3-5-23 Snow digging/blowing/removal at Serene Lakes near Donner Pass, Soda Springs, California
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2023
- A day's work of digging out snow at my cabin using back-saver shovel, snow pusher/plow, human-powered show shovel, snowblower, and tractor snowblower service "Serene Lakes Enterprises" on Sunday March 5, 2023 in Soda Springs, California near the Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, and Royal Gorge ski areas - an example of "snow removal"
Wir kommen nach California zum Skifahren
Liebe Grüsse Pia u Peter
I bet the snow was just like this when the Donner Party came through. And this is WITH TECHNOLOGY AND MACHINES!!
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Wow.... che spettacolo ... almeno voi non avrete problemi di carenza d'acqua in estate.... noi in Italia una nevicata così abbondante l'abbiamo vista solo nell' 1985 ... dopo più niente ...ora siamo già in secca in inverno figuriamoci quest'estate...
Blower looks like a mean Mater, wish we had these here
Ha ha, absolutely insane. Thanks for sharing
GOOD LUCK FROM CANADA 'HOPE IT DOESN'T MELT TOO FAST CAUSING FLOOD PROBLEMS .THAT'S ALOT OF SNOW EVEN FOR UP HERE .
That's some serious ❄
God bless
holy shit
watching it on video it really cool seeing this much snow but it have to be amazing being there and seeing that much snow i would love it , something you never forget seeing 20'+ snow walls
Incredible
Thanks for sharing winter life in the mountains of CA. That tractor snowblower is definately the right tool for the job. I just don't understand the push to eliminate gasoline powered equipment. There is no way a battery powered unit could handle that workload. In our Buffalo, NY area we had our 2 major storms. Didn't hear much bragging about battery powered snowblowers during that period.
At this stage, yes, that's true for rechargeable batteries. I own an EV and would never go back to ICE vehicles, but for those tasks, ICE vehicles are going to be required for the moment, but eventually they will be run on e-fuels. The whole e-fuel fuel cycle is horribly inefficient, but until we have mega-high density batteries, they will be required for extreme edge cases like this.
But then, we do have very high energy density single-use batteries like aluminium-air batteries which could already do this job, they just need to be swapped out rather than being recharged, with the aluminium sent back to the smelter for reprocessing. They have (realistically) 5-6 times the density of existing lithium batteries, but their theoretical energy density is much higher. So, it is already viable.
It's important to remember that with ICE vehicles, 70% or more of the fuel is simply wasted as heat anyway. Sure, a small amount will heat the cabin on such a vehicle, but most is still wasted, so battery equivalents don't actually need anywhere near the energy contained in liquid fuels because electric drive systems are vastly more efficient.
To give you an idea how inefficient ICE vehicles are, a litre of petrol contains almost 9kWh of energy. That would push a typical electric car around 55km, or 34 miles per litre. That's around 130 miles per US gallon. And that's a typical EV. Think how far your ICE vehicle gets on a gallon of fuel, and that's how inefficient it is...
@@ledsalesoz Thanks for the detailed physics explanation.
@@ledsalesoz How do these batteries perform with lower temperatures? Any battery I’ve ever dealt with drained rather quickly in cold temps? Not a criticism just looking for an education. I’ve seen reports of current electric trucks and cars who are having serious issues charging and maintaining charges in colder temperatures.
So beautiful
Wow that's crazy. The banks dwarf that huge blower. I grew up in Minnesota and we can handle snow but those volumes are just insane
So beautiful! 🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful. Wonderful winter!
One of the better depictions of what it’s like living there through this weather. Also, shows the importance and indispensability of internal combustion engines.
Reminds me I need more gas for my snowblower
No way to charge electric blowers wit all the snow and clouds plus they are inefficient when cold. I.C.E. Play an important role in most everyday lives. Leaders that live in big homes that don’t do their own home jobs have zero idea about the real world.
@@moneyandtimefreedom3352 People don't get it, it's not a "The He'll With the Environment" frame of mind, it's a practical "Hey, the TECHNOLOGY'S Just Not Here Yet" mentality, we'll get there eventually, but it's just not practical yet.
@@jason-hy8ci na to hell with the environment 🤣🤣
A job very well done Sir!
I have been watching friends digging themselves out in Truckee on and off last few days! Please be safe!
Have you gotten crazy bored without being able to go anywhere? With the electric out … that leaves books, board games etc which is t so bad if you have someone else to keep you company…. Your house does look beautiful tho from what we could see !! Please let me know how your getting along !!!
You are certainly snowed in!! Please, stock up on extra gas for your snow blower and other emergencies. This weekend is going to be a tough One for ALL of you living up there. Please, find on UA-cam for some insight on how others are managing their properties in these conditions. I highly recommend watching this guy who's channel is called "Living in the Eastern Sierra". He's in Mammoth and is really working hard to make sure his home holds up to all this snow. Take care and best of luck to you All living there. 🙏
Also the Channel called Mammoth mountain life.
Looks alot like Global Freezing!!!
Hey ...thx for sharing what Ur experiencing up near ur neck of the woods
We had 30 inches of rain in a week here in Laupahoehoe Hamakua north coast line of the Big Island of Hawaii
A lo ha Nui Loa
How are the waves?
@@stevecarle8851 they are 3-5 feet on north side.
