!TAHOE BACKCOUNTRY! (meetups)

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David_Wells

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Getting crazy excited about winter and all that jazz... Stumbled upon this really rad site with like every ski accsessed line in tahoe (so it seems). I feel that any cats who are on their BC game should have some meetups and go shred and get some fresh throughout this winter.

Heres the website (for those who don't know)

http://www.thebackcountry.net/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1297&sid=265b8b2a334edba22346de4dc4ebb993

Keep this thread alive and I want to chase some early season turns if people are about it!

Super stoked on getting out there!!
 
i think i have an idea where that is... i think its pretty deep but i think you might be able to sno mo most of the way? looks sick. that site is also really good. lists a lot of good hikes
 
cool website. Check out Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Lake Tahoe. Its an old book but it has a ton of good spots. Everything from that site and more.
 
its 6-7 miles to top of peak from road and yeah you and snomo about 5 of those miles. pretty easy skin from road
 
I just moved to the bay area a few months ago from upstate ny, but when I was in Tahoe in march i skied Tallac and Bliss based off of the trip reports from thebackcountry. Most of the peaks along 89 have easy approaches, amazing views, and a lot of diverse terrain! I am definitely down to meetup with people. I will be coming in from Oakland most weekends.
 
Went to an avalanche awareness presentation at California Ski Co. last night in Berkeley. It was super interesting, I am trying to get a group of people together from work and outside to get a group rate on a Level 1 course, any interest? Also, if you are looking for bc ski gear in the bay area, California Ski Co. has a really good in-stock selection (skins, packs, shovels, beacons, probes, packs, airbags, etc.)
 
They had one last night at sports basement!

If anyone wants to take there Aiare Level 1 at Kirkwood If you say you were at sports basement you'll get 50 bucks off, that's what they said last night. I think it's also cheaper too than elsewhere.
 
I want to take my level 2 but I took my level 1 in colorado and the maritime snowpack is way different than continental. debating just doing my level 1 again vs. taking level 2 for more in depth knowledge. thoughts?
 
Don't take my word on this because I am no expert, but this came from Gary Bard who I hear speak last night, he is one of the original AiARE instructors (and i believe founders too).

1) He said since they overhauled the level 1 curriculum a few years ago, you can take sequential courses in any state. They have toned down the emphasis on types of snow in certain regions/snow tests to focusing more on weather forecasting, planning, and terrain selection. So whether or not you should retake may depend on how long ago it was.

2) In my search for courses I have noticed that several places offer level 1 refresher courses. One being the Outdoor Adventure Club out of Lassen National Forest. This could be a good option, they are usually cheaper and look like a more concise curriculum.

3) He said if your in this similar situation trying to choose what type of course to take to shoot AIARE and email and ask. This is probably your best option. info@avtraining.org
 
Its thin but there is some good snow. Did a short tour around Ward Peak today and will be checking out more towards Kirkwood tomorrow. If anyone knows some zones or chutes/colours that are good let me know, as its pretty thin where I usually go looking for some areas that will be good.
 
I did Elephants Back today. It was decent all things considered. The snow on the second section was actually pretty good. Found a short but fun shoot that had snow to get down the first section. You definitely have to pick your way around but there are a few good turns to be had if you are determined. The road out had snow the whole way so you can ski right to your car at the bottom.
 
sick that is good to hear considering that was two days ago you did it. been thinking about hiking (cause its crazy in town) but didnt know if it was worth it.;
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did jakes a couple of days after that last storm, was thin then....
 
Has anyone done Luther or Hiked anything around SLT or Emerald Bay? Heard SLT got a foot but not sure what the status was before the storm. Hoping to hike tomorrow (sunday) ... let me know! Thanks!
 
that's retarded. there's no snowpack there, high avy danger and nobody around there to drive your ass to the hospital.
 
wow guys why such haters? despite the negative comments I ended up going out two days later and skinning... getting two amazing laps. no rocks, buttery snow, and "moderate" avalanche danger.

maybe we can try and make this thread an actual way of discussing the backcountry conditions?
 
Luther pass has been really good the past two days. Probably headed up again tomorrow. I can't wait to get after some other stuff once things settle down a bit.
 
Has anyone ever put some laps in at the abandoned iron mtn resort on the carson spur about 12 miles west of kirkwoood? ill post a picture of the zone ive been looking at. if the snow doesnt get baked there could be some amazing stuff!
 
pretty fucking awesome if you ask me, id be so down to go therehttp://www.epicski.com/t/82323/photos-of-abandoned-iron-mountain-ca-ski-area
 
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