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Skiing a Volcano in a Heatwave! Mt. Lassen Backcountry Mission

2025-08-27 31 Dailymotion

The old Gnar Bros crew reunited for a late-season backcountry ski mission to Mt. Lassen, California’s southernmost active volcano.

We left Tahoe on Thursday afternoon and arrived at the trailhead around 8 PM. After a couple beers, some discreet camping, and way too little sleep, we were skinning by 5:30AM to beat the forecasted heatwave.

Stats:
🗻 4,400 feet of vert
🥾 7.5 miles round trip
❄️ Surprisingly great snow up top, the bottom was way better than it deserved to be!

I was battling some glute pain and then a brutal stomach cramp in the final 800 feet... but we all tagged the summit and got to enjoy classic Lassen corn.

This trip was a mix of reunion, nostalgia, and good energy, and the conditions delivered.
Whether you're into backcountry skiing, volcano descents, or just solid Type 2 fun, this one’s for you.

🎥 Shot on @GoPro Hero 11 Black
🏔️ Learn more about Mt. Lassen: https://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm
💻 Made by the crew at Peak Digital Studio: https://peakdigitalstudio.com

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