Refugio Lรณpez, Argentina Backcountry Report: Incredible Late Season Skiing In South America Report from September 17-18, 2024 Day 1 We started the morning in San Martin de Los Andes, where we spent the previous day at Cerro Chapelco, a four-hour drive from Cerro Lรณpez. The drive during daylight along the Ruta de Los Siete Lagos was incredible. Passing through national parks, stunning miradors of calm lakes reflecting the Andes, and the occasional […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | September 20, 2024 0 Comments
Whatโs New at Palisades Tahoe, CA, for the 2024-25 Winter Season Olympic Valley, Calif. [Sept. 3rd, 2024]โย Palisades Tahoe, California, is celebrating its 75th anniversary by honoring a legacy of innovation, adventure, and excellence. It all began on November 24, 1949, when the first chairlift ascended the mountain, then the longest double chairlift in the world, along with two rope tows. Over the following decades, the resort gained global recognition by hosting […] Industry News Press Release | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
First-Hand Report of a Rescue on Lake Tahoe, NV, and a Reminder of Basic Rescue Hand Signals It was a nice, warm day at Lake Tahoe, so we took a short evening hike along the east shore trail on the Nevada side. The lake was unusually rough, and we saw no boats or SUPs. We went to our favorite swimming place near Sand Harbor and, after a plunge, were relaxing in the evening sun, sitting on the […] Industry News Claire Weiss | August 15, 2024 0 Comments
โCultivating Communityโ Housing Workforce Initiative Launches at Lake Tahoe, NV/CA, September 9 & 10 The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) today announced the launch of โTahoe Living: Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin,โ the next phase of the agencyโs affordable and workforce housing program. Cultivating Community is a comprehensive, multi-year project to help address the housing crisis in the Lake Tahoe Basin while maintaining and improving environmental protections, according to TRPA. TRPA will kick off […] Press Release | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
70-Year-Old Survives 5 Days Lost in the Sierra Nevada Mountains A 70-year-old hiker survived five days in the Sierra Nevada after he had gone missing on July 19. The hiker, Warren Elliot, had failed to return to his campsite near Rubicon Springs, California, because he took a wrong turn during a hike. The man reunited with his family on Wednesday, ย July 24. He survived the blistering Sierra Nevada heat by […] Leander Walchshรถfer | July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Health Advisory Issued After 125,000-Gallon Sewage Spillage Closes Lake Tahoe, CA, Beaches Placer County, California, has issued a health advisory for the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe after a significant sewage spill reached the lake on Thursday evening. The advisory warns visitors and residents of potentially high bacteria levels in the water, which could cause illness upon contact. Related: Plans Leaked for Mark Zuckerbergโs Sprawling Compound on Lake Tahoe, CA The […] SnowBrains | July 21, 2024 3 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesnโt love a good destination ski trip?ย Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 20, 2024 1 Comment
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act WASHINGTON, D.C. โ U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act through 2034. The bill would allow the continuation of […] SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments