A field trip for the Tahoe Mountain Sports Team took us to the hottest new backcountry refuge in the neighborhood, the Frog Lake Huts. Frog Lake is a gorgeous alpine lake near Donner Summit, just outside of Truckee, California. The … Read More
Ski crampons are a spring skiing essential that should have a place in your spring touring pack along with some others, such as rub-on glide wax, skin wax, and that good ol’ SPF 50. They give you extra bite for … Read More
Shop now and save through late March! Take advantage of all the snow this year and get geared up for your favorite winter activities! Read More
We know it can be easier to see things done than to read about them being done, so we put together this how-to video for trimming your own skins. Watch this video in whole before trying yourself to make sure … Read More
Choosing the right skin can be confusing. The names of the different models all sound so similar and the nuances can be hard to figure out. That’s why we called in our resident Pomoca expert, Alec. He goes over the … Read More
Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue was started in 1976 after two boys went missing from Northstar and a group of volunteer skiers and the boy’s fathers went searching. Since then the team has grown into an incredible group of awesome … Read More
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Hybrid Well, I suppose it is appropriate that I headed out for a ski tour at dawn the day after I picked up the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Hybrid Jacket and Pants. The forecast called for … Read More
There are lots of backcountry ski boots out there. Here’s a list of our favorites to make finding that perfect pair a little bit easier. Read More
Learn how to keep yourself and your backcountry partners safe in this FREE avalanche education series. We’ll cover everything from how avalanche beacons work to planning strategies for a successful day in the mountains. Read More
Positioned along the Western US and the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra-Nevada Mountain Range boasts a maritime snowpack rich with moisture. Even without recent snowfall, there are often still moments of smooth skiing perfection to be found in the spring, as … Read More