California Recreation Association™
Cross Country Skiing in California
Mt. Pinos/Frazier Park Area:
P.O. Box 1510, Frazier Park, CA 93225
661-245-3438/www.shopoutdoors.com
Best xc in So. Calif.! Less than 1 hr. from L.A. and the coast. Over 50 square
miles of backcountry trail and bowl skiing and snowshoeing, backcountry snowboarding.
Food, lodging services in Frazier Park, just off I-5, 3 miles to the west. Lessons,
ski patrol, tours, ski/snowshoe rentals and retail shop, tele skiing, snowmobiling, tubing
& sledding, snowplay, mountain biking, trout fishing, astronomy & more!
Backcountry
Tracks
26473 Foolsgood Court Nevada City, CA 95959-8500
530-478-1240/backtrax@nccn.net
Backcountry Tracks provides cross country ski and snowshoe tours for adventure travelers
on the beautiful public lands of northern California.
Bear Valley Cross Country:
PO Box 5120, Bear Valley, CA 95223
209-753-2834/www.bearvalleyxc.com
Located in the Central Sierra between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, Bear Valley is a complete
and super scenic xc destination. Immaculately groomed tails for all abilities.
Trails -70km groomed, shared snowshoe, 50km groomed dog trails Rentals -xc, telemark, pulk
sleds, snowshoes Services -senior, children, race camps Children-skis, decorated trails,
games Lodging-on-site Food-yes Services-PSIA lessons, ski shop, ski patrol, dogsleds, kids
sledding hill, ski jouring, orienteering, special events, handicap accessible, sauna.
Eagle Mountain XC:
Lake Tahoe, CA I-80 Yuba Gap Exit
800-391-2254/www.eaglemtnresort.com
Native American setting, log cabin, fireplace, full moon tours, on snow mountain bike
rides, all in a wilderness setting. Best kept secret in Tahoe.
Trails-86.6 groomed trails, shared & separate snowshoe Rentals-xc, pulk sleds,
snowshoes Programs-men, women Children-skis, games Lodging-nearby Food-yes
Services-lessons, ski shop, ski patrol.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park XC:
104 Siskiyou Ave., Mt. Shasta CA
96067
916-926-8600/www.skipark.com
Located on the SW flank of magnificent Mt. Shasta. Spectacular scenery, easy to advanced
trails, warming hut, friendly staff, Races, moonlight tours, educational programs &
events.
Trails-30km groomed, separate and shared snowshoe, 10km dog trails Rentals-xc, snowshoes
Children-skis, pulk sleds Lodging-nearby Food-snacks Services-PSIA lessons, ski patrol,
pets welcome
Rock Creek Lodge
HCR 79 Box 12 Mamooth Lakes, CA 93546
760-935-4170/info@rockcreeklodge.com/www.rockcreeklodge.com
California eastern Sierra backcountry ski lodge. Private or dorm cabins. Meals, lessons,
tours, huts, and sauna. Snowed-in location adjacent to the John Muir Wilderness. Unique
and peaceful.
Trails-15kmgroomed, shared snowshoe Rentals-xc, telemark, snowshoes Children-skis
Programs-children Lodging-on-site Food-yes Services-PSIA lessons, sauna
Royal Gorge XC Resort:
PO Box 1100, Soda Springs CA 95728
530-426-3871/info@royalgorge.com/www.royalgorge.com
North AmericaÌs largest xc ski resort on Donner Summit, Lake Tahoe. Features 328km (88
trails) over 9000 acres of breathtaking terrain, two unforgettable trail side lodges.
Trails-330 km groomed, shared snowshoe, 15km groomed dog trails Rentals-xc, telemark,
snowshoes Programs-women, senior, children Children-skis, pulk sleds Lodging-on-site
Food-yes Services-handicapped accessible, sleigh rides, PSIA lessons, ski shop, ski
patrol, ski jouring, hot tub, sauna
Tahoe Cross Country
PO Box 7260 Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-5475/info@tahoexc.org/www.tahoexc.org
Located in North Lake Tahoe, enjoy 65km of beautifully groomed trails, brand new xc
rentals, trailside warming huts and a warm welcoming day lodge.
Trails-65km groomed, shared and separate snowshoe Rentals-x, snowshoe Children-skis, pulk
sleds Programs-women, senior, children Lodging-nearby Food-snacks Services-PSIA lessons,
ski shop, handicapped accessible
Tahoe Donner XC:
11509 Northwoods Blvd.,Truckee CA
96161
530-587-9484/www.tahoedonner.com
Fantastic terrain and views. World class trails and excellent snow quality combined with
our meticulous grooming and enthusiastic staff. Our skiing really si "out there"
Trails-100km groomed/2.5 km lit, shared snowshoe Rentals-xc, snowshoes Children-skis, pulk
sleds, decorated trails, games Lodging-nearby Food-yes Services-PSIA lessons, handicap
accessible.
Tamarack Lodge Resort XC
PO Box 69, Mammoth Lakes CA 93456
760-934-2442/www.tamaracklodge.com
Beautiful alpine mountains, lakes and forest surround the Tamarack xc trail system. 45km
of track begin at the Historic Tamarack Lodge Resort and cabins.
Trails-45 groomed, separate & shared snowshoe Rentals-xc, pulk sleds, snowshoe
Programs-men, women, senior, children Children-skis, games Lodging-on-site Food-snacks
Services-PSIA lessons, ski shop, ski patrol, handicap accessible.
Yosemite Cross Country Ski Center
Yosemite CA 95389
209-372-8444/yms@dncinc.com/wwwyosemitemountaineering.com
Groomed and marked trails in beautiful Yosemite National Park. No trail fee. Guided
overnite tours to spectacular new lodge on Valley Rim at Glacier point.
Trails-45 km groomed, shared snowshoe Rentals-xc, telemark, snowshoes Children-skis,
daycare Programs-men, women, seniors, children Lodging-on-site Food-yes Services-PSIA
lessons, ski patrol, ice skating