Trip #2 to the snow was this last weekend. Went up to Round Valley near Boreal Ski Resort(hwy 80) The snowshoeing hike was fairly mellow(3.5 miles) w/a small climb over Castle Pass(8000'). We made camp in the valley looking up at Basin Peak & Castle Peak. Wow what a view. This was quit a place to be.
The second day after Breakfast half of us ventured up Basin Peak. After making our way to the summit, we traversed the ridge line enroute to Castle Peak. The view from both these Peaks was breathtaking. When climbing to the summit of Basin, I looked across the horizon west and could see Mt. Diablo in the Bay Area.
The third day morning came w/a night of restless sleep. At least I learned on this trip how to stay warm at night. We all had breakfast, packed & were ready to head home. Both trips were very fortunate considering both trips had amazingly good weather.
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