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"content": "\u003cp>The early-season \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000445/yikes-bay-area-heat-lingers-sierra-nevada-snowpack-melting-fast\">summer-time temperatures\u003c/a> that baked the Bay Area and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000372/snow-eater-heat-wave-behind-big-sierra-melt-is-a-look-at-our-climate-future\">rapidly melted the Sierra Nevada snowpack\u003c/a> are coming to an end this week — but only for a couple of days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>National Weather Service forecasters said two back-to-back storms this week will wet the state and push out the ridge of high pressure that created the recent heat wave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That period broke the all-time March high-temperature records at every major Bay Area climate station, and saw Lake Tahoe also get its warmest March day on record.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not like we barely beat the records, either — we really shattered the records,” said Dylan Flynn, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Bay Area office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This two-week run of warm temperatures caused Bay Area residents to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12076391/best-beaches-near-san-francisco-bay-area-weather-heat-wave-how-to-check-tides-wind\">flock to local beaches\u003c/a> or travel to the Sierra for the chance to ski in shorts. However, the exceptionally hot and dry March spelled the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12077367/tahoe-ski-resorts-closing-dates-2026-heavenly-palisades-homewood-closed-weather-snow-forecast-storms\">end of the ski season for many Tahoe resorts, w\u003c/a>hich have since closed\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12077367/tahoe-ski-resorts-closing-dates-2026-heavenly-palisades-homewood-closed-weather-snow-forecast-storms\">.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12063989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12063989\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person waits to cross the street in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland on Nov. 13, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But for the resorts that remain open, it ain’t over yet. With rain and snow in the forecast this week, incoming cooler weather could give diehard skiers one last chance to hit fresh powder this spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can never count on winter to be done in the High Sierra,” said Carly Mangan, spokesperson for Vail Resorts in Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what we know about this week’s weather change, and what anyone contemplating heading to the Sierra for one last ride should know.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the weather forecast for the Bay Area this week?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flynn said the Bay Area cooldown will begin Monday, with a first storm from the tropics that could bring a chance of “novelty drops” of rain across the region through Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the second storm, a cold system dipping down from the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and Thursday, is the region’s “best chance for rain,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12077403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12077403\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ski area at Homewood has closed due to poor snow conditions as viewed on April 14, 2021, in Homewood, California. \u003ccite>(George Rose/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As much as a quarter inch of rain could fall across the Bay Area, which Flynn said is important owing to the fact that it’s been “one of the driest Marches on record, too.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In fact, in San Francisco, it’s the driest March in over 100 years,” he noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flynn said most of the rain will be “focused south of the Golden Gate Bridge” across the Peninsula, the East Bay and the Central Coast. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=ci&glossary=1&issuedby=mtr&product=afd&site=mtr&version=1\">Read the full forecast from the NWS’s Bay Area office. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>After this week’s rain, what can we expect in the Bay for early April?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The cooldown is only temporary, Flynn said. This weekend, as a new ridge of high pressure builds over the region, temperatures will spike back into the 80s in inland areas and into the 70s along the coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately, after the next three days, the sun comes back out, and it gets hot again,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flynn expects temperatures to continue to be warm into early next week, but said “there’s a lot of uncertainty” over what the weather will be like after Monday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What I can say is after this cool stretch, we go right back above normal temperatures,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What kind of snow will Tahoe see this week?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>By the end of Thursday, this week’s storms could drop as much as a foot or more of snow on the height of the Sierra Nevada, said Gigi Giralte, a meteorologist with the NWS’s Reno office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new snow is a big deal for the state’s dwindling snowpack, which as of Monday sat at a meager \u003ca href=\"https://snow.water.ca.gov/\">18% of the April 1\u003c/a> average. But Giralte warned that the snow may have trouble sticking to the ground because of the recent warmth and lack of snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento/status/2038685187270169013\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After the storms end, Giralte expects the snowpack to “be about the same, because we’re not getting feet and feet of snow” this week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We would need a much more significant storm to greatly impact the snowpack that we currently have,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since temperatures are forecast to warm up after Thursday into the low 60s in the Tahoe area, Giralte said anyone heading up to the area should still “definitely expect spring skiing” conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People traveling to the region can expect \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSSacramento/status/2038685187270169013/photo/2\">minor snow impacts\u003c/a>, “but it’s still going to be a switch-up from the warm and dry weather we’ve been experiencing for most of March,” said Kate Forrest, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Sacramento office.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What do Tahoe ski resorts expect, and is it worth it to go up from the Bay this weekend?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For many Tahoe resorts whose lifts have already \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12077367/tahoe-ski-resorts-closing-dates-2026-heavenly-palisades-homewood-closed-weather-snow-forecast-storms\">stopped spinning for the season\u003c/a>, this storm is too little, too late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But some Tahoe ski areas are still open — and are embracing this April storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That includes the three Vail-owned resorts in Tahoe: Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar. Spokesperson Mangan said they’re hoping for significant snowfall this week — up to 18 inches according to Monday’s projections — especially at Kirkwood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12071091\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12071091 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/GettyImages-2253947921-scaled-e1769466571155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professional skier Molly Armanino lands Dan’s Cliff at Kirkwood Ski Resort in Kirkwood, California, on Jan. 3, 2026. \u003ccite>(Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Kirkwood does kind of seem like right now in the eye of the storm,” Mangan said on Monday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Palisades Tahoe’s Olympic Valley side is also still open. OpenSnow forecaster Bryan Allegretto \u003ca href=\"https://blog.palisadestahoe.com/weather/rain-snow-with-mountain-accumulations/\">wrote on the Palisades Tahoe blog\u003c/a> that the resort is expecting snow to start early Tuesday morning and to last through Thursday. But he said it’s still unclear whether the heaviest snowfall will head north or south.[aside postID=news_12075796 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-1262723899.jpg']At present, Allegretto predicts high temperatures in the 30s up on the mountain, with ridgetop winds up to 50 miles per hour to start — increasing to up to 100 miles per hour overnight on Wednesday, which could affect lift operations on Wednesday or Thursday. Allegretto expects up to 16 inches of snow at the Palisades’ highest elevations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps more importantly, Mangan said, are the cold temperatures the region is expecting overnight this week, which could not only help slow snowmelt and assist resort operations in grooming more terrain, but also produce loose, soft “corn” snow, which is a springtime Tahoe staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Any of that is just going to help immensely at this time in the season for us to get through to our closing days,” she said. “We’ll take anything we can get.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Northstar is slated to close after Sunday, Heavenly and Kirkwood are aiming for an April 19 closing date, Mangan said. And while she doesn’t expect this storm to open a bunch of new terrain in the mountains, this week’s storm could help keep the season alive until then, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should skiers and snowboarders know about conditions right now?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The sun may return this weekend, Allegretto said, bringing highs in the 60s at the village in Olympic Valley and in the 40s up top at Palisades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “given that we are seeing low coverage across different areas on all of our resorts in the Tahoe region,” Mangan warned that anyone skiing this weekend should “be aware of the potential for \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/kirkwood/comments/1s7u04a/psa_for_anyone_coming_next_weekend/?share_id=YCA72Zd-_0_IkERkwh3_a&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1\">unmarked hazards\u003c/a> hidden just below the snow,” concealed by the injection of fresh powder. 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Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, straddling the border between California and Nevada. \u003ccite>(Al Drago/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Heavenly and Northstar’s lower mountains are closed, they benefit from gondolas to bring skiers to the upper mountains, terrain which Mangan said is “ holding up really well.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirkwood, meanwhile, has a higher base level, so it’s still open from top to bottom with 60% of terrain open — but nonetheless, “it’s melting out fast,” Mangan said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you want to get “that one last hurrah” for the season, you may be able to get it this weekend, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody loves a little April powder,” Mangan said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Beyond this week, is there any more snow in the long-range forecast?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The simple answer is not really, Giralte said — but it has “snowed in May before, so it’s not out of the question.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Climate Prediction Center’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/\">8-to-14-day outlook\u003c/a> shows California and most of Nevada will likely experience above-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation for around the first two weeks of April.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the long range, we don’t really see some snow coming as high pressure sets back and lingers,” Giralte said, “which will help bring those temperatures back up and dry us out again, like we saw last week.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not like we barely beat the records, either — we really shattered the records,” said Dylan Flynn, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Bay Area office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This two-week run of warm temperatures caused Bay Area residents to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12076391/best-beaches-near-san-francisco-bay-area-weather-heat-wave-how-to-check-tides-wind\">flock to local beaches\u003c/a> or travel to the Sierra for the chance to ski in shorts. However, the exceptionally hot and dry March spelled the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12077367/tahoe-ski-resorts-closing-dates-2026-heavenly-palisades-homewood-closed-weather-snow-forecast-storms\">end of the ski season for many Tahoe resorts, w\u003c/a>hich have since closed\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12077367/tahoe-ski-resorts-closing-dates-2026-heavenly-palisades-homewood-closed-weather-snow-forecast-storms\">.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12063989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12063989\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-RAIN-FILE-MD-04-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person waits to cross the street in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland on Nov. 13, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But for the resorts that remain open, it ain’t over yet. With rain and snow in the forecast this week, incoming cooler weather could give diehard skiers one last chance to hit fresh powder this spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can never count on winter to be done in the High Sierra,” said Carly Mangan, spokesperson for Vail Resorts in Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what we know about this week’s weather change, and what anyone contemplating heading to the Sierra for one last ride should know.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the weather forecast for the Bay Area this week?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flynn said the Bay Area cooldown will begin Monday, with a first storm from the tropics that could bring a chance of “novelty drops” of rain across the region through Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the second storm, a cold system dipping down from the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and Thursday, is the region’s “best chance for rain,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12077403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12077403\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeSnowGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ski area at Homewood has closed due to poor snow conditions as viewed on April 14, 2021, in Homewood, California. \u003ccite>(George Rose/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As much as a quarter inch of rain could fall across the Bay Area, which Flynn said is important owing to the fact that it’s been “one of the driest Marches on record, too.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In fact, in San Francisco, it’s the driest March in over 100 years,” he noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flynn said most of the rain will be “focused south of the Golden Gate Bridge” across the Peninsula, the East Bay and the Central Coast. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=ci&glossary=1&issuedby=mtr&product=afd&site=mtr&version=1\">Read the full forecast from the NWS’s Bay Area office. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>After this week’s rain, what can we expect in the Bay for early April?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The cooldown is only temporary, Flynn said. This weekend, as a new ridge of high pressure builds over the region, temperatures will spike back into the 80s in inland areas and into the 70s along the coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately, after the next three days, the sun comes back out, and it gets hot again,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flynn expects temperatures to continue to be warm into early next week, but said “there’s a lot of uncertainty” over what the weather will be like after Monday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What I can say is after this cool stretch, we go right back above normal temperatures,” Flynn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What kind of snow will Tahoe see this week?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>By the end of Thursday, this week’s storms could drop as much as a foot or more of snow on the height of the Sierra Nevada, said Gigi Giralte, a meteorologist with the NWS’s Reno office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new snow is a big deal for the state’s dwindling snowpack, which as of Monday sat at a meager \u003ca href=\"https://snow.water.ca.gov/\">18% of the April 1\u003c/a> average. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>At present, Allegretto predicts high temperatures in the 30s up on the mountain, with ridgetop winds up to 50 miles per hour to start — increasing to up to 100 miles per hour overnight on Wednesday, which could affect lift operations on Wednesday or Thursday. Allegretto expects up to 16 inches of snow at the Palisades’ highest elevations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps more importantly, Mangan said, are the cold temperatures the region is expecting overnight this week, which could not only help slow snowmelt and assist resort operations in grooming more terrain, but also produce loose, soft “corn” snow, which is a springtime Tahoe staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Any of that is just going to help immensely at this time in the season for us to get through to our closing days,” she said. “We’ll take anything we can get.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Northstar is slated to close after Sunday, Heavenly and Kirkwood are aiming for an April 19 closing date, Mangan said. And while she doesn’t expect this storm to open a bunch of new terrain in the mountains, this week’s storm could help keep the season alive until then, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should skiers and snowboarders know about conditions right now?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The sun may return this weekend, Allegretto said, bringing highs in the 60s at the village in Olympic Valley and in the 40s up top at Palisades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “given that we are seeing low coverage across different areas on all of our resorts in the Tahoe region,” Mangan warned that anyone skiing this weekend should “be aware of the potential for \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/kirkwood/comments/1s7u04a/psa_for_anyone_coming_next_weekend/?share_id=YCA72Zd-_0_IkERkwh3_a&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1\">unmarked hazards\u003c/a> hidden just below the snow,” concealed by the injection of fresh powder. She advised skiing with caution and within one’s ability level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12077406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12077406 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow and trees along Lake Tahoe on Dec. 31, 2025, in Glenbrook, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, straddling the border between California and Nevada. \u003ccite>(Al Drago/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Heavenly and Northstar’s lower mountains are closed, they benefit from gondolas to bring skiers to the upper mountains, terrain which Mangan said is “ holding up really well.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirkwood, meanwhile, has a higher base level, so it’s still open from top to bottom with 60% of terrain open — but nonetheless, “it’s melting out fast,” Mangan said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you want to get “that one last hurrah” for the season, you may be able to get it this weekend, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody loves a little April powder,” Mangan said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Beyond this week, is there any more snow in the long-range forecast?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The simple answer is not really, Giralte said — but it has “snowed in May before, so it’s not out of the question.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Climate Prediction Center’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/\">8-to-14-day outlook\u003c/a> shows California and most of Nevada will likely experience above-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation for around the first two weeks of April.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the long range, we don’t really see some snow coming as high pressure sets back and lingers,” Giralte said, “which will help bring those temperatures back up and dry us out again, like we saw last week.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It’s been a rough winter for Tahoe-area skiers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An early, record-breaking spring \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000348/heat-wave-will-blast-more-bay-area-temperature-records-friday\">heat wave\u003c/a> — and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000372/snow-eater-heat-wave-behind-big-sierra-melt-is-a-look-at-our-climate-future\">rapidly melting snowpack \u003c/a>as a result — have prematurely closed many Tahoe ski resorts, and caused others to announce early end dates for the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday, California’s largest ski resort Palisades joined the list, \u003ca href=\"https://blog.palisadestahoe.com/operations/march-24-operations-update/?_gl=1*1cf2u2z*_gcl_au*MTg5ODM5Mzg3OC4xNzc0MDQ0ODcy*_ga*MTU1OTc4NzEwNS4xNzc0MDQ0ODcy*_ga_GTTH59TYTP*czE3NzQzODczMDQkbzIkZzEkdDE3NzQzODg1ODMkajU2JGwwJGgw*_ga_XD955YZFMQ*czE3NzQzODczMDQkbzIkZzEkdDE3NzQzODg1ODMkajU2JGwwJGgw\">announcing\u003c/a> the location’s plans to close ahead of schedule in late April.