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M A G A Z I N E

S U M M E R

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THE SOUNDS

OF SUMMER
Outdoor music beckons from
Truckee to all shores of the lake

SPIRITUAL
S E N S AT I O N S
Becoming one with the lake of
the sky and the Sierra Nevada

FR

EE

ARE YOU
B E A R AWA R E ?

There are responsible ways to live
peacefully with black bears

FUN IN
THE SUN
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FORES

T SERVICE

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Enjoy mountain-inspired California cuisine reflecting the region’s
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n 1933, Henderson Talbot refined luxury real estate marketing, capturing some of
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For nearly 80 years, Coldwell Banker has leveraged sophisticated real estate
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Enlist a Previews Specialist and see how our heritage and
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of a luxury home.

To find your Previews Specialist,
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COME LIVE THE TAHOE LIFESTYLE
Why Lake Tahoe Nevada?
Lake Tahoe, NV provides unparalleled beauty and best of all, ZERO Income Tax

• Are You tired of being taxed to death in California?
• Are You aware of Nevada’s Zero income tax?
• Plus maximum flexibility, maximum benefits and minimum regulation for businesses in Nevada.
• Are you tired of the bumper to bumper scenario? Let Craig help you become a Nevada resident.

Contact Craig for his FREE “Why Nevada?” package.
Since 1989, Craig Zager has been “One of Tahoe’s Natural Resources” when it comes to buying and selling in Lake
Tahoe, NV. Highly accredited, Craig was awarded Coldwell Banker Select’s Top Real Estate Agent in Nevada for the third year in a
row! See what others are saying about their experience using Craig Zager of Coldwell Banker Select…
I worked with
on very short timeline escrow (1031
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• Are you tired of being taxed to death by California? CraigNewaYear holidays. He was instrumentaltax deferredmove the negotiathe Christmas and
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• Imagine NO personal state income tax, NO estate tax, NOisgift tax plustoa cap on property taxes.
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Craig Zager

Lake Tahoe, NV Aerial Photo Taken By: Craig Zager

Craig is not only the best Realtor I have ever worked with, he is quite possibly the best
professional I have ever worked with in any field. Craig made the process extremely easy.
He was thorough, detailed and comprehensive in all aspects of the purchase and sale.
Craig helped to arrange cleaning services, repair services, estimates, and appraisals and
handled all the paperwork with the city and county. Craig knows Lake Tahoe real estate
Craig is not only the best Realtor I have ever worked with, he is quite possibly the best
and he knows how to treat every client like they are the only one he is dealing with. I am
professional I have ever worked with in any field. I am a small company owner who not
sure that was not the case, but that is certainly how he made me feel. It is not possible
only works the stereotypical 20 hours a day, I am on the road 300 days a year to do it. I
for you to make a better choice than to work with Craig Zager on any real estate deal.
needed a team to work with that would not only do their jobs to perfection, but to make
- Steve Henderson
up for the fact that I was paying no attention to the process what so ever. Craig and his
assistant Jennifer made the process extremely easy. They were thorough, detailed and
comprehensive in all aspects of the purchase and sale. They sight-unseen my existing
Craig Zager guided me through purchasing a vacation rental property handled the sale offrom
home a the purchase then he managed a renovation process that
over 3,500 miles away withoutandhitch. And of my new home. They became project managers of both jobs. They
helped to arrange as if it was his own property, at appraisals and handled all
went on for three months after the sale cleaning services, repair services, estimates, no additional
the real estate the a and county. They found could plug him new
cost to me. I buy and developpaperwork with forcityliving, and I wish I me a caretaker for myinto property
every deal I do. He has myand helped recommendation. All in all, working with Craig and his assistant was a
highest me set up the actual move.
tremendous experience. They know their jobs, they know Lake Tahoe and they know how to
- Michael Hambleton, President Integrated Project Solutions, Inc
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that is certainly how they made me feel). It is not possible for you to make a better choice
than to work with Craig Zager on any real estate deal.
— Steve Henderson

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Enjoy

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of the “Nevada side” of Lake Tahoe
• Lake View Homes starting at $600K $350,000
Condos starting at $150,000 • Homes starting at
• Lakefront Homes starting at $2.5K
Lake view and lakefront properties starting at $1,000,000

Craig Zager

(800) 827-4541
[email protected]
188 Hwy 50, Zephyr Cove, NV

COLDWELL BANKER SELECT REAL ESTATE

Resort & Second-Home
Property Specialist

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I N S I D E

T A H O E

D E PA R T M E N T S

LIVING

ADVENTURE

22

yoga tahoe

70

beer can racing

27

bear aware

72

tough mudder

30

electric bikes

74

studying tahoe

36

gear guide

40

getting around

DINING &
E N T E RTA I N M E N T

R E C R E AT I O N

117

sierra seafood

46

summer resorts

124

backcountry eating

54

horseback riding

140

truckee thursdays

57

fishing

60

golf courses

IN EVERY ISSUE
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SUMMER 2014

calendar of events

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T A H O E

I N S I D E

F E AT U R E S
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98

102

HISTORY
CHANNELED

MADE FOR
TA H O E

THE AIR
UP THERE

LAKE OF
THE SKY

20-mile museum on
Donner Summit chronicles
the Sierra Nevada

14

91
Local clothing companies
make sure you’re
dressed to impress

Nothing beats a view
of Big Blue from a
hot air balloon

Behind the scenes of
Tahoe’s biggest
paddleboard race

SUMMER 2014

#HOWDOYOUTAHOE

TAHOE IS NOT ONLY ROOTED IN EXPLORATION IT IS A STATE OF MIND. IT IS ACTION, CHALLENGE AND JOY.
LODGE BASED TREKKING TOURS
WILDERNESS BACKPACKING TRIPS
SELF GUIDED ADVENTURE PACKAGES

BASECAMP AT THE CEDAR HOUSE SPORT HOTEL
OUTSIDE MAGAZINE 2014 TRAVEL AWARD HONOREE

DAY TOURS / PRIVATE GUIDE SERVICE /
WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT RENTALS

800.581.HIKE
[email protected]
www.tahoetrips.com

CASTLE TOURS
@/2

THUNDERBIRD
YACHT CRUISES
@/2

WEDDINGS & EVENTS
@/2

WINEMAKERS’
DINNERS
Public tours run Tuesday through
Saturday, May to October.
Call 800-GO-TAHOE (468-2463)
to book a public tour.
To book a wedding, corporate event,
group tour or private cruise aboard
the magnificent Thunderbird Yacht,
call 775-832-8752.

Lake Tahoe’s
Historic House Museum
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Music on the Beach
FREE Concerts Fridays

M A G A Z I N E

July & August 6:00 - 8:30pm
Kings Beach
State Recreation Area

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S U M M E R

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PUBLISHER
Michael Gelbman

Adam Trumble

ED I TO RS
Kevin MacMillan

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Adam Jensen
Amy Edgett
Mark McLaughlin
Becky Regan
Dylan Silver
Sylas Wright
Tom Lotshaw
Jenny Luna
Margaret Moran
Elyse Brightman
Griffin Rogers
Simone Grandmain
A RT D I REC TO R
Afton Groepper
P U B L I C AT I O N D ES I G N E RS
Carly Hoover
Malisa Samsel

June 27 - Blues Monsters
Sponsored by Rockwood Tree Service

July 11 - Drop Theory
Sponsored by Ogilvy Consulting & Bervid Custom Building

July 18 - Miss Lonely Hearts
Sponsored by Char-Pit, Inc.

July 25 - Zanzibar
Sponsored by Tahoe Mountain Sports & Teva

CO N T RI B U T I N G PH OTO G R A PH ERS
Amy Edgett
Sylas Wright
Victor Babbitt
Dylan Silver
Ralph Cutter
Adam Jensen
Margaret Moran
Ed Youmans
Carrie Richards
Donna Reid
Caryn Haller
Simone Grandmain
Daphne Hougard
Matt Palmer
Mark McLaughlin
Keoki Flagg
Michelle Erskine
Shea Evans
A DV E R T I S I N G CO N S U LTA N T S
Heidi Treadwell
Carolyn O’Connor
Galya Georgieva
Natasha Schue
Michelle Geary
Jacki Tuomey
Stacy Collins
Susan Kokenge
Peggy Cocores

August 1 - The Wrinkle

C I R C U L AT I O N
Josh Sweigert

Sponsored by Tahoe Tech Group

August 8 - Mojo Green
Sponsored by Tahoe Dave’s & Hennessey Heating and Air

August 15 - Keyser Soze
Sponsored by Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival

Tahoe Magazine is a product of the Tahoe Daily Tribune, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, Sierra Sun and Lake Tahoe Action. All content
is copyrighted, May 2014. Tahoe Magazine strives for accuracy and is not responsible if event details change after publication.
Unless otherwise indicated, all photography contained in this magazine is property of Swift Communications, the parent company
of Tahoe Magazine and the Sierra Nevada Media Group.

August 22 - Horsemouth
Sponsored by PR Design and Engineering & Hostel Tahoe

August 29 - Jacked Up
Sponsored by Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Food and beverages available 6:00-8:30pm.
Concerts start at 6:30pm.

www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org

530-546-9000

*Bands are subject to change without notice.

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O N TH E C O V E R

M A G A Z I N E

S U M M E R

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THE SOUNDS

OF SUMMER

PHOTO: MICHELLE ERSKINE

Outdoor music beckons from
Truckee to all shores of the lake

Emerald Bay shimmers during sunset last
summer along the captivating southwest
shore. Though visible for only a few
stretches, the bay is one of Tahoe’s most
iconic locations. Tim and Michelle Erskine
have been capturing the Tahoe area for
over 10 years. Visit ErskinePhotography.com
to see more of their fine art photography.

SPIRITUAL
S E N S AT I O N S
Becoming one with the lake of
the sky and the Sierra Nevada

FR

EE

ARE YOU
B E A R AWA R E ?

There are responsible ways to live
peacefully with black bears

FUN IN
THE SUN
Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts aren’t
only for winter recreation

Move Forward With Confidence

SM

Edee
Campbell
REALTOR
775.232.5262
Edee@
SNPTahoe.com

Neal
Fincher
REALTOR
775.544.6400
Neal@
SNPTahoe.com

Mimi
Komito
REALTOR
775.762.7906
Mimi@
SNPTahoe.com

Ed
Madigan
REALTOR
775.233.4068
EdMadigan@
SNPTahoe.com

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Small
REALTOR
775.742.0424
SSmall@
SNPTahoe.com

Ginger
Stoner
REALTOR
775.813.8420
Ginger@
SNPTahoe.com

Bob
Wheeler
Managing Broker
775.843.9888
BWheeler@
SNPTahoe.com

Darrell
Plummer
Broker/Owner
775.823.3307
Darrell@
SNPTahoe.com

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LAKE TAHOE SPIRIT.

LIVING
Here’s a tip: Ask a local how his or her day is
going, and we guarantee before long, someone will
respond with, “living the dream.” There’s a reason
for that — you just can’t compare life at Lake Tahoe
and Truckee to any other place in the world. And
we’ve made sure to feature several reasons why.

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Jenay Aiksnoras’ SUP yoga classes start
in June and stretch through September.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: LAKE TAHOE YOGA

Y O G A

L I V I N G

Stand Up
and Say Om
This summer, Lake Tahoe studios take yoga
to the shore, the sand, and the SUP
BY JENNY LUNA

Y

ogis around Tahoe
are trading the
unrolling of mats
for the laying out
of towels as more
and more yoga classes move out of
studios and onto the sand.
Beach yoga brings a new perspective to yoga, and we don’t just
mean the breathtaking views of the
lake. Sand alters balance and makes
some poses easier, like headstands,
and others much harder, like balance, said Jenay Aiksnoras of Lake
Tahoe Yoga in Zephyr Cove.
Taking the balance challenge
even farther are the studios offering
stand-up paddleboard yoga right
on the lake. Beginning in July and
August, the classes invite yogis to
test their balance and also enjoy the
occasional fall into Lake Tahoe’s
cool water.
With all the playing going on
this summer, recovery and healing
will be just as part of the fun.
Below are some studios around
Lake Tahoe and Truckee that offer
cool new programs to enjoy the
heat of the day, the blue of the lake
and a centering practice of yoga
among the mountains.

1. MOUNTAIN LOTUS
YOGA
Location: 760 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
Phone: 530-583-7500
Website: mountainlotusyoga.com

After a 30-minute warm up in the
studio, Mountain Lotus in Tahoe
City takes students out on paddleboards for a full one hour of SUP
yoga on the lake. And if the sun isn’t
hot enough, this studio offers hot
yoga as well — 26 poses in 90 minutes in a room heated to 100 degrees
Fahrenheit, or Vinyasa classes at
a comparatively cooler 80 degrees.
Mountain Lotus is located right on
the lake in Tahoe City, so whether
you’re on your SUP or in the studio,
you’ll be able to breathe deeply and
soak in the spirit of the lake.

2. TAHOE YOGA AND
WELLNESS CENTER

Location: 10770 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee, CA
Phone: 530-550-8333
Website: tahoeyoga.com
Local AcroYoga guru Laura
Green offers partner yoga classes at

Tahoe Yoga and Wellness Center for
those looking to share their practice
with a friend. Often called the “Yoga
of Trust,” this style mixes aspects
of acrobatics, healing arts and yoga
and lends itself to deep stretching,
a sense of give and take, and belly
laughs. This early evening Acro class
has become a great place for yogis
to meet before heading to Truckee
Thursdays. And for those looking
to start a day of biking, hiking or
outdoor play with full, expanded
lungs, instructor Priya Hunter offers
an early morning breathing course at
the wellness center.

3. LAKE TAHOE YOGA
STUDIO, SCHOOL &
RETREATS
Location: 100 McFaul Way,
Zephyr Cove, NV
Phone: 775-588-8607
Website: laketahoeyoga.com

The soft sand on the South Shore
offers great new balancing challenges for yogis as well as an easier way
to practice inversions such as the
headstand or shoulder stand. And
even bigger challenges to balance
come on the stand-up paddleboards

out on the water at Zephyr Cove.
Jenay Aiksnoras of Lake Tahoe
Yoga Studio offers beach and SUP
yoga starting in June and stretching through September. Group
packages for bridal and bachelorette
parties, birthday parties and girl
weekend getaways are available
throughout the summer. But since
private classes book up quickly, the
studio recommends reserving 3-4
months in advance.

4. TAHOE WELLNESS
CENTER

Location: 695 Wolf St. # 2979,
Kings Beach, CA
Phone: 530-546-8201
Website: laketahoewellnesscenter.com
Founded by a couple dedicated to spreading wellness, Tahoe
Wellness Center is a healing center
housing chiropractics, yoga, tai chi,
massage and acupuncture. Dr. Lily
Kuehne and her husband Mark
know the healing nature of nature
and hold many yoga classes in the
center’s sand garden during summer months. While breathing into
your downward dog or balancing
in tree pose, you can enjoy the

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Lake Tahoe Yoga in Zephyr Cove books quickly for brides-to-be who bring their bridal party for a relaxing class on the beach. Private classes for honeymooners, bachelorette parties
and girls’ weekends are a new activity to experience the lake in a new way. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: LAKE TAHOE YOGA

soothing sounds from Griff Creek
as it runs through the property and
adds another relaxing element to
the outdoor class. During July and
August, Tahoe Wellness Center
takes classes off the sand and onto
the water for their SUP yoga at
Kings Beach.

5. WANDERLUST YOGA
SQUAW VALLEY

Location: The Village at Squaw
Valley, Olympic Valley, CA
Phone: 530-452-4338
Website: squaw.wanderlustfestival.com
An annual must-do for many
yogis of many levels is Squaw
Valley’s Wanderlust festival. This
four-day festival of music, art,
meditation and celebration is
hosted by Squaw’s home studio
by the same name. This year’s
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SUMMER 2014

Wanderlust takes place July 17-20
and brings big names in yoga
such as Rod Stryker, Gabrielle
Bernstein and local teacher Holly
Hust. Musicians Manic Focus, DJ
Krush and Reno-born group The
Mark Sexton Band are a few of
the musicians scheduled to play
while practitioners pose against the
backdrop of Granite Chief Peak or
Broken Arrow.

6. HIGH ALTITUDE
FITNESS

Location: 880 Northwood Blvd.,
Incline Village, NV
Phone: 775-831-4212
Website: highaltitudefit.net
In an effort to bring the fitness
aspects of the gym to the outdoors,
High Altitude Fitness added an
outdoor park last summer so locals

and visitors could get a good sweat
in the sun. Being such a hub for
climbers, the fitness center also
offers yoga classes geared specially
toward the sore shoulders, arms
and wrists, so many granite-hungry
climbers can ease their pain. The
gym also offers a free community
class Friday mornings at 8 a.m. behind Adrift Tahoe in Kings Beach.
The Vino and Vinyasa event and
Yoga in the Park with local DJs
are some summer events that have
become popular with locals and
tourists alike.

7. THE YOGA CO-OP

Location: 13406 Donner Pass Rd.,
Truckee
Phone: 719-293-4937
Website: yogacooptahoe.com
Hold your half moon pose

while watching water skiers skim
the shore or paddleboarders glide
by with ease. The newest place to
practice is The Yoga Co-op on
Donner Lake. The Co-op hosts
yoga on the docks and hikes on
Donner as well. Experienced
instructors Kate Leist and Kathy
Albers opened the Co-op in
March with the concept that all
instructors rent the space together,
allowing a financial benefit for
teachers and lower prices for students. Drop in classes are offered
for $10, and weekly community
classes cost 5. The space doubles
as space for nutrition and wellness
discussions that align with the CoOp’s philosophies.
– Jenny Luna is a freelance reporter
for the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza and
Sierra Sun newspapers.

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L I V I N G

Bears are a
common sight
around Lake Tahoe.
People must be
responsible with
their food and
garbage to avoid
problems.
PHOTOS: JOHN
AXTELL / NEVADA
DEPARTMENT
OF WILDLIFE

W

elcome to Lake
Tahoe, Jewel
of the Sierra.
Keep in mind
vacationing in
black bear country brings with it
some responsibilities.
Rule one is simple: Keep your
food, your pet’s food and everyone’s garbage out of bears’ paws.
Do not feed bears, accidentally or
intentionally.
Rule two is just as simple: There’s
no excuse for breaking rule one. It is
illegal and it will make trouble not
only for you, but for bears who will
pay the price for your irresponsibility, sometimes with their lives.
“Problems can be completely
avoided if you keep it in the back of
your mind that every moment you
are in Tahoe, there is a bear hiding
behind a tree somewhere,” said Ann
Bryant, director of the Bear Education Aversion Response (BEAR)

Keeping Tahoe’s
bears wild

BY TOM LOTSHAW

League. “You can’t see him, but he
can see you. And he’s waiting for
you to do something for him to
score a meal.”

‘VERY VIGILANT’

Bears have great noses for sniffing out food and trash.
Don’t leave food outside. That includes dirty dishes. Don’t leave food
in a car or even a house if a bear can
smell it and find a way in.
Garbage belongs in bear-proof
trash bins. Never leave it out
overnight in regular trash cans or

lying around outside to be cleaned
up tomorrow.
Like the famous Yogi bear, Lake
Tahoe’s bruins also are “Smarter
than the av-er-age bear.” To get at
a “pic-a-nic basket” or any other
smelly, tasty treat, however small,
they will climb through windows
and break into homes. They will
break into cars. They can make a big
mess doing it.
“One person told me it was
$5,000 or $6,000 to fix the inside
of their car,” Nevada Department
of Wildlife spokesman Chris

Healy said about one bear breakin. “Bears can not only smell where
food is, they have strength and
perseverance to remove barriers between them and food. People need
to be very vigilant.”

‘BEARS PAY THE PRICE’

Lake Tahoe has its share of bear
and human conflicts. But it doesn’t
have to be that way.
“One of the biggest challenges
is the fact that during summer and
fall, the population turns over every
week, and a new bunch of people
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needs to be educated that feeding
the bears is not an option, whether
inadvertent or deliberate,” Healy said.
Local wildlife agencies have heard
reports of vacationers having cocktail
parties and throwing food off the
deck to bears below.
“That is an abomination,” Healy
said. “They’re not pigeons. They’re
not ducks. They’re bears. And as
beautiful as they are and as much as
we all love them, they are much more
lovable when they are wild bears.”
Bears that get a taste of human
food or garbage can come to depend
on it and become dangerous. Sometimes they pay for the dependence
with their lives.

Bears that come to depend on human sources of food sometimes can be rehabilitated.
If so they are released back into the wild, sometimes chased by Karelian bear dogs to
encourage them to fear people. PHOTOS: JOHN AXTELL / NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

A group of people in Incline Village was feeding bears last summer.
Multiple bears started showing up
for handouts. When that food disappeared, one of the bears kept coming
around and started breaking into
homes and cars to find more.
“That bear should be up in the
wild along a stream looking for berries and nuts. Instead, he’s checking
cars for food,” Healy said.
The bear had to be trapped and
killed by state wildlife officials.
“Humans caused it and then
bears pay the price,” Healy said. “If
people are going to come in and
spend time in an environment like
Lake Tahoe, they need to be aware
of all the problems and drama we’ve
gone through trying to keep our
bears wild.”
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‘MAKE IT WORK FOR
ALL OF US’

This is black bear country. Black
bears are a normal sight — even if
they’re not actually black in color,
but brown or cinnamon instead.
No, the bears do not have rabies if
they’re out during the day. No, that’s
not a grizzly bear. No, the bears
are not just waiting to ambush and
attack you or your children or pets.
Those are just three of many bear
misconceptions that people bring to
Lake Tahoe, Bryant said.
If you see a bear while hiking
in the woods, don’t approach it,
but don’t be overly afraid. Enjoy
the experience. Bears are one of
Tahoe’s natural wonders. Keep a safe,
respectable distance, give the bear
space, remember you are in its home

— and then be on your way.
If you see a bear in your yard,
consider letting it know it is in your
yard by banging pots or yelling to
scare it off. Don’t approach it and
keep a safe and respectable distance.
Also ask yourself why you are seeing
a bear in your yard.
“Are you doing something to
attract that bear? If you barbecued
the night before and didn’t clean the
grill and the bear is on your deck,

California or Nevada.
Instead, many more bears die because of humans than the other way
around. They continue to die each
year, whether that’s because they’re
hit by cars, illegally shot or destroyed
because they become dependent on
humans for food.
“It’s a dangerous place to be a
bear,” Bryant said about Lake Tahoe.
“They’ve always been here and
they’re not going away. We’re here

“ IF PEOPLE ARE GOING TO COME IN AND

SPEND TIME IN AN ENVIRONMENT LIKE LAKE
TAHOE, THEY NEED TO BE AWARE OF ALL
THE PROBLEMS AND DRAMA WE’VE GONE
THROUGH TRYING TO KEEP OUR BEARS WILD. ”
CHRIS HEALY, NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
that is a whole different thing and
you need to remove that attractant,”
Healy said.
While black bears have injured
and killed people, and they can
be very dangerous, Bryant points
out that no human has ever been
fatally attacked by a black bear in

and we’re not going away. So we have
to make it work for all of us.”
— Tom Lotshaw is a news reporter for
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a thrice-weekly
newspaper serving Lake Tahoe’s South
Shore communities, including South
Lake Tahoe, Stateline and Meyers.

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L I V I N G

B U S I N E S S

Electric
Tahoe
With the environment in mind,
Tahoe/Truckee region plugs
into electric bike movement
BY DYLAN SILVER

A

s a former employee of Nike, Casey
Metkovich is no
stranger to “aha”
moments. After
all, he was on the design team that
introduced the air pocket into the
famed sneakers in the 1980s.
Now, Metkovich is chasing down
another growing industry — albeit one that’s a lot better for the
environment. The former Huntington Beach resident now owns the
Pedego electric bike dealership in
South Lake Tahoe.
“When I first saw these bikes,
I immediately thought of Lake
Tahoe,” Metkovich said.
Electric bikes are a fast-growing
segment of the bicycle industry. In
Europe, e-bikes have been met with
growing demand from commuters.
And the American market is
beginning to catch on. With Lake
Tahoe’s environmental concerns, the
speedy two-wheelers make sense for
visitors and locals alike.
“The League is really excited that
there are shops around Tahoe renting electric bicycles,” said League
to Save Lake Tahoe deputy director
Jesse Patterson. “One of our main
campaigns is combating pollution,
which means we have spent a lot of

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time pushing for funding
for bike paths and alternative transportation, and
promoting policies that help
make Tahoe more walkable
and bikeable.”
Though electric bicycles
have been around since the
early 1900s, they just started
making appearances in Lake
Tahoe in the last few years.
South Lake Tahoe’s Pedego
dealership opened in late
summer 2013. Metkovich
expects the business to grow in
coming years and hopes the bikes
make a positive impact in the area.
“The neat thing I saw with the
company was the chance for growth
and innovation in an environmentally friendly way,” Metkovich said,
as he unloaded a pair of Pedego’s
beefy Trail Tracker bikes from the
company van at a nearby trail. “The
biggest thing I want people to
know is that Tahoe is getting more
and more bike-friendly, and there’s
another way to get after it.”
The first thing one notices
about the Trail Tracker is the extra
large tires and a disposition that
screams all-terrain. The battery pack
occupies a subtle slot over the back
wheel. The motor is built into the

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hub. Immediately after the bikes
hit the pavement, onlookers start
to inquire.
After asking a few questions, a
pair of older dog-walkers watched
Metkovich zip off silently. On the
seat, the electric power does not
replace pedaling. It adds enough
punch that most hills fail to take
your breath away. All in all, the ride
is smooth. But is it smooth enough

to reduce the number of gasoline
vehicle miles people drive around
Lake Tahoe? Can it reduce the
amount of pollutants that enter the
clear, blue waters?
E-bikes are not the first attempt
at replacing gasoline with electricity
in Lake Tahoe. Several area businesses have installed and promoted electric car charging stations.
Nevada-based energy company
NV Energy has touted efficiency of
electric cars at several local schools.
Agencies often encourage visitors
and locals to take up new, cleaner
ways to get around.
“The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency supports the use of
alternative forms of transportation
that can reduce carbon emissions in

Casey Metkovich, who runs Pedego Lake
Tahoe, cruises near Round Hill Pines on an
electric bike. Metkovich rents and sells the
bikes at his store. PHOTO: DYLAN SILVER

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the Tahoe Basin, including biking,
walking, public transportation,
electric bicycles and electric cars,”
TRPA spokeswoman Kristi Boosman said.
At this point, it’s unclear exactly
how many pounds of carbon dioxide
the e-bikes will save from the atmosphere and how much pollution
they will stop from entering the
lake. But Metkovich insists the
bikes are great for Tahoe for other
reasons. The biggest being they’re
really fun.
Metkovich has a big idea for
summer of 2014. He wants to establish a series of stops around the lake,
where e-bike riders can exchange
batteries. Instead of driving around

the lake, people could ride e-bikes.
Metkovich hopes this will speak
to the new Lake Tahoe visitor: one
who values having a good time
outside, and one who cares about
the environment.
“People come here for aspects of
the environment,” Metkovich said,
surveying a new stretch of bike trail
near Round Hill Beach. “They come
here to experience the mountains.
In the spring, summer and fall, it’s
all about the lake. These bikes are
merely means to enjoy all this.”
— Dylan Silver, a former reporter for
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Discover the history

of Lake Tahoe and Truckee
From the granite rock on Donner Summit peak to the forested slopes
of the Sierra Nevada tumbling to the azure waters of Lake Tahoe,
there is much history to be found at Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Discover
ancient petroglyphs, meet railroad and lumber barons, re-create
elegant roaring 1920s summer days and more at the following
historic landmarks and museums.

DONNER MEMORIAL
STATE PARK EMIGRANT
TRAIL MUSEUM
12593 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee. Open daily 10 a.m.5 p.m. Parking fee is $8. Call
530-582-7892, visit www.
parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503

TRUCKEE RAILROAD
MUSEUM
10075 Donner Pass Road,
Downtown Truckee. Next to the
train depot. Open 10 a.m.4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
and major holidays. Visit www.
truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.
com
 

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

10142 Jibboom St., Truckee.
Summer weekends, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Contact Chelsea
Walterscheid at 530-582-0893
or www.truckeehistory.org.
 

TWENTY-MILE
INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM
ON DONNER SUMMIT
The Donner Summit Historical
Society operates an interpretive
museum along Old Highway
40, from the Eagle Lakes road
in Cisco Grove to beyond
Rainbow Bridge on Donner
Summit.

KIDZONE MUSEUM
11711 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee. Summer hours: Tuesday
through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-

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1:30 p.m., Closed on Monday.
Visit www.kidzonemuwseum.org
or call 530-587-KIDS (5437).

WATSON CABIN
MUSEUM
560 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe
City, 530-583-8717. Open:
Late May-June, weekends
12 p.m.-4 p.m. July-September,
Wednesdays-Mondays,
12 p.m.-4 p.m.

GATEKEEPER’S
MUSEUM
130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe
City, open Wednesday through
Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Memorial Day through Labor
Day; Friday through Saturday,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., October
through Memorial Day.
530-583-1762

TAHOE MARITIME
MUSEUM
5205 W. Lake Blvd.
Homewood. Open Memorial
Day Weekend – October,
Thursday through Tuesday,
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; October
1 to May 31, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Call 530-525-9253 or visit
www.tahoemaritime.org.
 
The Thunderbird
Lodge, and the famed
Thunderbird boat, on
the East Shore.

ED Z’BERG SUGAR
PINE POINT STATE PARK
PINE LODGE HELLMANEHRMAN MANSION
Tahoe’s West Shore, between
Homewood and Emerald Bay.
For hours of operation and tour
information and rates call
530-525-7982

VIKINGSHOLM
Tours daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call
Sugar Pine Point State Park at
530-525-3345 or Vikingsholm
at 530-525-9530. Tours are
$10 for adults and $8 for
children 7-17. Under 7 free.

built in 1921. The Heller
Estate, Valhalla, built in 1924,
including the Valhalla Boathouse
Theater, built originally in early
1900s.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

VALHALLA

Composed of three historic
estates, all listed on the
National Registry of Historic
Houses. Located on Highway
89, Emerald Bay Road,
2.5 miles north of South Lake
Tahoe and 6.5 miles south of
Emerald Bay.
 

