In search of great recreation,
you head for snow country solitude,
leaving urban ills behind
Join Snowlands Network in promoting muscle-powered winter recreation and protecting winter wildlands.
Snowlands Network is the only organization in California and Nevada dedicated to representing the needs of backcountry skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders and other outdoors people who value the physical and spiritual joys of winter and winter travel using their own muscle power. Our goal is to promote safety and solitude on every winter adventure.
Snowlands Network to Complete Orion Trail
Loon Lake/Orion Trail - October 2-3
It’s a tradition for Snowlands Network volunteers to mark or maintain a ski and snowshoe trail each fall. This year Snowlands will complete the marking of the new Orion Trail near Loon Lake off Highway 50. We hope that you will join Snowlands and cosponsor El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol for one or more fun-filled days enjoying the Sierra after the crowds have left. This is also an opportunity to show the Forest Service that you care about the quality of the sport you love. >>> More
LAKE TAHOE BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION
Comment period closes for scoping on plan
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun the revision of their management plan. Snowlands Network submitted extensive comments in response to the Forest Service's scoping and hope that you also submitted comments. Regardless there will be at least two more opportunities for you to participate in this important process.
The LTBMU's current management plan is 20 years old and is out-of-date with respect to winter recreation; the revised Plan needs to consider the huge increase in demand for winter recreation and the affects of new technologies such as high power snowmobiles.
The Draft Management Plan is scheduled for Fall 2010 and the Final Plan is scheduled for Fall 2011. Snowlands Network will be participating in these steps and will notify you of the need for your comments if you are on our alert list. Send you contact information to our office at alerts@snowlands.org if you are not already receiving our alerts. >>> More