NASA: A “Surprisingly Average” Year for Sierra Snowpack The Sierra Nevada is known for its booms and busts regarding mountain snow. Last year, there was record-high snow, whereas the snowpack was low three years prior. After more than a decade of unusually wet or unusually dry years, the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was close to normal in 2024. Related: California’s April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Crush the Steep Slush Report from Monday, March 18, 2024 I recently made the trek from Boise, Idaho, down to Palisades Tahoe, California, with two buddies to see what this legendary resort had to offer. Turns out, there was plenty! With perfect spring conditions and minimal people, the day was sure to bring us some memorable skiing. Upon our arrival, we were astounded at […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
Placer County, CA, Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Sports Museum Environmental Impact Report Following a comprehensive public hearing where no attendees voiced opposition, the Placer County, California, Board of Supervisors has officially endorsed the Resolution certifying the Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Sports Museum (SNOW) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act. The EIR, meticulously prepared in collaboration with the SNOW Museum Foundation, signifies a pivotal moment after over 15 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
California, Utah, Wyoming, & Entire Western USA Looking Snowy, Green, & Gorgeous From Space on Friday California, The Sierra Nevada, The Entire Western USA, Salt Lake City/The Wasatch/The Uintas in Utah, & The Tetons/Wind River Ranges in Wyoming Looking Snowy, Green, & Gorgeous From Space on Friday, March 8, 2024! Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 10, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA Report: An Inbounds Backcountry Experience on the Palisades Report from December 24, 2023 Yesterday, I got out early at Palisades Tahoe, CA. In line for the funitel before 9am. Bit of a line, but no matter as my buddies who coach for the local kids’ teams were there and we shared a buncha laughs catching up and talking about the future before riding up to the upper mountain. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 25, 2023 0 Comments
Bridgeport, CA: A High Sierra Backcountry Base Camp When I drive through Bridgeport, CA, and turn the corner toward the mountains, I am filled with excitement. This quaint little town, surrounded by green pastures and granite cliffs, is the northern gateway to the High Sierra. Bridgeport always brings a sense of nostalgia and is one of my favorite views of the Eastern Sierra. In my younger years, it […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | December 5, 2023 1 Comment
Hiker Finds Body of Overdue Navy Veteran Missing in Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at about 8:53 p.m., Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call for an overdue mountaineer. Marc Rockwell-Pate was reported overdue by his family after not returning from a climb of Mt. Agassiz. Mt. Agassiz is a 13,899-foot peak near Bishop Pass in the southern Sierra Nevada, California. Related: Loyal Dog Watches Over Missing Hiker’s Body […] Climbing CragBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
12 Months in a Row Skiing California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains Report from Friday, October 27, 2023 We woke up around 8 a.m. to below-freezing temperatures and bright blue fall skies, unsure what to expect for the day. However, one thing was for sure: we were going to find some snow, strap in, and make a few delightful October turns to accomplish our goal of skiing 12 months straight. I had […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | October 30, 2023 0 Comments