Outdoors
Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 3:11pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2012 - 7:00pm Date & Time: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
7 p.m.
Location: Duke Theater
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Details: FREE Admission!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Followed by Q&A session
Contact Info: Lisa Herron, U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, (530) 543-2815, laherron@fs.fed.us, http://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu
Location
Duke Theater, Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
30° 8' 16.944" N, 81° 46' 25.6224" W
See map: Google Maps
Burst of snow to top Lake Tahoe powder ski weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 1:47pm
A low pressure off the Pacific Northwest coast will move into Lake Tahoe Basin on Saturday morning, dropping temperatures to bring a nice powder dusting for the President's Day holiday ski and snowboard weekend.
Gusty winds to 30 mph are expected for valleys ahead of the front, with a quick burst of snow Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
New Snow Allows Heavenly to Open Milky Way Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 11:59am
After receiving 12” of new snow on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Heavenly Mountain Resort will open Milky Way Bowl for the first time this season, giving the resort additional expert and off-piste terrain. Heavenly will have 50 percent of the resort open, totaling 2,400 acres.
Fishing report through Feb. 21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.
New Snow At Heavenly in time for holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 4:21pmHeavenly Mountain Resort received five inches of new snow Monday, just in time for President’s Weekend. More snow is on the way with a new storm expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
The Burton Star Wars Experience Continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 12:07pmThe Force is strong at Sierra for Younglings and Padawans this winter in Yoda's Riglet Park at Wild Moutain Children's Center. The Burton Star Wars Experience uses the beloved intergalactic saga to help children ages 3-6 make their first snowboard turns using Burton's innovative Riglet Reel Technology.
Squaw Valley opens world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 8:23amSQUAW VALLEY, Calif. - Today, Squaw Valley is officially opening the world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. On the mountain at elevation 8,000 feet, Squaw Valley's new mountaintop Starbuc...
Sunday Funday at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 5:50pmFrom Sierra-at-Tahoe: "After the Snowboarder Superpass event was over some of the riders and locals kept riding. Also, thanks to Whitney Houston for providing everyone with amazing music and something we can dance (and ride) to. RIP Whitney Houston."
Ticket bargain at Squaw, Alpine Meadows
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 9:25amWith the anticipation of more snow, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have launched the new Tahoe Super 2 which offers two unrestricted days of skiing and riding at either resort for $49 per day.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offers 4,000 acres of open terrain, 31 lifts, 6 terrain parks and a jib pipe with 54 terrain park features. With snow predicted in the next week, both resorts are expected to add to their 3-to-4-foot bases.
Banzai weekend at Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 3:57pmThe Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns this weekend for another year. This big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for an $80,000 cash purse. Register now online or just come and watch. Join the after party and hang out with the athletes on Saturday afternoon at Bub's. Need a ride?
Wednesday Kirkwood Report and weekend happenings planned
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:12pmCoop over at Kirkwood Mountain Resort reports the following on Wednesday:
2" to 3" of the fresh here today! Check the footy we aren't lying! So good this morning, Fawn Ridge, Thunder Saddle & yes my friends The Wall was sweet... At this point your think'n marketing? No my friends, 100% open 2300 acres, 3 parks and the best conditions are here at The Wood!
In case you missed: Nike Chosen Tour at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:05pmHeavenly Mountain Resort teamed up with Nike Snowboarding on Saturday to host the fifth stop of the Nike Winter Chosen Tour. The slopestyle rail jam consisted of two components: a video crew competition, in which riding and filming crews enter online for a chance to travel to Austria and compete with professional riders and videographers, and the Night Jam, a freestyle slope session featuring production lighting and local and professional snowboarders competing for $5,000 in cash prizes.
No decision on continuing bear hunt in Tahoe basin
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During a two-day meeting in Las Vegas this weekend, the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners did not decide whether to remove the Lake Tahoe Basin from the state's 2...