This is the tyme of year the Humpback whales give birth to their calves at Laupahoehoe Beach Point Park where their is a small deep inlet U can view them close up .
So happy the Sierra's have now increased the snow water pack for mineral recharge in aquifers to generate bio re generation .
A lo ha
@@Robert-is7du We all need "recharge," like 20 years ago when my family toured around your island in a 1980s vanagon. You nailed the bio re generation point!
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Ps. I work for the post office and I can’t imagine you’ve guys haven’t gotten your mail in awhile !!
You will survive, lots of people don’t know how to live in snow. The biggest issues for people are, didn’t stock up on supplies, electricity goes out, don’t have enough wood or can’t get to it, roof or deck collapses, they get so covered they suffocate, didn’t clear their walkways, doors and windows. By maintaining it at 4-5 ft of shoveling is better than 10 ft and buried. Your lucky that you got an A frame, won’t collapse as easily. Got an emergency spot to move to. Just curious though, where do you keep your firewood?
Funny you should ask about firewood - I heat my home in Sonoma County exclusively with wood from my property (reduces fire danger). At Serene Lakes, wood fires 🔥 are no longer permitted except for preexisting fireplaces/wood stoves. The previous owners converted the Aframe to a propane fireplace so, unfortunately, wood fire is not an option there now.
Propane fireplaces - tip of stake marking location of underground tank is visible at upper right at 1:15
@@jaeyang9540
"Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel" - JM
@@stevecarle8851 Ha HAhA ha...... Nice Quote, Great Attitude.
@@stevecarle8851 Heard Newsom was going to try and make LPGs illegal too, probably sell our stuff to Europe for a higher price. Not good enough for us but ok for them. I don’t drive in snow, won’t drive empty in heavy winds or tornadoes, won’t drive through flooded areas. I had to leave California too many crazy regulations. California is crooked as a pretzel.
Oh keepsafe so cold
Shoveling warms you up
@@stevecarle8851 GREAT WORKOUT!....... If you don't keel over.
People were well aware of the consequences of high altitude mountain living when they moved to places like Donner; very scenic but prone to extreme weather.
Indeed, that's why the largest cross-country ski area in North America surrounds the Serene Lakes neighborhood.
Am enjoying your video. Thanks for telling where you are. (Lots of people don't do that.)
I like that rotary snow blower that visited you. It looks to me like medium sized and very capable. Great range for throwing snow.
I have used one similar to yours, and a worn out one from 1978. There's nothing like a good, tight machine.
Keep at it. I am in N. E. Calif. We are transitioning from snow to possible flooding. I'd rather be in your (snow-)shoes!
Everyone got Hondas up there
Bought the cabin January 2022. My Honda snowblower was sitting in the cabin garage - left by the previous owner (thank you). I never used it 2022. First time a pulled the starter in 2023, it started! Never used a snowblower before, but I'll say get a Honda.
@@stevecarle8851 Yea, they are definitely the best or one of the best. Looking like you need it up there. That’s just crazy snow.
@@stevecarle8851 Wow, you lucked out, I didn't use my snow blower last season, and when I went to start it this year, NO Dice..... Had to get a tune up, I didn't drain the fluids at the end of last season. 🙄
Wow, i hope all goes well with the melt.
Post an update later please.
You nailed it. The melt is looming...
When I look at that area and the amount of snow on the ground, I can't help but think how it might have looked to someone a hundred years ago or more, standing in that same spot.
I think about the Donner Party when I'm shoveling, puts our whining into perspective!!
Looked the same minus the buildings and roads.
@Steve Carle Very much so! We're more fortunate and blessed than many realize.
@@Mrbfgray Thank you, Mr. Spock. 🖖
Y'all could stop hogging all the snow and send some over to the east coast lol
Was up there in your neighborhood two days ago. You people are crazy and I'm jealous. Definitely post again after this March tenth and eleventh.Will it be rain and melting or more snow? I think you will be shoveling again. Will subscribe.
Planning to go up late Saturday after atmospheric river storm, will be updating situation!
Nice big snowblower to get us out. May I ask what it cost to have them blow out the driveway?
Over $1000 per year, but well worth it!!!! Snow blowing since early November...
Is this a normal snow amount, or has it been exceptional this year?
Exceptional, over twice normal. My snowblower serviceman said it's the most he's seen in 25 years
Exactly what we've been hoping for only better.
Unbelievable....we have nothing here in New Hampshire even in the higher elevations.
Wonder how long it takes to melt..I’m thinking end of July
In Donner and Mammoth lakes yes in July but of the 2024
You guys get any wind at all you would be done .
Watch em do the work why not become more reliant on self means? What if your service got tangled up on route ? Wat if an emergency came about your snowed in at that point no way to get to you. Then what?
Just ski into second floor door on Aframe, as it was designed for in 1962.
Hi Steve...how can i reach you by email?
What do you expect???? Look where you chose to live!!!really.. they call it donner pass right....
Oh, you’re putting me to sleep
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, WASHING DOWN (your weak governor's cam trails)!!! Where are THE Climate control specialist now...THEY CAN'T AND WILL NOT STAND AGAINST GOD'S MOTHER NATURE!!!!!! he has said it HIMSELF..PRAY AND PREPARE