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In this episode of Rogue Ranger Radio, hosts Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar discuss winter recreation opportunities in Northern California, focusing on snow parks, their importance, and how to access them safely. They provide insights on permits, costs, facilities, and tips for planning a successful winter adventure. The conversation also covers popular snow play areas, travel safety in winter conditions, and encourages listeners to explore the beauty of California's winter landscape.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Rogue Ranger Radio
01:01 Planning Winter Adventures
04:16 Understanding Snow Parks
08:17 Snow Park Permits and Costs
11:06 Facilities and Amenities at Snow Parks
12:01 Preparing for a Day in the Snow
13:22 Safety and Etiquette in Snow Parks
14:51 Exploring Interstate 80 Snow Play Areas
18:18 Highway 50 Snow Play Options
24:52 Nevada Side Snow Play Areas
26:35 Traveling Safely in Winter Conditions
32:05 Recap and Next Episode Preview
Websites:
California State Parks - SnoParks and Winter Recreation: https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233
Truckee Donner Land Trust: https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon
Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Ice Skating: https://www.tdrpd.org/161/Ice-Rink
North Tahoe Public Utilities District - NT Regional Park: https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/north-tahoe-regional-park/winter-recreation/
California State Parks - Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510
Nevada Snow Play Areas:
- Tahoe Meadows: https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/tahoe_meadows.html
- Spooner Summit:
https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/spooner_summit.html
California State Highway Information and Conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/
California Highway Patrol: https://www.chp.ca.gov/
Nevada Highway Information and Conditions: https://www.dot.nv.gov/travel-info
Nevada Highway Patrol: https://nhp.nv.gov/
By Don Schmidt and Jenna RandarIn this episode of Rogue Ranger Radio, hosts Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar discuss winter recreation opportunities in Northern California, focusing on snow parks, their importance, and how to access them safely. They provide insights on permits, costs, facilities, and tips for planning a successful winter adventure. The conversation also covers popular snow play areas, travel safety in winter conditions, and encourages listeners to explore the beauty of California's winter landscape.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Rogue Ranger Radio
01:01 Planning Winter Adventures
04:16 Understanding Snow Parks
08:17 Snow Park Permits and Costs
11:06 Facilities and Amenities at Snow Parks
12:01 Preparing for a Day in the Snow
13:22 Safety and Etiquette in Snow Parks
14:51 Exploring Interstate 80 Snow Play Areas
18:18 Highway 50 Snow Play Options
24:52 Nevada Side Snow Play Areas
26:35 Traveling Safely in Winter Conditions
32:05 Recap and Next Episode Preview
Websites:
California State Parks - SnoParks and Winter Recreation: https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233
Truckee Donner Land Trust: https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon
Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Ice Skating: https://www.tdrpd.org/161/Ice-Rink
North Tahoe Public Utilities District - NT Regional Park: https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/north-tahoe-regional-park/winter-recreation/
California State Parks - Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510
Nevada Snow Play Areas:
- Tahoe Meadows: https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/tahoe_meadows.html
- Spooner Summit:
https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/spooner_summit.html
California State Highway Information and Conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/
California Highway Patrol: https://www.chp.ca.gov/
Nevada Highway Information and Conditions: https://www.dot.nv.gov/travel-info
Nevada Highway Patrol: https://nhp.nv.gov/