Located at Tallac Historic Site.
Visit www.valhallatahoe.com
for special events, Special
programs at the Baldwin
Museum and the Pope House.
Call 530-541-5337 for more
information and reservations.

BALDWIN MUSEUM

Free, call 530-541-5227 for
summer hours. Located at Tallac
Historic Site.
Visit www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu.
 

THE POPE ESTATE

Located at Tallac Historic Site.
AKA the “Vatican Lodge,”
original section build in 1894,
completed to today’s structures
in 1899. The Dextra Baldwin
House, The Baldwin Museum,

THE LAKE TAHOE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe. Visit www.
laketahoemuseum.org or call
530-541-5458 for hours of
operation.

The Old Jail Museum in Truckee is a
must-see for locals and visitors.

INCLINE VILLAGE
& CRYSTAL BAY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: TRUCKEE DONNER
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The society’s latest exhibit
is entitled “The Early Years”
and tells the story of Incline
Village and Crystal Bay from
1870-1970. Open daily, it is
located across the hall from
Starbucks in the center of the
Incline Village community, at
the intersection of Tahoe and
Village boulevards. Learn more
at www.tahoehistory.org
 

THUNDERBIRD LODGE

5000 Highway 28,
Incline Village. Visit www.
thunderbirdtahoe.org, call
775-832-8750, public tours
May to October, open TuesdaySaturday, tour times vary.
Visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org
or call 775-832-8752.

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Located on Hwy 50 next to Lakeview Commons Beach

3131 Harrison Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530)600-0267 www.TahoeBikeCompany.com

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Our Shop is on the Bike Path
Close to the Casinos
Newest Bike Fleet in Tahoe
Large Groups Are Welcome
New & Used Bikes Sales
Electric Bike Sales & Service

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1 Kelty PK50
backpack
Modular packs may
be the future of
backpacking. With
a large removable
pocket, Kelty’s
PK50 can be used
as a daypack or
an overnight bag.
Each compartment
is dedicated to a
specific use: tent,
sleeping bag,
sleeping pad, etc.
Rather than the
traditional duffel-bag
style, the PK50 is an
intelligently designed
backpack that will
keep you organized
on the go.
Available at Granite
Chief Inc. 11368
Donner Pass Road,
Truckee, CA,
530-587-2809

2 “Tahoe Rim Trail”
3rd Edition by Tim
Hauserman
Lake Tahoe’s 165mile Tahoe Rim Trail
is one of the most
spectacular multiuse
trails in the country.
Tim Hauserman’s
guide will allow you
to pick and choose
sections for day
hikes or traverse the
entire length. Not
only does the book
include maps, it also
has offers tons of
information on the
plants and animals
you’ll find along the
trail.
Available at Tahoe
Mountain Sports,
8331 North
Lake Blvd.,
Kings Beach, CA,
530-546-7001
3 Dakine Classic
long-sleeve rashguard
High altitude sun
can soak the energy
right out of you. Sun
stroke is very common
in Lake Tahoe,
as are cherry red
sunburns. The DaKine
Classic rashguard
is a lightweight shirt
that’s excellent for
protecting you from
the rays— in or out
of the water. It dries
quickly too.
Available at Tahoe
Adventure Company,
10722 Martis Drive,
Truckee, CA,
530-913-9212

4 Prana Meme pant
If you’re more active
than the average
person, you’re going
to need a better
than average pant.
For hiking through
puddles or stand-up
paddle camping,
Prana’s Meme pant
won’t let you down.
The quick-drying
stretch nylon has the
look of jeans, but
is lighter and more
breathable.
Available at Village
Ski Loft, 800
Tahoe Blvd.,
Incline Village, NV,
775-831-3537
5 Gibbon Classic
slackline
Slacklining has taken
off. The balance sport
is fairly addictive.
Easy to set up and
sturdy, Gibbon is
the largest maker
of slacklines in
the country. Their
webbing comes in
different lengths and
widths. The 2-inch
wide 82-foot long
Classic is a great
starter.
Available at High
Altitude Fitness, 880
Northwood Blvd.,
Incline Village, NV,
775-831-4212
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6 Stanley Two Cup
Vacuum Bottle
Every outdoors person
needs a dedicated
mug. For many, this
vessel is one of their
more treasured items.
Stanley has made high
quality products for
over 100 years. Their
new Two Cup Vacuum
Bottle is no different.
It keeps drinks cold or
hot for hours. It won’t
break. And the top
separates into two
cups for sharing.
Available at K-Mart,
1056 Emerald
Bay Road, South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-541-8971
7 GSI Coffee Mill
For serious coffee
drinkers, the day
doesn’t start until that
first cup of Joe. And
for those who can’t
stand the idea of
gas station flavor—
even out in the
wilderness— there’s
now the GSI Coffee
Mill. The 6-inch tall,
9-ounce grinder will
ensure that your mug
is filled with only the
freshest brew.
Available at Lake of
the Sky Outfitters,
1023 Emerald
Bay Road, South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-541-1027

8 Riviera Voyager
12’6”
Stand-up paddling
might as well be the
official summer sport
of Lake Tahoe. To get
out on the lake, you
need a board that’s
sturdy, stable and
has a great glide.
The Voyager is one
of the finest and most
affordable touring
boards on the market.
Whether you’re
making a loop around
Fannette Island or
checking out Crystal
Bay, the Voyager will
take you there.
Available at South
Tahoe Stand-up
Paddle, 3115
Harrison Ave., South
Lake Tahoe, CA, 530416-4829
9 Chaco Updraft X2
sandal
Hopping boulders
along the East Shore
takes a special kind
of footwear. Chaco’s
Updraft X2 is the
type of versatile,
amphibious sandal
that’s built just right
for Lake Tahoe. Made
with high quality
webbing and rubber,
Chacos have been
known to last nearly a
lifetime and, available
in dozens of colors,
the company doesn’t
skimp on style, either.
Available at Tahoe
Sports LTD, 4000 Lake
Tahoe Blvd., Suite 7,
South Lake Tahoe,
CA, 530-544-3384

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Boda bike
On those beautiful
sunny Tahoe
days don’t get
stuck in the traffic
along Highway
89. Rather than
carting all your
beach necessities
in the trunk of your
car, grab a Yuba
Cargo Bike and
carry everything
you need. The
Mondo is perfectly
suited for a cruise
to the beach. With
massive optional
saddlebags, you’ll
have no shortage
of storage for
beers, blankets
and even a
small barbecue.
Available from
yubabikes.com

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1 Eno Pronest
Hammock
Hammocks
may be the
greatest addition
to backpacking
since backpacks.
For those who sleep
comfortably in the
swinging beds,
the ultra-light Eno
Pronest can provide a
fantastic alternative to
the bumbling, heavy
tent. For a quick nap
or a full night’s rest,
you can string up
the 12-ounce nylon
hammock almost
anywhere.
Available at Mountain
Hardware & Sports,
11320 Donner Pass
Road, Truckee, CA,
530-587-4844

2 Innova Pro Boss disc
Disc golf courses have
sprouted up all over
Lake Tahoe. Tossing
the disc is a fun
summertime activity
and a great excuse
for a walk in the
woods. For those who
are serious about the
sport, there’s Innova’s
Pro Boss, the world
record holding long
distance driver. Fore!
Available at Swigards
True Value Hardware,
200 North Lake
Boulevard, Tahoe City,
CA, 530-583-3738

5 Patagonia Drifter
2.0
Looking for a rugged
shoe that won’t flood
when you step in
a little snowmelt?
Patagonia’s new
Drifter 2.0 is a
great fit for Lake
Tahoe’s most active
guys. Waterproof
and breathable,
the low-cut boot is
features a full-grain
leather upper and a
molded anatomical
polyurethane footbed.
No matter how
slippery the granite
gets, the Vibram
outsole provides
outstanding grip.
Available at
Patagonia, 1960
Olympic Valley Road,
Squaw Valley, CA,
530-581-7209

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3 Petzl Tikka XP
There’s a lot more
to a headlamp than
strap and bulb.
Petzl’s new Tikka XP
adds features like
“Constant Lighting”
technology, which
means the light won’t
dim as the batteries
drain. There’s also
a selection of beam
widths and lengths to
provide the right light
in any situation. Top
it off with a red
light to maintain
night vision
and you
may have
the perfect
headlamp.
Available at
Alpenglow
Lake
Tahoe, 415
North Lake
Boulevard,
Tahoe City, CA,
530-583-6917

4 Kitsbow Jersey
For mountain bikers,
Kitsbow is the
ultimate in durable,
fashionable, functional
clothing. In every
piece of product,
the California-based
company focuses
on craft, style and
function. Their
Long Sleeve All
Mountain Jersey is the
cornerstone of their
collection. Built with
cordura and merino
yarns, the LSAM can
match the constantly
changing conditions
on Lake Tahoe’s trails.
Available at shop.
kitsbow.com

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6 Giro Cipher helmet
In you’re serious
about downhill
mountain biking,
there’s no substitute
for a great full-face
helmet. Giro’s new
Cipher is no joke
when it comes to
protection and
comfort. With a
lightweight fiberglass
shell, plush interior
padding and a variety
of vents, this brain
bucket will keep your
head safe — even
through the gnarliest
of rock gardens.
Available at Watta
Bike Shop, 2933 B
Highway 50 South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-544-7700
7 Tahoe Heat Hot
Sauce
Tahoe has many
unique local products.
Adding to that list
is Tahoe Sauce
Company’s Tahoe
Heat, a blend of
Serrano peppers,
garlic, yellow onion,
distilled vinegar, salt,
ginger and black
pepper. For grilling or
to toss in the picnic
basket, the 5-ounce
bottles will spice up
any meal, in a special
Lake Tahoe kind of
way.

Available at Grass
Roots Natural Foods,
2030 Dunlap Drive,
South Lake Tahoe,
CA, 530-541-7788
8 Ruffwear Grip Trex
Fido’s paws may not
be made to handle
long scrambles on
the open granite. But
that’s OK. Check out
Ruffwear’s latest in
paw protection, the
Grip Trex. For dogs
that love to get out in
the great wide open,
the high performance
boots feature a sturdy
slip-on Velcro system
and resilient outer
sole for exceptional
traction over any kind
of terrain.
Available at Dog.
Dog. Cat. 4000 Lake
Tahoe Boulevard,
South Lake Tahoe,
CA, 530-541-2322
9 GSI Outside Inside
Chess Game
No matter where
you end up, GSI’s
new line of packable
games is going to
add some fun to your
camp. Folding into
3.25-inch by 6.5-inch
rectangle, the tiny sets
are light enough for
even the staunchest
backpacker. If you’re
not a chess fan,
there’s also ludo,
checkers, reverse and
backgammon.

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Available
at Lake of the
Sky Outfitters,
1023 Emerald Bay
Road, South Lake
Tahoe, CA,
530-541-1027
10 Jamis Nemesis
Sport
From the Flume Trail
to Toad’s Wild Ride,
Lake Tahoe has a
variety of mountain
bike trails. You’ll need
a ride that can do it
all. Jamis’ Nemesis
series can handle
anything you roll its
way. The 650B wheel
size is big enough
to charge over
chatter. It rides well
in softer stuff and can
dominate the single
track.
Available at Sierra
Ski and Cycle,
3430 Lake
Tahoe
Boulevard,
South Lake
Tahoe, CA,
530-5417505

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INCLINE VILLAGE

This luxury village is
home to some of the
wealthiest people in
the world. When you
drive through, take
Lakeside Drive to view
the large estates that
border the lake on the
northeast side of the
lake. Only five miles
from the casinos, and
30 miles from Reno,
Incline Village offers
private beaches to
its residents and
some guests, and
beautiful views of the
West Shore.

KINGS BEACH

Just west of Incline
Village, Kings Beach
sits atop Lake Tahoe.
With easy access to
Truckee, the casinos
and the lake, Kings
Beach truly lives up to
its name. And it’s only
going to get better.
With $48 million
in improvements
scheduled for the
downtown corridor,
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visitors between the
shopping areas and
the recreation area,
filled with volleyball
courts, sandy beaches
and barbecue spots.
Also, look for the
free concerts and art
shows this summer.

NORTHSTAR

Just north of Kings
Beach on Highway
267, halfway
between Truckee and
the lake, Northstar
is an up-and-coming
resort area that is
filled with summertime
activities. Best known
for its shopping
(jewelry, kids’
clothing, outdoor
gear, you name it)
and its mountain
biking, Northstar
is perfect for an
afternoon with the
kids. Also home to
the $300 million Ritz
Carlton, Lake Tahoe,
and a multi-millionredeveloped base
area, Northstar will
play host to a number
of fun summer festivals
and events.

If you live here long enough,
you stop seeing the lake as
a region. It’s because all
those little communities
surrounding the lake — from
the 25,000 people in South
Lake Tahoe to the 250 in
Carnelian Bay — have unique
local identities they do not
want to lose. This guide will
help you understand where
you are as you tour beautiful
Lake Tahoe.
TRUCKEE

The town of Truckee
is the gateway to
the lake. With a rich
history of saloons,
gunslingers and other
wild west fantasies,
it works hard to keep
its local charm while
playing host to the
thousands of guests
who stay in the area
each year. With
nearby Donner State
Memorial Park and a
downtown shopping
area, Truckee can
entertain visitors with
some time on their
hands. In the summer,
the town comes out
every Thursday in
the downtown area
to show off area
merchants, share
stories and hang out
as a community.

SQUAW VALLEY

Halfway between
Truckee and the
lake on Highway
89, Squaw Valley
USA is best known
as a great winter
ski resort and home
of the 1960 Winter
Olympics. But the
little-known secret is
that Squaw’s summers
are pretty fun, too.
The Tram Car takes
visitors up to the top
of the mountain to
enjoy wonderful lake
views, a swimming
pool, restaurant, bar
and, on occasion, live
music. The base area
provides shopping
and family activities,
and plenty of parking.

HOMEWOOD
ALPINE
MEADOWS

Just a couple miles
south of Squaw,
Alpine Meadows
is a mountain area
that offers plenty of
hiking, biking and
exploring. Paired
with a laid-back local
feel, Alpine Meadows
is worth a stop in
the summer. And if
you ski, definitely
make a trip back
for “Cornology” —
what the resort calls
its science of skiing
spring snow.

TAHOE CITY

On the northwest side
of the lake, Tahoe
City is a perfect little
hamlet for visitors
to enjoy the quiet
of the lake while
having plenty of
entertainment options
close by. With good
restaurants and easy
access to a public
beach, Tahoe City has
everything you need.
Try the free Sunday
afternoon concerts
on the beach, and
the best golfing deal
around at Tahoe City’s
nine-hole course.

On the West Shore
just south of Tahoe
City lies Homewood,
a small winter ski
resort that hosts
concerts and other
entertainment in the
summer. Homewood
is one of the most
beautiful places
to stay, as it is
surrounded by oldgrowth elm and pine
trees, and sits just
yards from the lake.
And if you get a
chance, talk to some
of the locals — they
are the definition of
“tight-knit community,”
and you might learn
a thing or two from
them, especially about
our curious bear
population.

TAHOMA/
MEEKS BAY

This little neighborhood
on the West Shore
offers luxurious
views of the lake,
and great access to
nearby state parks.
Meeks Bay has its own
fire station, one of
the few developments
other than homes
in this classic Tahoe
vacation spot.

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The largest of the
cities around Lake
Tahoe, South Lake
has a large variety
of entertainment
options. The area’s
biggest casinos bring
in the area’s biggest
acts (including Lady
Antebellum last
summer) so if nightlife
is what you’re
looking for, make a
trip to South Lake.
If you want to stay
out of the car, South
Lake is a bicyclefriendly designated
community, so rent a
bicycle and enjoy
the region’s many
scenic rides.

Just south of South
Lake Tahoe, Meyers
is a funky town that
is home to many
locals in the region.
If you’re looking for
a trip off the beaten
path, try lunch or
dinner in Meyers,
and come back
telling about the
“real” Tahoe.

KIRKWOOD

About one hour
south of the lake,
Kirkwood is a ski
resort with plenty of
summertime options,
including shopping,
lodging, biking,
hiking and
fly fishing.

GLENBROOK
HEAVENLY

Heavenly Village
also offers shopping
selections and
gondola rides during
the summer, and is
perfect for a family.
The gondola will
take you to gorgeous
views of the lake, and
the hike back to town
is perfect for those
who are in shape —
or want to be.

ZEPHYR COVE

Located on the
southeast part of
the lake, Zephyr
Cove is a historic
area. Businesses
nearby offer a slew
of fun activities,
including cruises
aboard the M.S. Dixie
or Tahoe Queen, to
horseback riding, to
kayaking, parasailing
or boating.

On the East Shore of
Lake Tahoe, historic
Glenbrook epitomizes
the idea of rural and
lake. Only 150 acres
of the town have been
developed, leaving
homeowners and
visitors undisturbed
serenity and
unique recreational
opportunities.

SAND HARBOR

it is no wonder
Sand Harbor is one
of the most popular
spots on the lake. You
can catch the Flume
Trail and the Tahoe
Rim Trail nearby,
while exploring the
backcountry between
Lake Tahoe and
Carson City.

With a sandy
beaches, boat
launches, picnic spots
and access to worldclass biking, hiking
and fishing,
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Your Favorite Toy, Book & Game Stores. Fun for All Ages!

Your favorite toy
and game store.
Fun for all ages.
Boatworks Mall,
Downtown Tahoe City

530.581.GAME

Boatworks Mall
Downtown Tahoe City
530.581.4263

Squaw Valley
In the Village
530.584.6133

Barifot Mountain Photo
serving both professional photographers & beginners since 1972

Professional Film & Digital Lab

TAHOE CITY

Photo courtesy of Jim Kass

Your place for summer fun at the lake!
Tahoe City Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, May 29 - September 25
Concerts at Commons Beach
Sundays, June 22 - September 7
Movies on the Beach
Wednesday Nights, June 25 - August 20

Personal Gifts and Souvenirs

film processing • online prints
photo restoration

Solstice Festival
June 19 - 22

passport photos
holiday/greeting cards

4th of July Fireworks

digital prints • frames
photo books • albums

Farm to Table Dinner
July 8

Gifts Completed in a Day
Place your images on anything!

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
August 15 - 17

Oktoberfest
October 4

530.583.3348
VISITTAHOECITY.COM

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Pacific Fine Arts Festival
August 15 - 17

t-shirts • flags • travel mugs
coasters • aprons • magnets
calendars • unique letter art
glass & aluminum art

...Copies & more!

530.583.5050

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351 north lake blvd
tahoe city, ca
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On the West Shore of Lake Tahoe

Come Enjoy Traditional Swiss Lakewood
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North Lake Tahoe

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STORAGE & MARINE

775-831-5625
www.inclineboatstorage.com

• Certified Mechanics
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• Shrink Wrap






Winter & Annual Rates
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775-831-5622
www.laketahoehighperformancemarine.com

• Full Mechanical Repairs
By Certified Mechanics
• Pick-Up & Delivery Service
• Winterizing & Summerizing

• Custom Builds
• Supercharger Installation
• Six-Drive Setup

875 Oriole Way • Incline Village, NV 89451

R E C R E AT I O N
From mountain biking, hiking and disc golfing at our
ski resorts, to plenty of beaches dotted around the
lake, to countless fishing holes and 17 golf courses
from which to choose, having fun in the sun at Tahoe
and Truckee will keep you busy all summer long.

Tyler Sargeant of Truckee rides on
the Donner Rim Trail.

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No Snow?
No Problem
Lake Tahoe and Truckee ski destinations
offer plenty to do in the summer
BY GRIFFIN ROGERS

W

hen the last mound of snow
melts, and skis and snowboards are packed away tightly for
the summer, one might think the
fun has ended at the majority of
Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts.
Well, think again.
Whether it’s zip lining through
a clove of trees, horseback riding in
the basin’s backcountry or mountain biking toward breath-taking
views, many of the region’s ski resorts give visitors a reason to return
in the summer.
Most of the resorts continue offering an array of outdoor activities
during the warm season that will
keep visitors busy without the need
for skis or snowboards. New activities are added annually, and they all
seem to focus on the same thing:
enjoying Lake Tahoe’s big backyard.
To help you decide which mountain resort you’d like to explore this
summer, check out the following list.

During summer, Homewood
Mountain Resort offers a little
more than five miles of mountain
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Squaw Valley offers a variety of live music throughout the summer. PHOTO: MATT PALMER / SQUAW VALLEY

HOMEWOOD
MOUNTAIN RESORT

With a little more than five miles
of mountain biking trails, Homewood offers an outdoor experience
that will challenge even the most
advanced cyclists in Tahoe.
Much of the trail network, which
also can be hiked, has been given a
difficulty rating of black diamond
with certain sections described as
both technical and strenuous. However, a less demanding experience
can be found on the nearby forest
service trails that connect to the
West Shore resort.
Whichever path visitors choose,
they still can expect to see the incomparable views of Lake Tahoe for
which Homewood is known.
“It’s definitely a nice change from
winter and equally as beautiful,”
said Paul Raymore, director of
marketing and sales.
Other summer activities: Home-

wood Days music festival, arts and
crafts fairs and swimming.
» learn more: skihomewood.com

SQUAW VALLEY

From paintball and disc golf to
tennis and geocaching, there’s no
doubt visitors at Squaw Valley will
have a lot to keep them busy this
summer.
The resort located just northwest of Tahoe City houses a
12,000-square-foot speedball
course at the base of the 3,600acre mountain where families
and friends — while taking cover
behind bunkers and other artificial
obstacles — can participate in an
enthralling game of paintball.
But guests also can head over to
the tennis courts, set on a ridge top
at 8,200 feet at High Camp. There,
they can rent racquets, purchase tennis balls at the sports shop and play a
game of tennis before taking a break

in the heated swimming lagoon.
Other summer activities: aerial
tram rides, roller-skating, hiking, biking, golf, miniature golf, swimming,
live music and a newly renovated
1960 Winter Olympic museum.
» learn more: squaw.com

HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN
RESORT

At 9,123 feet, you’d be hardpressed to find a better view of
South Lake Tahoe and the beautiful
country surrounding it. Lucky for us,
Heavenly makes this happen without the need for rigorous hiking.
The Gondola, which can be
accessed from Heavenly Village,
consists of a 2.4-mile ride up
Heavenly’s mountain that gives
visitors the chance to stop at a
14,000-square-foot observation
platform about mid-way.
But for those who wish to continue to Tamarack Lodge, ropes courses

and zip lines await. There, guests are
greeted with a rare opportunity to
glide through Tahoe’s trees.
Heavenly spokesperson Sally
Gunter said the resort hopes to
open more summer activities soon.
“Our overall goal for this is to
have more options and offer more
inspirational outdoor activities and
educational opportunities for our
guests that come up,” she said.
Other summer activities: tubing
hill, hiking and rock wall.
» learn more: skiheavenly.com

GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT

Claiming to offer the first Aerial Adventure Park in California,
Granlibakken in Tahoe City has
sought to get visitors off the ground
and into the trees via The Treetop
Adventure Park.
Participants at the park are able
to travel through the forest on
platforms, bridges and zip lines
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R E S O R T S

left: Guests can cool off in
the summer at Squaw Valley’s
swimming pool, located at
High Camp at 8,200 feet.
below: Visitors at Squaw
Valley have access to several
bike trails during the summer.

PHOTOS: DAPHNE HOUGARD /
SQUAW VALLEY

from 15 to 50 feet in the air. A
number of courses are provided at
the activity, which is suitable for
anyone age 5 and up.
For a more relaxing experience,
tryout the resort’s revitalizing sauna
or palatial pool and hot tub.
Other summer activities: private
nature trail, outdoor parcourse
(fitness trail) and tennis.
» learn more: granlibakken.com

and Truckee offers several more
options for visitors including wine
walks, fly fishing and live music.
Other summer activities: golf,
gem panning, miniature golf, 9-hole
disc golf, STRIDER Adventure
Zone, roller skating, geocaching,
bungee trampoline/ropes challenge,
crafts, tennis, paddling and more.
» learn more:
northstarcalifornia.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

DIAMOND PEAK

It’s no secret that Lake Tahoe is
a great place to soak up the sun on
a warm summer day, but the clear
night skies that follow are equally
enjoyable and provide great views
for stargazing.
Northstar seems to embrace
this by providing Tahoe Star Tours
during the warm season as a unique
and educational activity for all.
Tours, which start at the top of
the Highlands Gondola, involve
spending an evening in front of a
warm fire with smores, wine, coffee
or hot chocolate — all while studying the stars.
However, if you’re still intent on
daytime recreation, the resort located directly between Kings Beach
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Summers at Diamond Peak are
what officials call “human-powered,” meaning visitors are basically
free to explore every trail on the
mountain, be it by bike or hike.
The longest trail on the Incline
Village mountain is about 2.5 miles
from top to bottom, but the most
popular is the hike to Snowflake
Lodge, said resort Marketing Coordinator Jaclyn Ream. The 1.5-mile
hike to the lodge is a short one, but
several steep sections keep it fun.
“It’s a good workout,” she said.
Once there, guests will have
incredible views from the lake. And
remember to pack a lunch, as picnic
tables are provided.
» learn more: diamondpeak.com

TAHOE DONNER

They call it one of the premier
golf courses in the High Sierra, and
at Tahoe Donner, located in Northern Truckee, there’s no question why.
The resort’s golf course is loaded
with scenic views as players stroll
down bright green fairways.
It was even nominated by Golf
Digest magazine for Best Remodeled Golf Course in America after
receiving renovations in 2007.
For water activities, there’s The
Beach Club Marina on the east end
of Donner Lake. There, visitors can
try a variety of lake sports including
windsurfing, paddle boarding, swimming and boating.
Other summer activities:
camping, hiking, recreation center,
swimming pool, horseback riding,
biking and tennis.
» learn more: tahoedonner.com

KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN
RESORT

Not everyone gets to experience
what it’s like to go horseback riding
in the Eastern Sierra, but it’s happening all summer at Kirkwood.
Located off the Old Carson
Trail on Highway 88, roughly an
hour south of South Lake Tahoe,
Kirkwood Corrals provides guests
with scenic getaway via horseback.
Guests can choose how long they
want to ride before passing through
creeks, meadows with high grass and
pine-filled forests.
However, if you’d like to get a little more exercise, hiking is available
at all ability levels, and the trails vary
in terrain and length.
Chairlift rides are also available
to hikers on the weekends.
Other summer activities:
biking, climbing wall, zip lining
and disc golf.
» learn more: kirkwood.com
— Griffin Rogers is a news reporter for
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a thrice-weekly
newspaper serving Lake Tahoe’s South
Shore communities, including South
Lake Tahoe, Stateline and Meyers.

Participants at The Treetop Adventure Park in Granlibakken Resort travel through
the forest on platforms, bridges and zip lines. PHOTO: DONNA REID / GRANLIBAKKEN

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Life’s a beach
Everyone at Tahoe has his or her favorite beach. Find yours on the list below, or for a full list and map,
visit www.tahoepublicbeaches.com, and be sure to download the “Tahoe Beaches” app to your smartphone.

NORTH SHORE/
TRUCKEE

BURNT CEDAR BEACH:
Incline Village saves its beach
space for residents, but there are
day passes for guests. Sweeping
paths meandering past restful
benches, barbecues, the snack
bar and heated pool. Outdoor
tiki bar. Lakeshore Drive, 1.4
miles east of the Hyatt and
Country Club Drive.

CARNELIAN BAY
BEACH:
Between Gar Woods and Sierra
Boat Co. on North Shore. Dogs
legal. Restrooms, benches and
footpaths. Mostly rocky beach,
picnic tables available.

CHIMNEY BEACH:
Highway 28, tucked away on
Nevada’s East Shore, just east
of Sand Harbor. Very limited
roadside parking. Small parking
lot as well for free parking.
Accessed via hike down from
highway. No public facilities.
Barbecues available.

HIDDEN BEACH:

NORTH TAHOE BEACH:

SECLINE BEACH:

Highway 28, tucked away on
Nevada’s East Shore between
Incline Village and Sand
Harbor. Very limited roadside
parking. Accessed via small
hike along highway. No public
facilities.

Directly across from Safeway
in Kings Beach. Some parking,
grassy areas, volleyball court,
picnic tables.

At the end of Secline Street in
Kings Beach, just south of the
junction of Highway 267. Very
limited parking, undeveloped
rocky beach with access to lawn
areas, picnic tables and fire pits.

HYATT REGENCY LAKE
TAHOE:
Private beach for hotel guests in
Incline Village. Boat, jet ski and
other rentals are accessible from
Ski Beach and the Hyatt’s Beach.

INCLINE BEACH:
Reserved for Incline Village
residents, temporary renters or
homeowner’s association. Day
passes for guests. Outdoor tiki
bar. Lakeshore Drive, just west of
Ski Beach.

KINGS BEACH STATE
RECREATION AREA:
On Highway 28 in Kings Beach
on North Shore. A large, free
sand beach with paid state
parking ($10). Boat, jet ski
and other rentals are available.
Barbecue areas, kid’s park, and
public restrooms.

COMMONS BEACH:

LAKE FOREST BEACH:

Playgrounds, soft green grass,
mini-climbing wall, picnic tables,
barbecues. No dedicated
parking, no dogs allowed.
Located directly east of the
“Wye” intersection (Highways
28 and 89) on Highway 28 in
downtown Tahoe City.

At the foot of Bristlecone off Lake
Forest Road 1.5 miles east of
Tahoe City with picnic tables and
fire pits.

CHAMBERS BEACH:
1 mile south of Homewood on
Highway 89. Access is limited
to foot or bicycle traffic only. No
public parking.

MOON DUNE BEACH:
Across from Rustic Cottages
Motel in Tahoe Vista on the
North Shore. Small sandy beach
with picnic tables and fire pits.
Roadside parking.

PATTON BEACH:
Small stony beach adjacent to
Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the
Kayak Cafe in Carnelian Bay.
Limited parking, picnic tables.

