Outdoors
Work begins on Sawmill Road bike path
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 6:33pmConstruction season has started in South Lake Tahoe and local bicyclists can look forward to bike tours on a newly created and paved path this summer.The El Dorado County Department of Transport...
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.
Charles Barkley returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:25am
As NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley once put it, “There are worse things to suck at in life than golf.” The TNT basketball analyst, weight loss pitchman, SNL host, Hank Haney poster child, humanitarian, wildly popular everyman and now political commentator will nonetheless put his game on the line once again at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, July 17-22, 2012.
Closer to the catch
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:00amAlmost exactly a year ago, Fred Jackson announced his petition to change a Nevada law banning the commercial harvest of crayfish from Lake Tahoe. Now, the Yerington resident is within weeks of l...
Construction to close Pope-Baldwin Bike Path for up to a month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 6:00amIt's not just road construction that will be hitting the pavement around South Lake Tahoe this summer. Lake Tahoe's Pope-Baldwin Bike Path also has it coming.The U.S. Forest Service will close p...
An Evening With Robert Hannah, Great Great Grandson of John Muir
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 3:02pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters and Range of Light will be hosting an evening with Robert Hannah who is the Great Great Grandson of John Muir. It is sure to be an interesting and enjoyable time. Admission is free but tickets are required so that we do not exceed the legal capcity of the room. Tickets can be picked up at Lake of the Sky Outfitters during normal business hours.No phone reservations please.
Location
Unity at the Lake
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 16.1808" N, 119° 58' 24.9456" W
See map: Google Maps
One last hurrah: Alpine Meadows to close its ski season this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 6:00amCopyright 2012 Tahoe Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, -One last hurrah: Alpine Meadows to close its ski season this weekendMay, 9 2012 2:03 pm M...
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of May 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:14amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 9, 2012.
Outdoors with Don Q: Fishing The California Alps
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:47pm
It’s that time of the year to pick up your copy of a widely-distributed and widely-read annual publication known as “Fishing The California Alps.”
That outdoor newspaper is your personal guide to the fishing, camping, sightseeing and vacationing world in our general area and it has many, many pages of in-depth information provided by lots of experts in their specific areas of knowledge and experience.
Be sure to use this 2012 edition as your handy and ready-to-use guide on what, when, where and how to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Lake Tahoe Water Trail Association launches new website
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:03pmLake Tahoe Water Trail Association has launched its new website, which features more information for paddlers and a day-trip map series.The maps cover all area of the lake and highlight launch poin...
Enter for a chance to win a round of golf at Lake Tahoe with a celebrity at American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:41pm
With the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe South around the corner, you can now enter for a chance to play a round with a celebrity at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course as part of the July 17-22 festivities.
Winners will be picked July 1 by Edgwood Tahoe. The Grand Prize winner will receive two player spots in the Tuesday Celeb-Am on July 17, a Player Gift Bag for both players and accommodations at a South Lake Tahoe resort and casino property, Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17.
Feedback sought on future of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:28amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - State officials are looking for resident feedback to help shape the future of some of the most picturesque and oft-used recreation spots along the north and east shores o...
Genoa trail system grand opening May 12
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:02amThe Carson Valley Trails Association will host the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday.The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle ...
Four Heavenly instructors make PSIA-AASI national team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012-16 national team, with four instructors from H...
U.S. Freestyle Championships come back to Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14 according to a press release from resort. The two-year deal brings the women's ...
Liquigas-Cannondale race team to train at Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour of California Race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 6:11amProfessional road cycling teams continue to take note of Lake Tahoe as a premier outdoor biking destination.
The latest is Liquigas-Cannondale, a professional Italian racing team in the UCI ProTour, who will call North Lake Tahoe home Saturday, May 5 through Friday, May 11 to train for the upcoming Amgen Tour of California, an eight-stage race scheduled for May 13-20 and held throughout the state of California.
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Squaw's Cushing Crossing features competetive pond skimming, kooky costumes
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 6:00amWhat do a peg-legged pirate, Cookie Monster, land shark and a duck all have in common? They all tested their luck crossing the chilly waters of Lake Cushing for The 22nd Annual Cushing Crossing ...
