sierra avalanche center
Avalanche warning issued for the backcountry around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 4:11pm
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe area through 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5.
The affected area is the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Avalanche Danger...HIGH avalanche danger exists today and tonight in the mountains.
Tahoe athletes to offer backcountry safety tips during free live panel session
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:12am
Featuring some of the biggest names in skiing and snowboarding, the inaugural Tahoe Backcountry Awareness Week will culminate with the Athlete Summit on Thursday, December 17. The free virtual event, designed to encourage those planning to venture into the backcountry to educate themselves before doing so, will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a live Q&A period with Michelle Parker, Jeremy Jones, Elyse Saugstad, Cody Townsend and Amie Engerbretson.
Winter Storm Warning until Monday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until noon on Monday, April 6. At 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said to expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.
Heavy snow to continue through Monday; Avalanche warnings, Road closure update
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 8:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecast snow is here, with 2-3 feet reported at the upper elevations. The snow is affecting lower elevations as well, with chain controls starting to the west at Apple Hill.
If on the roads, check conditions often and go slow as there is snow and ice on the roads and a lot of traffic. There is another 21" of snow forecast for Sunday at lake level.
For up to the minute information, visit https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads and http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads.
Chain controls as of 9:00 a.m. Sunday:
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Column: Reaching a new generation through environmental education and outreach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:45pm
After a gangbuster start to the winter season, a lot of us in Tahoe are wondering where all the snow has gone. Sitting here at the end of February with snowpack numbers dwindling, snow lovers are chomping at the bit, waiting to see the storm track shift back our way.
Still, the mountains have been buzzing with activity as skiers and snowboarders race to the mountains to enjoy what natural snow we’ve received and are ever thankful for the assist from local resorts’ snowmaking operations.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Rain in the Lake Tahoe Basin; Higher elevation snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 11:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning remains in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 10:00 a.m. Monday. It is currently raining at lake level and at Echo Summit.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Sierra from Yuba Pass to Ebbetts Pass from Sunday morning until Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
The latest storm system is still over the Sierra with more on the way. With high of 38 and low of 33, expect rain to continue in South Lake Tahoe.
Road conditions at 11:00 a.m. Sunday:
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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 9:36am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Storm Warning still in effect thru Thursday morning… with somewhat of a break today… But, Strong Winds are continuing to impact upper mountain lifts… Call Ahead! Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Diamond Peak is Closed due to Power Outage… Call Ahead … Road Controls posted on All Highways in and around Lake Tahoe with I-80, Hwy 88, Mt. Rose Hwy & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED… Back Country Avalanche Danger is HIGH… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 9:38am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 9:26am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Challenging Monday for Resorts… All expecting Winter Storm Warning to kick in this morning and thru Thursday morning… 4 to 8 feet predicted to fall above 7000 feet! Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Donner Ski Ranch, Squaw & Alpine… Mt Rose is Closed today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs: 34F-44F. (24F-34F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 110 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:05am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Powder to the People reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Weekend Sunday Funday… Expect delays in lift openings… Winter Storm Warning in effect for continued snow showers and light to moderate winds thru 7 pm tonight. Road Controls – Chain Restrictions posted on All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Ski or Ride with a Buddy if go off-piste… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 8:32am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Day Weekend… Resorts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Storm Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. Road Controls Posted for all roadways with chain restrictions posted. Hwy 88 & Emerald Bay Road Closed… Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 9:26am
Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts… Resorts are digging out and Lifts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. At this time (8:30 am), I-80, Hwy 88, Hwy 267, Hwy 431 & Emerald Bay Road are CLOSED… All other roadways have chain restrictions posted. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!
Winter Storm Warning through Sunday in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 1:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe from Valentine's Day through Sunday, February 17 at noon.
After a day that saw mostly rain at lake level, the National Weather Service updated the warning, extending the length of the warning that originally issued and lowering snow levels through the three-day period.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 9:56am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Happy Valentine’s Day and Lake Tahoe Discovery Day! Fresh Snow reported at the highest elevations at all resorts… Wet Weather, Strong Winds and Threat of Lightning has most scheduled lifts on Hold… Many Resorts opting to CLOSE Today… Call Ahead! Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 10 pm Thursday with snow level expected to lower today. Backcountry Avalanche Danger is High! Stay Dry and Be Safe!
Roads a mess through the Sierra tonight, I80 closed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 7:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tonight is an excellent time to stay off the roads around Lake Tahoe. As of 7:20 p.m. I80 remains closed from the CA/NV state line and Applegate. US 50 over Echo Summit was closed at 7:00 p.m. for avalanche control and SR 88 is closed from Peddler Vista to Red Lake Creek/the Carson Pass. SR 267 at Northstar is closed as is the Mt. Rose Highway, SR 431.
SR 89 around Emerald Bay has not opened since the storms last week and remains closed.
