John Littleton skinning up Andesite Peak in the North Lake Tahoe Backcountry. 2023-12-04.

North Tahoe Backcountry Ski Conditions

 

Backcountry Conditions

North Lake Tahoe 2023-12-04

Blackbird Mountain Guides John Littleton and Jan Czyzewski went out to Andesite Peak today to get a feel for conditions there.  While the snowpack is certainly thin still, there were some nice turns to be had!  Here are some photos from the excursion.

The Castle Peak Road showing the current backcountry ski conditions on Castle Peak Road

The Castle Peak Road showing the current backcountry ski conditions on Castle Peak Road.  2023-12-04.  Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

Castle Peak meadow backcountry ski conditions

Castle Peak meadow backcountry ski conditions. 2023-12-04. Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

 

John Littleton approaching Andesite Peak near Castle Peak in the North Lake Tahoe Backcountry. 2023-12-04. Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

John Littleton approaching Andesite Peak near Castle Peak in the North Lake Tahoe Backcountry. 2023-12-04.  Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

 

John Littleton skinning up Andesite Peak in the North Lake Tahoe Backcountry. 2023-12-04. Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

John Littleton skinning up Andesite Peak in the North Lake Tahoe Backcountry. 2023-12-04.  Photo: Jan Czyzewski.

 

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