Although Northern California rain is off about 40%+ this year, there has been just enough to keep snow on the mountains. What better time than to try a close-to-home (3 hours) in a low altitude destination. The “Three Bs”  (Bruce, Bill and Bob) are taking our first 2009 backpack in Cache Creek Wilderness, off Highway 20 east of Clear Lake. We’ll let you know how it turns out. A resident tule elk herd and black bear are among the wildlife.

Be light. Be safe. Be one with the pack.