Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding the Tele Bowl ◈

The so-called Tele Bowls are a classic locals backcountry adventure, with easy, close-to-town access from Sherwin Meadows Trailhead. The approach involves a fair amount of travel over flat terrain. Do multiple laps, or check guidebooks for steeper, more adventurous routes above the bowls like the Bardini Chutes and Punta Bardini. Always carry appropriate gear, check with the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC ) for timely snowpack and avalanche conditions reports, and be "avy savvy."
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The so-called Tele Bowls are a classic locals backcountry adventure, with easy, close-to-town access from Sherwin Meadows Trailhead. The approach involves a fair amount of travel over flat terrain. Do multiple laps, or check guidebooks for steeper, more adventurous routes above the bowls like the Bardini Chutes and Punta Bardini. Always carry appropriate gear, check with the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC ) for timely snowpack and avalanche conditions reports, and be "avy savvy."

Avalanche Forecast for 02/11/2025

AVALANCHE FORECAST: It remains possible to trigger a very large avalanche breaking on buried weak layers in old snow. Choose travel routes with lower slope angles and without overhead hazard to limit your exposure. Find out More

Experience Checklist
- Avalanche safety gear
- Backcountry Partner
- Beanie
- Complete backcountry Ski/Snowboard Kit
- Day pack
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Knowledge of conditions & safety/rescue procedures
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Ski helmet
- Ski or snowboard boots
- Ski pants & jacket
- Ski poles
- Skis or snowboard
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Windbreaker/shell
- Winter gloves
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Experience Information

Trail Length
2.3 miles

Trail Surface
Snow

Duration
Half day
This experience begins at the Sherwin Meadows Trailhead.
- Get driving directions to Sherwins Trailhead
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.