TL;DR
Get ready for Sierra's impressive return as Phase 02 of restoration kicks off, promising an even more exhilarating season with new trails, expanded bowls, and a chance to explore exciting new ski terrain. Efforts are focused on reopening gladed areas like the East Side, Backside, and Avalanche Bowl, ensuring full terrain access for the 2023/24 season. Anticipate a year of exciting firsts, from fresh lines to thrilling drops. Stay updated on restoration progress and secure your Season Pass before prices rise after September 30th.
Get ready because Sierra at Tahoe is about to make a grand entrance. Phase 02 of the restoration project is now in progress, and from the looks of it, the upcoming season promises even more excitement. Anticipate new trails, larger bowls, and the exciting opportunity for guests to explore some of the most buzzed-about new ski terrain.The focus of the remediation and abatement efforts is on the gladed areas that were closed off last season, including sections on the East Side, Backside, and Avalanche Bowl. The ultimate aim is to provide you with complete access to the terrain for the upcoming 2023/24 season.Prepare for a year filled with firsts – from new lines to fresh drops and thrilling adventures. This experience is all yours to embrace. Discover the latest updates on the restoration process below, and secure your Season Pass now before prices increase after September 30th. Check out the full update from Sierra at TahoeWhat's Happening at Sierra? So here’s the scoop. Phase 02 restoration began in early July with the goal of removing the remaining fire-damaged trees in all gladed areas that were closed off last season based on the prescription of the foresters of the USFS. What does this means for guests? Re-opened access to all of the gladed areas that were closed last year- stoke level ignite 🚀 (as always, conditions permitting*). The East Side, Backside + Avalanche Bowl are the main areas getting a serious ‘glow up’ this summer with some much-needed TLC ahead of next season. The level of remediation effort varies in each area, and is ranging from minimal tree thinning to full tree removal. It's all dependent on the level of damage from the fire.The El Dorado RCD and USFS are following proper protocols and acting with the utmost sensitivity to leave as many healthy trees as possible for those freeriders + skiers to enjoy. The crews are up against some hurdles with areas of heavy tree mortality not initially included in phase 01 that were impacted by the fire in these gladed areas. Gladed zones include: The eastern areas between Rerun + Castle The eastern areas of Castle + Preacher’s Passion going towards the Grandview rope line The backside (Huckleberry Canyon) The front side (Avalanche Bowl, areas around Chute + Main) These areas store special, core memories for many of us, and one thing we can all agree on is, the love for this mountain runs deep . Sierra along with The El Dorado RCD, and the United States Forest Service are rallied around a common goal- to preserve what we can and remove what we must.
