Which Option Is Right For You?
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?
It’s 2020…and Tahoe is closed…again.
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.
A Great Podcast About The Big Name Change
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 Resorts Debuts Reservation System For 20/21
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 Other Place Commits To A Name Change
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
Is Tahoe Next?
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?
Dreaming About Skiing
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
Ernest Wertheim: 1919-2020
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
A More Urban Ride: Sparks
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
Carpenter Valley and Velma Lake
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
How Much Is Too Much “Truckee Love?”
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?”
Walking on the coast of Mendocino
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
Smart Recreation At The Tahoe Art Haus Drive-In
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
The Freedom To Ski
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
Where We Finally Chime In On The Naming Game
It’s been in the news for a couple of cycles now. Squaw Valley is considering changing the name of the resort again, as there are… Read More »Where We Finally Chime In On The Naming Game