It’s hard to believe, but the highest peak in the contiguous United States does not require climbing gear or experience to reach the summit. Instead, Mt. Whitney gives hikers the chance to hike up to the highest peak in the lower 48 at 14,505 feet in just one day. As simple as that may sound … Read more
To a new hiker any backpack is good for hiking, but for hikes longer than a few miles or a few hours the right backpack is a lifesaver. To help you choose the right backpack, the ASO Mammoth team has put together a short guide on how to choose the right hiking backpack for you … Read more
People hike for as many reasons as there are trails. Some hike to be healthier, some hike to get outside, and some hike just because it’s an escape from their everyday life. No matter why people hike, everyone agrees that the best hikes are the ones that reward your hard work with a stunning view. … Read more
Most people think of day hikes as a form of exercise and not an activity you need to prepare for, and if you’re hiking only a few miles over easy terrain that may be true. However, if you’re hiking more than a mile or two over steep, rocky, or unpredictable terrain then you should be … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a life changing experience or just want a challenging adventure, thru-hiking is one of the best ways to explore the vast American wilderness. Thru-hikers get to explore thousands of miles of untouched wilderness, but they also face the physical toll hiking and camping takes on the body as well as the … Read more
After selling every kind of outdoors sports gear imaginable, we know how important the right piece of gear is. Not only are you trusting your gear to support you and keep you safe while you’re exploring the outdoors, but you’re investing your hard-earned money into it too, so it’s best that you not only find … Read more
It’s hard to be happier than when you’re out pushing yourself on trails surrounded by the kind of scenic beauty in the Mammoth Lakes area. Hard, but not impossible. If you’re a trail runner and a dog owner, then there’s nothing better than sharing the trail with your dog. Not only do they get to … Read more
Nothing goes together like summer and road trips, but when you add in stunning scenery like what you’ll find throughout the area surrounding Mammoth Lakes you’ve got an unbeatable combination. As Mammoth Lakes locals, the ASO Mammoth team knows all about being driven crazy by snow that just won’t go away. There’s no better way … Read more
If you’re going to go, why not go as far as you can? Ultralight hiking is trekking with the goal of carrying as little gear as possible so you can hike further, faster. When you’re hiking through an area as beautiful as the Eastern Sierras you’ll want to cover as much ground as you can, … Read more
Getting lost typically results in frustration, but getting lost in the Eastern Sierras (with the proper gear) results in lifechanging encounters with nature. There is nothing better than trading the sounds and sights of civilization for the solitude only found deep in the wilderness, and there is more than enough wilderness surrounding Mammoth Lakes for … Read more