Snowshoeing to Mt Pinos

It’s always a good day, when I get out to do some snowshoeing. Truth be told, I’ve only ever snowshoed here in Frazier Park, California from the Nordic Base parking lot at the end of Cuddy Valley Road. I should really try and expand my options. However, snowshoeing to Mt Pinos is a very safe and beautiful place to take friends and family for their first experience in the sport.

Today’s inductee into the wonderful world of snowshoeing is my friend, Tony. We’ve hiked together all over the southern California mountains and some the Sierra Nevada’s over the past year or two. It was time to get Tony out on the ice for a little winter fun.

The conditions were good, although not the best I’ve experienced. There was a nice pristine layer of fresh snow, but the night before was very cold and the powdery goodness was a little crunchy. The sky was a little gloomy as well, but like I said before, it’s always a good day when I’m out.

With the conditions being a little icy and slippery we decided not to go much further beyond the Condor Lookout to Sawmill Mountain. Instead, we headed back to the trailhead and stopped in town and a local Mexican restaurant and had a nice lunch.

It was a great day.

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