Luke, Amy, and myself just returned from an amazing three days of backcountry skiing in the Sierras.
Thursday, Feburary 26, after cutting out early from a trying week of work in Oakland, we made a mad dash for the Sierras.  By the time we reached the trailhead — on highway 80 near Truckee, CA ( just north of Lake Tahoe) — the forecasted storm had set-in, bringing gusty winds and a mixture of snow and hail. Loathing the idea of prepping our gear in these conditions, we celebrated when Luke had …