On the roads that are open, vehicles stuck in snow and accidents have been reported.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 9:08am
All Resorts are open and near full operations for your Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day… Snain & Mixed Precip reported at Resort this morning… WIND HOLDS reported at Resorts… Respect All Patrol Closures… Avalanche Watch Posted… More Snow coming with a Winter Storm Warning posted for 10am thru 4am, Monday… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 8:59am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 8:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
16th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival headed to town
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 6:51am
Event Date:
December 8, 2018 - 6:30pm The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is like no other film festival in the world and the public is invited to find out all about it when they celebrate their annual event on December 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort, where it all began 16 years ago.
This is not your typical stuffy film festival. This fun high-energy evening will fuel your passion for action and ignite your senses for adventure. It highlights the best adventure sports films of the year and showcases the action sports world's best talent.
Two upcoming movie premiers to raise funds for Sierra Avalanche Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 2:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Have some winter fun and help kick off the ski season with a trilogy of movie premiers dubbed "Lord of the Boards." The Lake Tahoe premier of the feature movie, Blank Collective's film Before Blank, is headed to both north and south ends of the lake courtesy of Local Freshies® with a portion of proceeds going to the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC).
Flood, wind, avalanche and storm warnings in place: 2 -5' of snow expected above 7500
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 1:30pm
There are several warnings in place for South Lake Tahoe:
Avalanche Watch - The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a backcountry avalanche watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Friday between Yuba Pass at the north and Ebbetts Pass to the south.
Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 10:51pm
EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.
Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.
This year's recipients:
Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado
Fundraiser at Flight Deck to benefit Sierra Avalanche Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2017 - 6:00pm
Flight Deck Sports Bar and Grill at the Lake Tahoe Airport is holding a Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) fundraiser on Friday, December 1 starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be music by Cash Only Band's Davin & Dallas, raffle prizes, and the showing of a movie and short films, all for $10.
"Boondockers Fourteen," a snowmobile movie, will be shown along with short films by local Ty Dayberry and Bird Flu Crew, and a snowmobile avalanche awareness movie, "Knowledge is Power."
There will be food and drink specials all night long as well.
Backcountry skiers trigger avalanche near Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/18/2017 - 8:35pm
Three skiers in the Hourglass Bowl area on Tamarack Peak near Mt. Rose triggered a 600 foot long avalanche around 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Nobody was seriously injured though two of the party were slammed into trees and rocks according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.
Heavy new snow was falling rapidly at the time. The avalanche was about three feet deep and 200 feet wide.
A group of 4 or 5 were skiing in the area, with three of them involved in the slide. Two of the skiers lost their skis and another had a possible broken ankle.
South Lake Tahoe 5th-Graders take part in Winter Adventure Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 5:15pm
Wildlife survival, avalanche safety, snowmaking, and environmental restoration are all part of the curriculum at a unique outdoor classroom at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Nearly 300 fifth-grade students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (TLUSD) took part in the EpicPromise Winter Adventure Program over five days in January and March. The program includes a ride up the ski resort’s Aerial Tram, snowshoeing, and getting hands-on learning experiences at a trio of educational stations.
Skier caught in avalanche on Mt. Tallac
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 7:02pm
The Sierra Avalanche Center is reporting a skier-triggered avalanche in "The Cross" on Mt. Tallac Saturday. A group of eight skiers had been in the area about 11:00 a.m. and they skied the main entrance to the cross with some wet, loose snow activity observed.
Then, a group of two skiers went to the top of the mountain to descend into "The Cross." The first skier made several turns into the slope which released a slab avalanche.
Avalanche on Mt. Tallac above Lake Tahoe 1,000 feet long, 150 feet wide
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:17pm
The Sierra Avalanche Center is reporting a large (D4) slide that appeared to run during the rain on Monday, February 21 in Desolation Wilderness on the slopes of Mt. Tallac above Lake Tahoe.
The 1,000 foot long avalanche named Corkscrew Slide Path, started at an elevation of 6800 feet and was approximately 150 feet wide. Trees up to approximately 6 inches in diameter were visible within the debris at the end of the slide.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 8:33am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 22.
A WINTER STORM WARNING EXPIRES THIS MORNING AND THERE’S PLENTY OF FRESH POWDER…
MORE FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THERE’S SOME BLUE SKIES THIS MORNING.
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 9:17am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, February 21.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT THRU WEDNESDAY MORNING.
24”- 40”+ OF FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS.
CLOSED RESORTS: MT ROSE SKI TAHOE; DONNER SKI RANCH; ALPINE MEADOWS
ALL OTHER RESORTS REPORTING UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ON HOLD AND DELAYED OPENINGS AFTER SNOW SAFETY… CALL AHEAD!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:19am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, January 11.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH 10:00AM THIS MORNING… FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED TODAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… AVALANCHE WARNING POSTED TODAY THROUGH 5:00PM.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 9:54am
Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 10, 2017.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
South Lake Tahoe had 5.13" of rain Sunday; 2-5 feet of snow on the way
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:05pm
The South Lake Tahoe area had 5.13" of rain on Sunday, causing temporary flooding of streets, meadows and some residences and businesses. As the rain left the basin, snow has moved in and the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning to remain in place until 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12.
