Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: California

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Description
From the wide-open pitches on volcanoes of the southern Cascades to the incredible gullies, chutes, bowls and and glades found in the varied terrain of the Sierra, Benson has skied them all
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find options for a range of skill levels- from easy and moderate to steeper, more challenging advances routes. Weather you’re after a classic turn on Mount Whitney or near Lake Tahoe or an off the beaten path bowl in the Lost Sierra or south of Big Pine, Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: California has you covered.
- 99 backcountry routes- each skied and board tested
- Detailed route descriptions with maps and photos
- Distance, starting and highest elevations, elevation gain, tour time, difficulty level, terrain rating, aspect, and best season noted for every tour
- Regional overviews with info on road conditions, permits and fees, and resources
- "Tours at a glance" chart make route selection easy
- Tips on equipment, mountain hazards and safety, prep, planning and more
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find options for a range of skill levels- from easy and moderate to steeper, more challenging advances routes. Weather you’re after a classic turn on Mount Whitney or near Lake Tahoe or an off the beaten path bowl in the Lost Sierra or south of Big Pine, Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: California has you covered.