From the Editor
I have a confession. I never do it, I’m sure it will
have never been to Devils inspire others to try, and I get
Postpile or Rainbow Falls, to live vicariously through his
never been farther than account.
Minaret Vista from the ski Be it White Mountain or
area in the summer. The Mammoth Mountain, our
truth is, despite growing elevation draws athletes from
up in the area, there are across the country to train.
many places I’ve never Peter Vescovi writes about the
been, just haven’t gotten phenomenon in “The Thin Air
around to visiting or We Breathe: High Altitude
thought were more for Training and the Human
tourists than for me. In Lab.” This includes the work
some regards this might Rita Klabacha is doing at the
be good – lots of places SPORT Human Performance
to put on my “to see” list Lab, Mammoth’s high-tech
and discover for the first training facility – a great
time along with my kids.
. MARIE
resource in town.
One of them will definitely Aside from all the outdoor
be the Reds Meadow and high-altitude adventure,
area, and I can start this this issue has some escapades
PHOTO© JOEL ST
summer by using Suzanne
The trail around Horseshoe Lake
in other areas as well. One
Ganatta’s “Day Tripping is that of reinventing old
Reds Meadow” guide in this issue’s "On the Road." She points out furniture. Dana Nichols looks into re-upholsterers and their craft
what to see and how to plan your trip in a day. I will definitely be in “The Art of Upholstery.” A couple of years ago, my mom and I
bringing the bathing suits! had my great grandmother’s queen-back chair reupholstered. It’s a
Another enlightening article is Catherine Billey’s book review of favorite piece of furniture in my house now since it represents both
the Sierra Crest Route by Leonard Daughenbaugh. A cross-country the past and the present. Also this month we have a new spin on
alternative to the popular Pacific Crest Trail or John Muir Trail, the barbecuing – desserts. Ganatta shows us how to grill up some fruit
Sierra Crest Route hasn’t gotten as much notice, but Billey’s review with a chili-lime sauce. My mouth waters just thinking about it.
will bring more light on the book and the area. For the photo gallery, we get to see what our photographers
I also love this month’s story about mountain biking White captured as “A Summer’s Day:” fishing, hiking and endless views.
Mountain by Joseph Merriman. Biking down White Mountain! I’m definitely going to enjoy this summer, seeing and trying new
Is he crazy? That’s like 14,000 feet high. Even though I know I’ll things, and I hope you do too!
— Becky St. Marie
4 July | August 2009 Mammoth Sierra Magazine
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