The Evolution Loop
Backpacking in the High Sierra
The Sierra Nevada is one of the great ranges of the US, covering much of the eastern half of California. Due to its geology, the range has an interestingly asymmetrical shape. Over 50-75 miles, it rises gradually from the western Central Valley to the 14,000 foot peaks of the Sierra Crest before dropping steeply to the Owens River Valley at 4,000 feet. This eastern “wall” is known as the Sierra Escarpment and had been on my bucket list to visit for some time.