SAND HARBOR:
Highway 28, 2.5 miles South
of Incline village. Tahoe’s most
popular and perhaps most
beautiful beach. Limited parking.
Pay to park. There are no walk-ins
or drop-offs allowed at the park.
There is a transit service running
regularly from Incline village
Memorial Day to Labor Day. Go
to tahoetransportation.org/transit/
eastshoreexpress for schedule
information. Entrance fee. No
roadside parking. No dogs.

SKI BEACH:
Reserved for Incline Village
residents. Day passes for guests.
Boat ramp, barbecue areas, kids
climbing structures, slides and
swings and volleyball courts.
Lakeshore Drive, across street
from Hyatt.

SKYLANDIA BEACH:
Off of Lake Forest Road 1/2
mile east of Tahoe City with
picnic tables and fire pits.
Stony beach.

CAVE ROCK BEACH:

POPE BEACH:

Find this beach off Highway 50
on the southeast side of the lake,
near Zephyr Cove. Public. Dogs
are allowed in park, must be
on a leash, not allowed in the
beach area. Parking fee. Boat
launch fee.

South Lake Tahoe, first beach
off Highway 89 as you head
toward the West Shore. Excellent
for families. There is a parking
fee. No barbecues. No dogs.

EL DORADO BEACH:
South Lake Tahoe beach, close to
Lakeside Beach in proximity and
description, this area is public.

KIVA BEACH:
South Lake Tahoe beach just
north of Camp Richardson. From
South Lake Tahoe head North at
the “Y” onto Highway 89, about
3 miles to the entrance, turn right
at Fallen Leaf Lake Road. Dogs
allowed, but must be leashed.
Public beach. No barbecues.

SPEEDBOAT BEACH:

WILLIAM KENT BEACH:

Also known as Bucks Beach.
At the bottom of Speedboat
Avenue, off of Highway 28
just past the Cal-Neva on the
California side. Small sandy
beach, very limited parking.

On Highway 89, 2.5 miles
south of Tahoe City. Camping,
picnic tables and fire pits, small
sandy beach.

TAHOE STATE
RECREATION AREA:
Highway 28 on the eastern edge
of Tahoe City, adjacent to the
Boatworks Mall, $5 to park.

TAHOE VISTA
RECREATION AREA:
Highway 28 at National
Avenue, in Tahoe Vista.
Picnic tables and fire pits, boat
launch fee.

WEST END BEACH:
On the west end of Donner Lake
in Truckee. Shaded picnic and
barbecue areas for families. Free
parking available along Old
Highway 40.

SOUTH SHORE

LAKESIDE BEACH:
South Lake Tahoe. Members
only, but that includes Park
Avenue area hotels, motels and
the casinos. No dogs. No fee.
No barbecues. The water is
not as clear on this part of the
lake, due to the inflow of the
upper Truckee River into the
lake nearby.

BALDWIN BEACH:

LAKEVIEW COMMONS:

South Lake Tahoe beach off
Highway 89 about 1 mile north
of Fallen Leaf Lake. North or
South beach. Tallac Creek
meets Lake Tahoe at North
beach. No dogs.

While the beach is not new,
the surrounding area has been
redeveloped and now is a
great place to see concerts
on Thursday nights during the
summer. There are numerous
grills and a boat ramp. From
the South Shore casinos just
head to the beach.

CAMP RICHARDSON:
South Lake Tahoe, off Jameson
Beach Road, adjacent to
historic Camp Richardson
resort, between Tahoe Keys and
Emerald Bay. Marina for boat
launch. Barbecue area.

REGAN BEACH:
South Lake Tahoe, just west of El
Dorado Beach. On Highway 50
in the center of South Lake Tahoe
turn onto Lakeview Blvd. and
follow to the entrance. More of a
lakeside park than a traditional
beach. Good place for a group
picnic without all the sand.

ROUND HILL PINES/
LAKESIDE PARK:
South Shore, between Nevada
Beach and Zephyr Cove.
Entrance is located on Highway
50 at the top of the hill (Round
Mound) just east of Round
Hill Square Shopping Center.
More of a lakeside park than a
traditional beach. Good place
for a group picnic without all
the sand.

SKUNK HARBOR:
Access is gained by parking
2.5 miles north of the junction of
highway 50 and 28 at Spooner
Summit, The is a green metal
gate at the access road and
limited free parking nearby.

TAHOE KEYS:
Located near the Upper Truckee
River and in the middle of the
South Shore, this area is popular
for its unique geography and
landscape. Better place to hike
and explore than lounge.

NEVADA BEACH:

ZEPHYR COVE:

Big and windy, it’s 0.7 mile long
and in some cases 300 yards
wide, in Stateline on South Shore.
Some camping nearby, and a
favorite among kiteboarders. Fee
to park.

From Stateline, head east on
Highway 50 for about 3 miles.
Party beach with 1 mile of sand.
No dogs allowed. There is a fee.

R E C R E A T I O N

H O R S E B A C K

R I D I N G

Horsing Around
Looking for a different way to travel Tahoe?
Try it on horseback — you won’t be disappointed
BY ELYSE BRIGHTMAN

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t one point, the only way to
access Lake Tahoe and its surrounding areas was by horseback.
Today, horseback riding is considered a novelty offered by several
equestrian centers in the communities surrounding the lake, and at
recreation areas recommended by
the Forest Service.

Piping Rock Equestrian Center,
12318 Union Mills Road in Truckee,
is just one place to enjoy the summer
months atop these noble animals.
Equipped with full boarding, four
arenas, a wash rack, a parking area
and 72 acres of land, Piping Rock
offers everything from summer
camps to trail rides and anything
in between, including breathtaking
views of Northstar, Boca Hill and
Prosser Reservoir.
“We have a nice string of trail
horses and one of the nicer trail rides
in the region,” said Jennifer Chiang,
an instructor at Piping Rock.
Sitting adjacent to the Tahoe National Forest, the trails offer terrain
for all levels of riders. All trail rides
are private and guided through reservations only, and the most popular
trail rides are one hour, but length
can be customized.
Rides go out all day, starting at 9
a.m. and ending with a sunset ride
at 6 p.m. Anyone who wishes to go
out on a trail ride must be 8 years or
older, and anyone younger than 18
must wear a helmet.
For those who have never been
on a horse and might be intimidated
by a trail ride, Piping Rock offers
single lessons and lesson packages
in one of its arenas, including a covered arena suitable for all weather
conditions
Riders can be trained in western
or English style riding and hunter-jumper training.
Summer camps are offered to kids
from ages 4-16, with three different options depending on age and

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: PIPING ROCK EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Piping Rock offers trail rides
seven days per week with
views of Northstar, Boca Hill
and Prosser Reservoir. The first
rides go out at 9 a.m. and are
by reservation only.

A

Summer camps are offered to
kids of all ages and abilities
starting as young as four up
to 18 for advanced riders. All
Piping Rock camps have a low
camper to counselor ratio.

experience level. Critter camp is for
the youngest campers to learn how
to take care of a variety of different
farm animals; pony camp is an
introduction to caring and riding
horses; and horse camp is for the
advanced rider.
For people who own their own
horse, Piping Rock has full-care
boarding for short and long term.
Its facilities are open year-round
and have onsite personnel 24 hours
per day. Horses also are available
for lease.

Piping Rock offers lessons in English and western style as well as hunter
jumper training.

SEVERAL LOCATIONS
TO RIDE

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS: PIPING ROCK EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Don Lane has been a USDA
Forest Service ranger in Lake Tahoe
for “a lifetime” and is a basin historian who has written several books
on the history of Lake Tahoe as
well as hosting a local radio show.
Lane lives in the mountain
backcountry and used to only have
access to town by horseback.
He describes it as “a nice, simply
way to travel that has been carved
out over the decades” and recommends several areas in the basin
for horseback riding. All areas have
places to park and friendly trails to
suit riders of all abilities.
“If you’ve never ridden a horse
before, it’s really remarkable,” said
Lane. “You don’t have to worry
about every step and exhaustion.”

Piping Rock sits on two
acres of land and is
located right off I-80
only five miles from
downtown Truckee. It
is equipped with four
arenas, 12 summer
paddocks, a wash
rack, parking and 72
acres of trails.

HERE ARE SOME
OF LANE’S
RECOMMENDATIONS:

Maiss Country: Also known as
Dardanelles, this 15-square-mile
area has been part of Lake Tahoe
National Forest for a century and
is part of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Just off highway 89 south of Luther
Pass or highway 88 north of Carson
Pass, it’s not just a trail, but open
meadows equipped with six lakes
and many streams. “It’s a beautiful,
animal-friendly area,” said Lane.
Bay View Trail: Riders can enter
Desolation Wilderness into this
area by Emerald Bay. The Bay View
Trail used to be used as a major
portal area into the wilderness.

Meeks Bay: Another place to enter
Desolation Wilderness, this trail
is flat and not challenging. Perfect
for beginning riders. The trailhead
is located across the street from the
Meeks Bay Resort on the east shore
of Lake Tahoe.
Echo Lake: Part of the Pacific
Crest Trail, this route travels along
Echo Lake and can access Desolation Wilderness. Echo Lake is
located south of Lake Tahoe off
Highway 50.
North of Spooner Summit: On the
east shore, this area is part of the
Nevada State Park Land right on
Highway 50. Heading north on this
trail brings riders to Marlette Lake,

one of the only bodies of water on
the Nevada side above Lake Tahoe.
South of Spooner Summit: Park
at the Nevada State Park and travel
south leading to the Tahoe Rim
Trail and Kingsbury Grade. The
path is unpaved and was once used
as a logging road.
Brockway Summit: An area
on North Lake Tahoe just off Highway 267.
— Elyse Brightman is sports editor of
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a thrice-weekly newspaper serving Lake Tahoe’s
South Shore communities, including
South Lake Tahoe, Stateline and
Meyers.
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F I S H I N G

R E C R E A T I O N

The Angler Appeal
Fishing Lake Tahoe’s
waters can lead to
prized catches —
but having success
is anything but easy
BY TOM LOTSHAW

W

ith so much water in Lake
Tahoe, you might think there’s
some good fishing around and some
big fish to catch.
You’d be correct.
There are four widely targeted
species of fish in Lake Tahoe: lake,
rainbow and brown trout, and Kokanee salmon.
California’s record lake trout of
37 pounds, 6 ounces was pulled from
Lake Tahoe in 1974. Lake trout, or
mackinaw, continue to be one of the
most popular species among anglers.
“Our average lake trout is 2
to 7 pounds. We catch a couple
20-pounders each year. I know there’s
a 50-pounder down there,” said John
Shearer, of Tahoe Sport Fishing.
California’s record Kokanee salmon
of 5 pounds, 2 ounces, was pulled
from Lake Tahoe just last summer,
beating a 40-year record by 5 ounces.

PHOTO: RALPH CUTTER

A school of Kokanee in a
tributary of the Truckee River.
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F I S H I N G

RIGHT: A man fishes in the
Tenkara style on the Truckee
River. Tenkara is a Japanese
style of fly fishing with no
reel and only a fixed amount
of line attached to the rod
tip. PHOTO: RALPH CUTTER

BELOW: Captain Gene St.
Denis, of Blue Ribbon Fishing
Charters, pulled these two
lake trout out of Lake Tahoe in
late March, trolling a pair of
10-inch stickbaits along a shelf
near Cave Rock. One fish
weighed 29 pounds, the other
18 pounds. The big lake trout
are wary and tough to catch,
said Denis, who has been
fishing Lake Tahoe full-time
since 1979. “Those big guys
get big for a reason. They’re
old and smart.” CONTRIBUTED
PHOTO: BLUE RIBBON FISHING
CHARTERS

“ TO GO OUT AND CATCH FIVE SPECIES OF
TROUT IN A DAY IS NOT UNHEARD OF.
VIKTOR BABBITT
OWNER, TAHOE FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

58

SUMMER 2014



Area streams and
rivers offer top-notch
trout fishing. PHOTO:
VICTOR BABBITT / TAHOE
FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

‘CLIMBING
MOUNT EVEREST’

There are a lot of good-sized fish
to catch. But to newcomers, fishing
Lake Tahoe can be daunting.
“To a lot of people it can seem
like climbing Mount Everest because it’s such a huge lake,”
said Joby Cefalu, of Mile High
Fishing Charters.
Fish head into shallower water
in the spring, but are deep in the
warmer summer months. As large
as Lake Tahoe is, the fish hold up
in maybe 15 percent of the water,
Cefalu said.
The challenge is targeting the
underwater mountain ranges and
shelves where the fish hold.
“It’s really being able to target
those locations. Once you’re able to
do so it becomes a very easy lake to
fish,” Cefalu said.
Several charter companies are
available to take people fishing.
Some of those guides will offer
friendly advice.
While fishing deep water in a
big lake can be intimidating and a
challenge, the average angler coming up can find great success with
a spinning rod and light tackle and
some 2-ounce weights.

“Many people are intimidated,
but if you learn the terrain you can
have great success,” Cefalu said.

FLY FISHING

For people wanting to get out
and do some fly fishing, the Tahoe/
Truckee area does not disappoint.
The region has some great hatches
and some great water.
“We call it our two-hour circle,”
Viktor Babbitt,
owner of Tahoe Fly Fishing
Outfitters, said about the quality of
streams and lakes within a twohour drive of Lake Tahoe.
Somewhere in that
circle, on any given day, the fishing
can be about as good as it gets.
Small streams running into Lake
Tahoe offer several months of fun
and often solitary fishing starting
in July. On the south side, that includes Trout and Taylor creeks and
the Upper Truckee River.
“They’re always a fun, wild fishery,” Babbitt said.
To the north, the Truckee River
flowing out of Lake Tahoe and
down to Pyramid Lake offers miles
of world-class fly fishing with some
big trout.
Elsewhere, branches of the
Carson River offer fishing “with all

kinds of opportunity,” and the upper
reaches of the American River offer
good fishing for smaller-sized trout.
Dozens of lakes are sprinkled
throughout the mountains. Some
of the more popular for fishing
are Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lake,
Caples Lake and Red Lake.
“To go out and catch five species
of trout in a day is not unheard
of,” Babbitt said. “Three species is
easy — rainbow, brook and brown.
Throw the golden and cutthroat in
and you have to put in a little more
effort, but you can do it.”

SETTING THE HOOK

Not quite ready to brave the lake
or wild rivers? Children have just
the place to learn to fish in South
Lake Tahoe: Sawmill Pond.
The two-acre pond sits in a
park-like setting at the corner
of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and
Sawmill Road.
Stocked with rainbow trout each
year by local service clubs, the pond
is open for fishing only to children
ages 14 and younger.
“It’s an incredible place to take
young children or kids in general
and a perfect opportunity for an
adult to teach a child to fish handson,” Babbitt said.
The pond lets kids learn how
to fish without having to compete
with adults and find some success
before venturing out into tougher
areas to fish.
“There’s nothing better than
watching a kid catch a fish and get
that big smile on their face. It’s
incredible,” Babbitt said.
— Tom Lotshaw is a news reporter for
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a thrice-weekly
newspaper serving Lake Tahoe’s South
Shore communities, including South
Lake Tahoe, Stateline and Meyers.

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Fore score ...

and 17 courses to play

The popularity surrounding the game of golf is at a high
level these days, and there are fewer places in the world
where you can access such a diverse set of courses than

NORTH SHORE/
TRUCKEE

3s averaging over 150 yards and
par 4s that challenge even the
most proficient golfer.

COYOTE MOON

INCLINE VILLAGE
CHAMPIONSHIP
COURSE GOLF COURSE

right here in Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
From the picturesque views from the mostly par-3 Incline
Village Mountain Course, to the breathtaking 17th green
and its equally stunning sister holes at Edgewood Tahoe
Golf Course on the South Shore to the rolling lush green
hills at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Old Greenwood Golf
Course in Truckee, there are 17 different public courses
from which to choose, all within an hour or so drive.
Prices vary, but discounts are aplenty on driving range
buckets, greens fees, pro shop purchases and more at
nearly every course. Check out the list below of what the
Tahoe/Truckee region has to offer, be sure to visit each
course’s website for more information and don’t waste any
time hitting the links this summer.

10685 Northwoods Blvd.,
Truckee, CA
530-587-0886
www.coyotemoongolf.com
In a tranquil mountain setting
above 6,300 feet, Coyote
Moon is a majestic masterpiece
designed by Brad Bell. The course
is 250 secluded acres of rolling
hills framed by towering pines
without a home site or structure
to spoil the view. The course
cascades over a beautiful Sierra
ridgeline, meandering among
granite bluffs and around crystal
clear Trout Creek.

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS
GOLF COURSE
6934 Hwy 89, Graeagle,
(Blairsden) CA
530-836-2323
www.playgraeagle.com
Challenging 18-hole
championship golf course
along the scenic Feather River
surrounded by the spectacular
beauty of the Sierra. Graeagle
Meadows Golf Course has a
reputation for being one of the
best in Northern California.

INCLINE VILLAGE
MOUNTAIN COURSE

Coyote Moon Golf
Course in Truckee.
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COYOTE MOON
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690 Wilson Way, Incline Village,
NV 89451
775-832-4653
www.golfincline.com
With spectacular green sites and
contours, the Mountain Course
demands more accuracy than
distance. Shot making skills are
necessary to navigate the terrain.
A tribute to designer Robert Trent
Jones Jr., the mountainous 18-hole
course features challenging par

955 Fairway Blvd., Incline
Village, NV
866-925-4653
www.golfincline.com
Located in a sprawling mountain
setting, this par-72 golf course
stretches more than 6,900 yards
from the blue tees, which carries
a course rating of 72.2 with a
slope of 133.

NORTHSTAR
CALIFORNIA
129 Basque Dr., Truckee, CA
530-562-3290
www.northstarattahoe.com
Inspiring mountain and meadow
views compliment this Robert Muir
Graves championship course.
Wide-open, links style play
characterizes the front side while
shot-making is a premium on the
back with its narrow, treelined
fairways, creeks and small
greens. The 6,897 yards play
tough with water on 15 holes
and traps.

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF
COURSE
400 Brassie Ave, Tahoe Vista, CA
530-546-9909
www.oldbrockway.com
This North Lake Tahoe golf
course was built in 1924 by
Harry Comstock. Old Brockway
meanders through towering
Jeffrey pines with views of
majestic mountains and Lake
Tahoe. The charm and character
of the Old Brockway remains the
same today, much as it did in the
1920s and 1930s. In 1934, Old
Brockway was the home of the

vistas as well as a severe test
of target golf. Resort at Squaw
Creek has received Audubon
status as a certified cooperative
sanctuary and one of Golf
Magazine’s top 10 courses.
 

TAHOE CITY GOLF
COURSE

251 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe
City, CA
530-584-2200
www.playtcgc.com
Enjoy a view of Lake Tahoe from
every hole at this nice course.
Initially designed by May Webb
Dunn in 1917, making it the
oldest course in the Tahoe basin,
the course is 5,261 yards.

TAHOE DONNER

The Incline Village
Championship Golf Course.

first Bing Crosby Golf Tournament.

OLD GREENWOOD

12915 Fairway Drive, off I-80 at
Overland Trail, Truckee, CA
530-582-6781
www.oldgreenwood.com
With Old Greenwood tranquil,
natural setting, only one person
was considered when it came
to designing the golf course at
Old Greenwood: Jack Nicklaus.
Recently named one of the Best
Upscale Courses in America by
Golf Digest, the golf experience
at Old Greenwood is sure to
rival that of other Nicklaus
masterpieces.

driving nets and chipping and
putting greens. Rental clubs and a
full retail shop are on site.

PLUMAS PINES GOLF
RESORT
402 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle,
CA
530-836-1420
www.plumaspinegolf.com
As you approach the Plumas
Pines Golf Resort, glimpses of
green peek through the towering
pine trees, hinting at what is
to come. A 1980 Homer Flint
designed golf course, Plumas
Pines Golf Resort features 6,504
yards, par 72.

PONDEROSA GOLF
COURSE

RESORT AT SQUAW
CREEK

10040 Reynolds Way, Truckee, CA
530-587-3501
www.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
North Tahoe’s best value is the
nine-hole course in Truckee.
Located just one mile south
of downtown, this beautifully
maintained course is managed.
By the Truckee Donner Recreation
& Park District. Fantastic views of
the Pacific Crest and the Carson
Range along with a snack bar,

400 Squaw Creek Rd. Olympic
Valley, CA
530-583-6300 or 800-327-3353
www.squawcreek.com
Nestled below the granite peaks
of world famous Squaw Valley
USA, this Robert Trent Jones,
Jr. design demands accurate
play. The par 71 championship
links layout winds along the
valley floor through and around
wetlands, providing awesome

12850 Northwoods Blvd.,
Truckee, CA
530-587-9443
www.tahoedonner.com
Tahoe Donner 18-hole
Championship Golf Course
is located high in the Sierra.
Cradled among the towering
pines, the course narrow fairways
and numerous creeks place a
strict demand on accuracy for a
challenging and enjoyable round
of golf. This semi-private course
was designed by Roy Williams
and Bill Bell Jr. and opened in
1975.

WHITEHAWK RANCH
GOLF CLUB
768 Whitehawk Drive, Clio, CA
530-836-0394
www.golfwhitehawk.com
Another natural beauty, the course
blends harmoniously with its
spectacular surroundings. Streams
meander through magnificent
pines, cedars and aspens to
create ponds and waterfalls.
Immaculate fairways are framed
with native grasses, California
poppies and blue lupine. Named
18th Best Course in California
by Golf Digest and recently
ranked the 11th Best Public Golf
Course in California by Golfweek
magazine.

SOUTH SHORE
EDGEWOOD TAHOE
GOLF COURSE
100 Lake Parkway, Lake Tahoe, NV
775-588-3042
www.edgewoodtahoe.com
This George Fazio 18-hole
design on the edge of Lake Tahoe
has become world renown for
hosting the 1985 U.S. Senior
Open and the American Century
Championship since 1990. With
a variety of tee lengths, golfers of
all abilities can enjoy some of the
most breathtaking views in golf.

BIJOU MUNICIPAL GOLF
COURSE
3464 Fairway Ave., South Lake
Tahoe, CA
530-542-6097
www.recreationintahoe.com
This nine-hole family course with
easy access provides beginners
and intermediate players par-3
and par-4 holes that test many of
the shots in the bag. Affordable
rates and no tee reservations
allow for last-minute rounds.

LAKE TAHOE GOLF
COURSE
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South
Lake Tahoe, CA
530-577-0788
www.laketahoegc.com
One of only two 18-hole
championship courses on the
South Shore, this mountain
meadow layout provides
spectacular views of nearby
Mount Tallac and a challenging
array of shots. Players can also
spend ample time honing their
games at the course’s expansive
practice facilities.

TAHOE PARADISE GOLF
COURSE
3021 U.S. Highway 50, South
Lake Tahoe, CA
530-577-2121
www.tahoeparadisegc.com
This par-66, 4,034-yard executive
course nestled in the Sierra
challenges the player to make
accurate shots. The scenic par-3
and par-4 holes are made up
of rolling, pine-lined fairways,
ensuring an enjoyable test of golf.
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ADVENTURE
Whether you’re soaring above Big Blue in a hot air
balloon, gliding along its shimmering waters by boat or
getting up close with Tough Mudder’s extreme elements
at Northstar, you’re in for quite an experience among
the majestic mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

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A D V E N T U R E

P A R A G L I D I N G

SOARING

THE SIERRA

Paragliding above Lake Tahoe offers
unique and eye-opening experience
BY MARGARET MORAN

G


o, go, go,” urged Ed
Youmans, the tandem
paraglider pilot, to
his passenger, my feet
obeying his instructions, taking
steps toward the edge of a clearing
overlooking dense forest below and
the shimmering waters of Lake
Tahoe to the left.
Two, three steps into the charge,
my feet are no longer touching
ground, but swinging in the air,
useless as the multicolored canopy
attached to us by a spider web of
suspension lines takes over, carrying
us higher and higher into the sky as
the ground shrinks below.
“It’s not like skydiving,” explained
Youmans, an Incline Village resident. “It’s not extreme or crazy; it’s
just sort of peaceful.”
Sitting securely in my harness,
Youmans pilots the paraglider, making sweeping turns approximately
1,400 feet above lake level, giving
the passenger the sense of being on
a slow-paced soaring amusement
park ride, with only the sound of
rushing winds filling one’s ears.
Youmans, owner and pilot
for Incline-based Daydreams Paragliding, created the business in
2004 when he got his tandem
instructor’s certification, taking
friends and family out flying mostly
until 2012, when he actively began
to build the business.
“By the end of the summer we
had more passengers than we had
time or pilots or weather to fly,” he
said, adding that he booked about
100 flights in summer in 2012 —
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a number that has continued to rise.
To help handle all the flights, he
and Mitch Neary, owner of South
Lake Tahoe-based Lake Tahoe
Paragliding, share the same batch
of pilots.
“There’s really a lot more business
than we thought there was,” said
Youmans, who’s known at Lake
Tahoe for his role for 13 years as
general manager of Diamond Peak
Ski Resort, prior to leaving the
mountain in 2011. “… Not being
as overdone as some of the other
things is a good thing.”

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Brittany Manning, of Madison,
Wis., took a tandem flight last June,
something she said she was looking
forward to doing during her stay in
the Lake Tahoe region.
“It was awesome; cold, but
awesome,” Manning said recalling
her tandem flight with Tomas
Prochazka, co-owner of Upraising
Paragliding, who helps pilot flights
with Youmans. “( Just) the feeling of
weightlessness, soaring through the
air like a bird, and seeing the water,
the trees.”
Youmans, who has flown in California, Utah, Oregon, New Jersey
and New York, said he believes the
views off the Stateline Fire Lookout
in Crystal Bay, the launch site, are
tough to beat.
“That is one of the most beautiful
soaring sites,” he said. “You have the
lake and mountains right adjacent
to each other.”
In the air, all of Lake Tahoe is

visible — from beaches along the
South Shore, which appear as a
thin tan strip in the distance, to
the bobbing boats along the North
Shore, which appear no larger than
dots in the vast blue-green expanse
that is the lake.
Aerial views of the Crystal Bay
and Kings Beach communities below are reminiscent of town models,
where everything — from vehicles
to buildings — seem miniaturized,
while surrounded by towering snow
peaked mountains and acres upon
acres of forestland.
“You can’t get this back in Wisconsin every day,” Manning said.
While prices may vary, a tandem
flight in the region typically costs
$200. For more specific pricing,
contact business providers.

SAFETY FIRST

Despite soaring in an ultralight
aircraft exposed to the elements
with a long way to the ground,
there was a feeling of security.
“The tandem gliders are huge
(with a wingspan of approximately
40 feet), so they feel very stable
in the air,” Youmans said. “Turbulence doesn’t move them around
very much, so you sit up there and
everyone goes, ‘Ah, it feels so solid,
so smooth.’”
A big safety factor when paragliding is understanding weather
conditions.
“If I’m flying tandem, I have to
be 100 percent sure (of the conditions) every time I take that glider
out of the bag,” Youmans said. “I

PHOTOS: ED YOUMANS / DAYDREAM PARAGLIDING

Aerial views of Kings Beach are
reminiscent of town models, where
everything — from vehicles to
buildings — seem miniaturized,
surrounded by pockets of trees.
INSET: A view of Lake Tahoe
during a tandem paragliding flight
piloted by Ed Youmans, owner of
Incline-based Daydreams

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A D V E N T U R E

P A R A G L I D I N G

A lone paraglider comes in
for a landing along the Lake
Tahoe shore at Kings Beach
State Recreation Area.

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edge of my harness and tuck my
dangling legs under so I can land on
my feet.
In what seemed like no time, my
sturdy footwear made contact with
sand, back on solid land.
— Margaret Moran is a reporter
for the twice-weekly Sierra Sun and
once-weekly North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers, serving Truckee and
communities along Lake Tahoe’s North
Shore, including Incline Village, Kings
Beach and Tahoe City.

MORE INFO
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phone :
775-720-9156
online :
www.daydreamstahoe.com
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PHOTO: MARGARET MORAN

can’t launch into questionable conditions ever.”
Desirable conditions are
steady southwest winds at
10 to 15 mph; the bottom
of a wind cycle not being
less than half of the top
end; and no thunder clouds
or towering cumulus
clouds, among others,
he said.
“Perfect conditions
just happen to be pretty
much typical afternoon
conditions here on the
North Shore of Tahoe,”
Youmans said.
Despite that, one must
pay attention to the
surroundings even after
launching, watching for
changes in weather conditions, for other pilots and
ground-base obstacles.
“Anything that involves
flying involves a level of
risk,” Youmans said. “The
thing about a paraglider
is the risk is somewhat
limited because it’s a very
simple aircraft, so there’s
not a lot of things to break
or go wrong with it.
“It has a second way out, so if
there is some major equipment
failure, we have a reserve chute to
get to the ground.”
After a fast 40 minutes in the
air — with flights typically lasting
30 to 90 minutes, depending on
weather — Youmans and I started
our descent, with the land slowly
rising to meet us.
As we got closer and closer to the
beach along Kings Beach, Youmans
reminded me to slide to the very

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OPEN UP A CAN
At Lake Tahoe, longstanding
Beer Can Racing events hold
plenty of tradition — and decorum
BY BECKY REGAN

T

BEER CAN
RACING

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The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club express 27 fleet gets race ready on the starting
line during a Beer Can Race in 2010. The Windjammers have been running Wednesday
Beer Can Races on Lake Tahoe since the early 70s.

