Most of my time has been on the East side, too. Spent lots of time at Mammoth Mountain and Lakes, skiing and camping. Yosemite, too. I really enjoyed Furnace Creek, too! LOL
The last backpacking trip I did was 55 miles in 5 days. Up and over Kersarge Pass (10,000 ft, or so), along the John Muir to Forrester Pass (14,000ft), up the backside of Mt Whitney (14,505 ft) to the top and then down the front. But, then again, that was 20 years ago this summer!!
Ahhh, the memories!
More currently...just back from Steamboat Springs and skiing!!!! New snow, old friends and great skiing!!!!
Margie
Back to tend the plants!