A group of Indonesian basketball players selected based on their ability to play and scholastic achievement were at South Tahoe High School last week. “We initially scheduled scrimmages after school. That grew into having our students interact with the Indonesian team, have lunch together, shadow our students in class, have a whole school assembly for […]
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Bears made sure Nevada Department of Wildlife officials didn’t rest this long weekend. On Friday a female black bear was trapped in west Carson City, which has been a busy place for bears this fall. The female, which didn’t have cubs, was first caught in early October in west Carson. “When we caught her the […]
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Tahoe Backcountry Women’s mission is mission to bring women together to ski, share stories, experiences, and education about backcountry skiing. All ages and abilities welcome A slide show and season kick off party is Nov. 13 from 6:30-8:30pm at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City. This slide show is a look into women’s backcountry adventures from […]
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Tahoe National Forest seasonal trail work finished this summer and fall brings more opportunities for recreationists to enjoy the forest while sustaining natural resources. Activities included trail expansion and re-route projects as well as planning for future trail work. In early September TNF staff and partners finished building a 2.5-mile extension to the Butcher Ranch […]
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By Larry Olmsted, Forbes I can’t say this clearly enough: there is nothing you can do to instantly improve your skiing as much as getting a pair of perfectly fitted boots. And for most skiers, that means custom. So if you have an avid skier on your holiday list, look no further than the gift […]
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By Michael Doyle, McClatchy WASHINGTON — An unassuming bird that’s rebounded in California’s remote Inyo County is giving conservatives and environmentalists alike something to crow about. The Sacramento-based Pacific Legal Foundation gets to claim victory, with the Fish and Wildlife Service’s new proposal to remove the Inyo California towhee from federal protection. The conservative advocacy […]
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U.S. Forest Service personnel are working on the trails affected by the American Fire. The Western States Trail between Michigan Bluff and Deadwood Cemetery is open, and Loop 6 is open west of Deadwood Ridge Road. The entire fire area, including all roads and trails, is closed until May 1, 2014. Therefore, the WST and […]
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The Nevada Division of Forestry will be conducting prescribed burns in North Canyon, near Spooner Lake, in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry throughout November, weather permitting. Signs will be posted throughout the area when burns are being conducted. Nearly 150 acres will be treated in five treatment units. The burns are part of […]
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Mammoth Mountain opens today for the 2013-14 season. Closer to Lake Tahoe, Boreal is open today from noon-8pm, Nov. 8 from 9am-9pm and future dates are dependent on weather. The next chance for moisture in Tahoe is Monday, according to the National Weather Service. And that is likely to be in the form of rain. […]
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South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Tri Club are putting on the Turkey Trot on Nov. 17 at 10am at Bijou Community Park. The goal is to find your inner turkey and run like there’s an oven warming up for you. Thanksgiving themed costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and most ridiculous […]
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