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  1. M

    California/Nevada What is typically open in April at Heavenly?

    Question for the Heavenly experts. How much terrain is open at Heavenly in mid-April? I skied there for an April weekend in 2018 and only the trails above Gondola were open. The afternoon temperatures were in the 60s, so it was fun to go to the beach or get in the pool or stroll in the shops...
  2. Stev

    Patchskiing 2020 Edition

    Instead of posting a separate TR for every patchskiing day, I'm going to put them in one thread. I hope that others will add to this. I also hope to provide views, creamed corn and soft-serve snow images, along with some dog stoke. I'll post a few highlights from each day. To see more just click...
  3. Philpug

    California/Nevada Mt. Rose is already offering their "Double Down Pass"

    https://skirose.com/season-passes/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntWq5OvP5wIVoRd9Ch3tjQ7JEAEYASAAEgK21vD_BwE The rest of this year and next...now. Such a deal.
  4. B.A.S.I.C.S. Mountain Rescue, What to do

    B.A.S.I.C.S. Mountain Rescue, What to do

    Accidents at the resort are more common than one might think. Do you know what to do if you encounter an injured skier or rider on the slopes? Syd of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski patrol gives a few useful tips and practices to insure the patient is given the best care possible in a timely...
  5. Andy Mink

    California/Nevada 2019-2020 Tahoe Ski Resorts/Conditions/Meetups Thread....

    OK, we have to start sometime! It's 38° at the top of Slide Mountain this morning. Can snow making at Mt. Rose be far behind?:golfclap::roflmao::daffy:
  6. Tominator

    Does anyone know what ski area this is?

    Looks great!
  7. WadeHoliday

    quick hit impressions of skis from pugski rose demo 4/21

    Thx for bringing out the skis! From AM low vis frozen groomers and chunky (coral reef) off piste to dream corn bumps in the afternoon, it was one of those mixed bag days... Skier: 160lb, 50 year old, pretty good skier, ski moderate to slow pace, like off piste skiing mostly. I tend to review...
  8. Stephen

    California/Nevada Rough day for the backside at Northstar

    https://fox40.com/2019/02/24/riders-lowered-by-rope-from-broken-down-chairlift-at-northstar-california-resort/
  9. kaunosario

    Ski lessons for 11 year old in Tahoe

    Can someone recommend alternatives to the ski schools at Heavenly and Northstar? My 11 year old has tried snowboarding last year but this season wants to learn skiing.
  10. Stev

    Patchskiing 2018

    Instead of posting a separate TR for every patchskiing day, I'm going to put them in one thread. I hope that others will add to this. I also hope to provide views, creamed corn and soft-serve snow images, along with some dog stoke. I'll post a few highlights from each day. To see more just click...
  11. Tricia

    Squaw announces spring 2018 activities and events

    Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is the Official Spring Skiing Capital™ with Special Events, 8am Lift Access, Themed Weekends and More • Squaw Valley offers Tahoe’s longest season, continuing operations through Memorial Day on May 28, weather and conditions permitting • To take full advantage of...
  12. SSSdave

    California/Nevada images final 2018 season Heavenly fresh powder

    For days I'd been closely watching weather forecast information for the storm set to arrive Sunday late afternoon, that was going to be my last good fresh powder skiing day at resorts this season. Thus Sunday late morning under partly cloudy skies began my 4 hour drive up to South Lake Tahoe in...
  13. Tricia

    How Is Your Corn?

    It's been pretty cold at night with some warm days here in Tahoe, which is promising some nice corn. How is your corn harvest?
  14. Ikon vs Epic ... Why Choose?

    Ikon vs Epic ... Why Choose?

    The Epic Pass and its variations have been around for while. Options include the full Epic, Epic Local, Tahoe Local, Tahoe Value, Summit Value, Keystone A-Basin -- according to the website, 17 options in all, with access to 64 resorts all over the world. It's confusing to try to pick even one of...
  15. O

    California/Nevada Squaw condition in April

    Im thinking about going to Squaw after April 9th with the IKON pass. Ill be traveling from NY. Whats the historic temperature in Tahoe during April? and will the Miracle March extend to April?
  16. frontfive

    NH family looking to plan for first out west ski trip

    I am hoping to seek feedback for planning our first trip out west. Background: husband and I avid skiers x 25+ years, average 20-30 days on snow per season, season pass holders at Cannon, other favs: Loon, Waterville, Bretton Woods, Killington, & Jay Peak. Our daughter is 12 and totally keeps...
  17. Philpug

    Can You Still Double Down on Being a Ski Bum in Reno?

    What is the cost of living your dream as a Tahoe ski bum? What are you willing to give up? The Tahoe Basin has the same issues with affordable housing as many other resort regions like Jackson Hole, Aspen, and Summit County. Housing in the area is limited; what is there breaks down into a few...
  18. Tricia

    Doug Pierini - New GM at Kirkwood

    Doug Pierini has a long resume of accomplishments in the ski industry, including a recent stint as vice president of skier services at Breckenridge, which has brought him to the place where he is currently taking a lead roll at Kirkwood. Pierini's accomplishments include PSIA National Team...
  19. Pete in Idaho

    where to go ?

    Have a mountain collective and a Powder Alliance pass. OIriginally thought I would take off through Mt. down to Colo. over to Utah etc. but won't drive that far for groomer runs and so so variable off piste. Really want to powder ski. Thinking now, down to Tahoe, Mammoth, Ariz and NM. Anyone...
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