14/?? The OFFICIAL Tahoe Thread

[Eastern Sierra Skier]

Alpine skied way better than I expected on Tuesday. I just got back from instructing at Mammoth for the past two weeks, and it's was way better here. Mammoth was a wind sculpted, rock hard slide for life up top, and pumice strewn down low. It was impossible not to hit something every run (groomed or off piste).

Alpine was a totally different story. Skied four hours, didn't hit anything. The corn cycle was in effect on Lake view. Nice change to ski snow I couldn't hear. I'm back out tomorrow, with renewed stoke. Yes, we need snow. But it could be worse, as evidenced by my trashed skis from two weeks in Mammoth.

Keep the faith, it will happen.

[klar]

I will be in Berkeley next week for a few days for non-skiing related reasons. If I wanted to ski for a day (maybe spend one night if necessary, don't care if resort or touring) where would I best do this and could I get there without a car? I visited Berkeley once when I was 5 and have no idea how these things work there. Any pointers would be appreciated.

edit to add: could bring boots but will not drag skis along so would have to rent. guessing this wouldn't be a huge problem?

[alfajores]

I will be in Berkeley next week for a few days for non-skiing related reasons. If I wanted to ski for a day (maybe spend one night if necessary, don't care if resort or touring) where would I best do this and could I get there without a car? I visited Berkeley once when I was 5 and have no idea how these things work there. Any pointers would be appreciated.

edit to add: could bring boots but will not drag skis along so would have to rent. guessing this wouldn't be a huge problem?

Snowpals on yahoo forums is the quick way to find a ride up and back. There has been recent backlash on high prices and I expect costs to be reasonable for a while. Also a few posting on Shredshare and Craigslist sometimes has rides in the ride share section. When are you looking to go? I might get up there Friday or Saturday.

[SchralphMacchio]

klar, sent you some details over PM.

Renting gear at resort is no problem, and I know that Kirkwood resort actually has gear compatible with AT boots. Other resorts may not have gear compatible with AT boots, so you need to call around.

In Tahoe, best resort coverage right now is at Sugar Bowl (closest to Berkeley), Alpine Meadows, and Kirkwood (highest elevation).

Let me know when you are planning to ski, and I can point you in the right direction for touring. Not much chance of bagging any first descents on this trip

[klar]

Thanks guys! I arrive in B next thursday (15th) and leave the following wednesday. might find time to ski monday or tuesday but really not sure yet. Just trying to figure out what would be possible with limited time. Not looking to bag first descents, just check out new mountains

[lepistoir]

Following up on this, we were up at Silver Peak yesterday. Road goes the entire way and was better covered than a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately provides you access easily to where the snow line is consistent to skin up the ridge).

Clouds yesterday kept anything in the E bowl from softening (we could see the shine). The warming trend made the shaded N-aspects snow sticky unfortunately, as stuff near and below treeline was not wind affected and otherwise would have skied great on a supportable base.

NW trees skied pretty good still - the snow was colder in the NW trees than the NE trees which were much moister. Still this warming definitely got stuff heavy.

Rain crust is continuing to facet.

Thanks much for the timely report. Due to time constraints, opted for dogshit lake peak. Didn't smell like roses, but south facing was soft and fun, then n-facing was crusty and variable. You might have done well to hit the stuff with the mirror shine: it was glazed pow and skied pretty nicely.

[lepistoir]

I will be in Berkeley next week for a few days for non-skiing related reasons. If I wanted to ski for a day (maybe spend one night if necessary, don't care if resort or touring) where would I best do this and could I get there without a car? I visited Berkeley once when I was 5 and have no idea how these things work there. Any pointers would be appreciated.

edit to add: could bring boots but will not drag skis along so would have to rent. guessing this wouldn't be a huge problem?

Paging MARSHALL TUCKER...

[skier666]

A few instagram pics while I work on full write-up:

Ski at a higher level...



Fingers - 98.8% frozen solid...



Boulevard, West Shore slackcountry - firm...to extremely firm...to cement firm in crux.

[The Dad]

I like to hate on Norf Shore, but I have to put in a shout-out for Kevin at New Moon Natural Foods store in Truckee:
That dude has excellent taste in beer and buys some pretty hard to find beer

They also have a nice cheese selection (including Mt Tam at a substantial discount off what I pay in the Bay) at the Tahoe City store, located conveniently a block from Tahoe House. One stop shopping.

