The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations this week on Kingsbury Grade near Buchanan Road, Ski Run Boulevard near Heavenly, Luther Pass and Spooner Summit. Operations will last through the next several weeks as conditions allow. Each operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal It’s no surprise business is booming at Nevada’s Lake Tahoe State Park, Spooner Backcountry. The park is home to stunning Lake Tahoe views, its own alpine lake and the Flume Trail which is probably the best mountain biking experience in Nevada. The only problem is not everyone who visits pays […]
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By Paul Nelson, KTVN-TV Three years of drought is taking its toll on Washoe Lake. The water is a few hundred yards away from the boat dock, where the water used to reach. That is leaving behind nothing but a muddy mess and thousands of dead fish. Chris Healy is a spokesman for the Nevada […]
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By USSA SANTA CATERINA, Italy — Travis Ganong (Squaw Valley) took advantage of a new course for the men’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour and punched through for his career first victory on Dec. 17, winning the Santa Caterina downhill. Austria’s Matthias Mayer was the only one who got close to Ganong, finishing in […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lel Tone bounced like a ragdoll on the frozen tundra of Alaska as the dog sled team forged ahead; oblivious she was no longer in control. But she wasn’t about to let go. You never let go of the sled. That is the lesson she learned as a ski patroller at Squaw […]
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By James S. Fell, Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2014, was a good day to sit down with Lindsey Vonn. Her return to competition after a knee injury that crushed her Sochi Olympic dreams in February saw the star skier lead an American sweep in the World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Canada, on Dec. […]
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By Susan Wood KIRKWOOD – The power of Vail Resorts has shown its light on the remote ski area straddling El Dorado and Amador counties since the Colorado ski industry giant took it over for $18 million in 2012. Upgrades and efficiencies at Kirkwood Mountain Resort range from the K Bar, an outdoor umbrella bar […]
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By Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette-Journal It’s that time when decked-out Christmas trees covered in lights, glass ornaments and tinsel are at many homes. But what happens when it’s all over? Most trees are tossed away outside or in landfills, creating potential fire hazards, said Vince Thomas, a volunteer firefighter with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. […]
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Celebrate the new year with a free guided hike at Spooner Lake State Park. This will be a snowshoe hike if there is adequate snow. The outing will follow the Spooner Lake loop trail, which is a little more than two miles. There is little change in elevation. Park entrance fees are waived for hike […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal There’s a reason why during winter it can be hard to find a parking place along Mount Rose Highway near the Tahoe Meadows and Chickadee Ridge. The short stretch of road is the best place to access some of the most scenic backcountry in Nevada, an area that includes snow-covered […]
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