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Tahoe BC Ski Friends, If you haven't already added your letter of support there is still time. We're almost there! Click this link for more info: http://tahoeba...ckcountryalliance.org/calls-to-action/ Here's the latest: TBA is in final stages of approval of a revised proposal to fund the repaving and winter plowing of the West End Beach parking lot on Donner Lake to maintain this space as a public and free lot for backcountry skiers. Public support for the West End Beach Winter Parking Project has been strong, but we need your help to push this over the finish line. The TDRPD will be voting on the project at their next board meeting and you can help by sending in letters of support (if you have not done so already) to [email protected] and attending the next board meeting in person to show how much this means to the community. Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks Department Board Meeting: September 24th, 6pm-9pm. Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA 96161 -------------------------------------------------------------- Example letter: Dear Park and Recreation Board of Directors, I strongly urge you to approve the West End Beach Winter Parking Project. This public/private partnership is the logical solution for all parties involved. Benefits to the Community: -Financial benefit to the RPD: West End Beach gets repaved at the applicants expense. Overall, net revenue generator for agency. -Public's benefit: Safe and legal access to popular public lands. Decreases illegal activity in the residential neighborhood. Provides for safer backcountry use and education due to centralized trailhead. -Area homeowners benefit: Decreased illegal activity in the neighborhood. Decreased vehicular traffic in the neighborhood. The revised location at West End Beach keeps vehicular traffic out of the neighborhood. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this proposal. Truckee Donner Land Trust

September 15, 2020 Five years since Bela Vadasz passed to another world. I know he would be proud that after 41 years our baby is in good hands! Miss you so much and I just couldn't carry on without you anymore. Find the spirit of the Alpinist....... Then let the spirit set you free. See more

9/11 Today and Always, we remember those who lost their lives, those who answered the call, those who ran in, those who provided aid, those who lost loved ones, and those affected by the tragic events that occurred in America on September 11, 2001. #NeverForgotten.

Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure Order... of an additional ten National Forests, meaning all eighteen National Forests in California are now closed. ALL NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS, TRAILS, AND LANDS WITHIN THE TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020. Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order. Persons with a Forest Service non-special-use written authorization to conduct non-recreational activities, such as harvesting timber or forest products, or grazing livestock. Owners or lessees of land, to the extent necessary to access their land. Residents, to the extent necessary to access their residences. Persons engaged in a business, trade, or occupation are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above, but may use National Forest System roads to the extent necessary to carry out their business, trade, or occupation. This Order is effective From 5:00 P.M. September 9, 2020 through September 14, 2020

The Summit Haus Biergarten, located atop Donner Pass, at the old ASI building, is now open on Saturday and Sundays. Work up an appetite with a hike on the PCT or pedal up Old 40, then stop by to enjoy some awesome locally-crafted sausages with homemade accompaniments and beer garden. Open from 11:00am 4:00pm each weekend through Labor Day. SUGAR BOWL, PROUDLY INDEPENDENT SINCE 1939.

Onion Valley Avalanche SAR ONION VALLEY (above Independence), CA. April 29, 2020 Shortly after 11:00am Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received notification of... an avalanche in the Onion Valley area. Inyo County Sheriff Jeff Hollowell and Sheriff’s Office Deputies were first to arrive on scene and provided first aid to the patients until the Inyo Search and Rescue team arrived. Further information revealed that two individuals from the Tahoe area came to Onion Valley to rock-climb and ski. The male/female pair set out around 9:30am to ascend, then ski a prominent canyon on the northeast side of Independence Peak, near the Kearsarge trailhead. After climbing for several hours they heard, then saw, an approaching avalanche. Both were caught up in the moving snow; the male skier was able to grab some rocks until the snow passed, while the female was carried out of sight down the canyon. After the avalanche passed the male skier who maintained stabilization moved down the canyon and located his partner. Unfortunately her injuries were too severe for her to be carried out. CHP Central Division Air Operations (H-40) inserted one Inyo SAR member to the location, and the patient was hoisted by helicopter and flown to Southern Inyo Hospital for treatment. While we are grateful that these two avalanche survivors will recover, as a reminder Inyo SAR and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office have released an official request for the recreating public to adhere to the current CA Stay at Home Order, and not participate in high-risk outdoor activities. If you get sick, lost or injured and require SAR assistance, the responding team of volunteers will have to break social distancing and State mandated Stay at Home Order by sharing rescue equipment, radios, and vehicles. You will be potentially taking those rescuers out of service for weeks due to post-mission quarantine protocols. See more

It’s a miracle (March)!

