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Huge Snowstorm Brings First Reported Avalanche of the Season in California (Carson Pass Area)

The Sierra Avalanche Center is reporting a large avalanche on Steven’s Peak in California, following the huge snowstorm over the last few days. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Report below: The October 24-25 storm event deposited copious amounts of rain followed by 6 to 40 inches of new snow across the forecast area. The areas of the […]

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AvyBrains | October 27, 2021
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10,049′ Stevens Peak, CA Backcountry Trip Report + Photo Tour: As Smooth As It Gets…

Katy, Rick, and I rallied down to 10,049′ Stevens Peak near Kirkwood, CA to visit an old friend today.  When I first moved to Tahoe right after college, I lived in South Lake Tahoe, skied Kirkwood, and spent Springs kooking it up in the Carson Pass backcountry in alpine ski boots, no skins, and no clues.  Stevens Peak and Red Lake Peak were […]

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Miles Clark | April 20, 2016
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