Northern California Backcountry - Snowboarding Forum

X1n54n3x · 07-23-2008, 03:11 PM

I'm trien to get more into the backcountry stuff... If anyone has any good places to hike or sled to in northern california, whether it be off the trails at some resort or a mountain on the side of the road, i'd really appreciate it..

KIRKWOOD-$LUT · 07-24-2008, 01:49 AM

sierra at Tahoe has the best

**killclimbz** · 07-24-2008, 09:15 AM

First, take a level I avy course. California has a much more stable snowpack than in Colorado, but when it decides to go it tends to be catrastrophic. You definitely want to be able to identify dangers as the kill rate seems to be much more successful for avalanches out there.
Tallac, Carson Spur, Donner Pass are all legit backcountry areas around Tahoe. There is also a lot of hikes/tours out of Alpine. Sugar Bowl has a few tours accessed from the ski area too.

Lot's of Tahoe area backcountry splitters can be found at Splitboard.com. You might post up some questions about the area there. Keep in mind, most of these guys/gals are seasoned vets. They know their stuff, and would be a very good crew to hook up with.

Suburban Blend · 07-24-2008, 10:16 AM

Outside of Mammoth Mountain:
Sierra Nevada Back-country Snowboarding | Blog - Suburban Blend

In Tahoe there is plenty of hiking to do right out of the Alpine Meadows ski area:

Twin Peaks in May

X1n54n3x · 07-24-2008, 10:30 AM

i'm beginning to look into the level 1 avalanche courses...unfortunately i have a final in a couple hours so i need to start studying for that. anyways i see that kirkwood offers a 3 day course- has anyone gone through them? (damn $380 for non passholders!)

**killclimbz** · 07-24-2008, 10:46 AM

As long as they are certified to give a level I course you should be good. I've seen topics about Kirkwood's program at TGR and they seem to be legit. Hop over to splitboard and post questions about avy courses in the Tahoe area. I am sure some of the guys there like san frantisco or bcrider will have some info.
If you are needing to get gear, Patroller Supply extends discounts on avy gear to those I pass along to them. They carry low end to high end beacons all at a discount already. If you are looking for a good budget beacon the Ortovox D3 is pretty dang good and gives you the digital beacon benefits. Get a metal shovel, plastics suck for removing avalanche debris. You'll want to give them a call or leave a note about the referral.

Regardless I know the gear and a course is not cheap, but don't skimp it. After all, what is your life and your friend's life worth?

nzboardlife · 08-22-2008, 05:06 PM

Planning on doing work canada in 2010 for the winter olympics, anyone around whislter who split boards here?

X1n54n3x · 10-03-2008, 09:15 PM

nzboardlife, uh not to be a dick dude, but what does that have to do with nor cal backcountry? i mean you could very well have started a new thread asking that question. anyways im reviving this thread cause the seasons coming up and im really looking forward to some untracked unknown spots. ill do my best to document the spots i find (which will be mainly off of hwy4@ around ebbetts pass) with pics and all that good stuff.

10-23-2008, 01:35 PM

I think you should visit this country for more information....

X1n54n3x · 10-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceruleanjet123

I think you should visit this country for more information....

which country...Canada?

07-23-2008, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
X1n54n3x Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay, Cali Posts: 353	Northern California Backcountry I'm trien to get more into the backcountry stuff... If anyone has any good places to hike or sled to in northern california, whether it be off the trails at some resort or a mountain on the side of the road, i'd really appreciate it.. __________________ 09' Graft Burton C02's CALI*MADE

07-24-2008, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
KIRKWOOD-$LUT THE OFF PHISTE WHORE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CENTRAL COAST, CALI Posts: 674	sierra at Tahoe has the best __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and want us to be happy". Benjamin Franklin

07-24-2008, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Suburban Blend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western New York Posts: 761 Blog Entries: 5	Outside of Mammoth Mountain: Sierra Nevada Back-country Snowboarding \| Blog - Suburban Blend In Tahoe there is plenty of hiking to do right out of the Alpine Meadows ski area: Twin Peaks in May __________________ Suburban Blend

07-24-2008, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
X1n54n3x Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay, Cali Posts: 353	i'm beginning to look into the level 1 avalanche courses...unfortunately i have a final in a couple hours so i need to start studying for that. anyways i see that kirkwood offers a 3 day course- has anyone gone through them? (damn $380 for non passholders!) __________________ 09' Graft Burton C02's CALI*MADE

10-03-2008, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
X1n54n3x Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay, Cali Posts: 353	nzboardlife, uh not to be a dick dude, but what does that have to do with nor cal backcountry? i mean you could very well have started a new thread asking that question. anyways im reviving this thread cause the seasons coming up and im really looking forward to some untracked unknown spots. ill do my best to document the spots i find (which will be mainly off of hwy4@ around ebbetts pass) with pics and all that good stuff. __________________ 09' Graft Burton C02's CALI*MADE

07-24-2008, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,178	First, take a level I avy course. California has a much more stable snowpack than in Colorado, but when it decides to go it tends to be catrastrophic. You definitely want to be able to identify dangers as the kill rate seems to be much more successful for avalanches out there. Tallac, Carson Spur, Donner Pass are all legit backcountry areas around Tahoe. There is also a lot of hikes/tours out of Alpine. Sugar Bowl has a few tours accessed from the ski area too. Lot's of Tahoe area backcountry splitters can be found at Splitboard.com. You might post up some questions about the area there. Keep in mind, most of these guys/gals are seasoned vets. They know their stuff, and would be a very good crew to hook up with.

07-24-2008, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,178	As long as they are certified to give a level I course you should be good. I've seen topics about Kirkwood's program at TGR and they seem to be legit. Hop over to splitboard and post questions about avy courses in the Tahoe area. I am sure some of the guys there like san frantisco or bcrider will have some info. If you are needing to get gear, Patroller Supply extends discounts on avy gear to those I pass along to them. They carry low end to high end beacons all at a discount already. If you are looking for a good budget beacon the Ortovox D3 is pretty dang good and gives you the digital beacon benefits. Get a metal shovel, plastics suck for removing avalanche debris. You'll want to give them a call or leave a note about the referral. Regardless I know the gear and a course is not cheap, but don't skimp it. After all, what is your life and your friend's life worth?

08-22-2008, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
nzboardlife -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,076	Planning on doing work canada in 2010 for the winter olympics, anyone around whislter who split boards here?

10-23-2008, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
ceruleanjet123 Guest Posts: n/a	I think you should visit this country for more information....

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