Tahoe Magazine Summer 2013

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STAND UP
PADDLEBOARDING ON BIG BLUE
GROWING IN POPULARITY
MONSTER TRUCKER
CRYSTAL BAY CASI NO OWNER
ROGER NORMAN FI NDS SUCCESS
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Paddle Girl final.indd 1 5/10/2013 1:56:59 PM
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 182 5/10/2013 1:51:22 PM
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DiamonD resTauranT
An exquisite array of steaks and chops, fresh seafood
and vegetarian entrées, complemented by an international
selection of 300 wines and champagnes.
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Wine Walks–June29,July27,August31
Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival–July6
Tough Mudder–July13-14
Tahoe Trail 100–July20
Autum Food & Wine–September6-8
Tough Mudder–September28-29
On-Going Events:MountainBikeRaceSeries—Downhilland
Cross-Country,MountainBikeClinicsandCamps,TahoeStarTours,
STRIDER AdventureZone,RetroSkateNightandLiveMusicon
theVillageStage
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 3 5/7/2013 4:48:47 PM
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 4 5/7/2013 4:48:48 PM
JUNIOR BIKES
MOUNTAIN CRUISERS
FULL-SUSPENSION
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Helmets included with all rentals
The Best Views of Lake Tahoe
From the Heavenly Gondola
SIGHTSEEING | TAMARACK LODGE AND BAR 9150’ | TUBING | HIKING TRAILS | CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
BIKE RENTALS
A 2.4-mile ride up in the Heavenly Mountain Gondola will leave you breathless as you
take in panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. On your way up, stop at the Observation
Deck for 360-degree views of the lake, where you can get your photo taken by one
of our professional photographers. Once you arrive at the top, grab lunch, ice cream
or a cocktail at Tamarack Lodge before heading out on the hiking trails, ranging from
beginner to expert.
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Partners in
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Available at the Marriott location, across from the Heavenly Gondola
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or reserve online
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Just minutes from Emerald Bay is a year-round oasis waiting to be explored.
Historic lodging, camping, boat rentals, marina, Rum Runner Emerald Bay
cruises, bike rentals, live music, outdoor dining at The Beacon Bar & Grill and
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1-1/2 miles west of the casinos (across from Safeway).
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Lakeside Marina - 530-541-9800
North of the casinos 1/2 mile.
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escape to our forest sanctuary where nature abounds, bringing water and the woods into balance and
harmony through modern, results-oriented treatments. Relax in our heated co-ed spa lap pool overlooking
the slopes. unwind by a cozy freplace in your private restoration lounge. step into the dry-heat-lodge to
detoxify. Re-energize in the eucalyptus steam room. Whatever your pleasure, your high-altitude
journey of restoration and relaxation awaits. For reservations, please call 530-562-3030.
manzanita features mountain-inspired california cuisine refecting the region’s rich offerings.
open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For reservations, please call 530-562-3050.
It’s hard to imagine a more perfect vacation
than one at Harrah’s or Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Picturesque mountains. Crystalline lakes.
Lively gaming. Exciting entertainment.
Adventurous outdoor diversions. When you
take your vacation to a higher level, you truly
get it all. We’ll see you at the top.
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 7 5/7/2013 4:48:51 PM
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f 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 ferce local identities they do
not want to lose. Tis guide will help you understand
where you are, as you tour the area.
Incline Village
Tis 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 fve
miles from the casinos, and 30 miles from Reno, Incline Village ofers
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, the future of
Kings Beach will see easy access for visitors between the shopping
areas and the recreation area, flled 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 flled
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-million-
redeveloped base area, Northstar will play host to a number of fun
summer festivals and events.
Truckee
Te 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 Tursday in the downtown area to show of 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. Te 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. Te base area provides
shopping and family activities, and plenty of parking.
Alpine Meadows
Just a couple miles south of Squaw, Alpine Meadows is a mountain
area that ofers 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, defnitely 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 golfng
deal around at Tahoe City’s nine-hole course.
Homewood
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 old-growth 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 defnition of “tight-knit community,” and you might
learn a thing or two from them, especially about our curious bear
population.

Tahoma/Meeks Bay
Tis little neighborhood on the West Shore ofers luxurious views of
the lake, and great access to nearby state parks. Meeks Bay has its
own fre station, one of the few developments other than homes in
this classic Tahoe vacation spot.
South Lake Tahoe/Stateline
Te largest of the cities around Lake Tahoe, South Lake has a large
variety of entertainment options. Te 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 bicycle-friendly designated
community, so rent a bicycle and enjoy the region’s many scenic
rides.
Meyers
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 of the beaten
path, try lunch or dinner in Meyers, and come back telling about the
“real” Tahoe.
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Kirkwood
About one hour south of the lake, Kirkwood is a ski resort with plenty
of summertime options, including shopping, lodging, biking, hiking
and fy fshing.
Heavenly
Heavenly Village also ofers shopping selections and gondola rides
during the summer, and is perfect for a family. Te 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 ofer a slew of fun activities, including
cruises aboard the M.S. Dixie or Tahoe Queen, to horseback riding, to
kayaking, parasailing or boating.
Glenbrook
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
With a sandy beaches, boat launches, picnic spots and access to
world-class biking, hiking and fshing, 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. ▲
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hough I ascended more than 1,000 feet across 5 miles of the
Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to South Camp Peak, it
was the view that was breathtaking.
From a windy but comfortable rocky lunchtime perch, I sat directly
across from Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay. Starting from the north and
turning southward, there was a clear view of the Cal Neva Resort,
Squaw Valley, Homewood, Mount Tallac, Pyramid Peak and the
Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood ski resorts.
Farther south I could see the vast the Gondola fre damage, a 2002
blaze sparked from a tossed cigarette. Te view of the burned area
from here appears more vast than it does from lake level.
Clay Grubb leads a volunteer crew up the path from Van Sickle Bi-state Park toward the Tahoe Rim Trail.
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Te hike back was easy because it was mostly downhill, and someone
with a chainsaw had cleared the trail of downed trees I had earlier
had to step and climb over. Tat someone was volunteer Clay Grubb,
who I spoke to near the halfway point between Spooner Summit and
Kingsbury Grade, a spot where my dog found a patch of snow to roll
in and cool of.
Grubb said 2011-12 was a windy winter, and a lot of trees fell across
the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. John McKenna, whose day job is
serving as a Carson City-County supervisor, cleared the other side of
the trail that day from South Camp Peak to Kingsbury Grade. Other
areas were cleared by the U.S. Forest Service and a volunteer, Jim
“Buzzsaw” Backhus. Tere was a lot less snow on the rim trail this
June compared to 2011 and 2010, and the only areas where the trees
haven’t been cleared is around Barker Pass between Gilmore Lake
and Tahoe City.
Grubb’s altruism resonated, so the following Saturday I tagged along
with about 20 Tahoe Rim Trail Association volunteers at Stateline’s
Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
“I’m not sure I remember you, but I remember your dog,” Grubb
said.
Last summer, 664 volunteers labored 11,532 on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Te Rim to Reno Trail system, which began in October 2010, was
completed, linking Reno’s Tomas Creek Trailhead to the Mount
Rose Trailhead. Volunteers will be needed this summer for fnish
work on that trail.
Facts about the Tahoe Rim Trail
• 165 miles of single-track multiuse trail.
• It is open to bikers, hikers, and equestrians.
• It passes through two states (California and Nevada),
six counties, one bi-state park, three National Forests,
and three Natural Wilderness Areas.
• Te Tahoe Rim Trail Association was formed as a
nonproft in 1981.
• Construction began in 1984.
Contributed photo: Tahoe Rim Trail Association When you care enough to build the very best, Oliver Lieder brings love with his labor.
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Depending on their background, volunteers wore green, blue or
white hardhats. Crews worked through mid-October on the Daggett
project, which includes a 6.7-mile loop and connects to the Tahoe
Rim Trail at Kingsbury North and South trailheads.
Te Daggett project should be completed this summer. Volunteer
workdays will be Tuesdays and Saturdays from June 4 to July 30.
Designed by Grubb, the Daggett Summit Reroute changed four miles
of pavement into 14 miles of trail.
“Te (Tahoe Rim Trail) loop opened in 2001 but the trail is not
fnished,” said Grubb, one of the volunteers who has taken the bad
areas and rerouted and rebuilt them.
More than 100,000 hikers and bikers use the Tahoe Rim Trail each
year, and there are only 1,275 who are documented to have ever
covered the entire loop — 165-mile club members. Not only are
the trail views singularly spectacular, the summertime temperature
is generally moderate and there are neither poisonous snakes nor
poison oak. Te biggest danger for users is dehydration, and Tahoe
summers typically are very dry.
Yellowjackets are a concern for the volunteers, Grubb told the group
as he gave trail-building advice.
“Foundation and fnishing work is important,” he said. “Get water of
the trail and people on it. ... Te crew leaders have the frst-aid kits
and radios.”
Computer programer Chris Garcia, a South Lake Tahoe resident, was
one of the crew leaders, and he told his team how to handle heavy
and sharp tools on the trail: “It’s better to get sliced than punctured.”
Garcia’s hardhat was as blue as the sky.
Rim Trail: Marmot country
Te Big Meadow to Echo Summit hike along the Tahoe
Rim Trail is best known for spectacular wildfowers, but
I was most captivated by yellow-bellied marmots.
Larger, pudgier versions of a prairie dog, the three
marmots I encountered were, respectively, cautious,
brazen and regal.
I startled the frst one I saw about a half-mile beyond
Showers Lake. He was on the trail 20 yards ahead and
his red tail swayed as he waddled to a safe place under
a big rock. He poked out its his head and peered back at
me but retreated when we made eye contact.
From there I crossed the cirque with its “miracle mile”
and I waded through every color of wildfower which,
at its tallest, was chest high. Horse dung on the trail was
merely ankle deep. Te view looking south from the
peak at elevation 8,900 feet beneath Little Round Top
was majestic. I took in the glacier and volcanic-sculpted
granite from a stand of wind-blown and snowpack-
shaped cedars which looked like the talking trees from
“Te Wizard of Oz.”
Tat’s when the second marmot appeared. He was
inspecting my backpack and a bear-proof food container
I recently purchased from Lake of the Sky Outftters.
When I returned to my pack, the marmot stood his
ground, seemingly annoyed. If I reached for my pack
with him there, I thought, I would have had to put my
hand within a foot of its head.
Acting indignant, I asked, “What are you going to do,
bite me?”
Responding with a cool air of indiference, the marmot
wriggled a few feet away, but stuck around just to make
sure, I suppose, that I reclaimed custody of the pack.
After I spent the quietest night I can remember sleeping
in a hammock under the stars, I resumed my hike at
sunrise. It was about 7:30 a.m. on a switchback when
I saw marmot No. 3 sunbathing on a massive bolder
overlooking the Lake Tahoe Airport runway and beyond
it was a spectacular view of azure Lake Tahoe. He must
have been king of the marmots.
While the king of the marmots was away, a pair of hikers checked out the view from his lofty
perch. Contributed photo: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
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“Te blue helmets are the master trail builders who are referred to as
the Jedi,” Grubb, who has the same deadpan delivery whether he’s
joking or serious.
Like the others, Garcia became hooked after his frst day as a
volunteer.
“I feel very privileged to live here,” he said. “It’s good exercise and I
like giving back to the community. I get a sense of accomplishment.”
Kate Herbert drove from Kings Beach to volunteer.
“You get a little dirty, but it’s not so bad,” she said.
On National Trails Day a week earlier, Chris Strohm, a former South
Tahoe Public Utility District board member and competitive distance
runner, oversaw a crew of 100 build 4,500 feet of the Gondola Water
Line Trail. Te Van Sickle connection trailhead is just south of
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe’s parking lot. A 15-minute hike rewards trail
users with a lake view.
“I spent a thousand hours training and running the trails; now I’m
making them and having just as much fun,” Strohm said. “You never
look at a trail the same way. Van Sickle was very diffi cult.”
Strohm used his third roto hammer, having worn out two others on
the Daggett project. Numerous $200 drill bits were used.
Up the trail, Grubb stopped the group at a stream crossing. Next to
a sign which read “Please don’t move rocks or logs,” someone had
done just that.
“His ignorance is only exceeded by his arrogance,” Grubb said.
“Somebody built a dam.”
While an unidentifed hiker had used a large rock for a stepping
stone, he had also created what would have been a a food zone at
times of a high stream fow.
Jedi Oliver Lieder and white hat Robert Johnson used a massive steel
bar to deal with the rock after the rest of the group moved ahead.
“We have volunteers of all ages and ability levels and everyone can
contribute,” said Morgan Fessler, a TRTA trails director. “You can do
some maintenance work. Maybe just clearing some brush out of
the way. People who want to bulk up can come out and move rocks
around and build trail that way as well. And if you’re not able to be a
volunteer out building trail, we are always looking for volunteers in
our (Incline Village) offi ce. We have people stopping by all the time
looking for information. We can always put folks to work.”
Te TRTA’s slogan is “A trail like no other,” but longtime volunteer Phil
Brisack, who used to have a Hallmark card store, suggests: “When
you care enough to build the very best.” A former Navy man, Brisack
gets credit for inspiring Grubb, a retired Marine.
Grubb was jogging on the trail near Kingsbury Grade when he came
upon Brisack and two others who were cutting out a tree.
“What’s it take to become a volunteer?” Grubb asked.
