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Official Tahoe Thread

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easiestEC
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I decided to make this because there seems to be a lack of Tahoe information in this forum. so here it is,
the Official Tahoe Thread

anything that has to do with Tahoe goes here; winter OR summer. Discuss weather, mountain conditions, meet ups and hook ups, epic stories, sick ass places, things to do, pretty much ANYTHING!

first off, here are some sites for general information on Tahoe, whether your a local or planning a trip:

North Shore Information http://www.gotahoenorth.com/
South Shore Information http://tahoesouth.com/
Vacation Information http://www.laketahoe.com/home

secondly, here are some links to some of the mountains around the area;

Squaw: http://www.squaw.com/
Alpine Meadows: http://www.skialpine.com/
Northstar: http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
Heavenly: http://www.skiheavenly.com/
Diamond Peak http://www.diamondpeak.com/
Sierra-at-Tahoe: http://www.sierraattahoe.com/
Kirkwood http://www.kirkwood.com/site/
Sugar Bowl http://www.sugarbowl.com/home
Boreal http://www.rideboreal.com/winter/
Mt. Rose http://www.mtrose.com/

Tahoe and the surrounding area is a dope place with some even doper people, with a shit ton of stuff to offer. Whether you're a weekend warrior on the mountain, or a bar hopper down in the basin, this thread is for you.

that is all, shred on fellow shredders.
Apr 10 2012 7:51PM
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theabortionator
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If anyone else works grave/3rd shift or just sleeps weird hours and wants to drink or hang out late night or morning. Get at me. I'm probably gonna go to the grid when they open at 11. still not even 5 am. Thought about going to crystal bay but too lazy and casinos are depressing places.
Jan 12 2018 7:53AM
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miroz
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theabortionatorEven though regionals are deader than NS in general I'll say hello.

Probably North Lake for the next few seasons working at Northstar. Living in KB for this year. Mostly just riding the VRs. Trying to get to Kirkwood more but it's a bit of a mission. Also a few Boreal days and some BC stuff when we get some fucking snow.


I made the mistake of going to Northstar yesterday. It was insane. The park was fun, but the people, parking, and snow situation were awful. I know it was a holiday, but I probably won't be back unless I'm looking for weekday park. Were you there?
Jan 15 2018 6:48PM
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theabortionator
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mirozI made the mistake of going to Northstar yesterday. It was insane. The park was fun, but the people, parking, and snow situation were awful. I know it was a holiday, but I probably won't be back unless I'm looking for weekday park. Were you there?


Nah i fucked my neck and back up so i havent been riding the last week.
Jan 16 2018 12:12PM
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miroz
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theabortionatorNah i fucked my neck and back up so i havent been riding the last week.


Didn't miss much. I'll be at Kirkwood tomorrow afternoon and Sunday, hopefully there's still some snow left.
Jan 19 2018 5:54PM
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theabortionator
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mirozDidn't miss much. I'll be at Kirkwood tomorrow afternoon and Sunday, hopefully there's still some snow left.



I drove back from santa cruz last night and rode the Heav today. Was actually pretty decent. Not crowded and hit some little stashes. Not deep by any means but totally skiable
Jan 19 2018 8:11PM
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.CJ.
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Looking for a homie to shred with at North Tahoe. Not sure which resort yet, but it's looking like its gonna be Boreal. Probably gonna be there Thursday or Friday but just PM if you wanna try to link up.
Mar 25 2018 3:41PM
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miroz
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.CJ.Looking for a homie to shred with at North Tahoe. Not sure which resort yet, but it's looking like its gonna be Boreal. Probably gonna be there Thursday or Friday but just PM if you wanna try to link up.


If I remember correctly (and forgive me if you already know this), Boreal does $15 tickets on Fridays if you have a college ID.
Mar 27 2018 3:12PM
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.CJ.
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mirozIf I remember correctly (and forgive me if you already know this), Boreal does $15 tickets on Fridays if you have a college ID.


Oh word, I'll make sure to bring it with just in case
Mar 27 2018 4:07PM
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theabortionator
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My season is donezo. On tuesday I hooked up on the donkey of the zfd rail.

