Northern California


Northern California has some of the most beautiful trails in the west. Starting with Santa Cruz north through the bay area, east to Downieville. The snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking and biking dominate the area in Northern Califonia…

When entering the backcountry, proper precautions should be taken, including your health and fitness levels, avalanche beacon and the know-how to use it, shovel, compass, friend, weather information, and common sense.