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This state of affairs is even more pronounced after the relatively wet start to the season, with heavy precipitation in November, a big snowstorm over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday and a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073593/heavy-rain-and-snow-shut-down-roads-across-bay-area-and-sierra-nevada\">record-setting dump of snow in mid-February. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a severe dry spell early in the year, and then a second one in March — with temperatures running 9 degrees above average — has ultimately sealed the deal for many resorts, said Bryan Allegretto, California forecaster for \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/tahoe\">OpenSnow.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That snow has melted at a record pace here in the month of March,” he said. “So that is really what is shutting everyone down early.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s what you need to know about which Tahoe ski resorts are still open, which locations are now closed and what this season’s quick end could spell for the future of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatTahoeareaskiresortsarestillopen\">What Tahoe-area ski resorts are still open?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Isthereanymoresnowintheforecast\">Is there any more snow in the forecast?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatdoesthismeanforthefutureofskiinginTahoe\">What does this mean for the future of skiing in Tahoe?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatTahoeareaskiresortsarestillopen\">\u003c/a>Which Tahoe ski resorts are closed already?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Among the resorts that have already closed are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tahoe Donner\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Homewood\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dodge Ridge\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mount Shasta.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Closing this weekend is Diamond Peak and Bear Valley has closed temporarily to preserve its snowpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These resorts represent about half the ski areas in the Northern Sierra, Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12077406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12077406\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow and trees along Lake Tahoe on Dec. 31, 2025, in Glenbrook, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, straddling the border between California and Nevada. \u003ccite>(Al Drago/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The other half are trying to stretch their seasons until mid-April, like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sugar Bowl (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Northstar (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mount Rose (current closing date April 26)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Boreal (current closing date April 19)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June Mountain (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kirkwood (current closing date April 19)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Heavenly current closing date (April 21)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Like Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe was originally hoping to extend its season as late as Memorial Day on May 25. But on Tuesday the resort announced that it was “targeting late April” for early closure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These resorts are looking ahead to colder temperatures in the next week or two and even hoping for a final dusting of snow around March 31, but it’s far from guaranteed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000445/yikes-bay-area-heat-lingers-sierra-nevada-snowpack-melting-fast\">snowpack “has crashed,”\u003c/a> Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The snowpack, which peaked at 75% of average just four weeks ago, has crashed down to 15%,” he said. “We’ve lost 60% of the median in just four weeks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Why can’t ski resorts just make more snow?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Much of the resorts’ own snowmaking happens at the beginning of the season, Allegretto said — when snow machines that blow very dense, low snow to create a base that freezes solid and slowly melts all spring long.[aside postID=science_2000372 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2016/01/Skier_Tahoe_OAP_1923-1440x1080.jpeg']But many of the resorts weren’t able to establish a very big base before the storm at the end of December, noted Allegretto, because it simply wasn’t cold enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And once that natural snow fell on top during the Christmas period, he said, it was at risk of melting away faster without a strong base.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cole Zimmerman, spokesperson for Vail Resorts — which includes Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood — said that despite Heavenly’s best efforts, “it hasn’t been easy. We’re getting scrappy,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The South Lake Tahoe resort has hundreds of snowmaking guns, he said, but this machinery is dependent on the temperature and the humidity — meaning they can only be run when it’s cold enough for the water and compressed air to freeze into snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes, snowmaking is only possible at high-elevation areas of a ski resort, which is why much of the lower resort areas are looking particularly bald at the moment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do ski resorts decide when to close?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With temperatures high all month long, Andy Buckley, general manager at Homewood, said his resort made the tough call to close in mid-March based on guest safety. Even as their higher-elevation skiing remained good, he said, not enough snow at the base of the mountain was raising safety concerns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re looking at the ability for our patrol team to be able to egress in the event of an emergency to bring people down should they need to,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12018143\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12018143\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Heavenly gondola of Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Jan. 14, 2024. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Heavenly, by contrast, can stay open a few more weeks because its gondola can bring skiers up to 9,000 feet and back down \u003cem>without \u003c/em>needing snow at the base of the mountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Homewood is planning to \u003ca href=\"https://skihomewood.com/gondola/\">install its own gondola this year,\u003c/a> Buckley said, and is exploring some other technologies on the horizon out of Europe that may help elongate the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But these efforts are expensive — and could potentially mean resorts further raise the price of tickets and season passes for visitors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This industry tends to be a capital carnivore,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Isthereanymoresnowintheforecast\">\u003c/a>Is there \u003cem>any\u003c/em> more snow in the Tahoe forecast?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While the sunny weather is set to continue through the weekend, Allegretto’s forecast on Tuesday reported that cold temperatures should start to roll in early next week, and “significant snowfall is possible on the mountains” between March 31 and April 3.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are gonna get colder next week — we may even see some measurable snowfall,” Allegretto said. “So that’ll rapidly decrease the melting and may even start adding back some snow from a storm or two the first week of April.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Allegretto said it’s not typical to have giant dumps in April, so it’s unlikely that the snow will come in the magnitude of feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “it will definitely slow down the melting and help extend the seasons if [resorts] are trying to make it to the middle of April,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatdoesthismeanforthefutureofskiinginTahoe\">\u003c/a>Is Tahoe’s dismal snow season the new normal?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the last 10 years, Tahoe has seen its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/611159/california-may-be-in-for-greater-weather-extremes\">lowest snowfall year on record\u003c/a> and its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11984385/californias-2023-snow-deluge-was-a-freak-event-study-says\">highest snowfall year on record\u003c/a>, Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re seeing more variability, and we’re seeing slowly warming temperatures,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But it’s hard to see those swings in the data, Allegretto said, because “the big snow years are offsetting the low snow years. The 10-year average for snowfall is higher than the 50-year average,” despite global warming, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075347\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kings Beach on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in 2022. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“But the average doesn’t matter when there’s a 9-degree above-average March,” melting away all the big storms we got this year, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buckley said Homewood — which is at a lower elevation right by the lake — struggled to retain any snow it received this season. Each storm came just in time to rescue their base, but the last big one in February was followed by rain, which washed away almost all they had gained.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That is affecting not just on the resorts’ bottom lines, Buckley said, but on the entire area’s industry, whose restaurants, hotels and other service-oriented businesses often rely on ski tourism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is a very unusual anomaly,” he said. “It is tense and tough for the people working in the industry and tough on the community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite this year’s conditions, snowmaking technology \u003cem>is \u003c/em>getting better and more possible in warmer temperatures, Allegretto said — creating more potential opportunities for skiing even in record-breaking heat years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Vail spokesperson Zimmerman said the key is to “be flexible” and “prepare ourselves for whatever Mother Nature may or may not bring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a severe dry spell early in the year, and then a second one in March — with temperatures running 9 degrees above average — has ultimately sealed the deal for many resorts, said Bryan Allegretto, California forecaster for \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/tahoe\">OpenSnow.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That snow has melted at a record pace here in the month of March,” he said. “So that is really what is shutting everyone down early.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s what you need to know about which Tahoe ski resorts are still open, which locations are now closed and what this season’s quick end could spell for the future of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatTahoeareaskiresortsarestillopen\">What Tahoe-area ski resorts are still open?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Isthereanymoresnowintheforecast\">Is there any more snow in the forecast?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatdoesthismeanforthefutureofskiinginTahoe\">What does this mean for the future of skiing in Tahoe?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatTahoeareaskiresortsarestillopen\">\u003c/a>Which Tahoe ski resorts are closed already?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Among the resorts that have already closed are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tahoe Donner\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Homewood\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dodge Ridge\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mount Shasta.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Closing this weekend is Diamond Peak and Bear Valley has closed temporarily to preserve its snowpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These resorts represent about half the ski areas in the Northern Sierra, Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12077406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12077406\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/TahoeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow and trees along Lake Tahoe on Dec. 31, 2025, in Glenbrook, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, straddling the border between California and Nevada. \u003ccite>(Al Drago/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The other half are trying to stretch their seasons until mid-April, like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sugar Bowl (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Northstar (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mount Rose (current closing date April 26)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Boreal (current closing date April 19)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June Mountain (current closing date April 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kirkwood (current closing date April 19)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Heavenly current closing date (April 21)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Like Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe was originally hoping to extend its season as late as Memorial Day on May 25. But on Tuesday the resort announced that it was “targeting late April” for early closure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These resorts are looking ahead to colder temperatures in the next week or two and even hoping for a final dusting of snow around March 31, but it’s far from guaranteed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000445/yikes-bay-area-heat-lingers-sierra-nevada-snowpack-melting-fast\">snowpack “has crashed,”\u003c/a> Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The snowpack, which peaked at 75% of average just four weeks ago, has crashed down to 15%,” he said. “We’ve lost 60% of the median in just four weeks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Why can’t ski resorts just make more snow?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Much of the resorts’ own snowmaking happens at the beginning of the season, Allegretto said — when snow machines that blow very dense, low snow to create a base that freezes solid and slowly melts all spring long.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>But many of the resorts weren’t able to establish a very big base before the storm at the end of December, noted Allegretto, because it simply wasn’t cold enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And once that natural snow fell on top during the Christmas period, he said, it was at risk of melting away faster without a strong base.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cole Zimmerman, spokesperson for Vail Resorts — which includes Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood — said that despite Heavenly’s best efforts, “it hasn’t been easy. We’re getting scrappy,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The South Lake Tahoe resort has hundreds of snowmaking guns, he said, but this machinery is dependent on the temperature and the humidity — meaning they can only be run when it’s cold enough for the water and compressed air to freeze into snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes, snowmaking is only possible at high-elevation areas of a ski resort, which is why much of the lower resort areas are looking particularly bald at the moment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do ski resorts decide when to close?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With temperatures high all month long, Andy Buckley, general manager at Homewood, said his resort made the tough call to close in mid-March based on guest safety. Even as their higher-elevation skiing remained good, he said, not enough snow at the base of the mountain was raising safety concerns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re looking at the ability for our patrol team to be able to egress in the event of an emergency to bring people down should they need to,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12018143\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12018143\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Heavenly gondola of Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Jan. 14, 2024. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Heavenly, by contrast, can stay open a few more weeks because its gondola can bring skiers up to 9,000 feet and back down \u003cem>without \u003c/em>needing snow at the base of the mountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Homewood is planning to \u003ca href=\"https://skihomewood.com/gondola/\">install its own gondola this year,\u003c/a> Buckley said, and is exploring some other technologies on the horizon out of Europe that may help elongate the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But these efforts are expensive — and could potentially mean resorts further raise the price of tickets and season passes for visitors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This industry tends to be a capital carnivore,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Isthereanymoresnowintheforecast\">\u003c/a>Is there \u003cem>any\u003c/em> more snow in the Tahoe forecast?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While the sunny weather is set to continue through the weekend, Allegretto’s forecast on Tuesday reported that cold temperatures should start to roll in early next week, and “significant snowfall is possible on the mountains” between March 31 and April 3.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are gonna get colder next week — we may even see some measurable snowfall,” Allegretto said. “So that’ll rapidly decrease the melting and may even start adding back some snow from a storm or two the first week of April.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Allegretto said it’s not typical to have giant dumps in April, so it’s unlikely that the snow will come in the magnitude of feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But “it will definitely slow down the melting and help extend the seasons if [resorts] are trying to make it to the middle of April,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatdoesthismeanforthefutureofskiinginTahoe\">\u003c/a>Is Tahoe’s dismal snow season the new normal?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the last 10 years, Tahoe has seen its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/611159/california-may-be-in-for-greater-weather-extremes\">lowest snowfall year on record\u003c/a> and its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11984385/californias-2023-snow-deluge-was-a-freak-event-study-says\">highest snowfall year on record\u003c/a>, Allegretto said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re seeing more variability, and we’re seeing slowly warming temperatures,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But it’s hard to see those swings in the data, Allegretto said, because “the big snow years are offsetting the low snow years. The 10-year average for snowfall is higher than the 50-year average,” despite global warming, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075347\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kings Beach on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in 2022. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“But the average doesn’t matter when there’s a 9-degree above-average March,” melting away all the big storms we got this year, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buckley said Homewood — which is at a lower elevation right by the lake — struggled to retain any snow it received this season. Each storm came just in time to rescue their base, but the last big one in February was followed by rain, which washed away almost all they had gained.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That is affecting not just on the resorts’ bottom lines, Buckley said, but on the entire area’s industry, whose restaurants, hotels and other service-oriented businesses often rely on ski tourism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is a very unusual anomaly,” he said. “It is tense and tough for the people working in the industry and tough on the community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite this year’s conditions, snowmaking technology \u003cem>is \u003c/em>getting better and more possible in warmer temperatures, Allegretto said — creating more potential opportunities for skiing even in record-breaking heat years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Vail spokesperson Zimmerman said the key is to “be flexible” and “prepare ourselves for whatever Mother Nature may or may not bring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Whether it’s winter or summer, the drive to the mountains can be the \u003cem>worst \u003c/em>part of a trip up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/tahoe\">Tahoe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s the excruciating Bay Area traffic turning what should be an easy 3- to 4-hour drive into a full day affair, and that’s not even to mention the often-\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains\">sketchy conditions\u003c/a> that can make even the most experienced snow drivers nervous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And sometimes, stopping altogether to wait out the traffic can just be the smartest option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, whether you’re sick of crawling east at 5 miles per hour, stuck waiting for a highway to open or simply want to break up your drive a bit, the Sacramento area is brimming with delicious eats, fun finds and hidden gems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We crowdsourced the best recommendations from KQED staff so that on your next trip to the mountains, you can take your time and enjoy the journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for ideas for meals, shopping and entertainment along the way to Tahoe if traffic is messing with your travel plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grab a bite (or a lick) at local eateries\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If the Tahoe-bound traffic is hitting early and you’re hankering for a Bay Area classic, you should know: The historic East Bay \u003ca href=\"https://www.fentonscreamery.com/\">Fenton’s Creamery \u003c/a>(founded in 1894) has a second location in Vacaville. Here, you’ll find dozens of flavors, including the brand new “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/fentons-alysa-liu-ice-cream/4043867/\">Alysa’s Gold\u003c/a>” in honor of Oakland native and Olympic gold medalist \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13987402/alysa-liu-party-homecoming-oakland\">Alysa Liu\u003c/a>. It’s also \u003ca href=\"https://www.fentonscreamery.com/vacaville-american-restaurant\">open until 10 p.m.