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Still owned by ski bums, just new ones.

As of May 2023, High Sierra Snowcat is under new ownership.

Discover the Eastern Sierra

Professional backcountry ski guiding and snowcat access to backcountry yurts in the Mono Lakes region of the Eastern Sierra.

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Backcountry Yurts

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Snowcats

4,231′

Vertical Terrain

9,000

Acres of Terrain

350+”

Annual Snowfall

Good Times

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2

Backcountry Yurts

2

Snowcats

4,231′

Vertical Terrain

9,000

Acres of Terrain

350+”

Annual Snowfall

Good Times

Blower Powder in the eastern sierra
big mountain line off black peak
Ski tour Green Creek to Twin Lakes-51
Backcountry skiing Virginia Lakes
Clients stoked about High Sierra snowcats
Hanging out at the Backcountry Yurt in the Eastern Sierra

Choose Your Adventure

Join us for a professionally guided multi-day experience with snowcat shuttles, big lines, great food, newly remodeled yurt, and exceptional service.

Now offering summer bikepacking, backpacking, and hiking excursions within the Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 

High Sierra Snowcat & Yurts operates under a special use permit with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest. 
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“After a decade in the ski industry with experience from New Zealand to Alaska and everywhere in-between we realized;

We love taking people skiing. We love the Sierra Nevada. We love our cozy yurts ready to welcome you after a epic day in the mountains. Can’t wait to share this incredibly unique experience with you!”

Drew Layman & Tessa Andrzejczak
Owners/Operators

Overnight Yurt & Snowcat Assisted Backcountry Ski Touring

This is a unique experience, different from any other guided backcountry snowcat skiing. Our guides will take you uphill with a hybrid of mechanical and human-power to help you experience the best skiing in our 9,000 acres of terrain. This approach allows us to ski more vertical than you could possibly get solely on foot, while still feeling the sweet satisfaction of "earning your turns".

It’s the purest way to enjoy backcountry skiing and our guides are here to help you get the most of it and enjoy it safely. This is an experience for the skier or rider who wants to experience the mountains in the most unfiltered way.

Afterwards, your group will stay at one of two fully-equipped backcountry yurts. Our staff cooks up delicious meals for dinner, breakfast and your lunch for the next day.

Ready to explore the East Side?

#goodtimes in the #backcountry #yurtlife ...

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#powder #dreams #highsierras #bridgeportavalanchecenter #monocountytourism ...

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What a crew! @aiare_official #americanavalancheassociation @monocountytourism ...

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#backcountry @monocountytourism ...

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We`re fired up for another great winter season. We still have open space in our avalanche courses and Feb 11-13 is open. #backcountry #powder #splitboarding #splitboardingistheanswer @highsierrasnowcatandyurt ...

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NEW PRIVATE GROUP AIARE Avalanche Courses ...

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We`re building yurt and *new hut* ahead of the first winter storm. Thanks @sammy.k.o for rad clip. #monocountytourism #backcountryskiing #shadesofwinter #yurt #yurtlife #winter23 ...

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*NEW Bridgeport Avalanche Center Webpage. Save, Donate, and sign up.

https://bridgeportavalanchecenter.org

@monocountytourism @monocountysar @monocounty #aiare #avalanche #americanavalancheassociation
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#powderdreaming @highsierrasnowcat in the #highsierra #backcountry ...

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NEW Avalanche Courses ...

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#CanyonCoolers winter and summer adventure! Take it to the river or on your next #easternsierra #skiadventure .
#mountaintime #monocounty
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So fired up for winter 2023! Thanks @trailmasterhammond ...

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