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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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easiestEC
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i go to the patch early season. the hike kinda sucks so snowmobiling would be ideal
Jun 13 2013 3:22PM
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easiestEC
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sooooooo



whats up Tahoe?
Jun 27 2013 11:05PM
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Stose
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Anyone hike Mt. Rose summit yet this summer? it's incredible. Just did it for the first time myself a few weeks ago
Jul 5 2013 2:07PM
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sugarloaf
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this week has been ridiculous with the gapers. took me over an hour to get from tahoe vista to squaw today. Thinking about driving all the way around through truckee and over 267 to get to work tomorrow cause the traffic going from squaw to TC every day is backed up almost to big bear each day. SUCKS
Jul 5 2013 5:55PM
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easiestEC
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yeah the amount of people in tahoe is absurd right now.

on another not, anyone play disc golf? i've been playing like every other day and i need someone else to play with
Jul 16 2013 11:54PM
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BoomBotix
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Ya Tahoe is really nice between seasons when nobody is there. Thinkin' to do some SUP there this week... get after it.
Jul 22 2013 9:45PM
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rsvp
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if you're working at Northstar, Kings Beach sounds like your best bet
Jul 31 2013 11:49PM
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easiestEC
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who here plays disc golf?
Aug 6 2013 12:08AM
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howlongcanausern
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sup.

im going to apply for the application specialist at squaw valley...right now i'm in the same position at a different mountain so it's not like i'm new to the ski industry.

has anybody here worked for squaw? how is the management? approve/disapprove? living situations?
Aug 16 2013 5:27PM
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rsvp
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I've worked for squaw as a lifeguard the past 3 summers in the guest services department. It seems like kind of a shit show at times but for the most part it wasn't too bad. definitely improving though, imo
Aug 16 2013 6:22PM
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K_Carter
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for anyone thinking about moving to tahoe and having doubts. FUCKING DO IT. my buddy and i drove out from NY not knowing anyone no job anything but the people in tahoe are so awesome everything will fall into place. and be the sickest time of your life.
Aug 19 2013 12:56PM
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howlongcanausern
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yeah, i'm concerned about finding 'affordable' housing...seems like shit is expensive/tight out there.
Aug 19 2013 2:05PM
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sugarloaf
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expect to pay about ~$500 for a room (which isn't bad if you ask me). I've lived in squaw for the past year and a half and my rent has been in the $450-585 range, not including utilities. i know a lot of people who have cheaper rent, while some have higher...just depends on the house and location and how many roommates you wanna have.

but can't complain...deciding to move to tahoe, specifically squaw valley, has been one of the greatest decisions I've ever made.
Aug 19 2013 6:16PM
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howlongcanausern
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word. sounds like an awesome place even if it's california :D

yeah, I'll be looking for a house/condo/apartment for myself. the job is year-round full time so i can't be dealing with flaky roomates, parties, etc etc. i'm 25 and have been dealing with roomate bullshit since i was 18...i'm over it. i'm willing to pay extra for peace and quiet after working all day. shit i sound like an old man.

is the closest airport reno? where do people fly in/out of? what's the drive to reno like? sacremento?


i'll be submitting my CL/resume today so hopefully things go well.
Aug 19 2013 6:30PM
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sugarloaf
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I hear that. I've had some interesting roommates since moving to tahoe. hopefully in the fall I will start having only 1 roommate which will be nice. just keep looking around and eventually stuff pops up.

reno is the closest airport. bout 45 to town, hourish to the airport. sac is 90ish min away, drive isn't bad if the weather is good...you just cruise downhill into the valley. coming up is a climb....you gain 5000ft in a matter of miles. reno isn't too bad but the road is a little windy and tight in spots. small climb from reno-tahoe. both of course often have controls during the winter and can close down at times. and they're full of terrible drivers from the bay.
Aug 19 2013 6:49PM
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RimJobber
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Anyone looking to work at resorts this winter?