Last chance to get amazing deal on AIARE Level 1 March 13-15 date only!! 40% off so $282 instead of $470 This coming weekend, 6 spots open! http://alpineskills.com/avalanche1.html

ASI 40 years = 40% off AIARE Avalanche Level 1 March 13-15, 2020 (this date only) Take advantage of this one time offer!! ... Truckee location with fieldwork at Donner Pass/Summit. 530 448-9020 or www.alpineskills.com See more

Come if you are in town!

AIARE Avalanche Level 1 in Truckee this weekend, Fri-Sun Feb 21-23, opened a new section, with 4 spots now available. Perfect time to take the Level 1, you won't be missing a powder day! http://alpineskills.com/avalanche1.html

I hope everyone is excited about this as I am. "Find the spirit of the Alpinist ... then let the spirit set you free." --Bela Vadasz

Can't believe this is the same season!!! We are so grateful we had the early snow so we can enjoy spring skiing in February! It is a great time to take your AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course, get down in the books and get out there in sunny weather.

Rescue Course tomorrow Feb 9, 2020 Today spring Skiing, tomorrow cold and windy. Great day to take the one day AIARE Rescue course. Special price $155 includes AIARE Certificate. Meets 8:30am in Truckee, CA Sign up online at https://secureserver.sierraweb.com/alpine/registration.html

New Date:::: Special Price:::: $155 AIARE AVALANCHE RESCUE COURSE Sunday; Feb 9, 2020 Instructors are Mark Spicher and Sarah Newsome. Come take advantage of this great deal.. https://secureserver.sierraweb.com//avalanche_awareness.ht

Come if you can!

This would be a great clinic for those that can't take a three day AIARE Avalanche Course. Knowledge is the key to safety!

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course has a few spots! Monday, January 20th.. Stay safe out there! Call or text Mimi at 530 448-9020

AIARE Avalanche Level 1 (Jan 3-5) just got a cancellation so now we have one spot open for our Truckee location!! Call or text me if interested. 530 448-9020

AIARE Companion Rescue Course has a few spots Jan 5 or 6, 2020 http://alpineskills.com/avalanche_awareness.html

If you didn't use your Black Friday or Cyber Monday, there is still time. ASI has 2 spots in the AIARE LEVEL 1 starting this Sat. Dec 7 - 9th.The price is an amazing 30% off at $315 (plus fieldbook at $20) Good early season price. Should be a stormy Saturday, and cloudy Sunday and Sunny Monday for the tour day. A good time to take the class. Call or text Mimi at 530 448-9020. Best Deal of the Year!! http://alpineskills.com/avalanche1.html

Just opened another section of our AIARE Level 1 starting this Saturday, Dec 7-9,2019!! It will be held in Truckee for the classroom and Donner Pass for the field work. We now have two spots, so call or text Mimi at 530 448-9020 or sign up online! Cheers! http://alpineskills.com/avalanche1.html

https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory Extreme today!!

Mark would want you out skiing somewhere!

Wow!! Winter came in overnight! Come get your Avalanche Training in Early! BLACK FRIDAY DEAL... 30-35% off AIARE Avalanche Level 1 - 3 Days Dec 7-9, 2019 (Sat-Mon) Our signature course is available next weekend for 30% off, normally $450 now $315!! This weekend only. AIARE Avy Rescue Course - 1 Day Dec 7 or 8, 2019 (Sat or Sun) Saturday is now full. One day stand alone course. Take anytime before or after Level 1. All welcome! Normally $225 now $145!! Take advantage of these amazing deals for Dec 7-9th weekend only. Space is limited, offer good until midnight Novemeber 30th or until sold out. Sign Up NOW Alpine SkillsInternational Truckee, CA 96161 www.alpineskills.com 530 448-9020 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Today, guess where?

