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A Weekend Escape to Lake Tahoe

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This winter Duane and I went in on a ski lease with 9 of his Google co-workers/friends in South Lake Tahoe. Honestly, it was a great decision. Coupled with our Tahoe Local Season Pass, we have been spending quiet a bit of time up in the mountains this season, which is a welcomed break from the craziness of the bay. For example, this weekend we escaped the bay for a long weekend and drove up here on Wednesday night. Thursday and Friday we took full advantage of the small crowds and hit the slopes at Heavenly. The snow was mediocre and slushy in the afternoon, but regardless, it was nice to get some skiing in and enjoy the fresh air. Saturday we (I) thought it would be a great idea to have a change of pace and go for a hike. I found a great trail with great reviews that went up to the peak of Mt. Tallac. Someone found his old stomping grounds... Silly me thought we would do a nice long hike, nothing too crazy. Holy heck was I wrong. Not only was there lots and lots of