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Granite Chief is a mountain located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The mountain rises to an elevation of 9,010 feet (2,746 m) and receives consistent heavy snowfall during the winter months. [4] The summit is the highest point in the Granite Chief Wilderness [2] and marks the northwestern boundary of Palisades Tahoe. [5]
Washeshu or "Wa She Shu" is a transliteration from the Wašišiw people, the original inhabitants of this Lake Tahoe area. This mountain's toponym was officially adopted on September 8, 2022, by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names , replacing the offensive "Squaw Peak" name which had existed since at least 1899.
Mount Agassiz, at 13,899 feet (4,236 m), is one of the 20 highest peaks of California.It is the northernmost and easiest to climb of the major Palisades summits. [6] This peak is not to be confused with the 9,967-foot (3,038 m) peak by the same name in Desolation Wilderness, also in the California Sierra.
An updating map created by CBS News' data team charts the expanse of the wildfires across Southern California. The Palisades Fire, a roaring blaze that has burned more than 23,700 acres since it ...
The Palisades Tahoe resort is the largest skiing complex in the Lake Tahoe region, [2] and is known for its challenging terrain. [3] Palisades Tahoe (not including Alpine Meadows) has a base elevation of 6,200 feet (1,890 meters) and a skiable 3,600 acres (1,500 hectares) across six peaks, employing 23 chairlifts, four carpet lifts, a tramway ...
You can find an interactive map of evacuation orders and warnings related to the Palisades Fire on the Cal Fire website. The below map was current, as of 2:30 p.m. PT. The below map was current ...
Map showing restricted deer fawning areas in gray. Activities include day-hiking, backpacking, fishing, cross-country skiing, mountain climbing and horsepacking. The Five Lakes basin is the most heavily used area in the wilderness due to the close proximity to both Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows ski areas. Two commercial outfitters offer ...
There are debris removal efforts underway at the popular ski resort, Palisades Tahoe said. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...