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Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/03/2017
A snowboarder rides a winter wave near Donner Summit.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/16/2014
Skiing a winter corn cycle on Castle Peak's south face.
Jessica Hart
Photo Date:
03/03/2017
Gearing up for another backcountry lap near Donner Pass.
John Cody
Photo Date:
12/29/2015
Sunrise on a snowshoe trail near Donner Summit.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/09/2014
Peter Grubb Ski Hut is a casual ski tour near Donner Pass.
Jessica Hart
Photo Date:
03/03/2017
Discussing route options on Castle Peak from the top of Donner Ridge.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/09/2015
Winter waves come in many forms.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2016
Snowshoe trail near Donner Lake.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/03/2017
Backcountry skiing the Donner Ridge area.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/10/2014
More postcard-worthy views above Lake Tahoe's west shore.
John Cody
Photo Date:
12/29/2015
Clair Tappaan Lodge near Donner Summit.
John Cody
Photo Date:
12/29/2015
Lake Tahoe at Sugar Pine Point State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Santa Cruz is home to Steamer Lane.
Aron Bosworth
Surfers ride waves at Cowells with Santa Cruz Wharf and the Boardwalk in the background.
Aron Bosworth
Catching winter waves during a Santa Cruz sunset.
Shaun Hunter
Stand-up paddlers exploring Santa Cruz Harbor.
Shaun Hunter
A whale whatching outfitter finds humpback whales swimming side by side off the Santa Cruz coast.
Shaun Hunter
California sea lions grab a rest on a Santa Cruz Harbor buoys.
Aron Bosworth
Kitesurfers play in the waves north of Santa Cruz at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Looking for winter waves along the Big Sur coastline.
Aron Bosworth
Big Sur is known to have a wave or two.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/23/2015
Big Sur's McWay Falls is a scenic stopover.
Aron Bosworth
Sand Dollar Beach in Southern Big Sur
Aron Bosworth
Rincon showing here why the wave is also known as the "Queen of the Coast."
Aron Bosworth
Rincon is one of Santa Barbara's premier right-hand point breaks.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
View over Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf, the harbor, and east Santa Cruz Island.