Winter X Games staying in Aspen a little longer
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 10:17amASPEN, Colo. (AP) - ESPN and Aspen Skiing Co. have reached an agreement that will keep the Winter X Games in Aspen and Snowmass Village through 2014.Terms weren't announced Tuesday.The Winter X Gam...
Motherlode Century Bicycling Event is Ready to Roll
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:10amCyclists from far and wide are signing up for the Motherlode Century, being held Sunday May 20, 2012. It promises to be the best bicycle ride Northern California has to offer.
Conveniently staged in the foothills of the beautiful and historic Gold Country, the Motherlode offers three ride options: The Gold Dust (31 miles), The Gold Nugget (67 miles) and the Motherlode (100 miles). All riders will benefit from full SAG support, tasty aid stations, and a delicious post ride dinner on the river.
Fishing report for May 2-9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 12:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 2-9.
Spring skiing and boarding continues: Kirkwood to remain open May 4-6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 9:09amKirkwood Mountain Resort will remain open for the weekend of May 4-6 with limited intermediate and advanced terrain only. The resort will operate Chairs #6, Cornice Express, #10, Wagon Wheel, and #11, The Reut, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No determination has been made for beyond May 6, according to a news release.
Kirkwood to stay open through May 6
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 4:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort will remain open through at least May 6, according to a Monday statement from the resort. The resort has not made a determination for beyond this...
Stand-Up Paddle recommended for new concession
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe may have a new tenant for its brand-new boat house at Lakeview Commons. The city's Parks and Recreation Department has recommended South Tahoe Stand-Up Paddle to fill the space.The...
California stream fishing season opens Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 10:32amIt's the last weekend of April. Do you know where you've left the Red Dot Frogs?California stream fishing season opens Saturday, April 28, and conditions are superior to those last spring, when ...
Fish On: California Opening Day river, lake and stream report
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 4:04pmHere is this week's fishing report and a reminder that Saturday, April 28 is the Opening Day of California lake, river and stream fishing. This report covers water ways throughout Northern California, the Sierra, Nevada and Southern Oregon. To learn more about opening day or to get a California fishing license, go here.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Outdoors with Don Q: Have your California fishing license for opening day
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 3:25pmWith Saturday's opening day of fishing on California waters, you'll need to possess the proper 2012 license to be legal. You can purchase the license and any applicable stamp(s) at a number of South Lake Tahoe area outlets or on the Web. If you plan to fish this weekend, go here for the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams around Northern California and the Sierra. Here's some info on license requirements:
Second showing for 'Walking the West' Documentary
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 1:27pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be offering a second showing of the award winning documentary "Walking the West" about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Due to limited seating please RSVP to (530) 541-1027, or info@lakeoftheskyoutfitters.com. Follow them on Facebook here.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Next to Subway at the Y
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Bonanza Park to break ground next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From 5:30 to 6 p.m. April 30, Edgewood Companies will join South Lake Tahoe officials, neighbors and community members at a groundbreaking ceremony for Bonanza Park, acco...
Comments sought on Heavenly adventure race
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 11:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service is asking for public input on a proposed one-time adventure race at Heavenly Ski Resort in August 2012.The MojoMan Challenge is a competition that...
Hobart Reservoir to open for 2012 fishing season
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 8:47amHobart Reservoir, a small, high-mountain reservoir, located at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the mountains between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2012 fishing season on May 1.
Because of its high elevation and location, this reservoir is normally covered with ice, and surrounded by deep snow drifts, when it opens on May 01.
However, this year is entirely different, ice and snow-wise. It will remain open to fishing through September 30.
Sammy Luebke claims overall title in North Face Masters of Snowboarding
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 10:28amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Sammy Luebke of Squaw Valley clinched the overall The North Face Masters of Snowboarding tour title with a top finish at Snowbird, Utah, on Saturday.After narrowing the field f...
Golf courses prepare to open
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 6:00amThe dry conditions of the recent winter have been a blessing and a curse for the South Shore's golf greens. On one hand, the courses will soon be open, for some, an earlier start than last year....
Warm weather, good flows signal start of rafting season
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 6:00amWith temperatures forecasted to be in the 70s this weekend, all that snowmelt has got to go somewhere. And going with it, down the raised flows of the rivers, will be the region's many rafters a...
Industry leader attributes stable revenue stream to pre-booked vacations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 6:26pmOLYMPIC VALLEY - Snow sport enthusiasts were likely suffering a "snow hangover" last spring, according to Ralf Garrison, director of Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program, an organizatio...
