Survival Skiing and Winter Climbing in Tahoe

I just got back from a "ski" trip to Tahoe.  Unfortunately the legendary amounts of snow have failed to materialize this year.  "Survival skiing" was the name of the game with early November conditions in the first week of March!  Thankfully our huge group of 20+ provided wonderful company despite the conditions and the Tahoe scenery was stunning none the less.  After 2 days of survival skiing, a few hardy members of our group decided to brave the snowy approach and descent at Lover's Leap.  I was lucky enough to share a rope with my wonderful wife Laura, one of my all-time favorite climbing partners.  We climbed Corrugation Corner (5.7) in alpine-like conditions, but the climbing was spectacular.  Corrugation Corner is well deserving of the title "Best 5.7 in the Country."

Part of our great group AKA "The Fam"

Matthew Combs leading out on the first pitch of Corrugation Corner



Crux Pitch of Corrugation Corner



Me, leading just behind Jimmy who is cleaning for Matt.



Looking down from the top of Lover's Leap