Discussion: Snowing: Tahoe!
in: Sierra Ski-o Tour - Ski-o World Cup Round 1, US/NA Champs (Jan 27 – Feb 5, 2012 - Truckee, CA, US)
Jan 23, 2012 6:53 PM
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A foot of new snow during the drive up last night from Sacremento (Ed and I slept while Greg drove and put on chains). And another 6" this morning. Winter looking good.
Areas grooming and opening up.
Areas grooming and opening up.
Jan 23, 2012 8:12 PM
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I see that it has been snowing nicely today too.
CA DOT has a bunch of live cams in the ski-o area: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departments/traffic/ca...
And Tahoe XC has one not so live (towards the bottom of the pg): http://www.tahoexc.org/general/snow_conditions.php
Looking good, Erth!
CA DOT has a bunch of live cams in the ski-o area: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departments/traffic/ca...
And Tahoe XC has one not so live (towards the bottom of the pg): http://www.tahoexc.org/general/snow_conditions.php
Looking good, Erth!
Jan 23, 2012 9:07 PM
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Its does look pretty good. It'll have to last for the duration though - extended forecasts show no new snow after today for the rest of the event. Daytime highs in Truckee and at lake level in the mid to upper 40s and sunny, overnight lows in the teens. At least it will be pleasant. Good weather for making syrup!
Jan 23, 2012 9:12 PM
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I don't recall many maples out in the Tahoe area, and Ponderosa Pine syrup is not very appetizing.
Jan 23, 2012 11:18 PM
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Do people actually eat that? I can't find any references other than Muir.
Jan 24, 2012 12:06 AM
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I've never seen any, and I'm also fairly doubtful it actually tastes good, being a pine tree and all.
Jan 24, 2012 12:14 AM
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Ran across this the other day. Candy made from pine tar. Looks like something I'd find in my driveway.
Jan 24, 2012 12:35 AM
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pi:
Those are awesome! Unusual, but not "unpleasant"! They used to be a little bit difficult to find in Sweden though...
Jan 24, 2012 4:21 AM
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I've had spruce gum, which was not that appealing. But I was in junior high, and the girl proffering it was cute, so...
Jan 24, 2012 12:35 PM
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bubo:
Terva Leijona
...is actually a favourite of mine. I always buy some on the Jukola Ferry. Well, they taste like tar (and a wee bit of licorice maybe) and it´s quite OK if you don´t have too many at one time. People around me say they can smell me from miles away though ;)
...is actually a favourite of mine. I always buy some on the Jukola Ferry. Well, they taste like tar (and a wee bit of licorice maybe) and it´s quite OK if you don´t have too many at one time. People around me say they can smell me from miles away though ;)
Jan 24, 2012 12:38 PM
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bubo:
Back to the original thread:
(yes, that is boring since this is actually AP, but...)
How´s the snow situation at present - from what could be seen on traffic web cams it looked like there is more snow than before...
(yes, that is boring since this is actually AP, but...)
How´s the snow situation at present - from what could be seen on traffic web cams it looked like there is more snow than before...
Jan 24, 2012 1:18 PM
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I've been following this guy's blog about the Tahoe weather, plus the webcams here. Note that the resort totals are in inches, not cm :). He claims no hype, but I sense a bit of optimism slipping in - its been a warm, dry season thus far... Storm totals look good though. As long as its well packed and groomed periodically I suspect it might hold up for 2 weeks. kadley is the grooming-master though.
Ski-O XC area websites:
Royal Gorge XC
Tahoe Donner XC
Tahoe XC
Auburn/Boreal XC
Northstar XC
Here's the 10-day Tahoe City forecast (don't read this if you're a snowman)
Ski-O XC area websites:
Royal Gorge XC
Tahoe Donner XC
Tahoe XC
Auburn/Boreal XC
Northstar XC
Here's the 10-day Tahoe City forecast (don't read this if you're a snowman)
Jan 25, 2012 4:32 AM
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Scouting minor trails at Tahoe XC today. Good 2' cover of heavy, packable snow. Just right for working through the terrain. Will be fun trail mazes. Snowmobile grooming to follow.
Jan 26, 2012 3:12 AM
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The Swedish team has arrived: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwEGCuc9gVU&feature...
Quite well done; more so than interesting.
Quite well done; more so than interesting.
Jan 27, 2012 12:53 AM
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Good for the Swedish team. And their first day skate skiing in the sun at Bear Valley is also uploaded. According to my wife, all positive comments so far. I hope so; I can't believe they've ever seen grooming like that in Borlänge...or Sälen!
Jan 30, 2012 6:25 PM
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Hot! HOT! HOTTT!!!
Ali finishes 4th in the World Cup long against a strong field!
Not sure about the women, but the top 16 of the best 20 men in the world are racing here. Sixteen countries represented.
Just a quick break from the venue to post the news. Sorry, no internet at the ski area, so couldn't do live feeds.
Obviously, more details to follow.
North American long champs still underway.
Ali finishes 4th in the World Cup long against a strong field!
Not sure about the women, but the top 16 of the best 20 men in the world are racing here. Sixteen countries represented.
Just a quick break from the venue to post the news. Sorry, no internet at the ski area, so couldn't do live feeds.
Obviously, more details to follow.
North American long champs still underway.
Jan 30, 2012 6:37 PM
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4th! Fantastic news! Go the Aligator!
And thanks for taking the time out to post Ken, much appreciated!
And thanks for taking the time out to post Ken, much appreciated!
Jan 31, 2012 9:17 PM
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World Cup and NA champs Long courses are now on RouteGadget. Visit http://baoc.org/wiki/RouteGadget for introduction or go directly to http://baoc.org/gadget/cgi/reitti.cgi to draw your route.
RouteGadget handles Goats, Score-O's, butterfly loops, etc. nicely as it has an option to use splits to determine the order in which each competitor visited the controls. In a way, each competitor makes their own course.
RouteGadget handles Goats, Score-O's, butterfly loops, etc. nicely as it has an option to use splits to determine the order in which each competitor visited the controls. In a way, each competitor makes their own course.
Feb 1, 2012 7:18 PM
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North American Ski-O Championship Middle courses at Royal Gorge are now on RouteGadget. Visit http://baoc.org/wiki/RouteGadget for introduction or go directly to http://baoc.org/gadget/cgi/reitti.cgi to draw your route.
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