Tag: backcountry
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Ancient Juniper as a Spring Storm Clears
New addition to the Lake Tahoe gallery … Old growth Juniper captured at the top of a ridegline late in the day, just before heading back down and just as an April storm cleared after two days of light snow and winds. Ancient Juniper as a Spring Storm Clears. Lake Tahoe Basin. April 2024.
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Tahoe Quarterly: Spring Corn Snow Conditions
Recent Tahoe Quarterly tear sheet in a story on “corn snow” in California, which is the essential ingredient for good spring skiing/riding conditions.
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Soft April Turns in the Tahoe Backcountry
Without a solid refreeze overnight, conditions were fairly soft on our descent in the Carson Pass area. Regardless, it was a good day to be out touring on a spring day.
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North Facing April Powder Turns (GoPro 4)