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As you may have noticed, MammothLocal.com, the online arm of Mammoth Monthly magazine, has stopped updating its pages until the economic climate improves. Owners Jean and George Shirk decided to keep the site alive, however, just for the heck of it. The Shirks still have a thing about Mammoth, and may return there soon to stir up more trouble. In the meantime, enjoy the high country (who doesn't?) and stay safe and well.
Lying Jim Townsend and his Homer Mining Index, based in Lundy Canyon in the late 19th century, was so decidedly outrageous and brazen that he and his paper earned a unique spot in Eastern Sierra history.
There is a YouTube movie that shows Stacey Cook above Shotover Canyon in New Zealand. She is about to be sent over a cliff on a 360-foot, freefall drop, advertised by the Canyon Swing proprietors as "the world's highest swing." In the video, Cook giggles a bit, but it not a nervous laugh. In fact, the twenty-three-year-old Olympic and World Cup downhill racer actually seems to relish the opportunity to make the drop and swing.
Mike Strassman, a key figure in the development of Eastern Sierra rock climbing, has died. He was 47.
As you may have noticed, MammothLocal.com, the online arm of Mammoth Monthly magazine, has stopped updating its pages until the economic climate improves. Owners Jean and George Shirk decided to keep the site alive, however, just for the heck of it. The Shirks still have a thing about Mammoth, and may return there soon to stir up more trouble. In the meantime, enjoy the high country (who doesn't?) and stay safe and well.
The Mono Lake Committee
Lots of activities throughout the year, including South Tufa walks and a terrific "Bird Chautauqua" in the spring.
The Sierra Club Range of Light
Group hikes, XC ski and snowshoe outings and other activities throughout the year.
Friends of the Inyo
Hikes, wilderness restoration and other activities, winter and summer.
Eastern Sierra Audubon Society
Based in Bishop, this group is for the birds. Field Trips, hikes, activities throughout the year.