If anybody want to have a beer or 5 ever north lake let me know. Kinda trapped at the aparment. Might go to the grid tommorrow and get drunk. Cant ski, not super mobile yet and kinda bummed on the season ending but whatever. I still scored a few pow days.
Mar 31 2018 4:32PM
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theabortionatorMy season is donezo. On tuesday I hooked up on the donkey of the zfd rail.

If anybody want to have a beer or 5 ever north lake let me know. Kinda trapped at the aparment. Might go to the grid tommorrow and get drunk. Cant ski, not super mobile yet and kinda bummed on the season ending but whatever. I still scored a few pow days.


Wanna dab some terp sauce? I live Brockway/Kings Beach. Gotchu on a half gram dab!
Apr 4 2018 10:41PM
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Beeradfizzle
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hippy.Wanna dab some terp sauce? I live Brockway/Kings Beach. Gotchu on a half gram dab!


I just discovered this thread watching you post in class. Now I know.
Apr 4 2018 10:46PM
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theabortionator
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hippy.Wanna dab some terp sauce? I live Brockway/Kings Beach. Gotchu on a half gram dab!


Fer twenny blaze
Apr 4 2018 10:58PM
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JoeF2661
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Rain!!!!
Apr 8 2018 11:04AM
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miroz
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theabortionatorFer twenny blaze


I know you're donezo for the season, but do you have any idea how Northstar's parks are holding up this week after the rain? Thinkin' about playing hooky tomorrow and skiing some park, and as far as I know, Northstar >> Heavenly.
Apr 9 2018 3:16PM
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theabortionator
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mirozI know you're donezo for the season, but do you have any idea how Northstar's parks are holding up this week after the rain? Thinkin' about playing hooky tomorrow and skiing some park, and as far as I know, Northstar >> Heavenly.


Probably pretty good although 2 weeks since Ive been out. Ive been south lake and now Sac since Thursday. Ill be at the mtn tomorrow or the next day. Can update if you dont end up going.
Apr 9 2018 3:20PM
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miroz
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theabortionatorProbably pretty good although 2 weeks since Ive been out. Ive been south lake and now Sac since Thursday. Ill be at the mtn tomorrow or the next day. Can update if you dont end up going.


Thanks man! Much appreciated
Apr 9 2018 3:40PM
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JoeF2661
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Bump for autumn hype.
Sep 21 2018 5:34PM
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hippy.
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JoeF2661Bump for autumn hype.

I saw Opensnow saying we may get mountain snow this week. That will be followed by "regular" systems heading in after that.
Sep 24 2018 3:04PM
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JoeF2661
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hippy.I saw Opensnow saying we may get mountain snow this week. That will be followed by "regular" systems heading in after that.


Yea. I've been following the forecast myself. Fucking praying el nino makes it dump this year. Where you ride?
Sep 24 2018 5:09PM
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hippy.
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JoeF2661Yea. I've been following the forecast myself. Fucking praying el nino makes it dump this year. Where you ride?

When we get dumped on Diamond Peak (3 minutes away & doesn't close, awesome expert terrain), but mostly SVAP this year because IKON isn't bad. #fuckvail
Sep 25 2018 5:51PM
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JoeF2661
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hippy.When we get dumped on Diamond Peak (3 minutes away & doesn't close, awesome expert terrain), but mostly SVAP this year because IKON isn't bad. #fuckvail


Skied diamond once when I was younger. I live further up north and been riding boreal and sierra at tahoe the last season cuz the winters have been bad for Mt. Shasta. Bout season pass for sierra though this year and my goal is to ride down there 3 or 4 times a month this winter.
Sep 26 2018 11:15AM
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connecticunt
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just moved to south lake and in dire need of friends, message me with your applications thank you in advance and I have a very cute dog who is a 10/10 good girl
Oct 15 2018 12:44PM
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theabortionator
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connecticuntjust moved to south lake and in dire need of friends, message me with your applications thank you in advance and I have a very cute dog who is a 10/10 good girl