Vonn off to fast start, opens big World Cup lead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:39amLindsey Vonn is shining on the slopes and outracing the struggles in her personal life.The Olympic downhill champion may be going through a divorce with her husband and may be dealing with persiste...
American Mancuso wins super-G
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:52amGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) - Julia Mancuso's wait for her first win of the season is over. Lindsey Vonn will have to wait a little longer to break another record.Mancuso won a super-G on ...
Leap Year day at Diamond Peak
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:29amDiamond Peak Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe is celebrating 2012’s extra day on February 29th by offering a $29 all day lift ticket.
“There are obviously lots of things people can do with an extra day on their hands” says Brad Wilson, general manager of Diamond Peak. “Skiing and snowboarding seems a more fun choice than some of the alternatives like washing the car, doing laundry or cleaning out the garage.”
Despite snow woes, Vail Resorts prospering
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:18amEAGLE COUNTY - This is a down snow season just about everywhere in North America, but one analyst still has Vail Resorts on his "buy" list.Vail Resorts' stock closed at $44.35 per share Friday. Tha...
The latest from Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:14amLots of news out of Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The latest from Kirkwood Mountain Resort; Rahlves Red Bull Banzai Tour Feb. 11-12
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 6:17pmHeavenly opens The Face
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 4:45pmThanks to the power of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort was able to open East Bowl, the double-black diamond trail that leads to the resort’s California Lodge.
“East Bowl and The Face are really the welcome mat to our resort, as well as giving us some of the most challenging terrain in the region,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager.
Waterborne ski shuttles provide unique experience for snow lovers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 3:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Queen and the Tahoe Bleu Wave cruise ships are offering package products for snow enthusiasts and sightseers looking to combine transportation with the skiin...
Skiers, snowboarders riding backcountry despite variable conditions
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 8:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Though this winter hasn't been characterized by plentiful powder, skiers and snowboarders are still taking trips into the region's backcountry for untracked snow."It's...
JT Holmes Shoots Promo for Lake Tahoe 'Plate for Powder' program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:45am
Extreme snow sports legend and Transformers film wingsuit stuntman JT Holmes has finished shooting promotional TV spots for the Tahoe Fund’s Plate for Powder program, which gives purchasers of California and Nevada
A slippery trip up Mount Tallac's half-frozen flank
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:21amAbout half way up Mount Tallac's Summit Bowl the snow became hard with rain crust. Our split boards, halved into makeshift alpine touring skis, crunched through the ice, offering just enough gri...
Let the edges do the work; meanwhile big Saturday at Heavenly
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:09amSpent some time skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort the other day and the snow was fine, though pretty hard at 9 a.m. but softening as the sun at Lake Tahoe came into play. Couldn't help noticing how many skiers are still using the old rotary shoulder turn yet skiing on modern, shaped skis. That's a waste of energy.
On shaped skis keep the body facing down the fall line, letting the edges do the turn. That's what today's skis are all about. The deep sidecut makes the skis turn when you put the edges in. Gotta keep the hands out front, which incidentally is crucial in avoiding ACL injury.
Conrad Anker, Jennifer Lowe-Anker present at Squaw Valley on Feb. 4
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:20pmThis week, the Squaw Valley Institute in cooperation with Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Resort at Squaw Creek is hosting legendary alpinist Conrad Anker and award winning author and artist Jenn...
Northstar to host Tough Mudder
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 1:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Northstar California recently announced it will host the rugged Tough Mudder race in September.The Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course designed by British Specia...
USASA South Tahoe Series Final Rail Jam Qualifier
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 9:31amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This Friday the USASA South Tahoe Series will hold it's final rail jam qualifier for the season. The event will be held in the Hot Gossip parking lot, 3447 Lake Tahoe Blv...
Man who died in Utah avalanche identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:29amSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police have identified the victim of a Utah backcountry avalanche as a 24-year-old man from the Salt Lake City area.Unified Police Lt. Justin Hoyal says snowboarder Alecsander...