Katzman doesn’t mention the good
times without giving a safety shoutout. Both are of equal importance
for a classy Beer Can Racer, and for
good reason.
Racers will need their wits about
them since there are usually 20 to
25 boats racing during the height
of the season, which runs May
through October in the South
Shore and May through August in
the North Shore.
The course is always 4 or 5 miles
long. The South Shore course starts
at the Windjammer Yacht Club,
goes to Camp Richardson before
heading downwind to Round’s
Mound and then back for a club
finish. The North Shore races take
off from the Tahoe Yacht Club in
Tahoe City.
Boat size and model doesn’t matter in Beer Can Racing. All sailing
vessels are welcome.
“That’s one of the beauties of
beer can racing — you run what you

brung. Any kind of boat you’ve got,
bring it out there,” Katzman said.
Boats aren’t required either.
Interested racers can get in touch
with the yacht club and find out
how to get on a crew. Check out
the individual yacht club websites
and surf to the Beer Can Racing
pages for more information on the
Wednesday shindig.
“It takes a certain amount of
tenacity to do it, but if you really
want to learn to do it then it’s like
skiing or boarding,” Katzman said.
“You really fall in love with it if it
suits you.
“I think about all the sunsets I’ve
seen and all the people who have
sailed on my boats with me. I rarely
miss a Wednesday night.”
— Becky Regan is a freelance writer
living in Truckee. She is a former sports
editor for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and
a former San Francisco Giants beat
reporter for MLB.com.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: LAKE TAHOE WINDJAMMERS YACHT CLUB

he name Beer Can Racing
early 1970s. This was right about
speaks for itself.
the same time that Beer Can Races
Combining beer and
were popping up all across the
sailing is borderline genius,
United States.
which is why Beer Can Racing
The history of Beer Can Racing
exists on nearly every large body of
is perhaps more sailing lore, but the
water in the United States. Lake
rumors paint an amusing picture of
Tahoe is no exception.
how the race earned its nickname
Every Wednesday, once the
as it got under way during a less
weather and water warm up, Tahoe
environmentally conscious decade.
sailors meet on either the South
The story goes that the course
Shore or the North Shore for a
was set by the empty beer cans
Beer Can Racing showdown. The
tossed into the water by lead sailLake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht
boats. The rest of the boats would
Club, located in the Tahoe Keys,
follow the empties.
hosts the South
Those beer-laden
Shore race, while the
courses of the 70s
Tahoe Yacht Club in
are long gone, but
Tahoe City holds a
the original racing
similar sailing soiree
spirit is alive and
across the lake.
well in the Tahoe
The combination
sailing community.
south shore :
of cold brews along
“There’s a reason
Lake Tahoe Windjamers
with a fun, social
they’re not called
Yacht Club, Tahoe Keys
racing scene draws
Coca Cola races,”
south shore info :
sailors of all skill
Katzman said. “It’s
tahoewindjammers.com/
levels. The crews
not blue blazers and
racing.htm
range from seasoned
white linen slacks.
north shore :
skippers to firstIt’s about learning
Tahoe Yacht Club,
time sailors, said
how to sail and
Tahoe City
Steve Katzman
learning your way
north shore info :
of Lake Tahoe
around a race course
tahoeyc.com/
Windjammers.
and having fun.
beer-can-regatta.html
“It helps to have
“But although
course : 4-5 miles long
racing experience,
much is said about
when : At 6 p.m. every
but it’s not required,”
Beer Can Racing,
Wednesday starting
Katzman said. “Realit doesn’t do to get
in May
ly all you’ve got to do
sloppy drunk. You
is flounder out there
need to hold your liwith a boat and be there roughly at
quor like a lady or a gentleman. You
6 p.m. on Wednesday night.”
wouldn’t drive drunk, and the same
Katzman started sailing in the
goes for sailing. There’s a certain
Windjammers’ Beer Can Races in
amount of tradition and decorum.”
the 1980s, but said Lake Tahoe’s
Safety is a big part of that traversion of the race started in the
dition. Sure, beer cans are too, but

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Participants in last summer’s Tough Mudder event at Northstar California
run through the Electroshock Therapy obstacle. Many of the wires were
live, shocking Mudders with up to 10,000 volts of electricity.

M U D D E R

ARE YOU
TOUGH
ENOUGH? T
Tough Mudders are gluttons for
punishment — and Lake Tahoe has
become their latest playground

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PHOTOS: SYLAS WRIGHT

BY SYLAS WRIGHT

hey poured into Northstar California Resort by the thousands, high
on adrenaline and camaraderie, willing to experience an Arctic Enema
and Electroshock Therapy in the name of becoming a Tough Mudder.
Some 15,000 people participated in the two-day Tough Mudder Tahoe Summer event last July — one of two Tough Mudders held
at Northstar (the other in September 2013) — while countless viewers
contributed to the spectacle.
In the end there were no winners or losers. Just legions of muddy finishers
enjoying their hard-earned rewards — a beer, T-shirt, headband, CLIF Bar
and, above all, a beaming sense of accomplishment.
Originally conceived by British Special Forces, the popular Tough Mudder
events are designed to test all-around stamina, strength, mental fortitude and
ability to work as a team. Courses measure between 10 and 12 miles, and send
entrants through a series of obstacles — some more unpleasant than others.
The Northstar event was roughly 10 miles and featured 19 obstacles sprinkled throughout the resort, from mid-mountain to the top. Waves of several
hundred Mudders, packed like sardines in can, went off every 20 minutes, each
following a series of war cries led by a motivational man with a microphone.
First up was the Glory Blades obstacle, then the Kiss of Mud and Arctic

below :

A couple of painted Tough Mudder participants
take on the Warrior Carry obstacle. right: A Tough
Mudder participant uses every bit of strength to clear the
Berlin Walls obstacle at Northstar California.

IF YOU GO
what :

Tough Mudder Tahoe
August 17-18, 2014
where : Northstar California
event overview : At Tough
Mudder Tahoe, your treadmill
training will get you as far
as, well, a treadmill will take
you. Boasting some of the
steepest, fiercest climbs and
most rugged, rocky crosscountry trails in America,
Mother Nature and the Tough
Mudder course design team
collaborate to tumultuously
test your threshold for pain.
when :

above : Drew Hanley and Joe Sisk power through the shocking
Electric Eel obstacle during the Tough Mudder event at Northstar
California last summer. left: A Tough Mudder participant reacts
to a high-voltage shock in the Electric Eel obstacle.

Enema — a chilly plunge and swim
in an icy pool. After tackling four
more obstacles on their ascent to
the top of the mountain, Mudders
faced the daunting Electric Eel —
a shallow pool of water and mud
with live wires of up to 10,000 volts
dangling just above.
It was a shocking experience to
be sure.
Crisp “zaps” of electricity,
followed by shrieks of disapproval

by the Commando-crawling
participants, drew
collective cringes
of empathy — as
well as non empathetic snickers
— from the crowd of spectators.
One participant, Joe Sisk of Carson City, likened one of his shocks
to a club over the head. He caught
one particularly live wire straight to
the forehead as he entered the pool,
briefly knocking him unconscious.
“It didn’t feel good,” he said.
More than a few women cried.
Some Mudders, disoriented and
wobbly-kneed, needed a minute to
regain their bearings.

On they pressed, down the
mountain to the Berlin Walls, Kiss
of Mud 2, Boa Constrictor, Funky
Monkey, Mud Mile and Hold
Your Wood. From there it was on
to Walk the Plank, Cage Crawl,
Warrior Carry and Everist.
With the finish line and beer
tantalizingly close, the Mudders
were tasked with one final, smarting
test — Electroshock Therapy.
Like the Electric Eel, the obstacle
features live, dangling wires of up
to 10,000 volts, but with a shallow,
muddy pool that participants must
run through to reach the other side
some 50 feet away.
In a mad, painful dash for safety,
many exhausted Mudders stumbled

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and face-planted into the muddy
pit, adding a fresh coating of sludge
in time for the finish line.
Despite their struggles, most of
the Mudders wore giant smiles of
satisfaction as they exchanged high
fives and sipped their “free” beers in
the finish corral. Some were bloodied. All were caked in filth. Asked
if they’d do it again, the common
answer was an emphatic “Yes.”
— Sylas Wright is sports editor of
the twice-weekly Sierra Sun and
once-weekly North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers, serving Truckee and
communities along Lake Tahoe’s North
Shore, including Incline Village, Kings
Beach and Tahoe City.
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A D V E N T U R E

E N V I R O N M E N T

A network of real-time meteorological and lake
temperature stations are used by researchers from the
University of California, Davis’ Tahoe Environmental
Research Center. Six research buoys and rafts are
stationed on Lake Tahoe, in partnership with the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet
Propulsion Lab. Environmental satellites, including
Terra, Landsat, Aqua and Envisat, fly over Lake Tahoe
to collect data. The validated NASA satellites collect
temperature data. Visit laketahoe.jpl.nasa.gov/get_
met_weather for access to near-real-time data.

KEEPING TABS
ON

BIG BLUE

BY AMY EDGETT

74

SUMMER 2014

T

he low thrum of a Detroit Diesel
6V-53, 180 HP engine vibrates a still,
blue morning on Lake Tahoe. The
University of California, Davis’ John
Le Conte, a salmon trawler-like vessel, plows
its 13-ton, 1061 Kaiser aluminum hull and
superstructure toward a research buoy, one of
six anchored around Big Blue by the Tahoe
Environmental Research Center.
Built with an oversize cabin, extra bench
space and an aft deck designed for researchers, the boat houses a VHF multi-channel
marine radio, two depth sounders, compass,
20 mile-range radar, Global Positioning System, computers, water filters and more.

The stern is low set, with hinged stern
doors to provide lake level access, and the
boat boasts an overhead boom and hydraulic
“A” frame capable of a 2,000-pound lift for
swinging equipment such as buoys, piston
corers and multi-probe sensors.
The vessel, with a top speed of 10 knots
with a clean hull, arrived in Tahoe in 1975.
“I want to be able to talk to people about
what’s going on at the lake and get them
concerned,” said TERC docent trainee Ruth
Bradly, a Homewood resident since 1983,
during a 2012 voyage on Lake Tahoe.
Allen and TERC’s education and outreach
director, Heather Segale, outlined the impor-

PHOTOS: AMY EDGETT / TAHOE MAGAZINE

UC Davis research
vessel plies Lake Tahoe
for broad range of
limnological research
projects

tance of information gathered:
tance of information gathered: water water
samples, temperatures and
samples, temperatures and clarity.clarity.
BuoysBuoys anchored inTahoeTahoe
anchored in Lake Lake
transmit data, including surface,
transmit data, including surface,
1/2-meter, 1-meter and 5-meter
1/2-meter, 1-meter and 5-meter
temps temps1/100th degreedegree accuracy.
with with 1/100th accuracy.
So why do climate researchers
So why do climate researchers
use the
use the lake? lake?
“You know how you walk
“You know how you walk on theon the
beach,beach, and it’s hot during the day
and it’s hot during the day
and soand so cold at night,” said Segale.
cold at night,” said Segale.
“This high-elevation lake doesn’t
“This high-elevation lake doesn’t
freeze,freeze, and because retainsretains
and because water water
heat, doesn’t fluctuate in temperaheat, doesn’t fluctuate in temperature greatly.”
ture greatly.”
Assisting the research are NASA
Assisting the research are NASA
JPL satellites, read data from
JPL satellites, which which read data from
the and snap snap aerial images.
the buoys buoys andaerial images.
“The of the satellite is
“The beautybeauty of the satellite is
it can take the lake in the
it can take the whole whole lake in the
picture,” Allen said. “You can
picture,” Allen said. “You can actu- actually see the different temperatures,
ally see the different temperatures,
which which as brightbright bluein
show show as blue lines lines in
the summer. This used used
the summer. This data isdata isfor for
invasive species work and tracking
invasive species work and tracking
how Lake Lake will “mix.”
how much muchTahoeTahoe will “mix.”
“In 1910, 50 percent
“In 1910, 50 percent of the of the
precipitation came as added
precipitation came as snow,”snow,” added
Segale. Overall show show less
Segale. Overall trendstrends less and and
less precipitation is the cold,
less precipitation is the cold, white white
stuff, 34 percent.
stuff, about about 34 percent.
What What this means temperathis means is the is the temperatures don’t fluctuate from to
tures don’t fluctuate from winterwinter to
summer as greatly. Hot water
summer as greatly. Hot water on on
cold has a big density difference,
cold has a big density difference,
allowing and summer storms
allowing winterwinter and summer storms
to the waters in upwelling,
to “turn” “turn” the waters in upwelling,
shifting oxygen and nutrients
shifting oxygen and nutrients for a for a
healthy ecological environment.
healthy ecological environment.
Without mixing, algal
Without mixing, comescomes algal
growth, and some models predict in
growth, and some models predict in
10-15 10-15of increased temperayears years of increased temperatures, the lake won’t
tures, the lake won’t mix. mix.
TERC offers of facilities,
TERC offers a host a host of facilities,
activities and information
activities and onlineonline information

CHECK IT OUT
what :

The Tahoe Environmental Research
Center (TERC) is home to UC Davis’
research and education activities
at Lake Tahoe.
where :
The Tahoe Center for Environmental
Sciences building is located at 291
Country Club Drive, on the campus
of Sierra Nevada College in Incline
Village. Call 775-881-7560.
The Tahoe City Field Station (also
called the “Historic Fish Hatchery”) is
located at 2400 Lake Forest Road in
Tahoe City. Call 530-583-3279.
The Eriksson Education Center at the
fish hatchery offers self-guided tours
daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day
through Labor Day, where you can
tour the grounds’ interpretive panels,
demonstration gardens and test plots.
more online :
Visit terc.ucdavis.edu/
for more, including the State
of the Lake report, facility and
program information.

about its research, with near real-time data at terc.ucdavis.ed.
The Tahoe Environmental
Research Center has a 11,300 sq. ft.
TERC laboratory, education center
with Lake Tahoe 3-D Visualization
Lab, and a slew of information for
Lake Tahoe enthusiasts.

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Brent Allen shows a faults under under Lake surface. According to Allen, Allen, the
Brent Allen shows a map of map of faultsLake Tahoe’s Tahoe’s surface. According tothe
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16

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RICHARDSON
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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A

s a vital gateway
for America’s 19th
century westward
expansion to the Pacific Ocean, Donner
Pass is arguably one
of the most storied locations in the
United States.
One of the lowest passes in
the Sierra Nevada at about 7,000
feet, the gap in the granite has
always been a highway of sorts.
For thousands of years before California-bound pioneers with farm
wagons first breached the Sierra
there in 1844, Great Basin Indians
used the trail over the mountains
to trade with tribes from the
Sacramento Valley and near the
Pacific Coast, and vice-versa.
At its location on the Sierra
Crest, Donner Pass represents the
Pacific Divide, where its western
watershed begins above the broad,
tilted flank of the Sierra range. The
North Fork of the American River
gets its start near here, as does the
South Fork of the Yuba River, long
before their final destination in the
Pacific Ocean.
The steep and rugged eastern
watershed of Donner Pass, however, drains quickly to Donner Lake,
which in turn feeds into the main
stem of the Truckee River. These
waters flow into the Great Basin
where they feed Pyramid Lake,

“a ‘wakhu wa’t’a.” The pass itself
was initially named “Truckee”
after a friendly Paiute Indian
chief from present-day Nevada,
who acquired the moniker
because he frequently used the
word when speaking to Anglos.
Accounts differ as to the
exact meaning of the word
Truckee, but suffice it to say
this Paiute medicine man
played a key role in opening
the California Trail over the
summit in 1844 by assisting the
Stephens-Townsend-Murphy
wagon company.
When the 50-member party
became bewildered at the edge
of the Forty Mile Desert west
of the Humboldt Sink, it was
Truckee who guided them to
the river that now bears his
name. That stream led directly
to Donner Pass, which despite
unimaginable hardships, the
group successfully crossed.
History is fickle, however, and
although the name Stephens Pass
made good sense, to honor the first
emigrants with wagons to cross the
Sierra into California, in 1846. A
group of 81 pioneers were trapped
by October snowstorms on the
east side of the pass. Consisting
of mostly families with children,
along with single men hired on
as teamsters, this wagon train is

“THE STORY OF THE DONNER PARTY IS A
CLASSIC AMERICAN PARABLE ABOUT HUMANITY,
HEROISM, TREACHERY AND THE WILL TO SURVIVE
WINTER STORMS AND FAMINE.”
the terminus of the Truckee. This
system of rivers created a viable
trail across the mountains for early
pioneer settlers while providing
nourishing water for fatigued
people and livestock.
Washoe Indians referred to this
vital stream east of Donner Pass as
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known as the Donner Party after
electing George Donner captain.
The story of the Donner Party
is a classic American parable about
humanity, heroism, treachery and
the will to survive winter storms
and famine. Of the 81 people
snowbound that winter, 36 died.

The original line of the first
transcontinental railroad was
abandoned in 1993.

Of 45 survivors, 25 resorted to
cannibalism. The sensationalized news of the Donner Party
incident shocked California and
the nation, and the previous
historic contribution by the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party
was forgotten in the hysteria.
Today, the name Donner has
a virtual monopoly in the region;
featuring two passes, a peak, a
summit, a lake, a creek, and state
park. The Stephens Party finally received credit for their
achievement with the dedication of Mount Stephens in
1994. Nearby Schallenberger
Ridge is named for 18-yearold Moses Schallenberger,
a member of the Stephens
wagon company who
survived the winter of 1845
alone at Donner Lake.
Emigrants quickly
learned that there was a
better way to cross the mountains
than over the cliffs and boulders
at Donner Pass. A new route
a few miles to the south was
opened at Roller Pass in 1846 and
emigrants slowly stopped using
the original trail established by
Stephens-Townsend-Murphy.

With the onset of the California
Gold Rush the bulk of trans-Sierra traffic moved south to the
Carson Pass.
The multi-year construction
of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad by Central Pacific
Railroad in the mid to late 1860s
over Donner Pass revived the route
as a vital transportation artery. By
1864 Central Pacific had financed
the Dutch Flat & Donner Lake
Wagon Road to supply their track
laying operations.
This toll road, which connected
California-bound traffic to Central
Pacific’s railhead at Cisco, also
diverted lucrative freight wagons
from the Comstock mining region
in Nevada. Freight and drayage
companies had been using Carson
Pass to reach California since the
Comstock discovery in 1859.
As technology changed and
automobiles became the primary
mode of travel, the United States’
first coast-to-coast highway rolled
across the country and weaved its
way up and over Donner Pass to
San Francisco. Highway 40, also
known as the Lincoln Highway,
became one of the most heavily
traveled roads in America. Train

PHOTOS: MARK MCLAUGHLIN

The views and history at
Donner Pass are stunning.

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and automobile access during
snow season gave birth to the Lake
Tahoe region’s first alpine ski resorts with quality lodging and early rope tows in the 1930s. When
the Sugar Bowl ski area opened in
1939, it boasted the country’s third
chairlift and California’s first.
Early aviators flying the nation’s
first transcontinental air route also
utilized Donner Pass starting in
the late 1920s, where electronic
flashing beacons were installed
on local peaks, including Beacon
Hill and Signal Hill. The beacons
helped pilots negotiate the often
storm-prone flight path.
More recently, the 1964 completion of modern Interstate 80
(parallel but north of Highway
40) over Donner Pass re-established the summit region as
the most important travel and
commercial route across the Sierra
Nevada. History has once again
come full circle.
In recognition of the unique
place Donner Pass holds in the
annals of American history,
the Donner Summit Historical
Society has developed its “20 Mile
Museum” concept as one of the
most rewarding outdoor experiences in the Truckee-Tahoe region.
Blessed with accessible terrain and
unique geologic and transportation
features, visitors of all ages can
interact firsthand with the kind of

has done a commendable job
of installing interpretive signs
at many locations that offer a
reference map, a brief profile of the
area, and suggestions for things to
do there.
Among its many “exhibits,”
the 20 Mile Museum boasts an
impressive array of visible physical
evidence showcasing many aspects
of this legendary transportation
corridor, including the most
dramatic 19th century construction project in the West. The first
transcontinental railroad, built by
Chinese laborers during the 1860s,
was considered an engineering
marvel in its day and is only a
short distance from Donner
Pass Road.
Also easily accessible is the
graded roadbed of the Dutch
Flat & Donner Lake Wagon
Road, as well as the original
route of the Lincoln Highway,
the United States’ first coast-tocoast interstate road completed
in 1923. Purchased and preserved
for hikers, bikers, and explorers of
all ages, the Summit Canyon Trail
follows these historic roadbeds on
both sides of the canyon east of
Donner Pass.
Near the top of Summit Canyon
are ancient and mysterious Indian
petroglyphs, only a short walk
from the car. The 75-foot-high
“Sierra China Wall” is just a little

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MANY ASPECTS OF THIS LEGENDARY TRANSPORTATION
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CENTURY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE WEST.”
American history most have only
read about.
Concentrated along the Highway 40 corridor west of Donner
Lake, DSHS board member and
summit historian Bill Oudegeest
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bit further. Constructed of waste
rock to support the railroad grade
over a deep gorge, the wall was
laid in place by Chinese workers
without mortar or concrete.
Just a bit further up the road is

the rusted cap of a vertical shaft
built by Central Pacific RR to
accelerate tunnel excavation with
four bore heads instead of two. A
historic plaque at the site
explains how this shaft advanced the opening of the
longest railroad tunnel on
the summit. Be sure to visit
the historic Royal Gorge
terrain west of the pass
where exhausted pioneers
in covered wagons got their
first look into the Sacramento Valley, and realized
that their long, arduous
journey was
nearly over.
The Royal Gorge tract, acquired
by the Truckee Donner Land
Trust and Trust for Public Land in
2013, consists of nearly 3,000 acres
of open valleys, meadows, peaks
and alpine lakes. To top it all off,

California has commemorated the
dramatic evolution of travel and
transportation over Donner Pass
with exhibits and information in
a new $6.8 million High Sierra
Crossing Museum that will open
in 2014.
To get a free guide brochure
visit the Donner Summit Historical Society research cabin on
Donner Pass Road at the blinking
light in “downtown” Soda Springs,
or download a printable version
from their website, www.donner
summithistoricalsociety.org.
— Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin
is a nationally published author and
professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local
stores or at www.thestormking.com.
You can reach him at [email protected]. Check out his blog: www.
tahoenuggets.com.

LEFT: A visitor reads the interpretive plaque installed by Bill Oudegeest and the Donner Summit
Historical Society below the Sierra
China Wall.
BELOW: The Rainbow Bridge on
Highway 40 is a good starting
point for exploring the history of
Donner Pass.

PHOTOS: MARK MCLAUGHLIN
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THE PART
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T H E S E T A H O E - A R E A A R T I S T S H AV E M A D E
A NAME FOR THEMSELVES BY INFUSING
LOVE INTO THEIR LOCAL PRODUCTS
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I

n a world ruled by large
corporations, the little guy
usually loses. The local
message gets lost, good ideas
are mutated and creativity

crowded out by the bottom line.
But Tahoe, like few other places,
embraces small businesses and local
artists. In Tahoe, the little guy is not
only sustaining, but thriving, and the
support has nurtured a community of
world-class artists and craftsmen.
These Tahoe-area artists are
infusing love for their environment
into their products, and it’s paying
off big time. We checked in with
four of these up-and-coming TahoeTruckee companies to find out more.

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“ WE WERE ON A MISSION TO
CREATE A BRAND THAT LOCALS
AND VISITORS OF TAHOE
COULD IDENTIFY WITH AND
WEAR WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE.”
JORDAN BASILE FOUNDER, TAHOEMADE

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

TAHOEMADE
TAHOEMADE

TAHOEMADE has ripped
TAHOEMADE has ripped
Lake Tahoe merchandise right out
Lake Tahoe merchandise right out
of the tourism stronghold. Finally,
of the tourism stronghold. Finally,
wearing clothes with the word
wearing clothes with the word
Tahoe on them doesn’t scream
Tahoe on them doesn’t scream
second home or family vacation.
second home or family vacation.
TAHOEMADE’S O.G. Serape
TAHOEMADE’S O.G. Serape
Hoodie blends a cozy, hip zip-up
Hoodie blends a cozy, hip zip-up
hoodie with a Mexican-blanket-mahoodie with a Mexican-blanket-material cutout of the lake. The result
terial cutout of the lake. The result
is an eye-catching and fashionable
is an eye-catching and fashionable
sweatshirt that makes representing
sweatshirt that makes representing
Tahoe feel right, which is what
Tahoe feel right, which is what
TAHOEMADE founder and Tahoe
TAHOEMADE founder and Tahoe
native Jordan Basile is all about.
native Jordan Basile is all about.
“A high school friend and I
“A high school friend and I

conceptualized the brand as seniors
in high school and printed the
first run of tees the following fall
in 2005,” Basile said. “We were on
a mission to create a brand that
locals and visitors of Tahoe could
identify with and wear with a sense
of pride.”
TAHOEMADE sold 48 tees in
less than a week, and the brand was
officially born.
Now, nearly a decade later,
TAHOEMADE is a staple in
the local business community.
TAHOEMADE products can be
found in shops all around the lake,
or online at tahoemadeattire.com.

The company has also added tanks,
sweatshirts, pants, shorts, tees and
accessories to its repertoire and held
true to ethical values.
“Everything is made in California. We pride ourselves on domestically producing a high-quality
product with attention to detail,”
Basile said. “Our values reflect those
of a business started by adventurists … or ‘doers.’ Work hard, play
harder. Our products reflect the
environment, because we ourselves
are products of the environment.”
Look out for TAHOEMADE’s
line of hybrid outerwear that will be
coming out for winter ‘14/15.

Looking for a large selection
of locally made products? Take a
stroll through downtown Truckee.
The town is a hotbed of local artists and craftsmen, and the shops
are packed with handmade jewelry,
crafts and clothes. Riverside Studios is at the center of it all.
Riverside Studios opened in
2002 when Alanna Hughes, Jarod
Tracy and Chris Bomely recognized the need for a community
space that showcased less traditional artwork.
“Many of our friends, who were
incredibly gifted as artists, were
being turned down to show their
work locally because what they
were painting or producing was too
abstract or not sellable because it
wasn’t ‘typical Tahoe art,’” Hughes
said. “We wanted to give these
artists a chance to create, and the
community a chance to see and
purchase art that was not typical,
and it worked.”
The owners, being artists themselves, carry their own work as well
as other locally made products.
The studio is a balance between
two-dimensional and functional art. Everything in Riverside
Studios is made by hand and is
one-of-a-kind. This includes items
like handmade ceramics, metal
sculptures, leather work, jewelry,
paintings, soap, candles and woodwork, to name a few.
The studio is a revolving door
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for community artists. Currently,
the shop is operated by and displaying works from Hughes, along
with local artists Mary Buchan
Guerra, Kahlil Johnson, Sondrea
Larsen and Pat Blide.
The studio features at least one local artist every month for an evening
known as First Friday. This is when
the artists open the new exhibit with
live music, refreshments and tasty
bites of food from 5-8 p.m. on the
first Friday of every month.
“Every piece of art, every article
you pick up in our shop has a face
and a story behind it,” Hughes said.
“We know these people personally
and we support them in trying to
make a living in our community.
“We want them to be successful because we respect their
work and who they are as peo-

meaning there is only one of each
piece ever made. For South Lake
Tahoe couple Tommy Wolff and
Melanie Ramirez, it all started with
that first homemade hoodie.
“What started with a few
ideas for making our own clothes
caught the attention of our friends
and family, who also wanted us to
make them some of our creations,”
Wolff said.
The requests for hoodies started
pouring in from everyone who
came across one of their creations.
Three months later, their line
was inadvertently solidified when
the winter music festival SnowGlobe came to town.
The couple wanted to set up
shop at the festival, but needed a
business license and sellers permit
to do so.

BIGTRUCK

By the time Kelsen Thompson
and Galen Gifford officially started
Bigtruck in 2010, they had already
made and distributed thousands of
hats in the Truckee-Tahoe area for
the past 10 years.
Their homemade-hat concept
started with a small group of
friends in 2000. Everyone designed
their own style, and Thompson and
Gifford started sewing.
The first hat they made was trucker style with a dump truck logo, now
known as the Bigtruck Original.
That original design and the idea
stuck. Bigtruck’s custom concept
has lasted for more than a decade.
Thompson and Gifford are still
bringing their sewing machines to
events and letting people design
their own hats. This is known as

“LUNA LOBO IS WEARABLE ART FOR THE UNIQUE SOUL.”
TOMMY WOLFF CO-OWNER, LUNA LOBO
ple. These artists are part of the
reason Truckee is such wonderful place to live where freedom of expression is valued.”
Visit riversideartstudios.com to
view the current artists on display.

LUNA LOBO

Luna Lobo is not your run-ofthe-mill clothing and accessory collection. This South Shore company
blends the boundaries of art and
clothes seamlessly.
These sweatshirts, shirts and
accessories emanate creativity
with an enticing connection to the
environment.
The hoodies are 100 percent
handmade and one-of-a-kind,

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“We were just pointed in the
direction of starting a legit business in order to sell our pieces at
festivals,” Wolff said.
Luna Lobo, which means Moon
Wolf in Spanish, took off after
SnowGlobe. In addition to custom
hoodies, the company dove into
shirts, cozy hooded scarves, and
purses and pouches, all of which can
be viewed at lunalobocreations.com.
“What we are making is 100
percent handmade with recycled,
vintage and fabrics sourced from
all over the world, which makes it
unique and very different, just like
the customer who wears it,” Wolff
said. “Luna Lobo is wearable art
for the unique soul.”

Bigtruck’s Sew-on-Site setup. Customers can pick a patch, pick a hat,
choose a thread color and watch
their hat being made.
“Bigtruck is more of a community then a company,” Gifford said.
“It was born on the shores of Lake
Tahoe, literally.”
From the first hat Thompson
sewed in 2000 to the latest pro
models seen on the likes of Olympic champion Julia Mancuso and
freerider Ralph Backstrom, the two
Tahoe City natives have big plans
in store for Bigtruck.
But the biggest plan of all is
sticking to their roots and remembering why it all started.
“Seeing kids and people in our

hats is the greatest joy,” Gifford
said. “We have big dreams for
Bigtruck, but the real stoke is in the
journey, and we feel so grateful to
be doing what we love.”
Check out Bigtruck hats and
beanies at bigtruckbrand.com.
The Original Bigtruck hat is still
on the menu as well as a new
popular goggle reflection series.
Be on the lookout for some
exciting new hat to come down
the line from this duo.
— Becky Regan is a freelance writer
living in Truckee. She is a former sports
editor for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and
a former San Francisco Giants beat
reporter for MLB.com.

