Lake Tahoe’s Water Level Has Peaked Only 1.2-Inches From Breaching Its Maximum Legal Limit From July 6th – July 15 2017, Lake Tahoe’s water level was only 1.2″ from the legal limit (nearby Squaw Valley ski resort was still open on July 15th…). Lake Tahoe, CA/NV is currently only 1.56″ from its maximum legal limit. The lake has now peaked and its level will slowly start coming down (see graph below). This month was the […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 20, 2017 13 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
4th Person Dies Attempting to Summit 14,000-Foot-Peak in Colorado This Summer There is a growing movement to promote safety and educate hikers, due to the fourth death on a 14er this year, reports The Denver Channel. Jake Lord was attempting his 23rd 14er, Capitol Peak, last Saturday when he fell to his death. With over 260,000 summit trips every year in Colorado, a figure which is increasing as more and more […] Climbing Steven Agar | July 20, 2017 0 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
Conneticut Ski Area to Offer Year Round Skiing and Riding: What does a little hill in Connecticut have that Squaw Valley, even with its immense snowpack, couldn’t seem to pull off? The answer: year-round skiing. Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield, CT, is taking a daring leap and offering an alternative method to keep patrons sliding through the four seasons. The only catch: there is no real snow involved. Rather, an […] Industry News Spencer Miller | July 20, 2017 74 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
Edelrid Climbing Co. CEO and “Gear Innovator” Dies in a Paragliding Accident Carsten von Birckhahn, the CEO of Edelrid– a climbing gear company- died in a paragliding accident last Saturday at age forty-nine. If you’ve ever dabbled in the climbing world chances are you’ve come across Edelrid’s gear. By ensuring that all of its rope meets the stringent bluesign® standard, Edelrid set new safety benchmarks all throughout the industry. Edelrid is diverse […] Climbing Lindsay Hayden | July 19, 2017 9 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort Changes Ownership According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort has been sold by owner Richard Gauthier to a group of Pittsburgh investors, all of whom are skiers. Sustainable Hospitality & Development, the new proprietors, will pay $62,500 annually for the first 10 years, $100,000 per year for the next 10 years and $120,000 annually for the last nine years. The […] Spencer Miller | July 19, 2017 1 Like 1 Tweet 0 Comments
California SAR Team Pulled Off 3 Successful Rescues Operations Last Weekend: Climber, Hiker, Paraglider Inyo County, CA Successfully Performed 3 Search & Rescue Operations on Weekend of July 15th/16th, 2017: words by Inyo County Sheriff’s Office photos by Inyo County Search & Rescue July 19th, 2017 The weekend of July 15th and July 16th Inyo County Search and Rescue team participated in three successful high-altitude rescue missions. The first SAR mission involved a man […] Industry News Guest Author | July 19, 2017 54 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe/Desolation Wilderness Trail Status Update: Snow is Still Causing Headaches in the High Country Desolation Wilderness/ Lake Tahoe, CA Trail Status Update by U.S. Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Unit *** Desolation Wilderness Update: The report and photos below [and above] are from Forest Service wilderness ranger scouting expeditions on July 8 and July 12, 2017. GPS and/or map and compass are still recommended to find the trail along with proper footwear, clothing […] Guest Author | July 19, 2017 149 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
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