Brisack, who wore a Navy shirt noticed Grubb’s Marine shorts,
replied, “If you have a strong back and a weak mind, then you are
overqualifed.”
Grubb took the bait.
“He’s been making me pay for it ever since,” Brisack said. “He has
been the man on this Daggett project. He’s the reason we’re building
this trail.”
Te last couple of volunteers to head up the trail were Mike Maddox
and Tim Casagrande. Tey were tasked with maneuvering a
cumbersome wheelbarrow full of tools up the mountain.
Two descending hikers passed the volunteers, and one said, “Good
work, man. We appreciate it.” ▲
More about the Rim Trail
• 49 miles of the TRT overlap the Pacifc Crest National
Scenic Trail.
• Maps with information about camping, biking and
more about the TRT are available online at www.
tahoerimtrail.org or can be picked up at 948 Incline
Way, inside the Donald W. Reynolds Community
Non-Proft Center in Incline Village.
• To become a Tahoe Rim Trail Association volunteer,
visit www.tahoerimtrail.org or call 775-298-0239.
• Te trail was completed in September 2001.
Additions and improvements are ongoing.
Marlette Lake is adorned with golden aspens in autumn. The lake is on the trail between Spooner
Summit and Mount Rose. Contributed photo: Tahoe Rim Trail association
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THe HunT iS on foR Lake TaHoe’S wiLDfLoweRS
By DyLan SiLveR
TaHoe Magazine
A
long Lake Tahoe’s shores and up into the higher reaches, there
are tiny colorful treasures hidden everywhere. Some of them
are bright amethyst, others are ruby red. Tey are the region’s
hundreds of species of wildfowers.
“For me, it’s like fnding little treasures and capturing a special moment in
the spring and summer,” says local wildfower expert Lisa Berry. “Tey’re
so beautiful. I want to acknowledge their presence because they won’t
last long.”
Berry spends the spring and early summer traversing the area’s many
trails on the hunt for that perfect fower. Tere are dozens of diferent
hikes that lead to meadows full of color, or past hidden gems, blooming
alone for just a short period of the year. You’ve just got to know what
you’re looking for and when to go.
“Te Sierra wildfowers have such a narrow window,” Berry says. “You
never know what you’re going to fnd.”
Tere are more than 700 species of wildfowers in the Sierra Nevada.
Berry has seen and catalogued more than 400.
Tough most fowers can be identifed by obvious traits like color and
size, some are best remembered for more eccentric characteristics. Te
steer’s head, a light pink and white blossom, is shaped very much like a
steer’s head. Te swamp onion smells like onions. Te death camas lily
is toxic and can be fatal if eaten.
Te best way to distinguish diferent blossoms is get a good guide, know
what you’re looking for and just get out there. Whether you’re an expert
hunting for the rare sugarstick or a beginning wildfower watcher just
looking for a spot of color, here are a few hikes that ofer glimpses of
Lake Tahoe’s most colorful bounty.
I n Bloom
The trail to winnemucca Lake
near Carson Pass can be
covered in wildfowers.
Photo: Lisa Berry
Hike: Carson Pass Trail
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe take Highway 50
west and turn left on Highway 89. Continue over Lu-
ther Pass to the stop sign and turn right on Highway 89.
Parking lot will be on your left at the top of Carson Pass.
When to go: Spring (snow permitting) to mid-summer.
What fowers: From rarities like the phantom orchid to
slopes painted by paintbrushes, the elevation change
of this hike ofers a variety of species. Tis is one of the
most well-known wildfower hikes in the region.
R e C R e aT i On hi k i ng
Lisa Berry hosts a series of wildfower hikes through
Lake Tahoe Community College each summer. For more
information, check out her website, sierrawildfowers.org,
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more information on guided wildfower walks.
Wildflower Hikes
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The alpine lily is a common
and beautiful fnd around
Lake Tahoe. Photo: Lisa Berry
The explorer’s gentian is one
of more than 900 species in the
gentian family, and one of
several gentians found in the
Sierra Nevada. Photo: Lisa Berry
Hike: Fallen Leaf Lake
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, head north on
Highway 89. Turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road. Park
in one of the many turnouts or in the parking lot.
When to go: Early spring to late summer
What fowers: Te many miles of trails around Fallen
Leaf Lake ofer all the typical fowers you will fnd at
lake level: camas lilies, purple velvety stickseed, mari-
posa lilies, larkspurs, lupines and pussypaws, and
many others.
Hike: Shirley Canyon
Directions: From North Lake Tahoe, head toward
Squaw Valley on Highway 89. Enter the resort and turn
right onto Squaw Valley Road. Follow the road, staying
right, until it meets with Squaw Peak Way. Te trailhead
is marked at the second juncture of Squaw Peak Way
and Squaw Peak Road.
When to go: Spring to mid summer
What fowers: From the mountain’s base to its higher
elevations, a variety of fowers can be seen. Tough it is a
more difcult hike, the rewards can include rarities.
Hike: Paige Meadows
Directions: From North Lake Tahoe, head south on
Highway 89. Turn right on Pineland Drive. Stay left at the
fork. Look for a logging road on left. Follow the logging
road, bearing left at the sign to Paige Meadows.
When to go: Spring to late summer
What fowers: Camas lilies can grow in such numbers
that the series of meadows resemble blue lakes. For an
overwhelming amount of color, Paige Meadows is a
good bet.
• Never pick or disturb wildfowers
• Be careful where you walk. Some species are
incredibly small, close to the ground and delicate.
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ThoUgh A PoPULAr DeSTiNATioN, LAKe TAhoe STiLL hAS iTS ShAre oF hiDDeN SPoTS
L
ake Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline and the mountains that make up its basin are full of nooks and crannies. Tough the area receives millions
of visitors each year, some of these spots are, believe it or not, still somewhat secluded. Here’s a few places worth checking out not just for
their beauty, but also for their serenity.
lost from the crowd
UPPer TrUCKee MArSh SKUNK hArBor
By DyLAN SiLver
TAhoe MAgAziNe
The Upper Truckee Marsh is full of shallow water trails in the spring. Photo: Dylan Silver Skunk harbor is a bit of a walk, but the reward is glittering. Photo: Dylan Silver
In the spring and summer, there’s almost always a crowd around
the Upper Truckee Marsh, but not of people. Te sprawling
entryway of Lake Tahoe’s largest tributary is home to thousands
of bird species and a vacation home to many more that migrate
through the area.
Tough racket the birds drum up doesn’t exactly allow for peace
and quiet, the variety of calls does make for some interesting
eavesdropping. In the spring, gaggles of geese with tiny hatchlings
traverse the shallow waters. Yellow-headed blackbirds hop through
the tall grasses in search of mates. And magpies ogle themselves in
the mirror-smooth waters.
As the snow melts and the streams fll with runof, the marsh
becomes a maze of tiny water trails. On a paddleboard, one might
fnd themselves sneaking up on beaver or gliding through a garden
of lily pads.
Te meadow runs through the middle of Lake Tahoe’s most
populated area, but along the sandy beaches you’d hardly know
it. A large section of the beach is closed due to being habitat to
the endangered Tahoe Yellow Cress. Please respect the fences and
signage of the area.
Directions: Heading west on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe,
turn right on Tahoe Keys Boulevard. At the stop sign, turn right
onto Venice Drive. Park near the end of the road. A trail runs along
the Upper Truckee River to the lake.
Down a dusty Forest Service Road, Skunk Harbor is an easy retreat
from the crowds who like to stick to spots with easier access. But
fewer people doesn’t mean this spot is any less spectacular.
About two miles from the highway, two perfectly carved coves
reward the hikers who make the trek with great swimming and
sunbathing. An old stone cabin and the remnants of an ancient pier
mark an old timber operation and make for some cool scenery.
Boaters often anchor in the protected cove for overnight stays. If
it’s a little too crowded at the water’s edge, another option is to
take a left where the road forks on the way down and walk into
Prey Meadows, which is home to many species of wildfowers in
the spring.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 50 east. Turn
left onto Highway 28. Approximately four miles from the turn,
you’ll see a green metal gate on your left. Park in the turnout
immediately after the gate. Do not block the gate. Walk the dirt
road toward the lake. Stay to the right at the fork if heading to the
lake.
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Lake Aloha is tucked into the mountains to the west of Lake Tahoe. Snow can last year round near
the alpine locale. Photo: Dylan Silver
The east shore of emerald Bay hosts miles of trails and some pristine, rarely visited
beaches. Photo: Dylan Silver
Hidden in Desolation Wilderness, just to the west of Tahoe, is
another sprawling lake. Tis one has crystal clear water, granite
shores and exceptional mountain views. But, unlike Lake Tahoe,
it receives few visitors.
Te U.S. Forest Service limits the number of people in Desolation
Wilderness at any given time. A visit to Lake Aloha is sure to be just
that desolate — in an enjoyable way.
Te lake is accessible by several trails, all with their own dazzling
scenery. In the shadow of Pyramid Peak, the countless coves,
channels and islands separated by shallows make for many world-
class campsites.
Be aware that Lake Aloha is at an even higher elevation than Lake
Tahoe. Te air is drier. Te snow can last year-round. Te weather
can be diferent. And the landscape is more exposed. Pack for
variable conditions.
Directions: Trails to Lake Aloha start from Glen Alpine Road
near Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lakes Road near Echo Lakes or from
Highway 50 near Horsetail Falls. For more detailed information
and a permit to stay in Desolation Wilderness overnight, visit
the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at 35
College Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, or give them a call, 530-541-
2600.
Tis little slice of heaven is probably one of the better known bays
in the world, or at least one of the most photographed. But the
majority of people stay near the highway and don’t venture down
to the shore. Emerald Bay’s south side is wonderfully uncrowded
and ofers rocky shallows for swimming and several sandy spots
just big enough for a few towels.
For great hiking and a diferent perspective on the inlet, miles of
trails wrap along the undeveloped southern peninsula. A subtle
white buoy marks a sunken barge, often explored by scuba
divers. Te tip of the spit is a great place to relax and watch the
sternwheelers come and go.
Ten there’s Vikingsholm, the castle-like granite home built by
Lora J. Knight, and its tiny accompanying tea house perched on
Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. Te magnifcent
Scandinavian architecture constructed with few nails or spikes is
worth a look, even if you have to brave a crowd.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe take Highway 89 north. Two
parking lots, one on the right near Eagle Falls and one on the left,
as well as many pullouts are available for parking.
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veryone at Tahoe has his or her fa-
vorite beach. Find yours from the list
below or for a full list and map, visit
www.aboutlaketahoe.com/beaches.
BALDWIN BEACH: South Lake Tahoe beach
of Highway 89 about 1 mile north of Fallen
Leaf Lake. North or South beach. Tallac Creek
meets Lake Tahoe at North beach. No dogs.
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.
CAMP RICHARDSON: South Lake Tahoe,
of Jameson Beach Road, adjacent to historic
Camp Richardson resort, between Tahoe Keys
and Emerald Bay. Marina for boat launch. Bar-
becue area.
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.
CAVE ROCK BEACH: Find this beach of High-
way 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.
CHAMBERS BEACH: 1 mile south of Home-
wood on Highway 89. Access is limited to foot
or bicycle traf c only. No public parking.
CHIMNEY BEACH: Highway 28, tucked away
on Nevada’s East Shore, just East of Sand Har-
bor. Very limited roadside parking. Small park-
ing lot as well for free parking. Accessed via
hike down from highway. No public facilities.
Barbecues available.
COMMONS BEACH: Playgrounds, soft green
grass, mini-climbing wall, picnic tables, barbe-
cues. No dedicated parking, no dogs allowed.
Located directly east of the “Wye” intersection
(Highways 28 and 89) on Highway 28 in down-
town Tahoe City.
EL DORADO BEACH: South Lake Tahoe
beach, close to Lakeside Beach in proximity
and description, this area is public.
HIDDEN BEACH: Highway 28, tucked away
on Nevada’s East Shore between Incline Vil-
lage and Sand Harbor. Very limited roadside
parking. Accessed via small hike along high-
way. No public facilities.
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.
775-832-1100.
KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA:
On Highway 28 in Kings Beach on the 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.
KIVA BEACH: South Lake Tahoe beach just
north of Camp Richardson. Dogs allowed.
Public beach. No barbecues.
LAKE FOREST BEACH: At the foot of Bristle-
cone of Lake Forest Road 1.5 miles east of Ta-
hoe City with picnic tables and fre pits.
LAKESIDE BEACH: South Lake Tahoe. Mem-
bers only, but that includes Park Avenue area
hotels, motels and the casinos. No dogs. No
fee. No barbecues. Te water is not as clear on
this part of the lake, due to the infow of the up-
per Truckee River into the lake nearby.
MOON DUNE BEACH: Across from from Rus-
tic Cottages Motel in Tahoe Vista on the North
Shore. Small sandy beach with picnic tables
and fre pits. Roadside parking.
NEVADA BEACH: Big and windy, it’s 0.7 mile
long and in some cases 300 yards wide, in
Stateline on South Shore. Some camping near-
by, and a favorite among kiteboarders. Tere is
a parking fee.
NORTH TAHOE BEACH: Directly across from
Safeway in Kings Beach. Some parking, grassy
areas, volleyball court, picnic tables.
PATTON BEACH: Small stony beach adjacent
to Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe in
Carnelian Bay. Limited parking, picnic tables.
