Winter REC

Travel Resources and Road Conditions in Lake Tahoe

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Highway 89 Emerald Bay Road and Interstate 80 are open without restrictions. All roads are accessible to Lake Tahoe.   Mar. 8, 2017 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 680 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety … Read more

SQUAW VALLEY WORLD CUP – Smart Parking Tips

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Premium 48-Passenger Amador Stage Lines Coach Buses will run regularly from Truckee Tahoe Airport and Tahoe City Transit Center 6am — 9:30pm on March 10 & 11 • Carpooling incentivized with POW Parking, free premium parking for vehicles with four or more passengers [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Feb. 28, 2017 – As the 2017 Audi FIS … Read more

Lassen National Forest – Jonesville Snowmobile Area Trails Update

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CHESTER, Calif., February 16, 2017 – Several of the trails in the Jonesville-Butte Meadows Snowmobile Area have been compromised by heavy rain and snow. Water is tunneling beneath the snow, making it unsafe to groom the trails where this is occurring. Additionally, smaller creeks are overflowing their banks, making travel across them difficult. Visitors should … Read more

Sugar Bowl Host D Money Dozen, Annual Kick-off Event For the Silver Belt Series

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Ski or ride Olympian and World Champion Daron Rahlves’ 12 Favorite RunsThe kick-off event of the annual Silver Belt Series, D Money’s Dozen is a fun, challenge event the whole family can enjoy.  Ski or ride Olympian and World Champion Daron Rahlves’ 12 favorite runs across Sugar Bowl’s iconic slopes.  Event registration includes logo item, … Read more

Bear Valley Host FREE Backcountry Film Festival

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Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival is coming to Bear Valley on Saturady, January 21st! Join us for a series of winter sports films and a short avalanche safety presentation hosted by the Nickolay Dodov Foundation. Admission is FREE, though donations are appreciated and go directly to the Nickolay Dodov Foundation. Doors open at 6 … Read more

The Sierra Is Getting Hammered

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Over 4 Feet Of Snow On Multiple Mountain Resorts Causing Much Excitement & A Few Headaches January 4, 2017  – The Sierra Mountain Snow Reports to this point in the season have left many wondering if we were ever going to see the type of snow we saw last year.  As experts head out in … Read more

Snowshoeing Off HWY 88 ~ What a View

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Silver Lake from Mud Lake rec area

Mudd Lake Recreational Area Snowshoeing Adventure New Years Day 2017, a beautiful bluebird ski and great temperatures before the next storm rolls into the Sierra.  Time to strap on the snowshoes with my oldest son Brandon and try out a new area in the Sierra. The Silver Lake region on HWY 88 is one of my favorite summer … Read more

A Backcountry Treat The Day After Christmas in Lake Tahoe

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Spooner to Marlette via North Canyon Rd in Winter A Guest Post by Paul Cain, Director of Lifepoint Expeditions The day after Christmas 2016 in the Sierra’s above Lake Tahoe was epic. I arrived at Spooner Lake around 10:30,am with the objective to snowshoe up toward Marlette Lake, then create some fresh backcountry tracks on … Read more

Winter Begins and 2017 Free Admission Days at Lassen Volcanic National Park

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  MINERAL, CA – The recent storms and transition to icy winter conditions have closed the Lassen Volcanic National Park highway through the park to vehicle traffic for the season. The park highway is open to the Manzanita Lake area at the north entrance and to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, one mile inside the … Read more

SNOWMAKING BEGINS AT LAKE TAHOE RESORTS

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North and South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – Nov. 3, 2016 – Lake Tahoe experienced a 400 percent increase in average rainfall for the month of October according to the National Weather Service, culminating in “the second wettest October in recorded history.” The weather is setting up Tahoe’s most consistent and reliable snow surfaces for the … Read more

SQUAW VALLEY | ALPINE MEADOWS LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP

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Olympic Valley, Calif – Nov. 1, 2016 — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows officially launched its new mobile application, designed to enhance the guest experience on and off the mountain with easy group creation and tracking, detailed performance tracking, Village navigation, lift ticket pre-purchase capabilities and real-time lift, trail and snow data. With the resort opening … Read more

