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Tamarack Cross Country Ski Area, California
In January, cross country skiers are usually enjoying the beauty and solitude of the Sierra back country at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Area. But in January 2012, when we visited, there was limited snow on the ground. Most of the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Cross-country skiing, Inyo National Forest, Lake Mamie, Lake Mary, Los Angeles, Roy Saari, Ski, Tamarack ski area, Twin Lakes, Winter sport
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The Sierra Nevada Minarets
The Minarets are grand pinnacles of granite, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Their needle-like spires resemble the minarets of mosques, hence their name. They are a popular destination for climbers, with the highest Minaret being 3,738 metres (12,264 … Continue reading
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Tagged California, MammothMountain, Minaret, Sierra Nevada, Steve Fossett, United States
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Ski Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Ski Resort is the largest ski area in California, about a five hour drive north of Los Angeles. It is on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. The town of Mammoth … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Dave McCoy, Inyo National Forest, Los Angeles, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, MammothMountain, Sierra Nevada, Snow
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