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POPE BEACH: South Lake Tahoe, frst beach
of Highway 89 as you head toward the West
Shore. Excellent for families. Tere is a parking
fee. No barbecues. No dogs.
REGAN BEACH: South Lake Tahoe, just west of
El Dorado Beach. 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. More of a lakeside park than a traditional
beach. Good place for a group picnic without
all the sand.
SAND HARBOR: Highway 28, 2 miles east of
Incline Village. Tahoe’s most popular and per-
haps most beautiful beach. Limited parking.
Pay to park. Walk-in entrance fee. No roadside
parking. No dogs.
SECLINE BEACH: At the end of Secline Street
in Kings Beach, just south of the junction of
Highway 267. Very limited parking, undevel-
oped rocky beach with access to lawn areas,
picnic tables and fre pits.
SKI BEACH: Reserved for Incline
Village residents. Day passes for
guests. Boat ramp, barbecue ar-
eas, kids climbing structures,
slides and swings and volleyball
courts. Lakeshore Drive, across
street from Hyatt.
SKYLANDIA BEACH: Of of Lake
Forest Road 0.5 mile east of Tahoe
City with picnic tables and fre
pits. Stony beach.
SPEEDBOAT BEACH: Also known as Bucks
Beach. At the bottom of Speedboat Avenue,
of of Highway 28 just past the CalNeva on the
California side. Small sandy beach, very limited
parking.
TAHOE KEYS: Located near the Upper Truck-
ee River and in the middle of the South Shore,
this area is popular for its unique geography
and landscape. Better place to hike around and
explore than lounge.
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 fre pits, boat launch fee.
WEST END BEACH: On the west end of Don-
ner Lake in Truckee. Shaded picnic and bar-
becue areas for families. Free parking available
along Old Highway 40.
WILLIAM KENT BEACH: On Highway 89, 2.5
miles south of Tahoe City. Camping, picnic ta-
bles and fre pits, small sandy beach.
ZEPHYR COVE: From Stateline, head east on
Highway 50 for about 3 miles. Party beach
with 1 mile of sand. No dogs allowed. Tere
is a fee. ▲
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A hound-mix named Topaz leaps after a stick near dog-friendly Kiva Beach on Tahoe’s South Shore.
Photo: Axie Navas / Tahoe Magazine

o mountain adventure is complete without your canine
counterpart, so we’ve compiled a list of the top Tahoe activities
you can share with your dog. From hiking through Desolation
Wilderness to gourmet dining on the beach, we’ve got you — and your
pup — covered.

Tere are hundreds of hikes around the Lake Tahoe Basin, most of which
are dog-friendly — to a certain degree. Te U.S. Forest Service allows
domestic pets in Desolation Wilderness, but they must be leashed at all
times and you’re responsible for cleaning up after them. Te same rules
apply on all national forest land.
If you do venture into the wilderness with your dog, proper paw-wear
is essential. Many of the trails around Tahoe traverse granite felds that
can shred a dog’s pads if you’re not careful. Te hike to Lake Aloha that
starts at Lower Echo Lake is particularly bad. Te South Shore’s Dog.
Dog.Cat. located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. sells shoes for dogs, as does
the Pet Station, with locations in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Truckee
and South Lake Tahoe.
If your dog turns into a whirling dervish whenever you try to strap
booties to his or her paws, try Vaseline. Coating a pup’s pads with the
jelly can help prevent an injury and keep you from having to schlep a
canine deadweight down the mountain.
You’ve spent the week hiking and are ready for some quality time with
the couch and the remote control. But all the miles that left you limp
and sore haven’t phased your dog.
Tat’s when you resort to the dog park — a gated haven where your dog
can romp and run until he or she is exhausted, while you catch some
rays on a park bench.
South Shore ofers a medium-sized enclosure in the Bijou Community
Park located at 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Tere’s a small-
dog area in addition to the main park, both of which are entirely fenced
in and have running water.
Your pup can swim at the Regan Beach Dog Water Park located at the
intersection of Nevada Avenue and Lakeview Avenue in South Lake
Tahoe, or at the dog-friendly Kiva Beach near the Taylor Creek Visitor
Center. Make sure you bring a leash — neither the water park nor the
beach are gated.
If you’re on the North Shore, swing by the Tahoe City Dog Park located
at 211 Grove St., Tahoe City. Te 165-foot-long gated park boasts trees,
benches and drinking water, but make sure your Chihuahua can play
with the big dogs — there’s no separate area for small pups.
And in Incline Village, the community’s wide-arching Village Green,
located next to the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, is the perfect place for
dogs to play and meet other pups.
How to Make your Lake taHoe SuMMer Canine FriendLy
By Axie NAvAS
TAhoe MAgAziNe
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If you’re ready to eat but loathe leaving your dog in the hotel room, try
the handful of restaurants around the lake that allow dogs to dine with
you.
Doggie dinners in Tahoe City on the North Shore include Te Blue
Agave and Rosie’s Cafe, both restaurants that allow well-mannered
dogs on the outside patio. Brockway Bakery located at 8710 North Lake
Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach, sells custom-made dog treats, while the
nearby Char-Pit located at 8732 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach
ofers a doggie patty and outdoor seating.
South Shore’s Te Brewery at Lake Tahoe located at 3542 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., has a large patio in the summer where they allow dogs. Te Blue
Angel Cafe on Ski Run Boulevard serves lunch and dinner on their
pooch-friendly porch.
— Axie Navas is a reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in
South Lake Tahoe. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Dog-friendly beaches are aplenty throughout the Tahoe/Truckee region — just be sure the canines (and humans) are obedient.
We love our animals at Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and many of
our various recreation areas, restaurants and businesses are dog-
friendly. But there’s a certain level of responsibility our dogs’ humans
must possess. Here are the two most important rules to follow:
Nothing is more unsightly and disturbing to our environment than
a pile of dog droppings lining a hiking trail or disc golf course.
Many recreation areas at Tahoe have plastic bag stations for your
convenience, but bring your own just to be safe.
While some dogs are well-behaved, others can be a bit more
rambunctious. On- and of-leash laws vary throughout the Tahoe
region, so it’s best to be prepared and carry a leash to avoid any
unneeded canine confrontations.
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Truckee resident Jim Meskimen, 69, will compete in the frst-ever ironman
Lake Tahoe on Sept. 22, where he and nearly 3,000 participants will swim
2.4 miles in Lake Tahoe, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles along the
North Shore/Truckee region.
Photo: Margaret Moran / Tahoe Magazine
aMong tHe tHouSandS PreParing For tHe FirSt-ever ironMan Lake taHoe
tHiS SuMMer, one 69-year-oLd LoCaL iS Looking to deFy tHe oddS
oF
t the steady pace of a jog, Jim Meskimen maintains a tight form
during a spring-like day run, keeping his elbows close to his
body while swinging his arms conservatively in time with his
gray sneakers making contact with the ground — each step preparing
him for this summer’s Ironman Lake Tahoe.
“Training is the commitment part,” said Meskimen, 69. “You’ve got to
commit to the training. Te race itself, that’s what you’ve done all the
training for — that becomes the fun part.”
During the frst-ever Ironman Lake Tahoe triathlon this September,
Meskimen, a Truckee resident, and nearly 3,000 participants from all
over the world ranging in age from 21 to 77 will test their endurance by
swimming, biking and running all in one day.
Competitors will start the morning of Sept. 22 with a two-loop, 2.4-mile
swim in the clear, cool waters of Lake Tahoe of the Kings Beach State
Recreation Area. Athletes will then hop onto their bikes for a two-and-
one-third-loop, 112-mile ride along the North Shore resort triangle,
ending the bike course at Squaw Valley.
From there, competitors will run a relatively fat two-loop, 26.2-mile
marathon course that travels the Squaw Valley Bike Path and Truckee
River Bike Trail, fnishing at the Village of Squaw Valley.
“It’s going to be a very hard race,” said Andy Chapman, chief marketing
ofcer for the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/ CVB / Resort Association,
the host destination sponsor of Ironman Lake Tahoe. “It’s the highest
elevation of any (Ironman) race. Swimming at 6,200 feet is going to be
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difcult for many people, but I think that’s one of the reasons it sold
out so quickly — people are very anxious to test themselves in this
event.”
One of those people is Meskimen, who is driven to test his will,
determination and physical capabilities, pushing them beyond his
limit.
“Te biggest challenge will be, I think — as many of them are — will be
mental,” he said. “Just to persevere, assuming that there are no injuries,
accidents, breakdowns, bike crashes, blood left on the pavement.”
Adding to the difculty of the race will be the cutof times for each
leg. According to the Ironman website, the swim course will close two
hours, 20 minutes after the mass start; the bike course 10 hours, 30
minutes after the start; and the run portion 17 hours after the start,
with the fnish line cutof at midnight.
Meskimen said he has a race-accomplishment checklist, the frst to
fnish within the time requirement, and the last to win his age group of
70 to 74. Te USA Triathlon’s Age-Up policy states that all athletes will
race their age as of Dec. 31, at which time Meskimen will be 70.
“Winning that can be tough because men my age, you don’t fnd too
many guys who are just stepping into it for the frst time,” he said.
“Tey’re all seasoned guys or women, so that’ll be no easy quest.”
Te top age group fnishers will qualify for one of 50 slots in the 2014
Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, while top
fnishing professional athletes will have access to a $75,000 purse.
But qualifying for those prizes isn’t the goal for most competing in the
race, Chapman said.
“Quite frankly, 90 percent of people are doing it to fnish, to receive
the medal and to be called, ‘You are an Ironman’ at the end,” he said.
“Tat’s a big deal for most of the people doing it. Tey’re not doing it
for their time. Tey’re not doing it for Kona. Tey’re just doing it for
their own personal win.”
... continued on next page
A competitor nears the fnish line at ironman Texas on May 19, 2012.
Photo: Larry rosa / www.enduraPix.com

Ironman Lake Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe/Truckee

Sept. 22, 7 a.m. to midnight

Kings Beach State Recreation Area for swim course;
the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 267,
intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28, and
downtown centers for the bike course; and the
Village at Squaw Valley for the run course.

Limited. One-way trafc at certain areas —
particularly intersections — along the North Shore
resort triangle during the bike leg of the race.
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Crossing the Ironman fnish line is a mixed bag of emotions, said
Meskimen, who knows from personal experience, having completed
three Ironman races between the early 80s and early 90s and several
other triathlons over the years.
“You’re counting down the miles, especially when you get into the
single digits,” he said. “Tat countdown pulls you in. You’re absolutely
euphoric that you fnished it, but you’re like, ‘Oh, God, I’m glad that’s
over.’”
Another motivator to fnish is knowing friends and family are watching
from the sidelines, Meskimen said.
“My wife and family, they make up signs and things like that, so it’s
always fun to see them out on the course,” he said. “It helps break it up
and motivates you to keep going. Tey’re there to support you, and it’s
another reason why you don’t want to cave in.
“I say ‘cave in’ because you don’t want to use the word ‘quit.’”
Approximately 10,000 people, from competitors to their family
and friends, are expected to descend onto Lake Tahoe as a result of
Ironman.
“(Tere) is a big support efort by the people who are supporting their
athletes,” Chapman said. “Tey’re cheering them on, etc. because it’s a
big life event for a lot of people. … Tey’ve (participants) worked hard
to shed the pounds or to come back from a heart attack, whatever the
story is, so there’s a big support crew with everybody there at the end.”
Competitors tend to arrive to the race site before friends and family,
sometimes weeks if not months in advance, Meskimen said.
“Typically, you want to go over there two, three weeks ahead of time,
so you can acclimate yourself to the heat and humidity and ride the
course, run the course, get to know everything,” he said.
Since time, efort and money are involved in participating in Ironman,
Meskimen said he selects his races based on their locations, opting to
travel to places where he and his wife would like to vacation.
“Lake Tahoe has a great allure and a great pull for vacationing folks, and
people like to come here,” said Chapman, adding that World Triathlon
Corporation, which owns Ironman, is eyeing Ironman Lake Tahoe as
one of its premier destination races.
And, as with any vacation, people spend. It’s anticipated Ironman
Lake Tahoe will generate between $8 million to $10 million annually
for the local economy, from lodging, food, purchases and other visitor
expenditures, Chapman said.
“We do a lot of triathlons up here,” he said. “We do a lot of running events
and all these type of things, but the Ironman brand is very powerful.
Ironman is the cream of the crop.”
A competitor races during the bike leg of an ironman triathlon. in September,
North Lake Tahoe will host the frst full-distance ironman in California since 2001.
Photo: Larry rosa / www.enduraPix.com
Ironman ...from previous page
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Getting Ironman to come to Lake Tahoe involved a nearly year-and-a-
half, detailed bid process, flled with race logistic questions and multiple
site visits, Chapman said.
“Te organizers were a little concerned when we were frst bidding on it
about this — the run is relatively fat,” Chapman said.
Yet, ultimately, Lake Tahoe beat out bids from two other California
locations and one in Oregon to host, said Ironman Lake Tahoe Race
Director Keats McGonigal.

“North Lake Tahoe was selected due to the natural resources — beauty
— as well as the ability of the team in place to assist in the production
of a world-class event,” he said. “WTC is thrilled to be hosting an event
in Lake Tahoe. Tis event will be an anchor for our event portfolio in
California.”