Luna Lobo
specializes
in custom
hoodies, as
well as shirts,
cozy hooded
scarves and
purses and
pouches.
CONTRIBUTED
PHOTO:
LUNA LOBO

The first hat Bigtruck made featured its now-famous trucker style with a dump truck
logo, seen here. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: BIGTRUCK

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prepares for landing on
their barge in Lake Tahoe.
PHOTO: DYLAN SILVER

RISE
SUN
WITH THE

There are few things
more exhilarating
and uplifting than a
balloon tour above
Lake Tahoe
BY DYLAN SILVER

L

ake Tahoe’s blue is seldom more vivid than when
viewed from the spellbinding heights of a hot air
balloon. What also becomes chillingly clear from
this vantage is that all that prevents one from tumbling into
that perfect cerulean is a waist-high wall of wicker.
I gripped the edge of that basket with white knuckles and
smiled as a marriage proposal unfolded sweetly 18 inches
from my face. Up until then, I just thought the guy was more
scared of heights than I was.
One morning last summer, before dawn, I’d stumbled
out of a messy bed and made the call to Lake Tahoe Balloons.
Captain and owner Harley Hoy confirmed that the balloon
would indeed fly that day. I parked in the still dark lot of
Tahoe Keys Marina and watched the lagoon steam with
the sunrise.
This would be my first trip aboard man’s oldest flying
machine. In planning, I’d imagined the calm and silence of
hovering above the Sierra in the early morning. Though not
inherently acrophobic, I braced for the rush that comes with
inhabiting high places. Do look down, I told myself. But little
could have prepared me for bearing witness to a proposal.

“Has anyone ever been on a hot air balloon before?” pilot
Mark Boulet asked our small crowd of 11 as we made our way
out onto the lake. No one raised their hand.
“OK. Us neither. It’s supposed to be really fun,” he joked.
The 120-foot barge, the only one of its kind, is specially
built to launch and land hot air balloons. The boat-balloon
team is the only such combination approved by the Federal
Aviation Administration in the country. Hoy has been running the business for more than 10 years. Boulet has piloted
the balloons for more about 35 years, with 15 of those at Lake
Tahoe, he said.
Backs bent and heads cocked, Boulet and Hoy released
helium-filled balloons to monitor the upper elevation winds.
If the little yellow orbs spastically flip, change directions or

run on a raging river of wind
known as a rotor, it might not
be the best day to fly, Hoy said.
Luckily, that’s not their only way
of monitoring the weather —
which can mean life or death in a
hot air balloon.
“Fifteen years ago, nobody flew
hot air balloons in the mountains
unless it was a daredevil thing.
But now because of the number
of sensors, you can tell if it’s
going to be a safe day,” Hoy said.
“In the morning, I get up at 3
a.m., and by 3:30 a.m., I know if
it’s a good day or not.”
The crew of four unrolled the
massive colorful balloon on deck.

A pair of fans blasted air into the
hull, inflating it sideways before a
fiery shot from the propane tanks
righted the whole operation.
We — all 1,800 pounds of us —
climbed into the wicker grid and
waited for liftoff.
Boulet wrenched on the
propane and a flame burst out of
the burner. Slowly, weightlessness
took hold, and the boat began to
drop away. The passenger next
to me, Brandon, who preferred
to not have his last name
mentioned, seemed nervous. I
watched him carefully. The pilot,
on the other hand, was suspiciously comfortable.

ABOVE: Viewing Lake Tahoe
ABOVE: Viewing Lake Tahoe
from a hot air balloon is a surreal
from a hot air balloon is a surreal
experience.
experience.
FAR LEFT: The 120-foot barge
FAR LEFT: The 120-foot barge
looks insect-like from a thousand
looks insect-like from a thousand
feet over Lake Tahoe.
feet over Lake Tahoe.
PHOTOS: DYLAN SILVER
PHOTOS: DYLAN SILVER

“The winds have welcomed
you with softness. The sun has
blessed you with his warm hands.
You have flown so high and so
well that God joined you in laughter
and set you gently back into the
loving arms of Mother Earth.”
— The Balloonist’s Prayer

“We used to spit over the side
and watch the different layers of
air move,” Boulet said, yanking
the propane for more fire and
hot air.
Something strange happened.
Cameras were being exchanged
and I could tell a momentous
occasion was about to take place.
I edged toward the wicker and
hung on.
“She thinks she’s here for
her birthday. Here it goes,”
Brandon announced to the
crowd, motioning toward his
girlfriend, Melissa.
“I love us...,” he continued.
Brandon dropped down on
one knee and I backed away
from the action, trying to avoid
intruding on the moment without tipping over the wicker. He
popped the question. She said
yes. Everyone cheered. It was
a relief, as the ride down could
have become suddenly awkward.
My knuckles eased.
Below us, the barge, like a
big green beetle, followed our
trail through the sky. The South
Shore’s shallows glowed verdigris above the sandy bottom. The
balloon drifted east. We topped
out above 10,000 feet.
Just as we had ascended,
the balloon slipped downward
steadily. After a quick photo
opportunity, the balloon touched
down on the barge. Its giant
swirling pattern deflated like a
jellyfish caught in a basket.
Back at the dock, we rounded
out the trip with tradition. Hoy
popped a bottle, letting the cork
fly. It landed with a bounce in
the basket. Good luck. He recited The Balloonist’s Prayer and
poured the bubbly.
“Some people call this champagne,” he said. “Balloonists, we
call it breakfast.”
— Dylan Silver, a former reporter for
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, is a freelance writer and photographer who
lives at Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

Tahoe’s Race the Lake of the Sky grows into
one of hte country’s best paddleboard events
BY DYLAN SILVER

More than 300 paddlers competed during day one of
Race the Lake of the Sky 2013. PHOTO: DYLAN SILVER

I

N MID-FEBRUARY, CHRIS BRACKETT SAT IN HIS UPSTAIRS OFFICE,
picking at his laptop keyboard. His hair was ruffled and his face was a little droopy. Rain
from a wet storm dripped off the windowsill. Brackett’s blue eyes brightened when the topic
turned to stand-up paddling.
“I’ve got to write a new ‘About’ section for our website,” he said, rattling off his work in progress.
Brackett’s life revolves around the sport. On a regular day, the owner and CEO of South Tahoe
Stand-up Paddle attends tourism meetings to promote his summer events, maybe sells a board or
two, files a “morning report” of the conditions on the lake and, of course, updates his website.
But the big project, the darling of the entire 12-member Brackett family, is Race the Lake of the
Sky — an event that blossomed from tiny roots and has grown into a major production. Planning
now encompasses much of the year.

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Racers round the buoys at Race
the Lake of the Sky in 2013.

everything from paddling technique to paddle yoga take place in
the water nearby. Needless to say,
Lakeview Commons is abuzz with
activity on the weekend before
Fourth of July — a weekend that,
in the past, didn’t draw a lot of
traffic to South Lake Tahoe.
“It ends up by pure coincidence
and circumstance, that it’s the
absolute perfect weekend for Lake
Tahoe lodging and events,” Brackett said. “This weekend is usually
pretty slow.”
The idea for a big race sprouted
not long after Brackett and family
launched their Wednesday night
stand-up paddle races at South
Lake Tahoe’s Regan Beach in 2011.
With the popularity of the weekly
event and the nationwide boom
in the sport of stand-up paddling,
competitors and organizers began
to have larger visions.



When you look
back at the smiles
on everybody’s face,
it’s beautiful.
That’s really the
future of this thing.”
CHRIS BRACKETT

PHOTOS: DYLAN SILVER

Race the Lake of the Sky is one
of the largest and most anticipated stand-up paddle events in
the country. From the volunteers
to the racers, the two-day festival
embodies Lake Tahoe’s affinity for
the growing sport. But it all started
as a group of people just having a
good time.
“It was so real the first year,”
Brackett laughs, remembering the
inaugural race in 2012. “Everybody
just came out and had fun.”
Now, some of the fastest paddlers
in the world attend the World
Paddle Association-sanctioned
event. Last year, professionals Jay
Wild, Anthony Vela and Candice
Appleby, among others, took part
in several of the races. Though the
competition was intense, it’s not all
about results.
“Race the Lake of the Sky has
no prize money, so everyone who
comes is there because of the
racing and the great vibe,” said
Geoff James, who runs the popular
paddling website, SUPCurrents.
com. “The Brackett family and
event team make everyone feel
special. Without a doubt it’s the
best organized and well run race I
have ever been to”
Race the Lake is broken up into
several disciplines. More than 300
competitors entered the event’s
most popular race, the El Dorado 5-miler, last year. The 14-mile
traverse to Emerald Bay and back
is the longest race. There’s also the
new specialty SUP cross, in which
heats of competitors launch from a
starting gate and weave through an
800-yard zigzag.
Then, there’s the spectator favorite.
“It’s all about the kids and the
grom race,” Brackett said. “When
you look back at the smiles on
everybody’s face, it’s beautiful. That’s
really the future of this thing.”
On the beach, those watching
the paddlers keep busy with dozens of product, clothing and food
booths. There are board and paddle
demos. Workshops and courses on

Elite paddlers battle for the
top spot in the El Dorado
5-Miler during last year’s
Race the Lake of the Sky.

Brackett and friends began researching what it would take to put
on a large lakeside contest. Among
permits, insurance and a host of
other logistics, the crew kept busy
until the day of the race.
“That first year, we put so much
into it and learned a lot,” Brackett
said. “Now that we’ve learned the
process, each year is easier.”
This year, Brackett expects
attendance to double. He may have
to send paddlers in heats because
the lineup at the start of the races

IF YOU GO
what :

Race the Lake of the
Sky stand-up paddle race

where :

Lakeview Commons,
South Lake Tahoe, CA

when :

June 28-29, 2014

cost : Free to attend,
registration fees vary
learn more:
racethelakeofthesky.com

extends hundreds of yards down the
beach. He’s pondering prize money,
but he doesn’t want to change the
event that means so much to him.
For Brackett, Race the Lake of
the Sky has grown into something
that’s difficult to put into words —
hence his struggle with the “About”
section. Stand-up paddling and
its growth in Lake Tahoe changed
his life. He has made new friends
through the sport. He’s become
healthier and closer to his family.
But what’s really touched him

is the way the town has rallied
behind his creation.
“The community support and our
local community is what makes the
race special,” Brackett said in almost
a whisper. “And where we live. We
live in a beautiful place that people
want to come to. I’m just hoping
every year it grows.”
— Dylan Silver, a former reporter for
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, is a freelance
writer and photographer who lives at
Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

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Placerville, CA 95667

530-268-5710

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Tahoe City, CA 96145
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DINING
Open up and say ahi. From sushi to seafood to
wine and cheese — the food and venue options
around Lake Tahoe’s beautiful coast and within the
historic town of Truckee will have you coming
back for seconds. And thirds. And fourths. And fifths.
And ... well, you get the picture.

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W I N E

We all know Tahoe as the place to
play, but the area’s wine culture is
making it another place to pour, sip
and taste at high altitude
BY JENNY LUNA

T

112

SUMMER 2014

PHOTO: KEOKI FLAGG / WWW.GALLERYKEOKI.COM

Wine and
Tahoe go hand
in hand.

ahoe may not be new
to skiing and biking,
but wine culture is
ripening every year as
more wineries bring tasting rooms
to the area.
Whether Tahoe’s winemakers
are from the Sierra or are Bay Area
transplants, they’ve come to Tahoe
and brought their grapes, their
bottles and extended knowledge.
Truckee Tahoe is also home to bars
dedicated to wine that host events
for tasting, wine education and wine
club memberships.
Winemakers like Russ Jones of
Truckee River Winery bring grapes
up from the Salinas Valley, carrying
out the wine’s process in the Sierra.
Charlie Jobbins, winemaker at
Skyhawk Lane and Red Poets,
brings his bottles from Edna Valley
in San Luis Obispo to his tasting
room in Heavenly Village, bringing
a coastal taste to the blue water
of Tahoe.
And the fine dining experience
and service of a sommelier can
be found at The Pour House in
Truckee, where Dean Schaecher
talks with people to learn their
preferences and helps them find
something new, something old or
something Tahoe.

A taste of
Tahoe
NEW TO
TASTING?

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

South Lake Tahoe and the
vineyard in Paso Robles.
This summer, Skyhawk
Lane will be pouring wines
from their vineyard, Edna
Valley, of San Luis Obispo
TRY THESE TIPS
— a Chardonnay and their
The details of a bottle’s
Albariño, a Spanish varietal
history can complicate the
mind and the palette.
with mango and papaya
flavors and a citrus finish.
And when wine people
Wine-making classes are
talk wine, it can leave those
new to the drink with a
held every Thursday night
in the tasting room. For
headache — even before
$22, guests can learn about
finishing a bottle.
the art of wine making,
Charlie Jobbins of
from the harvest to the
Skyhawk Lane and Red
bottle, and they can try a
Poets winery encourages
Truckee River Winery sits on five acres and offers an excellent space for outdoor play for the whole family.
flight of the SkyHawk Lane
everyone to “taste, taste,
taste,” as that’s where the
and Red Poets wines.
Below are some of our
Charlie encourages attendance
Charlie’s romance with wine
fun is.
recommendations for tasters
by guests from all levels of wine
began at a young age. The Bay
“Have an open mind,” he
looking to explore the alpine wine
tells newbies. “Your palette will
knowledge and promises
Area native found beer “repulsive”
country at Lake Tahoe. Make a
and chose to spend his weekends
to answer as simple or as complex
decide what flavors you prefer or
new discovery with every visit,
visiting Napa, he and his friends all a question.
don’t prefer.”
or plan a full day of uncorking,
pitching in to buy a bottle.
“I’ll get as geeky as they want,”
Meanwhile, Katy Jones of
pouring and imbibing around
Charlie’s dream became reality
he said with a laugh.
Truckee River Winery reminds
the lake.
Charlie began blending wines in
when he started producing his
tasters that everyone is different,
2007 and put the creations under
first commercial wine in 2000
and that palette, not price,
determines preference.
the name “Red Poets,” as blending
under the same name of his home
1. SKYHAWK LANE
reds is an art in itself. The most
street, Skyhawk Lane. The winery
AND RED POETS
Just like the grape itself, with
popular, the Red Fusion, is Red
produces 1,200 cases a year and
location : 1001 Heavenly Village Dr.
care and attention, palettes ripen
and allow tasters to experience the
Poets’ is an easy wine for beginners,
the operation is small enough to
Ste. #31, South Lake Tahoe, CA
a food friendly blend of Zinfandel,
allow Charlie and his wife, Renee,
phone : 530-405-3868
drink in each moment, creating a
to split time between their home in Syrah and Cabernet.
website : skyhawklane.com
story and memory on the lake.
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2. THE POUR HOUSE

4. TRUCKEE RIVER
WINERY

location :

10075 Jibboom St.,
Truckee, CA
phone : 530-550-9664
website : thepourhousetruckee.com

Fine wine pairs and pours with
fine dining, so although grapes aren’t
grown in Tahoe, wine experts are.
Take Dean Schaecher, owner
of The Pour House in downtown
Truckee — the sommelier spent
more than 25 years working in fine
dining before opening his wine shop
nine years ago. Looking to help

3. PICCHETTI WINERY
location :

3135 Harrison Avenue,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
phone : 530-541-1500
website : picchetti.com

Picchetti Winery has it figured
out: With an original location in
the Santa Cruz Mountains and a
summer vacation tasting room at
Tahoe, these winemakers enjoy the
scenery all year long.

location : 11467 Brockway Road,
Truckee, CA
phone : 530-587-4626
website : truckeeriverwinery.com

Family owned and operated
for 25 years, Truckee River
Winery created an outdoor area
to accompany its tasting room
that opened five years ago this fall.
Owner and winemaker Russ Jones
works alongside his daughter, Katy,
and together the Truckee natives

“ HAVE AN OPEN MIND.YOUR PALETTE
WILL DECIDE WHAT FLAVORS
YOU PREFER OR DON’T PREFER. ”
CHARLIE JOBBINS OF SKYHAWK LANE AND RED POETS WINERY

patrons find that perfect wine for
any occasion, Dean brings the same
value of customer service provided
tableside at big named restaurants to
his small wine store.
Co-owned with his wife, Christa
Finn, the couple refer to The Pour
House the “no occasion necessary”
wine shop, and encourage locals to
stop in after work or on their way to
Truckee Thursdays.
The Pour House offers two reds
and two whites for everyday tasting
and hundreds of bottles for retail.
Bottles can be found as affordable
as $8, with others far into the triple
digits. The shop has more than 100
available cheeses as well as salamis,
beers and other snacks.

SUMMER 2014

bring something truly unique to
the area.
Aside from the house made
paninis, gourmet cheeses and
antipasto platters, the location also
offers BYOF (bring your own food)
for outdoor barbecuing. All wines
are made on the premises after
Russ rounds up family and friends
to help him hand pick and harvest
grapes from Gary’s vineyard in the
Santa Lucia Highlands.
Within the 11 varietals offered,
the winery’s flagship Pinot Noir is
fuller bodied, and its Chardonnay is
crisp with a light, buttery and oak
taste. Russ recommends the Pinot
Gris for the summer, saying that
the perfect balance is a glass in one
hand and a bocce ball in the other.
Truckee River Winery hosts
plenty of summer events including
palette painting classes held by local
artists, featured chef pairings and
bocce ball leagues. Truckee River
Winery’s outdoor atmosphere is
dog friendly, their extended menu
(with to go ordering available)
is kid approved and the outdoor
experience allows patrons to enjoy
wine, friends, family and sunshine.

locations :

Tahoe City, Squaw
Valley, and downtown Truckee, CA
website : teloswine.com

Whether you find yourself on
the mountain, the lake, or strolling
the shops of downtown Truckee,
Uncorked provides locals and
tourists with a place to meet for
drinks after work or wind down
from a day on the lake.
Uncorked is locally owned and
operated and understands the
importance of supporting local.
The wine bar has a hard-to-beat
happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. daily
with two glasses of wine and an
artisan cheese plate for 20 dollars.
For wines by the glass, Uncorked
offers over 20 ever-changing each
day as well as a wide selection of
retail bottles.
Every Friday and Saturday
night during summer, tasters
receive an education during the
Meet the Winemaker event where
winemakers from as close as Napa
or as far as Europe come to share
their wine and sign bottles. For
warmer months, Uncorked coowner Kali Kopley recommends
a mineral driven wine, a crisp and
clean finish found in a Pinot Gris
or Sauvignon Blanc.
Feeling like you want to try
something new? Kali’s latest
exploration is with Pinot Biancos
from northern Italy — a mutation
of Pinot Grigio, yet more floral.
Also, join Uncorked on the
Tahoe City Wine Walk, June
21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Hosted
by the Tahoe City Downtown
Association, this fundraising event
brings winemakers and wine
drinkers from all over the lake to
one location for a strolling and
pouring good time.
— Jenny Luna is a freelance reporter
for the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
and Sierra Sun newspapers.

Uncorked, a locally owned and operated wine bar,
started seven years ago in Squaw Valley (seen here) and
has expanded to two more locations around the lake.

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Coming from more than
100 years of history, Picchetti
Winery comes from one of
California’s oldest regions for wine
production and brings its oldschool expertise to its “vineyard
approach” winemaking. Cared
for from first sprout and bud, to
flowering and ripening, Picchetti
wine is bottled by hand.
Tastings in Tahoe take place
in a historic setting as well — sip
wine in a building that has been
a wedding chapel, a general store
and a bomb shelter during World
War II. Beyond tastings, Picchetti
offers the property and its alpine
garden for weddings and events.

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Fresh American
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S E A F O O D

D I N I N G

Sweet
SIERRA
Seafood
BY SIMONE GRANDMAIN

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ext to the ocean Lake Tahoe is not. But when it comes
to enjoying a seafood-inspired lunch or dinner, the
Truckee/Tahoe region does not disappoint in options.
Be sure to get your seafood in the Sierra on at these five
must-eat and visit locations.

1

THE FRESH
KETCH

location : 2435 Venice Drive East,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
phone : 530-541-5683
website : thefreshketch.com
hours : 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

One if by land, two if by sea
... whether you are boating up to
their dock or strolling in their front
door, you are in for a treat at this
lake-side restaurant. Even if they
didn’t have a fabulous menu, the

view of Lake Tahoe makes anything
palatable — oh, but they do.
I usually start with crab cakes or
steamed clams in white wine, butter
and garlic (so good and messy ...
not first-date food) then move on
to the jumbo seared scallops served
with a potato hash cake and a
passion fruit beurre blanc.
There is always a fish of the day
available and kid-friendly items
for the little guys. The Fresh Ketch
has been wowing seafood lovers
in South Lake Tahoe for more
than three decades. I’m on decade
number two. And, yes, I have been
coming here since I was two.

2

JAKE’S ON
THE LAKE

location :

760 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
phone : 530-583-0188
website : jakestahoe.com
hours : 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This classic waterfront grill has
been a Tahoe icon since 1978. For
lunch, I like to spice it up with the
hamachi crudo starter prepared
with avocado, cilantro (chopped
very fine) basil, Sriracha and

soy wasabe butter, or the grilled
lemongrass shrimp.
The wine selection is diverse,
and the view of Lake Tahoe
exceptional, so plan to stay a
while, enjoy your appetizer
and relax before deciding
on your main course.
I almost never waver from
the panko-encrusted ahi, seared
rare (of course) and served with
julienne vegetables and a yam
cake. The huge deck is ideal
for taking in a Tahoe sunset
or moonrise, so be sure to save
room for the hula pie, so you can
thoroughly enjoy the moment.

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The battered fish and chips at
Wild Alaskan in Incline Village.

3

MORGAN’S
LOBSTER SHACK
AND FISH MARKET
location : 10089 W. River St.,
Truckee, CA
phone : 530-582-5000
website : morganslobstershack.com
hours :11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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4

WILD ALASKAN
RESTAURANT & BAR
location : 930 Tahoe Blvd. #901,
Incline Village, NV
phone : 775-832-6777
website: wildalaskanrestaurantandbar.com
hours : 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This is what a casual fish and chips
restaurant should look like — all
wood tables, outdoor patio, very
relaxed feel with huge pics of Tahoe
scenery adorning the walls. Even the
lighting seems very galley-ish, like
I could come up on deck and hear
“land ahoy!” except that would be too
cheesy and this is not a cheesy place.
I had the fish and chips made
with salmon as opposed to haddock
(which they do offer) or cod, and it
was a great idea.
Naturally, it was served with a
pile of fries (each one perfectly crisp
and perfectly sized) and a side of
vinegar to shake on the whole pile.
The crust was crispy and not greasy,

The to-die-for Ipswich clam
roll at Morgan’s in Truckee.

though you’ve got to have a little for
the authentic flavor.
There are also hand-rolled seafood
(your choice) tacos, wraps, and rice
bowls which are just right for lunch.
Dinner for me meant the Thai curry
topped with halibut.
Yes, I wrote this in the winter,
but we didn’t really have a winter, so
believe me when I say it will perfect
for a summer night.

PHOTOS: SIMONE GRANDMAIN

Wow. I have been going to this
restaurant since they opened a little
over a year ago for the fresh seafood,
prepared how I like it (usually
blackened) and served on a beauty
of a seasonal salad. I was very happy
with my delicious routine until I
tried the Ipswich clam roll.
Now I’m in there, like, three
times a week, mowing though two
of these babies at a time they are so
unbelievably good.
This restaurant, opened by Shawn
and Heather Whitney, has a fan
base of East Coast transplants and
also folks like me, who now talk
with an accent because we have
started eating lobster or clam rolls.
Menu items also include fish and
chips, lobster and grilled cheese
sandwiches (too good for the kids)
and a great assortment of fresh-offthe-boat fish, monster scallops and
whatever the catch brought in on
that given day.
You can choose your seafood at
the counter and have it prepared to
your own specifications, using the
menu board as a guide. There is a
neat little patio in the back that has
become a personal favorite — can’t
believe I’m even telling you about it.
Morgan’s is also the go-to place for
seafood to go in Truckee.

The seafood selection
is diverse at the
Village Market in
Incline Village.

5

KALANI’S
location : 1001 Heavenly Village
Way #26 South Lake Tahoe, CA
phone : 530-544-6100
website : kalanis.com
hours : 4-9 p.m.

Coming from Hawaii, I am a
sucker for anything Pacific Rim,

and Kalani’s did not disappoint.
The tropics-inspired dining room
offers a sweet contrast to Tahoe,
and the “Aloha Spirit” is alive and
well. Aloha is a great thing when
on holiday, no matter where you’re
vacationing. Kalani’s backs up this
great vibe with an amazing menu.
They actually have a whole section
devoted to different kinds of poke —
which is a Hawaiian-style delicacy
consisting of seafood, seaweed, onions
and a sesame vinaigrette.
For dinner, the pan-caramelized
miso-yaki sea bass, once featured
in Bon Appetit Magazine, is

almost eclipsed by the Thai basil
mashed potatoes on the side – but
not quite.
bonus location :

Village Market
770 Mays Blvd., Incline
Village, NV
phone : 775-831-5025
website : villagemarketincline.com
hours : 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
location :

I practically weep every time I
look in this grocery store’s seafood
case. If you “have kitchen/must
cook,” this is the place to go near the
lake for the freshest daily seafood of

every sort imaginable. Stunning.
The store also has great produce
and an ample Asian section for
all your prep’ necessities. Plus,
the wine selection here befits an
upscale grocer catering to visitors
traveling to or residing in (at least
part-time) one of the most beautiful
destinations in the world.
— Simone Grandmain is an
internationally published travel and
food writer who calls Truckee-Tahoe
home. She welcomes your recipes,
kitchen “must-haves” and food news at
[email protected].
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here’s just something
about sushi that brings
people together. From
those brave enough to
tackle an all-you-can-eat evening
to those fond of smaller helpings of
delectable sashimi, most restaurants
have everything to offer to whet
various appetites.
And just because Lake Tahoe
isn’t anywhere near Japan — and is
far removed from some of the best
venues San Francisco has to offer —
it doesn’t mean we don’t have some
great places to grab a few rolls.
Be sure to check out these
five restaurants — you won’t be
disappointed.

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PHOTO: COURT LEVE
PHOTO: COURT LEVE

There are sushi
options aplenty
at Mamasake at
Squaw Valley.

1

DRUNKEN
MONKEY SUSHI
location : 11253 Brockway Road,
Truckee, CA
phone : 530-582-9755
website : drunkenmonkeysushi.com
hours : 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2

Owner and chef Sam Okomoto
has more than 20 years of Asian
and French cuisine experience,
and it is evident everywhere, from
the sake lounge, to the one-of-akind menu, to the pristine sushi
counter and glass case full of
colorful fresh fish.
The Asian tapas are truly a
perfect way to supplement your

MAMASAKE
location : 1850 Village South
Road, Olympic Valley, CA
phone : 530-584-6020
website : mamsake.com
hours : 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

sushi selections. I am partial to
the shio kama hamachi, which is
grilled yellow tail collar (the best
part, if you ask me) with ponzu
and lime.
And the dreaming monkey
maki roll — rock crab, cucumber,
avocado topped with hamachi, ahi
and salmon — will make a believer
out of you.

I first experienced the culinary
gift that is Elsa Corrigan (chef and
owner of Mamasake) at the Autumn
Food and Wine Festival where she
was wowing crowds with a shootertype sushi creation I had to try three
times, pretending I was “getting one
for a friend.”
Fortunately, her fabulous
restaurant is open for lunch and
dinner, seven days a week, and

there is no need to be shy. I love the
Mamasake Yakimaki, which is grilled
rare salmon, avocado, cucumber,
kaiware, cilantro, soy wrapper and
terriyaki. Just very different, as are
many of the selections here.
Hopefully you are dining with a
large party so you can order several
and try them all. Chef Elsa has
certainly given us another reason to
do Squaw Valley in the summer.

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HIRO SUSHI
location : 8159 North Lake Blvd.,
Kings Beach, CA
phone : 530-546-4476
hours : 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This locals’ favorite is the real
deal. It’s a comfy, cozy, holein-the wall with very moderate
prices and a lengthy, classic sushi
menu. Two pieces of nigiri go for
about $5, and the maki sushi rolls
are priced less than $10.
The late last serve makes this
a popular place for the long
summer nights, and the prices
are so doable I have often taken
my own platters in here and
ordered sushi to go to serve at my
backyard barbecues.

SUMMER 2014

4

OFF THE HOOK
location : 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
phone : 530-544-5599
website : offthehooksushi.com
hours : 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

I took my teenage niece and
nephew here on a recent visit and
now it has become permanent
fixture on the agenda whenever
they come to town.
The atmosphere is very hip and
fun, but the menu is serious stuff.
There are more 40 rolls to choose
from and it is so overwhelming
for this piggy (I want and need
them all) that I order the nigiri
combo, which is 10 pieces of
nigiri, two salmon, two yellow
tail, two tuna and four chefs
choice for $22.50.

location :

882 Tahoe Blvd.,
Incline Village, NV
phone : 775-831-2777
hours : 5-9 p.m. (Tues-Thurs);
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
5-9 p.m. (Fri-Sun)

This sushi joint is located
in the Christmas Tree Village
shopping center in Incline
Village, and Yoshimi’s famous
specialty rolls truly are like a
holiday in your mouth.
For example, the Gobbstopper,
at $9.95, features tuna, hamachi,
salmon, shrimp, avocado,
imitation crab, tobiki and
chili spice. And be sure to
try a Smiling Gecko — for the
same price, enjoy a tempura
shrimp, unagi, avocado and
teriyaki roll.
The variety at Yoshimi is
what sets it apart from other
restaurants in Truckee/
Tahoe — and happy hour
at the bar is always an
enjoyable experience.

Drunken
Monkey Sushi
in Truckee offers
plenty of options
at affordable
prices.

— Simone Grandmain
is an internationally
published travel and
food writer who calls
Truckee-Tahoe home.
She welcomes your
recipes, kitchen
“must-haves” and
food news at
simone_grandmain@
hotmail.com.

