Truckee & Tahoe Donner Real Estate Blog » John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog Real Estate and More: News from the Realors at Pacific Crest Properties Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:55:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 What a morning! http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/what-a-morning/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/what-a-morning/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:09:28 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/what-a-morning/ Driving down Northwoods Boulevard this morning heading into town, the crest was brilliant white against the blue dome we all love some much here…it was a cold morning, in the 20’s when I woke up, though warming up fast. After pretty much 8 months of winter, everyone knew this was the end and it was apparent by what I witnessed driving around town today..you either had those ready for summer or die hards holing onto winter. There were golfers at Coyote Moon, road bikers, snowmobiles and dirt bikes on trailers, skis and boards on racks heading to Squaw or Boreal who were both open for the weekend, mtn bikers, kayaks, boats and even though I didn’t witness it, paddle board races were scheduled on Donner Lake.

]]> http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/what-a-morning/feed/ 0 Lance Armstrong to race in Nevada City Classic on Sunday http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/lance-armstrong-to-race-in-nevada-city-classic-on-sunday/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/lance-armstrong-to-race-in-nevada-city-classic-on-sunday/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:46:18 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=46 Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner of the Astana Cycling Team are taking part in the 49th annual Nevada City Classic this Sunday June 21st.  The Nevada City Classic is one of the premiere sporting events in the Sierra foothills, the largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast, and the second-oldest race in the nation.

]]> http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/lance-armstrong-to-race-in-nevada-city-classic-on-sunday/feed/ 0 Tour de Nez 2009 http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/tour-de-nez-2009/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/tour-de-nez-2009/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:17:28 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=45 The 17th annual Tour de Nez is June 17-21st in Truckee, Reno and Northstar. Please pass on the word about this great event, and check out the website: www.tourdenez.org.

The race needs VOLUNTEERS!! If you’re interested in getting some free schwag, send an email to tourdenezvolunteers@yahoo.com, or visit www.tourdenez.org and look for the “volunteer” link at the right.

I’m bummed that I will be out of town, this is one event I look forward to every year.

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  • Truckee: Truckee River Regional Park
    10500 Brockway Road off Highway 267
    Tuesdays, 8 am – 1 pm, June 9th – October 13th
  • Kings Beach: Kings Beach SRA
    Highway 28 at Bear Street
    Tuesdays, 9 am – 1 pm, June 9th –September 1st
    • ]]>     http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/farmers-market-returns-tuesdays-in-truckee-and-kings-beach/feed/ 0     Amazing prices on 09-10 Squaw Valley passes for a limited time http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/amazing-prices-on-09-10-squaw-valley-passes-for-a-limited-time/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/amazing-prices-on-09-10-squaw-valley-passes-for-a-limited-time/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:27:18 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=43 Squaw Valley USA pass prices for the 2009-2010 season have been slashed by $1,000 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the resort’s founding and the 50th anniversary of Squaw Valley hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics.

    Coined the “50/60 Pass,” the drastically reduced season pass goes on sale March 20.

    The 50/60 celebration kicks off opening day, Nov 21, 2009, when Squaw Valley pro skier and base jumper Shane McConkey base jumps out of the resort’s Cable Car.

    The adult passes, if purchased by May 11, are as follows:

    BRONZE – $369

    Valid seven days a week beginning Nov. 20, 2009

    Includes free night skiing/riding

    Not valid: Saturdays from Dec. 27, 2009—Feb. 28, 2010; Dec. 27, 2009—Jan. 3, 2010 ; Jan. 16-17, 2010 ; Feb. 13-14, 2010.

    SILVER – $469

    Valid seven days a week beginning Nov. 20, 2009

    Includes free night skiing/riding

    Not valid: Dec. 27, 2009—Jan. 2, 2010 ; Jan. 16-17, 2010 ; Feb. 13-14, 2010.

    GOLD – $949

    Valid seven days a week beginning Nov. 20 through the end of the season

    Perks include: Four vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket; four free adult group lessons; 15 percent off Squaw Valley retail purchases; hosted passholder party; summer Cable Car with purchase by May 11; free night skiing/riding.