Te last full-distance Ironman held in California was in 2001 in
Oceanside on the Camp Pendleton Marine base, before becoming a
70.3-mile distance Ironman, McGonigal said.
“Ironman has wanted a full-distance race in California for a few years,”
he said. “Tere is a large population of triathletes in the state, and it
makes sense for us to bring this event to California. At the same time,
the logistics of the event require careful selection of event sites.”
Chapman said Ironman is a good ft for the region, one that focuses and
embraces human-powered sports.
“We fully anticipate it (Ironman) to be here for many more years,”
Chapman said, based on the race’s length of stay at other host locations.
“If a community embraces the event and the competitors embrace the
event and everything works well, this is a very long-term relationship.” ▲
— Margaret Moran is a reporter for the Sierra Sun newspaper in Truckee and
Tahoe City. She can be reached at [email protected].
Swimmers head out en masse at the 2010 Ford ironman world Championship in kailua-kona, Hawaii.
ironman Lake tahoe will offer 50 age group slots to the 2014 ironman world Championship in kailua-kona.
Photo: Larry rosa / www.enduraPix.com
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t was 20 years ago this summer when a city parks and recreation
worker made a dozen disc golf targets from street signs and plastic
ink drums and placed them throughout Bijou Community Park in
South Lake Tahoe.
Today, the Lake Tahoe region has so many outstanding courses, and it’s
become a popular destination for disc golfers from across the country.
Tahoe has spectacular scenery and mild summertime weather and
challenging courses set in the pine and granite Sierra Nevada.
Craig Getty, who had a role in the design, fundraising and construction
in eight of the nine Lake Tahoe courses, talked about his favorite
courses.
e best course for scenery: “Zephyr Cove. It has granite outcroppings
and more lake views than any other course has.”
Best course for beginners or families: “Incline Village, because of the
ease of walking and the short holes.”
Most challenging course: “Turtle Rock. It’s long and varied with
many dierent shot selections, up and down and over creeks — Very
advanced.”
BY TIM PARSONS
TAHOE MAGAZINE
As for the best tournament player, that will be determined by the Sierra-
Tahoe Series held from spring to fall all across the region. But most disc
golfers are recreational players who play the sport for the love of the
outdoors, exercise and fun competition. Best of all, the courses are free
to play.
Another benet, disc golfers have a name for those
who play the conventional game with clubs and
carts. Call them “ball golfers,” and it will
make them angry. ▲
— Tim Parsons is a longtime Tahoe
local and former editor of Lake
Tahoe Action, the region’s
premier entertainment
and recreation weekly
publication.
Tahoe disc golf patriarch Craig Getty winds up and heaves a disc from hole 3 at Squaw Valley’s disc golf course.
See the granite rocks way down there, behind the red flagged tree? That’s where the basket is.
Photo: Amy Edgett / Tahoe Magazine
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Disc throwers drive for show and putt
for dough, just like “ball golfers.”
Bijou Community Park, South Lake Tahoe
27 baskets, rubber tee pads, multiple pin placements for
each hole, at course. Signature hole: No. 14, a long meadow
fairway with view of Freel Peak. Established 1993.
Zephyr Cove Park
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, short but extremely hilly. Signature
hole: No. 15, a long downhill drive with view of Zephyr Cove
and Mount Tallac. Established 1998.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, long summertime course for
advanced players. Strenuous hiking. Signature hole: the
1,200-foot No. 16, a par 5. Established 1999.
Truckee River Regional Park
18 baskets, concrete tee pads, multiple pin placements
on a moderately hilly course. Granite takes toll on the
plastic discs. Signature hole: No. 11. Established 1999.
North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, hilly, forest course. Signature
hole: Downhill No. 1, with a stunning view of Lake Tahoe.
Established 2006.
Turtle Rock Park, four miles west of Woodfords
18 baskets, rubber tee pads and multiple pin placements
on a long, technical course in forest with season creeks.
Signature hole: No. 5, tight, di cult par 5. Established
2009.
Squaw Valley
18 baskets, dirt tee pads, cable car takes players to High Camp
course at elevation 8,000 feet. Signature hole: No. 3 “Island in
the Sky,” a 1,057-foot par 5. Established 2010.
Sierra College, Truckee
18 baskets, rubber tee pads. Set pin placements. Par
58, hilly, tight, long, advanced. Signature hole No. 5.,
a downhill ace-run hole, similar to No 15 at Zephyr.
Established 2010.
Incline Village Disc Golf Course
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, length 4,500 to 5,000 feet. All
Par 3s. Short, at, and tight course in the woods. Twelve holes
300 feet or less. Established 2011.

The Sierra-Tahoe Series is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Asso-
ciation. They are held from April through the second weekend in October.
The courses used in the series this summer are Turtle Rock, Sierra College,
Truckee River, Tahoe Vista, Bijou and Zephyr Cove and two off the hill:
Reno and Dayton.
MECCA
Disc golf is such an easy game that all you really need is one disc and an appetite
to get outside and walk around in the woods to play a full 18 holes and have a
great time doing it.
But, as is the case with ball golf, having discs with varying strengths and distances
is key if you want to step up your game and play competitively (or, at the least,
if you want to grow up and keep a legitimate score each time on the course
— instead of that, “well, I’ll just call that a 4” nonsense).
Here’s a breakdown of the three main discs to keep in your bag:
DRIVER
Just like in ball golf, you’ll want to use your driver to tee o on long
holes and get set up for an easy approach shot, if not a makeable
birdie try. Drivers are the most sturdy of discs, having a sharp,
beveled edge that allows for maximum ight. Most brands oer
dierent types of drivers, such as long-distance versus fairway options,
each having varying degrees of airtime. Mastering the ability to ick a
driver with the correct spin is not easy, and takes a lot of practice. But once
you start getting it down, you’ll be winning half the battle on each hole
with a long and accurate tee shot.
MID-RANGE
ese discs are best used for that intermediate distance between a
drive and a putt — think of a wedge in terms of ball golf. Mid-range
discs usually have slightly sharper edges, allowing them to cut
through the air better. Depending on how strong you are — and how
good you are — using a mid-range disc as a driver on shorter holes
is preferred, as it can be easy to overshoot a shorter hole with a driver.
If you’re a newbie, playing and practicing dierent throws and spins on a
mid-range is likely your best bet to quickly learn the game and its many
angles.
PUTTER
Use a putter for short distances only — they will not give you much
airtime, and are best used in tight situations where exceptional
control is key. Putting well is key to lowering your score and
graduating from good to great. e greatest drives and mid-range up-
and-down shots won’t mean a thing if you’re constantly three-putting
to nish a hole. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, a
pro might carry ve or more dierent putters, depending on the situation
and degree of di culty.
— Kevin MacMillan / Tahoe Magazine
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R E C R E AT I ON GOL F COU R S E L I S T I NGS
T
he 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 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 stun-
ning sister holes at Edgewood Tahoe Golf
Course on the South Shore to the rolling lush
green hills at the Jack Niklaus-designed Old
Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee, there
are 17 dierent 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 this list of what the Tahoe/Truck-
ee region has to oer, be sure to visit each
course’s website for more information and
don’t waste any time hitting the links this
summer.
NORTH SHORE/TRUCKEE
COYOTE MOON
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. e course is 250 secluded acres of
rolling hills framed by towering pines without
a home site or structure to spoil the view. e
course cascades over a beautiful Sierra ridgeline,
meandering among granite blus 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 Mead-
ows Golf Course has a reputation for being one of
the best in Northern California.
INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN COURSE
690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-832-1150 • www.golncline.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 3s averaging over 150
yards and par 4s that challenge even the most
procient golfer.
INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
GOLF COURSE
955 Fairway Blvd. Incline Village, NV
775-832-1146 • www.golncline.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 compli-
ment 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. e 6,897 yards play
tough with water on 15 holes and traps.
Old Greenwood golf course near Truckee was recently named
one of the Best Upscale Courses in America by Golf Digest.
Contributed photo: Tahoe Mountain Resorts
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Must show proof
of residency
Every Monday evening…
Call for details and sign up!
Join our Men’s Club
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Stop by the Coyote Moon Bar
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drink & spectacular views.
OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE
7900 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, CA
530-546-9909 • www.oldbrockway.com
is North Lake Tahoe golf course was built in
1924 by Harry Comstock. Old Brockway me-
anders through towering Jerey pines with
views of majestic mountains and Lake Tahoe.
e 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 rst Bing Crosby Golf Tourna-
ment.
OLD GREENWOOD
12915 Fairway Drive, O I-80 at Overland Trail,
Truckee, CA • 530-550-7010 or 800-754-3070
• 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 ri-
val that of other Nicklaus masterpieces.
PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE
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 Pacic
Crest and the Carson Range along with a snack
bar, 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.
RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK
400 Squaw Creek Rd. Olympic Valley, CA
530-583-6300 or 800-327-3353
• www.squawcreek.com
Nestled below the granite peaks of world fa-
mous Squaw Valley USA, this Robert Trent
Jones, Jr. design demands accurate play. e
par 71 championship links layout winds along
the valley oor through and around wetlands,
providing awesome vistas as well as a severe
test of target golf. Resort at Squaw Creek has
received Audubon status as a certied coopera-
tive sanctuary and one of Golf Magazine’s top
10 courses.
TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE
251 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-1516 • www.tahoecitygolf.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
11509 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 de-
mand on accuracy for a challenging and enjoy-
able round of golf. is semi-private course was
designed by Roy Williams and Bill Bell Jr. and
opened in 1975.
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Homesites from the $200’s. Mountain Lodges from the $900’s. Estate Homes from $1.2 million.
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homesites and require separate club membership. The information provided in this advertisement is strictly for informational purposes and shall not be construed as an
offer in California or any other jurisdictions that prior registration or other advance qualification of real property is required. This is not an offer to sell property
to, or a solicitation of offers from any state that requires prior registration or qualification of real estate. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required
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WHITEHAWK RANCH GOLF CLUB
768 Whitehawk Drive, Clio, CA
800-332-4295 • www.golfwhitehawk.com
Another natural beauty, the course blends har-
moniously with its spectacular surroundings.
Streams meander through magnicent pines,
cedars and aspens to create ponds and wa-
terfalls. Immaculate fairways are framed with
native grasses, California poppies and blue lu-
pine. 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
775-588-2787 • www.edgewoodtahoe.com
is George Fazio 18-hole design on the edge of
Lake Tahoe has become world renown for host-
ing the 1985 U.S. Senior Open and the Ameri-
can 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
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-542-6097 • www.recreationintahoe.com
is 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. Aordable rates and no tee reserva-
tions allow for last-minute rounds.
LAKE TAHOE GOLF COURSE
2500 Emerald Bay Rd, 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 lay-
out 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
is par-66, 4,034-yard executive course nestled
in the Sierra challenges the player to make ac-
curate shots. e scenic par-3 and par-4 holes
are made up of rolling, pine-lined fairways, en-
suring an enjoyable test of golf. ▲
Coyote Moon golf course meanders around granite bluffs and Trout Creek.
The Championship Golf Course in Incline Village.
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Schaffer’s Mill is a golf, lake and ski community in North Lake Tahoe, providing the perfect backdrop for families to
create a lifetime of memories. All of the life-enhancing amenities can be found in this beautiful setting including:
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And coming in July 2013, Schaffer’s Mill will open up the North Phase of our new Clubhouse Village, featuring
a resort-style pool, fine dining, a spa and wellness center, a sports shop, an event lawn and much more.
Call us today at
(
888
)
246-2649 to arrange a private tour or visit us at
www.SchaffersMill.com
Homesites from the $200’s. Mountain Lodges from the $900’s. Estate Homes from $1.2 million.
Some of the recreational amenities described above are proposed and not yet built. Access to and use of the recreational amenities are not included in the purchase of
homesites and require separate club membership. The information provided in this advertisement is strictly for informational purposes and shall not be construed as an
offer in California or any other jurisdictions that prior registration or other advance qualification of real property is required. This is not an offer to sell property
to, or a solicitation of offers from any state that requires prior registration or qualification of real estate. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required
by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State Agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.
Furnished Models Open Daily
Priced from the $900’s
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Just 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, Sorensen’s is
nestled in an alpine valley across from the West Fork
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Making Waves
Once a nOvelty just a few shOrt years
agO, paddlebOarding has explOded
OntO the tahOe recreatiOnal scene
by adam jensen
tahOe magazine
r e c r e at i on pa d d l e b oa r d i ng
there are few things more surreal than
a peaceful early-morning paddleboard
session on lake tahoe.
photo: taylor rambo / riviera paddlesurf
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TAHOE magazine 63
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surfboard strapped to the top of a wood-p
wagon is one of California’s great icons. At
Lake Tahoe, the image has taken on some
local favor.
Here, the surfboard has been replaced with a stand-
up paddleboard, and the “Woodie” stationwagon is
typically replaced with a Subaru, the unofcial ofcial
car of Tahoe/Truckee residents.
Paddleboarding has exploded in popularity at the lake
in recent years, and it’s for good reason, according to
the sport’s participants.
Part of the sport’s allure is its accessibility, said Phil Segal,
president of the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association,
who said the growth of the sport has been exponential
in recent years.
“No. 1, it’s fun,” Segal said. “It’s very easy.”
Paddling in the standing position also provides a
paddleboarder with a perspective into the lake’s depths
they wouldn’t get sitting down in a kayak or canoe,
Segal said.
