The first winter storm warning of the season has been issued for Lake Tahoe from Monday at 6am through Tuesday at 11am. Expect 4 to 8 inches below 7,000 feet, while above that level could receive 10 to 18 inches. Rain is likely to be the first form of moisture before snow starts falling. Winds […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee California’s annual medical marijuana harvest is just about done, but this year brings a new revelation sweeping the nascent industry: The feel-good herb may not, in fact, be so good for the environment. From golden Sierra foothills to forested coastal mountains, an explosion of pseudo-legal medical marijuana farms has dramatically […]
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The Truckee River watershed has recently been designated as one of the newest sites by the National Forest Foundation as a part of the “Treasured Landscapes – Unforgettable Experiences” program. Vance Russell, National Forest Foundation California director explained the vision for the area, “As one of the 14 designated Treasured Landscape sites nationwide, our goals […]
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The Tahoe-Reno region has a proud history of producing world-class athletes, including dozens of Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and sports pioneers. The Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition will honor these sports figures by inducting them into the Reno Tahoe International Sports Hall of Fame. Inductees include: · Wayne Adams: The Reno native won three consecutive Nevada […]
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The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation is accepting registrations for the 201213 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. The foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. The development programs run Dec. 1 through March 31. For more information, e-mail aimix@heavenlyfoundationteam.org or call (530) 541.7354.
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TAMBA will be finishing off the season Oct. 20 with a trail day on Whites Creek. This is the first organized trail day on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Meet at 9am at the Whites Creek Day Use parking lot off of Timberline Drive. Lunch will be provided for all those who RSVP. There will also […]
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By Aaron Sankin, Huffington Post Coming outside to see an empty rack where your bicycle used to be is one of the painful realities of living in a major city. No matter how strong your lock is, there’s never a guarantee that it will be there when you get back–no matter how safe the neighborhood […]
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Not one Lake Tahoe area ski resort made it into the top 10 of Ski magazine’s annual reader survey. Mammoth – while not Tahoe – is the only California resort to make it in the top 20. It came in at No. 18. The Tahoe resorts making the top 30 are Northstar at 27, Heavenly […]
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The Nevada Division of Forestry will be conducting prescribed burns at Tunnel Creek in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry during October and November, weather permitting. The Tunnel Creek road, from Highway 28 to Tunnel Creek Station, may be closed in order to conduct the burns. Signs will be posted throughout the area when […]
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Snowlands Networks’ trail event Oct. 27-28 is focused on maintenance on a number of trails in the Loon Lake area. Snowlands Network helped expand the trail system there over several years. Now it’s time for maintenance. El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol is leading this event. Work one or two days. Camping is available Friday and […]
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