SnowBrains Forecast: Good Week Ahead in the Sierra, Multiple Chances at Powder Forecast Prepared Wednesday, February 14th, around 12:00 PST Summary There are three storms to watch this week for California skiers & riders. The first arrives this evening/tonight (Wednesday night), with additional chances for snow coming this weekend and again Monday-Thursday of next week. The best days for riding look to be Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday-Thursday of next week. Short Term Storm […] WeatherBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mountain Weather Update 2/13: Snow Bullseyes in Tetons & Sierra Through 2/22 With Feet of Snow “Snow bullseyes in Tetons & Sierra through 2/22 with feet of grand total accumulation, best Teton snow PM 2/13-2/16 & 2/18 & 2/20, best Sierra snow PM 2/14 & 2/17 & 2/19-2/21, overall pattern favors CA/OR/UT/ID/WY/CO 2/14-2/22. Northeast 2/13 storm system is a miss; next hope is PM 2/15 into 2/16 for moderate to heavy snow accumulation VT/NH/ME.” – Meteorologist […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 13, 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
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet Possible For The High Sierra Friday Night Through Saturday Night Forecast Published 12:00 AM MST 1/12/2024 Forecast Summary A storm will move through the region Friday night into Saturday night and bring 1-2 feet of snow above 4500′ in the Sierra. Snow will start Friday night and fill in Saturday from north to south. Moderate-to-heavy snow continues into Saturday night before winding down Sunday morning. Some residual light snow showers […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
Bridgeport, CA: A High Sierra Backcountry Base Camp When I drive through Bridgeport, CA, and turn the corner toward the mountains, I am filled with excitement. This quaint little town, surrounded by green pastures and granite cliffs, is the northern gateway to the High Sierra. Bridgeport always brings a sense of nostalgia and is one of my favorite views of the Eastern Sierra. In my younger years, it […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | December 5, 2023 1 Comment
Hiker Finds Body of Overdue Navy Veteran Missing in Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at about 8:53 p.m., Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call for an overdue mountaineer. Marc Rockwell-Pate was reported overdue by his family after not returning from a climb of Mt. Agassiz. Mt. Agassiz is a 13,899-foot peak near Bishop Pass in the southern Sierra Nevada, California. Related: Loyal Dog Watches Over Missing Hiker’s Body […] Climbing CragBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Dodge Ridge, CA — Dodge Ridge, The Underdog of the Sierras Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area Region, the Sierra Nevada Mountain range was home to my winter escapades. When I was young my family would take me to a wide variety of resorts along the Sierra’s range, however, one that sticks to me as my hometown mountain would be Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Out of all the ski […] Greg Kashperskiy | November 5, 2023 0 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