The U.C. Cooperative Extension is hosting a nine-part weekly webinar series on reforestation in California starting in January. The goal is to explore issues related to reforestation in California, including the current needs and the ecological, social and environmental benefits. Issues in California reforestation to be addressed include the effectiveness of various practices used to […]
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Alpenglow Sports has again partnered with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort for the 8th annual Backcountry Demo Event on Jan. 11 from 9am to 3pm. The Tahoe City shop has worked hard to foster the largest, and most well-known backcountry demo event in North America. The free event is for all ages and abilities. Participating vendors […]
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By Michael Roberts, Outside Early last year, a doctoral candidate at Portland State University in Oregon made headlines when he presented findings to the national Transportation Research Board showing that riding a bike makes us happy. According to his survey of more than 800 commuters, bikers rated higher on a well-being index than people using […]
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By Maanvi Singh, NPR Avery Stackhouse, age 7, of Lafayette, says he wishes he had more time for phys ed. “We just have it one day a week — on Monday.” There’s always lunch and recess, he says. “We play a couple of games, like football and soccer,” he tells Shots. But at Happy Valley […]
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By Rob Lovitt, NBC News Skiers and snowboarders searching for “the steep and deep” this winter may find that the concept has taken on a much less appealing connotation: The price of the sport is getting so steep that some believe it may be becoming the exclusive domain of those whose pockets are exceedingly deep. […]
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By USSA COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. -– Jackie Wiles (Aurora, Ore.) and Bryce Bennett (Squaw Valley) claimed the U.S. Alpine Championships downhill titles during a chilly Tuesday at U.S. Ski Team Speed Center. It was the second straight U.S. downhill gold for Wiles, who nearly scored Audi FIS Alpine World Cup points last weekend in both […]
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Tahoe Rim Trail Association will celebrate National Winter Trails Day in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. TRTA is partnering with REI on Jan. 11 from 11am-3pm for a family friendly event at Tahoe Donner XC Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee. Register online. There will be hike on the South Shore with Explore Tahoe […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations off Highway 89 near Luther Pass on Dec. 10. Crews will begin burning a 29-acre unit across the highway from the Luther Pass overflow campground and will burn as much as weather and conditions allow. Operations may continue through the week. Smoke from this […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations south of Homewood on Dec. 9. Crews will burn approximately 5 to 10 acres per day on the south side of Meeks Meadow near Meeks Bay Avenue. Weather and conditions permitting, operations will continue through the week and possibly the weekend. In addition, operations […]
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By USSA LAKE LOUISE, Alberta -– Four-time World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail) skied confidently into the top five in the Lake Louise super G Sunday, showing her strength and ability to mount a podium challenge for the first time since her return to the World Cup circuit Friday. “This is exactly what I wanted […]
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