Sierra South: Backcountry Trips in California’s Sierra Nevada
1st EDITION May 1968
2nd EDITION March 1975
3rd EDITION May 1980
4th EDITION April 1986
5th EDITION June 1990
6th EDITION August 1993
7th EDITION June 2001
8th EDITION May 2006
2nd printing April 2008
3rd printing July 2009
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Front cover photo copyright © 2006 by Dan Patitucci/PatitucciPhoto
Interior photos, except where noted, by the authors
Maps: Bart Wright/Lohnes+Wright
Book & cover design: Larry B. Van Dyke, Lisa Pletka
Book editor: Eva Dienel
ISBN: 978-0-89997-414-9
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| Cover photo: | Mt. Mendel at sunset |
| Frontispiece: | Temple Crag above Third Lake (Trip 71) |
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SAFETY NOTICE: Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while in the wilderness. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions and know your own limitations.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My thanks as always to my husband, Ed Schwartz, for his support. My thanks to Tom Winnett for inspiration, opportunity, and guidance. I’m grateful to my co-authors for their enthusiasm and support during this project. Thanks also to (in alphabetical order) J. Brian Anderson, Walt Lehmann, Steven K. Schuster, and Marshalle F. Wells for the fine photos they generously submitted. I would like to also acknowledge the forbearance of the long-suffering staff at Wilderness Press, particularly Eva Dienel and Roslyn Bullas. —KM
Working with Kathy Morey on this project proved to be quite enjoyable. As usual, thanks go to Eva Dienel and the staff at Wilderness Press for their stellar efforts. I greatly appreciated the company of Keith Catlin and Jered Singleton on the trail. —MW
Many thanks to Debbie Clausen for sharing all those trail miles; my husband, Charlie Byrne; Mark Clausen for the long drive on Beasore Road; the helpful rangers at Clover Meadows for their advice and concern; and Kathy Morey for her expert guidance. —SC
Enthusiasm, support, and accompaniment from my friends and family were indispensable. Without my parents’ continual belief in my capabilities, my work on this book would not be possible. My gratitude to my best friend, fellow natural-world enthusiast, and life partner John Heid. Sharing most of the trips with powerful and inspiring women, Allison Wickland and Leah Edwards, provided hours of conversation and entertainment on the trails. Many thanks to Matt Heid for his inspiration and enthusiasm for outdoor writing. To Deborah Walker for her incredible flexibility and support. I would also like to acknowledge Eva Dienel, Roslyn Bullas, Mike White, and the staff at Wilderness Press for their ability to create stellar books cover to cover. And lastly, thanks to Kathy Morey for the opportunity to fall in love with the Southern Sierra. —AE
I would like to thank Kathy Morey for all her help and encouragement. Many thanks also to my hiking partners, Dennis Kim and Elizabeth Wall. A big thank you to Eva Dienel as well for getting me involved in the book! —CT
CONTENTS
Going High to Get High By Thomas Winnett, Wilderness Press Founder
Updates for the Eighth Edition
Care and Enjoyment of the Mountains
Wilderness and Campfire Permits