Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
Hey, Trek! Where do you go? Bill and I haven't snowshoed in forever because of the traffic going up toward Truckee. We used to hike up to the bowl by Castle Peak and glissade down if it had powder (tough in find in the Sierras). If we can go someplace without the weekend ski traffic, we'll be there! We even have a Mountain Smith sled to haul a boat load of snacks.
Sorry SK just saw this post - I have been busy putting all manner of toys together, reading stories and playing What's in Ned's head? LOL dont ask about that one.

We normally head up towards Castle Peak but I agree the crowds, traffic etc can be a drag. Last winter we did do a little snowshoeing off 49 above Nevada City along some trails but you really cant get far enough away from the road for my liking. Also last winter we had a lot of snow (by local standards) so Im not sure if those same areas will have anywhere near that amount of snow this year.

I got a great book last winter that lists lots of good snowshoeing areas in Northern California (I cant seem to find it at the moment). When I manage to dig it out I will PM you if I find any that look good for you and MR SK and that keep you away from the hoards of people and traffic.