What channel is my trailhead on?

Every backcountry zone around Tahoe has one community channel. Every group in the zone listens to it, for hazard reports and calls for help. Talk inside your own party on your group channel, never this one.

Pick your area, then your zone

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Works at the trailhead with GPS on.

Or type a trailhead, hut or zone

Group channel: Any other channel
For talk inside your party. Two groups can move to one for a longer talk. The privacy code does not matter.
Trailheads in this zone: Pick a trailhead or zone.

Tap the sign to pick a trailhead. Always trust the sign at the trailhead. Click here if the sign differs.

Community channels are not monitored by authorities. Call 911 when you have service.

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Avalanche conditions

Sierra Avalanche Center Summit weather

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Forecast for the Central Sierra Nevada from the Sierra Avalanche Center. Weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Always read the full forecast before you go.

Snow forecast

Zone

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Seven days at the middle of the zone, from Open-Meteo. Snow amounts are a model estimate and change with elevation. Read the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast before you go.

Zone map

Tap a zone or a trailhead to set the sign above.

Pinch or use + and − to zoom. Zone list · Printable map (PDF) · GPX and GeoJSON

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At the trailhead

Set the channel on the signPrivacy code 30. Program the community channels once at home, then you only switch channels here.
Check inSay who you are and where you are headed, so others know someone is listening.
Radio check with your beacon checkEveryone in the party sends and receives.
Key up when it mattersHazards you see. Before you drop into complex terrain. When you are clear of a line. Emergencies.

What to say on the radio

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