When to visit Sierra Nevada

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Most visitors to the Sierra Nevada choose either the winter or the summer seasons for their trip. The summer visitors come for the more forgiving weather, though the eastern ranges near Nevada can get pretty hot. Summer is an excellent time to visit majestic Yosemite National Park*. This means crowds of course, and hardier outdoor adventures may want to risk less mild “shoulder seasons” to get a bit more elbow room.

Winter in the Sierra Nevada offers skiers plenty of wonderful opportunities. Lake Tahoe* sees an equal amount of action in the snowy months as it does in the sunny ones, and it’s also the least punishing time to visit Death Valley*. Only the toughest and most masochistic souls spend much time in the mountains in this season.