Residents and Visitors Invited to “Heal the Land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, June 22 Volunteers will lace up their boots this Saturday morning, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects. Related: Microplastic Concentration in Lake Tahoe, CA, is 3rd Highest of 38 Watersheds Tested Worldwide […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Shastina, CA, Report: Cracking the Code of The Cascades’ 3rd Highest Volcano This report is from Saturday, June 1, and was written by Ryan Turner. Shasta’s little sister, Shastina, typically gets much less attention than the bigger Shasta. However, Shastina is the third-highest Cascade volcano after Shasta and Rainier and has a very large crater of its own. All the route descriptions to Shastina show a long traverse from the Bunny Flats […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 15, 2024 0 Comments
Donate to the Tahoe Trails Endowment and Become an AllTrails+ Member for Free Through July 4, Tahoe Fund donors who contribute $25 or more will receive three months free of AllTrails+ This summer, the Tahoe Fund is teaming up with AllTrails to offer a new opportunity to give back to Tahoe trails. Anyone who contributes $25 or more to the Tahoe Trails Endowment by July 4, 2024, will receive a free 3-month AllTrails+ […] SnowBrains | June 13, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: The Soul Cleansing Winter Wonderland of Bear Valley, CA Looking for a down-to-earth and tranquil mountain? Nestled amidst the beauty of California’s vast Sierra Nevada mountains, Bear Valley Resort beckons outdoor enthusiasts with a year-round haven. From its renowned downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain to its charming small-town village atmosphere, this resort promises an unforgettable experience. Just two hours from the greater Sacramento area and three hours for those […] Jack Bynum | June 12, 2024 1 Comment
9,945′ Tioga Pass (SR 120), CA, Opens for the Summer on Monday, June 10 Effective Monday, June 10, all roads leading to Mono County will be open to road warriors seeking escape in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. Tioga Pass will officially open on June 10 at 7 am, marking the full opening of the three high-elevation gateway passes that close each winter season and providing access to the pure natural wonder of California’s Eastern […] SnowBrains | June 9, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Kicks Off Summer Season with Resort-Wide Offerings and Signature Events Guests can enjoy warm-weather activities, special events, and live music all summer long. Palisades Tahoe, California, ushers in the summer, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events. Related: ’23/’24 Season Recap at Palisades Tahoe, CA Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival: The 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will take place at Palisades Tahoe on August 3 and 4. Headliners […] SnowBrains | June 7, 2024 0 Comments
Trip Report: Black Mountain – “North Face Chutes” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Report from June 1, 2024 I was exhausted the past week after skiing 461 of the past 541 days. Yesterday was no exception. I searched for an easy one. One that wouldn’t end me… Black Mountain in Virginia Lakes appeared just right. 11,770′ Black Mountain “North Face Chutes” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline): 11,700 feet Car: 9,800 feet […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closing Day 2024 Report: Raucous Summit Party & Finally Got the Damn D-Spin 720º Report from May 27, 2024 Closing day at Mammoth Mountain was all-time on Monday… It was especially poignant for me. One of my big goals each year is to land a D-Spin 720º. My initial goal was to land this trick until I was 40-years-old. I’d copied that goal from the legendary Mike Douglas who vowed to stomp that trick […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 31, 2024 0 Comments
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