Bowman takes silver in X Games superpipe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:46amWith Sarah Burke stickers adorned to her helmet, Canadian teammate and close friend, Roz Groenewoud, captured gold in women's ski superpipe with a 93.66 - the highest score in the events' histor...
Forest Service works to solve problems between snowmobilers, cross-country skiers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service is mediating meetings between snowmobilers and cross-country skiers who use Tahoe Meadows recreation area near Mt. Rose. In the past, there has...
Resorts open additional terrain following storms
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After recent storms dumped several feet of snow at the South Shore, each of the area's ski resorts will have new terrain open this weekend.Heavenly Mountain Resort will h...
Heavenly and Northstar to open more terrain this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:36pmWith last week's winter storms dropping nearly four feet of snow at Lake Tahoe's south shore, Heavenly Mountain Resort will open more trails and terrain beginning Saturday. Heavenly will open Galaxy Chairlift and the associated trails, Groove Terrain Park with six jumps and 18 creative features, and Lakeview Lodge, which is the final of Heavenly’s nine on-mountain restaurants to open.
Cross-country skiers, snowmobilers get season started
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 5:51pmThe scraping sounds of skis on ice echoed through the woods of Spooner Summit Friday. With the Spooner Lake Cross-Country Ski Area just opened, a handful of cross-country skiers cruised the rock...
Boating fees rise after 'good year' for stopping invasives
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Boaters will need to open their wallets a little bit wider before launching at Lake Tahoe this summer.The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board approved fee in...
Rocker technology shows continued growth at annual ski show
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 9:58amThe SnowSports Industries America Snow Show kicked off Thursday morning at the Denver Convention Center, marking the third year the Mile High City has played host to the skiing and snowboarding ind...
Kirkwood Opens Chair 10 today
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 8:00amChair 10, the Wall opens today, the backside to open with chairs 2, 3 and 4 on Saturday.
Man who died at Heavenly last week was snowboarding
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christopher Michael Perring, 34, of Great Britain, was killed in a snowboard accident on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Heavenly Mountain Resort, officials have confirmed.According...
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:05am
With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.
Sierra-at-Tahoe's Snowsports Week to benefit the South Tahoe community; Tickets available now
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:37pm
Each year Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with the Barton Foundation as a way to give back to the South Lake Tahoe Community. Ski or ride all day for just $35 from Feb. 13-16.
New technology, sustainability are driving focus of annual winter tradeshow
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:32amSALT LAKE CITY - Outdoor Retailer continues to be a show for gear heads who welcome new innovative ideas; however, the past few years has seen the focus shift into a more environmentally conscious ...
Latest from Heavenly: Winter is here
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:41amGo here for the latest on lifts, snow amounts and more from Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Locals launch Lake Tahoe Swimming Society
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:04am
While it is cold and snowy outside now, swimming Lake Tahoe is the furthest from many minds. But not for a group of power swimmers who are preparing for water recreation after the snow melts.
Lake Tahoe swim enthusiasts Karen Rogers, adventure swimmer Jamie Patrick, local triathlete Rob Laurie, ski patroller Garrett Harley and photographer Brian Patterson and have announced the formation of the Lake Tahoe Swimming Society.
Carson City, volunteers plan trail through west Carson mountains
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 6:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the super-abridged version of the story, Jeff Potter complained to Carson City supervisors in 2006 that more mountain bike trails were needed in the area. Their response: ...
Ski industry officials: Social media, water access key for the future
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:43pmOLYMPIC VALLEY - More than 500 snow sports industry leaders from across the country descended on Squaw Valley for the National Ski Areas Association's winter conference and trade show this week....
Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dead at 29
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:06pmSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died Thursday, nine days after crashing at the bottom of the superpipe during a training run in Utah.Burke, who lived near Whistler in ...
Paralyzed Nevada man reaches South Pole
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:25pmReno, Nev. (AP) - A Nevada man paralyzed in a 2010 snowmobiling accident has reached the South Pole, traveling about 75 miles in sub-zero temperatures over two weeks to complete the trip on the ...
