South Tahoe High School girls tennis team is headed to the regional championships this week, with the hopes of competing in the state championships in Las Vegas on Oct. 19-21. The girls won their division this season. The top two finishers from each team will go to state. The boys and girls teams play Oct. […]
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Eldorado National Forest is asking the local community to help continue to clean up the Wrights Lake Recreation Area. It was severely damaged in the winter of 2013 when numerous large green trees were pushed over in extremely high winds. More than 200 trees fell during the wind storms causing a heavy accumulation of fuelwood […]
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California black bears are typically active and foraging between April and mid-fall, but in autumn, black bears experience changes in metabolism that drives the need to consume as many rich calories as possible. This metabolic spike is an important signal to the bear to bulk up and gain the fat that will sustain the animal […]
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By Joshua Zaffos, High Country News A family heading to Yellowstone National Park this summer to sleep amid the geysers and grizzlies had lots of choice in accommodations. They could throw up a tent on a simple campsite without flush toilets for less than $20 a night. Campgrounds with full RV hookups, showers and bathrooms […]
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On Oct. 15 the Meyers Community Foundation will host the fourth annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent the Divided Sky from 11am-3pm. Looking for some sweet gear? Shop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. […]
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By Bryan Armen Graham, Guardian The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association will put forth a formal proposal to the International Ski Federation next week for Lindsey Vonn to participate in a men’s World Cup downhill race next year. The bid would pitch Vonn, the most decorated skier in American history with 77 wins and 130 […]
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Keep Sierra Clean Day is Oct. 22 from 10am-3pm. Everyone is invited to grab a group of friends, ride the chairlift, clean the mountain and collect prizes. Participants should come prepared to navigate steep and sometimes rocky terrain with sturdy footwear. Bring work gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a water bottle and a bucket. Trash […]
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By Kathryn Reed PARK CITY, Utah – Sleep and nutrition – they can’t be overlooked when it comes to athletics. And when the competitor is on the U.S. Olympic team, the importance is ratcheted to a level a weekend warrior might not be able to fully comprehend. These elite athletes have access to sports psychologists, […]
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By Ben Botkin, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners has permanently banned the commercial collection of reptiles in the Silver State. The state commission’s 6-1 decision, made during its Saturday meeting, effectively ends Nevada’s policy of allowing unlimited commercial reptile collecting. The decadeslong policy set the state apart […]
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By Kathryn Reed PARK CITY, Utah – It’s more than training, dedication, drive, determination, athleticism and skill. It’s about believing you are better than everyone else. That is what often sets a gold medal Olympian apart from others. It’s not that these select athletes don’t have their doubts – even on game day – but […]
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