Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2016
The cross-country ski trail at Donner Memorial State Park is relatively level, making this adventure appropriate for all ability levels.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2016
The Donner Memorial State Park's visitor center has a collection of displays and maps relating to the Donner Party and cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2016
The Donner Memorial State Park cross-country ski trail begins immediately behind the parking entrance kiosk, located 100 yards west of the visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2016
From the Donner Memorial State Park trails, you can reach the edge of Donner Lake. Note the views of Donner Peak in the background.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/05/2016
The Glacier Way Trailhead is a popular starting point for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/05/2016
Signs mark the network of trails in the Donner Ridge region, which is close in proximity to the Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/05/2016
The peak of Donner Ridge with panoramic views of the Sierra.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/05/2016
Unless there was a recent storm that brought a lot of fresh snow, the parking area and trailhead at the top of Glacier Way is easy to spot. Overflow parking is available at the end of Glacier Way in the cul-de-sac.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/16/2015
The trail to Donner Peak and Mount Judah climbs in a forest of red and white fir trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/16/2015
At the summit of Donner Peak, it's a good idea to remove your snowshoes for the final scramble over some rocks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/16/2015
From Mount Judah's summit at 8,234 feet above sea level, you'll look down on Donner Lake and the surrounding Truckee area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/16/2015
The Donner Peak and Mount Judah Trail begins to the left of this sign post.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2015
A snowshoer ascends the route to Andesite Peak.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2015
The view at the top of Andesite Peak offers 360-degree views of Donner Pass.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2015
The crags at Andesite Peak. The slopes of Northstar and Boreal ski resorts are visible in the distance.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
The steep sections of Castle Peak viewed here are great for advanced backcountry skiers and confident mountaineers.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
Nearing Castle Peak's summit with the Castle Peak-Basin Peak ridgeline behind.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
Castle Peak's south couloir.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
Castle Peak's south face.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
Skiing corn on Castle's south face.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/26/2014
The trail to Castle Peak climbs gradually to Castle Pass (7,880 ft). A waypoint on the Pacific Crest Trail, Castle Pass is also the junction for the Sierra Club's Peter Grubb Hut, located in Round Valley.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date: 
03/26/2014
Skinning up Andesite Ridge.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
An information kiosk marks the beginning of the skin track and cross-country ski and snowshoe trail that heads to Castle Pass and Andesite Peak.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date: 
03/16/2014
Castle Peak's south aspect rises above the approach trail.