Te lake’s deep, clear water makes a near perfect surface
and the surrounding 9,000-plus-foot peaks certainly
don’t take away from the drama of the experience.
“Lake Tahoe is a big body of water, and when it’s calm,
it’s magical out there,” Segal said. “I think that’s the
allure.”
Being able to hop in the lake at a moment’s notice isn’t
so bad, either, said the avid paddleboarder.
Numerous businesses around the lake ofer paddleboard
rentals, and the popularity of the sport has led to a
variety of festivals and race events as well.
O’Neill is sponsoring a three-race series this summer,
with events taking place May 25, July 13 and Sept. 15.
Quicksilver’s Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival also returns
this year on Aug. 10-11 out of Kings Beach State Park in
Kings Beach. At the South Shore, Race the Lake of the
Sky, from June 29-30, is expected to attract about 700
competitors. Te event is based at Lakeview Commons
on El Dorado Beach.
Numerous smaller events take place at the lake and at
neighboring Donner Lake in Truckee as well. Wednesday
night races at the South Shore have attracted a dedicated
following from a wide range of residents and visitors.
Te family friendliness of the activity is one of major
pluses for Chris Brackett, the owner of South Tahoe
Standup Paddle and the organizer of many of the South
Shore events.
“Te whole thing about it is it’s a great time,” Brackett
said. s
— Adam Jensen is editor of Lake Tahoe Action, covering
recreation and entertainment across Truckee and Lake
tahoe. He can be reached at ajensen@tahoedailytribune.
com.
emerald bay
Limited parking, accessible by a 1-mile, steep, sandy
hike from the parking lot on Highway 89 or by an
approximately 4-mile trail from D.L. Bliss State Park.
Picnic tables, Vikingsholm Castle, views of the only
island in Lake Tahoe.
meeks bay
On Highway 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City, adjacent
to Meeks Bay Campground. Beach, boat launch, day
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areas, picnic tables.
Where to Paddle?
a trio of kids takes an unorthodox approach to paddleboarding near lake
tahoe’s south shore. photo: adam jensen/tahoe magazine
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Some boards have handles. If not, carry the board overhead with your
head in the center between the tail and nose of the board.
Practice in calm water. Early morning is best.
GETTING UP
When standing up, start in the center of the board sitting on your
knees.
From the seated position hold the paddle with both hands in front of
you perpendicular to the board.
Move to the crouching position and slowly stand up, keeping your
eyes on the horizon.
MANEUVERING
Paddle with long uid strokes.
Keep your feet about shoulder’s width apart, pointing forward straight
down the board.
Keep your knees bent and relaxed.
If you fall, fall away from the board and release the paddle. Swim back
to the board rst, then go after the paddle.
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LEARN MORE ONLINE
More information on stand-up paddle events at Lake Tahoe:
• O’Neill Tahoe Cup — www.tahoecup.org
• Quicksilver’s TA-HOE NALU Paddle Festival — www.tahoenalu.com
• Race the Lake of the Sky — www.racethelakeofthesky.com
Paddleboarders cruise Lake Tahoe’s waters near Regan Beach on the South Shore.
Photo Adam Jensen / Tahoe Magazine
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 69 5/10/2013 12:25:22 PM
r e c r e at i on b oaT i ng
Everything you need to know before
you take to Tahoe’s blue waters
by matthew renda
tahOe magazine
70 Summer 2013
Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 70 5/10/2013 12:25:25 PM
TAHOE magazine 71
P
ut away the anchor, unfurl the spinnaker and someone man the
helm — boating season on Lake Tahoe is here.
Tose with a penchant for nautical adventures of all varieties can
satiate their water lust on Lake Tahoe. Te famed water body, known
widely as the “Jewel of the Sierra,” can accommodate motorboaters with
a need for speed, leisurely sailors out for a relaxing jaunt on the waters or
those who prefer to man their own kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
However, Lake Tahoe ofcials are committed to protecting the lake from
the threat of overuse, pollution, environmental degradation and aquatic
invasive species and have implemented a rigorous boat inspection
program. Boaters are asked to exercise a little patience and cooperation
with inspectors who are trying to keep potentially destructive forces out
of the lake’s unique but fragile ecosystem.
Aquatic Invasive Species
Te Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, a bistate environmental regulatory
and planning agency created in 1969 by Congress, is one of the main
agencies responsible for protecting Tahoe’s environment.
Fears about the potential invasion of zebra and quagga mussels are
increasing in the American West, after the environmentally detrimental
species established a stronghold in Lake Mead in Southern Nevada in
2008 and procreated at an alarming rate.
Te mussels have become a large problem in the Great Lakes area,
attaching to intake and out take pipes, costing lakeside industries
millions of dollars annually, while wreaking havoc on native species in
the ecosystem.
Ted Tayer, Wildlife Program Manager for TRPA, has said that while the
invasive mussels are a prominent reason for the agency’s inspection
policies, other species are causing concern.
“New Zealand mud snails and plants such as hydrilla are on our radar
screen,” Tayer said. “Te threat is imminent.”
None of these species has had the catastrophic impact zebra and quagga
mussels have wrought on waterways in the Great Lakes regions, but they
could set the stage for dramatic environmental consequences in the
future.
In order to fund the ongoing inspections of boats, the TRPA has established
a fee for boaters based on the size of the vessel, the horsepower of the
engine and whether the boat is used exclusively in Lake Tahoe.
And earlier this year, other agencies decided that various waterbodies in
the region — including Donner Lake in Truckee and Lahontan Reservoir
east of Carson City — would also charge fees, furthering the belief that
unless major measures are enacted, the region is in serious jeopardy of
invasive invasion.
For a full listing of boat inspection locations and fees specifc to Lake
Tahoe, visit trpa.org or tahoeboatinspections.com.
Evasion Illegal
Aquatic invasive species are usually transported from one body of water to
another via watercraft. So, it is important for boaters to provide inspectors
with factual information regarding which water bodies into which their
boat had previously launched.
Tree summers ago, a then-29-year-old Los Angeles resident was fned
$5,000 for evading an inspector-mandated decontamination at Lake
Tahoe by providing false information regarding the last lake his boat had
navigated. Two summers ago, ofcials at one of the basin’s inspection
stations prevented a vessel with 37 quagga mussels on it from entering
the lake.
A typical day on the lake can include motor boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, buoys and other obstacles.
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And just this past summer, in what could be called a banner year,
inspectors with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District intercepted
at least six boats with aquatic invasive species attached from entering
Tahoe, including fve boats carrying invasive quagga or zebra mussels
(one with more than 50) and one boat potentially transporting New
Zealand mudsnails.
Boaters receive an inspection seal upon a successful completion of
a lakeside inspection, which take place at main entry points into the
basin. Tose who tamper with such seals will also be subject to fnes and
penalties.
Safety First
Despite generally safe conditions aforded by Lake Tahoe, boaters need to
be prepared for dangerous situations. When out in the water, individuals
should ensure their vessel is equipped with the safety equipment required
by federal law.
Such items include lifejackets, fre extinguishers, a whistle, a bell or
horn, a visual distress signal or fare, a ventilation duct allowing for
proper ventilation of inboard
gasoline engines and a
backfre fame arrestor for
inboard engines.
Lake Tahoe has many
underwater hazards, such
as boulders or piles of rocks,
which may emerge as lake
levels drop. Most of the
obstructions are marked by
the U.S. Coast Guard with
white buoys, which should
be kept between the boat
and the shore.
Wind can be a deceptive
problem for sailors on the
waters of Lake Tahoe. Abrupt
gusts of high intensity are
suf cient to capsize small
watercraft. Mornings, in particular, can produce deceptively calm
conditions. In the event of sudden wind gusts, head for protective harbors
until conditions improve. Also, consult detailed weather forecasts before
heading out.
Alcohol is a signifcant cause of many boating-related accidents, injuries
and fatalities.
“Drinking while operating a boat presents the same dangers that drinking
while driving a car does,” said Levi Read, spokesman for the U.S. Coast
Guard. “It’s important to identify a designated driver to avoid breaking
the law.”
Operating a boat under the infuence of alcohol or drugs is a federal
ofense punishable by a fne of up to $5,000 and one year in prison.
Lake Tahoe is an alpine lake, which means its water temperature is cool
year-round, making it conducive to hypothermia for those exposed to
sudden immersion, rendering self-rescue in such cases dif cult if not
impossible. Tahoe’s temperature necessitates wearing a lifejacket when
out on the water. ▲
— Matthew Renda is a former reporter for the Sierra Sun and North
Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. He
is currently a news reporter for Te Union newspaper in Grass Valley,
about an hour west of Truckee in the Sierra foothills. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Boating ...from previous page
Accidents can happen to anybody. life jackets are required when on a boat, especially for younger children.
Other safety items recommended
for prudent boaters include:
• Handheld ares
• VHF marine radio
• Cellular phone
• Anchor and line
• First Aid kit
• Flashlight
• Fenders
• Tool kit
• Extra clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunscreen (SPF 35, minimum)
• Sunglasses
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F
olks looking to experience a peaceful
view from Lake Tahoe can do so in a
variety of ways, whether by boat, kayak
or paddleboard — or even from the sky. Check
out below what the Truckee/Tahoe region has
to ofer in the form of rentals and purchases so
you can ensure you get a terrifc view from big
Blue.
Marinas, Boat Rentals, Charters
and Water Sports Equipment
Bleu Wave Charter
325 Highway 50 Round Hill, NV
Round Hill Pines Beach & Marina
866-413-0985 • 775-588-WAVE (9283)
[email protected]
Camp Richardson Resort & Marina
1900 Jameson Beach Road Highway 89, 2.5
miles north of South Lake Tahoe, CA
800-544-1801 • 530-541-1801
www.camprichardson.com
Cave Rock State Park
Highway 50, north of Zephyr Cove, NV
775-831-0494 or 775-588-7975
Boat ramp and launch facility only
Echo Lake Chalet
9900 Echo Lakes Road, Echo Lake, CA
530-659-7207
Fallen Leaf Lake Marina
400 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2628
www.fallenleafhouse.com
Kayak Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2011
KayakTahoe.com
Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-545-1223
www.tahoeboatrides.com
Lake Tahoe Yacht Charters
260 Beach Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-0248
Lakeside Marina
4041 Lakeshore Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-6626
M.S. Dixie II Paddlewheeler
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
800-23-TAHOE • 530-543-6191 • 775-589-4906
Round Hill Pines Beach & Marina -
H2O Sports
Highway 50 at Round Hill, Zephyr Cove, NV
775-588-4155 • 775-588-3055
[email protected]
Sand Harbor
Highway 28, two miles south of Incline
Village, NV
775-831-0494
Launching of all trailer able boats, restrooms,
picnic areas, beach.
Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run Blvd. Ste. 101 South Lake Tahoe,
CA, in Ski Run Marina
530-544-0200
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-9500
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Area Boat
Ramp and Parking
Lakeview Avenue, of US Highway 50,
Stateline, NV
530-542-6055
Tahoe Keys Marina
Of US Highway 50, 2435 Venice Drive, South
Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-8888
Tahoe Queen - Lake Tahoe Cruises
900 Ski Run Blvd. Zephyr Cove, NV
800-987-9852 • 530-543-6191
Tahoe Tunder
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-7245
Te Tahoe Star
800-786-8208
Timber Cove Marina
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2942
Woodwind Cruises
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
888-867-6394
Zephyr Cove Marina
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
775-589-4907
Coon Street Boat Launch
Coon St. and Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
530-546-4212
Launch, pier, parking/launch fee, bathrooms,
sandy beach, park, playground, water sports
rentals nearby.
Homewood Marina
5190 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-7962
Full service marina with boat sales and service,
storage, buoys, launching, fuel, supplies, and
rentals. Mini mart.
Lake Forest Boat Ramp
2500 Lake Forest Rd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-5544
Launch all trailer able boats, parking for ve-
hicle with trailer only.
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Rd., Meeks Bay, CA
530-525-6946
www.meeksbayresort.com
Slips, launch, snack bar, camping and lodging
available, rentals, water sports.
National Avenue Beach
Highway 28 at National Ave., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-546-4212
Launching of all trailer able boats, picnic area,
kayaks and paddleboards available.
North Tahoe Marina
7360 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-546-4889
www.northtahoemarina.com
Fuel, moorings, slip, storage, fshing charters,
rescue vessel, no launching.
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For reservations,please call
(530) 583-SAIL
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Obexer’s Boat Co.
5355 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-7962
www.obexersboat.com
Fuel, moorings, slips, storage, launch, lift.
Sierra Boat Co.
5146 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA
530-546-2551
www.sierraboat.com
Full service marina. Fuel, moorings, slip, stor-
age, lift, repairs, sales, restoration, boat launch.
Ski Beach Boat Launch
967 Lakeshore Blvd.
Incline Village, NV 775-832-1310
www.inclinerecreation.com
Daily watercraft launch passes for boats, jet skis,
kayaks and canoes are available to residents
with a valid recreation photo ID.