Atmospheric River bringing 6"-12" of rain to Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 12:25pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The atmospheric river heading to Lake Tahoe will produce a period of intense rainfall with snow levels as high as 9000 feet early Sunday morning to Monday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect 6"-12" of rain around the Lake Tahoe basin, the Carson Range and the foothills of Carson City and Reno.
Lower elevations in Western Nevada will see 2"-4" of rain during this time frame.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 5.
LOTS OF FRESH POWDER REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS… THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THRU 10AM THIS MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING AND WITH DELAYS FOR SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 8:53am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
January 4, 2017
A CHALLENGING HUMP DAY TO MAKE TURNS… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ARE CLOSED AT HEAVENLY, SIERRA AT TAHOE, SQUAW, MT ROSE & MAMMOTH… ALPINE MEADOWS & DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED TODAY… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 & HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
South Lake Tahoe fifth graders learn how to snowshoe at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 7:26pm
Through a new educational program spearheaded by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and other basin partners, Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are taking full advantage of winter to learn about avalanche safety, winter animal survival and the science of snowmaking.
Kudos: Thank you for a wonderful day!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 10:44am
Last week we had the opportunity to attend a field trip at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Thanks to a grant written by STEEC member, Devin Middlebrook (TRPA Environmental Education Specialist), EPIC Promise (through Vail Resorts – Heavenly) covered the cost of transportation, lift tickets for the tram ride, use of snowshoes, and presenters. The day was well planned and all went smoothly.
We learned much about our environment including local animals, avalanche safety and snowmaking. And luckily we enjoyed a “blue bird” day at the top of the tram!
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 9:23pmReporter Austyn Harrington covers Heavenly Mountain Resort's Ski with a Ranger Program, speaks with forecasters of Sierra Avalanche Center to learn about the importance of avalanche awareness and safety, and Willy Mac's donation needs for surgery at S.F.A.R.
Avalanche Awareness Program
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 10:18am
Event Date:
February 4, 2016 - 6:30pm Know Before You Go, a program to inform outdoor enthusiasts about avalanche safety, will be presented by Sierra Avalanche Center at the next meeting of the Tahoe Area Sierra Club on February 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Unity at the Lake.
They will cover the basic safety measures for travel in avalanche terrain which is especially important given the recent wet storms.
The Know Before You Go program was created in 2004 to teach people what they need to know to have fun and stay safe in avalanche terrain.
Unity at the Lake is located at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Unity at the Lake Center
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 22.4448" N, 119° 58' 24.0816" W
See map: Google Maps
Sierra snow conditions create rare avalanche problem
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 5:34pm
Unusual snowpack conditions in the Sierra Nevada are contributing to a type of avalanche problem that in the past decade has rarely been widespread in the region.
That’s according to the Sierra Avalanche Center, a non-profit organization that partners with the U.S. Forest Service to observe and analyze snow conditions in the Lake Tahoe area and beyond.
“There could be avalanches in places that have never seen avalanches before,” said Brandon Schwartz, lead forecaster for the center.
13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival starts tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 1:38pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2015 - 7:30pm
Marking thirteen years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and swashbuckler, Todd Offenbacher. This year's festival in South Lake Tahoe will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 at MontBleu Resort at 7:30 p.m.
New forecast tool available for Sierra backcountry travelers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 1:38pm
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has announced the release of a new tool for those who enjoy backcountry travel in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
Since weather patterns in the mountains can change quickly, those in the backcountry need to be prepared, and there is now a webpage dedicated to year-round Sierra Nevada travel.
Vail Resorts honors 49 local non-profits during EpicPromise grant giveaway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 12:25am
As part of their mission to give back to the community and protect the environment, Vail Resorts gave away 49 grants to Lake Tahoe area groups during a ceremony on Tuesday at Heavenly Valley.
Avalanche search training continues this week at Mt. Rose Summit Highway
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 11:18amThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will continue its avalanche training on Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Rose Summit Highway, across from the summit parking lot area.
Training objectives and stations will cover transceiver and RECCO search, proper probe line set up and execution, snow pit/snow pack information and a search dog demonstration.
Sierra Avalanche Center workers to give lecture this week
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 2:00amNobel Prize team winner featured speaker at Lake Tahoe weather conference
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 1:16pm
Chris Field, a 2007 Nobel Prize team winner and lead author of the study on the effects of global climate change will be the keynote speaker at Tahoe South's Operation Sierra Storm Meteorologist Conference, Jan 10 at South Shore Lake Tahoe.
Squaw Valley avalanche causes minor injuries to two skiers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 7:24amTwo skiers are being treated for minor injuries after an avalanche at Squaw Valley on the KT-22 peak, according to Squaw Valley Public Relations Manager Amelia Richmond.
Three snowboarders triggered the inbounds, post-control avalanche at 9:50 a.m., said Richmond.
Go here for the full story.
The Lake Tahoe Backcountry Vertical Challenge back on
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 11:00amSIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS - Lake Tahoe's backcountry users once again can log their vertical feet in an attempt to score prizes and a hefty donation for the Sierra Avalanche Center. The Tahoe Back...
