Thursday, January 17, 2013

Ski Kirkwood

Kirkwood
CAMPS




Experience the legendary terrain of Kirkwood with our top coaches and guides. Our one and three day camps help you take your skills to the next level by using a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Browse E:K Camps

CLINICS

Our clinics are based on the terrain and conditions of the day. Designed to be short, effective and to the point, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day with your new skills. E:K guides will take you to parts of the mountain you may never have explored and help push you beyond your own boundaries. Browse E:K Clinics

Contact Expedition:Kirkwood to book your clinic or camp today.

STEEPS CAMPS (SKIERS ONLY)


These terrain specific co-ed camps focus on terrain exploration and skill development in off-piste conditions. Open to intermediate through expert skiers, camp cost includes six hours of coaching, lunch and video analysis (weather permitting) plus a brief introduction to backcountry gear and protocol. Groups are arranged based on ability and snow conditions.

Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability.

COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195

DATES: January 6th, February 23rd, March 17th, April 14th


WOMEN’S 1 DAY SKI/BOARD CAMP

Our Women's 1 Day Camps are for intermediate thru expert ladies (levels 6-9) looking for more than just a day at the spa! These six hour clinics offer a full day of coaching with some of our top female Expedition Guides. Camps focus on exploration and skill development in a variety of terrain and conditions. Cost includes lunch and video analysis (weather permitting).

Camps start promptly at 9am and run for six hours (camps with three people or less will run for four hours). Groups range from three to six people and are organized based on ability and snow conditions.

COST: Camp only $155 / Camp plus lift ticket $195

DATES: December 29th, January 12th, February 9th, April 13th

WOMEN’S 3-DAY CAMP

This one is just for the ladies! Open to intermediate thru expert skiers and riders, this three day escape is about fun, friendship, adventure and doing something just for you. Throughout the weekend, you will tackle a variety of terrain and snow conditions while working on terrain selection, off-piste and freestyle skiing and riding. Camp includes three days of continental breakfast and lunch, Friday night dinner, Saturday night wine and cheese party and a swag bag of goodies to take home with you. Members of the K2 Women's Alliance team will be there with women's specific gear for demo and to ski with the ladies on the weekend. Discount lodging for participants, call 800.967.7500.

COST: $475 (discount lift tickets available for $30/day for non-pass holders).

DATE: March 8th-10th, 2013

BACKCOUNTRY CAMP/AIARE LEVEL 1

New this year at Expedition:Kirkwood is the intensive four day Backcountry Camp for skiers and riders. Taught by professional guides and avalanche instructors, this camp will follow the American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) guidelines for a Level 1 Certificate. Students will walk away from the session with a solid understanding of how to travel safely and efficiently in a backcountry environment. The days will be mixed between classroom time and field sessions. View the course description, equipment list and additional resources.

COST: Camp only $500 / Camp plus four day lift ticket $620

DATE: February 15th-18th, 2013

PROGRESSION SESSIONS - SKI/BOARD

These two hour, hard-charging clinics are terrific for skiers and boarders wanting to brush up on technique and master the skills to handle whatever might come their way. Progression Sessions focus on the conditions of the day and our guides lead by example using the chairlift for instructional time so your time on the snow is spent riding. No waiting in lift lines and lots of laps!

Clinics run from 11am – 1pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (holiday dates: 12/24 - 12/28/2012; 12/31/2012; 1/1/2013; 1/21/2013; 2/18/2013)

COST: $50

BACKCOUNTRY AWARENESS CLINICS

Our Backcountry Awareness Course is a great introduction to avalanche awareness and will create a solid foundation upon which to build skills in the AIARE Level 1 Course. Learn the basic skills needed to venture safely inside resort boundaries or into basic lift accessed backcountry terrain in this four hour course. Course covers avalanche awareness and avoidance, equipment usage, snow observations and safe terrain travel techniques. Clinics are lead by Expedition Guides and are limited to 8-10 participants. Strong intermediate through upper skill level needed.

Clinics start promptly at 10am with 1.5 hours of classroom time and 2.5 hours of field time. Advance reservations are highly recommended, clinics fill up fast and have a maximum of 12 participants.