Some of my best friends live in South Lake. I'm usually down there once every week or two. They're right by the CA lot at heavenly. Usually don't hit too much park with them but just rip around the mountain.
Oct 15 2018 1:01PM
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theabortionator
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hippy.When we get dumped on Diamond Peak (3 minutes away & doesn't close, awesome expert terrain), but mostly SVAP this year because IKON isn't bad. #fuckvail

I wanted to pick up a couple days there but Northstar runs us 5 days a week. Wish I could do 4 10s and pick up 2 and the occasional 3 days at DP. They seem to be trying to get their park program rolling. I've still never actually ridden there though. Maybe this season.
Oct 15 2018 1:02PM
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theabortionatorI wanted to pick up a couple days there but Northstar runs us 5 days a week. Wish I could do 4 10s and pick up 2 and the occasional 3 days at DP. They seem to be trying to get their park program rolling. I've still never actually ridden there though. Maybe this season.

Last year was the first time they could say anything about a park at DP. They had a few small jumps and one decent flip/spinnable jump. They had a few random areas of the mountain for park, but this year they're making the village park. Should be pretty cool. Dedicated strip of the mountain for the park.
Oct 15 2018 2:30PM
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theabortionator
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Looking for a room for the season. Working grave shift at Northstar. Trying to stay in KB again but open to anything close to the mountain.

Quiet and respectful. I don't smoke, have pets, or any kids that I know of. Have split gear and hoping to get out more this year. I mostly ride northstar, kirkwood and the heav. Get to some other mountains here and there when I have off and can snag cheap tickets.

Not a serial killer but that's what everyone on the internet says.

Obviously posted on CL and Truckee Tahoe but figured I'd throw one up here as well.
Oct 23 2018 1:41AM
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connecticuntjust moved to south lake and in dire need of friends, message me with your applications thank you in advance and I have a very cute dog who is a 10/10 good girl


Wassup girl







Also back on my bullshit, gonna be patrolling at Northstar again this year. If anyone wants some discounted tickets or to ski around while I'm at work one day hit me up
Nov 19 2018 1:28AM
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theabortionator
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connecticuntjust moved to south lake and in dire need of friends, message me with your applications thank you in advance and I have a very cute dog who is a 10/10 good girl


I've been living in South Lake the last week or so. Moving up north when I find an Apartment but I'm staying with friends just down from the Cal lots.
Nov 19 2018 1:43AM
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theabortionator
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RimJobberWassup girl







Also back on my bullshit, gonna be patrolling at Northstar again this year. If anyone wants some discounted tickets or to ski around while I'm at work one day hit me up


I'm making snow until mid dec ish and then moving back to park grooming. Working grave so usually cruise in the mornings and then gtfo unless it's deep or I'm with friends.
Nov 19 2018 1:45AM
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theabortionatorI'm making snow until mid dec ish and then moving back to park grooming. Working grave so usually cruise in the mornings and then gtfo unless it's deep or I'm with friends.


Hellya! I'm on vacation right now and won't be back until December but after that I'm around all winter. Down to rip some runs in the mornings when I do my work!
Nov 19 2018 1:47AM
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theabortionator
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RimJobberHellya! I'm on vacation right now and won't be back until December but after that I'm around all winter. Down to rip some runs in the mornings when I do my work!


Sounds good. I usually stay rendevous or backside if the snows good depending on crowds. And obviously plenty of park laps worked in depending on the day.
Nov 19 2018 2:01AM
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connecticunt
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theabortionatorI'm making snow until mid dec ish and then moving back to park grooming. Working grave so usually cruise in the mornings and then gtfo unless it's deep or I'm with friends.


RimJobberHellya! I'm on vacation right now and won't be back until December but after that I'm around all winter. Down to rip some runs in the mornings when I do my work!


