Trip Report: The “Valdezean Amor Couloir” in the Lamarck Creek Basin | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Report from May 3, 2024 We went for a big walk yesterday. The goal was to ski the North Couloir of 13,280-foot Mt. Lamarck, California. A classic beast that has haunted my imagination for many years… “Valdezean Amor Couloir” Lamarck Creek Basin Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline): 13,200 feet Car: 9,300 feet Vertical From Car: 4,600 feet Vertical […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 4, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 94″ Snowfall in March | Almost Double the Historical Average Report from Thursday, April 4, 2024, and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers New Snow: 24 inches Settled Snow Depth: 58 inches High Temperature: 50°F (April 2) Low Temperature: 10°F (March 31) March Weather Summary New Snow: 94 inches (historical average 55.5 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 6.42 inches (historical average 3.84 inches) Average High Temperature: […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage Good, But Snow Depths Below Average Report for February 14, 2024 New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 40 inches High Temperature: 46°F (February 11) Low Temperature: -4°F (February 9) Ski Conditions and Weather This week brought cloudy skies, cold temperatures, and snow showers. The latter part of the week has been sunny, with temperatures slightly above average. There was a wind event on the morning […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Atmospheric Rivers Contribute to “Upside Down” Snowpack Tuolumne Meadows Report for February 7, 2024 New Snow: 43 inches Settled Snow Depth: 45 inches High Temperature: 42°F (January 31) Low Temperature: 10°F (February 3) January Weather Summary New Snow: 58 inches (historical average 61 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 3.46 inches (historical average 5.05 inches) Average High Temperature: 37°F (historical average 40.2°F) Average Low Temperature: 11.2°F (historical average 10°F) […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Remains Missing on Mt. Baldy, CA, After Going on Solo Hike on Sunday On Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 11:14 pm, deputies from the Fontana Sheriff’s Station received a call regarding a missing hiker in the Mt. Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino County, California. Lisei Huang set out on a hike alone at about 2 pm and has not been heard from since about 4 pm. Related: Human Remains […] SnowBrains | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
onX Backcountry’s New Interactive Content of California’s Eastern Sierra Stirs Controversy Amongst Professional Riders One of the best places in the world to backcountry ski may be the Eastern Sierra of California. The region has a deep snowpack, sunny skies, and stunning high-elevation peaks. Great terrain and easy access add to the allure. Nate Greenburg grew up in these mountains, backpacking and skiing throughout the area, and is the co-author of the book Backcountry […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 7, 2024 2 Comments
12 Months in a Row Skiing California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains Report from Friday, October 27, 2023 We woke up around 8 a.m. to below-freezing temperatures and bright blue fall skies, unsure what to expect for the day. However, one thing was for sure: we were going to find some snow, strap in, and make a few delightful October turns to accomplish our goal of skiing 12 months straight. I had […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Solo Hiker Without Crampons or Ice Axe Rescued From California’s High Sierra After Slipping and Breaking Leg On the evening of Friday, Sept. 8, Inyo County Search and Rescue (SAR) received a call from an injured solo hiker just below Shepherd Pass, CA. He had attempted to ascend the pass, found the trail covered by a snowfield from last winter, and tried to cross the snow without crampons or an ice axe. He slipped, tumbled, lost about […] SnowBrains | September 21, 2023 0 Comments
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