    PLATINUM – $1499

    Valid seven days a week beginning Nov. 20 through the end of the season

    Perks include: Invitation to one “early-up” date per month; access to Squaw out-of-bounds program; Ski with Jonny Moseley dates; two complimentary Adult All Day lift tickets; 10 free Adult group lessons; Hosted Passholder party; 20 percent off Squaw Valley retail purchases; free 10 Wax Card; four vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket; Summer Cable Car with purchase by May; free night skiing/riding.

    (From the Sierra Sun)

    ]]>     http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/amazing-prices-on-09-10-squaw-valley-passes-for-a-limited-time/feed/ 3     Prosser http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/prosser/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/prosser/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:31:07 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=37 After over a week of cool, damp weather the sun stayed out all day long Saturday, blocked seldomly by some beautiful clouds moving through as well.  This is not the best picture since it was taken from my phone, but shows some fresh snow over on Mt Rose and how green things have become with the much needed moisture we got last week, though Prosser Reservoir still looks low.

    ]]>     http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/prosser/feed/ 4     Dogs at Donner http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/dogs-at-donner/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/dogs-at-donner/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 14:44:22 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=30 Dogs at DonnerPutty chasing after ball at Donner LakeDogs swimming at Donner Lake

    Driving down to Donner Lake, my dogs perk up and get very anxious just as I cross I-80 heading West on Donner Pass Road. They know where we are headed. They start racing back and forth in the back of the truck. Anticipation. This weekend was our first trip of the year down to the lake for a swim, an almost  nightly event in the summer for us. Nothing better than swimming after a tennis ball on a hot day (alright, for my dogs, any day). There are several boats on the lake, a couple with wake boarders/skiers in tow. The public piers are filled with sunbathers. I shiver looking at the kids playing in the water. The sun is hot, but the water is frigid. Up to my ankles is as far as I’ll go. The lake is not quite full, maybe 10 feet of sand on the East Shore. The Tahoe Donner Marina is getting ready for it’s opening this Friday. Ahhh….Summer.

    ]]>     http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/dogs-at-donner/feed/ 2     My favorite website (besides pacificcrestproperties.com!) http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/my-favorite-website-besides-pacificcrestpropertiescom/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/my-favorite-website-besides-pacificcrestpropertiescom/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 23:17:30 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=13 I have become quite enamored with the site lifehacker.com.  It’s motto is pretty simple: Tech tricks, tips and downloads for getting things done.  For those of you not as technically inclined, it might be a little overwhelming as many of the posts may seem a bit on the computer-geek side (Both PC and Mac are equally represented).  Beyond computers, topics cover: cooking, finance, the environment, etc…as well as random tips like how to cure poison ivy and jellyfish stings with vodka or how to handle a traffic stop and avoid a ticket.   No need to read more here, check it out!


    ]]>     http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/my-favorite-website-besides-pacificcrestpropertiescom/feed/ 20     My Favorite Bottle & BPA http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/my-favorite-bottle-bpa/ http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/http:/www.visitpcp.com/blog/my-favorite-bottle-bpa/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:50:12 +0000 John http://www.visitpcp.com/blog/?p=10 Several agents in our office got a “better bottle” about a year ago and I quickly followed suit as I always feel dehydrated here in the Sierras. I quickly saw the appeal: something easy to drink out of that you didn’t have to twist the top off each time (and spill on yourself) durable and helped avoid being wasteful with bottled water. Life was good, until I heard about BPA, which apparently is manufactured into my favorite bottle along with a lot of other plastic containers (like baby bottles & storage containers), which apparently is not so good for you. Now, truth be told, the jury is still out on this (related story) but my question is, why take the risk? The good news is Camelback & Nalgene are already on board and have started manufacturing their bottles without BPA, but I am told the way to go is a stainless steel bottle, like a SIGG: I can’t say enough about the benefits of reusable bottles for the environment and staying hydrated has never been so easy, so if you haven’t tried a reusable bottle please do, but make sure it’s BPA free, why not?

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