In the Wake of Sherwins’ Gate
Mammoth Skiers Form Trails Organization: MLTPA The heavy iron-and-stone gate on Ranch Road in Mammoth Lakes, California was once symbolic of the battle for access between public land users and private landowners; in…
No Snow No Cry
Worst. Winter. Snowpack. Ever. 2012. But, we are mountain biking, camping, hiking, hot tubbing, and fishing. And, if we were really motivated we could be climbing, backpacking, and ice skating. No snow. No…
La Niña on Steroids
La Niña on Steroids: Cold Temperatures and Record Snow Accumulations A series of epic storms hit the Pacific coast in December causing power outages, road closures and massive snow accumulation in the Sierra…
Snovember Dumps Record Snowfall on the West
Early-season snowfall broke records in many areas of the west this November, opening ski resorts and filling in backcountry zones earlier than normal. The Tahoe region saw Squaw Valley reporting their biggest November…
Letter to Tourist
Dear Tourist, Please remember to be nice this holiday season. Yes, we know you are on vacation and you are spending lots of money in our little ski town. Yes, we appreciate you…
Cold Snow in the Summertime
The forecast is calling for cold temperatures and a chance of snow for this weekend – definitely bad news. It is the end of August and the weather is already changing! Hopefully this…
