High Sierras, Ghost towns, Petroglyphs and Lake Syncro
Trip Overview September 14 - 20, 2025
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Camping under the pines in the High Sierra and 4-wheeling to cool places with friends! We had a great trip! We trekked up and down 4x4 trails on three of our days together and also enjoyed cool sites like historic Bodie, scenic Mono Lake and a climb through the Black Point fissures. We visited ancient petroglyphs and almost made it to Lake Syncro! This trip had 10 Syncros and more Syncronauts. Weather was wonderful with chilly nights in the low 40s and daytime highs in the lower 70s. |
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Syncro Safari, Mammoth '25 was Sunday, September 14 to Saturday, September 20, 2025. This time of year can be very nice in the Sierras but sometimes has the season's first of snowfall about this time. Fortunately, not this year!
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At the Chemung Mine in 2000, on the "Back Road to Bodie"
Quick Overview:
Where: In and near Mammoth Lakes, CA on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada
When: September 14th - 20th, 2025
Who: This adventure was open only to Syncros with a 12 Syncro limit.
What: A week of scenic drives, 4-wheeling adventures, camping, sight-seeing, and recreation with fellow Syncronauts
Why: The beauty of the eastern Sierra is amazing and has numerous recreational opportunities to choose from!
4x4 Trips: We expect group 4-wheeling trips on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and other recreation on Tuesday and Thursday.
Camp Syncro : We will camp at Pine Glen Group Camp adjacent to (but not in view of) the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA. This will be our "Camp Syncro" base for the trip and is in the middle of the outings we plan. Our spot is reserved for 7 nights.
More info: We plan to enjoy our traditional "Taco Night" group meal, photo scavenger hunts, raffle prizes, and more. This year we may include a group pancake breakfast too!
Costs: The cost was $216/Syncro for camping and miscellaneous expenses associated with the event.
Additionally, there may be separate ENTRANCE FEES for parks we might travel to. Unfortunately due the the high cost of these groups sites, this the most expensive fee we've ever had. It breaks down to $31/night for each Syncro.
Climate: We expect daytime highs in the upper 60s and overnight lows in the low-mid 30s with a small chance of rain.
Itinerary Overview
Sunday, September 14th
Arrival day with evening campfire overview about the week ahead.
Monday, September 15th
Group 4x4 trail no. 1. Red Rock Canyon, Petroglyphs, Crowley Columns, Hot Creek overlook and Wild Willy's Hot Springs!
Raffle prizes at campfire.
Tuesday, September 16th
Non-4x4 recreation day. Guided kayak adventure at Mono Lake.
Wednesday, September 17th
Group 4x4 trail no. 2. Planned: Laurel Lakes/
Actual: Log Cabin Mine site high above Mono Lake.
Taco Night and judging for Photo Scavenger Hunt, Round 1
Thursday, September 18th
Non-4x4 recreation day. Trip to Bodie historic ghost town and the Black Point Fissures.
Non-4x4 recreation day. Trip to Bodie historic ghost town and the Black Point Fissures.
Friday, September 19th
Group 4x4 trail no. 3.
Planned: Wheeler Ridge Trail to Lake Syncro
Actual: Convict Lake overlook.
Judging for Photo Scavenger Hunt, Round 2
Group 4x4 trail no. 3.
Planned: Wheeler Ridge Trail to Lake Syncro
Actual: Convict Lake overlook.
Judging for Photo Scavenger Hunt, Round 2
Saturday, September 20th
We'll say our goodbyes and head home.
We'll say our goodbyes and head home.
Enjoy some 25 year old pics of our Mammoth 2000 adventure:
Lake Syncro, Mammoth 2000
Mono Lake Tufa Towers
Budding geologists at Panum Volcano Crater
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Catch of the day in Lake Syncro!
Black Point Fissures
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Syncros in a Red Rock Canyon
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Horsing around
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Twin Lakes
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