TICKETS TO 2017 AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP ON SALE NOW AT SQUAW VALLEY

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The World Cup Returns to Squaw Valley California In 2017 OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA (Aug. 26, 2016) – Did you hear that the 2017 AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP is going to be held at Squaw Valley in 2017?  Thats right the best in the world are heading back to Squaw Valley for a world cup event … Read more

33rd Annual Snow Golf Tournament & 26th Annual Cushing Crossing at Squaw/Alpine have Changed Dates to Extend Season

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TWO ICONIC SPRING SKIING CAPITAL EVENTS RESCHEDULED TO CELEBRATE EXTENDED SEASON AT SQUAW VALLEY | ALPINE MEADOWS •    Snow Golf at Alpine Meadows moved to April 16, Cushing Crossing pond skimming at Squaw Valley rescheduled for April 23 •    Grand prizes to include round trip airfare on Alaska Airlines [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 8, 2016 … Read more

Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Punch Through the 400" Season Snow Accumulation with Weekend Storm

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Northstar and Kirkwood Ski resorts  join growing list of 400″ Snow Accumulation at Sierra Ski Resorts this Winter Lake Tahoe – Several Tahoe resorts have officially reached 400 inches of natural snow accumulation this season, and are well on their way to even more. Happy skiers and snowboarders enjoyed fluffy powder as it continued to … Read more

"Miracle March" Delivers on day one in the Sierra

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Snow totals from 10″ to 44″ across the Sierra Sunday March 6, 2016 – Waking up this morning across the Sierra we are ecstatic to find that mother nature did indeed bring the snow we all saw coming. From as little as 10″ to upwards of 44″ across the Sierra fell in the last 24 … Read more

Guided Snowshoe Hike on Friday March 4 in Lassen National Forest

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Lassen National Forest Almanor Ranger District to Host Guided Snowshoe Hike on Friday March 4 CHESTER, Calif., February 22, 2015 – Lassen National Forest’s Almanor Ranger District will offer its next guided snowshoe walk on Friday, March 4 at the Almanor Ranger Station on Route 36. Participants should meet at the Almanor Ranger District Office … Read more

Rahlves' Banzai Tour Set to Kickoff 2016 at Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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Rahlves’ Banzai Tour February 27, 2016 – February 28, 2016 Location: Kirkwood Time: 10:00a The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour is racing in it’s purest form. Big mountain freeride meets ski / boarder-cross action! Taking place at three Lake Tahoe, CA resorts it’s head to head action four at a time, top to bottom, down a wide … Read more

Snow Alert! The Sierra Receiving Snow Again after long Break.

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SNOW ALERT! El Niño Strikes Again as Flakes Currently Fall on Northstar California Resort  The forecasted weather system has begun to work its magic on Northstar California Resort as flakes are currently falling on the mountain. The Western Weather Group calls for up to 14 inches of fresh snow accumulation overnight and continuing into Thursday … Read more

Inyo National Forest Cautions Snowmobilers of Off-Limit Use

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  Off Limits Snowmobile action raises concerns in INYO National Forest. Inyo National Forest, February 2016 – Based upon reports from rangers and visitors alike, the Inyo National Forest is reminding snowmobilers to respect off-limit areas of the forest that are closed to snowmobiles. Forest Service rangers are patrolling closed areas for illegal snowmobile activity; … Read more

Sierra National Parks Prepare For Fee Free Day Monday Jan18th

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Bring the Snowshoes, Skis and Sleds as Monday in Fee Free Day in the Sierra National Parks National Parks, USA-  Fee Free Day for Martin Luther Kings Birthday January 18th, provides everyone the opportunity to take a day and enjoy our national parks. In the Sierra, we are blessed with Four National Parks, Yosemite, Lassen … Read more

Guides to Skiing the Sierra for Christmas and New years

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The Fresh Sierra Snow has thousands heading to the Slope for the Holidays Sierra – Families have struggled to find a white Christmas in the Sierra for the last several years. However with the fresh dump of powder here in the last week that brought up to 3 feet of fresh snow and another storm … Read more