\u003c/a> on Fridays and Saturdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a slightly healthier pit stop, head to \u003ca href=\"https://pedrickproduce.com/\">Pedrick Produce\u003c/a> in Dixon off of Highway 80 for all your fruit and veggie needs, which is open until 7 p.m. Another great bet is the \u003ca href=\"https://davisfood.coop/\">Davis Food Coop\u003c/a> for the Sacramento Valley’s fresh-off-the-farm produce and bulk items (open until 10 p.m.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11775091\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11775091\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/rocky-road-w-menu-2-e1773250067604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Fenton’s Rocky Road sundae. Fenton’s Creamery has not done much to advertise its claim to Rocky Road, although it does mention it on the menu. \u003ccite>(Suzie Racho/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the time you reach Sacramento on your Tahoe journey, the sky is practically the limit in terms of food options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take yourself on a taco tour of all the local favorite spots (find \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Sacramento/comments/1hcbyfr/sac_taco_recommendations/\">some recommendations here\u003c/a> courtesy of local redditors) or wait out the traffic with a beverage at one of the many beer gardens in the city, from \u003ca href=\"https://sacyard.beer/\">Sacyard \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://fieldworkbrewing.com/sacramento/\">Fieldwork \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://www.leftystaproom.com/\">Lefty’s\u003c/a>. In the depths of winter, cozy up with a pint before heading up the mountain or take full advantage of a warm day and enjoy your drink from a patio, soaking up the sun to kick off your weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And we would be remiss not to mention \u003ca href=\"https://www.ikedas.com/\">Ikeda’s \u003c/a>— there’s one in Davis and another north of Auburn, both just off I-80. Known for its delicious berry pies and produce, you can also get a scrumptious burger or sandwich at the Auburn location’s deli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Browse deals at outlets, gift and indie shops\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hard to miss on any Tahoe trip are the \u003ca href=\"https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/vacaville\">Vacaville Outlets\u003c/a>, where you could easily spend a whole afternoon browsing big brands all in one place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11990043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11990043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stone fruit trees grow at Brazelton Ranch in Vacaville on June 4. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.rei.com/stores/folsom\">Folsom REI,\u003c/a> off Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe, is also a great stop for last-minute outdoorsy purchases (if you, like some of us, have realized you forgot your snow boots on the way up during a snowstorm).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re eager to shop in Sacramento proper, don’t miss \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/walpublicmarket/?hl=en\">the Public Market at the Warehouse Artist Lofts\u003c/a>, where you can check out a vintage shop, pop-up street food, a cafe, a poke shop, and a record store all under one roof. Plus, if you’re there on a \u003ca href=\"https://www.rstreetwal.com/events-at-wal\">First Friday night\u003c/a>, you can even check out the residents’ studios and purchase their original artwork.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Take the long way up, or stop to see the sights\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If traffic on the freeway is looking bad — or if you’ve just got the luxury of taking your time on your journey to Tahoe — consider taking an alternate route to get to Sacramento, foregoing Highway 80 for Highway 84 and instead winding through the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta and stopping at \u003ca href=\"https://www.dfmbythetower.com/\">farmers markets\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/13vbkA2oiGWrRL4Q8\">small towns\u003c/a> along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11969657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11969657\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial photo of a large river surrounded by flat, green farmland\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Joaquin River and Tinsley Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in San Joaquin County on May 11, 2023. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California Department of Water Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://oldsugarmill.com/\">Old Sugar Mill \u003c/a>in Clarksburg, just 15 minutes from Sacramento along this route, \u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/08/08/old-sugar-mill-in-foreclosure-but-resident-wineries-remain-optimistic/\">is facing possible foreclosure\u003c/a>, but remains open right now for your wine tasting, gifting and browsing desires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Detour to Dixon for \u003ca href=\"https://ruhstallerfarm.com/\">Ruhstaller Farm\u003c/a>, a ranch-style brewery with all the fixings, including resident ducks, cats and comfy couches where you can kick back.[aside postID=news_12075338 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-658406988.jpg']Or, head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldsacramento.com/\">Old Sacramento close to the city’s downtown,\u003c/a> where you can meander down cobblestone streets and embrace your inner child at its overflowing candy shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ride a horse-drawn carriage or learn about the area — and the state’s — history at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.californiarailroad.museum/\">California State Railroad Museum\u003c/a>. You can even take a \u003ca href=\"https://www.californiarailroad.museum/visit/excursion-train-rides\">45-minute vintage train ride\u003c/a> along the Sacramento River to get truly immersed in the sights, sounds and history of 1800s California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping for more of an outdoor excursion to break up your journey, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500\">Folsom Lake,\u003c/a> a California state park where dogs are allowed and hiking and boating abound.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there are quite a few lakeside hikes \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500\">to choose from,\u003c/a> just be aware that you may be sharing the path with those on horseback.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a real detour, peel off Highway 80, take Highway 49, and aim for \u003ca href=\"https://gonevadacounty.com/nevada-city/\">Nevada City\u003c/a>. Its truly quaint Gold Rush-era downtown in the Sierra foothills has a historic flair, cute cafes, independent stores and a homey spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11964348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11964348\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Copy-of-Guardian_Exceptional_Events_Rule_583-scaled-e1773250389105.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a downtown area of a city.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Nevada City on Oct. 5, 2023. \u003ccite>(Andri Tambunan/The Guardian)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Worth a special mention is \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldvibe.com/\">Gold Vibe\u003c/a>, a craft kombuchery just outside Grass Valley that offers tastings and to-go packs for your trip, if you’ve got to hit the road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re heading up Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe, you can always pop into \u003ca href=\"https://www.applehillca.com/#:~:text=Apple%20Hill%20is%20Situated%20in,and%20World%20Renowned%20Lake%20Tahoe.\">Apple Hill\u003c/a> in Placerville on your way for U-pick apples, flowers and other seasonal events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Ezra Romero, Bianca Taylor, Erika Kelly and Cecilia Phillips contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether it’s winter or summer, the drive to the mountains can be the \u003cem>worst \u003c/em>part of a trip up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/tahoe\">Tahoe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s the excruciating Bay Area traffic turning what should be an easy 3- to 4-hour drive into a full day affair, and that’s not even to mention the often-\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains\">sketchy conditions\u003c/a> that can make even the most experienced snow drivers nervous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And sometimes, stopping altogether to wait out the traffic can just be the smartest option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, whether you’re sick of crawling east at 5 miles per hour, stuck waiting for a highway to open or simply want to break up your drive a bit, the Sacramento area is brimming with delicious eats, fun finds and hidden gems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We crowdsourced the best recommendations from KQED staff so that on your next trip to the mountains, you can take your time and enjoy the journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for ideas for meals, shopping and entertainment along the way to Tahoe if traffic is messing with your travel plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grab a bite (or a lick) at local eateries\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If the Tahoe-bound traffic is hitting early and you’re hankering for a Bay Area classic, you should know: The historic East Bay \u003ca href=\"https://www.fentonscreamery.com/\">Fenton’s Creamery \u003c/a>(founded in 1894) has a second location in Vacaville. Here, you’ll find dozens of flavors, including the brand new “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/fentons-alysa-liu-ice-cream/4043867/\">Alysa’s Gold\u003c/a>” in honor of Oakland native and Olympic gold medalist \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13987402/alysa-liu-party-homecoming-oakland\">Alysa Liu\u003c/a>. It’s also \u003ca href=\"https://www.fentonscreamery.com/vacaville-american-restaurant\">open until 10 p.m.\u003c/a> on Fridays and Saturdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a slightly healthier pit stop, head to \u003ca href=\"https://pedrickproduce.com/\">Pedrick Produce\u003c/a> in Dixon off of Highway 80 for all your fruit and veggie needs, which is open until 7 p.m. Another great bet is the \u003ca href=\"https://davisfood.coop/\">Davis Food Coop\u003c/a> for the Sacramento Valley’s fresh-off-the-farm produce and bulk items (open until 10 p.m.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11775091\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11775091\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/rocky-road-w-menu-2-e1773250067604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Fenton’s Rocky Road sundae. Fenton’s Creamery has not done much to advertise its claim to Rocky Road, although it does mention it on the menu. \u003ccite>(Suzie Racho/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the time you reach Sacramento on your Tahoe journey, the sky is practically the limit in terms of food options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take yourself on a taco tour of all the local favorite spots (find \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Sacramento/comments/1hcbyfr/sac_taco_recommendations/\">some recommendations here\u003c/a> courtesy of local redditors) or wait out the traffic with a beverage at one of the many beer gardens in the city, from \u003ca href=\"https://sacyard.beer/\">Sacyard \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://fieldworkbrewing.com/sacramento/\">Fieldwork \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://www.leftystaproom.com/\">Lefty’s\u003c/a>. In the depths of winter, cozy up with a pint before heading up the mountain or take full advantage of a warm day and enjoy your drink from a patio, soaking up the sun to kick off your weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And we would be remiss not to mention \u003ca href=\"https://www.ikedas.com/\">Ikeda’s \u003c/a>— there’s one in Davis and another north of Auburn, both just off I-80. Known for its delicious berry pies and produce, you can also get a scrumptious burger or sandwich at the Auburn location’s deli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Browse deals at outlets, gift and indie shops\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hard to miss on any Tahoe trip are the \u003ca href=\"https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/vacaville\">Vacaville Outlets\u003c/a>, where you could easily spend a whole afternoon browsing big brands all in one place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11990043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11990043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240604_CaliforniaForeverFarms_GC-56_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stone fruit trees grow at Brazelton Ranch in Vacaville on June 4. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.rei.com/stores/folsom\">Folsom REI,\u003c/a> off Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe, is also a great stop for last-minute outdoorsy purchases (if you, like some of us, have realized you forgot your snow boots on the way up during a snowstorm).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re eager to shop in Sacramento proper, don’t miss \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/walpublicmarket/?hl=en\">the Public Market at the Warehouse Artist Lofts\u003c/a>, where you can check out a vintage shop, pop-up street food, a cafe, a poke shop, and a record store all under one roof. Plus, if you’re there on a \u003ca href=\"https://www.rstreetwal.com/events-at-wal\">First Friday night\u003c/a>, you can even check out the residents’ studios and purchase their original artwork.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Take the long way up, or stop to see the sights\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If traffic on the freeway is looking bad — or if you’ve just got the luxury of taking your time on your journey to Tahoe — consider taking an alternate route to get to Sacramento, foregoing Highway 80 for Highway 84 and instead winding through the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta and stopping at \u003ca href=\"https://www.dfmbythetower.com/\">farmers markets\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/13vbkA2oiGWrRL4Q8\">small towns\u003c/a> along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11969657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11969657\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial photo of a large river surrounded by flat, green farmland\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/231212-SAN-JOAQUIN-RIVER-DELTAL-DWR-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Joaquin River and Tinsley Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in San Joaquin County on May 11, 2023. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California Department of Water Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://oldsugarmill.com/\">Old Sugar Mill \u003c/a>in Clarksburg, just 15 minutes from Sacramento along this route, \u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/08/08/old-sugar-mill-in-foreclosure-but-resident-wineries-remain-optimistic/\">is facing possible foreclosure\u003c/a>, but remains open right now for your wine tasting, gifting and browsing desires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Detour to Dixon for \u003ca href=\"https://ruhstallerfarm.com/\">Ruhstaller Farm\u003c/a>, a ranch-style brewery with all the fixings, including resident ducks, cats and comfy couches where you can kick back.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Or, head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldsacramento.com/\">Old Sacramento close to the city’s downtown,\u003c/a> where you can meander down cobblestone streets and embrace your inner child at its overflowing candy shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ride a horse-drawn carriage or learn about the area — and the state’s — history at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.californiarailroad.museum/\">California State Railroad Museum\u003c/a>. You can even take a \u003ca href=\"https://www.californiarailroad.museum/visit/excursion-train-rides\">45-minute vintage train ride\u003c/a> along the Sacramento River to get truly immersed in the sights, sounds and history of 1800s California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping for more of an outdoor excursion to break up your journey, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500\">Folsom Lake,\u003c/a> a California state park where dogs are allowed and hiking and boating abound.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there are quite a few lakeside hikes \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500\">to choose from,\u003c/a> just be aware that you may be sharing the path with those on horseback.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a real detour, peel off Highway 80, take Highway 49, and aim for \u003ca href=\"https://gonevadacounty.com/nevada-city/\">Nevada City\u003c/a>. Its truly quaint Gold Rush-era downtown in the Sierra foothills has a historic flair, cute cafes, independent stores and a homey spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11964348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11964348\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Copy-of-Guardian_Exceptional_Events_Rule_583-scaled-e1773250389105.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a downtown area of a city.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Nevada City on Oct. 5, 2023. \u003ccite>(Andri Tambunan/The Guardian)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Worth a special mention is \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldvibe.com/\">Gold Vibe\u003c/a>, a craft kombuchery just outside Grass Valley that offers tastings and to-go packs for your trip, if you’ve got to hit the road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re heading up Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe, you can always pop into \u003ca href=\"https://www.applehillca.com/#:~:text=Apple%20Hill%20is%20Situated%20in,and%20World%20Renowned%20Lake%20Tahoe.\">Apple Hill\u003c/a> in Placerville on your way for U-pick apples, flowers and other seasonal events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Ezra Romero, Bianca Taylor, Erika Kelly and Cecilia Phillips contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>One of the best parts of winter in the Bay Area is being so close to Lake Tahoe, where you can head up for a weekend to enjoy the snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But what if you’ve planned a spring ski trip and are increasingly concerned by what a dwindling 2026 snowpack, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000245/lake-tahoe-is-there-snow-sierra-forecast-weather-2026-season-storms-report-snowpack\">lack of future snowstorms in the forecast\u003c/a> and warming temperatures mean for your chances of successfully hitting the hill? Or if you just don’t want to ski or snowboard?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The good news: Just because you don’t want to ski — or if this season’s scanty snowfall means it’s not even worth getting onto the slopes — it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for our list of outdoor and indoor Tahoe activities that will work equally well for non-skiers and skiers alike seeking a Plan B for a pre-booked trip, in light of this season’s dismal snow showing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">Indoors Tahoe entertainment to keep you warm\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor activities in the Tahoe snow that aren’t skiing or snowboarding\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go snowshoeing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Snowshoeing can be satisfying even when the snow isn’t at great depths yet. While snowshoeing trails abound in Tahoe, one great option on the north shore is \u003ca href=\"https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/north-tahoe-regional-park/trails/\">North Tahoe Regional Park\u003c/a>, where six miles of trails take snowshoers and cross-country skiers through the pine forest along well-maintained routes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking for a more rugged experience? Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/chickadee-ridge--2\">Chickadee Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/west-martis-creek-trail\">West Martis Creek Trail\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/tahoe_meadows.html\">Tahoe Meadows\u003c/a> off of Highway 431. All three are choose-your-own-adventure style snowshoeing, where you can turn around anytime to get back to the warmth of your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12066654 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Tahoe Regional Park offers six miles of well-maintained pine forest trails, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. \u003ccite>(Tony Anderson/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Try sledding and tubing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, up near Tahoe Meadows’s snowshoeing trails is ample space for sledding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also opt for the full tubing experience at spots like \u003ca href=\"https://sierraattahoe.com/blizzard-mountain/\">Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/mountain-adventure/mountain-adventure-ticket/tube-town/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hansensresort.com/\">Hansen’s sled hill\u003c/a> in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a hike — snow or no snow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean hiking is off the table, especially at lower altitudes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for lakeside vistas, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/tahoe-east-shore-trail\">East Shore Trail\u003c/a>, a 5.2-mile paved walk stretching from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. You can even warm up with a cup of coffee or tea from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tunnelcreekcafe.com/\">Tunnel Creek Cafe\u003c/a> once your stroll is done.