Bombogenesis in the perfect spot to bomb Tahoe. What a sweet looking spiral.

The Tahoe Backcountry Alliance is sponsoring a micro transit pilot program this winter! It's essentially a West Shore shuttle that will get you to the goods do...wn at Jakes / Emerald Bay. Provided by: Tahoe Sierra Transportation LLC Dates: Jan. 18th, Feb 15th, Mar 14th 2020 Pick up and Drop off at the Tahoe City Transit Center First Shuttle Departs at 7:30 am. Last Shuttle Pickup at 3:30 pm. This is a pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of micro transit for backcountry riders in the Tahoe Basin. Join us in the effort to find solutions to our winter parking issues! More info at our website: tahoebackcountryalliance.org #partofthesolution #backcountryskiing #laketahoe #snowlesstraveled #skitouring #humanpowered #BCSkierAccess

Wilderness First Aid and CPR & Wilderness First Responder (Re-cert) Nov 16-17, 2019 http://alpineskills.com/guide_wfa.html #WFA, #WFR , #AlpineSkillsInternational

MT. SILL (PALISADES), CA. October 22, 2019 On October 20 (late afternoon), two hikers/mountaineers were descending the L-shaped snowfield below Mt. Sill when ...one slipped and tumbled approximately 300-400 feet sustaining unknown but serious injuries. His partner notified the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office through the use of a satellite communication device. Due to the location and seriousness of the reported injuries, aerial support was requested. Sadly, the patient succumbed to his injuries prior to the arrival of the helicopter. CHP Inland Division Air Operations made an attempt to hoist the fall victim that night but was unable to land due to the high elevation (~13,200'), and gusty north winds. On October 21, at noon, six Inyo Search and Rescue team members were inserted about 100 feet below the location via Chinook. Team members hoisted the deceased from his location around 2:30pm, and returned to the Bishop Airport where custody was transferred to the Inyo County Coroner.

It is that time again!! Avalanche Course Scholarships through The Sierra Avalanche Center. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Applicants will be notified by Friday, November 22, 2019. To apply for one of these scholarships please fill out this online application: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdugRLy1k1JMlzFi/viewform.... An ideal candidate is a person who lives, recreates or performs snow oriented work in the SAC forecast area. Candidates should already be skiing or snowboarding, mountaineering or traveling on snow and not someone looking to begin a new sport. Recipients are required to provide photos and a summary to SAC after their course. This program is made possible by the donors from within our community. If the avalanche forecast and scholarship programs like these are something you would like to see continue please click on the link below and help donation. It's donations like yours that help keep these programs continue. Thank you for your support. For more information please email [email protected]

If you are in town....please come.

September 16, 2019: First snow of the season!

Today's weather!

Feels like the weather is changing. Winter will be here before you know it.

Winter is coming!!

Want to shred these lines? We have!!! We have one spot left on our August 25-Sept 2nd and two spots Sept 6-15 2019 backcountry ski trip to Chile. While the high...er elevations of the Andes are holding the goods the South has turned on!!! Join the crew @splitboardguidesinternational on a really rad trip!!! Book now to enjoy the Chilean El Niño- [email protected] #backcountryskitrips #volcanohunting #volcanoskitouring #southernchile #puyehue #splitboardingtrips

Mt Shasta Summit Climb Aug 10-11 has one spot open!

Rock Climbing is on at Donner Summit. We still have space in our Intermediate Rock Course ~ The Next Move this Sunday, Sept 1st! Call or text 530 448-9020 to sign up. Gym Climbers are welcome!

Now this is refreshing!!

We still have space on our Intro to Snow climbing this weekend, June 1st.