PHOTO: SAM OKAMOTO

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O U T D O O R S

Cooking
IN THE Wild

Food preparation
in the backcountry
takes on many forms

BY DYLAN SILVER

C

ooking in the backcountry can be a bit
daunting. How much food do you bring? What
food do you bring? How do you cut weight?
Are pickles an acceptable snack? Though a
million questions surround the topic, every hiker will find
the only good way to develop a meal plan that works is to
get out there and try different things.
There are a few tried-and-true rules to eating in the
backcountry. The first is to avoid carrying excess water
or products that contain water. These are heavy and will
weigh you down. A good example of a watery product not
to bring would be a jar of pickles. Not to mention, heavy
packaging should always be traded for lighter. If you have
to have those pickles, put them in a Tupperware container.
Another rule of the trail kitchen is that extreme
perishables are generally a bad idea. Though a few leaves
of fresh basil may go great with your morning omelet,
it’s unlikely that it’ll last that long. Greens, melons, many
meats and mayonnaise are just a few of the perishable
items to avoid.
One of the guidelines of food preparation is to lay out
everything you plan on bringing in terms of meals. A
good start is to have a breakfast, lunch and dinner
for each person for each day you’ll be in the
backcountry. This makes it easy to spot
holes in your meal plan.
Other than that, there’s little you
can’t do in the camp kitchen. Though
there’s always room to grow, here are a
few of the most common strategies
to meal time on the trail.

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1 The Ultra-light: For
those who truly wanted
to save on weight, a
stove just won’t make
the cut. It’s all about
calories. Ultra-light
trail runners have been
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2 The Gourmet: Though
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cooking great
meals in the
middle of
nowhere
is not that
hard. An
easy way to
do this while
backpacking
is to ask
each
person in
your group
to prepare a

single three-course dinner
for everyone. If you go for
the same number of nights
as the number of people in
your group, each person
will only have to cook
once, and you’ll get to
experience a variety of
cuisine.
Pastas, rice dishes, Indian
and Mexican food all
make for relatively easy
preparation. Avoid fresh
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3 The Non-chef: This arena
of outdoor cooking has
developed significantly
during the last 10 years.
Entire meals are now
being freeze-dried and
packaged, so cookingilliterate backpackers
can eat well. Usually,
preparation includes
boiling a pot of water and
pouring it into the pouch,
letting it sit for a few
minutes and then chowing
down. This has to be one
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While one can survive
for a while on white rice
alone, there are more
reasonable ways to eat on
the trail without breaking
the bank. Several types of
instant pastas come in a
“just add water” recipe.
For breakfast, oats and
brown sugar aren’t bad.
Top Ramen is a classic.
Though a little heavy, eggs
are not expensive and
pack a hearty punch, but
(obviously) you’ll need a
carrier.
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5 The One Night Stand:
If you’re not trekking
for days on end, there’s
some wiggle room
regarding weight. This
is where canned food
comes in great. There are
few things as great as a
piping hot meal of Chef
Boyardee Beefaroni by the
campfire. Of course, there
are other options, like
tomato soup, stew, chicken
noodle, raviolis, pork and
beans, or, of course, chili.
But nothing is as timeless
as “America’s favorite
macaroni and beef.”
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This highly reclusive cook
spends most of his or
her time, well, cooking.
If you’ve ever had cold
pizza on the trail, you’ll
know why. It’s delicious.
Having all your food
prepared before you hike
10 miles can be good and
bad. The good, of course,
is it’s ready as soon as
your pack is off. The bad
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ALDER CREEK
CAMPGROUND
13813 Alder Creek Road,
Truckee. This campground has
water, restrooms, hot showers,
RV hookups, disposal, laundry
facilities, volleyball, Ping Pong,
horseshoes and wi-fi.
530-587-9462

BOCA REST
Off the Interstate 80 Hirschdale
exit in the Truckee area. This
forest service campground has
water, vault toilets, showers
and fishing.
530-587-9281
 

BOYINGTON MILL

Off the Hirschdale exit from
Interstate 80 in the Truckee area.
This Forest Service campground
has vault toilets. There is no
drinking water available at site.
530-587-9281

COACHLAND RV PARK
10100 Pioneer Trail, Truckee.
This campsite can accommodate
up to 40-foot-long RVs, has RV
hookups, showers, restrooms and
clubhouse.
530-587-3071

DONNER MEMORIAL
STATE PARK
12593 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee, Ca. East end of
Donner Lake, Truckee, off
Donner Pass Road. This state
park campground has water,
restrooms, showers, swimming
and space for RVs up to 28
feet long.
530-582-7894

GOOSE MEADOWS
FOREST SERVICE
Between Truckee and Tahoe
City on Highway 89. This forest
service campground has water,
vault toilets, swimming and
access to the Truckee River.
530-587-9281

GRANITE FLAT
CAMPGROUNDS

LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

SANDY BEACH

Highway 89, 20 miles north
of Truckee. This forest service
campground has water and vault
toilets along the little Truckee
River.
877-444-6777

6873 North Lake Boulevard,
Tahoe Vista. This campground
has water, restrooms, showers,
RV hookups, swimming and can
take RVs up to 35 feet long.
530-546-7682

MARTIS CREEK

SILVER CREEK FOREST
SERVICE

Between Truckee and Tahoe
City on Highway 89. This forest
service campground has water,
vault toilets, swimming and river
access
530-587-9281

Martis Creek Road off of
Highway 267, 1 mile south
of the Truckee Airport, south
of Truckee. This campground
operated by the Army Corps
of Engineers has water and
restrooms.
530-587-8113

KASPIAN

MT. ROSE

Four miles south of Tahoe City on
Highway 89. This campground
offers water, restrooms and
swimming.
530-583-3642

On Highway 431, 7 miles from
Incline Village. This forest service
campground has drinking water
and vault toilets.
530-694-1002

LAKE FOREST

PROSSER FAMILY
FOREST SERVICE

One and a half miles east of
Tahoe City off Highway 28,
on Lake Forest Road. This
campground has water,
restrooms, swimming and a boat
ramp.
530-583-3796

LAKESIDE
Highway 89 north of Truckee.
This forest service campground
has water and vault toilets, and
has access to Prosser Creek
Reservoir.
530-587-9281

LOGGER
CAMPGROUNDS
In Truckee, off the Hirschdale
Exit from Interstate 80. This forest
service campground has water,
vault toilets, swimming and
access to a boat ramp. There is
a camp store onsite.
530-587-9281

Truckee, off Prosser Dam Road
north of Interstate 80. This
forest service campground has
restrooms, swimming and access
to a boat ramp on Prosser
Reservoir.
530-587-9281
 

PROSSER GROUP
FOREST SERVICE

On Prosser Creek Reservoir, off
Highway 89 north of Truckee.
This forest service campground
has water and vault toilets
and access to Prosser Creek
Reservoir.
530-587-9281

SAGEHEN
Highway 89, 11 miles north
of Truckee. This forest service
campground has vault toilets
and water must be taken from
Sagehen Creek, which should be
treated before use.
530-587-9281

Between Truckee and Tahoe
City on Highway 89. This forest
service campground has water,
vault toilets, swimming and river
access on the Truckee River.
530-587-9281

SUGAR PINE POINT
STATE PARK
Highway 89, 8 miles south
of Tahoe City. This state park
campground has water,
restrooms, showers, swimming,
and can take RVs up to 30 feet.
530-525-7982

TAHOE DONNER
13813 Alder Creek Road,
Truckee. This campground has
water, restrooms, showers, RV
hookups, laundry and can take
up to 32-foot long RVs.
530-587-9462

TAHOE STATE
RECREATION AREA
In Tahoe City off Highway 28.
This state parks campground
has water, restrooms, showers,
swimming and can take RVs up
to 21 feet long.
530-583-3074

UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Highway 89, 12 miles north
of Truckee. This forest service
campground has water and vault
toilets along the little Truckee
River.
877-444-6777

UNITED TRAILS

10068 Hirschdale Road,
Truckee, CA. Off the Interstate
80 Hirschdale Exit, Truckee
area. This RV campground has
water, restrooms, showers, hook
ups and laundry.
530-587-8282

WILLIAM KENT

Two miles south of Tahoe City on
Highway 89. This campground
has water, restrooms, swimming
and can accommodate up to
24-foot-long RVs.
530-583-3642

SOUTH SHORE
BAYVIEW
CAMPGROUND

11001 Highway 89, north
of South Lake Tahoe, above
Emerald Bay. This forest service
campground has restrooms.
530-544-0426

CAMPGROUND BY THE
LAKE

1150 Rufus Allen Blvd., South
Lake Tahoe. This City of South
Lake Tahoe campground has
water, restrooms, showers,
hookups bike trails and access to
the lake and a boat launch.
530-542-6096

CAMP RICHARDSON

1900 Jameson Beach Road,
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Highway
89 and Jameson Beach Road,
north of South Lake Tahoe.
This campground has water,
restrooms, showers and access
to Lake Tahoe, a marina with
boat rentals, a restaurant,
general store and other options.
800-544-1801

CAMP SHELLY
Just above Highway 89 between
South Lake Tahoe and Emerald
Bay. This campsite offers room
for RVs up to 21 feet and tent
camping, no RV hookups. There
are also restrooms and showers.
925-373-5700

DL BLISS STATE PARK
Highway 89, 17 miles south
of Tahoe City. This state park
campground has water,
restrooms, showers, group sites,
swimming and a max RV length
of 18 feet.
530-525-7277
 

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TAHOE PINES

760 Highway 50, South Lake
Tahoe. This campground has full
RV hookups, tent sites, restrooms,
showers, laundry, a general
store and heated pool.
800-562-3477 or 530-577-3693

860 Emerald Bay Road, South
Lake Tahoe. This campground
can accommodate up to 40-footlong RVs, has full RV hookups,
showers, restrooms, playground,
store and laundry.
530-577-1653

MEEKS BAY RESORT

TAHOE VALLEY

Highway 89, 21 miles south
of Tahoe City. This state park
campground has water,
restrooms, showers, swimming,
and can take RVs up to 21 feet.
530-541-3030

7941 Emerald Bay Road off of
Highway 89. This camp ground
provides water, restrooms,
showers, RV hookups, swimming,
a boat ramp, and can take RVs
up to 60 feet. 877-326-3357 or
530-525-6946

FALLEN LEAF
CAMPGROUND

MEEKS BAY
CAMPGROUND

1175 Melba Drive, South Lake
Tahoe. West of South Lake
Tahoe on Highway 50. This
campground offers RV and
tent camping with full RV hookups, a general store, heated
pool, playground and meeting
facilities.
530-541-2222

2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South
Lake Tahoe. This forest service
campground has water; coin
operated showers, restrooms,
a general store and access to
Fallen Leaf Lake. The site does
not have RV hookups.
530-544-0426

Emerald Bay Road off of
Highway 89. No RV hookups,
but the campground has showers,
water and barbecue grills.
530-543-2600

EMERALD BAY STATE
PARK

NEVADA BEACH
Two miles east of Stateline on
Highway 50. This campground
has water, restrooms, tent and RV
camping and access to the lake.
775-588-5562

ZEPHYR COVE RESORT
760 Highway 50 Zephyr
Cove. Four miles northeast of
Stateline on Highway 50. This
campground offers water,
sewer, electrical, TV and
telephone hookups for RVs up
to 40 feet long, as well as walk
in campsites with access to
laundry, restrooms, showers and
vending.
775-589-4906

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Think you’ve had enough after a full day of recreation
and adventure at Lake Tahoe? Think again ... you
can find a world-class rock concert, hip-hop show
or classical-music symphony event just about every
evening in the summer. Steve Miller Band (pictured)
is just one of countless shows on tap.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: STEVE MILLER BAND
TAHOE MAGAZINE

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M U S I C

Music meets majesty during
weekly outdoor concerts at
these 3 Lake Tahoe beaches
BY ADAM JENSEN

W

ashington state has the Gorge Amphitheatre, Colorado has Red Rocks
Amphitheatre and Lake Tahoe has,
well, Lake Tahoe.
While the concert venues around the lake can’t
match the capacity of those well-known amphitheaters, Lake Tahoe provides one of the most scenic
backdrops for live music in the world.
Numerous bars and restaurants offer music on
their decks throughout Tahoe’s warmer months,
Sand Harbor State Park features musical performances in addition to its world-renowned Shakespeare festival and the Valhalla Art, Music &
Theatre Festival offers plenty of opportunities for
your ears at the South Shore.
Three outdoor summer concert series around the
lake also offer free music along with the opportunity
to dip your toes in the water.
At the South Shore, the Live at Lakeview summer
concert series takes place every Thursday during the
summer at the recently remodeled El Dorado Beach
on the 3200 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Now in its third year, the summer concert series
has become the go-to place to connect with friends
while soaking up the sun and appreciating Lake
Tahoe’s never-gets-old beauty.

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The Live at Lakeview concert series takes place at the newly refurbished Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. PHOTO: ADAM JENSEN
TAHOE MAGAZINE

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Rob Giustina, owner of On
Course Events and organizer of the
Live at Lakeview series, described
the events as “the community celebrating the community.” Hundreds
of people from all walks of life make
it out to the free concerts each week.
“I’ve been here my whole life and
I’ve never seen it come together like
Thursday nights,” Giustina said.
The events aren’t just for locals
though. The beer garden, food vendors, live music and crystal blue water are just as welcoming to visitors.
“When you travel, the best place
you go is where the locals are,”
Giustina said.
The concerts run from June 26
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to Aug. 28. They start about 4:30
p.m. and run until about 8:30 p.m.
Giustina strives to get a mix of
musical styles throughout the summer. Blues, Latin, bluegrass, rock
and electronic music will all have
their place at the Live at Lakeview
series this summer. One of this
year’s shows will also feature local
favorites Lavish Green, who made
their return from a hiatus at last
years Live at Lakeview series. More
information is available at http://
liveatlakeview.com.
At the northern end of the lake,
two outdoor summer concert series
also inspire a community feel and
an enticing experience to anyone

looking to soak up the good times
Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Music on the Beach takes place
at Kings Beach State Recreation
Area Friday evenings during the
summer. The area is located near
the 8400 block of North Lake
Boulevard in Kings Beach. More
information is available at www.
facebook.com/northtahoe.
Like Live at Lakeview, the music
series tries to feature a variety of
styles, said Joy Doyle, executive director of the North Tahoe Business
Association.
“We try to feature a variety of
genres and we try to feature predominantly local favorites or local

up-and-comers,” Doyle said.
Beach chairs are the preferred
seating at the recreation area. Kings
Beach offers a music venue where
people are “literally right on the
sand, right on the water,” Doyle said.
“We just have a wonderful local
vibe,” she added.
To the west, the long-running
Concerts at Commons Beach series
in Tahoe City also has the warmth
of a community picnic. Dave
Wilderotter, a North Shore business
owner who sits on the board of the
music series, said he likes to cruise
around talking with friends and
seeing who brought the best food to
the events.

above:

The sun sets over concertgoers
at Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe.
top right:

The Tumbleweed Wanderers
perform at Concerts at Commons Beach
in Tahoe City in 2013.

right:

The Live at Lakeview concert series
takes place every Thursday evening
during the summer at El Dorado Beach.

PHOTOS: ADAM JENSEN

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The crowd gets down
at the Live at Lakeview
concert series in South
Lake Tahoe in 2013.
PHOTO: ADAM JENSEN

“You sit in the back and you
talk the whole time, or you sit in
the front and you dance the whole
time,” Wilderotter said.
Naturally, food and beverages are
also available for purchase at the
event, which celebrates its 10th year
in 2014. The concerts provide a great
cap to the weekend and are often
able to attract well-known performers who made an appearance at
another venue Saturday night.
Organizers shoot for a mix of
local and touring acts. Performers Peter Joseph Burtt and the
King Tide, Mumbo Gumbo, New
Monsoon, SambaDá and Joy and
Madness are among acts scheduled
this summer.
Like the other music events
at Lake Tahoe, the Concerts at
Commons Beach feature kayakers
paddling just offshore, boats anchoring to get a better view, people
tossing Frisbees back and forth, kids
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running off steam and more than a
few smiles.
“It’s such a nice Sunday afternoon event,” Wilderotter said.
The Concerts at Commons
Beach begin June 22 and run every
Sunday through Aug. 31. The
shows typically start at 4 p.m. More
information is available at www.
concertsatcommonsbeach.com.
While the Sierra Nevada offers
an astonishing variety of outdoor
activities in summer, few are as
quintessentially Tahoe as kicking
back, relaxing your senses and
soaking it all in with a little music
to guide your way.
“I think it’s going to be a pretty exciting summer,” Wilderotter said.
— Adam Jensen is editor in chief
of Lake Tahoe Action, a weekly
entertainment and recreation newspaper published throughout the
greater Truckee/Tahoe region

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From 5-9 p.m. on Thursdays from
June 12 to Aug. 21, Truckee Thursdays populate the burg’s historic
downtown, offering live music, craft
beer, delicious food, kids’ activities
and an assortment of vendors, from
handmade crafts to slot car racing.
 “As you hit downtown, there
is no doubt in your mind that
something is going on — the streets
are packed and there is a feeling
of energy everywhere,” said Alyssa
Thomas, owner of the Tourist Club
bar in downtown and a member of
the all-volunteer Truckee Thursdays
Committee. “Donner Pass Road
is closed from Spring to Bridge
as people meander from booth to
booth checking out handmade
goods from recycled wine bottle
candles, jewelry, furniture, photography to custom-made Hula hoops.”

Crowds meander through downtown Truckee as
part of the popular Truckee Thursday events.
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The free event began in 2008
and has steadily grown since. Ten
full-service food vendors, 10 food
carts, 11 certified farmers and more
than 80 artisan, commercial and
nonprofit vendors are now regularly
included in the events, Thomas said.
Downtown’s brick-and-mortar
businesses also stay open during
Truckee Thursdays.
“We have some great food,”
Thomas added. “Again, we are
privileged to have superior culinary
chefs in our region, and you see it
out at Truckee Thursdays. The days
of outdoor carnival food have been
replaced with culinary creativity on
wheels, with our local food trucks
and carts.
“And it only gets better if you
want to dine inside in one of our
downtown restaurants. We have
some of the most amazing restaurants in the region.”

One aspect of the event organizers have focused on in recent years
is making the music top notch.
“We have brought in professional
sound engineers to make the music
sound the best it can in an outdoor
area,” Thomas said. “We are truly
blessed to have so much free music
in our region over the summer
months. But it is our goal to differentiate and stand out from the
others and provide an experience

for those attending unlike what
they have already seen and heard.”
More information is available
on Truckee Thursday’s Facebook
page, as well as www.truckee
thursdays.com.

Jentz Zirbel,
left, and Anders
Edwards do a
little busking at
Truckee Thursday
last summer.

— Adam Jensen is editor in chief of
Lake Tahoe Action, a weekly entertainment and recreation newspaper published throughout the greater Truckee/
Tahoe region.
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Feel the rhythm
Lake Tahoe and Truckee have vibrant music scenes, with local, regional and
national acts entertaining enthusiastic crowds. The music scene gets especially
lively in the summer, when temperatures heat up and all of Tahoe is a stage.
Here’s just a taste of some of the musical treats on tap for this summer:

NORTH SHORE/
TRUCKEE
BAR OF AMERICA

10040 Donner Pass Road
Information: 530-587-2626
www.barofamerica.com
Thursdays: Rustler’s Moon,
8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays:
Live music, 10 p.m.

CONCERTS AT
COMMONS BEACH

Commons Beach Road,
Tahoe City
Information: info@
visittahoecity.com
www.concertsat
commonsbeach.com
Free music starts at
3 or 4 p.m.
June 22: The Nibblers
June 29: Peter Joseph Burtt
and the Kingtide with Jelly
Bread
July 6: Turkuaz
July 13: Mingo Fishtrap
July 20: Lebo & Friends
July 27: Leche De Tigre
Aug. 3: Mumbo Gumbo
Aug. 10: New Monsoon
Aug. 17: Live music
Aug. 24: SambaDa´
Aug. 31: Joy & Madness
Sept. 8: Live music

COTTONWOOD
RESTAURANT & BAR

10142 Rue Hilltop Road
Information: 530-587-5711
www.cottonwood
restaurant.com
Free acoustic music starts
at 7 p.m. Thursdays and
Fridays

CRYSTAL BAY CASINO

14 State Route 28, Crystal
Bay
Information: 775-833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
May 25: Jarekus Singleton
May 30: Tracorum
May 31: The Bastard Sons
of Johnny Cash
June 6: Bonfire, AC/DC
tribute
June 21: Kinetix
June 27: Simplified
June 28: Led Zepagain
July 5: Zepparella
July 19: Tainted Love
Aug. 1: Ana Popovic
Aug. 29: Miner
Aug. 30: Mustache Harbor

LAKE TAHOE
SUMMERFEST

Sierra Nevada College,
999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline
Village
www.tahoesummerfest.org.
Performances of classical
music take place the
weekends of Aug. 1-3,
Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17.
Music starts at 7 p.m.

MUSIC ON THE BEACH

8318 North Lake Tahoe
Blvd., Kings Beach
Information: 530-546-9000
www.facebook.com/
northtahoe
Free music runs from 6-8:30
p.m. on Fridays from June
27 until Aug. 29, excluding
July 4.
Zeppelin fans rejoice, Crystal Bay Casino
has a pair of Led Zeppelin tributes on its
summer calendar. Led Zepagain plays a
free show in the Crown Room Saturday,
June 28. A week later, San Francisco’s
all-female Zepparella (pictured) takes the
stage. Tickets for Zepparella are $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. CONTRIBUTED
PHOTO: STERLING MUNKSGARD PHOTOGRAPHY

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TRUCKEE THURSDAYS
DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE

www.truckeethursdays.com
A free street fair with multiple
musical performers runs
every Thursday evening from
June 12 to Aug. 21.
June 12: Steven Roth
June 19: Andy Frasco
June 26: Defibulators
July 3: Peter Burtt
July 10: Sneaky Creatures
July 17: Thick Newton
July 24: McKenna Faith
July 31: Con Brio
Aug. 7: Shotgun Wedding
Quintet
Aug. 14: Down North
Aug. 21: Paul Covarelli and
Dust Bowl Revival

THE VILLAGE AT SQUAW
VALLEY

1960 Squaw Valley Road,
Olympic Valley
Information: 800-403-0206
www.squaw.com
Tuesdays from June 17 to
Aug. 26: Bluesdays
July 12-13: Art Wine and
Music Festival
July 17-20: Wanderlust
Festival, featuring Big
Gigantic and RJD2
Aug. 9-10: Brews Jazz and
Funk Fest
Aug. 31: 26th Annual
Alpen Wine Fest
Sept. 5: Guitar Stings Vs.
Chicken Wings

LEFT: Lake Tahoe music scene
mainstays Peter Joseph Burtt and the
King Tide will undoubtedly make
the rounds of area music venues this
summer. The band features Burtt’s
innovative use of African instruments,
as well as keyboards, drums and
bass. The music will certainly
compliment the setting when Burtt
and the King Tide perform at
Concerts at Commons Beach in
Tahoe City June 29.
PHOTO: ADAM JENSEN

BELOW: Colorado electronic fave
Big Gigantic headlines this year’s
Wanderlust Festival at Squaw
Valley. The yoga and music festival
takes place July 17-20 at the North
Shore resort. In addition to Big
Gigantic, this year’s festival features
music by the Polyphonic Spree,
RJD2 and DJ Krush. Yogis at the
annual festival include Seane Corn,
Shiva Rea and Rod Stryker.
PHOTO: ADAM JENSEN

SOUTH SHORE
BASECAMP PIZZA

1001 Heavenly Village Way,
South Lake Tahoe
Information: 530-544-2273
www.basecamppizzaco.com
Everyday: Live music

BOATHOUSE ON
THE PIER

3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
Information: 530-600-1846
Wednesdays, Saturdays and
Sundays: Live music

THE FRESH KETCH

2435 Venice Drive East,
South Lake Tahoe
Information: 530-541-5683
www.thefreshketch.com
Fridays: Niall McGuinness
and New World Jazz Project,
7 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays: Live music, 7 p.m.

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE

15 U.S. Highway 50,
Stateline
Information: 800-427-7247
www.harrahslaketahoe.com
May 24: Elvin Bishop
May 31: Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy
June 7: Neil Sedaka
June 14: Eric Burdon and
the Animals

HARVEYS CABO WABO
CANTINA

18 U.S. Highway 50,
Stateline
Information: 775-588-2411
www.harveystahoe.com
Live music starts at 9:30 p.m.
or 10 p.m. every night.

HARVEYS LAKE TAHOE

18 U.S. Highway 50,
Stateline
Information: 775-588-2411
www.harveystahoe.com
June 24: Sarah McLachlan
July 18: Carrie Underwood
July 20: Zac Brown Band
July 25: Train
July 30: Journey and Steve
Miller Band
Aug. 2: Lady Gaga
Aug. 3: Boston and the

Doobie Brothers
Aug. 8: Aerosmith, w/
Slash
Aug. 14: Bruno Mars
Aug. 29-30: The Eagles

LIVE AT LAKEVIEW
COMMONS

Lakeview Avenue at Lake
Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake
Tahoe
Information: 530-600-2233
www.lakeviewcommonslive.
com
Free music starts at 4:30
p.m. every Thursday from
June 26 until Aug. 28.

MCP’S PUB TAHOE

4093 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
Information: 530-542-4435
www.mcpspubtahoe.com
Live music takes place every
night at this South Lake Tahoe
bar and restaurant.

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north lake tahoe summerlong music

What’s better than driving along the lake, listening to great music? Not needing a radio,
because there’s so much great music around.
From Kings Beach on Friday, to Common’s Beach in Tahoe City on Sundays; North to
Squaw and Northstar, and down the West Shore, North Lake Tahoe has it cranked up
to 11 this Summer.
Just about every day, there’s free outdoor music to be had, along with great headliners
and festivals. So if you’re into music, get online, and then make some tracks. (You’ll be
in excellent company.)

free weekly music series
Tuesdays

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0s/80s Music ~ Retro Skate Nights at Northstar Resort (free) • June 17 – August 26
Bluesdays at Squaw Valley (free) • July 1 – August 26

Wednesdays ednesday Music in the Park, Truckee River Regional Park (free) • June 18 – September 24
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Thursdays

Truckee Thursdays with Live Music, Art, Food and Activities (free) • June 12 – August 21

Fridays

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irst Fridays – Music/Concerts, Wine and Food ~ Historic Downtown Truckee (free) • Summer-long



M
usic on the Beach, Kings Beach State Recreation Area (free) • June 27 – August 29

Sundays

Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City ~ Sundays (free) • June 22 – September 7

music festivals


TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Summer Musicfest Solstice Serenade • June 19 – June 24



Beerfest and Bluegrass Festival at Northstar California • July 5



TOCCATA – 9th Anniversary Celebration • July 6 – July 15



Art, Wine and Music Fest at Squaw Valley • July 12 – July 13



Homewood Days Festival ~ Dead Winter Carpenters and Peter Joseph Burtt and the King Tide • July 12



Wanderlust ~ Squaw Valley • July 17 – July 20



Lake Tahoe Music Festival • July 22 – July 26



Lake Tahoe SummerFest Season Three • August 1 – August 17



Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest at Squaw Valley • August 9 – August 10



Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings at Squaw Valley • September 5

Get the details on these events and more at

TahoeHighNotes.com | 800.Tahoe4U

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a gamers’ paradise
You don’t have to travel
to glitz of Vegas or
colorful downtown Reno to
experience some fun, highstakes gambling. On Lake
Tahoe’s South Shore, swing
on through the happening
casino corridor at Stateline
and get your Blackjack and
slots on at the community’s
five bustling casinos.
Or, on the North Shore,
check out a quintet of cozy,
smaller casinos that offer
all the best games. Just
remember — just because
we’re not in Vegas or
Reno doesn’t mean the fun
doesn’t stop. Have fun —
responsibly.

LAKESIDE INN AND
CASINO

www.lakesideinn.com
775-588-7777 or 800-6247980
168 U.S. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
 

MONTBLEU RESORT
CASINO & SPA

www.montbleuresort.com
775-588-3515 or 888-8297630
55 U.S. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours

SOUTH SHORE

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HARRAH’S RESORT LAKE
TAHOE

www.laketahoe.hyatt.com
775-832-1234
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV 89451
Open 24 hours
 

www.harrahslaketahoe.com
775-588-6611 or 800-4277247
15 U.S. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
 

JIM KELLEY’S TAHOE
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HARVEYS LAKE TAHOE
www.harveystahoe.com
775-588-6611
18 U.S. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
 

HORIZON RESORT AND
CASINO – CLOSED FOR
RENOVATIONS
www.horizoncasino.com
800-648-3322
50 U.S. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours

  NORTH

SHORE

CAL NEVA RESORT, SPA
AND CASINO – CLOSED
FOR RENOVATIONS

www.calnevaresort.com
Reservations: 800-225-6382
General Info: 800-233-5551
2 Stateline Road
Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Open 24 hours

CRYSTAL BAY CLUB
CASINO

www.crystalbaycasino.com
775-833-6333
14 Crystal Drive
Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Open 24 hours

775-831-7156
20 State Highway 28
Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Open 24 hours
 

TAHOE BILTMORE

www.tahoebiltmore.com
800-245-8667
5 State Highway 28
Crystal Bay, NV 89402
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At The Discovery, you can travel between the past and the future, without any effort at all. We have 67,000
square feet of science, art, history, construction, destruction, live performances and extinct animals. We’ve got
The Shop, Spark!Lab Smithsonian, Da Vinci’s Corner, the Cloud Climber, an 80-foot-long river, a gallery where
it’s nighttime all day long, and a whole bunch more hands-on things to see and do.
For more information about memberships, seasonal camps, museum camp-ins, and much more, visit nvdm.org.

490 S. Center Street · Downtown Reno · 775-786 -1000 · nvdm.org

$4 after 4pm on Wednesdays
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Many Professional Football
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and Night Rider daily.

Free! Night Rider
Go out, have fun, and leave the
driving to us. 6:30pm-2am.

Daily Airport Shuttle
VIP Airport service from Reno
to Truckee and North Tahoe.

TART Public Bus
Serving North Lake Tahoe
and Truckee.

Truckee Transit
Hourly service Monday–
Saturday throughout Truckee.

Please check our website for a complete schedule.

