Avalanche Watch Issued for Central Sierra Nevada, Including Lake Tahoe Area The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains from Ebbets Pass (CA-4) north to Yuba Pass (CA-49), which includes the greater Lake Tahoe area. THE BOTTOM LINE (issued Wednesday April 20th) Watch out for slabs wind-blown snow near ridgelines and rapid warming on sunny slopes today. Signs of instability include […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 21, 2022 0 Comments
Personal Account of an Amazing Snow Immersion Rescue and Recovery at Dodge Ridge, CA On Thursday, January 28, 2021, my friend Justin Calbert died in a snow immersion incident at Dodge Ridge. What’s amazing is that he’s alive today to hear and tell the story. Justin is a 38-year-old snowboarder who has spent his entire life at Dodge Ridge. He is one of the most talented and strongest riders I know and is very […] Mike Bartholow | February 5, 2021 5 Comments
Mono Winds Damage Dodge Ridge, CA On January 19, 2021, the Central Sierra was hit by strong northeast winds, commonly known as Mono Winds. Sustained winds in this unprecedented wind event averaged well over 100mph, with gusts estimated at 130-150mph. Wind damage was widespread on the Highway 108 corridor and in nearby Yosemite National Park. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and severely damaged infrastructure at Dodge […] Industry News Mike Bartholow | January 27, 2021 0 Comments
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