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Desolation Wilderness Update: PCT is Clear from Echo Trailhead to Haypress Meadows | Blocked by 8-Foot Drifts Beyond There…

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On June 26-28th Desolation Wilderness Rangers hiked from Echo Trailhead to Aloha Lake. PCT is clear of snow from Echo trailhead to Haypress Meadows. Once you hit Haypress Meadows the trail is obscured by snow with up to 8-foot snow drifts to Lake Aloha. The snow is punchy and makes it hard to follow the PCT. Trekking poles and good […]

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SnowBrains | July 3, 2019
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Helicopter Rescue for Sacramento Woman and Her Dog Who Spent the Night in Desolation Wilderness, CA

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A missing hiker and her dog were airlifted out of Desolation Wilderness, CA after spending a cold night in a remote area, according to authorities. The hiker, a Sacramento woman, was out hiking with her dog Monday in a remote part of Desolation Wilderness, the 63,960-acre federally protected area west of Lake Tahoe. They ended up having to spend a chilly […]

SnowBrains | June 8, 2018
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Pyramid Peak, CA | Hike Summary Of The Tallest Peak In Desolation Wilderness

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This past week we celebrated Summit Saturday… let’s get this outta the way from the get go- Pyramid Peak is a badass hike! It stands at 9,984′ making it the tallest peak in California’s awesome Desolation Wilderness. We chose the route along Lyons Creek Trail, just off Route 50 by Kyburz, CA. It starts off super mellow for about 4 miles until you get […]

Matt Brennan | October 5, 2017
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Lake Tahoe/Desolation Wilderness Trail Status Update: Snow is Still Causing Headaches in the High Country

Desolation Wilderness/ Lake Tahoe, CA Trail Status Update by U.S. Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Unit *** Desolation Wilderness Update: The report and photos below [and above] are from Forest Service wilderness ranger scouting expeditions on July 8 and July 12, 2017. GPS and/or map and compass are still recommended to find the trail along with proper footwear, clothing […]

Guest Author | July 19, 2017
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Tahoe Is Losing Access To It’s Best Backcountry Skiing Terrain:

Parking for access to many of the best backcountry skiing areas in Lake Tahoe has been closed due to the current California Highway 89 improvement project. This improvement project is aimed at reducing sediment runoff into Lake Tahoe and in doing so they closed an untold number of unpaved, roadside parking spots. “What is happening is some of the pullouts people use to park for backcountry skiing are being eliminated,” said Bob Rowen, chairman of the Snowlands Network, which advocates on behalf human powered, winter recreation

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SnowBrains | October 1, 2015
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Tahoe Backcountry Report: The North Face of 9,983′ Pyramid Peak

On May 15th, 2014 our buddy Jon rocked up to the top of 9,983-foot Pyramid Peak in Desolation Wilderness to west of Lake Tahoe. This was a very noble journey as Pyramid Peak is the tallest mountain on the west side of Lake Tahoe. This must have been one helluva long walk. Tahoe is very burnt out and dry down low right now and there is nowhere to start walking towards Pyramid Peak […]

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SnowBrains | May 21, 2014
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