Hopefully my moving truck with all my equipment shows up either today or tomorrow but I just got my epic pass from heavenly so I’d love to take some trips up to northstar

**This post was edited on Nov 20th 2018 at 1:13:01pm
Nov 20 2018 12:02PM
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connecticuntHopefully my moving truck with all my equipment shows up either today or tomorrow but I just got my epic pass from heavenly so I’d love to take some trips up to northstar

**This post was edited on Nov 20th 2018 at 1:13:01pm


I work weekdays so if you come then I can show you around a bit, if not I'm down to ride any of the Vail resorts on my days off!
Nov 20 2018 3:05PM
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LineSkier
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1. Don't go to Northstar
2. If you have to go to Northstar, do it on a weekday
Dec 5 2018 12:11PM
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Seekingseasons
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Hey guys, im looking for some advice. Im moving next year to start ski bumming and cooking full time. Im pretty much dead set on north shore tahoe but im wondering if someone could play devils advocate and tell me some shit stories or give me reasons why you moved. Feel free to DM me brothers.
Jan 25 2019 11:57PM
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theabortionator
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Sk1fr1endHey guys, im looking for some advice. Im moving next year to start ski bumming and cooking full time. Im pretty much dead set on north shore tahoe but im wondering if someone could play devils advocate and tell me some shit stories or give me reasons why you moved. Feel free to DM me brothers.


Housing is getting harder. It's not even as much about $$$ as it is about just finding a spot. If you're here year round it's not as bad. You can jump on a better spot when you find it.

Truckee traffic is pretty whack. Kings Beach can be a clusterfuck as well when it's busy. Driving from KB to Northstar for work at 3:30pm the Tuesday after MLK it took us 1:45 for what usually takes 12 min. Also any roads that head toward the bay. Even taking 50 from South Lake toward Sac.

There are some fun mountains, My cars fucked atm but trying to ride more places this year. I like it here though. I dig it more than when I lived in CO. I moved here to work at Northstar, only here for the winters but I like it.

If you're set on coming go for it. Honestly for the most part if you're set on moving anywhere you should. IF it's a super sketchy, horribly terrible idea maybe somebody should talk you out of it. That said, I'm guessing you like to ski, there are mountains and snow. You cook, there are restaurants. There's a lake, there's more mountains, there's good music, idk. Maybe you love it maybe you don't but might as well check it out.
Jan 26 2019 1:25PM
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Seekingseasons
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theabortionatorHousing is getting harder. It's not even as much about $$$ as it is about just finding a spot. If you're here year round it's not as bad. You can jump on a better spot when you find it.

Truckee traffic is pretty whack. Kings Beach can be a clusterfuck as well when it's busy. Driving from KB to Northstar for work at 3:30pm the Tuesday after MLK it took us 1:45 for what usually takes 12 min. Also any roads that head toward the bay. Even taking 50 from South Lake toward Sac.

There are some fun mountains, My cars fucked atm but trying to ride more places this year. I like it here though. I dig it more than when I lived in CO. I moved here to work at Northstar, only here for the winters but I like it.

If you're set on coming go for it. Honestly for the most part if you're set on moving anywhere you should. IF it's a super sketchy, horribly terrible idea maybe somebody should talk you out of it. That said, I'm guessing you like to ski, there are mountains and snow. You cook, there are restaurants. There's a lake, there's more mountains, there's good music, idk. Maybe you love it maybe you don't but might as well check it out.

Hey thanks for the info. Its definitely in my crosshairs atm with no plans to change, and i dont want to come off as "make my decisions for me". I really have done alot of research and just was hoping to get some no bullshit info from some fellow NSers who actually spent time there. I definitely plan on being there year round, looking to completely relocate to start my life as a ski bum. Thank you again for your thorough and honest reply, it was beyond helpful my friend.
Jan 26 2019 1:33PM
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mike_e
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anyone know of any cheap places to shower in mammoth? or showers you could easily poach?
Mar 8 2019 11:37PM
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Seekingseasons
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mike_eanyone know of any cheap places to shower in mammoth? or showers you could easily poach?

Hot springs?
Mar 9 2019 12:56PM
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mike_e
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SeekingseasonsHot springs?


yeah, i camp out at the hot springs and probably will for like a month in may. i want to take an actual actual shower every once and a while though.
Mar 10 2019 9:36PM
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Seekingseasons
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mike_eyeah, i camp out at the hot springs and probably will for like a month in may. i want to take an actual actual shower every once and a while though.

