A Glimpse of FUN in the Kern River Valley - Promo Video

Video from Kernville Chamber of Commerce, edited by Andrew Pernicano .

Which High Sierra Peaks Are In View?

 As seen from the Baker Point Lookout Tower:

From KernRiverSierra.com:  "...the most unique and awe-inspiring sight of all! In view is the grouping of the highest mountains in the entire contiguous USA! Several High Sierra peaks, including Mt Whitney and other "14ers" line the northern horizon. Because of the north/south trajectory of the Kern Canyon, it is possible to look out to the farthest extent of the Kern River drainage, through the heart of the Sierras."

Read about hiking Baker Point here.

Finally Snow in the High Country!

The high country is white! 

Yesterday (1/24/12) was a gorgeous day in the Greenhorns with a thin layer of fresh powder over a firm base, perfect conditions for free heel fun!     

Views towards Mt Whitney and the High Sierra.

Some tele-turns on a couple inches of snow.

Sherman Pass Road had not been plowed to the preferred winter trailhead as of early January 24th, but it could be clear by now.  There is 1-2+ feet of snow above 8,000 feet.

Winter Conditions can be checked on the Backcountry Web Cam Slideshow on KernRiverSierra.com.