[aside postID=science_2000245 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/03/SierraNevadaGetty1.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hit the beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t count out Lake Tahoe’s beaches in the wintertime. Due to their low elevation, most stay open or convert to dog parks in the winter — and are a great place to watch the early sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go fat tire biking \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a need for speed — or just love cycling generally — consider adapting your skills to the winter version of the sport and rent a fat tire bike that can be ridden on snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rachel Elste and her husband co-own \u003ca href=\"https://www.truckeebikerentals.com/\">Bike Truckee\u003c/a>, a local shop that does half- and full-day rentals for those looking to ride the snow. The wide tires and extra traction allow the bikes to practically “float” on snow — so long as you go in the mornings, when the conditions tend to be best. That’s because the snow is hard and packed down in the morning, before the sun melts it, making it tougher to travel on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elste’s business even rents electric fat tire bikes, which she said “revolutionized the sport” by helping riders take on more adventurous routes without worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They just make it more fun,” she said, emphasizing that you should bring your most waterproof shoes and warm gloves to stay comfortable. “And definitely more accessible for an average person who doesn’t bike all the time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a scenic ride nearby, Elste recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/truckee-river-legacy-trail\">Truckee River Legacy Trail\u003c/a>, which is right across the road from her shop and hugs the river for nearly 10 miles, “accessible year-round, almost no matter the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066668\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fat tire biking is a great alternative to hitting the slopes this winter. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Visit Truckee-Tahoe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Visit the resorts (without skiing)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to a local ski resort for ice skating or simply to hang around the lodge or village areas. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/shopping.aspx\">Village at Northstar\u003c/a> is one resort space that’s worth the trek, especially if you’re willing to shell out for \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/dining/rink-bar.aspx\">boozy hot chocolate\u003c/a> to be enjoyed around outdoor firepits near the skate rink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a party, most resorts even have live music or DJ sets on weekend afternoons and evenings.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">\u003c/a>Indoor activities to keep you cozy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have a lazy brunch\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hankering for a steaming cup of coffee to start your day, sleep in late and lean into the winter vibes at Tahoe’s best brunch spots.[aside postID=news_12064291 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SnowCampingGetty1.jpg']\u003ca href=\"https://www.firesigncafe.com/\">Fire Sign Cafe\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldpostofficecafe.com/\">Old Post Office Cafe\u003c/a> on the East Shore are renowned for their cozy atmospheres and top-tier breakfast fare to fill you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In South Lake Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"https://driftwoodtahoe.com/\">Driftwood Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoegetawaycafe.com/\">The Getaway Cafe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bertscafe.com/\">Bert’s Cafe\u003c/a> are local favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get some exercise indoors\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tahoe has many activity-oriented gyms, including ample yoga studios and \u003ca href=\"https://www.highaltitudefit.net/\">indoor climbing gyms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous, there’s the indoor skate and trampoline park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.rideboreal.com/explore/facilities/the-bunker/\">The Bunker\u003c/a> near Donner Summit. This spot features a full gymnastics facility, including indoor trampolines and a skate park — and you can rent or bring your own gear to get the most out of a day or weekend pass, said Woodward Tahoe spokesperson Tucker Norred.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Norred recommends coming in for a few hours and bouncing on the trampolines and nearby foam pits or taking a gymnastics class or clinic to perfect your skills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Some people think it requires a high ability level, when really, it’s for everybody,” he said — but their expert-level staff are on hand to help you progress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066664\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you’re looking for a more relaxing Tahoe activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Carson Hot Springs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a dip in the hot springs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ca href=\"https://carsonhotsprings.com/\">Carson Hot Springs\u003c/a>, just half an hour’s drive from the East Shore of the lake, has four outdoor pools and nine indoor private rooms with tubs ranging from 100 to 104 degrees — and is open all year long. Prices range from a reasonable $17 per person for access to outdoor pools and saunas to $30 for access to indoor pools as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how cold it is, snowing, whatever — we’re open,” said Keith Shellhamer, chief operating officer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pools, filled with natural hot spring water, are first-come, first-served, so get there early on busy winter weekends, advised Shellhamer. There’s also a brewery, restaurant and candy store on site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buy a day pass at a nearby hotel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Locate the closest resort spa to where you’re staying and embark on a full day of soaking, massage and other spa amenities. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/tvllt-hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe-resort-spa-and-casino/spa\">Hyatt\u003c/a> in Incline Village and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/spa/\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> at Northstar each offer day rates for their spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While these day passes aren’t cheap, keep in mind that even the highest day rates are still cheaper than a typical day ski ticket would have been — if you need help justifying the cost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066671\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The recently renovated Incline Village’s Bowl Incline “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bowl Incline )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rent a lane and go bowling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recently renovated Incline Village’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.bowlincline.com/\">Bowl Incline\u003c/a> “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s due to the “small but mighty” newly expanded arcade, sports bar and two restaurants all inside the bowling alley, including a full bar and outdoor covered patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On busy weekends, Hollman recommends making a reservation to secure a lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some first-time visitors “walk in to expect that typical 1970s bowling alley, low ceilings, maybe still the hint of cigarette smoke in the air,” she laughed. “But we’re completely remodeled. We have really great food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>See a show\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need late-night entertainment, try either of the California-Nevada state borders for casino concerts — \u003ca href=\"https://casinos.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/events-calendar.aspx\">Bally’s\u003c/a> formerly MontBleu) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.crystalbaycasino.com/entertainment/events/\">Crystal Bay Casino\u003c/a> both have regular shows. During the winter, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoesnowfest.org/live-music\">several \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/tahoe-live\">ski resorts\u003c/a> also tend to have free or ticketed concerts, so be sure to check their schedules before you make plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re more of a movie buff, head to the north shore where \u003ca href=\"https://tahoearthauscinema.com/\">two\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomhufftheatresinc.com/theatres#/inclinevillagecinema\">single-screen\u003c/a> theaters have showtimes every night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take in an ice hockey game\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local professional ice hockey team, the \u003ca href=\"https://knightmonstershockey.com/\">Tahoe Knight Monsters\u003c/a>, plays at the brand-new \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/\">Tahoe Blue Event Center\u003c/a> in Stateline — and has games all winter long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The good news: Just because you don’t want to ski — or if this season’s scanty snowfall means it’s not even worth getting onto the slopes — it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for our list of outdoor and indoor Tahoe activities that will work equally well for non-skiers and skiers alike seeking a Plan B for a pre-booked trip, in light of this season’s dismal snow showing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">Indoors Tahoe entertainment to keep you warm\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor activities in the Tahoe snow that aren’t skiing or snowboarding\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go snowshoeing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Snowshoeing can be satisfying even when the snow isn’t at great depths yet. While snowshoeing trails abound in Tahoe, one great option on the north shore is \u003ca href=\"https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/north-tahoe-regional-park/trails/\">North Tahoe Regional Park\u003c/a>, where six miles of trails take snowshoers and cross-country skiers through the pine forest along well-maintained routes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking for a more rugged experience? Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/chickadee-ridge--2\">Chickadee Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/west-martis-creek-trail\">West Martis Creek Trail\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/tahoe_meadows.html\">Tahoe Meadows\u003c/a> off of Highway 431. All three are choose-your-own-adventure style snowshoeing, where you can turn around anytime to get back to the warmth of your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12066654 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Tahoe Regional Park offers six miles of well-maintained pine forest trails, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. \u003ccite>(Tony Anderson/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Try sledding and tubing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, up near Tahoe Meadows’s snowshoeing trails is ample space for sledding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also opt for the full tubing experience at spots like \u003ca href=\"https://sierraattahoe.com/blizzard-mountain/\">Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/mountain-adventure/mountain-adventure-ticket/tube-town/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hansensresort.com/\">Hansen’s sled hill\u003c/a> in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a hike — snow or no snow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean hiking is off the table, especially at lower altitudes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for lakeside vistas, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/tahoe-east-shore-trail\">East Shore Trail\u003c/a>, a 5.2-mile paved walk stretching from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. You can even warm up with a cup of coffee or tea from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tunnelcreekcafe.com/\">Tunnel Creek Cafe\u003c/a> once your stroll is done.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hit the beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t count out Lake Tahoe’s beaches in the wintertime. Due to their low elevation, most stay open or convert to dog parks in the winter — and are a great place to watch the early sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go fat tire biking \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a need for speed — or just love cycling generally — consider adapting your skills to the winter version of the sport and rent a fat tire bike that can be ridden on snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rachel Elste and her husband co-own \u003ca href=\"https://www.truckeebikerentals.com/\">Bike Truckee\u003c/a>, a local shop that does half- and full-day rentals for those looking to ride the snow. The wide tires and extra traction allow the bikes to practically “float” on snow — so long as you go in the mornings, when the conditions tend to be best. That’s because the snow is hard and packed down in the morning, before the sun melts it, making it tougher to travel on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elste’s business even rents electric fat tire bikes, which she said “revolutionized the sport” by helping riders take on more adventurous routes without worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They just make it more fun,” she said, emphasizing that you should bring your most waterproof shoes and warm gloves to stay comfortable. “And definitely more accessible for an average person who doesn’t bike all the time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a scenic ride nearby, Elste recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/truckee-river-legacy-trail\">Truckee River Legacy Trail\u003c/a>, which is right across the road from her shop and hugs the river for nearly 10 miles, “accessible year-round, almost no matter the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066668\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fat tire biking is a great alternative to hitting the slopes this winter. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Visit Truckee-Tahoe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Visit the resorts (without skiing)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to a local ski resort for ice skating or simply to hang around the lodge or village areas. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/shopping.aspx\">Village at Northstar\u003c/a> is one resort space that’s worth the trek, especially if you’re willing to shell out for \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/dining/rink-bar.aspx\">boozy hot chocolate\u003c/a> to be enjoyed around outdoor firepits near the skate rink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a party, most resorts even have live music or DJ sets on weekend afternoons and evenings.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">\u003c/a>Indoor activities to keep you cozy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have a lazy brunch\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hankering for a steaming cup of coffee to start your day, sleep in late and lean into the winter vibes at Tahoe’s best brunch spots.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.firesigncafe.com/\">Fire Sign Cafe\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldpostofficecafe.com/\">Old Post Office Cafe\u003c/a> on the East Shore are renowned for their cozy atmospheres and top-tier breakfast fare to fill you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In South Lake Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"https://driftwoodtahoe.com/\">Driftwood Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoegetawaycafe.com/\">The Getaway Cafe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bertscafe.com/\">Bert’s Cafe\u003c/a> are local favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get some exercise indoors\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tahoe has many activity-oriented gyms, including ample yoga studios and \u003ca href=\"https://www.highaltitudefit.net/\">indoor climbing gyms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous, there’s the indoor skate and trampoline park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.rideboreal.com/explore/facilities/the-bunker/\">The Bunker\u003c/a> near Donner Summit. This spot features a full gymnastics facility, including indoor trampolines and a skate park — and you can rent or bring your own gear to get the most out of a day or weekend pass, said Woodward Tahoe spokesperson Tucker Norred.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Norred recommends coming in for a few hours and bouncing on the trampolines and nearby foam pits or taking a gymnastics class or clinic to perfect your skills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Some people think it requires a high ability level, when really, it’s for everybody,” he said — but their expert-level staff are on hand to help you progress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066664\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you’re looking for a more relaxing Tahoe activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Carson Hot Springs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a dip in the hot springs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ca href=\"https://carsonhotsprings.com/\">Carson Hot Springs\u003c/a>, just half an hour’s drive from the East Shore of the lake, has four outdoor pools and nine indoor private rooms with tubs ranging from 100 to 104 degrees — and is open all year long. Prices range from a reasonable $17 per person for access to outdoor pools and saunas to $30 for access to indoor pools as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how cold it is, snowing, whatever — we’re open,” said Keith Shellhamer, chief operating officer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pools, filled with natural hot spring water, are first-come, first-served, so get there early on busy winter weekends, advised Shellhamer. There’s also a brewery, restaurant and candy store on site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buy a day pass at a nearby hotel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Locate the closest resort spa to where you’re staying and embark on a full day of soaking, massage and other spa amenities. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/tvllt-hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe-resort-spa-and-casino/spa\">Hyatt\u003c/a> in Incline Village and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/spa/\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> at Northstar each offer day rates for their spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While these day passes aren’t cheap, keep in mind that even the highest day rates are still cheaper than a typical day ski ticket would have been — if you need help justifying the cost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066671\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The recently renovated Incline Village’s Bowl Incline “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bowl Incline )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rent a lane and go bowling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recently renovated Incline Village’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.bowlincline.com/\">Bowl Incline\u003c/a> “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s due to the “small but mighty” newly expanded arcade, sports bar and two restaurants all inside the bowling alley, including a full bar and outdoor covered patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On busy weekends, Hollman recommends making a reservation to secure a lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some first-time visitors “walk in to expect that typical 1970s bowling alley, low ceilings, maybe still the hint of cigarette smoke in the air,” she laughed. “But we’re completely remodeled. We have really great food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>See a show\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need late-night entertainment, try either of the California-Nevada state borders for casino concerts — \u003ca href=\"https://casinos.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/events-calendar.aspx\">Bally’s\u003c/a> formerly MontBleu) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.crystalbaycasino.com/entertainment/events/\">Crystal Bay Casino\u003c/a> both have regular shows. During the winter, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoesnowfest.org/live-music\">several \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/tahoe-live\">ski resorts\u003c/a> also tend to have free or ticketed concerts, so be sure to check their schedules before you make plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re more of a movie buff, head to the north shore where \u003ca href=\"https://tahoearthauscinema.com/\">two\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomhufftheatresinc.com/theatres#/inclinevillagecinema\">single-screen\u003c/a> theaters have showtimes every night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take in an ice hockey game\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local professional ice hockey team, the \u003ca href=\"https://knightmonstershockey.com/\">Tahoe Knight Monsters\u003c/a>, plays at the brand-new \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/\">Tahoe Blue Event Center\u003c/a> in Stateline — and has games all winter long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"title": "Tahoe by Public Transit? How to Get There by Train or Bus — and How to Get Around When You’re There",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, one of the best parts about living in the\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\"> Bay Area\u003c/a> is its proximity to Lake Tahoe — for endless skiing, hiking and beach-laying opportunities, just a few hours away.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But anyone who’s a Tahoe regular knows that \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://renonr.com/2025/05/29/the-trouble-with-tahoe-traffic-experts-and-jurisdictions-are-floating-solutions-to-a-complex-problem/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fighting traffic \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">— both en route to the region and while you’re there — is often the worst part of the visit.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with many Tahoe-area ski resorts also now requiring hard-to-get parking reservations on weekends and holidays, you might be extra tempted to investigate taking public transit to the region instead.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you’re looking for a car-free alternative to visiting Tahoe, keep reading for what to know about getting to — and then getting around — Tahoe without a car.\u003c/span>\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"#OnceImtherehowcanIgetaroundTahoewithoutacar\">Jump straight to: Once I’m there, how can I get around Tahoe without a car?\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Method #1: Taking the train to Tahoe\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a smooth ride that offers beautiful views, you can take the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/california-zephyr-train\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Zephyr\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an Amtrak train, from Emeryville or Richmond and get off at Truckee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ride takes at least 5 hours, so bring a book or podcast and just enjoy the scenery as you glide up to the Sierra. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075342\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers enjoy the mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-way train tickets range from around $30 to $50 each, depending on demand, putting your total trip cost to around $100.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the train to Tahoe:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>This train runs just once per day\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Zephyr leaves the Bay Area or Truckee in the morning with no additional services — so make sure this kind of inflexibility fits your schedule before booking. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eastbound route leaves Richmond at 8:35 a.m., and the westbound Zephyr departs Truckee at 10:33 a.m. each day.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Once you get in the mountains, hang out in the observation car \u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The California Zephyr’s observation car is one of the most beautiful, wholesome places I have ever been. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you’re on the fence about taking the train to Tahoe — maybe you’re concerned that some of the hassle isn’t worth it — let those views be the one reason that convinces you to switch things up.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1980px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075351\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1329\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530.jpg 1980w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530-1536x1031.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Zephyr Train with Snow-Capped Mountains in Utah, USA, 1964. \u003ccite>(GHI/Universal History Archive via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure you get a prime seat in time for the scenic mountain views, consider ditching your seat a bit early, around the Roseville stop on the way up, to find a seat in the observation car: a special car with large windows and swiveling seats, where you can make the most of the mountain views. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t expect to work or get too much done in the observation car. This space tends to have somewhat of a calm, sacred air about it, with passengers actually tuned into their surroundings and even chatting casually with strangers. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might see lots of kids and retirees filling the seats and commingling over the sweeping views. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>All trains have outlets, but there is no WiFi onboard\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">… and cell service can be spotty along the route. (Another reason you probably won’t get much work done.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>If connecting from BART, use Richmond \u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking BART to Amtrak? I recommend booking your ticket from Richmond to Truckee rather than Emeryville, as the BART station is conveniently connected to the Amtrak platform, making getting on board pretty seamless.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075343\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers enjoy the mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(But if you’re coming from San Francisco, you’d rather save a few dollars on BART fare, there’s an \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/sfc\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amtrak shuttle bus\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Emeryville station to downtown San Francisco, which is included in your ticket.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Method #2: Taking the ‘ski bus’ to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the faster, more reliable option for skiing, take the ski bus. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/collections/sports-basement-outdoors-ski-bus?srsltid=AfmBOorx83gfaX5q3awev73ZvScJ4wrWSo6AoxHyMdNGvNzYnnCTHhcn\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Basement\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs its Tahoe ski bus directly from its retail locations across the Bay Area to Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Northstar, Bear Valley and Sugar Bowl resorts.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-1536x1023.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboard, you can expect outlets, bathrooms and some beverages. Ski buses run rain or shine, but they are affected by traffic and road closures. Round-trip tickets on the ski bus are around $100.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the ski bus:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>It’s a weekend-only option — and for the day only\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses depart at 5 a.m. from the Bay Area and leave the resort at around 4 p.m. after lifts close. But these buses don’t run on weekdays, and while you can theoretically take the bus one way, you’ll have to pay the price of a round-trip ticket regardless.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11980519\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11980519\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And your ticket is only valid for the same day, so if you wanted to stay overnight and get the next day’s afternoon ski bus, you’d need to pay for \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">round-trip tickets.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Your ticket could get you cheaper skiing\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus tickets come with discounted lift tickets from some participating ski resorts.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Basement also offers discounted 4-pack ski bus tickets if you plan on using this travel method multiple times in the season. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Method #3: Taking the train + bus combo\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want more flexible timing and don’t mind a transfer, take the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitol Corridor\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> train to Sacramento — and then the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/busschedule/Bus_Schedules.pdf?v=26012026v2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amtrak bus\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Truckee or South Lake Tahoe. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you’ll get a speedy (and scenic) ride to Sacramento, then hop on the bus for the remainder of your trip.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11977893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11977893\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-800x538.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-1020x685.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-160x108.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People walk along Donner Pass Road as snow continues to fall in downtown Truckee on Saturday, March 2, 2024. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because the Capital Corridor runs more frequently than the California Zephyr, and has both morning and afternoon trains that’ll get you into Truckee at around 2 p.m. or 6 p.m., depending on your preference, you can tailor your journey more closely to your needs. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most flexible option, with Capital Corridor trains in the morning and afternoon.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the Capitol Corridor and the Amtrak bus:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>There’s onboard WiFi on the train\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….unlike on the Zephyr. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>You could save money\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is the train portion reliably fast, and the schedule more flexible than the Zephyr, but tickets tend to be cheap. One-way mixed service tickets are around $50 each way, for a total trip cost of $100. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yes, the transfer can be a hassle\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially if you’ve brought a lot of gear for your trip, having to unload your stuff off the train and onto the Amtrak bus is the biggest downside of this travel method.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>What else to know about taking public transit to Tahoe \u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Expect delays and stay flexible\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which option you choose, be aware that weather conditions \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affect your journey. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it’s a cross-country train that comes all the way from Chicago, the California Zephyr can be especially prone to severe delays on its westbound route back to the Bay Area.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075345\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075345\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning that while you should be on time going east to Tahoe, your return trip from Truckee may be many hours behind due to weather elsewhere in the country, even if the Sierra is clear.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ski bus isn’t immune to delays either — and, unlike the Zephyr, can get caught in busy traffic on Highway 80 during busy weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Don’t plan a flying visit\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you’re the Sports Basement bus for the day, you’ll probably have to take off on Friday and Monday to get the most out of a weekend trip. If you’re able to swing remote work, lots of people on the train are working and power outlets are plentiful (but double check beforehand whether your transit method of choice has WiFi – the California Zephyr does not.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Bring your own food — or expect to pay onboard\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which route you go, consider packing your own food for the journey.[aside postID=news_12073376 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/B-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized.jpg']\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will save you time and stress, and you can think of it like a picnic to enjoy while you watch the scenery slip by.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, both the Capitol Corridor and the California Zephyr have \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/cafe-car\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cafe cars\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can buy basic meals and beverages. But be warned: the meals, in my experience, tend to be somewhat overpriced for what you get. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yes, you can still bring lots of luggage\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t worry if you’re bringing your entire family and ski setup — all of the transit options at your disposal have \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/bring-skis-and-snowboards-on-train\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty of room\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for luggage, and are in fact expecting it. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most trains and buses also allow you to bring a bike if you’re planning to ride while you’re up at the lake. Just be sure to \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make a reservation\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes a bike.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And be aware that if you’re choosing the “Capitol Corridor + Amtrak bus” route, you’ll have to transfer yourself and all your stuff onto your next mode of transportation.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"OnceImtherehowcanIgetaroundTahoewithoutacar\">\u003c/a>Once I’m there, how can I travel around Tahoe on public transit?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens once you arrive in Truckee or South Lake Tahoe and you don’t have a car? \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber, Lyft and taxis do operate in Tahoe, but wait times can be extremely long, and rides are expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend relying on this option alone. But don’t stress: There are ample transportation options around the lake. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Bus systems around Tahoe\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re around the north shore of Lake Tahoe, near spots like Truckee or Tahoe City, the main bus system you’ll be using is called TART: the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoe Area Regional Transportation\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These routes serve ski resorts like Northstar, Palisades Tahoe and there’s even a shuttle to Sugar Bowl Resort.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the South Shore, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoetransportation.org/transit/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoe Transportation District\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also operates a few buses that service South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Valley Resort.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075347\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kings Beach on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in 2022. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure to check schedules well in advance, as many of the routes on both the south and north shores run infrequently — typically once per hour or every half hour at peak times, so don’t miss your ride.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, your patience and flexibility will be rewarded: Both transit systems are entirely free to ride. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your accommodations are flexible, consider staying near a TART or TTD stop so you can hop directly on the bus from your hotel or rental home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>‘Microtransit’ routes and shuttles\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re far away from a main bus stop, or just want more flexible options, there are now also several so-called microtransit options around the lake. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One is the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/parkandride/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TART Park and Ride program,\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said Sara Van Siclen, executive director of the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11904374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11904374\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Olympic symbol at Palisades Tahoe reminds visitors today of the ski resort’s history as host of the 1960 Winter Games. \u003ccite>(Chloe Veltman/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These shuttles get skiers from the transit centers in places like Tahoe City and Truckee to ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Northstar on weekends and Sugar Bowl Resort every day all winter long, with added shuttles on holiday weekends. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no reservations required, and the shuttles are completely free.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“With the implementation of parking reservations at the resorts, this has just helped get people who already know that they don’t have a place to go to have another option to get to the resort,” Van Siclen said. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“And it’s helped reduce some of the traffic that we see, especially on that [Highway] 89 corridor.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In South Lake Tahoe, free on-demand service \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://ss-tma.org/lake-link/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Link\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes passengers from downtown as far as Zephyr Cove. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just download the app and request a ride — but make sure you do so with some time buffer, to avoid waiting too long.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the North Shore, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/tart-connect/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TART Connect\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take you around Truckee, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. This microtransit option is zone-based, so you won’t be able to get between the cities themselves using microtransit. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(One thing to know: TART Connect is \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.moonshineink.com/tahoe-news/why-nevadas-tart-connect-disappeared/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no longer available\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Incline Village because of a lapse in funding, so if you’re staying in Incline, you’ll have to rely on the main TART bus routes only.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12018143\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12018143\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Heavenly gondola of Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Jan. 14, 2024. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you’re staying in Olympic Valley or Alpine Meadows to access Palisades Tahoe, you can call a free \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mountaineertransit.org/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountaineer\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shuttle to get you to the resort and, in the evenings, between its two base areas. (To get out to Truckee or Tahoe City, you’ll have to use TART Connect.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these microtransit options, Van Siclen said, are meant to be “curb to curb” services connecting transit riders to bus stops that can then get them anywhere they’d like to go. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, if you’re just trying to make a short trip — for example, to a dinner reservation — she said, microtransit can get you there.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you’ve decided to fly in and out of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://northlaketahoeexpress.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Lake Tahoe Express\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take you from the airport to the north shore. One-way shuttles cost $99 per person, and make sure you have a reservation.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you’re looking for a car-free alternative to visiting Tahoe, keep reading for what to know about getting to — and then getting around — Tahoe without a car.\u003c/span>\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"#OnceImtherehowcanIgetaroundTahoewithoutacar\">Jump straight to: Once I’m there, how can I get around Tahoe without a car?\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Method #1: Taking the train to Tahoe\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a smooth ride that offers beautiful views, you can take the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/california-zephyr-train\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Zephyr\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an Amtrak train, from Emeryville or Richmond and get off at Truckee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ride takes at least 5 hours, so bring a book or podcast and just enjoy the scenery as you glide up to the Sierra. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075342\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4706-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers enjoy the mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-way train tickets range from around $30 to $50 each, depending on demand, putting your total trip cost to around $100.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the train to Tahoe:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>This train runs just once per day\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Zephyr leaves the Bay Area or Truckee in the morning with no additional services — so make sure this kind of inflexibility fits your schedule before booking. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eastbound route leaves Richmond at 8:35 a.m., and the westbound Zephyr departs Truckee at 10:33 a.m. each day.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Once you get in the mountains, hang out in the observation car \u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The California Zephyr’s observation car is one of the most beautiful, wholesome places I have ever been. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you’re on the fence about taking the train to Tahoe — maybe you’re concerned that some of the hassle isn’t worth it — let those views be the one reason that convinces you to switch things up.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1980px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075351\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1329\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530.jpg 1980w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/GettyImages-916055530-1536x1031.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Zephyr Train with Snow-Capped Mountains in Utah, USA, 1964. \u003ccite>(GHI/Universal History Archive via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure you get a prime seat in time for the scenic mountain views, consider ditching your seat a bit early, around the Roseville stop on the way up, to find a seat in the observation car: a special car with large windows and swiveling seats, where you can make the most of the mountain views. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t expect to work or get too much done in the observation car. This space tends to have somewhat of a calm, sacred air about it, with passengers actually tuned into their surroundings and even chatting casually with strangers. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might see lots of kids and retirees filling the seats and commingling over the sweeping views. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>All trains have outlets, but there is no WiFi onboard\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">… and cell service can be spotty along the route. (Another reason you probably won’t get much work done.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>If connecting from BART, use Richmond \u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking BART to Amtrak? I recommend booking your ticket from Richmond to Truckee rather than Emeryville, as the BART station is conveniently connected to the Amtrak platform, making getting on board pretty seamless.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075343\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4665-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers enjoy the mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(But if you’re coming from San Francisco, you’d rather save a few dollars on BART fare, there’s an \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/sfc\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amtrak shuttle bus\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Emeryville station to downtown San Francisco, which is included in your ticket.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Method #2: Taking the ‘ski bus’ to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the faster, more reliable option for skiing, take the ski bus. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/collections/sports-basement-outdoors-ski-bus?srsltid=AfmBOorx83gfaX5q3awev73ZvScJ4wrWSo6AoxHyMdNGvNzYnnCTHhcn\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Basement\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs its Tahoe ski bus directly from its retail locations across the Bay Area to Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Northstar, Bear Valley and Sugar Bowl resorts.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-1536x1023.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboard, you can expect outlets, bathrooms and some beverages. Ski buses run rain or shine, but they are affected by traffic and road closures. Round-trip tickets on the ski bus are around $100.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the ski bus:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>It’s a weekend-only option — and for the day only\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses depart at 5 a.m. from the Bay Area and leave the resort at around 4 p.m. after lifts close. But these buses don’t run on weekdays, and while you can theoretically take the bus one way, you’ll have to pay the price of a round-trip ticket regardless.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11980519\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11980519\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And your ticket is only valid for the same day, so if you wanted to stay overnight and get the next day’s afternoon ski bus, you’d need to pay for \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">round-trip tickets.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Your ticket could get you cheaper skiing\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus tickets come with discounted lift tickets from some participating ski resorts.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Basement also offers discounted 4-pack ski bus tickets if you plan on using this travel method multiple times in the season. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Method #3: Taking the train + bus combo\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want more flexible timing and don’t mind a transfer, take the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitol Corridor\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> train to Sacramento — and then the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/busschedule/Bus_Schedules.pdf?v=26012026v2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amtrak bus\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Truckee or South Lake Tahoe. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you’ll get a speedy (and scenic) ride to Sacramento, then hop on the bus for the remainder of your trip.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11977893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11977893\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-800x538.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-1020x685.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-2053478681-160x108.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People walk along Donner Pass Road as snow continues to fall in downtown Truckee on Saturday, March 2, 2024. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because the Capital Corridor runs more frequently than the California Zephyr, and has both morning and afternoon trains that’ll get you into Truckee at around 2 p.m. or 6 p.m., depending on your preference, you can tailor your journey more closely to your needs. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most flexible option, with Capital Corridor trains in the morning and afternoon.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else to know about taking the Capitol Corridor and the Amtrak bus:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>There’s onboard WiFi on the train\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….unlike on the Zephyr. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>You could save money\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is the train portion reliably fast, and the schedule more flexible than the Zephyr, but tickets tend to be cheap. One-way mixed service tickets are around $50 each way, for a total trip cost of $100. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yes, the transfer can be a hassle\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially if you’ve brought a lot of gear for your trip, having to unload your stuff off the train and onto the Amtrak bus is the biggest downside of this travel method.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>What else to know about taking public transit to Tahoe \u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Expect delays and stay flexible\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which option you choose, be aware that weather conditions \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affect your journey. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it’s a cross-country train that comes all the way from Chicago, the California Zephyr can be especially prone to severe delays on its westbound route back to the Bay Area.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075345\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075345\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/IMG_4654-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mountain views on the way to Truckee in the observation car of the California Zephyr on Feb. 6, 2023. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning that while you should be on time going east to Tahoe, your return trip from Truckee may be many hours behind due to weather elsewhere in the country, even if the Sierra is clear.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ski bus isn’t immune to delays either — and, unlike the Zephyr, can get caught in busy traffic on Highway 80 during busy weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Don’t plan a flying visit\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you’re the Sports Basement bus for the day, you’ll probably have to take off on Friday and Monday to get the most out of a weekend trip. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will save you time and stress, and you can think of it like a picnic to enjoy while you watch the scenery slip by.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, both the Capitol Corridor and the California Zephyr have \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/cafe-car\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cafe cars\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can buy basic meals and beverages. But be warned: the meals, in my experience, tend to be somewhat overpriced for what you get. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yes, you can still bring lots of luggage\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t worry if you’re bringing your entire family and ski setup — all of the transit options at your disposal have \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/bring-skis-and-snowboards-on-train\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty of room\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for luggage, and are in fact expecting it. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most trains and buses also allow you to bring a bike if you’re planning to ride while you’re up at the lake. Just be sure to \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make a reservation\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes a bike.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And be aware that if you’re choosing the “Capitol Corridor + Amtrak bus” route, you’ll have to transfer yourself and all your stuff onto your next mode of transportation.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"OnceImtherehowcanIgetaroundTahoewithoutacar\">\u003c/a>Once I’m there, how can I travel around Tahoe on public transit?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens once you arrive in Truckee or South Lake Tahoe and you don’t have a car? \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber, Lyft and taxis do operate in Tahoe, but wait times can be extremely long, and rides are expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend relying on this option alone. But don’t stress: There are ample transportation options around the lake. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Bus systems around Tahoe\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re around the north shore of Lake Tahoe, near spots like Truckee or Tahoe City, the main bus system you’ll be using is called TART: the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoe Area Regional Transportation\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These routes serve ski resorts like Northstar, Palisades Tahoe and there’s even a shuttle to Sugar Bowl Resort.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the South Shore, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoetransportation.org/transit/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoe Transportation District\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also operates a few buses that service South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Valley Resort.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12075347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12075347\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kings Beach on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in 2022. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure to check schedules well in advance, as many of the routes on both the south and north shores run infrequently — typically once per hour or every half hour at peak times, so don’t miss your ride.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, your patience and flexibility will be rewarded: Both transit systems are entirely free to ride. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your accommodations are flexible, consider staying near a TART or TTD stop so you can hop directly on the bus from your hotel or rental home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>‘Microtransit’ routes and shuttles\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re far away from a main bus stop, or just want more flexible options, there are now also several so-called microtransit options around the lake. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One is the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/parkandride/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TART Park and Ride program,\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said Sara Van Siclen, executive director of the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11904374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11904374\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/RS53524_olympic-sign-qut-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Olympic symbol at Palisades Tahoe reminds visitors today of the ski resort’s history as host of the 1960 Winter Games. \u003ccite>(Chloe Veltman/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These shuttles get skiers from the transit centers in places like Tahoe City and Truckee to ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Northstar on weekends and Sugar Bowl Resort every day all winter long, with added shuttles on holiday weekends. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no reservations required, and the shuttles are completely free.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“With the implementation of parking reservations at the resorts, this has just helped get people who already know that they don’t have a place to go to have another option to get to the resort,” Van Siclen said. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“And it’s helped reduce some of the traffic that we see, especially on that [Highway] 89 corridor.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In South Lake Tahoe, free on-demand service \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://ss-tma.org/lake-link/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Link\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes passengers from downtown as far as Zephyr Cove. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just download the app and request a ride — but make sure you do so with some time buffer, to avoid waiting too long.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the North Shore, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/tart-connect/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TART Connect\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take you around Truckee, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. This microtransit option is zone-based, so you won’t be able to get between the cities themselves using microtransit. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(One thing to know: TART Connect is \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.moonshineink.com/tahoe-news/why-nevadas-tart-connect-disappeared/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no longer available\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Incline Village because of a lapse in funding, so if you’re staying in Incline, you’ll have to rely on the main TART bus routes only.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12018143\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12018143\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/SouthLakeTahoeHeavenlySkiGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Heavenly gondola of Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Jan. 14, 2024. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you’re staying in Olympic Valley or Alpine Meadows to access Palisades Tahoe, you can call a free \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mountaineertransit.org/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountaineer\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shuttle to get you to the resort and, in the evenings, between its two base areas. (To get out to Truckee or Tahoe City, you’ll have to use TART Connect.)\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these microtransit options, Van Siclen said, are meant to be “curb to curb” services connecting transit riders to bus stops that can then get them anywhere they’d like to go. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, if you’re just trying to make a short trip — for example, to a dinner reservation — she said, microtransit can get you there.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you’ve decided to fly in and out of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://northlaketahoeexpress.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Lake Tahoe Express\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take you from the airport to the north shore. One-way shuttles cost $99 per person, and make sure you have a reservation.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Zebulon “Zeb” Blais has skied six of the seven continents, summited Mount Everest twice, and built what would become a leading provider of avalanche education in North America. He holds the highest professional \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/avalanche\">avalanche\u003c/a> certifications available.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also knows, firsthand, what it feels like to be buried by one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the morning of Feb. 17, an avalanche swept through a 15-person group near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada — four of them guides from Blais’ company, Blackbird Mountain Guides — as they returned from a three-day backcountry ski trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12074292/all-9-tahoe-avalanche-victims-identified-and-bodies-recovered\">Nine people are dead\u003c/a>, including three of Blackbird’s own guides. It’s the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, and it struck a company that built its identity around the idea that preparation, training and sound judgment could keep people alive in exactly this kind of terrain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve had some close calls with avalanches,” Blais said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.theuiaa.org/mountainvoices/\">2024 episode\u003c/a> of Mountain Voices, a podcast series from the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, where he described being buried in the snow. “And what it comes down to is really it’s all about human factors and decision making. We typically have a good idea of when the snowpack is unstable. We can read the forecast, we can see that a storm just came in, and we ignore it because of pressure from our group, pressure we put on ourselves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tragedy has thrust Blackbird into the center of a painful and still-unresolved question that even its founder had already tried to answer out loud: How does something like this happen to people who seemed to know better than almost anyone what the mountains can do?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is Blackbird\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Founded by Blais in 2020, Truckee-based Blackbird Mountain Guides offers mountaineering courses, backcountry ski trips, and guided expeditions in California, Washington and internationally. It is not a casual operation. By one key industry measure, it was the most significant avalanche education provider in the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In October 2024, the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education named Blackbird the most prolific AIARE provider in North America for the 2023-2024 season. They trained more students and ran more avalanche courses than any other provider in the US.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074295\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074295\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People observe a moment of silence during a vigil for the 9 people who died in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“For years, founder Zeb Blais and the Blackbird team have worked tirelessly to gain the trust of thousands of students, one small group at a time,” the company said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blackbird-guides_aiare-avalancheeducation-moststudentstrained-activity-7249501211681251328-1pxS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABMr-DsB5AD_QyGOwGqwFicqPX-yXqy-wRE\">LinkedIn post\u003c/a> at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The credentials of Blackbird’s guide team reflect that identity. Of the 39 guides listed on the company’s website before February’s avalanche, 35 carry Wilderness First Responder \u003ca href=\"https://nasar.org/page/WFR\">certifications\u003c/a>. Thirty-five are listed as AIARE Course Leaders — \u003ca href=\"https://avtraining.org/course-leader-training/\">certified\u003c/a> to teach avalanche safety courses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seven hold AIARE’s highest level of avalanche \u003ca href=\"https://avtraining.org/pro/\">certification\u003c/a>. Eight hold the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations/American Mountain Guide \u003ca href=\"https://www.amga.com/programs/mountain-guide-programs\">designation\u003c/a>, regarded as the gold standard in international mountain guiding. Twelve are AMGA \u003ca href=\"https://www.amga.com/programs/mountain-guide-programs/ski-guide-program\">Certified\u003c/a> Ski Guides.