Sunnyside Marina
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7201
www.sunnysidemarina.org
Tahoe City Marina
700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-1039
www.tahoecitymarina.com
Paddleboards/Kayaks
Adrift Tahoe
8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA
888-676-7702
www.adrifttahoe.com
South Tahoe Standup Paddle
3115 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-416-4829
www.SouthTahoeStandupPaddle.com
Tahoe Adventure Company
7010 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-913-9212
www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com
Tahoe City Kayak
521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA and
Sand Harbor, NV
530-581-4336
www.tahoecitykayak.com
West Shore Sports
5393 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-9920
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Ehrman Mansion Boat House
7360 West Lake Blvd., Tahoma, CA
www.westshoresports.com
Willard’s Sport Shop
170 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-3356
www.willardsportshop.com
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Charters/Cruises
Action Watersports at Meeks Bay Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Rd., Meeks Bay, CA
530-525-5588
www.action-watersports.com
Cope & McPhetres Marine
Tahoe City Marina, 700 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-2066
www.copeandmcphetres.com
High Sierra Water Ski School
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7417
www.highsierrawaterskiing.com
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Road, Meeks Bay, CA
877-326-3357 or 530-525-6946
www.meeksbayresort.com
North Tahoe Cruises/Tahoe Gal
Lighthouse Shopping Center, 952 North Lake
Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
800-218-2464
www.tahoegal.com
Breakfast, scenic shoreline, cocktail and din-
ner/dance cruises. Private charters up to 150.
Weddings. Reservations suggested.
Tahoe Sailing Charters
700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-6200
www.tahoesail.com
Daily sailing and sunset cruises. Emerald Bay
Sunday brunch cruises departing from Tahoe
City Marina from May-October. Private char-
ters also available.
Helicopter tours
HeliTahoe
1901 Airport Rd Ste 106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-208-5247
[email protected]
Lake Tahoe Tours
888-838-8923
Sierra Air Helicopters
Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA
530-823-7400
www.sierraairhelicopters.com
Parasailing
Action Watersports
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-5387
Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run Blvd. Suite 101, Ski Run Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-0200
H20 Sports
350 Hwy. 50, Round Hill Pines Beach,
Round Hill, NV
775-588-4155
[email protected]
Zephyr Cove Marina
Zephyr Cove, NV
775-589-4908
North Tahoe Water Sports
Tahoe City Marina, 950 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7245
Kings Beach Aqua Sports
Kings Beach State Beach, Kings Beach, CA
530-546-2782
North Shore Parasail
Operating from Steamers Pizza,
Kings Beach, CA
530-546-7698
Gliding
SoaringNV
1140 B Airport Rd. Minden, NV
775-782-9595
[email protected]
Hang Gliding Tahoe
775-772-8232
[email protected]
Soar Truckee
Truckee, CA
530-587-6702 or 866-762-7875
[email protected]
Termal Sky Sports
775-391-5133
[email protected]
Lake Tahoe Paragliding - Tandem Flights
530-318-1859
Laketahoeparagliding.com
[email protected]
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Lake Tahoe Balloons
Operates year round with lake fights from May
through September, and Carson Valley fights
operating approximately October through
April. Reservations are necessary and accepted
up to one day in advance, based on availability.
All fights are weather-permitting.
Call 800-872-9294 or 530-544-1221.
River Rafting
Interested in foating the river this summer?
Give these companies a call for more informa-
tion.
Truckee River Raft. Company
530-583-1111
175 River Road/Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Self guided, fve-mile foat down the Truckee
River.
Mountain Air Sports - Truckee River Rafting
530-583-RAFT (7238)
River Road/Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Self guided, fve-mile foat down the Truckee
River.
If you’re looking for a little more adventure, the
Truckee River does ofer more intense rafting
adventures and some whitewater tours. Call
the below options for more information.
Tahoe Whitewater Tours
800-442-7238 • 530-581-2441
www.gowhitewater.com
Tributary Whitewater Tours
800-672-3846 • 530-346-6812
www.whitewatertours.com
IRIE Rafting Company
Whitewater Rafting - Truckee and American
Rivers
530-582-4900
www.raftirie.com
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Gourmet lunch served on board.
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ChEryl STrAyED, AUThor oF “WIlD,” TAlKS InSPIrATIonS,
ThE PACIFIC CrEST TrAIl, MovIE PoSSIBIlITIES AnD MorE.
By TrIShA lEonArD
TAhoE MAgAzInE
C
heryl Strayed, author of “Wild,” turned her solo hike
on the Pacifc Crest Trail into the story of her journey
to cope with grief, fguring out her identity and how
to move forward in life.
Te book has received much acclaim, from landing on the
New York Times best-seller list to inclusion in Oprah’s book
club. Strayed weighs in on how her life has changed since
writing her book and lessons she learned while hiking the
PCT.
How has the success of “Wild” changed your life?
It’s funny, the main way it’s changed is just that I am so un-
believably busy. I was busy, but now I’m especially busy.
I’ve been traveling nonstop. I also go home, but I’m trying
to juggle the interviews and publicity and also trying to be
a mom. It’s been a really, really busy year. It’s also changed
in that I’ve had this experience of so many more people
knowing who I am. As a writer, I felt like I had a core audi-
ence who read “Torch” and my essays, so it wasn’t like I
just came out of nowhere, but certainly with the success
of “Wild” my book has reached a whole broader audience.
I’ve been in airports and people ask if I’m Cheryl Strayed.
I use my credit card and people recognize the name. Tis
kind of basic way my life is, it’s very much the same in that
I’m struggling with what we’re going to have for dinner to-
night and the logistics of my husband running our house
and family.
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When did you really feel like you had made it?
All along the way, this completely
exceeded my expectations. In the
frst week “Wild” was out, it was No.
7 on Te New York Times best-sell-
er list. It could have been nothing
more than that, and I would have
just been thrilled. What happened
was that things were just getting
better. Readers were touched by
it, that’s the thing that meant the
most to me. It’s just surreal, I’m still
trying to absorb this. I’m drinking a
lot of champagne this year.
i heard “Wild” will be made
into a movie.
Reese (Witherspoon) was the frst
person we sent it to, the only per-
son we sent it to, and she read it
lightning fast. On Monday morn-
ing, I got a call saying she loved
it and wanted to option it. Ten I
was talking to her about the story,
what she saw in it, why she want-
ed to make a movie and wanted
to star in it. Before it came out, all
of these good things were hap-
pening — magazine editors and
book sellers and book reviewers
got previews. Before it comes out,
you don’t know what’s going to happen, you really have no control. I put
my faith in writing the best book I could write and come what may. You
can’t wish it into that realm. It was exciting to talk to Reese and hear how
heartfelt she was in why she wanted to option the book for flm. It wasn’t
like she thought it would be a big hit in theaters, she was just so moved
by the story. I think that’s what happened with “Wild.” It resonates with
people.
How much was writing
the book part of your
healing process?
One of the great things about writ-
ing is it forces you to remember,
examine, challenge and to articu-
late. Tat’s what happens in ther-
apy … you talk through issues, you
talk about, examine, try diferent
perspectives — in a sense you’re
defning what that experience
meant to you. Tere’s something
in regular life where you have an
experience and move on, you glaze
over it. Writing demands that you
bring it back to life. In recreating
what happened for you, the reader
— from the way the sun felt to what
was I feeling in that moment? What was the thing that was driving me for-
ward? — I do think writing can be therapeutic. I’m an artist. My frst goal
is to make a worthy piece of literature. Writing is
very therapeutic. You gain a deeper understanding
of yourself and others.
What do you wish you had known before
you started out on the trail?
What you didn’t know then in so many ways is
what taught you everything. I wasn’t as mindful
of weight as I should have been. I didn’t realize
that. I would go back and tell that poor woman
to lighten her pack. I needed to learn it the hard
way, maybe. Monster would have never gotten
that nickname. It is one of those hard things. Do
I wish I had brought less stuf and had a lighter
pack? Yes. But maybe my life wasn’t about being
easy at that moment. Maybe what I learned was
that it was valuable to sufer for my own mistakes
and have to respond and change and struggle.
What made you put your struggle
out there?
Diferent writers have diferent struggles and ex-
pressing what they wanted to say. Always, the seed
comes from a personal place. Even in fctional sto-
ries. If you read a story of mine and thought it had
nothing to do with my life, it connects back to some-
thing deep within me. I’ve always been like that. I’ve
always been very much wanting to tell the truth of
what it means to be human, to write about intima-
cies and deepest thoughts and sorrows. It came naturally to write about my
grief. It’s how I’ve always been. It’s my thing. It’s what I do. I do love that in
other writing, too. Te writers I admire dare to go to the dark places.
you talk about escapism, of how you dreamed of hiking the
Pacific Crest Trail. As someone who felt like you were in this
place where you needed to tackle a journey and get away
to find yourself, do you ever recognize the symptoms of this
inner struggle in people you pass in everyday life?
I think we all, at diferent times in life, could really beneft from a journey.
By “journey,” I mean stepping out of ordinary life and doing something
that’s new and challenging, to really allow you to face yourself in a true
and honest way. So often, so many of these problems, or at least some of
these problems, can be solved honestly by just getting away a little bit.
Getting away allows you to gain perspective and fgure out what matters
to you.
What writers inspire you?
I like Alice Munro, a fction writer, because she gets right in there. Her
characters so real, breathtakingly. She is able to articulate what it feels
like to be a person in a way I fnd truly astounding. In nonfction, litera-
ture, I like Mary Carr. Tose writers share that thing where they’re really
telling the truth about what it means to be human.
“gETTIng AWAy
AlloWS yoU To
gAIn PErSPECTIvE
AnD FIgUrE oUT
WhAT MATTErS
To yoU.”
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When you spoke in January at Squaw, you said you realized
your mother was always with you. What do you think she
would say about your journey?
I think my mom would be really proud of me and really supportive of
all of those things. I think it’s hard to imagine the trajectory of my life
if mom had lived. I was becoming a writer — well in a way, knew I was
going to be a writer — when she got sick and died. A huge piece of all of
them is grief. I was already a writer before I had the grief. What would I
have written about before she died? I don’t know. All of this sort of com-
bination of events that led to taking trip. Would I have hiked the trail if
mom was alive? Mom was always wanted me and my siblings to pursue
our dreams. Pursue true passions. She was not the kind of mom to push
us in the direction of her own desires. She would have be proud of me
hiking the trail and becoming a writer.
What is the most important thing you took away from
making the journey?
I think it’s so hard to separate one thing from the other. e mentality of
experience is what was ultimately so powerful. Being in this wild world
is a great equalizer when it comes to reminding one that we humans, we
aren’t the only thing, there’s a whole wild world full of wonderful things
and we are just one of them. When you’re alone in the wilderness, you feel
that in a palpable way. Being alone was key because it was really about me
relying on myself, being resilient. I had to bear all the weight on my own
shoulders, literally and guratively. ere was such a generosity of spirit
on the trail. ere are a lot of self-destructing people who are not really
being positive in their lives. On the trail, everyone was doing something in
creative and constructive ways.
Do you plan to hike the section of the trail near Tahoe that
you couldn’t conquer because of the snow?
Yes, of course I do. It’s on my list of things to do. It’s on my fun list of
things to do. Not my boring list of things to do. Because the last nine
years of my life have been constricted, in terms of outdoor activities.
Now that my kids are starting to be a little older, outdoor recreation is
opening up for us. I would do it with my family.
You’ve been interviewed a lot because of this book. Is there
anything you wish someone would ask you?
I think that one of the things that I’m always chagrined about when some-
one is doing a story about me is that they don’t understand or quite absorb
that this is something I’ve been doing a long time. It comes from me being
a serious writer for more than 20 years. At 18 or 19 I was like, “This is my
thing.” I pursued it relentlessly. They attribute my success to Reese (Wither-
spoon) or Oprah. I’m terribly grateful to Oprah, she gave it a huge boost and
I don’t mean to underestimate it, but this was born of a lot of labor. You can’t
write a best-seller, you can only write the best book you can write and then
come what may. This is kind of a lightning-striking moment in career. I was
keeping faith with writing before that and that’s what I’m going to continue
to do. It’s not like it’s going to be easy to write next book — it’s going to be
hard, maybe even harder. It’s about me being alone with myself, in a room,
trying to make a story. That’s the thing that will never change about me or
my writing. ▲
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r e c r e at i on B ooK S
iT’S CALLed THe JeWeL of THe SierrA for A reASoN.
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he Lake Tahoe Basin boasts some of the best miles of
backpacking in the western hemisphere. From dozens
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the basin has enough backpacking terrain to fll a lifetime of
weekends.
Tese books contain almost everything a basin backpacker
needs to know.
“HikiNG THe SierrA NeVAdA”
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Want to fnd a nearby trip outside
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on each hike and also a list of key points of interest.
Tis book even navigates hikers to the start of trailheads and
touches on the best seasons to hit these trails. It is a great
guide for a Sierra backpacker.
BACKPACKING THE SIERRA BACKPACKING THE SIERRA
By BECKy rEgAn
TAhoE MAgAzInE ToP FIvE BooKS For lAKE TAhoE BASIn BACKPACKIng AnD BEyonD
“AfooT ANd AfieLd: reNo-TAHoe” — By Mike White
Tis book hits all the Tahoe Basin nooks and crannies. It
conveniently divides the hundreds of miles into 11 sections
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Donner Summit and vicinity, North
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Tere are more than 150 hikes in this book, and no basin
mile is left uncovered. Tere are also pictures and trail notes
complementing each described trip.
“TAHoe rim TrAiL” — By Tim Hauserman
Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail is the ultimate basin backpacker’s dream,
and no one knows the Rim Trail better than Tim Hauserman.
Te Lake Tahoe resident literally wrote
the book on it, and was probably one of
the biggest driving factors in the trail’s
completion. He has thru-hiked the trail
three times, and as an avid mountain
biker, he has devoted countless volunteer
hours to its upkeep and expansion.
