by Ned Tibbits | Jul 7, 2023 | Mtn Edu
Black Bears You know, there are way too many theories out there amongst the inexperienced, as to how to respond to wild creatures investigating or challenging people. Nevertheless, there are a few principles to keep in mind: You have to know why they are there, what...
by Ned Tibbits | Jul 4, 2023 | Mtn Edu
Snow-Hiking = Fun? How is snow-hiking through mush and crossing dangerous creeks during the “bumper seasons” or time of the Sierra Thaw ever to be considered “Fun?” After describing, this morning, in a Facebook post about the nasty, frustrating, and often dangerous...
by Ned Tibbits | Jul 2, 2023 | Mtn Edu
Reflections upon a Sierra Reunion “Ned Walk-1,” 7.22.23 Preface: If you’re expecting a “trail report,” this won’t be one! Since I went on this hike largely alone, it became one of observation, a reflection upon the nature of the visitors I saw and talked...
by Ned Tibbits | Jun 13, 2023 | Mtn Edu
This is the gist of the CA/Sierra snow story at the moment based on elevation bands: 13k – 10k: this elevation in the Sierra is still receiving sporadic snowfall under cold and cloudy skies. This will continue for another week, if not longer, as another winter...
by Ned Tibbits | Jun 13, 2023 | Mtn Edu
“Bumbles” don’t just “bounce,” they can kill you! (I know. Silly reference to the 1964 animated movie, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” but I couldn’t help it!) Hypothermia Hypoglycemia Dehydration Altitude Sickness...