[aside postID=news_12074158 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/GettyImages-2206235259.jpg']The AIARE designations require multi-day, field-based training and formal assessment in avalanche terrain, including rescue scenarios and hazard evaluation. Course Leaders are authorized not just to take classes, but to teach them and mentor other instructors. The highest avalanche certifications in AIARE’s professional track are typically earned only after years of field experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Similarly, AMGA certifications require a multi-year progression of documented guiding days, technical exams and in-person assessments in alpine, rock and ski terrain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California law does not require those credentials to guide paying clients in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/avalanche\">avalanche\u003c/a> terrain, but within the industry, they function as markers of advanced professional competence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All four guides on the Castle Peak trip reportedly carried those kinds of credentials. In a statement released Wednesday, Blais said they were all AMGA-trained or certified and AIARE instructors, certified to teach avalanche education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three of those four guides were killed: Andrew Alissandratos, 34, of Verdi, Nevada; Michael Henry, 30, of Soda Springs; and Nicole Choo, 42, of South Lake Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Skilled professionals, colleagues, and friends whose passion for the mountains shaped who we are,” Blackbird said of them in a \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/pages/live-incident-updates\">statement\u003c/a> released Saturday, after all nine victims had been identified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird Mountain Guides did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Blais did not respond to a request for comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A trusted name in the backcountry community\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Blackbird had more than 270 Google reviews at the time of the accident; all of them five-star. \u003cem>CapRadio\u003c/em> reached out to more than a dozen former Blackbird customers in the wake of the avalanche. Most declined to comment. Those who did speak described guides as meticulous, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in safety education rather than pushing clients toward risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brian Stenerson, a Tahoe-area snowboarder who took an AIARE Level 2 avalanche \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/collections/avalanche-courses/products/aiare-2-avalanche-course-in-tahoe?variant=50504992260395\">course\u003c/a> with Blackbird, said the experience was thorough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“From the beginning, they were very knowledgeable, very smart, very professional and very friendly,” Stenerson said. “There’s no question in my mind that they were doing their best job. I would 100% have recommended them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074191\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Castle Peak area is shown in an aerial view on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, near Soda Springs, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Reno-based physical therapist and experienced backcountry skier Matthew Oravitz joined a Blackbird-coordinated trip in Japan. He said the guide’s approach was defined by careful communication and clear authority, without any pressure to push beyond comfort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My experience with them is that they’re very open, but they’re not very persuadable,” Oravitz said. “The guide was clearly in charge. He was comfortable making the final decision with some input from us, but it was never like we could overrule him.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oravitz said he still trusts the company enough that, despite the accident, he is moving forward with a summer rock climbing trip to Chamonix, France — and plans to request Blais as his guide. “When I worked with Blackbird, I felt like they were experts and they did the work to get there,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The trip\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The group was on a three-day excursion to the Frog Lake Huts, a backcountry cabin complex northwest of Truckee owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust. The huts are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwFKSiLlO2o\">well-appointed\u003c/a> for a backcountry setting with a commercial kitchen, communal dining hall and heated sleeping quarters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/collections/ski-splitboard/products/frog-lake-huts?variant=51070530552107\">lists\u003c/a> the trip for as much as $1,165 per person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The terrain surrounding the huts, per Blackbird’s own listing, ranges from intermediate to expert level and requires participants to have a minimum of 20 days of prior backcountry experience. Clients were required to bring their own avalanche safety gear: beacon, shovel, and probe; group safety equipment was provided by the guides.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074382\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts-160x70.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of the Frog Lake Huts trip advertised on the Blackbird Mountain Guides website.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The group departed Sunday, Feb 15. On Tuesday morning, as conditions deteriorated, the group decided to leave early, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday, trying to get off the mountain ahead of the weather. The route they were on when the avalanche struck was described by officials as “a normally traveled route.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A 911 call came in at approximately 11:30 a.m. The avalanche was \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/observations/avalanches/83ba330a-5eb4-446e-95b0-495c26faf06b#/avalanche/83ba330a-5eb4-446e-95b0-495c26faf06b\">classified\u003c/a> as a D2.5, on a \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/avalanche/avalanche-problems/avalanche-size/destructive-force-d-scale/\">scale\u003c/a> where a D2 is powerful enough to bury a person and a D3 can destroy a house. Its path was roughly the size of a football field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the 15 people in the group, two individuals near the rear were not swept away, according to early reports from the sheriff’s office. Twelve were buried. Nine of them did not survive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Nevada County Sheriff’s Lt. Dennis Haack, the survivors had already located three of the buried victims by the time the first rescue teams made contact at 5:30 p.m., working through what officials described as white-out conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A warning the company helped spread\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Blackbird Mountain Guides did not shy away from the fact that it operates trips in inclement weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Do not expect a trip to be cancelled due to weather. Unless we specifically cancel the trip, please assume the trip will run regardless of weather,” the company’s \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/pages/policies\">policies page\u003c/a> reads, adding that both California and Washington State “have severe weather that can make travel extremely difficult.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The page also specifies that refunds cannot be given due to weather, environmental conditions “or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control that causes a trip to be cancelled.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073999\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers the roof of the Nevada County Sheriff’s office on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The victims’ families said the friend group had organized their trip to the Frog Lake Huts “well in advance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Publicly, Blackbird often posted about \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/backcountry-ski-splitboard\">backcountry skiing\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/avalanche-education\">avalanche education\u003c/a>. A backcountry skiing post authored by Blais in \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/backcountry-ski-splitboard/tips-for-safe-early-season-backcountry-skiing\">November 2025\u003c/a> outlined a recommended gear checklist, including an avalanche beacon, helmet and first aid kit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The post tells skiers to track snow and weather patterns, check regional avalanche centers — including the Sierra, East Sierra and Mt. Shasta avalanche centers — for advisories, and to practice avalanche rescue with travel partners.[aside postID=science_2000137 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/10/GettyImages-1482972333-1020x678.jpg']The Sierra Avalanche Center had posted an avalanche watch on Sunday, Feb. 15, the same day the 15-person group set out for Frog Lake. That was upgraded to an avalanche warning on Tuesday, hours before the deadly slide swept the skiers away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company’s social media accounts also include multiple posts about snow conditions in the region, with guides performing compression tests out in the field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/reel/896103729865191\">video posted Feb. 15\u003c/a> from the Mt. Rose area of Nevada warns of a “big storm incoming” and noted a weak layer of snow, which “could lead to some unpredictable avalanches.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/reel/33745716301742707\">video from Feb. 13\u003c/a>, filmed in the North Lake Tahoe area, showed a guide executing a compression test on the snow and said to “watch out for that weak layer!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chris Feutrier, forest supervisor for the Tahoe National Forest, confirmed the avalanche had occurred when “a persistent weak layer had a large load of snow over the top of it.” The precise scenario Blackbird’s own post had flagged days earlier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether and how the guides weighed those conditions against the decision to proceed remains under investigation. Moon said the company had been cooperative. “Those are the decisions the guide company clearly had made,” she said Wednesday. “We’re still in conversation with them on the decision factors that they made.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird required participants to carry trip insurance on its international excursions, including $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage and $50,000 in medical coverage. But this insurance was only recommended for clients on domestic trips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The victims\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The six clients who died were Carrie Atkin, 46, of Soda Springs; Lizabeth Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, Idaho; Danielle Keatley, 44, of Soda Springs and Larkspur; Kate Morse, 45, of Soda Springs and Tiburon; Caroline Sekar, 45, of Soda Springs and San Francisco; and Katherine Vitt, 43, of Greenbrae. They were part of a group of eight friends who had organized the trip together, all of them experienced backcountry skiers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a joint statement, their families described them as “passionate, skilled skiers who cherished time together in the mountains” who “trusted their professional guides on this trip” and “were fully equipped with avalanche safety equipment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074001\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074001\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avalanche victims (clockwise from top left) Carrie Atkin, Kate Morse, Danielle Keatley and Caroline Sekar. \u003ccite>(Family Handout)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said some of the victims were family friends, called the event “the most devastating avalanche, in terms of loss of life, we’ve ever experienced” in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These were some experienced guides that were out there,” he said. “And that’s what’s even more concerning and disturbing about this.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Questions remain\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health confirmed it has opened a workplace safety investigation into Blackbird. State law requires Cal/OSHA to complete its investigation within six months and issue citations if it finds violations. The agency has not provided additional details.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to how companies like Blackbird are regulated, the picture is murky. California has no dedicated professional license for backcountry ski guides.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no state board that certifies them, no mandatory credential required to legally lead paying clients into avalanche terrain. The AMGA certifications and AIARE instructor designations that Blackbird’s guides carried are industry standards, widely expected by clients and insurers, but they are not legally required.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What regulation does exist comes primarily through other channels. Guide companies operating on federal public lands, which include most of the Sierra Nevada backcountry, must \u003ca href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/contracts-commercial-permits/special-use-permit-application\">obtain\u003c/a> special use permits or outfitter authorizations from land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service. Those permits impose insurance and safety requirements, but they are not professional licenses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A search of OSHA’s complaint \u003ca href=\"https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.search?p_logger=1&establishment=blackbird&State=all&officetype=all&Office=all&sitezip=&p_case=all&p_violations_exist=all&startmonth=02&startday=22&startyear=2021&endmonth=02&endday=22&endyear=2026\">database\u003c/a> found no prior complaints against Blackbird. California Secretary of State records show the company’s LLC paperwork is current.[aside postID=news_12074177 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/021726_avalancherescuers-p.jpg']Both Stenerson and Oravitz pushed back on the rush to blame that emerged online in the days after the slide. Neither had been on this trip, but both had traveled with Blackbird, and they kept returning to the same point: the mountains don’t yield, even to expertise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When people are casting judgment, they really have no idea what they’re talking about,” Stenerson said. “You can’t predict everything with 100% certainty. You use a handful of tools and your own risk tolerance to make the best decision you can. Unfortunately, this time it was a very sad outcome.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oravitz put it another way, on what it means to trust someone else’s expertise in a domain where certainty isn’t possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Nobody goes out there for this outcome, and if you weren’t part of that group, everything that you’re doing is speculative and based on unvalidated assumptions,” he said. “That is the worst way to understand what is ultimately a tragedy for individuals, family and a community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was a question Blais himself had tried to answer publicly, two years before the mountain answered it for him. In that 2024 podcast interview, he described the transceiver not as a symbol of danger, but of commitment. The one tool a guide straps on at the trailhead and doesn’t remove until the day is done, the thing that remains when everything else fails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We like to say, on at the car, off at the bar,” he said. “Number one is just choosing the right terrain for the conditions and avoiding avalanches in the first place. There’s a lot of uncertainty. So that’s why we rely on the transceiver.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All nine victims were wearing theirs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sarit Laschinsky contributed to this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve had some close calls with avalanches,” Blais said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.theuiaa.org/mountainvoices/\">2024 episode\u003c/a> of Mountain Voices, a podcast series from the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, where he described being buried in the snow. “And what it comes down to is really it’s all about human factors and decision making. We typically have a good idea of when the snowpack is unstable. We can read the forecast, we can see that a storm just came in, and we ignore it because of pressure from our group, pressure we put on ourselves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tragedy has thrust Blackbird into the center of a painful and still-unresolved question that even its founder had already tried to answer out loud: How does something like this happen to people who seemed to know better than almost anyone what the mountains can do?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is Blackbird\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Founded by Blais in 2020, Truckee-based Blackbird Mountain Guides offers mountaineering courses, backcountry ski trips, and guided expeditions in California, Washington and internationally. It is not a casual operation. By one key industry measure, it was the most significant avalanche education provider in the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In October 2024, the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education named Blackbird the most prolific AIARE provider in North America for the 2023-2024 season. They trained more students and ran more avalanche courses than any other provider in the US.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074295\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074295\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalanche1AP-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People observe a moment of silence during a vigil for the 9 people who died in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“For years, founder Zeb Blais and the Blackbird team have worked tirelessly to gain the trust of thousands of students, one small group at a time,” the company said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blackbird-guides_aiare-avalancheeducation-moststudentstrained-activity-7249501211681251328-1pxS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABMr-DsB5AD_QyGOwGqwFicqPX-yXqy-wRE\">LinkedIn post\u003c/a> at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The credentials of Blackbird’s guide team reflect that identity. Of the 39 guides listed on the company’s website before February’s avalanche, 35 carry Wilderness First Responder \u003ca href=\"https://nasar.org/page/WFR\">certifications\u003c/a>. Thirty-five are listed as AIARE Course Leaders — \u003ca href=\"https://avtraining.org/course-leader-training/\">certified\u003c/a> to teach avalanche safety courses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seven hold AIARE’s highest level of avalanche \u003ca href=\"https://avtraining.org/pro/\">certification\u003c/a>. Eight hold the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations/American Mountain Guide \u003ca href=\"https://www.amga.com/programs/mountain-guide-programs\">designation\u003c/a>, regarded as the gold standard in international mountain guiding. Twelve are AMGA \u003ca href=\"https://www.amga.com/programs/mountain-guide-programs/ski-guide-program\">Certified\u003c/a> Ski Guides.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The AIARE designations require multi-day, field-based training and formal assessment in avalanche terrain, including rescue scenarios and hazard evaluation. Course Leaders are authorized not just to take classes, but to teach them and mentor other instructors. The highest avalanche certifications in AIARE’s professional track are typically earned only after years of field experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Similarly, AMGA certifications require a multi-year progression of documented guiding days, technical exams and in-person assessments in alpine, rock and ski terrain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California law does not require those credentials to guide paying clients in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/avalanche\">avalanche\u003c/a> terrain, but within the industry, they function as markers of advanced professional competence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All four guides on the Castle Peak trip reportedly carried those kinds of credentials. In a statement released Wednesday, Blais said they were all AMGA-trained or certified and AIARE instructors, certified to teach avalanche education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three of those four guides were killed: Andrew Alissandratos, 34, of Verdi, Nevada; Michael Henry, 30, of Soda Springs; and Nicole Choo, 42, of South Lake Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Skilled professionals, colleagues, and friends whose passion for the mountains shaped who we are,” Blackbird said of them in a \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/pages/live-incident-updates\">statement\u003c/a> released Saturday, after all nine victims had been identified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird Mountain Guides did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Blais did not respond to a request for comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A trusted name in the backcountry community\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Blackbird had more than 270 Google reviews at the time of the accident; all of them five-star. \u003cem>CapRadio\u003c/em> reached out to more than a dozen former Blackbird customers in the wake of the avalanche. Most declined to comment. Those who did speak described guides as meticulous, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in safety education rather than pushing clients toward risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brian Stenerson, a Tahoe-area snowboarder who took an AIARE Level 2 avalanche \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/collections/avalanche-courses/products/aiare-2-avalanche-course-in-tahoe?variant=50504992260395\">course\u003c/a> with Blackbird, said the experience was thorough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“From the beginning, they were very knowledgeable, very smart, very professional and very friendly,” Stenerson said. “There’s no question in my mind that they were doing their best job. I would 100% have recommended them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074191\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP4-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Castle Peak area is shown in an aerial view on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, near Soda Springs, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Reno-based physical therapist and experienced backcountry skier Matthew Oravitz joined a Blackbird-coordinated trip in Japan. He said the guide’s approach was defined by careful communication and clear authority, without any pressure to push beyond comfort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My experience with them is that they’re very open, but they’re not very persuadable,” Oravitz said. “The guide was clearly in charge. He was comfortable making the final decision with some input from us, but it was never like we could overrule him.