Looking at the Future through the Lens of This Drought The worst that can be said of a man is that he did not pay attention. — William… byPeter PumphreyJune 1, 2015
Fishing Sierra Meadows I have never met a meadow that I did not believe would treat me well. Alpine meadows are… byPeter PumphreyOctober 1, 2014
Long Valley Restoration and McGee Creek If I am not actually fishing, I am often thinking about fishing. Whether I am planning an upcoming… byPeter PumphreyJune 1, 2014
My Tuesdays with Bishop Creek The adage that variety is the spice of life certainly applies to trout fishing in the eastern Sierra.… byPeter PumphreyApril 1, 2014
Leavitt Meadow and Beyond I often find myself thinking about fishing. It’s not the purposeful, focused process of pondering where I should… byPeter PumphreyAugust 1, 2013
The Virginia Lakes Trailhead As I travel through the Sierra, I often think about the early explorers who visited the range. I… byPeter PumphreyJune 1, 2013
The June Lake Loop I have always liked the idea of picking a central location that’s surrounded by multiple fishing options and… byPeter PumphreyApril 1, 2013
Fishing Right It was pretty much a perfect afternoon in mid-May. The air was bright and clear, and although the… byPeter PumphreyDecember 1, 2012
The High Sierra: Do-It-Yourself Style Over the years, I have gone from being an occasional visitor to the Sierra backcountry, armed with Genny… byPeter PumphreyOctober 1, 2012
A Backcountry State of Mind Every now and then, I meet someone who is nice enough to tell me that they have read… byPeter PumphreyJune 1, 2012