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna apply at Rose
Aug 22 2013 12:47PM
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Stose
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Rose and northstar are the best ones to work at. Rose has drastically lower pay, but it's like a family up there and it's probably the most fun resort to work for. They are also pretty lenient on hours
Aug 22 2013 9:08PM
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howlongcanausern
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do resorts in tahoe actually pay above minimum due to the cost of living down there? or do they just say deal with it and pay shit?
Aug 23 2013 11:07AM
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Stose
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Mt rose doesn't, northstar does. I think northstar starts you off at around 12 an hour. Rose will start you at minimum. It really just depends which resort you're at I suppose
Aug 23 2013 2:17PM
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easiestEC
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working park staff at squaw. come through and say whats up
Aug 25 2013 12:41PM
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morrell019
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Stoked to see everyone loves the Tahoe region so much. I got a job at Squaw for the winter and have been looking at housing. Just wanted to sent out a bulletin if anyone is looking to get an apartment and needs a roommate i'm definitely in the market for a place, or to find a place with someone. I'm a 22 year old guy, just graduated college on the east coast at UVM. Definitely down for whatever, really open to anything people have in mind. Let me know if you're interested or need a roommate . Cheers.
Sep 4 2013 12:56PM
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howlongcanausern
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interview with squaw today.
Sep 5 2013 11:05AM
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taylornicky
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interview with northstar today! woop! Good luck!
Sep 5 2013 12:57PM
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howlongcanausern
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thx, got a second one monday. the job is full-time year round so might be making the perma-move to tahoe...all looks promising.

lots to think about
Sep 5 2013 5:35PM
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taylornicky
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tahoe is definitely worth it!!
Sep 5 2013 8:37PM
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SnowshoeThompson
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I do grooming, snow making and terrain park maintenance at rose and it's a pretty relaxed environment , The owners don't give a fuck about the parks though. I try not to ride there unless its a powder day because the park is such a joke but if you get a job we should shred.
Sep 5 2013 10:08PM
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Dr.Dickless
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true that
Sep 6 2013 9:39PM
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K_Carter
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just confirmed with my boss @heavenly, gunna be scanning again this winter! yeeee!
Sep 20 2013 8:56PM
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spew
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that's legit. Let the friends slide.
Sep 23 2013 7:28PM
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kimmm
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I scanned at Kirkwood last year, just Saturdays and Sundays! Might do it again this year, only Saturdays though!
Sep 23 2013 10:36PM
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trevon
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Worked at Flatstar last season, they start you at 8.25, but then again I was a lifty. Now I'm a lead lifty at Squaw!
Sep 24 2013 12:14AM
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alden.
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any week day,
friday-sunday are the only really busy days
Sep 25 2013 12:00PM
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easiestEC
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how long have you been doing that?
Sep 25 2013 5:16PM
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trevon
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I havn't yet lol, I start in November.
Sep 26 2013 12:32AM
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trevon
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I havn't yet lol, I start in November.
Sep 26 2013 12:32AM
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Jahoe_Stuyve
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JAH BLESS JAHOE!!!!!!
Sep 26 2013 2:58PM
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maxro
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Anyone planning to do a little preseason hiking once it snows enough?
Sep 26 2013 5:24PM
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taylornicky
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I've been thinking about it! Would like to
Sep 26 2013 11:13PM
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easiestEC
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hell yeah im park staff there. sick mountain to work at
Sep 28 2013 5:56PM
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trevon
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Ya I'm juiced. I'm actually lookin for a spot if you have a room or know of one.
Sep 28 2013 8:48PM
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tedmgee
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Anyone worked at North Star park crew? I got the job yesterday(super stoked). What's it like there? Are they chill? Any tips?
Oct 3 2013 4:15PM
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easiestEC
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i heard they never do any work, so that'll be chill on your end. i've skied full days at northstar and only seen the park crew a couple times. they're presence is not really there


but thats just what i hear.
Oct 4 2013 4:58PM
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Parks.
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how many people here are students at Nevada?
Oct 4 2013 8:56PM
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taylornicky
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Oct 5 2013 1:40AM
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maxro
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Heyo
Oct 5 2013 2:54AM
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