Convict Lake's Murderous Past ~ Exploring Mammoth Mountain Area ~ Ep 67

Convict Lake got its name from a deadly gun battle in 1871. 29 convicts escaped from the Nevada prison in Carson City and fled to the lake area. A Pony Express rider happened upon them camped at the lake and he was murdered. The sheriff and his posse pursued the escaped convicts to the lake and a deadly shootout ensued. Two of the posse members were killed as well as several of the escaped convicts. Eventually all 29 convicts were either killed at the lake or executed after they were captured. Two of the peaks at Convict Lake are named for the slain posse members.

[@VentureAHighway]

Very cool, I also would not have been walking on that ice... not worth the risk lol. Nice share

[@Cowskiman]

I live next to mammoth creek. Convict is so breathtaking. I love going when there isn’t to many ppl

[@tcsadventures]

It’s beautiful! Probably my favorite lake in the area. Not many people there when we went. Thanks for watching!

[@jeepzentoks542]

Another amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RaquibHasan]

Good video

[@tcsadventures]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@robvog8134]

I ice skated on that lake once or twice, but looking back it was very dangerous and I shouldn't have done it.

[@tcsadventures]

@@robvog8134 You might already know this (don’t think I put it in the video), but 7 people drowned in the lake in one day in 1990. 3 teens who broke through the ice died and 4 others who tried to rescue them also died. The lake has a crazy and tragic history.