Heading to the first tee reminds you of the adrenalin rush you experienced as a teenager attending your first live performance of your favorite rock band for the first time. As you travel from the practice facilities to No. 1, a very playable dogleg left par four, you pass through the rustic Covered Bridge over a rushing waterfall and encounter two lakes and the beautifully manicured ninth and eighteen greens.

The No. 1 tees are elevated above the fairway so there’s no mystery about the landing area you are shooting for. A good tee shot sets up an easy approach to an inviting green that frames the view of Beckwourth Peak in the distance. Whether you score a birdie, par or bogey, you have just tasted one of the most enjoyable mountain courses in the country and can look forward to seventeen additional treats.