The majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, the highest on the continent, is an outdoor-adventure seeker's paradise. The range is home to the largest, deepest, alpine lake in North America, glorious wilderness areas with ancient pines and giant sequoias, spectacular falls, tranquil valleys and meadowlands, resorts, historic Old West towns, and the best snow sports in America.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort

Parked in the Sierra Nevada range, Mammoth Mountain boasts one of the longest seasons in the country, extending from November until June. A summit elevation of 11,053 feet and hefty 3,100-foot vertical drop are just some Mammoth stats that don't need any embroidering by Bay Area marketing whizzkids. The mountain is served by 27 lifts numbered in the order they were built, giving a nod to in-the-know locals who are able to think in creative, non-linear ways... more info

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

In the southern Sierra, within reasonable reach of the Los Angeles megalopolis, you can still find raw, roadless wilderness. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks remain a largely unspoiled alpine realm, with high-country lakes and mountain streams, snowfields, and scores of peaks that top 13,000 feet... more info

Yosemite National Park

The main tourist attraction in this region. It is one of the most diverse national parks and a treat for lovers of the outdoo. Sure, it's popular, but there's still plenty to see and do far away from the crowds in this stunning place... more info

Inyo National Forest
An incomparable outdoor playground for mountain bikers, hikers, backpackers, anglers, birders, photographers and sightseers... more info

John Muir Wilderness Area
Mountains 15,000 feet high and canyons 5,000 feet deep mark what many consider one of the finest stretches of mountain scenery in the United States. Need we say more?

Lake Tahoe

Besides having one of the highest concentrations of downhill ski resorts in the entire country, the greater Tahoe basin is enchanting, as rich in sparkling natural beauty as it is in wild west folklore. Surrounded by three national forests and several state parks as well, there is no limit to outdoor fun in Tahoe.