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Editorโs Note: This account, previously never published, was written by Dennis Jones in the late 1950s, and is provided courtesy of Starr Walton Hurley, niece of Dennis Jones, and Norm Sayler, president of the Donner Summit Historical Society. The story below contains some added detail from that was merged into the story from another typed retelling of the adventure that Jones wrote some time later.
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So, Mr. or Ms. Backcountry Skier, you want to be a nordic ski racer, you say? Maybe you watched the last Olympics, and marveled at the athletes and their amazing oxygen uptake and strength. Or perhaps a friend dragged you over to your local cross country ski area, and you โ with your mega-wide boards and heavy tele boots โ kept getting buzzed by a bunch of folks wearing colorful skin-tight lycra, leaving you feeling like you were standing still as they powered up the hill. OK, maybe you can live without the spandex; but still, it looked like fun. Those skinny little skate skis can sure fly over the trails.
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Paul Oelerich slays the Mt. Reba slackcountry during last yearโs Bear Valley Tele Fest. A lot of folks are taking issue with the label โslackcountryโ recently for its derogatory attitude. Get over it. Keep in mind I say that with a full measure of self-deprecation. Thereโs no point in lying, itโs my favorite kind of tour. Usually. I still love revving the meter full tilt when the tilt is at the edge of reason, but not all the time, and admittedly, not at the same RPM as 20 years ago. You too? Thought so.
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In conversations the past month with avid local Sierra backcountry skiers about Dan Mingori and Nate Greenburgโs new guidebook Backcountry Skiing Californiaโs Eastern Sierra, 166 Ski and Snowboard Descents in the Range of Light between Tioga Pass and Bishop Creek (Wolverine Publishing 2008) immediate comments from those newly aware of the book fell cleanly into two camps. A majority exclaimed, โReally? Thatโs awesome!โ While others grumbled, โReally? That sucks!โ
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Whether youโre a seasoned winter explorer or a four-season greenhorn, there are few feelings as joyous as skiing to the door of a snowbound backcountry hut. Just as the natural world is at its most inhospitable, wind and snow swirling in the air, here you are at the threshold of a magical landscape with little more than a sleeping bag, playing cards, and flask in hand. At night, you lounge under the coziness of a roof, warmed by a wood stove and shared with good friends. By day, you shred lonely backcountry peaks until exhaustion. Can it get any better?
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The driest place in North America was hammered by catastrophic flooding last year, and the hottest place in the world got hotter. ๐ฆ ๐
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In our current issue, Leonie Sherman reports on how @deathvalleynps staff dealt with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Hilary and another heat record-breaking summer, while also preparing for the next disaster. ๐ฌ๐กโ
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Read the article in our Winter 2023/2024 issue or at the ๐ in our bio โฌ๏ธโ
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In our current issue, Matt โDetourโ Johanson takes us along the SoCal stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. This fourth installment of Mattโs five-part series details his experience this past spring pushing through challenging conditions in the aftermath of a record-breaking winter.โ
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Hop on trail with our intrepid adventurer at the link in our bio!โ
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Story and photos by Matt Johansonโ
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โ ๐ป A pack of hikers approach the snowy summit of San Jacinto Peak.โ
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โ ๐ San Gorgonio Mountain marks the highest point in Southern California.โ
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โ ๐ San Jacinto Peak is the steepest mountain in the lower 48 states.โ
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โ โ๏ธ Hikers cross a snowfield in the San Gabriel Mountains.โ
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Roadtrip idea ๐๏ธโ๏ธ Have you ever seen Zion in the snow?! ๐ตโ
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From sandy deserts to snowy landscapes, this roadtrip idea will take you on an unforgettable journey through the contrasting beauty of Zion National Park. Make sure to check out Angels Landing, with snow covered peaks and contrasting desert canyons. But don't forget ice spikes! This is an adventure that will leave you in awe! โ๏ธ๐ต#WinterWonders #ZionNationalPark #RoadtripGoals
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Lizzie is a landscape artist based out of Salt Lake City, using her art as a form of activism and environmental protection, depicting scenes from the western states ๐๏ธ โ
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Learn more about Lizzie at the link in our bio! ๐โ
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Interview by contributing writer @ellasuring
Our recent article with Michael Allen is up! Featuring his new film A Long Road To Tao, that's being featured in the Las Cruces International Film Festival this spring along with his work as a fine art surf and wave photographer ๐๐ฅโ
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Check out Michael's work at the link in our bio ๐โ
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Written by contributing writer @ellasuring
๐ฒ๐ Adventure awaits! ๐ Hannah from @ilikebigbuttress shares her journey moving across the country, starting a new career, and living out of a van full time. ๐โ
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This interview is part of a series of women in the outdoors. Learn more at the link in our bio ๐โ
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Story by our contributing writer @ellasuring
When itโs not raining, Castle Rock State Park offers amazing hiking and rock climbing just under an hour away from Santa Cruz! ๐ฒ๐ฅพ
And when it is raining, you can still get out there and have some adventures! ๐ง๏ธ
We went out last weekend in a break from the rain and sent some climbs at Indian Rock ๐ง๐ฝ
Just remember to bring water, snacks, warm clothes, and plan beforehand as there is no cell service there, adventure on!
#rockclimbing #adventuresports #outdoor
Winter is in full swing. She is challenging us to leave our cozy houses and our cozy cars once again. Will you answer the call? โ๏ธ โ
Letโs get committed and embrace winter once again. Inside is cozy but outside is fun! ๐โ
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Click the link in our bio to see what is new at your favorite resort this year. ๐ ๐โ
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Can anyone guess where this iconic Redwood Tree ring is in Santa Cruz? ๐ฒThe canopies of redwood trees support entire ecosystems of wildlife, insects, plants, and they even create soil up there from decomposing leaves ๐. Next time you go mountain biking, running, or hiking, take a glance up and wonder at the marvels towering above you! #hiking #santacruz #adventuresportsjournal
Last season was one for the record books โ when Mammoth Mountain received over 700 inches of snow and stayed open for more than 270 days of skiing and riding. โท๐โ
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While skiers and riders played in the snow well into summer, the Mammoth construction teams were hard at work replacing chairlifts, building new activities, and improving Mammothโs already robust snowmaking system. ๐ช๐ฝ โ๏ธโ
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Click the link in our bio to see the fun that is on tap this winter in Mammoth. ๐ ๐โ
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"My husband is a dirt hound. He loves the call of an empty, desolate dirt road. Growing up in Arizona, dirt excursions were a fundamental part of his upbringing, which is how my journey into the adventurous world of overlanding began." ๐๏ธโ
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If you have a passion for isolation, unspoiled nature, and tackling challenging remote roads, overland camping might be just what youโre looking for. ๐โ
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Click the link in our bio to read Krista Houghton's latest article and discover what to expect and some vital tips to ensure your overlanding adventure is both enjoyable and safe. ๐ ๐โ
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#offroadadventure #overlanding #overlandcamping #adventure #outside #fourwheelcampers #expion360 #rhinogear #toyota #outbackโ
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Mark your calendar for the second of this season's @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 4th. ๐ โ
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Brothers @jimwmorrison and @johnmorrison.sierraskijournal will present "Skiing the High Sierra and Beyond" at @palisadestahoe's Olympic Village Events Center. All giveaway, bar, and a portion of food proceeds will benefit the @senditfoundation. โท๏ธโ
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Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. The event is free and all ages are welcome! Live streaming is also available on YouTube. There will be giveaways for both in-person attendees and those tuning in from afar. ๐๐ฝโ
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See the link in our bio for more info! ๐ ๐โ
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๐ธ Photos by @christianpondella