LakeTahoeTransit.com

CALENDAR
There’s so much to do and see every summer at
Lake Tahoe and Truckee, we could fill an entire
magazine with just the events. Instead, we’ve chosen
to highlight the biggest and best. And here’s a locals’
hint: You haven’t enjoyed a true Fourth of July until you
watch fireworks exploding over Lake Tahoe.

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showrooms and intimate pubs.
Call 530-581-6900 or visit
www.gotahoenorth.com/
highnotes
Wine Walk, last Saturdays
Enjoy Village at Northstar
Wine Walk Series, with each
wine walk hosting a different
region with wine and hors
d’oeuvres the final Saturday
of each month, 3-6 p.m. The
June Wine Walk will be a
Taste of Italy with live music. All
participants must be 21 and will
need to show a valid I.D. Visit
www.northstarcalifornia.com

sailing skills with an emphasis
on safety, fun and teamwork.
Call 530-583-3440, visit
www.tahoecitypud.com or
email [email protected]



AL L S U M M E R
LONG
Farmers markets
Foothill Farmers’ Market. Enjoy
fresh local produce, delicious
food and great company at
the Thursday morning Foothill
Farmers’ Market May through
September, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Tahoe City and Truckee River
Regional Park, Truckee, 10500
Brockway Road off Highway
267, June through mid-October.
Truckee Thursday Nights: Donner
Pass near the train station, midJune through August. Tuesday
mornings, Kings Beach State
Recreation Area, Highway 28
at Bear Street, Kings Beach,
June through August. Call
530-823-6183 or visit www.
foothillfarmersmarket.com



Family Movie Night and
Outdoor Movie Night, May
through November
Take a favorite pillow and
blanket to Northwoods
Clubhouse, kick back and enjoy
both classic and new movies.
Friday movie nights begin at
6:30 p.m. Films are rated G and
PG. The Northwood’s Clubhouse
at Tahoe Donner, 11509
Northwoods Blvd., Truckee.
Call 530-582-9400 or visit
www.tahoedonner.com/pizzaon-the-hill.



Free Outdoor Summer
Movie Series, Thursdays
Snuggle up under the stars while
enjoying new releases and
family classics on the big screen
at Squaw Valley. The Events
Plaza in The Village will come
alive each Thursday from July 3
to Aug. 28. All movies start at
8:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Blankets and warm clothes are
recommended. Call 800-4030206 or visit squaw.com



Movies on the Beach,
Wednesdays
Catch free movies at Commons
Beach from June 25 to Aug.
20. All movies are rated either
PG or PG-13. Movies start at
dusk. Arrive early to get a good
seat and enjoy the show. Call
530-583-3440, visit http://
www.tahoecitypud.com/, or
email [email protected].



First Fridays
Historic downtown Truckee.
Participating downtown shops/
restaurants offer complimentary
food, drinks and music, 5:30-8
p.m., visit historictruckee.com

High Notes Music Festival,
June through September
A medley of tunes from reggae
and rock to classic and pop.
A summer-long line-up of free
concerts and ticketed shows for
top of the charts acts appearing
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Opening Day at the Lake,
Memorial Day Weekend
Snowmelt feeds the streams, the
trails are clear and spring fever
has risen to peak heights. Go
to West Shore and North Tahoe
Lake Tahoe for Opening Day at
the Lake, May 23-26. Enjoy a
weekend packed with events;
homeowners reconnecting, boat
launching, deck opening parties,
State Park tours, kayaking,
biking, hiking and best of all,
win great prizes from your
favorite businesses.Visit
www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com



Made in Tahoe Festival
Join Squaw Valley in celebrating
local art, food, culture and
music, May 24-25. The Village
at Squaw Valley will boast
local artisans, businesses,
organizations and sidewalk
sales. New this year, the festival
will include a community stage
available for performance
artists, storytellers, writers or
presentations. The weekend also
marks the opening of the Aerial
Tram for the summer season.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com





JUNE
J U N E 5 Current Thoughts
on the Economy
This forum features a panel of
successful and experienced
entrepreneurs in the financial
world. The forum includes
information about important
trends, insights and relevant
economic issues from the panel
and a question and answer



Tahoe Community Sailing
Program, June 23-August 14
Ages 8 years to adult.
Collaborative program between
the Tahoe City PUD, Tahoe
Community Sailing Foundation,
Obexer’s Boat Companyn
and the Tahoe Yacht Club.
The program develops solid




MAY

section. This is a free event,
Thursday, June 5, 5:30-7:30
p.m. A reservation is necessary,
seating is limited. Join The
Parasol Foundation at the Donald
W. Reynolds Community NonProfit Center.
Call 775-298-0184, visit www.
parasol.org or email jeane@
parasol.org
Tahoe Star Tours, KUNR
Benefit Experience the starry
skies above Northstar Resort on
June 6. Join star guide and poet
Tony Berendsen for a unique and
educational night under the stars.
Take a child’s curiosity and plenty
of questions for an evening of
wonder and awe.
Visit www.northstarcalifornia.com



J U N E 7 Truckee Running
Festival River View Sports Park
5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
Kid-friendly events including one
mile, half mile and 500 yard
races.
Call 530-546-1019 or visit
tahoetrailrunning.com



J U N E 1 2 - 1 4 Tahoe
Star Tours Experience the starry
skies above Northstar Resort this
summer with star guide and poet
Tony Berendsen for a unique and
educational night under the stars.
Visit www.northstarcalifornia.com



J U N E 7 Tahoe Bay
to Bay Clean Up Day and
Volunteer Party Over 100
volunteers will take to the streets
to pick up trash, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
rain or shine. Registration/checkin stations open at 9 a.m. at the
Kings Beach State Recreation
Area and in Carnelian Bay,
Tahoe Vista and Crystal Bay.
Volunteers will be provided
with supplies and goody bags.
Immediately following, Clean
Up Day volunteers are invited
to attend a Volunteer Party,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the North
Tahoe Beach Picnic Pavilion with
complimentary food, live music
and prizes.
Call 530-546-9000 or visit
www.northtahoebusiness.org



 JUNE
 JUNE

7 Soroptimist Wine
7 Soroptimist Wine
& Restaurant Fair Coyote
& Restaurant Fair Coyote
Moon Golf Course, 5-7:30 p.m.
Moon Golf Course, 5-7:30 p.m.
Music, wine and beer tasting,
Music, wine and beer tasting,
auctions, food prepared by local
auctions, food prepared by local
restaurants and caterers.
restaurants and caterers.

 JUNE
 JUNE

1 4 Ninth Annual
1 4 Ninth Annual
Truckee Brew Fest The Truckee
Truckee Brew Fest The Truckee
Optimist Club’s 9th Annual
Optimist Club’s 9th Annual
Truckee Brew Fest will feature
Truckee Brew Fest will feature
tasting of specialty brews from
tasting of specialty brews from
Northern California and Nevada
Northern California and Nevada
breweries, 1-5 p.m. with live
breweries, 1-5 p.m. with live
music, brats and dogs, silent
music, brats and dogs, silent
auction, collector tasting glass,
auction, collector tasting glass,
T-shirts and lots of fun at Truckee
T-shirts and lots of fun at Truckee
River Regional Park. Advanced
River Regional Park. Advanced
tickets $25, $30 at the gate.
tickets $25, $30 at the gate.
Tickets available at Dickson
Tickets available at Dickson
Realty, Coffeebar, Tuff Beanz,
Realty, Coffeebar, Tuff Beanz,
Auto Glass Express Truckee, and
Auto Glass Express Truckee, and
Optimist Club members. Must
Optimist Club members. Must
be 21; and no dogs allowed.
be 21; and no dogs allowed.
Designated drivers admitted
Designated drivers admitted
free and taxis are available.
free and taxis are available.
All proceeds benefit programs,
All proceeds benefit programs,
sponsorships, grants and major
sponsorships, grants and major
scholarships for the youth of
scholarships for the youth of
Truckee.
Truckee.
Call Ron Wulff 530-587-8720
Call Ron Wulff 530-587-8720
or visit www.truckeeoptimist.com
or visit www.truckeeoptimist.com

 JUNE
 JUNE

1 5 Truckee
1 5 Truckee
Father’s Day RibFest & BBQ
Father’s Day RibFest & BBQ
Ribs, Rods and Rock n Roll! Ribs,
Ribs, Rods and Rock n Roll! Ribs,
vendors, beer garden, live music,
vendors, beer garden, live music,
kid’s area, Tri-Counties Bank
kid’s area, Tri-Counties Bank
Plaza, noon-4 p.m., 11890
Plaza, noon-4 p.m., 11890
Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Donner Pass Road, Truckee.
Fundraiser for Relay For Life of
Fundraiser for Relay For Life of
Truckee-Tahoe.
Truckee-Tahoe.
Call 530-587-8808 or visit
Call 530-587-8808 or visit
truckeeribfest.com
truckeeribfest.com

 JUNE
 JUNE

1 9 - 2 2 Tahoe
1 9 - 2 2 Tahoe
City Solstice Festival Celebrate
City Solstice Festival Celebrate
Solstice in Tahoe City with events
Solstice in Tahoe City with events
throughout the town, including a
throughout the town, including a
Classic Car Show on June 19,
Classic Car Show on June 19,
Street Dance on June 20, Wine
Street Dance on June 20, Wine
Walk on June 21, and the first
Walk on June 21, and the first
Commons Beach Concert on
Commons Beach Concert on
Sunday, June 22.
Sunday, June 22.
Call 530-583-3348 or visit
Call 530-583-3348 or visit
www.tahoecitywinewalk.com or
www.tahoecitywinewalk.com or
email [email protected]
email [email protected]

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

 JUNE
 JUNE

2 0 - 2 9 North
2 0 - 2 9 North
Lake Tahoe Adventure Sports
Lake Tahoe Adventure Sports
Week Adventure Sports Week
Week Adventure Sports Week
Tahoe was created for those who
Tahoe was created for those who
appreciate clean air, clear water,
appreciate clean air, clear water,

scenic single track, and an
elevated heart rate. Challenge
yourself at one of the many
events including trail running,
mountain biking, triathlon,
stand-up paddle boarding and
swimming.
Call 530-546-1019, visit www.
adventuresportsweek.com or
email info@adventuresportsweek.
com
J U N E 2 1 Tahoe City
Wine Walk A highlight of the
Tahoe City Solstice Festival, The
Tahoe City Wine Walk, noon-4
p.m., runs along scenic North
Lake Tahoe Boulevard with Lake
Tahoe views. The alfresco event
will focus on varietals from area
wine producers and feature
gourmet bites from North Lake
Tahoe’s top restaurants and
catering companies. Take the
opportunity to sip, shop at Tahoe
City’s unique establishments.
Tickets are on sale and run
$40/person in advance and
$50/person at the event (cash
only). Ticket price includes
admittance, wine tasting,
commemorative wine glass, bitesized offerings, live music and
free on-site parking. Attendees
must be 21 years or older and
show valid ID when purchasing
tickets the day of the event.
Call 530-583-3348, visit www.
tahoecitywinewalk.com or email
[email protected]



J U N E 2 6 Parasol Open
House Parasol’s annual Open
House is an opportunity to
socialize with friends, community
members, talk to nonprofits
located in the Donald W.
Reynolds Community NonProfit Center, take a tour of
the building and enjoy hors
d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Celebrate the Community
Philanthropist of the Year and
learn about people making a
difference in the community,
4:30-7 p.m.
Call 775-298-0184, visit www.
parasol.org or email Jeane@
parasol.org



HOT PICK
FIREWORKS & BEACH PARTY
JULY 3

Begin your Independence Day
celebration one day early, with North Tahoe
Business Association’s annual beach party
and fireworks show. The Beach Party includes
food, beverages, music, contests and
vendors; there is no entrance fee. Limited
preferred fireworks seating is available online
in advance. All Beach Party proceeds are a
fireworks fundraiser. Kings Beach skies light
up with dazzling fireworks synchronized
to music at 9:30 p.m. Attendees are
encouraged to walk, bike or take public
transportation to the venue, 4-10 p.m.,
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach.
Call 530-546-9000 or visit
www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org

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JUNE 28 AND AUG.
3 0 Tahoe Donner’s Summer
Concert Series You are invited
to the Northwoods Clubhouse
to enjoy the sounds of this
summer’s contributing artists. Take
a picnic or purchase food from
Pizza on the Hill. Concerts are



S H O R E

Saturday, June 28, 6-8 p.m. and
Saturday, Aug. 30, 5-7 p.m. The
Northwoods Clubhouse at Tahoe
Donner, 11509 Northwoods
Blvd., Truckee.
Call 530-587-9437 or visit
www.tahoedonner.com/recprograms

J U N E 2 8 Juggling,
Comedy, Music! Peter Allspice
Watch Peter juggle, listen to
him fiddle and laugh along with
his antics, at the Kings Beach
Library at 1 p.m., for an hour of
great entertainment, Mountain of
Motivation is the theme. Kings
Beach Library, 301 Secline St.,
Kings Beach.
Call 530-546-2021.



JULY

J U LY 4 Fourth of July
Kid’s Bike Parade Join a Kid’s
Bike Parade in the Village at
Northstar! Kids are invited to
decorate their bikes, razors, big
wheels, clothing, themselves,
12:30-2 p.m. At 2 p.m. kids
will be escorted around the
Village in a parade to show off
their festive flair. Check out fire
engines from the Northstar Fire
Department and enjoy free face
painting! This is a free event and
all parent/guardians must sign a
waiver.



J U LY 4 Beerfest &
Bluegrass Brewmaster Dinner
Join a night of delicious and
unique food and beer pairings.
Selected breweries will join
forces with Northstar’s own
Debbie Finn, TC’s Pub and the
banquets executive chef, to
create an interactive meal paired
with classic and seasonal ales.
The menu will be comprised
of fresh, seasonal ingredients
to excite and delight all while
partnering with a variety of beers
to enhance the flavors. There is
limited seating.
Visit www.northstarcalifornia.com



J U LY 3 - 5 Red, White
and Tahoe Blue Since 2007
Red, White and Tahoe Blue
has celebrated the country’s
independence while promoting
community spirit, local merchants
and charitable causes. Because
of the tremendous community
support 28 events will be
presented in Incline Village
and Crystal Bay to include the
Parade, Concerts, Veterans
Tribute, Rubber Ducky Races,
Wine & Cheese, Beer & Brats,
Community Fair, Ice Cream
Social & Chalk Drawing for
kids and more. These four
days of fun, food, music, and
entertainment culminate with
arguably the best fireworks
display in the country on July 4th
at Incline Beach.
Visit www.redwhitetahoeblue.org



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F OU RT H OF JULY
ST R E E T FAIRE AND
F I R E WO RKS S HOW
JU LY 4

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J U LY 4 Truckee 4th
of July Parade Begins with
Firecracker Mile Fun Run,
followed by parade winding
down Donner Pass Road through
historic downtown Truckee.
Call 530-587-2757 or visit
truckee.com



J U LY 9 ARTour Reception
In conjunction with ARTour, works
from all participating artists will
be on display from July 8 through
Aug. 4 at the North Tahoe Arts
Center galleries, 380 North
Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. An



CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

North Lake Boulevard and Commons
Beach, Tahoe City Street Faire, noon-4 p.m.
will include food music and fun. Stay for the
spectacular fireworks show over Lake Tahoe
(at dusk). Call 530-583-3348,
visit www.visittahoecity.com or email
[email protected]

J U LY 4 Run to the Beach
10K Run To The Beach 5 and
10k starts at the North Tahoe
Regional Park. Participate in the
5K or 10K distance, both of
which finish on the “Big” beach
in Kings Beach. Registration 7-8
a.m., 8:30 a.m. start.
Call for info and registration at
530-546-1019 or visit www.
tahoetrailrunning.com



J U LY 5 Summer Concert
on the Green Tahoe Donner’s
annual Summer Concert on
the Green will feature Super
Diamond. Get ready for the Neil
Diamond experience brought
to you by San Francisco’s
Super Diamond as front man
The Surreal Neil. The show
takes place on Tahoe Donner’s
driving range, on a gentle slope
surrounded by giant pines.
Guests may enjoy the music,
food and drinks in an outdoor
location located adjacent Trout
Creek Recreation Center, 12790
Northwoods Blvd., Truckee.
Call 530-587-9400 or visit
www.tahoedonner.com



DANIEL
PARKS
ART

free style furniture
and things of
beauty made
mostly from
reclaimed
materials
www.danielparksart.com • [email protected] • text/call: 530-519-2223

Pirate Treasures
CC’S

ate Trading Company
P ir

~ Over 35 styles of Pirate Flags ~

3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd,
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Inside the
Lakeview Plaza

Pirate apparel & accessories,
hats, costumes, baby pirate
jewelry, candles, toys

530-544-9777
ccspiratetreasures.com

Fun and unique
gifts & souvenirs

Unique & Whimsical
Home Décor
Furniture, wall art,
windchimes.
decorative items
~ Opening in May 2014 ~

Cocktails Onboard,
Glass Bottom Windows,
Cruises set sail at
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm,
Happy Hour at 5:30 and
Sunset Champagne Cruises
every evening.
Information & Reservations
5 STAR

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WONDERFUL WEST SHORE CRUISE
4 hour cruise along Tahoe’s scenic shoreline,
Fannette Island, Eagle Falls and Emerald
Bay. Historic narration by the Captain.
Gourmet lunch served on board.

SUNSET CELEBRATION CRUISE
2 hour cruise to Emerald Bay
Complimentary drinks and appetizers.

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Complimentary shuttle service available.
Call Now For Reservations

775-588-1881

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opening reception is scheduled
for Wednesday, July 9, 5-7 p.m.
Meet the artists and enjoy music
and excellent refreshments on the
north shore of Lake Tahoe.
Visit www.northtahoearts.com or
call 503-581-2787
J U LY 9 - 1 0 Brews,
Jazz & Funk Fest The Village
at Squaw Valley Enjoy a
great selection of beer and an
incredible line-up of music, 2-8
p.m.
Visit squaw.com



CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: PATTY WAGSTAFF AIRSHOWS INC.

J U LY 1 0 - 1 3 Summer
Biathlon Nationals Includes trail
running, rifle marksmanship and
more.
Visit auburnskiclub.com



J U LY 1 1 Jam from the
Dam Race No. 2 of the Tahoe
Cup Standup Paddle series
will start at Commons Beach



in Tahoe City, and finish at
Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian
Bay for a 6-mile, point-to-point
race, 9 a.m. start. A SUP race
for kids 12 and under will follow
the Jam Race. Free paddleboard
demos will be provided by
Surftech and Tahoe SUP
following the kids race. Lunch for
participants will be provided by
Waterman’s Landing.
Visit www.tahoecup.org
J U LY 1 1 Lake Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival The
2014 season commences with
an extraordinary production that
features gorgeous costumes,
stunning sets and a talented
professional acting company.
“All the world’s a stage,” in
Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,”
a comedy sure to enchant the
entire family. Comic twists and
turns abound in the fertile Forest
of Arden, with a clandestine,

TRUCKEE TAHOE AIRSHOW
JULY 11

Honorary Dinner The AirShow
pre-event Honorary Dinner will feature Keynote
Speaker Patty Wagstaff, a six-time recipient
of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton
Award and world-renowned aerobatic
performer. Evening includes a “teaser” air
show from the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team
“Wings of Blue,” silent auction by the Nevada
County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, no-host
bar, catered dinner and more. Cost is $50 per
person. Tickets on sale at the Truckee-Tahoe
Airport or www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.
Call 530-386-3100 or email
[email protected]

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gender-bending courtship,
changing the lost into unexpected
lovers, in this timeless and transcendent romantic comedy. The
season runs July 11-Aug. 24.
Call 800-747-4697 or visit
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
J U LY 1 1 , 1 2 , 1 3
A N D J U LY 1 8 , 1 9 ,
2 0 ARTour 2014 Artists in the
North Tahoe/Truckee area open
their studios on two weekends in
July for a free behind the scenes
look at how art is created.
From watercolors, pastels, oils
and acrylics, glass art and
woodworking, to custom jewelry,
photography, printmaking,
ceramics and mixed media,
there’s something for everyone.
Tour Guides available online,
local retailers and North Tahoe
Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City.
Call 503-581-2787 or visit
www.northtahoearts.com



J U LY 1 2 Truckee Tahoe
AirShow & Family Festival
The free “Women in Aviation”
themed event will feature
three-time national Aerobatic
Champion and National Aviation
Hall of Fame member Patty
Wagstaff and the U.S. Air Force
Parachute Team “Wings of Blue.”
The festival includes static aircraft
displays and pilot docents;
Vendor Village; Kids’ Zone;
speaker forums; food court; beer
garden and more. Truckee-Tahoe
Airport, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 530-386-3100 or visit
www.truckeetahoeairshow.com



S H O R E

J U LY 1 2 - 1 3 Art, Wine
& Music Festival Squaw Valley’s
village will burst with color,
taste, and sound as fine artists,
crafts makers, performers and
musicians in this fun, two-day
annual event. The Art, Wine
& Music Festival features wine
tasting, two performance stages,
restaurants, shops, and walkways
lined with fine art booths and
exhibits.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com



J U LY 1 3 Truckee Tahoe
AirShow Free Flights for
Kids The Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA) Chapter 1073
will offer free flights for kids
ages 8- to 17-years-old. Sign
up in advance on Saturday at
the AirShow in the EAA Building
on July 12. To date, the Young
Eagles Program has given free
airplane rides to over 1.8 million
Young Eagles.
Call 530-386-3100 or visit
www.truckeetahoeairshow.com



J U LY 1 7 - 2 0 Wanderlust
Yoga Festival Squaw Valley
is home to the world-renowned
Wanderlust Yoga Festival, a fourday event that celebrates yoga,
meditation, music, nature and
camaraderie Some of the world’s
best yoga and wellness teachers,
and top musical acts descend
upon Squaw for the event,
bringing expertise and passion to
the festival.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com



J U LY 1 2 Magician
extraordinaire! Brian Scott
Magic and comedy rolled into
one fun hour. Sleight of hand
and whimsy make Brian Scott’s
magic shows a repeat for
children and adults. This all-ages
show will keep you entertained
and mystified, begins 1 p.m.,
Kings Beach Library, 301 Secline
St. Kings Beach.
Call 530-546-2021

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J U LY 2 0 Kids Fishing
Derby Cold Springs Pond
behind Donner State Park, 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public
and admission is free for children
12 and under. Children should



WAT E RPAL O O Z A
JULY 19- 20 A ND A UGUST 9- 10

Tahoe
Donner’s fourth annual Waterpalooza is
a two-day summer celebration of waterthemed fun and games, a mega slip-n-slide
and pool facilities at Tahoe Donner’s Trout
Creek Recreation Center and driving
range, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $15 for
an unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket;
food, games and ride ticket prices vary.
Call 530-587-9437 or visit
www.tahoedonner.com/rec-programs

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION

J U LY 1 9 - 2 0 Relay For
Life of Truckee-Tahoe Truckee
High School. American Cancer
Society’s 24 hour community
walk/camp-out, 9 a.m.-9 a.m.
Entertainment and live music. Join
a team, donate, walk the track.
Call 530-277-2639 or visit
relayforlife.org/truckeeca




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through
Tahoe Donner’s golf course is
the premier mountain course in
Truckee-Tahoe with incredible
views and the best greens!

18-Hole
Championship
Golf Course
Located minutes off I-80 in
Truckee, California. Play through
towering pines with stunning views
and meandering creeks, elevation
changes, and greens so consistently
pure they have been recognized
as the “Best Greens in the
Tahoe Region.”
A true mountain course with one
of the most incredible values in the
region. Rates start at $55 for
public. Special rates available
for groups of 10 or more.

explore summer at tahoe donner
SUMMER CONCERT ON
THE GREEN: SUPER DIAMOND
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 5
LOCATION: TAHOE DONNER DRIVING RANGE
Sing along to “Sweet Caroline” under the stars with,
Super Diamond—a Neil Diamond tribute band!
Visit tahoedonner.com for the announcement of the
opening act, videos, pricing and more information.

WATERPALOOZA
DATE: JULY 19 & 20, AUGUST 9 & 10
TIME: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
LOCATION: TAHOE DONNER DRIVING RANGE
Enjoy a giant slip-n-slide, water rides, and splash-themed
fun. Games, snacks and BBQ. Visit tahoedonner.com for
pricing information.

FALL FESTIVAL
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
LOCATION: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE
Pumpkin patch, bounce houses, rides, arts and crafts,
games, and entertainment for the whole family.

FOR PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM | 530-587-9400

HOT PICK
bring their own gear and tackle,
although some may be available
to borrow. Register at Mountain
Hardware & Sports on Donner
Pass Road in Truckee.
Visit truckeerotary.com
J U LY 2 6 Wild Things!
All ages are encouraged to meet
exotic and wonderful animals
at this entertaining and inspiring
show at the Kings Beach Library,
1 p.m. Wild Things Inc. hopes
attendees will gain a greater
appreciation for the natural
environment and be more
likely to make decisions that
will benefit the earth. Previous
animals: porcupine, monkey,
alligator, bear, kestrel, and
African hissing cockroach. Kings
Beach Library, 301 Secline St.
Call 530-546-2021



AUGUST

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: NORTH TAHOE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

A U G U S T 1 Lake Tahoe
SummerFest The three-week
Summerfest concert series kicks
off with renowned soloists
from the world’s stages and
the exceptional musicians of
the Summerfest Orchestra led
by Maestro Joel Revzen. The
orchestra will play pieces
including Mendelssohn: Hebrides
Overture Op. 26, “Fingal’s
Cave” Britten: Serenade for
Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31
Matthew Polenzani.
Call 775-298-0245, visit
htahoesummerfest.org or email
[email protected]



TA-HOE NALU
PADDLEBOARD FESTIVAL
A UGUST 15- 17

Join the fun on Friday, with
the first race starting at 4 p.m., along with
a paddle clinic for beginner and advance
paddlers, 3-5 p.m. Live music sponsored
by the North Tahoe Business Association,
6:30-8:30 p.m. with a full-service food and
beverage court. On Saturday, hula dancers
provide traditional dances of Polynesia to open
the festivities, followed by a 10-mile distance
race, and subsequent demos and clinics
throughout the day. The 5-mile race starts at 9
a.m. Sunday followed by festivities and award
ceremony. Kings Beach.
Visit www.tahoenalu.com

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A U G U S T 8 - 9 The
42nd Lake Tahoe Concours
d’Elegance The 2014 Lake
Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
promises to be the best show to
date. Obexer’s Boat Company
provides Concours enthusiasts
with an unprecedented view of
Lake Tahoe, the largest wooden
boat collection in North America
and an incredible vendor show
layout, wine village, dining and
VIP experience.
Call 775-851-4456 or visit
www.laketahoeconcours.com



A U G U S T 9 Western
States Trail Foundation Tevis
Cup Squaw Valley to Auburn,
100-Mile-One-Day equestrian
endurance event.
Call 530-823-7901 or visit
teviscup.org



A U G U S T 9 - 1 0 Brews,
Jazz and Funk Fest The Brews,
Jazz and Funk Fest will once
again return to Squaw Valley.
Festival-goers can sip on a wide
array of tasty beers from 35
different breweries, as well as
enjoy an incredible line-up of
music both days. Entry into the
event is $5 dollars; beer tickets
can be purchased for $4 each.
All proceeds benefit the Humane
Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com



AUGUST 9-10
Specialized All Women’s
Sports Camp Northstar
California will host a weekend
of women’s mountain biking,
road cycling, triathlon training,
running, stand-up padding, yoga
and more. The camp offers
an exceptional list of over 20
informative clinics along with
group runs, group rides and
good times lead by top female
endurance athletes and coaches.
Catering to the beginner,
intermediate active woman.
Learn something new, discover
what you’re capable of, and
laugh.
Visit www.northstarcalifornia.com



HOT PICK
COMMUNITY TABLE 2013
Parasol is pleased to welcome Michael Tusk the chef and
owner of San Francisco’s two star Michelin rated Quince Restaurant and the
popular destination restaurant Cotogna as the 2014 Community Table Chef.
Chef Tusk will be preparing an amazing dinner at the Shakespeare Ranch
on Friday, Sept. 5. Last year’s event was an evening of philanthropic magic.
Only a limited number of seats are available so purchase tickets early.
Call 775-298-0184, visit www.parasol.org or email [email protected]

