By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Some of America’s most pristine wild places could be opened to mountain biking under a proposal before Congress. A bill by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Elk Grove, would lift a decades-old national ban on biking in federally designated wilderness areas. It’s similar to a bill that died in the previous session […]
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By Kathryn Reed OLYMPIC VALLEY – Mikaela Shiffrin tamed the Red Dog giant slalom course at Squaw Valley on Friday much like she has been doing throughout the world this season. Three days shy of her 22nd birthday, the Colorado native on March 10 won with a time of 2:16.42. This was 0.07 seconds ahead […]
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By Sean Cockerham, McClatchy The drought has been declared over in most of California, with heavy winter rains sending water over the Oroville dam and forcing the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people. But climate change is still in the air, and the recent weather pattern is a harbinger of what’s to come. The abrupt shift […]
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By USSA SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. – Caroline Claire (Wilmington, Vt.) swept the Toyota U.S. Revolution Tour slopestyle events at Seven Springs this week, topping both podiums. The overall Toyota U.S. Revolution Tour champions were also crowned, with Claire winning for the women and Ryan Stevenson (Washington, N.J.) for the men. Cal Carson (Winter Park, Colo.) […]
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Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will host the 13th annual I-Did-A-Run winter dog pull event on March 12. A canine and crowd favorite, the event raises money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Dogs of all breeds and sizes compete against the clock, pulling sleds over a snow-covered course across four weight divisions; 0-25 pounds, […]
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By Claudia Buck, Sacramento Bee As record snowfalls extend this year’s skiing and snowboarding season, a Los Angeles children’s sports doctor is reminding kids and parents to be aware of injury risks. Children are more at risk than adults for injuries from skiing and snowboarding, especially for beginners, said Tracy Zaslow, director of the Children’s […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing the Sierra Nevada back country can be a magical experience. Getting away from highways and crowded ski areas is a great way to find untracked lines and spectacular, unspoiled scenery. It also carries plenty of risks. They include avalanches, sudden changes in weather, extreme cold, deep […]
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The third annual Mothership Classic on Squaw Valley’s infamous chairlift KT22, also known as The Mothership, will be March 26. The Mothership Classic is a pledge-driven event benefiting Truckee-based High Fives Foundation. Participants will spend the day lapping KT22 as many times as possible with friends wearing skinny skis, retro snowboards and other throw back gear. Prior to the […]
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Rangers will lead a two-mile snowshoe hike at Spooner Lake State Park on March 12 from 10am-noon. The hike is fairly easy and all skill levels are welcome. Participants should bring snowshoes, water and dress in layers as temperatures can vary. Dogs are also welcome if on a leash. Meet in the parking lot to […]
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Publisher’s report: This is a report posted by an unknown person to the Sierra Avalanche Center. By Sierra Avalanche Center Around noon March 3, my partner and I descended the northeast side of Elephant’s Back in the Carson Pass area. We parked at Red Lake, skinned up along the old road to the pass, then […]
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