By Charles Bethea, New Yorker In February, Tanner Hall, one of the greatest freestyle skiers of all time—he won seven X Games gold medals and four silver in the Big Air, SlopeStyle, and Superpipe events between 2001 and 2009—signed a deal with a Denver-based cannabis-accessories company called Black Rock Originals. Hall, who is now 32 […]
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By Erme Catino, Outside If a snowshoe and a backcountry ski had a baby, you’d get something like the Crossblade, which was released last month at ISPO 2016, Europe’s ski trade show. Like a snowshoe, this thing’s principally meant for going uphill. But it eschews metal teeth in favor of a smaller version of a climbing skin that you’d attach to backcountry skis. At the top of the […]
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The Buckle Up for Big Air-Slopestyle event, in remembrance of Sierra-at-Tahoe team rider Greg Taylor Smith, is March 26 at the resort. A favorite event with locals, it’s fun while raising awareness about seat belt safety and the ever-present need to buckle up whenever you’re in a car. Topping off the day will be live music […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Douglas Stoup has emerged unscathed from close encounters with polar bears and plunges into icy crevasses. The polar adventurer from Olympic Valley can’t say the same for an unfortunate incident with a chocolate bar during a 2007 expedition in Antarctica. Like the polar bears and crevasse falls it was the […]
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The Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program provides children with an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking. Weekly club rides focus on developing strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice, and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. The six-week program runs April 18-May 23 from 4-5:30pm. Cost is $45 per child. […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau This summer, South Lake Tahoe youth will have the opportunity to participate in a new, free, non-competitive baseball program. The city has been chosen to host one of nearly a hundred Junior Giants baseball leagues across Northern California, Nevada and Oregon. The program, designed to provide a safe and positive outdoor […]
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By Ian McMahan, Outside If you’ve ever experienced that sensation of powering up the last hill of a long run— when your legs feel like cement and your lungs are heaving, you’ve probably wondered how much your body can actually take. Could you dig deeper, even when your legs are telling you to stop? Your […]
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By Megan Michelson, Outdoor With shrinking visitor numbers and low-snow seasons afflicting ski areas around the West, resort owners are realizing that attracting wintertime guests alone isn’t enough to survive. The impetus for the change came in 2011, when President Obama signed a bill, sponsored by then Colorado Sen. Mark Udall, which amended a previous […]
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By Melinda Myers Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable thanks to less bending and kneeling. Whether you purchase a kit or build your own, there are a few things […]
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With spring finally here, Zephyr Cove Tennis Club anticipating all the courts will be ready for action on April 1. Throughout April there is no cost to play. The club officially launches the season with Viva La Tennis on May 28 at noon. This social gathering is an opportunity to play doubles with other members. It […]
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