Brennan Lagasse is Unofficial Networks backcountry reporter. When Brennan is not skiing in the Tahoe backcountry he is traveling the world skiing new peaks on all seven Continents.
It’s been a sunny spring in the greater Tahoe area, but there’s always at least one late season blast to throw things out of whack. That blast came in over … Read More
The reports from home were grim. After four snowy weeks skiing in Alaska’s Chugach Range it sounded like more people were psyched to mountain bike than ski in the Sierra. … Read More
In the previous edition I left off after a gargantuan storm dropped close to 11 feet of new snow on our camp. That was our first 10 days at PNH … Read More
It’s been a charged start to the season at Points North Heli-Adventures Tour Camp! Here’s a photo essay on our first ten days camping and ski touring in a very special section … Read More
Whoo Hoo! The spotlight for this edition is the return of winter and powder skiing to the greater Tahoe area. The stoke meter has been high and no matter where … Read More
It’s undeniable that 2013 has been pretty dry thus far in the greater Tahoe area. We even had confirmation from the National Weather Service that it’s been one for the … Read More
These are not really ski trips; they’re pilgrimages. Being present in any of these places at some point in your life, and arcing turns down a local mountain are experiences … Read More
We’re still looking for the first big dump of 2013 in the greater Tahoe area, but with a short corn cycle and a little refresh on the hills, skiers and … Read More
At this point in the 2012-2013 season it’s fair to say the period from the winter solstice up until a week or so ago will be remembered fondly. The backcountry … Read More
Cold. Dry. Light. Fast. Perfect. These are a few words that most accurately describe what Tahoe area backcountry skiers and riders have been experiencing for the past few weeks. It … Read More
Hello skiers and riders! Welcome to winter! With the solstice passing it’s officially our favorite time of the year again, and Mother Nature has more than provided. When all is … Read More
Hello Skiers and Riders! There’s no better time to drop the first edition of this season’s “State of the Tahoe Backcountry”. Last weekend’s storms covered the Tahoe Basin in a … Read More
Take advantage of one more opportunity to get on a pair of skis specially made for you! From now until the end of October locally owned and produced Praxis Skis is … Read More
Alpenglow Sports With side-country skiing and riding absolutely booming in popularity, we knew it would only be a matter of time before the big alpine companies brought product to the … Read More
If you want to start backcountry skiing there are some basic steps you need to take to get yourself going. One essential step is getting the right gear that will … Read More
Alpenglow Sports of Tahoe City, California is proud to announce the new and improved Lake Tahoe Climbing Shoe Demo Event! The event will allow climbing enthusiasts to test the latest and … Read More
To the greater Tahoe area backcountry community, I received a message today and it sounds as though something we all take a little bit for granted-local backcountry skiing parking access-may … Read More
Greetings Unofficial Networks readers! I hope this post finds you all well, either basking in the glory of summer, or counting down the days till it starts snowing again. Even … Read More
After last week’s stellar mission to the spring skiing capital of the lower 48, it was an easy call to head right back to Mt. Shasta this past weekend. For … Read More
After another couple of days seeking out spring perfection on Mt. Shasta, the call was made to check out the most southern peak in the Cascade Range this past Sunday, … Read More
This past weekend I had the fortune of remembering why the Mt. Shasta area is arguably one of the highest quality spring skiing centers known to skiers and riders. With … Read More
Although most of the lower 48 experienced lackluster snow totals this season the Pacific Northwest (PNW) did just fine. They’re still reaping the benefits with a stellar season of spring … Read More
It’s that time of year already, it’s time to get creative. Maybe a bike ride through the gate up to Ebbett’s Pass, a dirt bike access mission on the Eastside, … Read More
According to The Record Courier, the body of skier Boris Avdeev, who had not been heard from since an April 19th visit to the Eastern Sierra backcountry, has been recovered. … Read More
After all the talk of Sonora and Tioga Passes opening this past weekend access was finally granted last Friday at exactly 3pm for Tioga. I can’t say when or if … Read More
A wind event, 6-8″ inches of powder, and some of the best spring snow of the season-it must be May. Although the Sierra snowpack is low and dwindling fast there … Read More
