Skiing In the Sierras
The Sierra, with its high peaks and heavy snowfall, offer plenty of opportunity for skiing enthusiasts. Average snowfall for wintertime in Calaveras and Tuolumne county ski resorts is around 400 to 450 inches for the entire season. That makes for a great base for snowboarding, downhill skiing and cross country.
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With are a wide variety of climate types available in the region, and an ample assortment of activities, from backpacking to bicycling. The Mother Lode area is a superb place to get out and experience the Great Outdoors.

This area has a wealth of parks and forests for day hikes or for bike riding. Plenty of riding stables for a day’s ride-- or an overnighter-- are found throughout the region. During those hot summer months, a gold panning adventure is a great way to cool off-- and the fun of discovering gold in your pan appeals to just about anyone! Also in the area are some of California’s largest cavern systems. Professional tours of these natural wonders are fun and educational for the entire family.

There are many large lakes, and many rivers including some that have class 4 and class 5 whitewater rafting. The Tuolumne River is well known as California’s premiere wilderness whitewater. For relaxing by the beach or breathtaking, adrenaline-pumping adventure, the Mother Lode is your destination of choice.

Fishing in the many lakes and reservoirs of the Mother Lode can be an exciting challenge, as can be a hike into the more remote areas, where you’ll find remarkable fly-fishing in the high country streams, rivers and lakes. You can go it alone, or hire some guides to show you where the big ones are hiding out.

With our beautiful year-round weather and temperate climate, the Mother Lode is a perfect place for golf. There are many courses in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, including some championship courses.

There are many caves in the Mother Lode, due to the composition of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Many of the local caves are run commercially and have regularly scheduled tours, most with easy enough access that the entire family can enjoy an afternoon of cave exploring.