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Lahontan Reservoir Camping
Ann wanted to see a new place in Nevada for her overnight healing outing this weekend, and chose Lahontan reservoir. It was a little trashed, as we expected, but also expansive and pretty quiet. There are pelicans there now with the geese, ducks, and killdeer, but a new one to me was some kind of…
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Healing for Ann’s birthday
With Ann healing from surgery this birthday feels unique. We’re striving for the peace she needs to heal, while the world outside feels more turbulent and chaotic than ever. One night in the tent is definitely a step in the right direction. Washoe lake campground works well, with easy access and sites I can set…
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A little morning powder in the front country
It was an unexpectedly sweet powder day on Tamarack Peak and Mt Houghton yesterday. I’m very thankful I was able to catch it. Mark skinning up Fresh snow Broken Glass Reclimbing Broken Glass
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Business on Tamarack
Ann convinced my colleague visiting from Vermont to start our workday with a snowshoe up Tamarack. We made it back in time for a client call from the parking lot – on time to the minute. Not bad. Shod Summit climb Victors
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Incline Peak with friends
Ann and I take Colin and Aspen up Incline on our favorite route. Aspen learns that snow does not equal cold – it’s a very warm day and too much clothing will cook you! We linger on the windless summit, then I do a slush run on the south side and climb halfway back up.…
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First visit to Mount Houghton
At last! The lovely peak between Relay and Mount Rose has beckoned to me many times, and Ann has explored it solo, but I never made it up until now. We didn’t even plan to come in this far today, but the warm sun kept us going up some steep slopes and over the summit.…
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Incline peak take two
Wow, perfect day on Incline. A little fresh snow, ideal weather, and it doesn’t seem at all like we’re repeating yesterday’s outing. Best turns so far this year. Ann and I both nearly decided not to come up day – sure glad we did. Perfect snowshoeing weather Sculpty snow ridge
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Hello again Incline peak
It’s hard to believe today is my first trip up Incline this winter! Our standby is here for us today, maybe not with the greatest snow, but certainly rideable. Much less windy than expected too – seemed windier in town. Distant windstorm from Incline peak Us on Incline peak Ann's summit nook
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Cooper’s Hawk Visitation
This unusual guest caught my attention while screeching in the tree just outside our sliding door. It’s amazing to watch birds of prey up close. Hawk (Cooper's?)
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What did we find on Chickadee ridge?
Snow at last! And Chickadees. Chad and I stayed on very mellow slopes while the new snow is stabilizing, making creamy turns in the trees. On our third lap one of my skins fails, and we call it a day. Temperatures soar, and the highway is covered in water when we get back. Departure Snowy…