It’s the announcement that we have been waiting to hear. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows COO Ron Cohen announce today that, for now, there is not… Read More »No reservations needed…a win for passholders at Alpine Meadows
The questions have started rolling in. The Ikon Pass overlords are asking us to commit to the type of “Pass Assurance” we would like for… Read More »Which Option Is Right For You?
Well technically, it’s not completely closed, but it’s going to seem that way in the near future if you had a camping trip planned. It’s… Read More »It’s 2020…and Tahoe is closed…again.
Just so we are clear, we’re taking no credit for this podcast. All we’re doing is telling you about it. I’ve become a huge fan… Read More »A Great Podcast About The Big Name Change
Vail CEO Rob Katz announced an operational plan for the upcoming season for Vail Resorts. Almost all of it is exactly what was expected when… Read More »Vail Resorts Debuts Reservation System For 20/21
The big day that many have been waiting for is finally here. Word had spread on the street that Squaw Valley would be announcing a… Read More »The Other Place Commits To A Name Change
The wildfire season is off to a very wild start this year. Of course, it is 2020. After a series of lightning storms, associated with… Read More »Is Tahoe Next?
I had my first ski dream last week, which is always my first sign of an approaching season. This time it was simply ripping those… Read More »Dreaming About Skiing
We are saddened to report the passing of Ernest Wertheim on August 4th. Ernest was a true pioneer of the Alpine Meadows community. Many of… Read More »Ernest Wertheim: 1919-2020
It’s getting tougher to avoid crowds around Tahoe, or anywhere in the Sierra. Bike rides, streams and lakes that used to be relatively unknown have… Read More »A More Urban Ride: Sparks
The Truckee Donner Land Trust purchased Lower Carpenter Valley in 2017. This year they have opened it up to the public and created a few… Read More »Carpenter Valley and Velma Lake
Local officials are waving the white flag and we get it. The Truckee-North Tahoe region has been more crowded than ever this summer. Blame urban… Read More »How Much Is Too Much “Truckee Love?”
Hello Friends, Warm, even hot, weather in Tahoe. Early morning on the lake has been excellent with mostly flat water. Winds seem to be picking… Read More »Walking on the coast of Mendocino
We’re all looking for an escape from a never ending bleak news cycle. For the last two months, we’ve been seeking out some hidden outdoor… Read More »Smart Recreation At The Tahoe Art Haus Drive-In
It’s been quite a year. 2020 will be known for a lot of different things, many of them unpleasant. Sadly, this is a year where… Read More »The Freedom To Ski