A quick morning update for snow totals in the Sierra Nevada on December 2. 2022.

California Sno-Park Permits season starts November 1st.  Today they announced new rate increases. We give you the information and our thoughts on the new fees and overall winter expectations in the Sierra Lake Tahoe region this winter.

National News has gone over board on the terror that is "Hank The Tank" Black bear which is causing some concern in South Lake Tahoe. After breaking into more than 28 homes and continued bad behavior from residents and visitors in feeding bears, Hank the Tank is wanted for removal.  If captured and they can't find a suitable habitat to transfer the bear to he will be euthanized. 

In todays episode we discuss life in bear country and our par tin keeping the bears and animals safe from these tragic endings.  

December 10, 2021 - finally Snow has fallen again in the sierra and a major snow event is on track for Saturday night into Tuesday.  Reports on all the Ski Resorts as of today, our thoughts on winter travel and the Scenic Byways updates.

Plus features on new South Lake Tahoe transit from Sacramento.

With seasonal Snow forecasted this weekend in the sierra Nevada, Mountain passes are closing, fall color hikes are exploding and we offer up our tip for a great recreation hiking experience in the Hoover and Ansel Adams Wilderness near lee vining.

Also recaps of what we are seeing from Caldor and Dixie fires in regards to recreation.

Join us as we discuss how and why you can still play in the mountains even with California Stay at home Orders in effect Dec 2020.

My thoughts on the panic and widespread concern in our small mountain communities as well as a couple family friendly/ corona virus safe Adventure ideas in the mountain near the Carson Valley.  #besafe #adventuretogether

Todays episode we discuss our favorite waterfall hike sin the Sierra, The loss of Kobe Bryant and how it has impacted my vision in 2020 and Tahoe winter.

Check out a quick review of our favorite 10-day hikes off Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows.

Check out a quick post review of our favorite 10-day hikes off Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows.

The Tuolumne area of Yosemite is my unique playground. I visit 3-4 times yearly to do another day hike and take photos. My visits range from extremely easy strolls, enjoying a river or valley feature during the day, before a swim in Tenaya Lake to extremely long mileage, high altitude adventure hikes trying to discover deeper and higher in the park.