Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: California

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

• 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.