With Tioga Pass Road opening this past weekend, it seemed natural to try to find something to ski in the area.
Reports of snow led me to the Conness/North Peak area, where I skied North Peak’s challenging North Couloir.
This proved to be a more technical venture than I expected, but it was in every way a tremendous adventure—one of the best I’ve had in the California Backcountry.
The Bridge to NowhereA favorite Southern California day hike and a dramatic collision between grand plans and nature's wrath.
Mt. Whitney: The East FaceEnjoy a little Fresh Air on Mount Whitney's East Face — an extraordinary high alpine rock climbing route.
PCT: Onion Valley to Cottonwood PassThe Pacific Crest Trail from Onion Valley to Cottonwood Pass—a five day, fifty mile hike through the interior Sierra.
North Palisade: the U-NotchGlaciers, couloirs, and rock in the heart of the High Sierra: 14,242' North Palisade is a true California classic.
Sandstone Peak: Mishe Mokwa LoopOcean, canyon, and city views abound in this easy day hike to the top of Southern California's Santa Monica Mountains.
Mt. Whitney: Mountaineer's RouteFor adventurous hikers, John Muir's Mountaineer's Route offers an unforgettable Whitney climb.
Mt. Langley: Cottonwood Lakes LoopA strenuous but scenic day hike up Mount Langley's Class 3 East-Southeast Ridge and down Army Pass.
Grand Canyon: Walter Powell RouteMy brother and I go off the map in the Grand Canyon to find Walter Powell's 1869 rim-to-river route.
