Siberia & Shirley Lake Open @ Squaw Valley | Photo Tour: Squaw Valley had announced that they’d open Shirley Lake today, but to everyone’s shock and awe, they opened Siberia as well. Let us qualify that. They opened the hike to Siberia. The chair never moved. This system made it pretty darned fun, though. The hike was refreshing and the snow was perfect. Recrystallized powder rewarded all the hikers of Siberia today. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 21, 2013 2 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Cruisy Corn and Hot Pow at the Spring Skiing Capital Report from May 10, 2024 Every spring in Tahoe, when most resorts start winding down operations and bidding farewell to a great season, one mountain stays open and attracts ski enthusiasts from all over. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update, May 9 | End of May Expectations We arrived at the Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, just before 9 […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | May 13, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update, May 9 | End of May Expectations This post was written by Liz Worgan. We are nearing the end of the 23/24 season, and we know you all are eager to discover what will happen over the next few weeks. There are two things we want you to keep in mind: Temperatures are going to warm up significantly over the coming week. We will not have freezing […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 11, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: A Nasty, Precision Landing in “The Tube Alternate” & a 580-Miles Drive to Park City, UT Report from April 1, 2024 Yesterday was a long, fun day. The day started at 9am with rumors of “The Chimney” being open up on “The Palisades.” I jammed up to the top of Siberia and the sign said Chimney closed. The east wind was howling… For the first two laps, I tucked straight down the Siberia groomer in the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Crush the Steep Slush Report from Monday, March 18, 2024 I recently made the trek from Boise, Idaho, down to Palisades Tahoe, California, with two buddies to see what this legendary resort had to offer. Turns out, there was plenty! With perfect spring conditions and minimal people, the day was sure to bring us some memorable skiing. Upon our arrival, we were astounded at […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Week Report: “Ahhh Chute”, Backflips, 360s, & “Mr Toad’s Chute” in the Sunshine Report from March 18-21, 2024 Monday and Tuesday were fire here at Palisades Tahoe. Silverado open, terrain park perfect, good snow all over. Yesterday, Wednesday, was cooler and windier with firmer snow. Today was windier and firmer again but we figured out where some really fun skiing lived. Monday, we went nuts in Silverado and the Gold Coast terrain park: […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Ski Day #400 of the Past 466-Days | Celebrated with 4 Backflips, 4 Chutes in Silverado, 4 360ºs Report from March 18, 2024 SKI DAY #400 Of The Last 466 Days Yesterday!!! To celebrate 400 I threw 4 backflips, skied 4 chutes in Silverado, tossed 4 360°s, took 1 vicious fall, & skied 1 spine at Palisades Tahoe, CA. I skied 305 days in 1 year last year (Dec 8, 2022 – Dec 8, 2023). Now I’m trying […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: The Arctic is Getting Rainier The Arctic is known for its cold temperatures, which allow precipitation to fall as snow. But as temperatures warm, that snow is being replaced by rain. These changes can affect sea ice in the Arctic and weather patterns throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Related: NASA: Record Summer Melting Across Svalbard, Arctic Circle NASA scientists examined rainfall trends over the Arctic and […] SnowBrains | March 19, 2024 0 Comments