COST: Clinic only $60 / Clinic plus lift ticket $100

DATES: December 9th, December 30th, January 5th, January 13th, January 26th, February 10th, February 24th, March 16th, March 30, April 13th

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Fall Color

Summer has been short and fall is arriving soon. There is a little nip in the air. Make your reservation for Late September and October for some of the best fall colors in California.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Summer is finally here

The weather is beautiful for cycling, hiking and fishing. The Carson is still running fast because of heave snow melt but both East & West Forks are fishable except for Woodford's Canyon. Bridges on the West Fork were stocked today with Lahontan Cutthroat. I'm going out this evening. I'll let you know how I do.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Alta Alpina 5 Pass Challenge

5 Pass Challenge

Carson - Ebbetts - Ebbetts - Monitor - Monitor

June 11, 2011

  • Start/Finish at Turtle Rock Park
  • Over 16000 feet of climbing in 134 miles
  • Five Passes on the course:
    • Carson Pass (East)
    • Ebbetts (East)
    • Ebbetts (West)
    • Monitor (West)
    • Monitor (East)
The course features six fully stocked rest stops, one checkpoint with water, and lunch and dinner at Turtle Rock Park.
You can choose a start window of 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am.
Each rest stop has opening and closing times that must be respected and checkpoints will strictly enforce cut-off times intended to keep everyone safe.
This is a tough century on some of the most popular Alta Alpina routes.
(5 Pass Cut-off Times)  (Video)  (5 Pass Profile)  (5 Pass Safety Rules)

Fly Fishing on the East Fork of the Carson River

~RAINBOWS-BROOKS-BROWNS~
Alpine Fly Fishing featuring Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve is your one stop Lake Tahoe Fly Fishing Guide Service for the Lake Tahoe / Eastern Sierra region.  Our staff of knowledgeable guides and permitted waters cover literally hundreds if not thousands of square miles of the Eastern Sierra mountain range, stretching from South Lake Tahoe to the East Walker River in Northern Nevada.  
Your guide trip takes place under permit by the U.S. Forest Service when on Humboldt – Toiyabe National Forest lands.
Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve
N
estled under its Golden Trout headwater lake in nearby Mokelumne Wilderness Area, and the  Wild Trout Section of the East Carson River, lies Pleasant Valley. Pleasant Valley is only 35 scenic miles from South Lake Tahoe in Alpine County, California’s least populated county.
Stream side at Pleasant ValleyA Private Water fishery, Pleasant Valley is one of the most beautiful locations in the Eastern Sierra, it is referred to as "Little Yosemite" by visitors. Flowing through this alpine valley, Pleasant Valley Creek fly fishing offers casting for trout in the meandering meadows while the lower stretch serves up some excellent pocket water action. Over three miles of mountain streams are available on the 900 + acre preserve. 
Start your day gearing up and lining out at a working cattle ranch.  Talk to your guide about the day ahead under the whispering ponderosa pines and the sounds of the creek where your quarry awaits and then be prepared to be yanked outta your boots!  Also be rest assured that your day at Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve will be an experience that you will carry with you for the rest or your days.
Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve is available for guided or non-guided outings and space is limited to enhance your experience.  Check out our "Waters" and "Rates" pages for more information.

Jim Crouse & a PV Pig
Tahoe Area Fly Fishing Guide Service
Jim Crouse has thirty plus years experience guiding on Tahoe area fly fishing waters . His knowledge of the area is unmatched. Jim insures that your licensed Tahoe fly fishing guide is knowledgeable and experienced in fly selection as well as the most effective presentations.
If it is basic skills you would like to improve, or just get a jump on the local conditions, a day with a guide should enhance your talents while increasing your chance of catching fish. Whether beginner or seasoned angler, we can provide a trip to suit your needs and leave you with the tools that give you the best chances at getting into fish.

Check out our Services and Staff pages to find out more about our Guide's, the services we offer and the locations we fish.  Most of all, check out the fish....  After all, that's what it's all about!

Cycling Tours in our area

The Alta Alpina Cycling Club(AACC) is a road and mountain bike club in the Carson City, Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe area whose primary focus is to promote cycling and to create an environment in which cyclists of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and socialize with other riders.
There are many activities for all ability levels. For the recreational riders there are organized rides most every weekend both mountain bike and road. For the more competitive riders there is a spring race series with categories for beginners as well as for the more experienced riders.
Club rides are open to non-club members. We encourage you to join us.
Hotline Number - 877-845-2453 (877-845-BIKE)





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