Te book provides details on everything
there is to know about the trail, from
descriptions of the new segments to water
tips for hiking through the dreaded dry
stretches. It also chronicles the plants and animals that backpackers
will see along the way.
And since not everyone wants to or has time to hike the Tahoe Rim
Trail in one trip, the book breaks the 165 miles into eight sections. A
perfect read for anyone who wants to get a taste of the Rim Trail.
“oNe PAN WoNderS” — By Teresa “Dicentra” Black
Tere is an onslaught of choices when it comes to backpacking
cookbooks, but this book’s simple approach is refreshing. No
dehydrator required, and these recipes are afordable and easy.
Not everyone has time to devote hours to
dehydrating meals that are more elaborate than
the average home-cooked dinner.
Tis book is packed with realistic recipes that
call for ingredients probably already in the
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the freeze-dried meals on store shelves and
quite a bit cheaper.
Tere are recipes for apple breakfast wraps
(wheat tortilla, dried apples, honey, peanut
butter and cinnamon), Wasabi Tuna Wrap, or
Hoh cakes (like pancakes, and a kid favorite).
None of the recipes in this book are groundbreaking, but the bottom
line is they are flling, cheap, yummy and easy to assemble.
Te author also takes into account temperatures and elevation in
relation to outdoor cooking. Te only equipment required to make
these meals is a wool hat (works as a food cozy), zip lock bags, a
marker or Sharpie, a backpacking kitchen kit and small screw-top
containers.
Tis isn’t necessarily the cookbook for ultra-light backpackers, but
it is perfect for two- to fve-day backpackers who are pack-weight
conscious.
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(like going without underwear). Like all of Clelland’s books, the
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“deSoLATioN WiLderNeSS” — By Robert S. Wood
Te book description says it best ... it is a complete guide to more
than 200 miles of trail and 139 trout streams and lakes. Te book
is great for the Tahoe backpacker who likes to fsh his or her way
through trips.
“iNTo THe WiLd” — By Jon Krakauer
Perhaps it’s become a bit overplayed, but this book speaks to the
young adventurer in all of us. It is without a doubt one of the best
backpacking adventure books out there, and the movie didn’t do
it justice.
“PACifiC CreST TrAiL: NorTHerN CALiforNiA”
— By Jefrey P. Schafer
Tis book outlines the Northern California Pacifc Crest Trail from
Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon boarder. It gives information on
camping, permits, good resupply stops, problems through specifc
trail segments and the best time to go.
“WiLd” — By Cheryl Strayed
Tis is about the journey of one woman’s struggle to rebuild herself
as she solo hikes the Pacifc Crest Trail. She learns to rely on herself
as she works her way through her physical and emotional trek and
rediscovers her sense of purpose. Check out Tahoe Magazine’s Q-
and-A with Strayed inside this edition on page 78.
“mike ANd ALLeN’S reALLy CooL BACkPACkiN’ Book”
— By Allen O’Bannon with illustrations by Mike Clelland
Tis book is not basin specifc, but it is a must-have for any backpacker.
It is backpacking 101 in a nutshell. Te book is jam-packed with nuggets
of valuable backpacking information. Even experts could probably pick
up a tip or two from this book.
Examples: Make a cheap, lightweight daypack
by sewing shoulder straps onto a stuf sack. Or
learn about positioning pack weight against
spine and between shoulder blades when
on trail, versus against spine and over small
of back when of trail. Tese guys even break
down an easy and cheap three-day meal plan,
including recipes.
As an added bonus, it’s an incredibly easy read.
Each tip is broken down under straightforward
subheads with comic-like illustration to drive
the point home. Te illustrations alone are enough to teach someone
the basics of backpacking. Don’t be fooled by the drawings. Tis book is
meant for adults. It is a semester of backpacking classes crammed into
an hour of easy perusing. Tis book will leave anyone itching to hit the
trails and give it a try. ▲
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tahoe p e op l e
oger Norman’s wife, Elise, describes her husband as
“extremely adventurous and very driven.” Tat helps
explain how, at 50, the man’s resume reads like some
sort of ambitious boyhood fantasy.
Norman’s successes are very real, however, from his start in
the construction and real estate business to his ownership of
the Crystal Bay Casino to his status as one of the world’s elite
of-road racers and promoters.
And his resume is still evolving.
“Roger, he’s sort of a visionary,” said Bill Wood, general
manager at the Crystal Bay Casino, which, since purchased
out of bankruptcy by Roger and Elise Norman and reopened
in 2003, has developed into a premier hot spot for live music
on the North Shore. “He thinks of projects and ideas and then
gets them up and going and then pretty much leaves them
to the people he hires to run them. So there’s not a lot of
micromanaging or anything like that. He makes it quite easy
to work.”
With the Crystal Bay Casino running smoothly and bringing
in the hot acts, Roger Norman was aforded the opportunity to
branch out, and heed the call of his racing heritage.
His late start in the of-road racing industry did not hold him
back.
After racing for the frst time at age 32, placing fourth in the
Vegas to Reno race with motorcycle icon Chris Haines, in
1996, Norman quickly developed into a force on the of-road
circuit.
“It was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life,”
Norman said of his of-road racing discovery. “So from that
point on I was pretty much hooked and looking to do more
of it.”
By 2008 he created his own racing team, Norman Motorsports,
and entered his Crystal Bay Casino No. 8 Trophy Truck in the
unlimited class of the SCORE Desert Racing Series. Tat year,
he won the famed Baja 1000 and fnished second in the SCORE
points championship.
But Norman had other goals outside of driving — namely, to
promote the sport. So he stepped out from behind the wheel
in late 2011 and revitalized the defunct High Desert Racing
Association, which had faded from the racing scene in the
1990s.
About a year later, in December 2012, Norman purchased
SCORE International, the foremost of-road racing series,
from legendary race producer Sal Fish. Te transaction paved
the way for the unifcation of the rules and scoring systems
between HDRA and SCORE, allowing for a true “World
Championship of Desert Racing.”
“It’s not often you have a chance to pass on your life’s work
to someone who shares the same dedication and passion for
the sport,” Fish, 73, said of Norman in a press release after the
sale. “It’s an emotional time for me and I would have never
considered this if it were not for Roger, his wife and the team he
has around him. I don’t know anyone who is better equipped
to take of-road racing to the next level.”
On top of his new roles as race series owner and promoter,
Norman also operates Wide Open Excursions out of Reno,
Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. Te business provides guests
the opportunity to drive custom desert-racing vehicles with
18 inches of suspension on multi-day, guided trips — or even
race competitively in a provided vehicle.
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roger norman launches his Crystal Bay Casino no. 8 Trophy Truck off a jump during a past Baja 1000 in
Mexico. norman won the 2008 event in his Trophy Truck. Contributed photo: bowermedia.com
rACIng BlooD
Norman was born into racing legend. His mother and late stepfather
are Fran and Bill Muncey, a family that for years produced some of the
fastest Unlimited hydroplane racing boats on the water. His father is Don
Norman, whose team in the old IMSA sports car series won races such as
the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Both sides of the
family also enjoyed recreational of-roading.
“I grew up around racing, although a diferent kind of racing. And both
my father and stepfather loved to go to the desert and camp out over the
weekends, and so that’s kind of what we did, was go out and drive of road
just about every weekend,” said Norman, who was born in Washington
but raised in San Diego from a young age. “So doing that as a kid, driving
cars and racing was kind of natural to me — even though I didn’t get to
try racing until I was 32.”
Before he discovered racing for himself, Norman focused his eforts on
building his construction and real estate business with his high school
crush, Elise. Te two married and later moved to Reno to pursue real
estate.
It wasn’t until 1996, at 32 years old, that he tried his hand at racing.
“I guess it was just that I didn’t know about it,” he said of his late start. “I
didn’t really have an opportunity. But one day I was doing a motorcycle
trip, and the guy leading it (Haines) asked me if I wanted to co-drive with
him in the Baja 1000.
“I said, ‘Sure, what do we need to do?’ And he said, ‘I don’t know, I’ve
never raced it, but a friend said I can use his car in the race.’ And I said,
‘Well, why don’t I go buy a cheap car and we’ll go practice and do a 500-
mile race.’ So we did that, and we fnished fourth and we had a blast, and
it just took of from there.”
...continued on next page
roger norman, co-owner of the Crystal Bay Casino, has a knack for off-road racing.
Contributed photo: bowermedia.com
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96 Summer 2013
Norman ...from previous page
After racing with Haines in a Class 1 car,
with both of the men’s wives as the only pit
crew, Norman joined Rod Hall’s factory-
backed Hummer team in 1998. By 1999, he
and Hall had recorded wins in the Vegas to
Reno race, the Silver State 300 and Terribles
Town 250. In 2001, Norman and Hall’s son
Chad claimed victory in the Baja 1000 in the
factory-backed Hummer.
Norman said he’s raced with “just about
everybody,” including the late actor and
racing enthusiast Paul Newman, Bob Sutton,
Rod Millen and Mike “Mouse” McCoy.
Newman was a Wide Open Excursions
customer as well, Norman said.
“Paul Newman said that if he would have
found of-road racing sooner, he would
have never raced on the pavement. He
said he couldn’t believe how incredibly
exciting it was, because of road, every turn
is diferent,” Norman said. “On the road, you
don’t really want to slide the corners, but of
road, the best way to pick up another 10, 15
miles per hour is to come around the corner
a lot hotter and throw the car sideways and
power it through the turn.”
Seeking the ultimate of-road thrill, Norman
created his own Trophy Truck team in 2008.
Trophy Trucks are the heavyweights of of-
road racing, often with 700-plus horsepower
and top speeds exceeding 130 mph. Norman
said his Crystal Bay Casino No. 8 Trophy
Truck has 865 horsepower.
“It’s the most incredible sensation in the
world,” Norman said. “I’ve taken guys
who’ve fown in F16 fghter jets, and they
say that they’ve never experienced anything
as crazy as driving in a Trophy Truck. It can
be absolutely violent at really high speeds,
and then at slow speeds it can be the most
comfortable ride you’ve ever been in.”
Norman tasted his fair share of success in a
short window of time in his Trophy Truck,
winning the 2008 Baja 1000, the 2008 Primm
300 and the 2010 Mint 400, while recording
dozens of other podium fnishes.
A new side of rAcing
Norman’s days as a Trophy Truck driver did
not last long, however. He gave up racing in
late 2011 when he acquired HDRA. Taking
over SCORE International a year later
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seat, which he admitted was not easy to do.
“Yeah, it was defnitely hard,” he said, adding that he plans to sell his No. 8
Trophy Truck, which is sitting idle. “But I don’t think I can race anymore.
I don’t really have time, and it isn’t something that I think would be the
right thing to do as far as competing against people in a race I’m putting
on. A lot of racers want me to, but I don’t see it happening.”
Norman, who is assisted by Elise in running the two race series, said
he wanted to get involved as a race promoter to increase the level of
professionalism while marketing the sport to a wide range of sponsors
worldwide. He currently has a web-based television program that
showcases of-road racing to the masses.
“We’re trying to create more awareness for the sport and its sponsors
by featuring their products and putting it out there for the world to see,”
Norman said. “We want to show that Americans are going down there by
the thousands, with millions of dollars worth of equipment to compete in
these races, and it’s safe and everyone is having a great time in Mexico.”
business booming bAck home
Norman would not be able to pursue of-road racing like he has if it
weren’t for the smooth-fowing operations of the Crystal Bay Casino,
which celebrates its 10-year anniversary under the Normans’ ownership
this summer.
Te historic casino, with roots dating back to the 1930s, fled for Chapter
11 bankruptcy in spring 2002, setting the stage for a lengthy court battle
involving multiple bidders. After it was sold to the highest bid — $4.35
million to Te Bristol Group of New York — the new owners could not
come up with the money, and the CBC was sent back to bankruptcy
court, where Roger and Elise Norman placed the winning bid of $2.9
million on Nov. 21, 2002. Te sale was fnal Dec. 31.
Before reopening on July 31, 2003, the Normans completed a multi-
million dollar renovation. And they didn’t stop there.
“It’s been really an ongoing metamorphosis ever since,” said Wood, the
general manager, who joined the CBC team in 2004.
Te only music venue at the time was what is now called the Red Room,
which Roger Norman determined was not up to snuf for big music acts.
So in 2004 he created a bigger, better venue in the place of the old cafe,
and called it the Crown Room. Te Normans then walled in the Red
Room, as opposed to being open to the casino foor, while also adding
the Border House — a 10-room, high-end hotel next door — and Bistro
Elise Restaurant, among other improvements.
Te Crown Room is now among the hottest music venues in the Lake
Tahoe area, bringing in big-name artists of all genres, as well as other
forms of entertainment. And it’s all because Roger Norman spared
nothing to create the best music experience possible, Wood said.
“He’s the type of guy that, if you convince him that something is needed,
he’ll do it,” Wood said. “To come out of pocket for the lighting and sound
and everything in the Crown Room, and to get it all done in about
three months, is amazing. Without him, it absolutely would not have
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98 Summer 2013
Norman ...from previous page
roger norman competes in an off-road race in his
crystal bay casino no. 8 trophy truck. the truck is
currently sitting idle as norman gave up driving to
promote and produce off-road racing.
contributed photo: bowermedia.com
Wood often can be spotted at the CBC on a typical, bustling evening,
strolling around overseeing the operation. Te Normans, not so much,
although Elise is around more than Roger these days, said Wood.
