Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada
Discover the magic of winter in the Sierra Nevada with our Snowshoeing category. Whether you’re a beginner looking for an easy scenic trail or an experienced adventurer seeking backcountry solitude, snowshoeing offers a peaceful and immersive way to explore the mountains. From groomed routes in Lake Tahoe and Yosemite to untouched powder in lesser-known wilderness areas, we provide detailed trail guides, gear recommendations, safety tips, and trip ideas to help you make the most of your winter adventure. Stay updated on snow conditions, best destinations, and expert advice for exploring the Sierra on snowshoes.
Volunteers Needed For The Ski With A Ranger and Winter Trek Snowshoe Programs Starting in January SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with our Winter Trek and Ski with a Ranger conservation education programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort from January through March 2018. Are you … Read more
Forest Service accepting reservations for 2018 snowshoe program SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin accepting reservations for the 2018 Winter Trek conservation education program on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Winter Trek … Read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Receives Seven Inches of New Snow [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 27, 2017 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows received another seven inches of new snow on the upper mountain, bringing the November snow total to 50 inches. With November snowfall averaging 36 inches over the past 45 years, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is currently … Read more
DUMP ALERT IN THE SIERRA – JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING SKIING Sierra Rec Magazine – November 16, 2017 – A rainy day in the office with the right temperature outside means only one thing for the Sierra. DUMP ALERTS are screaming off the mountains as resorts are scrambling to open more of the mountains … Read more
Well, they did it! MT. Rose opened today for skiing on Nevada Day and Halloween weekend. Winter Season is officially here. How about you, are you itching to get on the slope? So cool that Mt Rose, Our Tallest Ski Mountain in the area, to get open early. The resort is open 8an to 12 … Read more
Crystal Clear Waters Combined With High Alpine Peaks That Will Stop You In Your Tracks Sierra Rec Magazine Adventure Review – September 2017 – Visiting and Exploring 20 Lakes Basin was so much more than I had expected. Have you ever heard a review of a location and it just didn’t do it for you, so … Read more
Dustbowl Revival, Rusted Root and HoneyHoney to play free concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively David Garibaldi returns to Squaw Valley to perform at Thursday Community Kickoff Race viewing, fireworks, bib draw, F-18 fly overs, poster signing, parade, welcome party, California Way and Vendor Village all free to the public Olympic Valley, Calif., March … Read more
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
North America’s largest venue for all things alpine touring, telemark and split board, returns today at Sqauw Valley! Alpenglow Sports has once again partnered with Alpine Meadows to provide its highly anticipated annual Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event Saturday January 21. Participating vendors include DPS, Black Crows, Dynafit, Tecnica, Blizzard, G3, Scarpa, NTN, Salomon, Scott, … Read more
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
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
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
Snowshoeing Adventure at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Stir crazy would be an appropriate word to use for me this week. Many hours at the computer working on our plans for 2017 and finalizing Christmas details and notes. So today when I awoke to snow falling from the sky, I just had to go, get some … Read more
