Sierra-at-Tahoe isn’t closing until April 22. Throughout the week of April 16-22, Sierra will operate Grandview, Easy Rider and West Bowl Express. On April 23, Sierra Resort will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day, giving guests one last chance to ski and ride before the 2012 season comes to an end. Skiers and riders of […]
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The High Fives Foundation, Alpine Meadows, VolklSkis and Marker Bindings are putting on Trains 2012 Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Contest on April 14 from 11am-4pm at Alpine Meadows. Trains affords the opportunity for spectators to witness world-class skiing and snowboarding. Three teams of 10 (skiers and snowboarders) will be picked by captains to compete for […]
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Spring is having a hard time sticking around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Today’s afternoon rains have an 80 percent chance of becoming snow as the evening rolls around, according to the National Weather Service. The white stuff is expected to keep falling through at least Friday night. With snow comes a dramatic drop in temperatures […]
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Portions of 42 off-highway-vehicle routes that cross meadows in the Eldorado National Forest may be closed to motor vehicle travel this recreation season while the U.S. Forest Service completes an environmental analysis. The potential travel prohibitions are the result of a February court order by U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Karlton. The order said the […]
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By Kathryn Reed If the weather cooperates, work will begin May 1 on the Sawmill Road bike trail on the South Shore. The contract between El Dorado County and Don Garcia Excavating and Paving is signed. Permits are in hand. It’s just a waiting game right now. Besides the 8-foot-wide class 1 bike path that […]
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During the month of May, Tahoe Forest Health System is offering a free monthlong walking fitness challenge — 10,000 Steps a Day for the Month of May. All Truckee-North Lake Tahoe residents are welcome to join as individuals or as a team. Call the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance at (530) 587.3769 to […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is partnering with the American Red Cross, Wilderness Medicine Institute, Lake Tahoe School and Crested Butte Outdoors for a series of Wilderness Medicine Courses. These are for crew leaders, wilderness guides, outdoor enthusiasts and people who work in a remote environment. American Red Cross Courses Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline […]
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Join astronomers Adrienne Cool and Ron Marzke of San Francisco State University for a nighttime event and slide show, peering through telescopes to spy planets, stars, and nebulae. All ages are welcome to the May 12 event that will start about 8pm at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley. Cost is $10 adults/$5 kids, all proceeds […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is participating in the 20th annual American Hiking Society National Trails Day event on June 2. Help the TRTA build trail at Van Sickle Bi-State Park near Stateline. Volunteers of all skill levels and physical abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate. No prior experience necessary. The workday is from […]
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Lake Tahoe Summer Track & Field Camp is July 16-20 at South Tahoe Middle School. It’s open to ages 8-14 or third- to eighth-graders. For more information or to register, go online.
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