Outdoor VLOG 71: Lake Tahoe's March 1st Blizzard Experienced on a Pair of Backcountry XC Skis

I don't know that this blizzard (which made national headlines) produced the forecasted amount of snow. But it was intense just the same! So I met up with a friend on the other side of the neighborhood to go for a short backcountry cross-country skiing excursion in it because, well, I absolutely love being out in snowstorms!

Admittedly, this was one storm that I should've brought a pair of skiing goggles to wear on the downhill portion of the tour. The blustery whiteout conditions and the fact that the snow was pounding my eyeballs made for a very disorienting downhill experience. At one point, knowing that there weren't any obstacles in front of me, I just closed my eyes and let the snow guide me through a turn or two. To be honest, I might actually try this in the future because it felt divine (albeit only momentarily).

Anyway, there haven't been many (if any) days like this during the 2023/24 winter here at Lake Tahoe. So I wanted to make sure that I got out in it at least for a couple of hours.

Enjoy!

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/ )
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 4): CAN I USE ONE SET OF XC SKI BOOTS FOR ALL OF MY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING NEEDS? ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-4-can-i-use-one-set-of-xc-ski-boots-for-all-of-my-cross-country-skiing-needs/ )
• 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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