To say that Lost Trail Lodge offers modern amenities in a rustic atmosphere is an understatement. The lodge includes a gourmet kitchen and unique bedrooms including Jacuzzis in some. It is reached by a 4-mile snow-covered road.

www.losttraillodge.com

Rock Creek Lodge offers rustic lodging at the gateway to spectacular Little Lakes Valley, John Muir Wilderness and the Eastern Sierra. You ski in, but they haul your gear. Access to the lodge is along a groomed road and the lodge also maintains a local groomed trail system. Off-track skiing is throughout Little Lakes Valley and on the adjacent slopes and ridges.

www.rockcreeklodge.com

An ideal home base for backcountry ski and snowshoe vacations in beautiful Hope Valley. This area is chuck-full of excellent backcountry destinations — there's something for everyone from beginner through advanced. Cabin rentals, bed and breakfast cottages and mountain home rentals are available. The cafe is well-known for its fine offerings.

www.sorensensresort.com

Western Mountaineering is known for the finest down equipment available — sleeping bags, jackets and vests. Their quality stems from remaining small and independent. They are responsible for and in control of themselves and hold true to their roots. They are a "hands on" company, with an "In the House" owner. They are driven by a personal commitment to excellence and they remain True, Fair, Honest and the Best.

www.westernmountaineering.com