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Northern Sierra in Winter
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Northern Sierra in Winter 

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Created/Edited: Dec 24, 2006 / Dec 24, 2006

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The Northern Sierra in Winter

While many ways will get you about in the snowy Northern Sierra, my preference was on cross-country skis. Silently they will glide over the new snow, with only a huff or a puff from you as you surmount any slight uphill on your way to a destination.

This now mainly forgone sport offered an inexpensive and easy way to enjoy the winter backcountry, with many enthusiasts eager to promote and share the efforts.

Maybe now also forgone are the colder temperatures that were the norm in the area. While most could hardly tell, I fear the warmer present temperatures may indicate that global warming is now a reality. Yes, as I motored up the Interstate in my even fairly fuel efficient car, then, I was contributing to the demise of the cooler climate. Whether we ever see such sights, again, of the drier powdery snow, and the heavier snowpack, is left to the guesses of the futurists. These photos were all taken from 1978 to 1980.

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Above Schneider Camp

Benson Hut

Pin Descent from Pyramid Peak

Along the back side of Mt. Lincoln

Snow Plastered Trees

North from Carson Pass

Snow Camp In Lassen Park

Royal Gorge Overlook

Skis on the Frozen Bear River



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tommiNice

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Album with beautiful pictures.
Posted Dec 24, 2006 4:39 pm

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