Skiing the Sunny West: Water Or Snow
Outdoor experiences can be most enjoyed if you know the activities you want to
undertake. A lot of places in California and Arizona offer different outdoor activities
that most nature enthusiasts would love to visit. There are also a lot of activities
where you can enjoy. You can climb Mount Shasta located in Siskiyou, California.
A lot of mountain climbing enthusiasts attempt to climb the mountain’s peak. You
can enjoy a climbing activity during the months of April to October. Many attempts
to climb the summit have been made during the winter as well. The most popular
and well-taken route towards the summit is the Avalanche Route, otherwise known
as John Muir Route. The hike begins at Mount Shasta Alpine Lodge at Horse Camp.
It is situated in the southwest side of the mountain and is elevated at 7,900 feet.
During winter, the most popular routes taken are the Sargents Ridge and the
Casaval Ridge. This is done to avoid avalanche during winter by taking another
route.
Another great place to visit is the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Aside from the breath
taking scenery of the place, you can enjoy white water rafting along the Colorado
River where the canyon is carved. It is within the Grand Canyon National Park
which is one of the first parks in the US. Aside from rafting, you can also try hiking,
running and helicopter rides for a broader view of the Grand Canyon. Camping
grounds are opened on a seasonal basis. Camping on the South Rims and the
North are restricted and allowed only on reservation basis. You can also try the
newly opened Grand Canyon Skywalk located at the west of the Grand Canyon
village. However, you will not be allowed to bring a camera for picture taking since
accidents in breaking the glass where the Skywalk has been made may occur.