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oravitz said he still trusts the company enough that, despite the accident, he is moving forward with a summer rock climbing trip to Chamonix, France — and plans to request Blais as his guide. “When I worked with Blackbird, I felt like they were experts and they did the work to get there,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The trip\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The group was on a three-day excursion to the Frog Lake Huts, a backcountry cabin complex northwest of Truckee owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust. The huts are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwFKSiLlO2o\">well-appointed\u003c/a> for a backcountry setting with a commercial kitchen, communal dining hall and heated sleeping quarters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/collections/ski-splitboard/products/frog-lake-huts?variant=51070530552107\">lists\u003c/a> the trip for as much as $1,165 per person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The terrain surrounding the huts, per Blackbird’s own listing, ranges from intermediate to expert level and requires participants to have a minimum of 20 days of prior backcountry experience. Clients were required to bring their own avalanche safety gear: beacon, shovel, and probe; group safety equipment was provided by the guides.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074382\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/022326_frog-lake-huts-160x70.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of the Frog Lake Huts trip advertised on the Blackbird Mountain Guides website.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The group departed Sunday, Feb 15. On Tuesday morning, as conditions deteriorated, the group decided to leave early, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday, trying to get off the mountain ahead of the weather. The route they were on when the avalanche struck was described by officials as “a normally traveled route.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A 911 call came in at approximately 11:30 a.m. The avalanche was \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/observations/avalanches/83ba330a-5eb4-446e-95b0-495c26faf06b#/avalanche/83ba330a-5eb4-446e-95b0-495c26faf06b\">classified\u003c/a> as a D2.5, on a \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/avalanche/avalanche-problems/avalanche-size/destructive-force-d-scale/\">scale\u003c/a> where a D2 is powerful enough to bury a person and a D3 can destroy a house. Its path was roughly the size of a football field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the 15 people in the group, two individuals near the rear were not swept away, according to early reports from the sheriff’s office. Twelve were buried. Nine of them did not survive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Nevada County Sheriff’s Lt. Dennis Haack, the survivors had already located three of the buried victims by the time the first rescue teams made contact at 5:30 p.m., working through what officials described as white-out conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A warning the company helped spread\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Blackbird Mountain Guides did not shy away from the fact that it operates trips in inclement weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Do not expect a trip to be cancelled due to weather. Unless we specifically cancel the trip, please assume the trip will run regardless of weather,” the company’s \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/pages/policies\">policies page\u003c/a> reads, adding that both California and Washington State “have severe weather that can make travel extremely difficult.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The page also specifies that refunds cannot be given due to weather, environmental conditions “or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control that causes a trip to be cancelled.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073999\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers the roof of the Nevada County Sheriff’s office on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The victims’ families said the friend group had organized their trip to the Frog Lake Huts “well in advance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Publicly, Blackbird often posted about \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/backcountry-ski-splitboard\">backcountry skiing\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/avalanche-education\">avalanche education\u003c/a>. A backcountry skiing post authored by Blais in \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/blogs/backcountry-ski-splitboard/tips-for-safe-early-season-backcountry-skiing\">November 2025\u003c/a> outlined a recommended gear checklist, including an avalanche beacon, helmet and first aid kit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The post tells skiers to track snow and weather patterns, check regional avalanche centers — including the Sierra, East Sierra and Mt. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center had posted an avalanche watch on Sunday, Feb. 15, the same day the 15-person group set out for Frog Lake. That was upgraded to an avalanche warning on Tuesday, hours before the deadly slide swept the skiers away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company’s social media accounts also include multiple posts about snow conditions in the region, with guides performing compression tests out in the field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/reel/896103729865191\">video posted Feb. 15\u003c/a> from the Mt. 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Moon said the company had been cooperative. “Those are the decisions the guide company clearly had made,” she said Wednesday. “We’re still in conversation with them on the decision factors that they made.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird required participants to carry trip insurance on its international excursions, including $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage and $50,000 in medical coverage. But this insurance was only recommended for clients on domestic trips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The victims\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The six clients who died were Carrie Atkin, 46, of Soda Springs; Lizabeth Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, Idaho; Danielle Keatley, 44, of Soda Springs and Larkspur; Kate Morse, 45, of Soda Springs and Tiburon; Caroline Sekar, 45, of Soda Springs and San Francisco; and Katherine Vitt, 43, of Greenbrae. They were part of a group of eight friends who had organized the trip together, all of them experienced backcountry skiers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a joint statement, their families described them as “passionate, skilled skiers who cherished time together in the mountains” who “trusted their professional guides on this trip” and “were fully equipped with avalanche safety equipment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12074001\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12074001\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avalanche victims (clockwise from top left) Carrie Atkin, Kate Morse, Danielle Keatley and Caroline Sekar. \u003ccite>(Family Handout)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said some of the victims were family friends, called the event “the most devastating avalanche, in terms of loss of life, we’ve ever experienced” in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These were some experienced guides that were out there,” he said. “And that’s what’s even more concerning and disturbing about this.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Questions remain\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health confirmed it has opened a workplace safety investigation into Blackbird. State law requires Cal/OSHA to complete its investigation within six months and issue citations if it finds violations. The agency has not provided additional details.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to how companies like Blackbird are regulated, the picture is murky. California has no dedicated professional license for backcountry ski guides.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no state board that certifies them, no mandatory credential required to legally lead paying clients into avalanche terrain. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Both Stenerson and Oravitz pushed back on the rush to blame that emerged online in the days after the slide. Neither had been on this trip, but both had traveled with Blackbird, and they kept returning to the same point: the mountains don’t yield, even to expertise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When people are casting judgment, they really have no idea what they’re talking about,” Stenerson said. “You can’t predict everything with 100% certainty. You use a handful of tools and your own risk tolerance to make the best decision you can. Unfortunately, this time it was a very sad outcome.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oravitz put it another way, on what it means to trust someone else’s expertise in a domain where certainty isn’t possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Nobody goes out there for this outcome, and if you weren’t part of that group, everything that you’re doing is speculative and based on unvalidated assumptions,” he said. “That is the worst way to understand what is ultimately a tragedy for individuals, family and a community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was a question Blais himself had tried to answer publicly, two years before the mountain answered it for him. In that 2024 podcast interview, he described the transceiver not as a symbol of danger, but of commitment. The one tool a guide straps on at the trailhead and doesn’t remove until the day is done, the thing that remains when everything else fails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We like to say, on at the car, off at the bar,” he said. “Number one is just choosing the right terrain for the conditions and avoiding avalanches in the first place. There’s a lot of uncertainty. So that’s why we rely on the transceiver.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All nine victims were wearing theirs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sarit Laschinsky contributed to this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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The investigation will bear that out,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to family members, the group that was caught in Tuesday’s avalanche had traveled to Lake Tahoe last week for the two-night backcountry hut trip from the Bay Area, Truckee and as far as Idaho.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073999\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers the roof of the Nevada County Sheriff’s office on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. 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More than 28 inches of snow fell around the Donner Summit on Monday, according to UC Berkeley’s Sierra Snow Lab, and Donner Ski Ranch reported another 26 inches on Tuesday. The snow shuttered Interstate 80 for much of the early week, and some ski resorts closed on Tuesday due to the storms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon, the group was travelling out of the backcountry, coming back to the trailhead when they encountered the avalanche midday Tuesday.[aside postID=news_12073851 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg']“Anytime you go in the back country with lots of new snow, it’s risky,” Di Nola, a ski industry investigations consultant for more than 20 years, told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that most guide companies require participants to sign liability waivers that acknowledge that risk, and that guides who lead these trips have generally received applicable training.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Blackbird Mountain Guides to be found liable, he said, investigations or potential lawsuits against the company that could emerge would have to find that the company acted “recklessly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Lawyers would look at this and say, releases are signed … expected they don’t release negligence that is reckless or more than just normal,” Di Nola told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said an investigation may look into when the group decided to depart the Frog Lake Huts on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a reason why you hire an organization to guide you in these situations,” Di Nola said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If there was a decision … to move these people [and] at that time, they had knowledge of an increased avalanche danger, yeah, that’s a jury question, and it’s a question for a judge,” he continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a statement issued Wednesday, Blackbird founder Zeb Blais said guides in the field were American Mountain Guides Association-trained or certified in backcountry skiing, and each was an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Anytime you go in the back country with lots of new snow, it’s risky,” Di Nola, a ski industry investigations consultant for more than 20 years, told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that most guide companies require participants to sign liability waivers that acknowledge that risk, and that guides who lead these trips have generally received applicable training.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Blackbird Mountain Guides to be found liable, he said, investigations or potential lawsuits against the company that could emerge would have to find that the company acted “recklessly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Lawyers would look at this and say, releases are signed … expected they don’t release negligence that is reckless or more than just normal,” Di Nola told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said an investigation may look into when the group decided to depart the Frog Lake Huts on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a reason why you hire an organization to guide you in these situations,” Di Nola said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If there was a decision … to move these people [and] at that time, they had knowledge of an increased avalanche danger, yeah, that’s a jury question, and it’s a question for a judge,” he continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a statement issued Wednesday, Blackbird founder Zeb Blais said guides in the field were American Mountain Guides Association-trained or certified in backcountry skiing, and each was an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. The company offers courses in “Avalanche Education” and avalanche rescue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blais also said that guides in the field are in communication with senior guides at the company’s base “to discuss conditions and routing based upon conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Six women who were killed in this week’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073690/8-skiers-confirmed-dead-1-still-missing-after-tahoe-avalanche-heres-what-we-know\">avalanche in the Sierra Nevada\u003c/a> were identified as close friends and skilled skiers from the Bay Area, Truckee region and Idaho, according to a statement Thursday from their families.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are devastated beyond words,” read the statement, released by a spokesperson for the families. “Our focus right now is supporting our children through this incredible tragedy and honoring the lives of these extraordinary women. They were all mothers, wives and friends, all of whom connected through the love of the outdoors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The women were identified as Carrie Atkin, Liz Clabaugh, Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, Caroline Sekar and Kate Vitt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Authorities have confirmed eight deaths in what has become the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, and a ninth person who is missing is presumed dead. Six others, who were part of a three-day backcountry skiing group staying at the Frog Lake huts near Castle Peak, were rescued amid extreme weather conditions Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Due to hazardous winter storm conditions, it will be at least another day before crews can attempt to recover the bodies of those who were killed, California authorities said Thursday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With around a foot of snow expected to fall in high elevations around Lake Tahoe by Thursday night, and avalanche warning still in effect through Friday morning, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the recovery of the avalanche victims is likely “to carry into the weekend.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Due to hazardous weather conditions, avalanche victims cannot be safely extracted off the mountain today,” the statement said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sugar Bowl Academy, an elite ski club in Placer County, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sbacademy.org/media-statements\">confirmed\u003c/a> in a statement that some of its community members are among those who were caught in the avalanche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health \u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/02/18/castle-peak-avalanche-what-we-know-so-far/\">confirmed to CapRadio\u003c/a> on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into Blackbird Mountain Guides, the Truckee-based guiding company involved in the incident. In a statement, Cal/OSHA said that “the agency has up to six months to complete an investigation and issue citations if violations of workplace safety regulations are identified.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Wednesday night, Blackbird said in a statement that the group’s four guides were trained or certified in backcountry skiing by the American Mountain Guides Association and are instructors with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.[aside postID=news_12073690 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP1.jpg']“In addition, guides in the field are in communication with senior guides at our base, to discuss conditions and routing based upon conditions,” founder Zeb Blais said. “There is still a lot that we’re learning about what happened.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has reached out to Blackbird for comment on the Cal/OSHA investigation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a Wednesday \u003ca href=\"https://fb.watch/Fnjpz8dZTL/\">press conference\u003c/a> that rescuers had to ski in two miles to locate the surviving members of the group during “extreme conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the avalanche area, which was the size of a football field, according to Sheriff’s Capt. Rusty Greene has been “reloaded” with snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While that risks reburying the victims, it’s also a major risk to the recovery team, Greene said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The longer that we continue to have people out there and exposed, the higher chance we put our rescuers in danger,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though Friday’s \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">forecast \u003c/a>shows the storm subsiding\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">,\u003c/a> Sierra Avalanche Center executive director David Reichel said the threat to the Tahoe area remains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073961\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorists stuck in the snow are aided by a member of the California Highway Patrol along Interstate 80 during a storm on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, near Camp Spaulding in Placer County, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Most avalanche accidents actually occur on ‘considerable’ or ‘moderate’ days,” he said, referring to the center’s rating system. “The avalanche danger could decrease, and also still be dangerous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reichel said it’s important that anyone considering going into the backcountry check the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/avalanche/central-sierra-nevada#/central-sierra-nevada/\">avalanche report\u003c/a> and adjust their plans accordingly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Read more: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073690/8-skiers-confirmed-dead-1-still-missing-after-tahoe-avalanche-heres-what-we-know\">\u003cstrong>Learn how to prepare for avalanches and what to do if you’re caught in one.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>“I’m a little bit nervous with this weekend and the potential for blue skies and lots of people, understandably, wanting to enjoy new snow,” he said. “We still need to make good decisions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo went one step further at Wednesday’s press conference, warning visitors to “avoid the Sierras during this current storm and in the upcoming days,” he said. During Tuesday’s rescue attempt, some emergency responders were pulled away from the search due to other reports of skiers in need.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Avoid mountain travel — it’s treacherous,” he said. “Avoid the backcountry.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/eromero\">\u003cem>Ezra David Romero\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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