This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have teamed up to study the possibility of opening up backcountry access gates for those of us who like to wander beyond the boundaries.
This could potentially open up a HUGE amount of side-country, lift accessed terrain. Since Squaw and [...]
The destination: Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The route: San Francisco -> Tioga Pass -> Mt. Dana -> Los Angeles -> Chaco Canyon -> Telluride.
So we decided to take a roadtrip to Telluride for the bluegrass festival. This will be my
It’s corn harvesting season in the Tahoe backcountry. The snow is getting thin down low, but up high there’s still plenty of the good stuff, and if you hit it right it’s as good as it gets.
Jon and I hit Mt. Tallac on Friday, maybe the most well
Stand atop Granite Chief at Squaw Valley and gaze north. You’ll clearly see Tinker Knob in the foreground, Anderson Peak in the middle-distance, and Donner Peak far to the north. Stand atop the Mt. Lincoln chair at Sugar Bowl and you’ll see largely t
It’s April and the High Sierra is ripe for skiing.
Time for alpine-starts and amazing ski descents all along the East Side of the Sierra. Thousands of ski options can be found from Bridgeport to Lone Pine, all along hwy 395. Short tours, long tou
I listen to KQED daily as I drive into work in the morning. Today I was pleasantly surprised by a solid piece, “The Science of Snow,” featuring Squaw Valley ski patrollers and the Sierra Avalanche Center. It’s definitely worth a listen. Good work
My AT boot of choice this season is the Black Diamond Quadrant. After spending about 30 days in them so far this season I feel like I can give them a fair assessment.
I believe it’s fair to say I’ve skied them in just about every condition (i
If you’re new to backcountry skiing and riding, and you’re planning on hitting it this season, be sure to get educated, get your gear, and know how to use it. If you’re a backcountry veteran, be sure to brush up on your skills.
Now you have no exc
Writing that headline just killed me a little inside. The idea of a later fall, an earlier spring and a shortened winter season with a measly snowpack – well, that’s more than I can bear.
UC Davis scientists today issued the most detailed forecas
The Guides Corner: Tips, Tricks, Trip Reports, Gear Reviews, and Mountaineering Ramblings from Rich Meyer Alpine Guide.
Most people think of big climbing or ski mountaineering expeditions as overnight adventures. But for the fit and well prepare