Winter Fishing Tips in the Eastern Sierra

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Winter Fishing in the Sierra provides a great experience Winter Fishing often brings thoughts of crazy guys sitting on the ice as I snowshoe by on my next adventure. However, a great Fall “back country” fishing trip with a friend over on Sonora Pass has me paying more attention to  the ins and outs of … Read more

Lake Tahoe Forest Service accepting reservations for 2016 Winter Trek program

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Forest Service accepting reservations for 2016 Winter Trek program SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin accepting reservations for the 2016 Winter Trek Conservation Education program on Monday, December 14, 2015.  Teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Service at 530-543-2694, Monday through Friday … Read more

Winter Recreation Update in the Inyo National Forest

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Winter Recreation: Play it Safe Visitors and residents to the Inyo National Forest are excited for winter recreation with early snowfall this year. Winter recreationists must plan their adventure considering the current conditions, the weather forecast, and the terrain and geography that will be traveled.  Knowing what to expect will make your winter visit safer … Read more

Auburn Ski Club Ready to Kick-off Clubs 87th Season

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Auburn Ski Club offering youth winter sports programs this winter Soda Springs Ca – November 24, 2015 – Auburn Ski Club Training Center is ready for the winter season with a full range of Downhill, Cross Country, Snowboard and Biathlon programs for the whole family. Enrollment for all the club’s programs are open now. This will be … Read more

Winter Recreation in the Sierra Starts – The Morning After Image Review of the Sierra Mountain Peaks

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The Morning After – The Sierra Mountains are Covered in a White Blanket after the Recent Storms.
A Visual Dream as we wake on Wednesday Morning to see clear blue Skis and White Covered Peaks.
Hope you enjoy the opening of Winter REC season in the Sierra. Ski Season has begun and most Resorts will be open by the end of the week if they are not already skiing.






Yosemite High Country
Yosemite Nov 11 2015

Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park Nov 11, 2015

Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley

Inyo National Forest Preps for Winter Conditions This Week

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The Inyo National Forest is preparing for winter conditions. The forecast brings the possibility of snow in the upcoming days. As such, the forest may implement winter closures for roads that access the Reds Meadow Valley and Mammoth Lakes Basin areas of the Inyo National Forest. Overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley will be … Read more

Over-snow vehicle use designation comment period extended for Plumas National Forest

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Three More Dates in October to hear from the public on OSV USE Designations in the Plumas National Forest QUINCY, Calif. – October 7, 2015 – The scoping period will be extended until November 13, 2015 for the Forest Service environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to designate over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on roads, … Read more

Snowshoeing Lassen Volcanic National park

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snow covered trees and rocks in the middle of a snowy mountain

  Lassen Volcanic National Park – Snowshoe Guide – Ok, I admit it, I love snowshoeing. I received my first pair of snowshoes for Christmas this year and am already hooked, which has me exploring all my favorite Sierra Locations for information on where to go snowshoeing. So where are the can’t-miss locations to visit … Read more

Horseback Riding in the Eastern Sierra – Fay Luther Trail in The Carson Valley

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Trail through the forest

A friend of ours (Andi Van Berkum) in the Carson Valley sent over a few photos of their Horseback Ride on New Years Day in The Carson Valley.  Looks like a gorgeous ride this time of year. Weather on News Years was a bit brisk but enjoying the trails on the Eastern Sierra  was a … Read more

Snowshoeing In the Sierra – A First Time Day adventure

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We all have firsts in life right. Well this last weekend was Sierra Rec Publisher, Charlie Pankey, first time snowshoeing. This is an account of the trip, the adventure and elements of snowshoeing that make it an addictive Winter REC option in the Sierra. Merry Christmas to me- Snowshoes given to me by my parents. … Read more

Best Sledding and Tubing near Tahoe

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The Best Places to take the family Sledding near Tahoe. We get requests this time of year about sledding and tubing options Near Lake Tahoe. So here is a list of both Paid and Free sledding options known around the Tahoe Basin. Obviously the best place to sled for some is the nearest patch of … Read more