Outdoor VLOG 72: Lake Tahoe's March 2024 Blizzard Comes to a Close with Telemark Turns!

It's Monday morning (3/4/24) as I publish this fourth and final installment of "an evolution of a Lake Tahoe blizzard." And the storm appears to have come to a close, as evidenced by the blue skies and sunshine is overhead.

My roommate and I took yesterday (when I filmed this video) off from shoveling as the wind was whipping so fiercely. Sometimes trying to move snow in that kind of weather is counterproductive. That, and we were both pretty wiped out from the previous day's work! Fortunately, I got called off from my job so neither I nor my roommate had to be anywhere. Instead, she finished her taxes while I worked on my PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Level 3 certification workbook. Long story short, all the snow that's featured in the opening scenes around my house was new (after we had cleared it on Saturday - yeesh). The storm was relentless!

I spent most of this morning, however, digging out various aspects of the house. I still have to clear the path that leads to the gear and firewood shed in the backyard. However, I'm going to save that for another day. I've already done plenty of shoveling and snow blowing for one day :) Besides, there isn't any snow forecasted for the foreseeable future so there's no real rush to complete everything today.

"Evolution of a Lake Tahoe Blizzard" in Four Parts (March, 2024):
• Part 1 - https://youtu.be/I29UuAzhp_0
• Part 2 - https://youtu.be/eZ_mamRnNqs
• Part 3 - https://youtu.be/4JJY4BoQSWA
• Part 4 - https://youtu.be/J5AxhGP6F3s

The backcountry xc skis that I used in this video were the Fischer S-Bound 112mm with Rottefella Super Tele bindings. I was wearing Alpina Alaska 75mm boots.

• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 1): INTENTION, TYPES OF XC SKIS, AND WHETHER TO BUY NEW OR USED ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/ )
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2): HOW MUCH GEAR TO ACQUIRE, EVALUATING YOUR COMMITMENT, AND THE VALUE OF TAKING XC SKI LESSONS ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-2/ )
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 3): CAN ONE SET OF CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS WORK FOR GROOMED AND OFF-TRACK XC SKIING? ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-3-can-one-set-of-classic-cross-country-skis-work-for-groomed-and-off-track-xc-skiing/ )
• OVERVIEW OF OFF-TRACK AND BACKCOUNTRY CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/overview-of-off-track-and-backcountry-cross-country-ski-gear/ )

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Cross-Country Skiing Explained:

Please note that I produced my series of articles and videos tagged “Cross-Country Skiing Explained” with the beginner or intermediate cross-country skier in mind. Therefore, I don’t intend to address racing-oriented philosophy, technique, or gear selection.

For the full library of articles and videos of the series at Tahoe Trail Guide, visit…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/tag/cross-country-skiing-explained/

For specific cross-country ski topics at Tahoe Trail Guide, read my introduction to classic cross-country skis…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-1-introduction-to-classic-cross-country-skis/

For and introduction and tutorials about waxing your waxless cross-country skis read…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/waxing-your-waxless-cross-country-skis-for-beginner-and-intermediate-cross-country-skiers-introduction/

For information about buying cross-country skis and xc ski gear for beginners read…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/

I've produced this collection of articles and videos about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years.

Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.

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