Fri, 03/19/10

Free skiing at Sierra, Northstar

Beginning March 29, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe resorts will offer free skiing for the rest of the season with the purchase of a 2010-11 season pass. This is the only dual mountain pass that allows skiers and snowboarders to experience the North Shore and the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Northstar...

South Shore bowlers test skills at nationals in Reno

South Shore bowlers test skills at nationals in Reno
By Kathryn Reed After wrapping up the first round just before midnight, the South Shore contingent was back at the National Bowling Stadium the next morning at 7 to compete in the national event. Although it’s called the Men’s Nationals, women also are going after strikes. The 10 locals didn’t...

EIR released on Paiute cutthroat troat in Alpine County

By Fly, Rod + Reel The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) released the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) today for the Paiute Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project. DFG certified the EIR pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. DFG and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the...

Wind advisory for Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake

Wind advisory for Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake
A wind advisory has been issued for Lake Tahoe by the National Weather Service from 2-11pm Thursday. Gusty northeast winds will produce choppy waters on lakes throughout the Tahoe-Reno area this afternoon and evening. Expect white caps on Lake Tahoe Thursday afternoon. Photo/Kathryn Reed A cold front...

3 year-old bears released near Marlette Lake

By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal Three 200-pound 1-year-old bears whose mother had them on a path to trouble were given a chance at a new start Wednesday. Biologists and volunteers hauled the triplet male black bears, snoring in drug-induced slumber, with snowmobiles and sled from the Spooner Lake...

Summer eradication of invasive clams in Lake Tahoe

Summer eradication of invasive clams in Lake Tahoe
By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal A coalition of agencies will begin July 5 to eradicate populations of Asian clams invading Lake Tahoe’s bottom, mainly in the southeast corner but also in other areas, including Emerald Bay. After tests last year that used plastic bottom barriers to kill clams...

Lake Tahoe ski report, March 17

Lake Tahoe ski report, March 17
Remember to wear green today, or be prepared to be pinched. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.

Squaw’s 2010-11 season passes on sale

Squaw Valley will again offer discounted season passes for next season. Squaw is offering reloadable passes in keeping with its sustainability goals and to offer greater customer convenience. Current Squaw season passholders wishing to purchase a 2010-11 pass online can reload their 2009-10 pass with...

Rahlves siblings win ski competition at Sugar Bowl

By Reno Gazette-Journal Defending their respective 2009 Silver Belt Banzai titles, brother and sister combo Daron and Shannon Rahlves provided repeat performances last weekend at Sugar Bowls’ 2010 Silver Belt Banzai, taking the top podium spots for a second year in a row. Read the whole story

Lake Tahoe ski report, March 16

Lake Tahoe ski report, March 16
It’s spring skiing on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the ski report from Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe.

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