Climb up Jakes Peak, and along its North Ridge

Never a bad view, while resting on the way up Jakes from the DL Bliss State Park winter parking area...

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Once on the summit, we toured north along the ridge, with great view to the southwest of Desolaiton Wilderness, and to the east and north of Lake Tahoe.  Our route down was in the open chutes just left of center in these photo.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

We skied slowly across the ridge, picking our way over wind gullies and enjoying the stupendous weather and scenery in all directions.  Amazingly, we saw some small animal tracks right on the ridge, very well preserved in the firm snow.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Looking for the perfect lunch perch, we ascended this roll along the ridge so we could see both ways, and be protected from the wind.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Here is a short (1.5 minute movie) from the top...I wish I had filmed more.


Drive down to the west shore of Lake Tahoe to the DL Bliss State Park parking lot and tour along the north ridge of Jake's Peak. The copious snowpack was wind beaten, and soggy, but the views were amazing.