THE OFFICIAL 20/21 TAHOE SKI & SNOWBOARD THREAD. PANDEMIC SCHMANDEMIC!

[davjr96]

Any suggestions for a north lake/Truckee shop that is still doing boot work? Just need a small punch/grind on one touring boot I already have, not a full fitting. Not quite sure who has switched to summer only stuff, etc.

[~mikey b]

Tahoe Sports Hub

[MashedPotatoes]

Any suggestions for a north lake/Truckee shop that is still doing boot work? Just need a small punch/grind on one touring boot I already have, not a full fitting. Not quite sure who has switched to summer only stuff, etc.

I have the same question for South Lake (Olympic?). I need new shoes..

[Ottime]

I totally need new boots and need to be fitted now post surgery. Only thing that sucks about living where I do. It’s hard to find time when I’m in the mountains to do a proper boot fitting.

[fomofo]

I totally need new boots and need to be fitted now post surgery. Only thing that sucks about living where I do. It’s hard to find time when I’m in the mountains to do a proper boot fitting.

This guy worked at California Ski Company in Berkeley for years. I've seen him a few times at his home shop in Oakland. He's good, knows his stuff.

https://www.californiaskicompany.com...s-of-their-art

John Oshima Bootfitter Web Site

[NakedShorts]

In South Lake I would say Olympic. Everybody else is a little sketch, as in hit or miss...Or have to do your own work after you pay them to do it poorly.

California Ski Company is Bezerkley is quality!

[Consigliere]

California Ski Company is Bezerkley is quality!

I don't normally like to drag shops but....
I've had one bad experience: a mount where (unbeknownst to me) they had messed up one of the holes and had put a threaded insert in under the binding. Didn't find out about it until one of the other binding screws broke, and had to get the whole thing fixed. Mistakes happen, but they should have told me. (preemptive tech talk and mount your own skis jong)
Another friend has had a really bad bootfit there, but he thinks it was during a busy period and got a temp - but California Ski Company did do a solid and help him with a ton of additional work to make the boot work.

That being said I've also talked to a few other people who have had really solid bootfitting experiences there, so seems inconsistent

[TurxSki]

...Only thing that sucks about living where I do. It’s hard to find time when I’m in the mountains to do a proper boot fitting.

How long until a guy in a Sprinter will come to you?


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[jorion]

I gave up on cal ski co years ago after some not-great to bad experiences. Same with a friend of mine. But I will say that the one experience I had with John Oshima there was a good one, and he definitely seemed like the most qualified guy in the shop.

I just deal with the inconvenience of doing bootfitting in Tahoe, but if that wasn’t possible that guy would be the best Bay Area option that I’m aware of.

[~mikey b]

go to Helm of Sun Valley in San Mateo and ask for Mike

[dookeyXXX]

Currently watching snowflakes drift aimlessly from the sky around Casa Dookey.
Actually cut a tour short today because of funky weather...

[old goat]

Currently watching snowflakes drift aimlessly from the sky around Casa Dookey.
Actually cut a tour short today because of funky weather...

I saw one too!

[lepistoir]

This summer could possibly suck more than last.



FMC= fuel moisture content

Another reason to get vaccinated is so that covid is not a compounding factor in responding to disasters. It's easier to perform rescues and host evacuees or join other households if you're evacuated.

[Ottime]

Oh, sure just comply with the great reset. Jk.

Absolutely it is dry. I already see browning out occurring near sea level. Unless it rains a bunch more it will be a tinder box down here before June.

I’m Moderna-ed and doing my part. Get very clear instructions from Bill every evening exactly at 8pm. As long as I follow them precisely, I continue to be one of the winners. East peasy.

[emcee]

I've never wanted 4" so much in my entire life


- she said

[old goat]

Truckee FD asking for parcel fee of $179/yr for wildfire prevention--mainly clearing. I hope it passes, not that I have a lot of faith in current FD leadership, but it shouldn't have taken this long. Currently the district relies on grant funding for its projects. That alone won't do it.

[splitter]

https://skirose.com/the-mountain-web-cams/

[bonewrenched]

https://skirose.com/the-mountain-web-cams/

Well would you look at that!

[dookeyXXX]

Got a coupla inches last night here at 6300.
But the overnight freeze turned it into Captain Crunch (Currently listening to the passing automobiles crunching over the snow in the roads).

[gimpy]

Is the sun already out in incline/rose?
Only half that amount in the south zone ...... but it’s still socked in and snowing...... which is kinda key for April pow shred......should be on top of something right now

[NakedShorts]

It's cool 😎 I haven't read anything recently about Vaccine Passports, Global Minimum Taxes, or Green Infrastructure plans.

[TahoeBC]

Woke up to 6” at the house this morning, sun came out for a short time but it’s dumping again now

[AKbruin]

Is the sun already out in incline/rose?
Only half that amount in the south zone ...... but it’s still socked in and snowing...... which is kinda key for April pow shred......should be on top of something right now

Some sun in the Rose area. The skiing was . . . mostly fun. 4-8" of light snow on top of a firm and crunchy crust, meaning most turns were on edge. It was unsurprisingly better in the treed north aspects than east aspects.

[lepistoir]

Fluffy foot. Knee deep turns. Chest shots. Touching bottom but
NICE

[Ottime]

Beautiful.