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Claire Weiss

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV, Report: Closing Day, Season Recap, and Photo Tour

Closing Day at Mt Rose, April 2025. PC: Claire Weiss

Sunday, April 27, was closing day at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Nevada. Saying goodbye to your favorite mountain at the season’s end is always bittersweet, though the next season is just a few months away. The fact that it was also the last powder day, with several inches of fresh snow, made that farewell even more difficult with such great coverage. […]

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Claire Weiss | April 28, 2025
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First-Hand Report of a Rescue on Lake Tahoe, NV, and a Reminder of Basic Rescue Hand Signals

It was a nice, warm day at Lake Tahoe, so we took a short evening hike along the east shore trail on the Nevada side. The lake was unusually rough, and we saw no boats or SUPs. We went to our favorite swimming place near Sand Harbor and, after a plunge, were relaxing in the evening sun, sitting on the […]

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Claire Weiss | August 15, 2024
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West Coast Road Trip: Useful Tips and Photo Tour

Lake Moraine paddling, AB PC: Claire Weiss

We like traveling by car and have done numerous road trips in our Subaru, including a couple of cross-country trips from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City and back. Some may think that flying is more convenient, and we don’t argue with that. For us, it’s more of a personal choice and convenience to get all the […]

Claire Weiss | August 8, 2024
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A List of the Best Summer Hikes at Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

While we are waiting for winter to return, it’s fun to explore the summer look of your favorite mountain you’re used to seeing covered with snow. If mountain biking isn’t your thing, fear not; here’s your guide to the best hikes around Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts: Palisades Tahoe – Olympic Valley Shirley Canyon is probably one of the most gorgeous […]

Claire Weiss | June 17, 2024
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[VIDEO] Bears Just Love Californian Ski Resorts

If you’re planning to ski at Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, or any other open California ski resorts for the rest of spring, bear in mind that bears are emerging from their dens and could greet you on the slopes at some of the ski resorts. The most recent encounter was recorded yesterday, Sunday, April 14, on the Alpine […]

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Claire Weiss | April 15, 2024
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How to Survive Opening Day — A Guide to Safe Early Season Skiing & Boarding

As many of us eagerly await the opening of our favorite ski resorts, it is essential to remember that skiing is not a risk-free sport. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many, this marks the beginning of the ski season. However, no-one wants to spend their Thanksgiving holidays in the emergency room instead of cooking turkey and enjoying […]

Claire Weiss | November 15, 2023
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Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV: Lake Tahoe’s Unicorn Mountain

For the past couple of seasons, we’ve been Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe pass holders, and we couldn’t be happier! Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe Resort in Nevada is not a part of any behemoth corporation and still keeps the friendly local vibe. The resort was on the market in 2016 as the Buser family planned to sell it. At that time, the crowdfunding campaign […]

Claire Weiss | September 19, 2023
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Please, Care For The Bear!

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Today marks the beginning of the Labor Day long weekend. Despite the early season storm coming to the Tahoe region, I anticipate many people from the Bay Area and other parts will come to Tahoe to enjoy its beautiful blue waters and pine forests. Many people will come by car, so we’d like to remind you about precious wildlife like […]

Claire Weiss | September 1, 2023
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