Jun 10th, 2009 by John
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.
Jun 8th, 2009 by John
Mar 18th, 2009 by John
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)
Oct 30th, 2008 by Dionne
Local Truckeeite Doug Stoup is leading a group of established mountaineers, ski guides, and general public from around the world on a ski exploration trip to Antarctica leaving today from Ushuaia, Argentina.
The group is boarding a 300 foot Russian Research vessel in Ushuaia, and sailing across Drake Passage, some of the roughest seas in the world, to the Antarctic Peninsula. The crossing will take 3 days.
My husband Jason Mack is among those people fortunate enough to go on such an extraordinary trip, along with legendary ski mountaineer Andrew McClean, Hillary O’Neill-Nelson, John Griber, Ingrid Backstrom, Glen Poulsen, Points North Heli-Adventures owners and guides Kevin and Jessica Quinn and a cast of other talented individuals to guide groups on the skiing portion of the trip.
Doug will be giving daily satellite feeds onto his website iceaxetv.com
if you are like me and wondering how this trip is going, log on daily and check in!
I’m glad somebody in the world is out on a great adventure:)
written by Maura Mack
Oct 29th, 2008 by Dionne
Two agents in the same office…
Not only did Nancy celebrate her Birthday on Saturday, but Keri did as well. Keri and Nancy were born on the same day AND IN THE SAME HOSPITAL!!!!!!! Can anyone compute the probability of that happening?? Anyway, Happy Birthday to Keri.
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.
May 18th, 2008 by John
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.
I had an excuse to drive up to Serene Lakes this morning. What beauty! Driving down Old Highway 40 made me realize how fortunate we are to have the Pacific Crest, Donner Lake and all that makes this such a glorious place. One thing I did discover in my sojourn is that Caltrans is already busy with road repairs/reconstruction. The turnoff to Serene Lakes is closed, forcing people to drive to Pla Vada, turn around and access Serene Lakes from the eastbound Serene Lakes exit. If you are going to the summit from Truckee, save yourself some time, while enjoying breath taking vistas and use Old Highway 40. Road work is underway in both directions on I-80, so allow time when coming to the mountains.
May 13th, 2008 by Dinny
I have to say that one of my greatest joys, Colby Jitloff, spent the day with me on Sunday, and I did not show up at the office that day! I hope all the mothers and grandmothers out there were able to do the same. This little guy, Colby was born at Tahoe Forest Hospital on February 19, 2007 and got to run around on the shores of Lake Tahoe, barefoot no less, enjoying his beautiful little life on Mother’s Day. Those of us that live as permanent residents, as second home owners or who vacation in this incredible paradise I know appreciate life above 4000′ whenever possible. Pretty fun!!!
May 12th, 2008 by John
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!