By Kathryn Reed It’s not exactly what planners had hoped to bring to the table, but the proposed 3.86 miles of bike trail being studied would connect a significant chunk of South Lake Tahoe. Though still known at the South Tahoe Greenway, the environmental documents being released today do not provide a continuous trail from […]
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By Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal Reno Rodeo officials said they expect a virus that has afflicted cutting horses at two recent events in Utah and California to fully run its course before the rodeo opens June 16. With the rodeo almost a month away, “there’s enough time to be relatively sure the outbreak is behind […]
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The Grouse Ridge Restoration volunteers are planning several events to continue the restoration of the lookout in the Tahoe National Forest and fundraising efforts this year, however, heavy snow may limit access until mid-summer. According to Larry Gruver, volunteer project coordinator, several work weekends will be hosted this season at the lookout and in the […]
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By Jim Krajewski, Reno Gazette-Journal The Tour de Nez cycling race is returning to its roots this year, but at the same moving up in the cycling world. The 19th annual local cycling race will be just a one-day affair this year, July 31. In recent years it has been held over three days. The […]
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By Erik Skindrud, Sacramento Bee OAKHURST – Deep in Sierra National Forest, field biologists Carrie O’Brien and Jodi Berg pushed their way up a mountainside. There was no trail to follow, just GPS readings to guide them through incense-cedar branches and mats of mountain misery. After half an hour they reached their goal – a […]
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Athletes will be tested on an extreme on-mountain obstacle course on Squaw Valley’s legendary terrain for the 11th Tough Mudder event Sept. 17-18. Chosen for its challenging landscape, Squaw Valley is one of 10 Tough Mudder venues across the country and this fall marks the second time the endurance event has come to Northern California. […]
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The Far West Ski Association annually names persons from the snowsports community whom have made an indelible positive impact on skiing. The association will honor three pioneers of snowsports at its annual meeting and awards banquet June 11 at the Pacific Palms Hotel in Industry Hills. The Snowsports Builder honorees for 2011 include: • Dave […]
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By Joel Fleishman PINE NUTS — “Damn, that was a good ride. Only thing missin’ were dancing girls around every corner.” “Yeah, naked ones,” a fellow dirt biker chimes in. Soon, the snap, crackle and pop of Budweiser cans opening complement the macho banter, along with some very impressive expectoration. Gunshots echo from a firing […]
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Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for American Hiking Society’s 19th annual National Trails Day event on June 4. Celebrate the start of the trail season by volunteering to build trail or by learning more about Leave No Trace principles. The event begins at Van Sickle Bi-State Park off Lake Parkway in South Lake Tahoe. […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of fuelwood permits on June 1. Permits cost $20 per cord with a 2-cord minimum purchase. There is a 10-cord per household limit. Permits have specific conditions and full information is provided when the permit is issued. Maps to designated cutting areas […]
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