Trail Conditions

Winter is now finally upon the Downieville Downhill, after a wonderfully long season. We were shuttling into December this year! But the mountain has decided to cover itself in a blanket of snow and take the rest of the season off.

So, no more shuttles through the winter.

But looking forward to spring, we will be posting thawing conditions to this page. We will try to forcast opening of the downhill so you can make plans for the first shuttles of the season in 09!

Snow melt begins in April and we plan to open at the end of May.

During the winter:
Our bike season is between the snows, however we do have winter activities. For information on snowmobile rides for Lakes Basin & Yuba Pass contact Bassetts Station, Mike and Carol 530-862-1297. Visit the world's most informative snowmobile website with State and provincial links ISMA. The Shoe Club (Cathy 530-862-0733) has bi-monthly snowshoe adventures including overnight snow camping. The Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Club (Rep. Roger Whitsell) 916-772-2772 features snowmobile rides, dinners and adventures. Downieville Outfitters offers backcountry skiing/snowboarding snowmobile shuttles via email reservation, cost is $50 for two shuttles/per person.