"Forty-five minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, California, lies some of the most expansive ski terrain in the Eastern Sierra. Accessing the upper alpine above Conway Summit is the key to unlocking this area. Luckily, a cat skiing operation provides direct access to the backcountry in this beautiful area without needing touring gear. High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt is one of 18 cat skiing operations in the entire U.S. and offers fully mechanized cat skiing in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains."
"Drew Layman and Tessa Andrzejczak became the new owners of High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt (HSS) in 2022. Before their ownership, the company was primarily a human-powered backcountry experience. Now, Drew and Tessa specialize in fully mechanized cat-skiing and high-quality yurt accommodations. Skiers can show up with their downhill gear and get a taste of the backcountry. The first year was mostly exploration and making the company their own."
"One of the most exciting things to hear from Drew is how they maximize skiing time for guests. With the snowcat shuttling guests up the mountain, there's no need for skinning. This allows guests to fit in more runs with fresh legs and enjoy 8,000 to 12,000 vertical feet daily. The extensive road network allows skiers to bag 8-10 runs in a day a"
High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt operates fully mechanized cat-skiing above Conway Summit, offering access to vast Eastern Sierra backcountry without touring gear. Drew Layman and Tessa Andrzejczak purchased the operation in 2022 and transitioned it from a primarily human-powered experience to a cat-skiing and yurt-focused operation. The first year involved exploration and building a road network to shuttle skiers. The operation enables guests to avoid skinning, increasing run counts and preserving fresh legs. Skiers can log 8,000 to 12,000 vertical feet daily and expect 8–10 runs per day when conditions permit.
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