03-07-2010
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Ophir Creek Overlook Snowshoe
Snowshoeing gradually upward for 2 hours in the bright sunshine -- through sometimes dense forest & sometimes open mountainside -- we found the off-trail vista point at 700 ft above where Ophir Creek drops from the east end of Tahoe Meadow. Crystalline (crackly?) snow & clouds made our return seem like a different hike altogether. Gary & Yvonne led this winter hike. |
03-06-2010
8 images |
Pig Rock to Monkey Condos
Started out looking ominous but turned into a beautiful day. About 6 miles roundtrip with 1000 feet elevation gain. Hike Leaders: Sharon Marie Wilcox and Valerie Andersen. |
01-31-2010
11 images |
Spooner Summit North on TRT
Northward we went for 5 miles RT. Sometimes near the Tahoe Rim Trail & sometimes just somewhere in the deep fresh snow. Another blue sky day. The happy thirteen of us located a couple rocky promontories with fine vistas of Lake Tahoe, lunching at the last. Richard Bulis & Gary Hanneman were co-leaders. Photos by Diana & Gary. |
01-10-2010
17 images |
Tamarack Palisades Snowshoe
We found sunny, blue skies & deep snow for a memorable snowshoe climb from the mountain highway, up to the broad top of the ~300 ft granite wall a mile & a half away. Of our eleven hikers, several were successfully trying out various types of brand new snowshoes. They all worked in this deep, somewhat crusty snow. Hike leader Gary Hanneman. |
01-09-2010
10 images |
Forestdale Canyon Ski
A fun day of skiing with a motley crew. Around 4-miles roundtrip ski to a pretty canyon with lots of chances to practice our turns. Off Hwy 88. Ridge Walker: Leader Valerie Andersen: Stalwart Sweep |
