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Experienced Mountain Guide Dies in Solo Climb at Donner Summit’s Black Wall, CA

Experienced mountain guide Aaron Livingston perished in a solo climbing accident at Donner Summit’s Black Wall at Lake Tahoe, CA. The 32-year-old had been free soloing at the popular climbing spot on Monday evening, September 4, 2023. Livingston had been working for Alpenglow Expeditions as a member of their California guide team. The team at Alpenglow is devastated at the […]
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9 Incredible Sierra Nevada, California Snow Records:

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The Sierra Nevada is no stranger to big snowstorms. As far back as the November 1846, The Donner Party learned this the hard way with a 5-foot overnight snowstorm. Since snowfall record keeping began in 1879, there have been some incredible snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada of California. The Sierras still get huge amounts of snow with Sugar Bowl ski resort leading the charge with 500″ of snow per year. This isn’t surprising as Sugar Bowl is located on Donner Pass, where many of the records below took place. […]
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Snowmobiler Dead After Cornice Break/Cliff Fall/Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, CA Yesterday

A snowmobiler died after falling off a cornice break/cliff fall/avalanche at Frog Lake just north of Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, CA yesterday, March 20, 2021. We are getting conflicting reports from The Sierra Avalanche Center and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with one saying it was a cliff fall and the other saying it was a cornice break/fall/avalanche. The […]
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The Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Requests Public Help to Ensure Success of Donner Lake Run Parking Lot

With good snow and exciting lines, the Donner Lake Run has become a popular backcountry ski area for the likes of Tahoe backcountry users. Beginning at Donner Summit Skyline, the Donner Lake Run offers incredible, picturesque views of the Tahoe area. There’s just one problem… In order to gain access to this area, backcountry recreationists must park in the neighborhoods […]
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