Since it was a record year for snow dumpage on the Sierras, we spent just about every other weekend near Donner Summit. After taking telemark lessons from Ed at Claire Tappon Lodge, we began skiing like "Inga and Sven," ballerinas who were born with skis on their feet. Even snowboarders at Donner Ski Ranch were impressed at "those skiers without back bindings." The following year we took snowboarding lessons and are hooked.
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