Twelve teams of four racers navigated through various physical activities and completed wilderness medical scenarios in Tahoe last month. MedWAR, which stands for Medical Wilderness Adventure Race, is designed for participants with or without a medical background. For the Tahoe Challenge, participants varied from local adventurers, medical students from URN and Stanford University, and five […]
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By Kathryn Reed Combined, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts are getting $4 million worth of safety improvements that will be used starting this season. All are centered on avalanche control. A variety of tools have been added. For the first time a helicopter will be enlisted. The resort is leasing an ASTAR AS-350B3 […]
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By Tony Berendsen Every young mind, and some older ones, too, are filled with the wonders of learning and exploring. Some limit the exploration to their local neighborhood, some travel the world to exotic unspoiled locations. Well, maybe a lot of us would like to travel to those exotic locations, but adventure travel is expensive. […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one of a series of stories about Lake Tahoe area athletes who hope to compete in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. By Susan Wood PARK CITY, Utah – The girl next door may become an even bigger household name. Olympic gold medalist Maddie Bowman of Meyers is gearing up in […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Add “moose attack” to your list of hazards in the Nevada backcountry. The state’s northern reaches appear to be home to a small but growing number of the gangly ungulates, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The increased number of sightings suggests moose are no longer just visiting the […]
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The fourth annual California Avalanche Workshop is Oct. 14 from 9am-4pm at Lake Tahoe Community College theater. This is a preseason gathering of snow travelers. It’s an opportunity to share knowledge, learn, and network. The workshop will feature speakers from different sectors of the winter sports industry. This seminar is modeled after the International Snow […]
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By Susan Wood PARK CITY, Utah – If the U.S. Olympic Committee would be inclined to open the gate for another Winter Games in the Lake Tahoe area, like it hinted at during its annual summit in Utah last month, the coalition tasked with preparing for it would jump. Officials will meet this week to […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Alison Blair stopped in her tracks. The 54-year-old backpacker needed a moment to process the scene. A group of people with backpacking stoves, dishes and condiments carefully arranged on a tree stump asked Blair if she would like a made-to-order taco and cold beer. The strange part was that […]
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Thinning of trees to remove excess vegetation that can feed wildfires and improve forest health has resumed on National Forest lands above Incline Village. Mechanical cut-to-length tree removal is taking place in Unit 36 off Highway 431. Thinning operations are expected to continue throughout fall until winter weather sets in for the season. A harvester […]
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California State Parks will kick off the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team fall prescribed fire program Oct. 10. If conditions are favorable, prescribed fire operations will take place in D.L. Bliss State Park. Smoke may be visible and is expected to last through the week. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us. […]
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