Camping At Convict Lake Didnt Go As Planned

[@peterandkodiak9762]

Diane. Always A+.........................My youth was spent in the Mammoth Lakes and June Lake area off of Old Mammoth Road. Those were the days when there was only a few ski lifts, no traffic, no condo's and few people. Travels to Convict lake with family brings back many wonderful memories. I've been able to recount these from your great content here. Thank you! Best!!!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Thank you for sharing Peter!

[@yardboy3955]

Nice video, enjoyed your narration, bummer the wind messed up your stay and tent. Well you have memories from that trip. I been through it a few times myself and laughed it off with my friends that went with me. A bad night of camping beats a day at work anytime. You have wisdom and knowledge when to go next time. My favorite lake up there is Tioga Lake going into Yosemite, it’s a scary drive coming down the mountain so you got to be extra careful. Take care.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LasVegasandBeyond]

It seems that it’s been unusually windy this year

[@TheBandit7613]

It has been windy this year. I'm starting to whine about it!

[@dumplingwanders]

I totally agree. My last three camping trips have been a challenge because of the wind. 😶

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Ive been whining!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

That is what I was thinking!

[@douglasmeek9774]

Beautiful!! Thank you!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Glad you like it!

[@gerrymaitland9799]

Cool video! I used to backpack in that area. Beautiful country...

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

I would love to backpack to some of the alpine lakes in the backcountry there

[@ginaevlogs]

Beautiful scenery here. I always love your history lesson videos. It was really interesting and also sad to hear about the history of Convict Lake, named so for a reason. That is really too bad about the wind and your tent!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Thank you!

[@jaysonschor]

That sucks but I hope you got to hike around the lake. I love it there

[@dumplingwanders]

Sorry about the wind... But any time spent in the Eastern Sierra is worthwhile. Another great video. Thanks for sharing the history of Convict Lake. Visiting an area, especially one with an intriguing name, is much more special when you know the stories behind it.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Thank you Cas!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Wow, what a lovely place.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

It really is!

[@davec9244]

up north they call the wind Mariah ( loved paint your wagon )the wind not so much thank you

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Love that song!

[@BillReitz]

Ahhh beautiful Convict Lake. My BMW motorcycle club rides up to Bishop every three or four years in late September or early October to see the fall colors. One year we stopped at Tom's Place and got sandwiches to picnic at Convict. It was a nice ride on Crowley Lake Drive, staying off 395 as long as possible, with little wind. When we turned onto the road toward the lake we felt some wind but not bad. By the time we got to the picnic tables at the Fisherman's Trail to eat no one took their helmets or jackets off. It was soooo cold & windy if you sat your lunch bag down, WHOOSH it was gone down the road. Don't ask how I know this. The first weekend of October is Hot Rod & Custom Car weekend in Bishop. That is a fun weekend IF you can get a room. Nice video & music Diane. I especially enjoy the still shots at the end of every video !!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Oh wow, that sounds like an awesome adventure! I love those side roads up on the 395. I will have to look into the classic car show! I wont need a room, I can stealth camp in my car.

[@casedoumasr656]

In 2019 was in Bishop went to the car show good size stayed in open field by fair grounds then up to Bodie and all over .I guess I was checking out the area's. P.s. by Bishop is the Laws museum great place spent 4 hrs there .🤔👍Cjd wash state .

[@thebudmeister8840]

If you go there in the summer there will be lots of people. Try again in September. As for favorite lake in eastern sierra....well they are ALL AWESOME!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

I will try again in the fall! I bet those colors are awesome in the fall!

[@DanielRamirez-wn7ir]

The eastern sierras are very dangerous early & late in the year. My father almost drowned at twin lakes in Bridgeport 20 years ago. His boat flipped over in may when the ice is barely breaking up. His body cramped up completely within a few min luckily a boat was in the area & was able to save him b4 he went under

[@Sayfeijai]

Invest in a impact wrench and stake your kodiak with some lag blots

[@emtluis]

Silver lake campground is awesome and right next to silver lake which I love fishing at.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Awesome. Thanks for the tip 😊

[@TheBandit7613]

It's been a very windy spring here in the southwest. Some wind is typical in the spring but this has been excessive. Many bad hair days.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

For sure, about the hair!

