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Getting Lost in a Winter Wonderland by Robert Frohlich

November 23, 2022
    Skiing

“I named this place Lost Trail because people are always getting lost off the backside of Sugar Bowl or along the Pacific Crest Trail and somehow end up here,” explains David Robertson, owner and operator of the wilderness outpost. […]

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Tahoe Nordic Search And Rescue

    Skiing

It sends chills up your spine.

A person lost in a blizzard. Or worse – a child. Luckily we have some of the most experienced and dedicated, hard core rescuers in the Sierra.

Tahoe Nordic Search And Rescue. […]

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Tahoe Back Country Skiing

The Ski Bum Life by Gary Bell

November 2, 2022
    SkiingStories

Someone asked me the other day if I was a ski bum. This was a question that had me standing there going, “huh well uh.” […]

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Mountain Safety Tips for Tahoe Skiers by Gary Bell of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works

January 13, 2022
    Skiing

Well where is it? What happened to that sick Tahoe winter? Everyone kept saying “Oh it will come, don’t worry, it will snow.” Even that Spoke Junkie dude in November […]

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The GREAT Ski Race March 3

January 3, 2019
    Skiing

The fastest time to ski from Tahoe City to Truckee is 1 hour and 7 minutes to race 30 kilometers or 18.43 miles. Shizam! It all began in 1976 with only 66 racers. […]

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The Life of Skiing Legend Glen Plake Nov 28 at Squaw

November 25, 2018
    Skiing

Glen Plake has dedicated his whole life to skiing, becoming a local and global legend of extreme sports. […]

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kt22 at squaw valley

Do you know…how KT-22 got its name?

November 3, 2018
    HistorySkiing

No, it’s not named after any resemblance to Pakistan’s K2.

It’s named after Kick Turns. 22 of them. […]

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yurt in hope valley

Hope Valley Outdoors Yurt

November 1, 2018
    Skiing

Cross country ski at the solar-powered Hope Valley Outdoor Center at Pickett’s Junction. Established by long-time South Lake Tahoe local, Joyce Coker (aka “the Pie Lady”) the off the grid yurt offers high voltage, human-powered fun. […]

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Pain McShlonkey Classic at Squaw March 17

March 3, 2018
    Skiing

Get your saucers ready for the annual Pain McShlonkey Classic event at Squaw on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Got any big trips planned? […]

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Free Avalanche Workshop at Squaw

January 17, 2018
    MountaineeringSkiing

When disaster strikes, be ready to be the one who saves your friend’s life, including your dog’s life. […]

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Hilaree O’Neill at Squaw Feb 8

January 6, 2018
    OutsideMountaineeringSkiing

Join professional ski mountaineer, Hilaree Nelson O’Neill, on February 8th at Olympic Valley Lodge at 7pm, as she recounts the wildest and most daring winter of her life.  […]

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1960 Olympic Winter Games Museum

November 20, 2017
    HistorySkiing

On Thursday, February 18, 1960, under storm-threatening skies, the greatest winter athletes in the world gathered in Squaw Valley. […]

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