Thanksgiving Break: Mammoth
The high Sierras in winter, even as early as the weekend before Thanksgiving, provide a variety of landscapes and views that are impossible to find in Southern California.
The crisp and cool mountain air, the bright sun, the wind in the tall grasses and trees, and the snow in the mountains . . . it reminded me of the many childhood Thanksgivings that I spent in the mountains around Lake Isabella, CA. As a boy, I often spent the time playing in piles of leaves in the front yard of my great-grandparents’ home or hunting and fishing (as I got older). Now, I spent much of the time in Mammoth amazed at the serene majesty and beauty of it all.
I’ve seen Mammoth in the summer a couple of times in recent years. However, nothing even comes close to Mammoth in winter.
Edit: I’m adding the link to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge. I wrote the post before checking their site, only to realize that I had already posted photos that fit the challenge.
A Life of Wanderlust and Contemplation 
Stunning scenery and beautiful photos!
Thank you! It was wonderful being up there at the beginning of winter. My next goal is to make into Bodie Ghost Town during the same season and take pictures!
What I’d give to be walking those trails right now ~ beautiful series, the large portrait of the landscape is incredible.
Thank you! It was breathtaking to be up in the mountains in all that beautiful snow and ice.
I wanted to see the Hot Creek area for the first time in around 15-20 years, and I was really lucky to find such a variety of landscapes in one view.
I *had* to take a picture!
Nothing quite like the feeling of ‘having to take a photo’ ~ makes the hike/trek worth it.
Great photos!
Thank you!