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CR Johnson Admired for Discipline and Optimism

Feb 25

Posted by dobbs in California, News | No Comments

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Location

Squaw Valley, California
United States
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CR Johnson, by Nate Abbott

We miss you brother!  Jah Love, lots of laughs and endless pow!

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As news of C.R. Johnson’s tragic passing traveled, it sent shocks through our tight community, prompting unanswerable questions from his adoring family and friends; from those who are inspired by him, to those who simply heard his story, and shared his infectious love for skiing and life. This should not pose the question: Skiing or life? However, after a difficult procession of Tahoe heroes and loved ones passed, torrents of thoughts naturally overwhelm our psyches. We are among those for whom skiing IS life.

As news of C.R. Johnson’s tragic passing traveled, it sent shocks through our tight community, prompting unanswerable questions from his adoring family and friends; from those who are inspired by him, to those who simply heard his story, and shared his infectious love for skiing and life. This should not pose the question: Skiing or life?  However, after a difficult procession of Tahoe heroes and loved ones passed, torrents of thoughts naturally overwhelm our psyches.

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Pacific Crest Snowcats – Cat Skiing at Lake Tahoe

Nov 20

Posted by Bill Wanrooy in California, Directory, Snowcat Skiing Operators, United States | No Comments

Pacific Crest Snowcats is Lake Tahoe’s only cat skiing option for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

Getting There:

Reno: less than 1 hour drive
Sacramento: 1 hour 45 minutes

Season:

December/January – March/April

Details:

Terrain includes a mix of open slopes, tree runs, and steep chutes. The best conditions can be found on the steep North
facing runs. The longest run is approximately 1,500 vertical feet, with the average being 1,200 vertical feet. There is
plenty of steep terrain to entertain even the most advanced cat skiers and snowboarders. Pacific Crest Snowcats caters to
the needs of the group. Regardless of the groups skill level, the goal is to give cat skiers and snowboarders the best possible experience. If there is a big gap in skill level among guests, the guides are willing to split up the groups in
order to get everyone skiing their ideal lines. Bottom line, Pacific Crest Snowcats works to find clients appropriate terrain to give them the best possible powder skiing day.

The spring time offers some of the best corn skiing in the Western United States, which is managed in order to provide consistent corn skiing throughout the spring.

Pacific Crest Snowcats offers both single and multi-day cat skiing trips in Lake Tahoe and is a great way to add on guaranteed powder skiing to your ski trip at renowned Tahoe ski resorts. Nearby resorts include Squaw Valley, Alpine
Meadows, Kirkwook, Heavenly, and more.

Contact:

Pacific Crest Snowcats
1-888-SWAYBACK

When The Snow Came – Pacific Crest Snowcats