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/