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S E PT E M B ER 5

 A S U 9 - 0 Fine
A U G U GT S T 19 - 1 0 Fine
a million inspiring participants
Arts Arts & Craftsthe Shore
& Crafts on on the Shore
worldwide and raised more
Showcasing an outstanding
Showcasing an outstanding
than $3 million dollars for the
array of creations that capture Wounded Warrior Project.
array of creations that capture
the imagination among
the imagination among the the
Call 53-581-6900 or visit www.
towering trees on on
towering pine pine treesLake Lake
toughmudder.com
Tahoe’s shore at the Kings Beach
Tahoe’s shore at the Kings Beach
 AUGUST 23 AND 24
StateState Recreation Area. Free
Recreation Area. Free
outdoor arts craft festival
Truckee Pro Rodeo Celebrate
outdoor arts and and craft festival
is sponsored by the North
the 40th Truckee Rodeo fun at
is sponsored by the North
Tahoe Business Association
Tahoe Business Association and and McIver Arena, Truckee. TPR Kids
features original collectibles
features original collectibles
Day, a benefit to the community’s
including watercolor oil
including watercolor and and oil
young people with special rodeo
paintings, glasswork, sculptures, celebrities, service agencies, free
paintings, glasswork, sculptures,
photography, fine crafts, jewelry hot dog lunch compliments of
photography, fine crafts, jewelry
Truckee Donner Junior Horsemen.
and and more,a.m.-5 p.m.p.m.
more, 10 10 a.m.-5
Call Call 530-546-9000 or visit
530-546-9000 or visit
Mutton Bustin on Saturday
www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org and Sunday during the rodeo
www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org
performance. Tickets $15 at the
 A S U 9- 9 A U G U GT S T 1 0 1 0
gate. Pre-sale tickets $12. Kids
Waterpalooza Tahoe Donner’s 6 and under free. VIP tickets
Waterpalooza Tahoe Donner’s
fourth annual Waterpalooza
fourth annual Waterpalooza is is available at the gate for $40.
a two-day summer celebration
a two-day summer celebration
Call 530-205-6275 or visit
of water-themed fun games,
of water-themed fun and and games, ww.truckeerodeo.org
a mega slip-n-slide pool
a mega slip-n-slide and and pool
facilities at Tahoe Donner’s
facilities at Tahoe Donner’s Trout Trout  A U G U S T 2 4 Martis
Creek Recreation Center
Creek Recreation Center and and
Camp Home Tour Spend the
driving range, 11 a.m.-4
driving range, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.p.m. afternoon exploring one-of-a-kind
Cost Cost is $15 for an unlimited
is $15 for an unlimited
custom homes in Truckee’s Martis
wristband or $1 per ticket; food, Camp and help raise money
wristband or $1 per ticket; food,
games ride ride prices vary.
games and and ticketticket prices vary. to benefit local schools through
Call Call 530-587-9437 or visit
530-587-9437 or visit
Excellence in Education.
www.tahoedonner.com/recwww.tahoedonner.com/recVisit exined.org
programs
programs
 A U G U S T 3 0 Foam Fest
 A S U 15
 A U G U GT S T ,1 1 6 1 6
5,
Village at Squaw Valley. Enjoy
A N A N D 1 7 Pacific Fine Arts good beer and getting together
D 1 7 Pacific Fine Arts
Festival Tahoe Boatworks
Festival Tahoe City City Boatworks to support a good cause! All
Mall Mall marvelous host host to the proceeds go toward helping
is a is a marvelous to the
August Arts Arts Crafts
August Fine Fine and and Crafts
people with disabilities get out
Festival in its sixth year. The
Festival now now in its sixth year. The on the slopes, 5-10:30 p.m.
Festival returns to this beautiful Visit disabledsports.net
Festival returns to this beautiful
location in Tahoe right
location in Tahoe City City right
 A U G U S T 3 1 Northstar
off Highway 28. on on
off Highway 28. HeldHeldthe the
lawnlawn area besideindoor
area beside the the indoor
Brew Walk Enjoy a variety of
Boatworks adjacent to
Boatworks Mall Mall adjacent to
micro brews and food tastings
Tahoe Marina and customer
Tahoe City City Marina and customer throughout the Village. There
parking, this is a must-do event. will be live music for your
parking, this is a must-do event.
Call Call 209-267-4394, www.
209-267-4394, visit visit www. delight as you stop at the tasting
pacificfinearts.com or email pfa@locations throughout the Village,
pacificfinearts.com or email pfa@
pacificfinearts.com
pacificfinearts.com
and the ticket price includes a
commemorative pint glass.
 A S U 1 6 1 6 - Tough
 A U G U GT S T - 1 7 1 7 Tough Visit www.northstarcalifornia.com
Mudder Tahoe at Northstar
Mudder Tahoe at Northstar
Tough Mudder events are
Tough Mudder events are hardhard  A U G U S T 3 1 26th
core core 10-12 mile obstacle coursesannual Alpen Wine Fest Join
10-12 mile obstacle courses
designed by British Special
designed by British Special
Squaw Valley, 2-5 p.m. for
Forces to test all-around
Forces to test your your all-around
the 26th annual Alpen Wine
strength, stamina, mental
strength, stamina, mental grit, grit,
Fest that includes wine tasting,
and and camaraderie. Tough Mudder live music, a silent auction and
camaraderie. Tough Mudder
has already challenged
has already challenged half half
raffle. Entry into the event is a


$40 donation to Can Do MS,
a foundation providing wellness
and education for people with
Multiple Sclerosis. With the
donation, attendees receive a
Spiegelau crystal souvenir wine
glass and tastings from over
40 vineyards.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com

SEPTEMBER
S E P T E M B E R 5 Guitar
Strings vs. Chicken Wings
Visitors and locals will flock to
Squaw Valley Sept. 5 for a night
of epic chicken wing proportions.
Bands and restaurants will square
off in an effort to raise funds and
awareness for the Tahoe Institute
for Natural Sciences. The event
is from 6-10 p.m. and entry is
$5. Attendees will receive tokens
at the entrance, allowing them
to place votes for their favorite
wings, favorite band, and
favorite wing-band pairing. Beer
and drink specials will also be
offered.
Call 800-403-0206 or visit
squaw.com



SEPTEMBER 6-7
Trails and Vistas Described as
magical, diverse and inspiring,
Trails and Vistas’ Art Hikes blend
art experiences with the beauty
of being immersed in nature. This
year’s guided art hikes will take
place along an aspen lined trail
at Spooner Lake in the Lake Tahoe
Nevada State Park. “Meadows to
Mountains — A cultural journey”
will celebrate the environment
through visual arts and nearly a
dozen original performances.
Tickets on sale at trailsandvistas.
com



S E P T E M B E R 7 Tour de
Tahoe Bike Big Blue Horizon
Casino Resort, 72-mile bike ride
around Lake Tahoe.
Call 800-565-2704 or visit
bikethewest.com



AUGUST
31-SEPTEMBER 7
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and
Wine Festival Every now and
then, life conspires for a moment
of near perfection. Around here,
it is defined as blue skies, fine
wine, the amazing creations
of renowned chefs and the first
traces of autumn. This year’s
event kicks off on Labor Day
weekend and continues all week
throughout North Lake Tahoe. A
grape stomp, classes, tastings,
music, art, wine, and a grand
finale featuring a Culinary
Competition and Grand Tasting
at Northstar California Resort
ensure moments of absolute bliss.
Call 53-581-6900 or visit www.
tahoefoodandwine.com



SEPTEMBER 5-7
Autumn Food & Wine Events
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will
host interactive culinary events
during the 29th Annual Autumn
Food & Wine Festival in North
Lake Tahoe. Resort guests and
those attending the festivities are
invited to participate in activities
on property including Art of
the Cocktail, a hands-on wine
blending seminar, and a special
Tahoe Long Table Harvest Dinner
prepared by executive chef,
Stanley Miller and hosted on the
back patio of the resort. Advanced
reservations are required.
Call 530-562-3050 or visit
www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe
Tahoe Fat Tire Festival at Squaw
Valley, September 13-15
The Tahoe Fat Tire Festival returns
to Squaw Valley for mountain
bike races, sweet singletrack rides
both on and off site, awesome
movies, MTB clinics and plenty
of frosty beverages. This is one
mountain bike event that you don’t
want to miss.
Visit www.tahoefattirefestival.org



SEPTEMBER 27
Oktoberfest Village at Squaw
Valley. Traditional Bavarian music
and folk dancers, beer garden,
brats and kraut. Entertainment is
free. Fundraiser for Tahoe Truckee
Lacrosse Association.
Visit squaw.com



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 SEPTEMBER 13
Tahoe Sierra Century Get on
your bike and ride “Miles for
Music!” Choose the 100, 60,
or 30-mile course through North
Lake Tahoe and Truckee and see
why this is the favorite ride of the
year for so many.  Register by July
1 for early bird rates.
Visit www.tahoesierracentury.com.

S E P T E M B E R 1 3 Tahoe
Fall Classic Paddleboard Race
The Tahoe Fall Classic is the
grand finale of the Tahoe Cup
Series. This 22-miler point-to-point
race is a grueling paddle from
Camp Richardson Marina in
South Lake Tahoe and finishing at
the Kings Beach State Recreation
in North Lake Tahoe. 9 a.m. start.
Visit www.tahoecup.org



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SEPTEMBER 21
IRONMAN Lake Tahoe,
California Join the entire North
Shore, Truckee and Kings Beach
to cheer, support and volunteer
for the iconic IRONMAN Lake
Tahoe Triathlon, the series known
as the largest participation sports
platform in the world. The Lake
Tahoe event begins with a 2.2
mile open water swim, 112-mile
bike course and a full marathon,
ending at the cobbled corridors
of the Village at Squaw Valley.
This is an adrenalin charged
event you won’t want to miss.
Call 530-581-6900 or visit
www.ironmanlaketahoeca.com



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Join the The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe to celebrate the fall
season Harvest Day Sunday, at the mid-mountain retreat with activities
including a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, make-your-own candy
apples, hot chocolate and apple cider bar, barbecue lunch at The Backyard
Bar & BBQ and a children’s costume party. Open to the community and
entrance is complimentary (pricing is a la carte during the event) at The RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee.
Call 530-562-3000 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe

unlimited wristband or $1 per
ticket.
Call 530-587-9437 or visit
www.tahoedonner.com/recprograms
OCTOBER 16 AND
1 7 Historical Haunted Tour
Guests from near and far will
take to the streets of the charming
railroad town of Truckee, for
the fifth adults-only Historical
Haunted Tour. The tour is a
fundraising event that celebrates
local legends and history with
entertaining and spooky twists.
During the walking tour, small
groups of residents and visitors



are guided to interesting sites to
be immersed in tales performed
by talented characters. Secure
a private VIP Tour for $1,000,
which includes wine, raffle tickets
and a special tour guide for up
to 16 people.
Visit www.truckeehistorytour.org

NOVE MB E R
NOVEMBER 13
Passport to Dining Don’t miss
one of North Tahoe’s favorite
food and beverage tasting events



benefitting the North Tahoe
Business Association. Enjoy 35
local gourmet food, fine wines
from the Placer County Vintners
Association, micro brews and
spirits tasting stations, a silent
auction featuring Northern
California Getaway packages
and a raffle. Cost is $35
advance, day of event $45.
Enjoy 6-9 p.m. at North Tahoe
Event Center, Kings Beach.
Call 530-546-9000 or visit
www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org

COURTESY TAHOE DONNER

O C T O B E R 1 1 Fall
Festival The Fall Festival is one
of Tahoe Donner’s biggest events
of the year. Attendees can enjoy
arts and crafts vendors, annual
doggie dip, seasonal beer
offerings, pumpkin patch, a kid’s
carnival with games and food, a
rock climbing wall, the infamous
Log Jammer ride and much more.
The Northwoods Clubhouse
at Tahoe Donner, 11509
Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $15 for an



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Offering
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getting your hour of power!

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Designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. called the course
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will never forget.” Golfweek Magazine rated the
Championship Course a “Top 10 Best Course You
Can Play in Nevada.” With tightly cut fairways
and fast greens, it demands accuracy and
distance. The course also boasts a top-of-theline restaurant, The Grille.

The Chateau is the ideal location for your
special day- a classic Tahoe stone and timber
construction with a contemporary edge. Vaulted
timber ceilings, large stone fireplaces, spacious
covered decks and expansive mountain and
lake views are sure to create a lasting impression
for your gathering- big or small.

This 18-hole, par 58 course is fun and
affordable. You can play and be back with the
family to enjoy the rest of your day. It features
incredible views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Nevada mountains. Events like Nine & Wine
and Family Fun Days are a non-intimidating
way to play the course.

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Harveys Outdoor Concert
Series, June-September
Set against the mountain
backdrop of the Sierra Nevada,
Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater
at Lake Tahoe is a top concert
venue. Visit http://www.
harveystahoe.com.



Concerts at MontBleu
Outdoor Event Center, JulySeptember
MontBleu Outdoor Event Center
offers world class music in
the fresh mountain air. This
4,200 capacity venue lends
itself to blankets on lush green
grass; food and beverages are
available inside the venue. Visit
http://www.MontBleuResort.com.



M AY
M AY 2 3 - 2 6 ; J U LY
3 - 6 ; J U LY 2 4 - 2 7 ;
A U G . 2 9 - S E P T. 1 Arts
& crafts show at the ‘Y’
Enjoy a selection of fine art,
sculpture, yard art, photography,
jewelry, unusual clothes and
accessories and much more.



T H R O U G H M AY 2 6
Lake Tahoe Summer
Kick-Off Car & Bike Show
Open to all vehicles. Takes
place at Heavenly Gondola
Village and Highway 50.
Call 530-541-7300 or go to
www.goodsamsaferide.com.



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AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE
J U N E 1 America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride is set for June 1.The 23rd
annual ride starts and finishes at Montbleu Casino Resort & Spa. The
event is known for spectacular scenery and great food and support. It
offers a boat cruise/35-mile fun ride, 72-mile ride around Lake Tahoe,
and the full 100-mile ride. Visit www.bikethewest.com/AMBBR.html.

M AY 3 1 A N D
JUNE 1; JUNE 7-8
Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Renaissance Productions
Transforms Camp Richardson to a
giant stage, actors and hundreds
of street-and-stage performers
bring the magic of a lost age to
life. Event runs from 10 a.m.-6

p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is
$18 for adults; $13 for seniors,
military and ages 13-17; $8 for
children 6-12; kids under 6 are
free. Visit www.valhallafaire.com.
M AY 3 1 - J U N E 8
Annual Highway 50 Wagon



Train Take a step back in time
and relive the adventures and
rigors of the early pioneers as
they forged their way west.
The 65th annual Wagon Train
Rendezvous starts at Zephyr
Cove on Saturday, May 31, and
travels to Placerville, Calif. Visit
www.hwy50wagontrain.com.

Go Topless In Tahoe
Enjoy the view of beautiful Lake Tahoe in a Topless Jeep

Around the Lake Special $165
24 hours $195 + Tax
3 Days $500 + Tax
5 days $700 + Tax
7 days $900 + Tax
Whether you're here for a day or a week,
exploring Lake Tahoe is always better in a Jeep.
Call Today to make your reservations!

Call 530-307-0724
Tahoejeep.com

New 4 Door Jeep Wrangler Sports • Bike Racks • Seats 5
Jeeps are located in the Heavenly Village shopping center

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J U N E 2 6 - 2 9 ; J U LY
1 7 - 2 0 ; J U LY 3 1 - A U G .
3 ; A U G . 7 - 1 0 Arts &
crafts show at South Lake
Tahoe Middle School Enjoy a
selection of fine art, sculpture,
yard art, photography, jewelry,
unusual clothes and accessories
and much more.



THE VALHALLA FESTIVAL
J U NE 25 The Valhalla Festival kicks off the
2014 season with singer-songwriter Ray
Bonneville, who is strongly influenced by New
Orleans blues. Lance Canales and the Flood,
a roots-blues influenced Americana trio from
California’s breadbasket, will open the show,
which starts at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at the Valhalla
Boathouse Theater in South Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.valhallatahoe.com, call 530-541-4975 or
email [email protected].

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JUNE 6-8; JUNE
2 0 - 2 2 ; J U LY 1 1 - 1 3 ;
A U G . 2 2 - 2 4 Arts & crafts
show at Round Hill Plaza
Enjoy a selection of fine art,
sculpture, yard art, photography,
jewelry, unusual clothes and
accessories and much more.



JUNE 13-15; AUG.
1 5 - 1 7 Arts & crafts show
at American Legion Enjoy a
selection of fine art, sculpture,
yard art, photography, jewelry,
unusual clothes and accessories
and much more.



J U N E 2 8 - 2 9 Race the
Lake of the Sky The premiere
flat-water standup paddleboard
race in the country takes place at
El Dorado Beach. General entry
costs $65 for early registration;
$75 after June 1 and $85 on
the day of the event. Youth 12
and younger cost $15 for early
registration; $20 after June 1
and $25 on the day of the



HOT PICK
event. Youth and grom relay
teams race for free; amateur
team relays cost $20 per team;
pro teams cost $20. Visit
www.racethelakeofthesky.com.

JU LY
J U LY 8 ; J U LY 2 2 ;
AUG. 5; AUG. 12
Comedy improv Event
offers spontaneous, hilarious,
improvised comedy. The show
is at 7:30 p.m. at the Valhalla
Boathouse Theater in South Lake
Tahoe. Visit www.valhallatahoe.
com, call 530-541-4975 or
email [email protected].



J U LY 5 Sinbad Actor
and comedian Sinbad, who
was ranked in the top 100
standup comedians of all
time by Comedy Central, will



perform at 9 p.m. July 5 at
Montbleu Resort. Doors open
at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 or
$55 for reserved seating. A $3
facility fee is added to each
paid ticket. Visit http://www.
montbleuresort.com/general_
details.php?id=543.
J U LY 9 Joe Craven This
freestyle folk, world and roots
music multi-instrumentalist, singer
and award winning educator
will host a family friendly music
workshop in the afternoon and
perform in the evening with
the One Man Joe Show and
his daughter, Hattie. The music
workshop will run from 3-5 p.m.;
the show will be at 7:30 p.m.
at the Valhalla Boathouse
Theater in South Lake Tahoe.
Visit www.valhallatahoe.com,
call 530-541-4975 or email
[email protected].



THE DEATH RIDE
JULY 12

The Death Ride — Tour of California
consists of a ride over five mountain passes
in Alpine County, Calif. The event set for July
12 is one of the premier cycling events in the
region. Go to www.deathride.com.

J U LY 1 1 - A U G . 2 4
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival “As You Like It”
by William Shakespeare
will be presented at Sand
Harbor State Park. Visit www.
laketahoeshakespeare.com.



J U LY 2 3 Beaucoup
Chapeaux The event offers an
evening of eastern European
gypsy and world music, featuring



a wide variety of instruments
including accordion, violin,
oboe, English horn, bass clarinet,
piccolo, tenor guitar, plectrum
banjo, dobro, and 5-string banjo
and more. The show is at 7:30
p.m. at the Valhalla Boathouse
Theater in South Lake Tahoe.
Visit www.valhallatahoe.com,
call 530-541-4975 or email
[email protected].

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J U LY 2 4 - 2 7 ; J U LY
3 1 - A U G . 3 “August:
Osage County” The critically
acclaimed play about an
Oklahoma clan in a state of nearapocalyptic meltdown is fiercely
funny and bitingly sad. The turbocharged tragicomedy is packed
with unforgettable characters
and dozens of quotable lines.
Thursday-Saturday shows are at
7:30 p.m., Sunday shows are at
2 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community
College’s Duke Theater. Visit
www.valhallatahoe.com, call
530-541-4975 or email info@
valhallatahoe.com.

S H O R E



J U LY 2 6 - 2 7 Annual
South Tahoe Wooden Boat
Classic The South Tahoe Wooden
Boat Classic is presented each
year by the Antique & Classic
Boat Society of Northern CA/
Lake Tahoe Chapter on the last
weekend of July. See over 65
wooden antique and classic boats
in the water and 8 race boats on
their trailers from the early 1900’s
to the fiberglass boats of the
1960’s. The event will be at Tahoe
Keys Marina & Yacht Club. Go to
www.tahoewoodenboats.com.



AUGUST
A U G U S T 1 Paige
Anderson and the Fearless
Kin This family friendly bluegrass
and Americana show features
a family band and a fresh
approach to the music scene.
Paige Anderson is an emerging
voice in songwriting and a
world class guitar flat picker. Her
brother and sister play mandolin
and fiddle and are harmony
singers. The show is at 7:30
p.m. at the Valhalla Boathouse
Theater in South Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.valhallatahoe.com, call
530-541-4975 or email info@
valhallatahoe.com.



A U G U S T 6 Laurie Lewis
and Tom Rozum The Grammynominated bluegrass musicians
perform at 7:30 p.m. at the
Valhalla Boathouse Theater in
South Lake Tahoe. Visit www.
valhallatahoe.com, call 530541-4975 or email info@
valhallatahoe.com.



A U G U S T 1 3 Wild
and Scenic Environmental
Film Festival, Valhalla Tahoe
Membership Drive and
Wilderness Preservation Act
50th anniversary celebration
A day of celebrating includes
guided hikes and other daytime
activities and an evening of
family friendly environmental and
adventure films. Daytime activity



J U LY 3 0 Joni Morris: A
Tribute to Patsy Cline Joni is
well-known for her own special
tribute to the queen of country
music, Patsy Cline. The show
is at 7:30 p.m. at the Valhalla
Boathouse Theater in South Lake
Tahoe. Visit www.valhallatahoe.
com, call 530-541-4975 or
email [email protected].



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A UG US T 9 - 1 0

The annual Great Gatsby Festival is set for Aug. 9-10 this year. A
weekend of activities will be offered on the Pope and Baldwin Estates at Tallac Historic
Site — vintage car shows, wandering musicians and jugglers, a raffle, sales of period
items and the annual Gatsby poster. Food and Pope House tours are plentiful, as well
as face painting and lively music. Visit www.tahoeheritage.org/all-about-gatsby.

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Sharing the secrets of Lake Tahoe since 1950

Tahoe’s only public cruise to the historic
Thunderbird Lodge!

times vary. The film festival will
begin at 7 p.m. at the Valhalla
Boathouse Theater in South Lake
Tahoe. Visit www.valhallatahoe.
com, call 530-541-4975 or
email [email protected].
A U G U S T 1 4 Men of
Worth Men of Worth will again
bring their blend of Irish and
Scottish folk music and storytelling
to the Boathouse Theater. The
show will be at 7:30 p.m. at
the Valhalla Boathouse Theater
in South Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.valhallatahoe.com, call
530-541-4975 or email
[email protected].

A U G U S T 1 5 The
Shotwell Trio & Anna
Helwing The Shotwell Trio and
Anna Helwing will perform R.
Schumann’s “Piano Trio no.1,”
Beethoven’s “Folk Songs” for a
piano trio and soprano, and
other classical music selections
for voice and piano trio at 7:30
p.m. at the Valhalla Boathouse
Theater in South Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.valhallatahoe.com, call
530-541-4975 or email info@
valhallatahoe.com.



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A U G U S T 2 3 Tahoe
Show - IFBB/NPC Body
Building Championships The
high pace show offers live
backstage interviews, huge show
screens, supplement vendors,
celebrities and Joey Gloor as
host. The show will be at MontBleu
Resort Casino & Spa. Go to
www.tahoeshow.com.



A U G U S T 3 1 Sample the
Sierra The farm-to-fork festival
celebrates the best food, wine
and art in the Sierra Nevada
at Bijou Community Park in
South Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.samplethesierra.com.



SEPTEM BER
S E P T E M B E R 7 12th
annual Tour de Tahoe - Bike
Big Blue The ride around Lake
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Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline features
spectacular scenery, food and
support and the sightseeing boat
cruise/35-mile fun ride. The
event starts and finishes at Lake
Tahoe Horizon Casino Resort.
Visit http://www.bikethewest.
com/tour-de-tahoe/.
SEPTEMBER 12-14
Lake Tahoe Marathon The
event offers a marathon,
marathon walk, five and two
person marathon relays, 20 mile
power walk, half marathon,
10K, 5K, three-day Tahoe Triple
Marathon, three-day Lake Tahoe
triathlon, 72, 35, and 20 mile
bike rides and races, kayak,
swim events, and speed golf at
South Shore Lake Tahoe. Visit
www.laketahoemarathon.com.



NO VEMBER
N O V E M B E R

8-10
South Lake Tahoe Food and
Wine Festival Held at Harrah’s
and Harveys Lake Tahoe,
the event offers lots of food
and wine, plus discussions,
presentations and demonstrations
by celebrated food and wine
experts and celebrity chefs.
Visit www.harrahs.com/
ltfoodandwine.

DECEM BER
DECEMBER 20-31
Heavenly Holidays A festival
for the whole family at the
Heavenly Village features
professional ice skating shows,
ice sculptors, carolers, local
artists and a 16-foot snow globe
where kids can get their photos
taken with Santa. It culminates
Dec. 31 with a Heavenly New
Year’s celebration that showcases
ice sculptors, live music, fire
dancers and a 9 p.m. ball drop
and fireworks show. Admission is
free; go to www.skiheavenly.com.



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Alpine Realty International .............................. 173

IVGID Utilities ................................................ 97

Sugar Pine Gifts ............................................. 83

Ann Nichols & Co. ....................................... 126

IVGID/Rec. Center ......................................... 26

T’s Mesquite Rotisserie ................................... 116

Austin’s Restaurant......................................... 116

Kirkwood Mountain Sports & Northstar Sports .... 139

Tahoe Bicycle Company .................................. 35

Barifot/Baricolor ............................................ 42

Lake Tahoe Cigar Company ........................... 148

Basecamp Hotel............................................. 82

Lake Tahoe Cruises & Zephyr Cove Resort ......... 127

Tahoe Bleu Wave ......................................... 176

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe ................. 29

Lake Tahoe School ........................................ 154

Beacon Bar & Grill ......................................... 83

Lake Tahoe Snowmobiling- ................................. 6

Big Blue Adventure ......................................... 90

Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber ..................... 29

Bishop Manogue.......................................... 138

Lake Tahoe Yoga .......................................... 164

Bite, LLC ..................................................... 116

Lakeshore Realty Associates ................................ 9

Boathouse On The Pier .................................. 123

Lakeside Inn & Casino ..................................... 97

BoBo’s Ski & Patio .......................................... 35

Lakeside Pizza ............................................. 138

Burger Me! ..................................................... 7

Lampe .......................................................... 25

Camp Richardson Resort & Marina ...................... 3

Lasher Auto Group .......................................... 13

CC’s Pirate Treasures ..................................... 153

Lather & Fizz- ................................................. 25

Cedar House Sport Hotel................................. 15

League to Save Lake Tahoe ............................ 173

Chart House .................................................. 31

Liquid Blue Events, LLC..................................... 10

Chase International .................... North & South IBC

Marynell Hartnett ........................................... 62

Sport Haus .................................................. 173

Tahoe Blue Vodka ........................................... 20
Tahoe Cakes by Grace ................................. 171
Tahoe City Downtown Assoc. ........................... 42
Tahoe City Kayak ........................................... 56
Tahoe City Marin ........................................... 79
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Tahoe Jeep Rental ......................................... 167
Tahoe Keys Marina & The Fresh Ketch ................ 50
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Tahoe Sailing Charters .................................... 79
Tahoe Sport Fishing......................................... 97
Tahoe Trout Farm .......................................... 170
Tahoe Wilderness Adventures ........................... 56

City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services ...... 51

MontBleu Resort Casino Events........................ 130

Cobblestone Center ................................108-109

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Morgan’s Lobster Shack Fish Market ................. 110

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine ............................... 115

Coldwell Banker/ Melanie Stewart ..................... 8

Mountain Hardware ....................................... 69

Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum .................. 147

Cottonwood Restaurant.................................. 115

Mountain Home Center ................. North Shore IFC

TGFT Productions............................................ 64

Coyote Moon Golf Course............................... 64

Mountain Postal Pack and Ship ......................... 75

The Bar Effect .............................................. 163

Craig Zager-Coldwell Banker Select Realty ......... 11

North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce ........ 145

The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa .............. 180

Creative Concepts/ Tahoe Forest Hospital ........ 163

North Tahoe Arts ............................................ 43

The Lodge ................................................... 157

Cruise Tahoe ............................................... 172

North Tahoe Business Assoc. ............................ 16

The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe ............................... 4

Daniel Parks Art ........................................... 153

North Tahoe Business Assoc. .......................... 164

The Store ...................................................... 42

Diane Brown ............................................... 174

Northstar -at -Tahoe........................................... 1

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Pacific Fine Arts............................................ 144

The Studio Lake Tahoe ................................... 148

Erskine Creative Photography.......................... 167

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Eskaton Village ............................................ 106

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation ................ 75

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RB Waterfronts, LLC ........................................ 43

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Gallery Keoki .............................................. 137

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Heavenly Ski Resort .......................................... 2

Sierra State Parks Foundation ............................ 62

High Sierra Marine ......................................... 62

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West Shore Sports .......................................... 63

High Sierra Marine ......................................... 79

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Incline At Tahoe Realty................................... 178

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Incline Boat Storage & Marine .......................... 44

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Incline Spirits & Cigars .................................. 110

South Tahoe Standup Paddle ............................ 64

Wyland Art Galleries ...................................... 96

Incline Vacation Rentals.................................. 126

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Yoga Studio Tahoe ......................................... 25

Tahoma Lodge ............................................... 63

The Treehouse .............................................. 144
The Village Center ........................................ 158
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CREATE YOUR OWN PERFECT SUMMER DAY
BY KEVIN MACMILLAN

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ummer ... turns me
upside down. Summer, summer, summer
— it’s like a merry-go-round.”

This memorable intro hook to
the 1984 classic Cars song “Magic”
probably best describes my love affair
with the warmest months on the calendar — and Lake Tahoe is without
a doubt the merry-go-round sitting at
the center of the outdoor amusement
park that is our backyard here in the
scenic Sierra Nevada.
We have a saying at Truckee and
Tahoe that many of us live by: “Work
Hard. Play Hard.” Imagine a day
that lets you paddleboard along Lake
Tahoe’s blue waters by morning, hit
the links for nine holes by lunch, bust

out the boots for an afternoon
hike on our countless miles of
world-class trails, then hop on
the bike for to enjoy an evening
of lake-front dining and top-tier
entertainment, all underneath the vibrant umbrella of shining Sierra stars.
What if you followed that the next
day with a morning round of disc golf
in Tahoe Vista, followed by a photo
shoot above Donner Lake on the
Rainbow Bridge, then lunch in historic downtown Truckee before heading
south to Emerald Bay for a mini kayak session up close and personal with
the Vikingsholm museum, followed
by dinner on the lake at Riva Grill
in South Lake Tahoe and capped by
viewing the majestic sun setting over
the lake from a boat anchored peacefully near the famed 17th hole at the
golf course at Edgewood Tahoe?

Then, what if on the next day …
well, you get the point.
Summer at Tahoe will grab you,
and you’re going to soon find it’s
difficult to let go. Ask a few longtime
locals about why they ended up living
here, and it won’t be long before you’re
told something along the lines of,
“well, I came here to ski. But then I
stayed for a summer and, well, I never
looked back.”
Whether you’re a visitor, second-home owner, lifer, longtime local
or fresh-face local (my term for those
living here for five years or more;
myself, I’ve got seven under my belt
on the North Shore), it’s hard to deny
a simple fact of life here — there is
nothing in this world that can match
up to a perfect Tahoe summer day.
And why is that? Because every
single day gives you the opportunity

to create a new “perfect.” It’s so cliché,
but I’ll say it anyway — the opportunities truly are endless.
So what are you waiting for? Get
out there and go create your own perfect Tahoe summer day. You thought
Tuesday was incredible? Well, just
wait until you see what Wednesday
has in store.
— Kevin MacMillan is co-editor of Tahoe
Magazine and managing editor of the Sierra
Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers, serving Truckee and the North Shore
of Lake Tahoe. His favorite summer activity at
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