This would be the fourth time that I skied Mount Sputnik (our front yard.) I previously skied here in 2002, 2005 and 2008. On this day I did

Sonora Pass, November 6, 2016 Penny along the way up. Penny enjoying the view on a setup photo prior to a self-timer sequence. Penny and Stev in the

Some recent high level snowfall fueled the desire to make some turns on new snow. Dunderberg would be the location of a snow seeking recon mission. Since there

Looking up as Spence reaches our destination, the Method Man Patch. We would take five runs here. Spence starts our first run by shadow skiing with Lake Tahoe

First, we headed over to “Hidden Glacier.” Penny is ready to have fun on the snow. Spence starts off… …and heads further down… Stev and Penny follow. Stev

On the approach Dale takes a selfie with John, Penny and Stev in the background. We stopped at Round Top Lake. Round Top and Sisters are in the

Leavitt Lake and the North America Patches Leavitt Lake Makisha enjoying a self-serve snowcone while Penny keeps cool. Makisha enjoying the view. While my wife Michele hiked higher

Penny is happy to be back on the snow. MJ on his first run of the day. MJ taking more runs. Stev and Penny. Penny. MJ Video

Penny and I both felt the need to get out on the snow and away from the August heat. First, we checked out the Right Patch. This held

George starts our first East Bowl run. This is George’s 70th consecutive month snowboarding. Stev on our first East Bowl run. This is Stev’s 154th consecutive month skiing