I will be in Berkeley next week for a few days for non-skiing related reasons. If I wanted to ski for a day (maybe spend one night if necessary, don't care if resort or touring) where would I best do this and could I get there without a car?

To add to good advice that others have shared, bumming rides is probably the one time when going over the weekend is going to be easier. And crowds shouldn't be too bad, judging from this past weekend and the lack of new snow.

[TurxSki]

Had a blast at Kirkwood today...

Us (and the Bus) are heading there tomorrow...hoping for Spring rather than Bulletproof...

If I wanted to ski for a day...

Sounds like you should be able to get a ride with a Maggot.
But in case it doesn't work out there is the BayAreaSkiBus. It picks up at Rockridge BART (Bzkly/Oak border)
http://www.bayareaskibus.com/index.cfm/sign_up.htm
Cinders & me ride it all the time > Sleep - breakfast - ski - apres - movie - sleep - home again

[WestCoastPDR]

Well Tahoe isn't the only place that has had upside down snow lately. Headed home from skiing targhee the last two days. A few good knee plus deep turns in places but then it turned to buttery smooth pow. Still had a blast. But it was not the fluffy fluff pow pow I had hoped for. Here's a pic for your pleasure and if anyone needs to remember what snow covered mountains look like

[TahoeJ]

A few instagram pics while I work on full write-up

No shit-fuck conditions video? Or soon to come?

[powdork]

No shit-fuck conditions video? Or soon to come?

those are screenshots so i'd assume it's Coming Soon

[skier666]

Given the weather, I'm not rushing but should be done today or tonight

[powdork]

went up to walk the pups on the west facing flank of red lake peak yesterday and to check out a new lens i just got (the nifty fifty)
eback from the other side of 88


we went to the same zone just before the inside slider hit xmas eve. there was considerably more snow then


the dogs didn't seem to mind


at all


we skied too. it was kind of meh, at best

[powfiend]

Im sure some of you have seen the photos circulating instagram lately of terminal cancer looking to be in pretty good condition. Wondering if anyone else has been out to the rubies recently. I talked to a friend out there and he said it was pretty good a few days ago but im a little worried about this warming trend, record highs out that way. Anyways thinking about making the jaunt over there on friday. Please chime in if you have been out there recently or have any tips for where to stay, food, access, ect. Hope everyone is making the best out of our clockwork begining of the year drought

[buildakicker]

Anyone been up to Shasta or Lassen lately? Northern cali snowpack is pulling at me.

[mr mustache]

Damn. We could really use the GSA's omnipotent powers for a storm right about now. Shit's getting ridiculous.

[powdork]

Im sure some of you have seen the photos circulating instagram lately of terminal cancer looking to be in pretty good condition. Wondering if anyone else has been out to the rubies recently. I talked to a friend out there and he said it was pretty good a few days ago but im a little worried about this warming trend, record highs out that way. Anyways thinking about making the jaunt over there on friday. Please chime in if you have been out there recently or have any tips for where to stay, food, access, ect. Hope everyone is making the best out of our clockwork begining of the year drought

elko has plenty of cheap lodging but it's 40 or so miles away. i've slept in my subie at the base of the canyon and been totally comfortable. and i enjoyed the beer here. food and playoffs too

[whatsupdoc]

well a partner bailed late for tomorrow. I was looking to get out and tour for some corn around Carson Pass tomorrow. Conditions will probably be lackluster, but what the hell. call if you wanna get out. 5 two 0 8 two 0 6 two 39
Mike

[TahoeJ]

There was a group of girls at Alpine skiing in sports bras today. I guess it really is spring time. Pond skim next?

The snow was actually pretty good but Sherwood is cooked and not really worth the hike over.

[Ottime]

Does squaw not bother shutting down the high T once the corn gets cooked? Always though that was the best part of Alpine's snow policy.

[unpossible]

Corn isn't cooked, Sherwood Express loading area is now totally burnt.

[skier666]

Classic Tahoe conditions...

[dhklauer]

Classic Tahoe conditions...

Nice work on the Handrail in those conditions.