A Different Short Tahoe Hike: Frog Lake Overlook
There’s a few hikes around North Tahoe that seem to be on everybody’s list: 5 Likes Trail, Shirley Canyon and the Mount Judah Loop. Hiking… Read More »A Different Short Tahoe Hike: Frog Lake Overlook
Mark’s Reports
There Is Still Skiing In Tahoe On July 4th
Okay, we’ll be honest here. This trip report is from skiing that happened on July 3rd. We’re confident that there was still plenty of snow… Read More »There Is Still Skiing In Tahoe On July 4th
New Yoga Shack?
A reader sent in this photo from a recent hike at Alpine Meadows. No, it’s not a yoga shack, nor is it a furniture… Read More »New Yoga Shack?
Return To Mount Lola
It’s been a month since our last trip to Mount Lola. There’s still quite a bit of snow out there. Most of that snow is… Read More »Return To Mount Lola
There Goes The Neighborhood…
For those that thought the Five Lakes Trail was already overused and overcrowded….wait til the next few weekends! The Five Lakes Trail was just featured… Read More »There Goes The Neighborhood…
Yes, It’s Really Called “The Nipple”
It’s been 2 weeks since I skied last and that was far too long. We’ve been planning a trip to The Nipple, off of Highway… Read More »Yes, It’s Really Called “The Nipple”
Boreal’s 4th Annual Summer Shred Set For Saturday
You have got to respect the management at Boreal. Those folks know how to manage snow. Boreal has always been known for being the first… Read More »Boreal’s 4th Annual Summer Shred Set For Saturday
It’s A Wrap At Mammoth
It was a eerily quiet closing day at Mammoth. Mammoth had initially announced Memorial Day weekend as their closing weekend. Quietly last weekend, they extended… Read More »It’s A Wrap At Mammoth
June Lift Served Opportunities Dwindling In California
Mammoth defined “indefinitely” today. Although they had hoped to rely on a snow storm and cool temperatures this week to preserve snow this week, instead… Read More »June Lift Served Opportunities Dwindling In California
It’s Not Over Yet At Mammoth Mountain…Season Extension Now Official
In fact the skiing and riding was quite good today at Mammoth. We made the one day rally to Mammoth Mountain today for what is… Read More »It’s Not Over Yet At Mammoth Mountain…Season Extension Now Official
Survey Markers In Place For Hot Wheels Chair
A reader sent us a picture after noticing new survey stakes were in place for the new Hot Wheels lift. It’s hard to imagine them… Read More »Survey Markers In Place For Hot Wheels Chair
Still Plenty Of Snow For The Adventurous At Mount Lola
The conventional wisdom is that all of this year’s snow is already gone. A trip over Donner Summit seems to verify that with a lot… Read More »Still Plenty Of Snow For The Adventurous At Mount Lola
Pass Deadline Extended…And The Most Unremarkable List Of Improvements Ever
Yawn. Squalpine made the usual announcement that the Super Pass “deadline” has been extended. You now have an additional 23 days to purchase your pass… Read More »Pass Deadline Extended…And The Most Unremarkable List Of Improvements Ever
When Lifts Stop Running In Tahoe…It’s Mammoth Season
As always, there was no shortage of Tahoe skiers and riders at Mammoth this weekend. No matter when the lift-served season ends in Tahoe, there’s… Read More »When Lifts Stop Running In Tahoe…It’s Mammoth Season
It’s Been A Rough Two Seasons…Looking Ahead To Next Season
No, this is not going to be an article about surviving the takeover of Alpine Meadows by Squaw Valley. Let’s talk about snowfall records. If… Read More »It’s Been A Rough Two Seasons…Looking Ahead To Next Season