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 Breathtaking mountain adventures await you in the magnificent and awe inspiring
Eastern Sierra. The Bishop area offers snowshoeing, cross country skiing and
backcountry skiing (Nordic and alpine touring). This area is home to many fourteen
thousand foot peaks with spectacular skiing opportunities. Where to go, just
follow the snow to the White mountains, Bishop Creek Recreational Area, Rock
Creek Canyon or follow the crest to Mt. Tom.
How to get there
The White Mountains offer extraordinary scenic vistas, quiet isolation and
fantastic adventure. You can reach the Mountains by heading south of Bishop
on Highway 395 for 14 miles to Highway 168, just on the north end of Big Pine
where you will go east on Highway 168 for approximately 20 miles and take the
road to the Ancient Bristle Cone Pine Forest. There you will find great opportunities
for snowshoeing until your heart is content. Great scenic overlooks and campgrounds
will make your stay a long and enjoyable adventure. Remember to dress for cold
weather and please be careful as you enjoy the great White Mountains.
Bishop Creek Recreational area offers tremendous access to trails and winter
fun just a few miles west of Bishop. Here you will find miles and miles of trails,
fun and winter adventure. Just take Highway 168 (West Line Street in Bishop)
for 16 miles to the magnificent high country of the Eastern Sierras. You will
find trails in and around Lake Sabrina and along the South Fork of Bishop Creek.
Enjoy!
Rock Creek Canyon offers beautiful awe inspiring winter beauty and adventure.
To get there, take Highway 395 north from Bishop to the Tom’s Place Exit.
Go south or left, on Rock Creek Road to the winter road closure, park and get
ready for your day in the snowy winter wonderland only Rock Creek can offer.
Bring your Cross country skis, snowshoes and be sure not to forget your camera
to capture the adventures of the day!
If high adventure is what you are looking for, just go follow Pine Creek Road
12 miles north of Bishop and this will lead you into the high country. Or you
can take one of the many trails that leads you to the snowy peaks and deep power
only the sierra’s can offer.
For complete guide service and more information on winter adventure in the
Eastern Sierra, contact your best source for professional mountain guiding and
mountaineering instruction at www.SierraMountainCenter.com,
www.SierraMountaineering.com
or www.eastsidesports.com.
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