Tahoe Trip Feb 2012!

if there isn't any new snow, I'd just ride heavenly.  The gondola is right in the center of town, so there's no driving involved and the mtn has an absolutely massive amount of acreage, so you could go the whole trip without riding the same run twice. 

if there is new snow...being that you're new to the area, I'd probably still just ride heavenly.  They have some double diamond canyons (mott/killebrew) that are pretty effing steep and will test your skills for sure.  You can also try to get to Kirkwood, by all accounts, the road is kinda sketchy after a dump

one of my favorite (heavenly) trails is "advanced roundabout".  There is no mention of it on the trail map, but it's at the top of the "groove" chair (next to the groove park) on the california side.  The sign to it sunk into the trees and very hidden.

most rental places don't let you put chains on their cars, afaik.

Originally posted by Piranha if there isn't any new snow, I'd just ride heavenly.  The gondola is right in the center of town, so there's no driving involved and the mtn has an absolutely massive amount of acreage, so you could go the whole trip without riding the same run twice.  if there is new snow...being that you're new to the area, I'd probably still just ride heavenly.  They have some double diamond canyons (mott/killebrew) that are pretty effing steep and will test your skills for sure.  You can also Try to get to Kirkwood, by all accounts, the road is kinda sketchy after a dump one of my favorite trails is "advanced roundabout".  There is no mention of it on the trail map, but it's at the top of the "groove" chair (next to the groove park) on the california side.  The sign to it sunk into the trees and very hidden.

But the OP is coming to Tahoe next week....

Yup, no snow expected for next week, so no chains needed. So, no backcountry pow for you and your friends. If you'll be sticking to the park, you can go to Sierra.

Thanks for the advise.  We will be in Tahoe until the 13 so hopefully we get in on at least the start of the next big system.  

you guys better go soon. i was just @ flatstar.

most of the run are groomed. except the blacks on the other side of the mountain its all icey cause experienced riders dont ride those runs

if i had time to go kirkwood i would but i didn't and yeah sad i missed out.

sugarbowl would be a nice place to go or even squaw.

make sure you have time to go and your friends have money to go with you!

Originally posted by a-wow925 so what are the conditions really like at tahoe now? is it even worth going or is it better to wait for more snow?

Nothing like last yr.  The fact you ask if it's worth it is in a personal question.  Depends on what you're expecting.  If you're going out to have a good time, then it doesn't matter what the snow conditions are.

I'll be going up again the same weekend.

Originally posted by JAMM0N ...you go down a run and you know the conditions. not every question can be answered on each run of how condition is and how many people went down it.

...please tell us english isn't your first language

Originally posted by Piranha Originally posted by JAMM0N ...you go down a run and you know the conditions. not every question can be answered on each run of how condition is and how many people went down it. ...please tell us english isn't your first language

I think somewhere along the lines he said it wasn't. Jammon, speaking a lot of slang isn't a good thing. It makes it hard for others to understand you. That's why there's grammar to establish standards so everyone can understand you and convey the point you're trying to make.

Originally posted by JAMM0N you guys better go soon. i was just @ flatstar. most of the run are groomed. except the blacks on the other side of the mountain its all icey cause experienced riders dont ride those runs if i had time to go kirkwood i would but i didn't and yeah sad i missed out. sugarbowl would be a nice place to go or even squaw. make sure you have time to go and your friends have money to go with you!

Originally posted by JAMM0N my grammar is horrible. i speak a lot of slang. who doesnt? anyways here's how i viewed N* first: ignore bunny hills they are a death trap traffic and eventually hard packed snow check out the blue when on the lift. if you see pebbles get away! blacks are always going to be icey cause no one attempts them and they dont tell you that theirs a bunny slope after a 20 feet drop. << i had to witness it upclose. JUST SHRED but personal preference on trails/runs

YOU! Outta tha pool!

Originally posted by calund00 Thanks for the advise.  We will be in Tahoe until the 13 so hopefully we get in on at least the start of the next big system.

The trip was sweet!  Didn't have any epic pow while we were there, but we were still able to find some good snow in the trees.  .  Started to come down when we left sunday night.  Missed it by one day, still a good trip though.  Beautiful area.  

Originally posted by calund00 The trip was sweet!  Didn't have any epic pow while we were there, but we were still able to find some good snow in the trees.  .  Started to come down when we left sunday night.  Missed it by one day, still a good trip though.  Beautiful area.