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Cross-Country and Snowshoeing in
Central/Southern California
Bear Valley Cross County (209/753-2834, www.bearvalleyxc.com) is in Bear Valley, CA, which boasts substantial annual snow depths. There are 70 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Lessons and xc ski and snowshoe rental equipment are available at Rossignol Demo Center. Bear Valley Lodge offers accommodations. For a full page of info on Bear Valley Cross Country click here. Use Sacramento airport to fly there. CCSAA member
Montecito Sequoia Winter Sports Center (800/843-8677, 559/565-3388, www.mslodge.com) is in Kings Canyon National Park and has 85 km of which 28 km are groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Popular as a family resort in the south central California region, Montecito won the best xc ski resort in the Pacific region in the 2002/03 Best XC Ski Resort Poll. Lessons and xc ski and snowshoe equipment rentals available. Rustic cabins and lodge buildings available and food is served buffet style. Warming huts and yurts in the wilderness several miles on the trail fully stocked with stoves, hot drinks and futons for overnight stays. Naturalist and outdoor education programs, visits to giant redwoods, near to Sequoia National Park.Snow tubing with a handle tow and ice skating, too.
Yosemite Cross Country Ski Center (209/372-8444, www.yosemiteparktours.com) is in Yosemite National Park, which is known for the most stupendous views in the world including Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Glacier Overlook. There are 45 km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Lessons are available. CCSAA member
Rim Nordic (909/867-2600, www.rimnordic.com) in Running Springs, CA is located in the San Bernardino National Forest on Highway 18, 5 miles east of Running Springs and across from Snow Valley Mountain Sports Park (about an hour and a half from LA). There are 20 km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Learn to ski program, lessons, rentals, snowshoes, snack bar and retail shop. CCSAA member
Green Valley Nordic (909/867-5300, www.rimnordic.com) in Running Springs is owned by Rim Nordic and located 3 miles east of Running Springs at the end of Green Valley Lake Road. There are 20 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. CCSAA member
