10/11 Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread

[Vets]

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I concur. There is better snow, steeper terrain, and more vertical available elsewhere without liftlines.
However, it is cool that they are offering up lift served for a day. I wonder if they have more snow than they did on opening day in October

[tahoearmada]

went up 5 lakes yeaserday... all snow as soon as you cross whitewolf and the lakes are still about 50% ice... shoulda brought skis... some nice lines to be had above the biggest lake towards cartoon land and estelles corner

[bigpowd]

Probably similar to last year... The castle peak quad with a WROD or two and some small jumps/rails off to the sides

Last year, July 10

[gone2alpine]

True the backcountry conditions are still looking great. But I have about 120 hours of work in the next 10 days so every hour off needs to count! More backcountry runs in August!

[splat]

Went out and milked the nipple for a few turns with Vets and Arno today. Snow was still pretty good. TR later, I imagine...

[gone2alpine]

That looks delicious Splat. Thanks.

[Vets]

The Nipple was so good. Heading back up today.
Here is another photo until I have time to put together a TR:

[powdork]

when i listened to splat's message, i thought he said you guys were going 'cat' skiing at blue lakes. a little later the light bulb went off in my head. 'patch' skiing.
sadly though, i've been stuck at work for the last week

[cumicon]

Hey guys, I'm thinking about coming out to Tahoe this winter. I've never been to Tahoe so I have some quick questions. I would be staying in Incline Village so it seems the best major resorts close by would be Squaw, Alpine, and Rose. What are the approximate drive times to these three from Incline? Also, is it worth picking up a pass for Diamond Peak since it's so close? Thanks.

[dookeyXXX]

Just saw pix of the Sierra Buttes and surrounding area of Sardine Lake: it's still holding tons o' snow up there...

@PD: nice to see that they let you caddies and boat valets mingle with the popular people...

[4matic]

What are the approximate drive times to these three from Incline?

Depends on road conditions. I don't know how often the pass closes to Rose and towards Squaw can be really slow going on storm days.

[TahoeJ]

Depending on your budget, staying in Incline it may not be a bad idea to have passes to both Heavenly and Squaw (or Alpine)... so depending on road conditions that day you can head in either direction.

Hey guys, I'm thinking about coming out to Tahoe this winter. I've never been to Tahoe so I have some quick questions. I would be staying in Incline Village so it seems the best major resorts close by would be Squaw, Alpine, and Rose. What are the approximate drive times to these three from Incline? Also, is it worth picking up a pass for Diamond Peak since it's so close? Thanks.

[splat]

when i listened to splat's message, i thought he said you guys were going 'cat' skiing at blue lakes. a little later the light bulb went off in my head. 'patch' skiing.
sadly though, i've been stuck at work for the last week

We're just picking up your slack, powdork. Here's a shot of Vets.

[UTaho']

We're just picking up your slack, powdork. Here's a shot of Vets.

& again today:

[gone2alpine]

I can't complain that I am getting paid to take kids rock climbing today, but dayum that looks fun. What this forum needs is a JEALOUS button.

[powdork]

buried on page 2??? nuh huh-uhhh.
today was full of win. lots of smooth stuff still to be had even at the relatively low elevations of carson pass

carson pass. we started with the bright side of the moon (didn't top out)


then we hit our sister


things were smoooove up high early


but later in the day there was a slight chop on area waters



off to tioga in 4 hours.
full tr after july ski week

[~mikey b]

FKNA! looks like fun!

[LongShortLong]

I gave a thought yesterday to the coming season... so I'm happy to see summer is still going strong. That lunar run is attractive, if scary looking. Keep after it!

[Vets]

Powdork, great photos.
Does Sisters still go all the way to Roundtop Lake?
Do you know if Woods Lake is open?
Have fun at Tioga.

[~mikey b]

I know that girl in red.

[gone2alpine]

Gone2Alpine, Mrs G2A, JLA415 and a dog hit up the Ghettos for a long hike and ski Thursday. While JLA415 complained about the hiking instead of driving, we packed it up to the top of High Yellow Gully, where coverage is still great relatively in our own back yard.

JLA415 enjoys a patch on the way up.


Gone2Alpine and the devil dog at the top of HYG


The view down HYG


Gone2Alpine catching some late July turns


Some satisfying turns...this snow is gonna last awhile!

[~mikey b]

PD - I know SuPu likes that shit and all, but what's up with the 2 nasty skanks? I'd rather see Vets naked than them.

yuk

[powdork]

Powdork, great photos.
Does Sisters still go all the way to Roundtop Lake?
Do you know if Woods Lake is open?
Have fun at Tioga.

yes and yes and the snow goes quite a ways down the drainage too.

[powdork]

telemike, i've been working the patron bar at the tournament for 4 years now, and every year all the other girls that work at edgewood full time rag on the southern wine and spirits girls that come to cocktail on the beach. over the years i've realized they're just like everyone else. doing a job to try and make ends meet for themselves and in most cases their families

[Vets]

yes and yes and the snow goes quite a ways down the drainage too.

Thanks. About to head that way in an hour. Should be able to do a loop starting at Carson Pass and ending at Woods Lake.