Oh-9/Oh-10 Tahoe Weather, Stoke, and What's Up Thread

**dookeyXXX** · 07-21-2010, 08:12 PM

I did indeed ski "The Patches" last Friday and they were holding well. There was still snow blocking the road up to Forestdale Divide (some other cats attempted to cross the snow and started to break through enough that they woulda rolled their rig).

I yo-yo'd 6 runs starting at the furthest patch (milked three runs outta that after hiking to the top of the Divide), then kept working my way back down the hill.

Groms were in full effect on the Mother Patch with a surf board to rail, some boxes, and a few metal rails (passed a Forerunner on the way out and they had 2 more boxes lashed to the roof). Was about a dozen boarders gettin' swivvy, I would imagine. They pretty much ignored me as I hiked. One of 'em actually booted up the main patch and then complained all the way down about how shitty the snow was and that he'd never boot it again. Not sure what he was talking about as I had sweet creamed corn all the way down.

As I was leaving ran into a cat named Jeff who had hitched a ride up the trail with some of the boarders and he was headed out toward Kirkwoodish/Carson Pass direction to hit a nice bowled patch that was out there (I had contemplated said patch, but since I was solo I decided to stick closer to the road). He invited me to join him but storm clouds were on the horizon and thunder was in the air, so I decided against it.

At any rate, the skiing was decent and I copped 6 lines in 3 hours, which wasn't too bad. Made it back to SF in time to catch happy hour.

**GiBo** · 07-22-2010, 09:27 AM

Now that's what I'm talking 'bout Dookey. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

**Ottime** · 07-22-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by dookey67

I did indeed ski "The Patches" last Friday and they were holding well. There was still snow blocking the road up to Forestdale Divide (some other cats attempted to cross the snow and started to break through enough that they woulda rolled their rig).

I yo-yo'd 6 runs starting at the furthest patch (milked three runs outta that after hiking to the top of the Divide), then kept working my way back down the hill.

Groms were in full effect on the Mother Patch with a surf board to rail, some boxes, and a few metal rails (passed a Forerunner on the way out and they had 2 more boxes lashed to the roof). Was about a dozen boarders gettin' swivvy, I would imagine. They pretty much ignored me as I hiked. One of 'em actually booted up the main patch and then complained all the way down about how shitty the snow was and that he'd never boot it again. Not sure what he was talking about as I had sweet creamed corn all the way down.

As I was leaving ran into a cat named Jeff who had hitched a ride up the trail with some of the boarders and he was headed out toward Kirkwoodish/Carson Pass direction to hit a nice bowled patch that was out there (I had contemplated said patch, but since I was solo I decided to stick closer to the road). He invited me to join him but storm clouds were on the horizon and thunder was in the air, so I decided against it.

At any rate, the skiing was decent and I copped 6 lines in 3 hours, which wasn't too bad. Made it back to SF in time to catch happy hour.

A lot of feline activity in the month of July.

I [I]may[I] be done for the season. We are in a pretty great run of surf right now, but then again, i may need to get some August turns.

**SchralphMacchio** · 07-22-2010, 05:53 PM

did somebody say August turns? I might be able to disobey doctor's orders and sneak in July turns next Saturday and try to get this silly every month all year thing going. Then again the Dodgers are in town and maybe I'll just drink beer watch baseball and regain some of the pounds I lost.

If we don't go to Saturday's (7/31) game and my lungs/ribs/arm are feeling a lot better, I may try to get some patch silliness with anyone who's around. Don't want to do R/T Sisters until I'm stronger and have my PLB ... August turns and MTBing anyone?

**RaccoonFace** · 07-23-2010, 09:06 AM

Well there is always the wanderlust music and yoga festival at squaw next week.

okbye

**Vets** · 07-23-2010, 01:18 PM

Yesterday we skied three of The Patches. (Three others also looked skiable.) Surprisingly firm underneath a soft surface.
Here are a few quick photos.

Vets:

dookey67:

jla415 with some of the upper Forestdale patches in the background:

jla415 gets a little big air:

Pretty easy access for some July turns.

**m01766** · 07-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Vets going up:

Dookie67 coming down:

In search of more snow we started thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to canada

...but quickly got distracted

More vets:

**mcski** · 07-23-2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by skier666

I really have no addition to this thread other than I just got back from spending a couple days near Kailua on Ohau with the fam.

Staying at Robin Master's Guest House?

**RaccoonFace** · 07-24-2010, 12:56 AM

Ha! The end of July and we're still getting sweet TRs. Good job!

okbye

**powpig** · 07-24-2010, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by jla415

WOW! Is it really that easy access? That's just about my speed. Care to share to location details?

**Nuthon** · 07-24-2010, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by powpig

WOW! Is it really that easy access? That's just about my speed. Care to share to location details?

On a road, in a valley that gives hope, next to a big blue lake in the state that is CA

**Ottime** · 07-24-2010, 07:12 PM

^^^^ Go ahead and post a topo map while your at it and call yourself Powdork. Now the hoards are going to flatten out all the sun cups and take half the adventure away.

**powdork** · 07-25-2010, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Nuthon

On a road, in a valley that gives hope, next to a big blue lake in the state that is CA

through the forest of hill and dale where the elephants roam.

Originally Posted by ottime

^^^^ Go ahead and post a topo map while your at it and call yourself Powdork.

someone say topo map

**gone2alpine** · 07-25-2010, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by jla415

That looks like incredible fun JLA415. I definitely would have been down for that trip. Unfortunately I was either ziplining, climbing, slacklining or kayaking with a bunch of 10 year olds this week. Glad someone is still out there getting it.

**SchralphMacchio** · 07-25-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by powdork

through the forest of hill and dale where the elephants roam.

past the lake that runs away from your Doppler

**Vets** · 07-25-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by powpig

WOW! Is it really that easy access? That's just about my speed. Care to share to location details?

Yes, it is really that easy. I won't post beta, but I did send you a PM so you can contact me just in case you haven't already figured it out from the riddles and poems posted here.

**powpig** · 07-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Vets

Yes, it is really that easy. I won't post beta, but I did send you a PM so you can contact me just in case you haven't already figured it out from the riddles and poems posted here.

Thanks Vets! Think I got a pretty good grip on where to go. Now just need the time.

**snapt** · 07-25-2010, 10:24 PM

There's a volcano just north of the Sierra's still covered in patches...
pretty tracked out

the north side was holding more

but i suspect it's all gone after this afternoons events

**kevok2** · 07-25-2010, 10:34 PM

^^^

I don't know man, looks kind of shooped...

**The Dad** · 07-26-2010, 08:39 PM

So, anyone know of a 3br or larger house or condo in Alpine that's dog-friendly? Our planned place fell through.

**unpossible** · 07-27-2010, 05:30 PM

Bump! Not sure why T-Boz hasn't posted this up here yet:

I still can't believe how great the coverage was at the end of May. What a season.

**keipow** · 08-01-2010, 11:29 PM

A while ago I read that there is this club near Tahoe City that offers beds for around $30 for its members. A friend asked me about cheap lodging today, and I just can't remember the name and spent quite a while searching. Can someone remind me please? Thanks.