrilled by my ascent. It felt intimate to be exploring the big granite wall. The Sierra never disappoints. The scenery left me ...
Fossil Falls & ‘Burro’ Schmidt’s Tunnel
zhlédnutí 101Před 11 měsíci
-I’d noticed the old sign to Henry “Burro” Schmidt’s historic mine tunnel as we barreled past on ca14 to the Sierra - or heard about it elsewhere. Way back in remote Last Chance Canyon desert wilderness. Driving was a bit of a challenge, some deep sands and rocky sections but with good signs, aired down tires and a tracking map app I only got lost once briefly. Spent the night camped at the tun...
Storyboarding Fun “Into The Alabama Hills”
zhlédnutí 11Před 11 měsíci
Preset storyboards for previewing movies.
Casa Diablo Road from Benton Crossing to Pleasant Valley
zhlédnutí 45Před 11 měsíci
Casa Diablo road south from Benton Crossing to Pleasant Valley. 27 miles of lonely and beautiful scenery and volcanic tablelands. Follows the unseen Owens River gorge and magnificent distant views of the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. CAUTION: Deep sand, Seasonally closures, No services. PERSONAL AND VEHICLE SELF RESCUE GEAR REQUIRED.
Bishop Pass
zhlédnutí 33Před 11 měsíci
Hiking few miles on the Bishop Pass trail from South Lake. Staying at Four Jefferys camp and visit to Aspendell village.
Little Lakes Valley
zhlédnutí 31Před 11 měsíci
The magnificent Little Lakes Valley and Mono Pass trail to Ruby Lake. Rock Creek canyon Mosquito Flat trailhead.
Winter Adventure in Eastern Sierra and Death Valley
zhlédnutí 127Před rokem
Winter Adventure in Eastern Sierra and Death Valley
California Poppy Super Bloom 2O19 (Off Limits 2023)
zhlédnutí 53Před rokem
An amazing phenomenon of nature explodes on miles of hillsides with golden poppy flowers and millions of short lived “Painted Lady” butterflies. There will be other possible sites all over the state this spring because of the wet winter weather. Unfortunately Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore will be off limits because of crowds and accidents. You could be fined or arrested.
Winter Adventures in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley, Super Snowy Mammoth Lakes
zhlédnutí 174Před rokem
Winter Adventures in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley, Super Snowy Mammoth Lakes
Storyboard : Winter Adventuring in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley
zhlédnutí 41Před rokem
Storyboard : Winter Adventuring in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley
Crystal Cove SP Overnight Hike From Beach to Home
zhlédnutí 31Před rokem
Crystal Cove SP Overnight Hike From Beach to Home
The trail up to majestic Crystal Crag Spire and Alpine Lake in Mammoth Lakes Basin California
zhlédnutí 56Před rokem
The trail up to majestic Crystal Crag Spire and Alpine Lake in Mammoth Lakes Basin California
Saddlebag Lake to Greenstone Lake (Twenty Lakes)
zhlédnutí 72Před 2 lety
Saddlebag Lake to Greenstone Lake (Twenty Lakes)
Kings Canyon National Park: Roads End to Charlotte Falls
zhlédnutí 28Před 2 lety
Kings Canyon National Park: Roads End to Charlotte Falls
Kings Canyon NP: Roads End to Charlottes Falls
zhlédnutí 65Před 2 lety
Kings Canyon NP: Roads End to Charlottes Falls
Convict Lake loop illustrated trail map in the Sierra.
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Convict Lake loop illustrated trail map in the Sierra.
Mammoth Lakes illustrated trail map hike from Twin lakes waterfall to Lake Mamie and Lake McClure
zhlédnutí 73Před 2 lety
Mammoth Lakes illustrated trail map hike from Twin lakes waterfall to Lake Mamie and Lake McClure