Following in the footsteps of William Brewer

[Lumbergh21]

Thanks for posting this. Interesting and very well-done videos!

Particularly interesting to me since I've been fascinated with Brewer's travels since I first read Up and Down California, maybe 25 years ago. From 2010-2014 I did a blog to mark the sesquicentennial of the Brewer Survey, posting excerpts from his letters in real time + 150 years, accompanied by present-day photos (my own if possible, borrowed with permission otherwise) of the places he described. The portion you're following starts more or less here.

It looks like only map 9 is currently available on your blog about the expeditions led by Brewer. Is that accurate or am I doing something wrong?

[TehipiteTom]

I found your site invaluable not only in planning out trip but putting the whole expedition into context. I love the way you connected the maps with the camp locations to the text.You must have invested a lot of time to get all of the campsites correct. I will add your link to the videos.

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that! You're definitely putting it to good use!

It did take some work locating some of the campsites (and there are a few I'm still not certain of, the location is my best guess based on the information available) but for me it was a fun and fascinating puzzle.

[TehipiteTom]

It looks like only map 9 is currently available on your blog about the expeditions led by Brewer. Is that accurate or am I doing something wrong?

Map 9 is the only one embedded on the map page, but there are links to the other maps right below it.

[SenorNeiltz]

Watched the first two videos last night -- fantastic! My first journeys as a young boy with my father into the Sierra were multiple overnights from Big Meadow into Weaver Lake. When I got a little bit older he took me over Poop Out Pass into Jennie Lake. It was exciting to find out I was following in the footsteps of Brewer and his men. Looking forward to the future videos.

[Richardtr6]

I found your site invaluable not only in planning out trip but putting the whole expedition into context. I love the way you connected the maps with the camp locations to the text.You must have invested a lot of time to get all of the campsites correct. I will add your link to the videos.

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that! You're definitely putting it to good use!

It did take some work locating some of the campsites (and there are a few I'm still not certain of, the location is my best guess based on the information available) but for me it was a fun and fascinating puzzle.

I would love to chat with you about this sometime and compare notes. I am also a little puzzled about some of exact details relating to the route.

[Richardtr6]

Thanks for all of the comments. After a bunch of distractions got in the way, here is a link to episode 3 for Walking in the Footsteps of William Brewer. just uploaded

https://youtu.be/_tnl9z5ACsg

[Shawn]

I'm really enjoying your videos!

My first hike into the high Sierra was a one night stay at East Lake. I recall looking up at the majestic mountain above, not knowing anything about it but learned soon after getting home it was named Mount Brewer. I likewise studied the history of Brewer and his party, among others.

I wonder if you've read the great book written by William Alsup named "Such a Landscape!" It's a terrific book and a must have for Brewer fans.

Thanks for the great videos.

[Richardtr6]

Hi folks,
I have just uploaded episode 4 of Following in the Footsteps of William Brewer to YouTube.
This one digs more into the backgrounds of these pioneers and the equipment they carried as well as following them across the Sierras, eastwards and addressing the dilemma of how to climb Mt Brewer itself.
Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/f6ht3Vnd9IQ
Richard