Spotted Dog Press

Happy Earth Day!

Rosy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:39:47 +0000

Here is a link to the history of Earth Day, which started in 1970, as a mass protest against the pollution of the environment. Check out the classic NBC footage of the first nationwide event which includes a warning from scientists about the “greenhouse gas effect” and warming of the planet. “It may be hard [...]

Hwy. 89 in Arizona closed due to landslide

Rosy — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:20:45 +0000

We just found out today, that Hwy. 89 between Page and Bitter Springs has been closed indefinitely due to a landslide. This information is pertinent to readers of Grand Canyon Treks who may want to consider checking Arizona Department of Transportation’s website for updates on alternate routes.

Updated printing of Climbing Mt. Whitney now available!

Wynne Benti — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:20:44 +0000

The updated printing of Climbing Mt. Whitney is now available. It includes updated permit and reservation info. This book represents years of research and experience that include input by Eastern Sierra resident and world class climber Peter Croft, Norman Clyde and a foreword by Glen Dawson, the last surviving member of the climbing party that [...]

Happy 2013: Spotted Dog Press store is up & running

Wynne Benti — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:08:08 +0000

Hope your holidays were peaceful and filled with joy. Here’s wishing you a happy February 2013. As of this morning (and no longer in sandbox test mode), the Spotted Dog Press online store is up and running, ready to process orders and ship your paper and ink books. At the end of last year, we [...]

Charge your mobile on a new backcountry stove

Wynne Benti — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:58:20 +0000

One of our loyal readers sends in a link for a new camp stove that has a port for charging your mobile phone. We haven’t tested it but the Biolite is worth a look. Still doesn’t answer the question of no cell or wifi service in the backcountry but a reliable lightweight charging source for [...]

New snow

Wynne Benti — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:51:20 +0000

As you know, Spotted Dog Press is located in Bishop, California. The storms that hit most of California barely touched Bishop this weekend, but only 38 miles to the north, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area reports receiving 34.6″ of new snow within the past 72 hours, which means excellent skiing NOW (!) and for the upcoming [...]

Outdoor Writers converge on Mammoth Mountain

Wynne Benti — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:08:43 +0000

The fall conference of the Outdoor Writer Association of California opened today in Mammoth Lakes, CA with Stories of Stone and Light readings by authors mary Sojourner and David Roberts. Pulitzer prize winning photographer Jack Dykinga will speak on Sunday.

Will The Real Mt. Whitney Please Stand Up

Wynne Benti — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:59:48 +0000

14,491’, 14,494′, 14,496′, 14,497.61′, 14,500′, 14,505′ . . . First climbed in 1873, Mt. Whitney’s elevation has been readjusted more than once. By Wynne Benti (Photo: Kathleen Hession) Since our book Climbing Mt. Whitney (Spotted Dog Press) was first published over a half-century ago, Mt. Whitney’s elevation has been readjusted at least three times by [...]

New Bristlecone Visitor Center to open Saturday, September 1st 2012

Wynne Benti — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:53:37 +0000

The Inyo National Forest has completed the long-awaited new visitor center at Schulman Grove in the White Mountains. It’s grand opening takes place Saturday, September 1, 2012. Music by Idle Hands String Band starts at 1pm with the formal christening ceremony beginning at 2:00pm. The original Schulman Grove Visitor Center was burned to the ground [...]

No backcountry fires in Great Basin

Wynne Benti — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:53:03 +0000

Great Basin National Park reports as of July 1, 2012 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT Campfires are prohibited in all back-country areas of the park. Back-country campers may still use portable stoves which burn gas, jellied petroleum, and pressurized gas. Campfires will still be permitted only at developed and designated campsites in metal fire rings and [...]