Central California

**meggers** · 04-02-2018, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by claymond

Mike you just do that tour for fun or is it a seasonal gig for you?

Spent a day at China Peak this weekend. Glad that place is still going. Super warm out but fun snow til late in the day Attachment 230952 Attachment 230953

Went for a walk up the Kings River todayAttachment 230954 Attachment 230955

The central Sierra are a special special place

Ah man making me home sick. My dad asked is Kaiser peak doable ?

**claymond** · 04-02-2018, 09:02 PM

Ha, I know. Spring in the foothills is great.

Kaiser looked doable but thin on the south face even up high. I'd think the George lake side is decent. The exit would suck probably

**~mikey b** · 04-02-2018, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by claymond

Cool. Long springtime tours to remote data plots- nice

We do one that is a heli drop. Bond Pass to Kibbee Ridge. 3 nights at remote cabins. Fully stocked. Trans Sierra meadow skipping for SCIENCE!

**jorion** · 04-02-2018, 11:13 PM

Yeah, those trips seem super cool, even if there’s not much downhill skiing.

**powdrhound** · 04-17-2018, 07:13 PM

Fine day skiing with the pigs today at Bear Valley. Great soft snow.
Thanks for staying Open.

**~mikey b** · 05-14-2018, 08:00 PM

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/lo...nce-march.html

Alpine County, CA — The case of a lost skier has come to a sad closure today as sheriff’s officials report that search and rescue dogs trained to detect the scent of human remains alerted to an area of Bear Valley Ski Resort known as Groovy Gully.

According to Alpine County Undersheriff Spencer Case, after closing in on the area, searchers located a ski pole and ski protruding from the surface of the snow; underneath they found the body of 65-year-old Thomas Mullarkey.

It was around 11 p.m. on March 14, Jane-Drummond Mullarkey phoned in a report to the sheriff’s office that her husband had not returned to their cabin in Arnold after a day of skiing at the resort.

As reported here, a full-scale five-day search ensued during what were described as heavy snow, avalanche danger and poor visibility conditions. Sheriff’s officials note that based on information gathered by investigators, the search was focused within resort boundaries. Then on March 19, the search was reduced to a limited but continuous effort within the resort’s perimeter — and as the snow melted — into surrounding backcountry.

Alpine County Sheriff’s officials add that they offer their sincerest condolences and appreciation to the Mullarkey family and friends for their patience and understanding during this very emotional and painful event.

The apparent cause of death has yet to be officially determined.

**Ottime** · 05-15-2018, 07:58 AM

What a bummer. Vibes to the family. At least they have closure in this. That just sucks.

What is crazy is where he was found. If I’ve got it right, just above the base on the front side, near a cut run, almost under the Cub chair.

A good reminder to always ski with a buddy, especially when it is storming.

**powdrhound** · 05-15-2018, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Ottime

What a bummer. Vibes to the family. At least they have closure in this. That just sucks.

What is crazy is where he was found. If I’ve got it right, just above the base on the front side, near a cut run, almost under the Cub chair.

A good reminder to always ski with a buddy, especially when it is storming.

RIP.
Wow. Has to be in the trees below Cliff run. I mean right there in that small grove. I’m in there a lot.
Whoa.

**~mikey b** · 05-15-2018, 08:41 AM

Under Finn’s Folly...end of Acid Cliffs. We skied right over him.

**~mikey b** · 09-19-2018, 01:42 PM

I’ll be working at BV this winter. Fkn stoked!

**TurxSki** · 09-19-2018, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

I’ll be working at BV this winter. Fkn stoked!

Man, hope they get snow.
Grizzly is well worth it.
Not too far away. Expect to see us

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**Ottime** · 09-19-2018, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

I’ll be working at BV this winter. Fkn stoked!

Congrats man. I imagine that is a longer commute. Much more mountain. Always found that place was plenty of fu as long at is snowed to Lake level.

**~mikey b** · 09-20-2018, 10:30 AM

Longer commute for sure, but I’ll probably stay over there part time to avoid some driving. It will be fun to get back to throwing bombs. The folks I work with there are amazing. The family and community atmosphere is wonderful. I’m ready for a change.

**~mikey b** · 09-25-2018, 09:35 AM

We’re taking down the glamping tents next week.

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**Shred Baron** · 09-27-2018, 05:32 PM

Surprised they aren’t planned to be employe housing

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**~mikey b** · 09-27-2018, 06:57 PM

I’ve lived in a tent cabin over winter in the low sierra. Not too bad if you have a wood stove. I didn’t have solar and wind power though. I had to wax my skis using the wood stove and an antique flat iron.

**~mikey b** · 10-04-2018, 12:11 PM

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**skihost** · 10-05-2018, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

YEAH!!!!!!!!! I LOVE BEAR VALLEY!!!!!!!

**~mikey b** · 10-15-2018, 09:14 AM

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Old DR map.

**Coño Frío** · 10-15-2018, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

Old DR map.

Nice! Learned to ski on Ego Alley. Love that place.

**soylent green** · 10-18-2018, 01:03 PM

I posted a thread about an eastside job for a licensed counselor in CA. Its a 6 month job that will possibly include lodging and per diem. It's in a VERY cool place for a skier/climber/mountaineer.