Stev on the hike up: North Peak can be seen in the background. Carl, Stev and Makisha on the hike up: One of the After Work Chutes can

An afternoon skiing with the dogs and playing in the snow. The Pre-Patch is on Forestdale Ridge just after the bridge. Makisha and Penny on our approach through

This was a snow recon day with the destination of the Lower Conness Lakes patches. The hike would provide views and fun for our dogs Makisha and Penny.

This day was a last-minute, mid-afternoon ski trip. Fortunately, The Patches are relatively close and somewhat easy to get to. We did three runs on what is known

(The first 7 out of 14 patches skied.) This was a recon ski mission day. I’ll add a quote from the movie Heartbreak Ridge. Profile: “Recon platoon kicks

Penny sees another skier… …John continues down the Triangle Patch… …and Penny heads over to greet John… Stev is joined by Makisha and Penny on the Triangle Patch…

Our destinations: Here is a link to a report from Casey on snowbrains.com: Triumph of Tahoe Turns @ Carson Pass, CA Casey on the approach: Stev pointing to

Here is a link to Mark’s article on unofficialalpine.com: The Slopes Are Not Crowded At Highlands Lakes We had a three dog day skiing Hiram Peak near Highland

MJ on an upper backside patch: Stev: MJ: Stev on the hike out: MJ on Eastridge patches:

On the drive in we saw a lot of skunk cabbage and buttercups: Makisha: Penny: A panoramic view of Hiram’s Back Bowl and Chutes: View from the top