[@GladysandKenny]

Diane, you always pick some awesome locations to camp. You are the queen of camping. Great video!!

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@pauline3735]

I love Convict Lake, but our favorites lakes are Lake George and Twin Lakes 🌲🌲

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

I've never been to those! I'll have to check them out

[@pauline3735]

@@OutandAboutWithDiane : They’re gorgeous lakes in the Mammoth Lakes area. Going to Alabama Hills in a couple of days. Enjoyed your walk through Lone Pine video.

[@LasVegasandBeyond]

The Outhouse 🤣🤣🤣

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Ha, I actually thought about you because there was a hillbilly Zoltar!

[@kravstema6287]

The wind had other plans. Uhh, this has happened to me too

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Its the Spring time. I always forget about the Spring time wind

[@michaelball760]

Used to go there every year

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

ill be going back for sure!

[@patarroyo5915]

What was the wind speed?

[@1wirey]

Thank you for the beautiful video of a special place, but I’ve a little correction for you. The tragedy in 1990 took a total of seven lives which included three teenagers, two camp counselors and two firefighters. There’s a good book about the incident by writer Richard Mallard. The following words are on a plaque at the lake. “On February 19, 1990, a tragedy occurred at this site. Three boys from a local youth camp fell through the ice. Two counselors, David Myers and Randy Porter, U.S. Forest Service employee Clay Cutter, and Long Valley Fire Captain Vidar Anderson sacrificed their lives while attempting a heroic rescue. This plaque is dedicated to those brave men.”

[@HikingTrails365]

HI i just see youR video I love Convict Lake, do you know any cmpsite that you dont need a permit arround here, or were can i get i permit for convict lake campsite thank you very much

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Check out Recreation.gov website!

[@larrywiddis470]

Sorry about the wind. Frequent campers will eventually get blown out somewhere. My worst experience was at Tuttle Creek BLM campground. Thought the trailer was going to roll...it didn't but trailer tongue did come off the jack base. BOOM!

[@DanielRamirez-wn7ir]

Actually 7 people passed away in 1990. 4 teenagers fell thru the ice. 2 counselors went in after the teens .a forest service worker went to attempt to save the. As well as volunteer fire rescuer. They were able to save one of the teens but unfortunately the 3 of the 4 adults perished attempting the rescue. One adult was able to survive after falling back into frozen water. He had to head but his way through the ice. In the winter it freezes solid from November to April

[@casedoumasr656]

After the video today read about the outing .who would ever think a good quality $700 tent would give out unless it was getting old .cjd wash state.⛏️🌌🤔

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

This was only the 2nd time we used it! Kodiak will most likey be covering it under warranty

[@pamelag2223]

Beautiful spot, sometimes you just got to embrace the suck! ;)

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Yeah, until your tent fails. We would have stayed but there was a 90% chance of rain and it woulf not have been good with a hole in the tent

[@strayhorserecords]

The problem was your camp spot was right in the open meadow. If you can find a spot near the streams which are usually covered by trees you won’t have that problem. Reserve your spot in advance and avoid the open meadow.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Unfortunately that was the only one open. I did reserve a few months in advance

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

But when we left almost all sites were packed up and gone too

[@strayhorserecords]

@@OutandAboutWithDiane I know the feeling. It’s honestly 50/50 chance to find a good spot at the campground so I usually spend the day at the lake and disperse camp over by the hot springs. Highly recommend you check them out if you haven’t yet! Looks like it was a fun trip over all so thank you for the video!

[@LasVegasandBeyond]

Convict Lake is definitely haunted

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

That is what I said!

[@markstott2218]

chicken my dad and i roughed it out thats the part of camping risks

[@TrainHornPranksandMore]

This place is a nightmare

[@TrainHornPranksandMore]

This place killed many people i was 1 of the residents of camp o'neill.