Tag Archives: Inyo National Forest

April’s Snow Survey Results

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Joshua

California Cooperative Snow Survey results are in for the month of April. After a few years of reporting not so great numbers, this time it is different. The Kern River Basin is sitting at 326% of normal! All the atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Video: Golden Trout Pack Train

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Joshua

If you haven’t guess where the video last week was taken, well here is the full version. It is a very popular place to go fly fishing on the Kern River in the GTW. Who’s ready to get outdoors again!? … Continue reading →

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Video: Early Morning Crossing

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Joshua

A different video than what is normally posted here on GTW. However, can you name where they are crossing? The Kern River is part of it, but exactly where? Enjoy!

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Mulkey Meadow Golden Trout Fishing

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Joshua
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April 1 Snow Results

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Joshua

The snow survey results are mostly in for the Kern River Basin. It is possible the USFS and NPS will not get these results in by the closing window of April 3. If that data comes in, I don’t see … Continue reading →

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Video: Day 1 of Solo Hiking in The GTW

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Joshua

HikeStad ventures into the Golden Trout Wilderness for a few days. He begins on the eastern side of the GTW and heads south to Trail Pass. Ultimately ends up at Chicken Spring Lake to conclude the first day.

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Video: 84 Mile Semi-loop Through GTW

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joshua

Ready for a video on the Eastern side of the Golden Trout Wilderness? Back in June of 2020 a hiker ventured out on an 84 mile trek into the GTW. Beautiful grand vistas of meadows, the mountains, and more. Who’s … Continue reading →

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Video: Preview of a 90 Trek Through the GTW

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Joshua

With a lot of the wilderness being closed to the public this year for the western portion of the GTW, maybe some videos of users will suffice? See how this user treks through approximately 90 miles of the Golden Trout … Continue reading →

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April Snow Survey Results

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joshua

The April snow survey results are in. If you are a native here in the central valley, you know it has been bad regarding the lack of rain and snow. It is the same story for the mountains. The Kern … Continue reading →

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Latest Update on SQF Complex

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Joshua

Incident Information:Start / Report Date: 8/19/20 Cause: LightningResources:Hand Crews: 13 Dozers: 3Current Situation:Size: 168,973 acres Location: 25 miles N of Kernville, CAHelicopters: 12 Water Tenders: 14Containment: 75 % Injuries: 17Structures Destroyed: 228Engines: 23Total Personnel: 744 The lightning-caused Castle and Shotgun … Continue reading →

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