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Meet the Owners of High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt Near Mammoth Lakes, CA

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 […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Sets Saturday, December 27 Opening Day as Significant Winter Storm Approaches

Sierra-at-Tahoe announced Tuesday that it will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Saturday, December 27, coinciding with a major storm expected to bring several feet of new snow to the region. The resort said lifts are scheduled to begin running at 8:30 a.m., with operations planned until 4 p.m., conditions permitting. At least the Easy Rider Express lift is expected […]
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“Significant Snow After A Lot of Rain” Forecast for Lake Tahoe, CA | Nerdy Video from UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab

Video Forecast from December 18, 2025 This is a super nerdy and quick analysis of the rain and snowstorms coming to Lake Tahoe, California. “After a slow start to the snow season in California, the models are showing some relief with potentially significant snowfall the week of 12/22 after a lot of rain. Dr. Andrew Schwartz does a quick discussion […]
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Skier Carried in Early-Season Avalanche in California’s Eastern Sierra, Walks Away Uninjured

A skier was swept about 150 feet in an avalanche on Mt. Olsen in the Virginia Lakes area of California’s Eastern Sierra Mountains on Sunday, November 30, according to an update shared by the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC) on December 2. The avalanche occurred at roughly 10,600 feet on a northeast-facing slope and broke 12 to 24 inches deep […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 10/11: Three Different Storms This Week with 12″+ Possible on Sierra Peaks

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather update videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Rain/snow continues 10/11 with snow at the highest of elevations in UT/CO. Next (2nd) storm system with Raymond remnants arrives 10/13-10/16 and a colder 3rd storm system […]
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Sierra Nevada Resiliency Team Enters Second Season Supporting Ski Patroller Mental Health Across California and Nevada

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Ski patrollers are well-known for their expertise in responding to emergencies on the mountain. What can get overlooked for many ski patrollers, as with other types of first responders, is the mental toll that responding to emotionally charged situations day after day can have on an individual over the course of a season or career. Though patrollers can have stress […]
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Kilian Jornet Sets 56-Hour FKT in Sierra Nevada After Cycling 900 Miles From Colorado to California

After summiting all 56 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in just over two weeks, Spanish mountaineer Kilian Jornet hopped on his bike, cycled nearly 900 miles across the desert Southwest, and set a new supported fastest known time on Norman’s 13, one of the Sierra Nevada’s most demanding alpine routes. Related: Kilian Jornet Climbs all 56 Colorado 14ers in 16 Days […]
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2 Hikers Rescued from Iconic Climbing Route on 3rd Pillar of Dana, a Notorious Eastern Sierra, CA, Ski Line

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Two hikers were rescued late Sunday night after becoming stranded while scaling the 3rd Pillar of Dana, a dramatic granite buttress rising above the Eastern Sierra near Lee Vining. The incident occurred on the final pitch of the Regular Route, a classic technical climbing line known for its exposure, complexity, and alpine setting. The Mono County Sheriff’s Office said it […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Reaches Agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to Settle Litigation on Proposed Development Plans

Palisades Tahoe has reached an agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to settle litigation challenging proposed development in Olympic Valley. The organizations have issued the following shared statement: “Sierra Watch, Keep Tahoe Blue, and Palisades Tahoe negotiated in good faith to find a solution that effectively ends the fourteen-year conflict over Olympic Valley while supporting the social, economic, […]
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mammoth Mountain, CA – The Mecca of the Eastern Sierra

Mammoth Mountain, California, carries a kind of mythos. Whether it’s the thrill of skiing on an active volcano (its last eruption was 700 years ago), the remote charm of its location on the scenic Highway 395, or its legendary long seasons—something about this mountain is truly special. Anybody who has been here understands why people make the long drive from […]
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Historic June Lake Building is For Sale: A Fully Renovated, Income-Producing Commercial Property in California’s Eastern Sierra

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The heartbeat of June Lake’s entrance corridor—the 7,000+ square foot building at 2588 CA Highway 158—is officially for sale, for $1.75 million. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully modernized, income-generating real estate asset in one of California’s most scenic and idyllic mountain towns. Related: T-Bar Social Club to Open in Revitalized June Lake, California With a rich […]
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Missing Camper Found Alive After Almost a Month in Snowy Sierra Nevada Wilderness

Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old from Jeffersonville, Georgia, was found alive Wednesday afternoon after surviving nearly a month alone in the snowy Sierra Nevada wilderness. Her discovery near Lake Edison brought relief to her family and the Fresno County community, concluding an intensive search that spanned nearly 600 square miles, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Related: Could You Survive […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Agrees to Compensate Guests for Missed Ski Days During COVID Pandemic

Sierra-at-Tahoe, California, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its handling of single-day lift ticket sales during the 2020-21 ski season. The settlement follows claims that the resort sold tickets for specific dates without disclosing parking restrictions that ultimately prevented some guests from accessing the mountain, according to Top Class Actions. Related: Reflecting on 5 Years Since […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Quick Sierra Powder Shot Monday-Tuesday, Spring Corn Follows

This forecast was created at 7:30 a.m. PST on Monday, May 12. A late-season spring storm brushes the Sierra early in the week with modest, moderate-density snow before high pressure restores dry, warmer conditions through Friday and leaves only a slim chance of a weak follow-up system next weekend. Totals of roughly 4″-7″ around Tahoe and lighter amounts further south […]
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