Avalanche Buries Car on Carson Spur, CA After Snow Returns to Tahoe Area On Monday, Sierra Avalanche Center said staff members dug out a partially buried car after a small slide on Carson Spur Sunday. A Center representative says staff were able to dig out the car before Caltrans arrived on the scene. The road was blocked and required a snowblower to clear the roadway. Small D1/2 avalanche on Carson spur March 1. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 3, 2020 0 Comments
Don’t Miss These 7 Winter and Spring Events in Truckee, California Great skiing and snowboarding conditions aren’t the only thing visitors to Truckee, California can expect this winter and spring. From dog pull races to popular music and film festivals, Earth Day celebrations, cycling events, and the US Freestyle Moguls Championship, there’s a host of activities to entertain mountain town vacationers of all ages. Here are seven winter and spring events […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Visiting Reno Tahoe? Check Out These Unique Resort Experiences Brought to you by Visit Reno Tahoe Reno Tahoe is brimming with world-class ski resorts and distinctive mountain experiences. Resorts here are always ready to deliver with expansive lake views and exclusive on-mountain events. Check out these Lake Tahoe resorts and their unique features to spice up your next winter vacation. Perfect Your Technique at Mt. Rose The Chutes Searching […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Sierra Nevada Mts, CA Have Only 16% Chance of Having “Normal” Snowpack by April It’s been dry in California lately. But how dry? California’s statewide snowpack is currently sitting at only 53% of average to date. NOAA puts it into context for us below. The most shocking statistic is this: The Sierra Nevada mountains of California have only a 1 in 6 (16%) chance of generating a “normal” snowpack by April 2020. “Current odds […] Industry News WeatherBrains | February 18, 2020 0 Comments
Robb Gaffney On His Way Home to Tahoe After Challenging Cancer Treatment in Houston Robb Gaffney is on his way home to Tahoe!!! At the tail end of his treatment in Houston he didn’t quite have the numbers he’s hoped for, and unfortunately, they did find traces of cancer cells still in his body. But these are things that will be dealt with in on-going treatment back in Truckee. Related: Legendary Tahoe Skier […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2020 0 Comments
The True Value Of A Backcountry Guide: Why and How To Hire One In this world of strong-minded athletes willing to learn by trial and error and DIY attitudes, we’ve forgotten about an easier way of learning and progressing in the backcountry. The guide. Out there every day assessing snowpack, evaluating terrain and implementing the best safety techniques are incredible mountain guides who have chosen to make it their livelihood spending time outdoors […] Brains Alex K | February 8, 2020 0 Comments
How To Hike and Find Powder Days After a Storm at Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA There’s magic when it snows at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA. Both mountains combine to offer up some of the best inbounds terrain of any resort in North America. But even when the storm settles and the usual suspects get tracked out, Alpine Meadows offers something a little further and a little deeper […] Featured Article D’Arcy McLeish | January 26, 2020 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Report: Private Powder Day on Palisades, Granite Chief Peak, Headwall! Report from January 22nd, 2020 Brought to you by Squaw Alpine Squaw Valley ski resort in California reported 5″ of new snow this morning. That snow came with big wind and warmer temperatures so we knew we needed to get high and hope the wind had buffed things out. It had. But not everywhere. We ran straight to Granite Chief […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 23, 2020 1 Comment
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