Great page! Obviously a labor of love. Have you lived in the area or something?
I have a snow MOuntain experience. We once planned to backpack up there in September. We drove in from the south (Clear Lake) on perhaps 30-50 miles of dirt FS roads. Diddn't see many people...until we got to the trailhead. Couldn't find a spot--it was huntin' season! The pickup next to us had about 30 empty shell casings, perhaps 20 beer cans, and an empty fifth of Jcak Daniels. Aw shucks, we forgot the food. Let's get the f*ck out of here. Camped instead at a cool, foggy KOA in FOrt Bragg and gorged on blackberries all evening.
I found out about Snow Mountain in the '100 Classic Hikes' book, and decided to check it out. By the time I'd decided to do the page, though it was apparent that it would be time-intensive, it was too late to turn back. It was a lot of fun going there and checking it out, anyway, though. Bummer that when I finally got up, the views sucked, but it was still worth it. I could see the area filled with hunters- the recreational users seem to be more 'diverse' than in the other mountainous areas I've seen in California. Do you plan on going back? Did any of the beer cans have anything left in them?
Thanks for the great directons. An alternative for people coming from I-5 north of Willows, I feel that 162 west from Willows is a much better way to get to Stonyford.
mpbro - Jun 16, 2003 9:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page! Obviously a labor of love. Have you lived in the area or something?
I have a snow MOuntain experience. We once planned to backpack up there in September. We drove in from the south (Clear Lake) on perhaps 30-50 miles of dirt FS roads. Diddn't see many people...until we got to the trailhead. Couldn't find a spot--it was huntin' season! The pickup next to us had about 30 empty shell casings, perhaps 20 beer cans, and an empty fifth of Jcak Daniels. Aw shucks, we forgot the food. Let's get the f*ck out of here. Camped instead at a cool, foggy KOA in FOrt Bragg and gorged on blackberries all evening.
Diggler - Jun 19, 2003 10:09 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentI found out about Snow Mountain in the '100 Classic Hikes' book, and decided to check it out. By the time I'd decided to do the page, though it was apparent that it would be time-intensive, it was too late to turn back. It was a lot of fun going there and checking it out, anyway, though. Bummer that when I finally got up, the views sucked, but it was still worth it. I could see the area filled with hunters- the recreational users seem to be more 'diverse' than in the other mountainous areas I've seen in California. Do you plan on going back? Did any of the beer cans have anything left in them?
John - Jun 17, 2003 10:28 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page Dirk. It was nice seeing this peak on the drive back from Hubris!
pilz8 - Jun 17, 2003 2:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page, I am glad you put this mountain in here. I hope to climb this mountain someday.
Jonodo - Dec 11, 2004 3:59 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat Page. Lots of good info!
Diggler - Dec 13, 2004 2:44 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
Diggler - Oct 6, 2005 11:33 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
Brian Jenkins - Jan 16, 2006 8:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHey nice one, Dirk.
Diggler - Jan 17, 2006 10:31 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote, Brian. Hey, just got up 2 more volcanoes (both over 17,000', too)! Take care, D
Brian Jenkins - Jan 17, 2006 3:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNo kidding! Didn't know you were heading off on a trip. Where did you go? Sounds like S. America??
(I'll have to check your profile page for pics.................)
Brian Jenkins - Jan 17, 2006 3:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAh, Africa! Nice. I'll watch for the trip report.
brianhughes - Aug 7, 2006 8:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks ...Thanks for putting up this excellent page - it was a big help during my trip up there this past weekend.
AlSandorff - Aug 26, 2012 11:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Alternate routeThanks for the great directons. An alternative for people coming from I-5 north of Willows, I feel that 162 west from Willows is a much better way to get to Stonyford.
jkalember - May 12, 2014 6:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Snow MtnVisible from the Sierra Crest at Mt. Lincoln at the top of Sugar Bowl.