Skiing Stoke from Lake Tahoe
Misty mountain hop on Thursday afternoon.
Troy Caldwell’s White Wolf on Friday.
Saturday breaks out big.
Split the difference.
Maura Mack takes a walk.
East winds peel the Crest Saturday afternoon.
Aaron Pope goes deep.
Sam Cox tinkers around Tallac on Monday. Photo: Robb Gaffney
It’s all good!
Friday afternoon on the KT-22 Sundeck.
A military design driven 1969 Mercedes Unimog is the foundation for a mobile party unit stacked with high performance sound.
DJ Aaron Pope prepares for his set inside the Unimog.
Check out the complete Snowfest schedule of events here: 2013 North Lake Tahoe Snowfest Calendar of Events
Sportgevity founder Robb Gaffney with Sportgevity Award winner Cooper Davis.
Cooper Davis of Sugar Bowl received the first Sportgevity Award at the Smith IFSA Squaw National comp last weekend. Robb Gaffney was there to present the Sportgevity award which was established to recognize an outstanding athlete that exemplifies the qualities and decision making promoted by Sportgevity. The Sportgevity Award is given to an athlete who demonstrates the ability to select a fluid line and to ski or snowboard the line keeping in mind the following: knowing when to step up or step back, the rule of simplicity, and whether he/she could ski the same line for decades to come. Congratulations Cooper!
It’s a pow day on February 23rd. Skier: Susan McCormick.
Squaw Valley has held up remarkably well despite no substantial snowfall since before the new year.
James Conley in the Truckee backcountry.
Sportgevity is proud to be a part of Lel Tone’s Steep and Deep Free Avalanche Awareness Clinic this coming Saturday January 19th, 2013 at the Plaza Bar in Squaw Valley. Doors open at 6:30pm. There is no greater opportunity to come in contact with experts who really know their stuff with regard to avalanche science, awareness, and safety. Speakers will address a variety of issues, including the all important human factors in decision making. If you venture into the backcountry or ski inbounds after deep storms, this clinic is a must.
Presented by the Squaw Valley Avalanche Rescue Dog and Education Fund.
Grant Kaye harvesting cold smoke in the Truckee Backcountry.
Silver and Gold Peaks
The Crystal Ship from Nut Hut Studios on Vimeo.
Rich Meyer leads the team toward a huge fracture on Granite Chief.
Mountain Guide Rich Meyer, Squaw ski patroller Will Paden and Sportgevity founder and local psychiatrist Robb Gaffney teamed up to host the first ever avalanche awareness class for kids at Squaw Valley. Six big mountain team member kids ages 11 to 13 were treated to an exciting and informative session at Squaw Valley. Much of the course took place under the crown and on the debris field of a class three avalanche that ripped down Granite Chief during the massive Christmas storm cycle. The course covered many topics ranging from backcountry travel techniques to avalanche awareness and safety. The course also touched on human factors and reviewed modern technology such as avalanche beacons, slope angle Iphone apps and avalanche airbags. The kids learned a ton, had fun and even got in a few nice pow turns on the shoulder of Granite. Hopefully this will be the start of a new evolution in avalanche awareness and mountain safety for kids. Sportgevity is a campaign founded by Robb Gaffney which focuses on sustainability and longevity in the sports we love.
Sportgevity Website Coverage of the Kids Avalanche Course
The kids check out a six foot avalanche crown on Granite Chief.
The kids get a little classroom time in the Squaw Patrol room before heading out.
Veteran Squaw patroller and avalanche expert Will Paden shared a wealth of knowledge and insight with the kids.
Robb Gaffney takes a break to enjoy the view last Saturday.
The snow at 9,000 feet wasn’t so great last Saturday, but this zone about 3 miles west of the the Sierra Crest sure looked tasty.
Rob Anthony winds down a ten mile tour with perfect pow.
Hanging in there from Nut Hut Studios on Vimeo.
Delicious December from Nut Hut Studios on Vimeo.
Cold temperatures and overcast skies kept snow conditions perfect from Christmas to New Years. This is a refreshing change after last season when every good ski day seemed to turn to crud overnight.
The skin track.
Squaw Valley
Robb Gaffney in the Truckee Backcountry.
Looking towards Desolation Wilderness on New Year’s Day.
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