by Mike | Jan 18, 2023 | Backcountry Ski, Tahoe Area
Mt. Price 9975′ – Crystal Range Elevation Change from Glen Alpine Trailhead – 2700′ and 12 miles Here are a few picture stories to try and sell you on going out to Mt. Price. This peak is the most northern summit of the Crystal Range, which...
by Mike | Apr 16, 2019 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Desolation WildernessElevation: 9,856’Elevation Change: 3,500’Recommended Map: Desolation Wilderness – Tom Harrison or Lake Tahoe Southwest – Alpine Ski Tours Jack’s Peak isn’t skied often, which is exactly why you should...
by Mike | Feb 26, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Desolation Wilderness, Featured Adventures, South Shore, Tahoe Area, West Shore
Location: South Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 2-3 hoursElevation Change: 3,200′ – from 6,535′ to 9,735’Recommended Map: Emerald Bay, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: I re-write my ski tour posts every time I look at...
by Mike | Feb 25, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, Tahoe Area, West Shore
ocation: West Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1-2 hoursElevation Change: 2,357′ – from 6,830′ to 9,187Recommended Map: Emerald Bay, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: With some real sweat and skilled skinning, you can wind your...
by Mike | Feb 24, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, Tahoe Area, West Shore
Rubicon Peak 9183′ Location: West Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1-2 hoursElevation Change: 2,200′ – from 6,800′ to 9,000’Recommended Map: Rockbound Valley & Meeks Bay, California Elevation Profile: Map of...
by Mike | Feb 23, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Tahoe Area, West Shore
Location: West Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1.5-2 hoursElevation Change: 2,400′ – from 6,600′ to 9,000’Recommended Map: Emerald Bay, California & Rockbound Valley, California Map of General Route: Bliss Peak, also known as Hidden...
by Mike | Feb 22, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Tahoe Area, West Shore
The the skiTwin Peaks/Grouse Rock Location: West Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1 – 2 hoursElevation Change: 1,678′ – from 7,200′ to 8,878’Recommended Map: Ward Peak & Sunnyside, California If you’ve skied Alpine Meadows,...
by Mike | Feb 21, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, Sierra Crest/Squaw, Tahoe Area
Stubbie and Rich late 90’s Silver Peak East Bowl East Bowl John Svahn! the Goal Post East Face of Gold Peak small group go fast looking down Silver west slope East face of Gold Tahoe zoom Silver Peak gets wind scour View of Pacific Crest from Gold Marty from...
by Mike | Feb 20, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, Mt. Rose, Tahoe Area
Location: Mt. Rose Wilderness – Lake Tahoe, NVDuration: 2 – 3 hoursElevation Change: 2,176′ – from 8,600′ to 10,776’Recommended Map: Mt. Rose, Nevada Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: The Mount Rose Wilderness Area is...
by Mike | Feb 19, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: South Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 4 – 5 hoursElevation Change: 3,681′ – from 7,200′ to 10,881’Recommended Map: Freel Peak, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Skiing Freel Peak is generally something...
by Mike | Feb 18, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: South Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 4 – 5 hoursElevation Change: 3,633′ – from 7,000′ to 10,633’Recommended Map: Job’s Peak & South Lake Tahoe, California Map of General Route: Heading out to Job’s Peak means...
by Mike | Feb 17, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Carson Pass – Hope Valley, CADuration: 2 hoursElevation Change: 2,611′ – from 7,430′ to 10,041’Recommended Map: Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Steven’s Peak’s south side offers rolling, wide-open slopes to cruise for a...
by Mike | Feb 15, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Carson Pass – Kirkwood, CADuration: 1 – 2 hoursElevation Change: 2,663′ – from 7,400′ to 10,063’Recomended Map: Caples Lake & Carson Pass, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Not well known, this high...
by Mike | Feb 14, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Carson Pass – Kirkwood, CA Duration: 1.5 – 2.5 hours Elevation Change: 1,781′ – from 8,600′ to 10,381′ Recomended Map: Caples Lake & Carson Pass, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Drive a mile west of...
by Mike | Feb 13, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Desolation Wilderness, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Luther Pass – Lake Tahoe, CA Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours Elevation Change: 1,781′ – from 7,716′ to 9,497′ Recomended Map: Waterhouse Peak & South Lake Tahoe, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Hit...
by Mike | Feb 12, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Desolation Wilderness, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Desolation Wilderness – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 3 – 4 hoursElevation Change: 3,806′ – from 6,177′ to 9,983’Recomended Map: Pyramid Peak Trailhead, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: When viewed from...
by Mike | Feb 11, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Desolation Wilderness, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: Desolation Wilderness- Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 2 – 3 hoursElevation Change: 2,697′ – from 6,538′ to 9,235’Recomended Map: Pyramid Peak & Echo Lake, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Ralston Peak is not a...
by Mike | Feb 10, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Location: South Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1.5-2 hoursElevation Change: 2,289′ – from 6,606′ to 8,895’Recomended Map: Echo Lake, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Echo Peak feels like the little brother to Mt....
by Mike | Feb 9, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area
CA Location: South Shore – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1 – 2 hoursElevation Change: 2,188′ – from 6,400′ to 8,588’Recomended Map: Desolation Wilderness Trail Map by Tom Harrison, USGS Topographic Map 7.5 Minute Series: Echo Lake, CA...
by Mike | Feb 8, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Desolation Wilderness, South Shore, Tahoe Area
‘Location: Desolation Wilderness – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 4 – 6 hoursElevation Change: 3,474′ – from 6,500′ to 9,974’Recomended Map: Desolation Wilderness Trail Map by Tom Harrison, USGS Topographic Map 7.5 Minute Series:...
by Mike | Feb 7, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Mt. Rose, Tahoe Area
Location: Mt. Rose Wilderness – Lake Tahoe, NVDuration: 1.5-2 hoursElevation Change: 2,000′ – from 7,600′ to 9,600’Recomended Map: Mt. Rose, Nevada Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Rose Knob Jr. is a quick ski tour for north shore...
by Mike | Feb 7, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, South Shore, Tahoe Area, West Shore
Location: Emerald Bay – Lake Tahoe, CADuration: 1 – 1.5 hoursElevation Change: 1,822′ – from 6,837′ to 8,659’Recomended Map: Emerald Bay, California & Rockbound Valley, California Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: ...
by Mike | Feb 6, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Featured Adventures, Tahoe Area, Truckee
Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Castle Peak is popular due to easy access from Hwy 80, high elevation start, and mellow terrain. Get a CA Sno-Park permit at our shop ($5/day or $25/season) although as of dec 2022 we don’t have them yet. I think Mountain...
by Mike | Feb 5, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Tahoe Area, Truckee
Elevation Profile: Map of General Route: Donner Peak is the sweet little mountain that dominates your view as you drive up old hwy 40 over Donner Pass. It is on your left above Donner Lake. Donner Peak is interesting, in that it offers extreme terrain on the north...
by Mike | Feb 4, 2016 | Backcountry Ski, Mt. Rose, South Shore, Tahoe Area
Bear Claw – Herlan Peak 8840′ Location- Near Incline Village, Above Sand Harbor State Park Elevation Change – about 2000′ This is a small area of terrain to ski, but the view is absolutely the most incredible thing you will ever experience. If...