I know theres a few jacuzzis near eagle lodge in that little condo village right by juniper springs. Most of the gates are reach over and with all the snow lately, whats a fence. Just say your staying in one of the condos if anyone bugs you, doubt they will since those places are dead on the weekdays. I know its still no shower but im getting closer?
Mar 10 2019 10:20PM
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B_K
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if anyone needs or wants a filmer/photographer, I'll be riding Squallypine from the 14th to 25th. Hit me up!
Mar 12 2019 7:30PM
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BagOTricks
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Gonna be at Northstar/Squaw from the 23rd to the 27th. Anyone know the status of Northstar's parks? Also, how far is Woodward from Northstar?
Mar 18 2019 2:18PM
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theabortionator
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BagOTricksGonna be at Northstar/Squaw from the 23rd to the 27th. Anyone know the status of Northstar's parks? Also, how far is Woodward from Northstar?


Northstar is about 20 min from boreal if there aren't traffic issues.

Parks are on point. Jumps are fucking killer right now, rails are hit or miss. Some of the take offs or general sets are a little wonkey and lower pinball could use less boxes but otherwise solid.

Also have 2 pipes side by side because mad snow. Mini pipe isnt really my jam but the 18 has been riding real nice the last week now thst it isnt snowing a thousand feet every day.

Ill be up there pretty much everyday. Usually ride 2 or 3 days a week after work.

If you like big jumps the 2 jump line in straights is killler but its more than i feel like hitting this season. Jut got back on jumps and almost blew out the knees already. Today was first day hitting 123 in pinball in 2 weeks. Felt good and honeslty 2 and 3 are pretty big. Nothing wild but you get some hang time.
Mar 18 2019 8:25PM
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BagOTricks
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theabortionatorNorthstar is about 20 min from boreal if there aren't traffic issues.

Parks are on point. Jumps are fucking killer right now, rails are hit or miss. Some of the take offs or general sets are a little wonkey and lower pinball could use less boxes but otherwise solid.

Also have 2 pipes side by side because mad snow. Mini pipe isnt really my jam but the 18 has been riding real nice the last week now thst it isnt snowing a thousand feet every day.

Ill be up there pretty much everyday. Usually ride 2 or 3 days a week after work.

If you like big jumps the 2 jump line in straights is killler but its more than i feel like hitting this season. Jut got back on jumps and almost blew out the knees already. Today was first day hitting 123 in pinball in 2 weeks. Felt good and honeslty 2 and 3 are pretty big. Nothing wild but you get some hang time.


Thanks for this, makes me even more excited!
Mar 19 2019 9:09AM
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druseph33
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Any Tahoe Skiers here either from the SF/Santa Cruz bay area's or between there and Tahoe that are looking to plan trips/carpool this season or in the future? Newish to the forums and always looking for more people to shred with!

I usually try to go weekly or bi-monthly and have a flexible schedule; have a Crosstrek that more than capable of making the journey but can also pitch on gas.

Have a Tahoe Epic Pass this year but may get an Ikon next year/this spring so I am currently limited to Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar (but may have squaw and mammoth available later).

Used to skiing fairly advanced Big Mountain Terrain but have no issue hitting the park, groomers, or even just slowing down a bit to enjoy the slopes with someone who is used to a slower pace.
Mar 21 2019 3:38AM
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BagOTricks
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What happened to heavenly terrain parks? High roller no longer a thing? Went there today for the last day of my trip, had a good time but went over to high roller to be met by a normal groomer haha.
Mar 26 2019 9:07PM
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avocado.
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anybody wanna ride or just hang? I'm in South Lake Tahoe this week
Mar 31 2019 10:30AM
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theabortionator
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Anybody trying to get their terrr on this spring?


Looks like some areas still have some pretty decent snow. I didn't get out as much as I wanted this season, but down to get some steep spring lines.
Apr 14 2019 8:33PM
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