HOUR RADIUS BEAR VALLEY, CA
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From Hidden Valley, ski mountaineers can climb up to the summit of Mt Shasta and make breathtaking descents down the peak's side. Experienced riders and skiers can access the many powder bowls in the area. With eight glaciers, Shasta has a whole lot of snow, and long, challenging routes once you mountaineer up. Take Interstate 80 East towards Oakland and jump onto Interstate 5 North. Take Interstate 5 North and exit when you see the sign for Central Mt Shasta. For information on backcountry training and guides, con- tact Alpine Skills International, 530-426-9108, www.alpine- skills.com. For Mt Shasta permits, contact Mt Shasta Ranger District, 530-926-4511 (annual passes are $25, a good deal con- sidering a three-day summit pass is $15). For conditions and infor- mation contact The Fifth Season, 503-926-3606, www.thefifth- season.com.
Snowshoe in and then launch into extreme off-piste runs~ in " Bear Valley, cradled between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, 7,000 feet up in the Sierra Nevadas, You'll find a range of terrain to drop into, from shallow open bowls to steep lines off the side of Mt Reba, (You can also head out to Mt Lassen Volcanoes National Park for clear views of the Cascades from afar.) From the Bay Area, take Interstate 580 East to Route 205 East. At Highway 5 take the first exit east on Route 120, then head north on Route 99. Take Route 4 East through Angels Camp to Bear Valley. For more information, contact Mountain Adventure Seminars, 800-362-5462, www.mtadventure.com.
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