Recent fish plants in Western Nevada by NDOW
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:32amHere are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada by the Nevada Department of Wildlife:
April 09: Wall Canyon in Northern Washoe County: 2,000 rainbow trout: 9.2 inches in length.
April 10: Squaw Creek Reservoir in Northern Washoe County: 4,001 brown trout: 10.2 inches.
April 10: Squaw Creek Reservoir: 1,500 rainbows: 10.3 inches.
April 11: Topaz Lake in Douglas County: 4,010 tiger trout: 10.1 inches.
April 12: Paradise Pond in Reno: 495 rainbows: 10.4 inches.
Don Q's California and Nevada Fishing Report through April 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:35amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 18-25. The opening day for all California fishing is on April 28.
California stream fishing season begins April 28
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:03am
With the ski and board season winding down, it’s almost time to catch some fish in the High Sierra once again.
On Saturday, April 28 the 2012 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in California. The season will then remain open until Thursday, Nov. 15.
If you’re new to the Lake Tahoe and Sierra, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or the entire opening weekend:
Snow golf tournament at Alpine Meadows
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 3:10amWith a Lake Tahoe backdrop, Alpine Meadows’ annual Snow Golf Tournament will tee off at 9 a.m. at the top of the mountain off the Summit Express chairlift Saturday, April 21. This highly anticipated spring event features the only mountaintop snow golf course around. It’s the best of both worlds: skiing or snowboarding combined with golf. What better way to spend a beautiful spring day than on the slopes for a game of snow golf?
Lake of the Sky Outfitters 'Movie Night'
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will be showing the award winning documentary about the Pacific Crest Trail entitled "Walking the West." Admission is free but please RSVP as we have limited seating. There will be a free raffle after the film.
Call 541-1027 to RSVP. See them on Facebook or go Lake of the Sky Outfitters website at www.lakeoftheskyoutfitters.com
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Next to Subway at the Y
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of April 11-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:47pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Sierra-at-Tahoe extends season through April 22; Customer Appreciation Day on April 23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 1:21pmThanks to Mother Nature’s late-season generosity, Sierra-at-Tahoe will extend its season and remain open with full operations every day through Sunday, April 22. Customer Appreciation Day is on Monday, April 23.
Skiers and riders of all ages can purchase a lift ticket for $20 on April 23. All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities.
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 9:46amDespite an unusual dry season that lasted through February, Lake Tahoe ski resorts benefitted from a series of March snowstorms that will extend the season for many.
Forest Service announces spring 2012 recreation area opening dates
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds, d...
U.S. Alpine Championships to return to Squaw Valley in 2013
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:31pmOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - After a 10-year hiatus from the Golden State, the 2013 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will return to the slopes of Squaw Valley.The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Associat...
Kirkwood's Josh Daiek wins Freeskiing World Tour; Squaw's Sean Collin 2nd
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:29pmKIRKWOOD, Calif. - Another sunny spring day greeted the world's best big-mountain freeskiers for the final day of competition of the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood on Sunday.Held to the l...
Homewood Mountain Resort Extends its Season
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 4:20am
With the recent snowfall and fantastic spring conditions Homewood Mountain Resort will reopen the weekend of April 13-15, (Friday through Sunday) giving skiers and riders and extra weekend on the mountain.
Depending on weather conditions, the resort will plan to have the mountain open for guests from top to bottom. Shuttles will operate between the North/South lodges every five minutes throughout the weekend. As always, the shuttle rides are complimentary. Lifts open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Future uncertain for Spooner Lake's Cross Country Ski Area
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:17amSkiers and snowshoe enthusiasts may have seen the last of the groomed trails at Spooner Lake now that Max Jones and his wife, Patti McMullen, have an nounced they will no longer run the Cross Country Ski Area there.
Photos: Subaru Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 11:21amCopyright 2012 Tahoe Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, -Photos: Subaru Freeskiing World Tour at KirkwoodApril, 8 2012 11:22 am MST...
Kirkwood airbag takes flight, derails chairlift
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 4:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A gust of wind blew Kirkwood Mountain Resort's airbag free of its anchors Saturday afternoon and sent it sailing into the Cornice Express chairlift, derailing it.The i...
