Lake Tahoe 2015/16 - Year of Godzilla Baby Jesus

**gimpy** · 03-26-2016, 10:43 AM

Easiest way to do freel without a sled bump to Horse meadows is from heavenry so u can actually ski to high meadows. To do it Legally, going out full stone gate, ski to monument saddle and then traverse approx where the rim trail is. During melt freeze you can really haul ass doing that traverse and is super efficient. In pow not so much so just ski down to high meadows and then point it towards the ridge between freel and jobs sister. Since yer there you might as well ski jobs sister too. Then on the out, there is an awesomely untouched steepish north facing ridge line we call frimmer cuz it connects freel to trimmer. Then finish with a run down trimmer slide paths to your car parked at high meadows th

If u can't get the chair bump then yeah, you are hiking up high meadow trail

**emcee** · 03-26-2016, 11:47 AM

I've done freel with an approach from the northeast side. There's a nice bowl that gains the ridge lookers left of the chutes north off the summit. I really recommend against descending the fountain pl west face route because if that ski track on the road burns out, it's eight miles of boot packing through shit bush back to the car. But the evenly spaced juniper trees on the south aspect are a total dream until the snow runs out.

**Huck Pitueee** · 03-26-2016, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by old goat

That is very cool. Could this be the beginning of the end of POV? Or at least the end of the beginning? One can only hope. (Apologies to Mr. Churchill.)

If your worst problem is not looking a povs. Wait till you have to listen to a drone in the BC on your day off.
Awesome footage by the way.

**powdork** · 03-26-2016, 06:34 PM

early season when things work out you can drive all the way to horse thief meadows and walk up the sw side.
like so
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...74#post3005274

**TahoeBC** · 03-26-2016, 08:30 PM

We did it from Heavenly today, perfect corn on both the backside of the Heave and the backside of Freel, how does that even happen? The road down lower to Luther is melting out in spots especially the few down hill sections which suck, get it while the getting is good. Top of High meadows road is another location to start from if your not on the Vail program.

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**Marshall Tucker** · 03-26-2016, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

FTMFW.

That dogs gotta be ripped

**old goat** · 03-27-2016, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Huck Pitueee

If your worst problem is not looking a povs. Wait till you have to listen to a drone in the BC on your day off.
Awesome footage by the way.

a) they're all days off
b) the drones don't sound any worse than the tinnitus
c) good point

**skier666** · 03-27-2016, 10:44 AM

Headed to sunset ski at Boreal tonight with my kid...tomorrow at Sugar Bowl should be the day of the year...[/sarcasm]

**Ottime** · 03-27-2016, 11:06 AM

Anyone know what the Squaw spring pricing will be? Or if they are offering g a spring pass? Want to get up that way with my son once Vail closes down KW, but only if it is not going to cost us $100 lift tickets.

Pre drought Squaw ran 8-2 w/ hot tub till 3 for $39. That would work. A loooong time ago Alpine was $25 for that same time period. Wondering what pricing will be this year.

I'll be back up at KW mid week if anyone is poking around. Doubtful there will be much softness, but fingers crossed.

**irul&ublo** · 03-27-2016, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Ottime

Anyone know what the Squaw spring pricing will be? Or if they are offering g a spring pass? Want to get up that way with my son once Vail closes down KW, but only if it is not going to cost us $100 lift tickets.

Pre drought Squaw ran 8-2 w/ hot tub till 3 for $39. That would work. A loooong time ago Alpine was $25 for that same time period. Wondering what pricing will be this year.

I'll be back up at KW mid week if anyone is poking around. Doubtful there will be much softness, but fingers crossed.

Check the website...4 packs for 359 adult 319 up to 12-22.

**emcee** · 03-27-2016, 12:08 PM

You can also get next year's super pass and ski this spring. I'm considering doing that for early and late season.

I've only heard horror stories about the crowds this past year

**Ottime** · 03-27-2016, 01:02 PM

^^^yeah. Doubt I'll actually leave KW next year and go to KSL. Too many things keeping me in the valley including free mid week lodging. Even though the VC way is changing the place in a way I don't really like.

Irul - familiar w the 4 pack. Looking for beta I. Spring pricing/hours which are not yet announced. Often someone who skis there regularly will get this info b4 it is posted. Not gonna bother at 4 pack prices. Only considering this to do with my son if it is cheap spring skiing. We will basically be on Mountain Run and Shirley Lakes, so not worth the four pack price for me.

**4matic** · 03-27-2016, 01:30 PM

Squaw tickets at $50 and dropping on Craig's. Should be some great deals in the last couple weeks

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tix/5510210346.html

**frorider** · 03-27-2016, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by TahoeBC

We did it from Heavenly today, perfect corn on both the backside of the Heave and the backside of Freel, how does that even happen? The road down lower to Luther is melting out in spots especially the few down hill sections which suck, get it while the getting is good. Top of High meadows road is another location to start from if your not on the Vail program.

That was a great tour. Talk about acres of corn. Here's a pic of you on rattlesnake:

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**TahoeBC** · 03-27-2016, 02:55 PM

Clouds and light wind helped keep the corn window open today

Shaky and Spats harvesting

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**Fish Rider** · 03-27-2016, 03:49 PM

beacon found yesterday at eagle falls trailhead and 89. describe and it's yours or spread word may be from SAR team member.

**Huck Pitueee** · 03-27-2016, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by old goat

a) they're all days off
b) the drones don't sound any worse than the tinnitus
c) good point

a) Thanks for rubbing it in.
b) Red wine increases Tinnitus . Just sayin.
c) Ya they suck.

**Huck Pitueee** · 03-27-2016, 07:08 PM

For old goat. Friday before work at Mt Rose summit.

**Ottime** · 03-27-2016, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by 4matic

Squaw tickets at $50 and dropping on Craig's. Should be some great deals in the last couple weeks

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tix/5510210346.html

Thanks. Never even thought of CL. While watch there for sure.

**old goat** · 03-28-2016, 10:41 AM

Squaw is giving vouchers for $50 tickets to passholders who renew before 4/19, usable by anyone--passholder gets a code number to present at ticket window and can give the number to anyone. If you know a renewing passholder maybe they can fix you up. I gave mine to a friend already.

**kungpow** · 03-28-2016, 01:23 PM

Dust on crust at Alpine this morning. The more dusty and less crusty spots were fun.

**intheways** · 03-28-2016, 02:01 PM

Dumping on Donner today!

**Nkane** · 03-28-2016, 02:48 PM

Anyone know anything about the two helicopters flying around South Fork of Coldstream Canyon (right below the Benson hut) Saturday evening? It semed too late in the day for training; hope no one's hurt.