Truckee River is Open for Guided Whitewater Rafting TRUCKEE, Calif. (June 5, 2023) โ Historic winter snowfall is providing fantastic and steady river flows for the Truckee River, near Lake Tahoe, allowing Tributary Whitewater to run guided rafting trips on the highly sought-after Verdi section. Once the high water subsides, expected around early July, rafters can enjoy the traditional Boca run. Truckee River rafting began in May, is […] Riverbrains | June 5, 2023 0 Comments
10 of the Best Bike Parks in North America: Summer is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, the snow is melting rapidly, temperatures are rising, and its time to start trading out the boards for bikes. Biking season is upon us, and we have compiled a list of the best mountain bike parks in North America to help satisfy your gravity fueled adventures this summer season. Whistler Bike Park is arguably the best bike park found in North America. Nestled in the Coast Mountains of British Colombia, its location is key to its incredible biking. And with the opening […] Cycle Jesse Cassidy | June 5, 2023 56 Comments
Jaw Dropping Winter Statistics on Donner Pass, CA This winter was a non-stop pummeling of storm after storm, one atmospheric river after another. Now that May is (almost) over, it is time to recap the numbers on the infamous I-80 in Donner Pass, CA. Thanks to Cal-Trans District 3 for keeping the roads around the Tahoe Basin clear and safe and providing these jaw-dropping statistics on an incredible […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Prepares for Closing Day Weekend as Alpine Meadows Resort Announces Exciting Summer Operating Schedule with Skiing and Riding Available Until July 4th After one of the most remarkable winters in recent memory, closing weekend for the Palisades side of the resort has finally come. Of course, the Alpine side will stay open through the 4th of July for skiing and riding. Summer operations for the Palisades side, including Aerial Tram sightseeing and select activities, will begin mid-June. Hereโs what to expect over […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
Man Skis 3.2 Million Vertical Feet in 140 Days at Palisades Tahoe, CA, This Season We took a couple runs down KT-22 with our Palisades Tahoe App leader in vertical feet skied this season, Kent Bishop! Kent was skiing for his 140th full day this season; his 50th season here at Palisades Tahoe. pic.twitter.com/xnhV81BN1u โ Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe) May 15, 2023 Kent Bishop is retired from his professional life but he’s taken a full-time job […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Stargazing Tours to Return to Northstar Resort in Tahoe, CA Tahoe Star Tours announced today that it is expanding its summer schedule and bringing its popular stargazing events back to Northstar Resort, CA. Those visiting Truckee and North Lake Tahoe are invited to the resortโs Dark Skies Cosmoarium for docent-led stargazing events that will take place on select dates between June and September. Led by amateur astronomer and poet Tony […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Plan Your Spring Turns With These Tahoe Ski Resort Closing Dates Record snowfall has seen many Tahoe resorts extending their 2022/23 ski seasons. All will stay open through Easter Weekend, a few through the Memorial Day holiday, and even through the July 4th weekend and possibly beyond. And with spring skiing comes more aprรจs and more partying… good times! Related: Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now So dig […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2023 0 Comments
722″ – Lake Tahoe, CA, Snowfall is Now Double the Annual Average According to the UC Berkeley Central Snow Laboratory at 6,900โฒ on Donner Pass, CA, which has been keeping precise snowfall records since 1946, this season’s snowfall has doubled the median annual snowfall of 360″. Related: SnowBrains CEO, Miles Clark, Live on FOX Weather Last Night Covering His Viral Video and Deep Snow in Lake Tahoe, CA The area has received […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2023 0 Comments