Outside of Bishop, CA, in the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, lies a placid alpine lake. Ruby Lake sits at over 11,000 feet and is the perfect destination for a high altitude acclimatization hike.

Ruby Lake, CA

“One day’s exposure to mountains is better than cartloads of books. See how willingly Nature poses herself upon photographers’ plates. No earthly chemicals are so sensitive as those of the human soul.” – John Muir