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Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: California

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: California

Paperback

SkiingWest

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ISBN10: 1594858993
ISBN13: 9781594858994
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: Oct 15 2017
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
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.

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