[itsleah]

I saw a skunk in Arnold at the end of last summer. I don’t know if it was Pepe or Penelope. 😉

Leah

[jibwaylarry]

I haven’t seen any skunks in the Dorrington area, dead or alive, in 10+ years. I didn’t even realize that until you asked.

Larry

[phillygirl]

Hi,

Has anyone encountered skunks in Big Trees? In the Bay Area there are many outside our house all the time. So far we’ve had three dog-skunks encounters and they’re not fun.

What about in Big Trees?

Thanks.

Helene

[lostbruce]

Definitely terrain is limited. While I would prefer grizzly bowl, what they have open is fun. I have been up 5 times and enjoyed each trip.

[pleinair47]

I’ve been up there tons this season. The snow making and grooming crew are doing a great job so far! Cub and Supercub are great for beginners.Great conditions for the beginners on the green runs! Plus, there aren’t many people. I agree with woodboatguy, Moke West does get a little old for the intermediate skier.

[woodboatguy]

I’ve skied up there 5 times so far, the last time being Thursday the 23rd. The mostly man made snow on Moke West is good and seems to hold up well. Unless I’m skiing with someone, I get a little bored after about 10 runs. I think Cub Meadow would be good for the kids. Hopefully some real snow later in the week.

[airedog]

We had a consultation last Spring with Nate Berner a certified arborist. We have firs dying, as we learned due to the fir engraver beetle. He gave us a strategy to hopefully reduce further infestation especially of trees near the cabin. We really were impressed and it has been worth the reasonable consultation fee to save some trees. Also very nice guy. Check out his website.

Nate Berner: “The Tree Doctor”
Calaveras Tree Service
209.404.4341

[craig]

Despite drought, skiing still great in Tahoe

http://blog.sfgate.com/ski/2014/01/20/tahoe-hot-flash/#19817101=0

[craig]

Has anyone skied at Bear Valley recently? I know they are open with man made snow and very limited terrain. I have 2 young kids who would only ski Cub and Super Cub anyway, so I’m considering giving it a try. Would like to hear of anyone else’s recent experience.

While it doesn’t pertain to Bear Valley, I thought the article below was interesting (and encouraging):

[thewineguyk2]

We’re with Ebbetts Pass and our last bill (this month)
was for $2.79/Gallon.

[thewineguyk2]

We bought a house a little over a year ago and I had a terrible time with the woodpeckers tearing up the side of the house. Many patched holes later I tried the spider with mixed results. Cds as well. Then I tried the holographic strips and have not had 1 hole in my siding in 6 months. I hang them about every 4 feet at 2-3 foot lengths.

[itsleah]

Very cool!! Thanks for posting! We have a Moultrie M 880 from Amazon. It seems to take good pics.

[Westlye]

Posted in today’s SFGate -Tom Stienstra article which includes a photo from Dorrington.

Any recommendation for a color wildlife cam?

http://blog.sfgate.com/stienstra/2014/01/25/pics-from-wildlife-cams-tell-a-story-30-pic-gallery/#19908101=28

[itsleah]

We have a spider-works great!!
We have a fishing line attached to it so we can lower it to the ground to change the batteries.

Leah

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[caleach]

I considered the attack spider but they are battery operated and the hanging point is so high up that the thought of having to go up to replace batteries is more times than I want to scale that ladder. It may come down to not having a choice, we’ll see.
Steve

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