“I’m not able to be there much anymore, but fortunately, I’ve got the
greatest group of people in the world, so they do just fne without
me around,” Roger Norman said. “It’s nice that I’m able to focus on
something else, because I could be living there full time.”
“We’re so happy and so excited, and the staf we have is so incredible,”
Elise Norman said. “Tey do such a good job, so that afords us the time
to go out and start new things. And Bill is so trustworthy, so it’s easy to
let him run it all.”
Te CBC’s metamorphosis is not complete, either. Elise Norman said
for 2013, she’s working on some remodel projects inside the casino and
sprucing up the entryway from the parking garage, while they also have
plans to update the lighting and sound system in the Crown Room. Roger
Norman said he’s even kicking around the idea of starting a brewery
in the casino. “We bought the brewery next door, and we still have the
brewing equipment, so there are quite a few possibilities there,” he said.
“It’s really an ongoing experience,” said Wood. s
— Sylas Wright is sports editor for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe
Bonanza newspapers in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. He can
be reached at [email protected]. Information for this article was
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r e c r e at i on ga mi ng
G
ambling. Te concept that you can turn
a single dollar into $100 with the pull of a
handle on a slot machine or through the
luck of a single number turning up when you
spin the roulette wheel — there’s just something
about a game of chance that’s too good for many
of us to pass up.
Wait. Tere’s that pesky word: “luck.”
OK, so for that same “many of us,” it’s really all
about luck. You might not even know what you’re
doing when you put a fve-spot into a slot machine
and win hundreds. Others will claim they know
all the tricks when they sit down at a table game,
yet they still come up empty. And still others will
spend countless hours running the stats on why
a sports bet is a “lock,” only for that lovely thing
about sports — the underdog — to ruin a three-
team parlay.
In the end, it mostly is all about luck, and it’s
really not worth constant trips to the ATM and
anxiously checking your account balance after
each $100 bill to learn that lesson.
Still, our Tahoe casinos are wonderful gems and
worth a visit for gaming, dinner and perhaps
a show, and so long as you don’t lose sight of
things, you can have a really fun time.
Here are some tips from a local to make sure that
happens — while also making it look like you
(kind of ) know what you’re doing:
don’t split
When it comes to table games, blackjack is the
most popular, and considering some casinos
only charge a $5 minimum bet, you’re bound to
sit down for $40. Still, while splitting cards might
seem fun, you almost never want to do it. Te
book says always split 8s, and in many cases, split
9s — and if it works out, great. But odds are, if
you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re going
to ruin a fow of cards for others at the table by
splitting. And, for goodness sake, never, ever split
a pair of face cards or 10s — that will get the whole
table giving you the evil eye quickly.
cAsh out eArly
Slipping some dollars in random slot and video
poker machines is a fun way to spend a little bit
of money and maybe snag a free drink or two.
But these things are random (and, as some will
tell you, worse than random), and as quickly as
you might get that big win, you’re bound to lose
something like 20 of the next 22 spins. If you
get a big hit early, you’re better of cashing out
while you’re up, rather than losing it all and then
stealing glances at the ATM machine that’s only a
few paces away.
here’s A tip — tip
When you sit down to gamble, it won’t take long
for a cocktail waitress to show up by your side
to ask if you’d like a complimentary drink. And
if you’re at table or a machine for awhile, having
a good night, those waitresses will be back a few
more times to take care of you. So do us all a favor
and take care of them — throw them a few $1
chips here or there with each drink order. And
while you’re at it, if your blackjack or three-card
poker dealer is putting you on a heater with great
cards, it’s customary to throw him or her a tip as
well. Tahoe relies heavily on the service industry,
and many of our locals make a living of of tips
— so why not help them out while you’re here?
blowing smoke
Cigar and cigarette smoke will waft into your
nostrils upon immediate entry into a casino. If
you’re a smoker, nothing wrong with that — but
don’t be that guy who pufs away at a table with no
appreciation for your surroundings. Be mindful
of that secondhand smoke and where it’s going,
and please, blow away from your neighbors and,
especially, the dealers. Tey might not give you
better cards, but they’ll very much appreciate
your discretion.
by kevin mAcmillAn
tAhoe mAgAzine
Tips from a local to have fun
— responsibly — at Lake Tahoe’s casinos
Luck be a lady...
102 Summer 2013
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TAHOE magazine 103
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Signature cocktails • Extensive wine list
Dessert creations
Open daily. Closed 2:30-4 pm, 10-11 pm
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Just .7 miles fromthe state line but a world away in attitude.
crAps — out
Tis one’s simple — if you don’t know how to play craps, then walk
away. Tis is arguably the most confusing game in a casino, and odds
are you’re going to lose that $20 quickly and shufe away wondering
what just happened? Believe me, if you’ve ever seen the teeny bopper
1990 movie “Te Wizard” — starring Fred Savage and having plenty
of footage shot in Tahoe, Truckee and Reno — it’s never that easy to
win $400 in 2 minutes.
seriously — it’s not A movie
Similarly, if you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s best to not sit
down at a poker table. Some of these people come to sit at the hold
‘em tables to make a living, and will be quick to take advantage of a
rookie. And while some casinos don’t allow no-limit, every game is
high stakes. Tink of Joey Knish in the movie “Rounders” — and most
likely, you’re no Matt Damon. Stick to the penny slots.
know your bet At the book
Sports betting will have even the most lax of sports fans screaming
at the TV for that last-second touchdown or basket for a cash win. If
you’ve never bet on sports before, no worries … there will be people
around to ask how to bet. But the cardinal rule is to know your bets
before going to the window. Nothing can be more frustrating to
seasoned bettors than an amateur taking up valuable time at the
window on NFL Sunday mornings just minutes before kickof. It’s
best to have it all fgured out before you get to the counter — believe
me, everyone will thank you.
when the fun stops…
Of course, aside from the jokes and all these tips and pointers — and
the countless others you can get online (or get told to you by some
drunken bufoon at the craps table) — there’s one that’s more
important than anything: When the fun stops. It’s more of a slogan
than a tip, and unfortunately for some, it’s been a forced lesson
to learn the hard way. Just about as quickly as you smell cigarette
smoke upon entry into a casino, you’ll fnd kiosks with hundreds of
pamphlets with that slogan emblazoned on the cover. Tey are there
for a reason — if you think you have a problem, please seek help. Visit
www.whenthefunstops.com for more information. s
— Kevin MacMillan is managing editor of the North Lake Tahoe
Bonanza and Sierra Sun newspapers, covering news in Truckee and
North Lake Tahoe. He can be reached at [email protected].
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104 Summer 2013
c aS i noS L i S T i ngS
SOUTH SHORE
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
www.harrahslaketahoe.com
775-588-6611
15 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
Harveys Lake Tahoe
www.harveystahoe.com
775-588-6611
18 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
Horizon Resort and Casino
www.horizoncasino.com
800-648-3322
50 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
Lakeside Inn and Casino
www.lakesideinn.com
775-588-7777
168 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
www.montbleuresort.com
888-829-7630
55 Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Open 24 hours

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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
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Resort Casino and Spa
www.hyatt.com
775-832-1234
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV 89451
Open 24 hours
Jim Kelley’s
Tahoe Nugget
775-831-0455
20 Highway 28
Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Open 24 hours
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800-245-8667
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TAHOE magazine 107
T
he Lake Tahoe Basin echoes with music
in the summer. From the giant headliners
of the South Shore’s outdoor concert
series to the classical arias of North Shore’s
Summerfest, there’s almost always a great show
going on.
Lake Tahoe has a long history of fantastic
entertainment. Way back when, B.B. King
and the Rat Pack were regulars at several
venues. Elvis Presley rocked the stage in front
of thousands at Del Webb’s Sahara Tahoe
— now the Horizon Casino Resort. And Phyllis
Diller brought thunderous laughs to the Tahoe
Biltmore.
at legacy continues. With dozens of concerts,
comedians and plays, the area continues to
present a wide range of entertainment. All you
have to do is buy a ticket.
— See schedules on the next four pages.
Above: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa hosts a series of
prominent acts, including The Virgins and All American
Rejects, at its outdoor amphitheater.
Below: Back for a second year, South Lake Tahoe’s Live at
Lakeview series was an instant success.
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108 Summer 2013
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
South Shore Room
Vanilla Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 25
Jefferson Starship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 26
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
Eric Burdon & The Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8
Harveys Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Steve Miller Band with Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22
Tim McGraw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16
Rascal Flatts with The Band Perry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19
Phish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 30 and July 31
Fun. With Tegan & Sara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 27
Brad Paisley, Chris Young and Lee Brice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 30
Dave Matthews Band with Gary Clark Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 4
Live at Lakeview
Lakeview Commons (formerly El Dorado Beach)
The crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe’s South Shore make for one beautiful backdrop
to this stage. Enjoy amphitheater-like seating, the wafting smell of barbecue and, of
course, great music, at South Lake Tahoe’s newest park, Lakeview Commons.
Jump Start – Cover Band/Beachy Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20
Dead Winter Carpenters – Americana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28
Fruition – Bluegrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5
Keyser Soze – Reggae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12
Huckley – Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26
Congress – Surf Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 2
Forrest Day – Blues/Jazz/Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 9
The Polyrhythmics – World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 16
The New World Jazz Project – Jazz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 23
TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 30
TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 2
Lakeview Commons features great live music
lakeside from June through September.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs in the South Shore Room at
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on June 1.
Brad Paisley returns to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
at Harveys on Aug. 30.
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TAHOE magazine 109
MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa
MontBleu Theater
Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 23
Gretchen Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 31
The Virgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29
MontBleu Outdoor Event Center
Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18
Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill and HB Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26
The Village People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 3
All American Rejects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 14
Jimmy Cliff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 25
Tallac Historic Site
Music on the Lawn Series – Valhalla Lawn
Every performance is free and will take place from noon to 2 p.m. For more
information, visit www.valhallatahoe.com or call 530-541-4975.
South Tahoe High School Jazz Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 16
Exceeding 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 30
Fabrizio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7
Ike and Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 21
Steve Walker Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 4
BJ and Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 25
Alan Miller Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1
Boathouse Theater
All performances start at 7:30 p.m. · Admission $18
Z.O.O.M. (aka ZydecoOnOurMind). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 8
Afro-Cuban Funk Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10
Joni Morris: A Tribute to Legendary Ladies of Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 22
Solid Air – Folk/Jazz music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 29
Jonathan Smart – Classical Guitars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 31
Bill Mize – Grammy-winning Finger Style Guitars and Composer . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 5
Devin Wright – Local Musician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 7
Anna Helwing and Elektra Schmidt Duo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 14
Men of Worth – Irish and Scottish folk music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 15
Grammy winner Bill Mize appears at the
Boathouse Theater on Aug. 5.
Sublime with Rome at the MontBleu
Outdoor Event Center on July 26.
Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival presents
Music on the Lawn Series at the Tallac Historic Site.
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110 Summer 2013
Squaw Valley
Art, Wine & Music Festival - The Village at Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley’s base village will burst with color, taste, and sound as fine artists, crafts
makers, performers and musicians come to participate in this fun, two-day annual
event on July 13 & 14. The Art, Wine & Music Festival features two performance
stages, restaurants and shops, and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits.
Join us in The Village from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m.
$25 donation for unlimited wine tasting includes a commemorative wine glass. All
proceeds benefit Disabled Sports USA Far West.
Wanderlust Yoga & Music Festival - Main Stage
Combining the world’s greatest yoga teachers and top musical acts, Wanderlust is a
bendy, stretchy, bouncy good time all in the world-class beauty of Squaw Valley. This
year’s headliners include Mob, who’ll perform both an acoustic and a disc jockey set,
Gramatik and Quixotic. Shiva Rea, Sianna Sherman, Kerri Kelly, Dharma Mittra and
Adam Rinder are among the many world-renowned yoga teachers that will be in
attendance. For tickets and more information, visit Squaw.wanderlust.com.
Wanderlust Spectaular. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18 8:30-10 p.m.
Caravan Flyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Gramatik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 10-11:30 p.m.
Quixotic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Moby - DJ Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20 10-11:30 p.m.
Moby - Acoustic Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 21 4-5:15 p.m.
Bluesdays at Squaw
Free blues concerts every Tuesday in July and August from 6-8:30 p.m.
Chris Cain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2
Mark Hummel & The Blues Survivors ft. Little Charlie Baty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9
David Jacobs Strain & The Crunk Mountain Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16
Janiva Magness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 23
Tinsley Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30
Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 6
Albert Castiglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 13
Studebaker John & The Hawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 20
Bluesdays Finale with Nikki Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 27
Northstar at Tahoe
Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival July 6
Beerfest & Bluegrass is a 1-day festival for the senses! Micro breweries and live
bluegrass bands join forces for an event the whole family can enjoy. The beer
garden, a ticketed area for those 21+, offers samples of over 30 micro brews
from California and Colorado. Live bluegrass music, on the Village Stage, is free
and all ages are welcome. Ping-pong, corn hole and face painting are among the
fun activities for everyone.
Mark Hummel & The Blues Survivors featuring Little Charlie
Baty appear at Bluesdays at Squaw on July 9.
The Art, Wine & Music Festival at Squaw Valley combines color,
taste and sound with live music, art exhibits and wine tasting.
The Wanderlust Yoga & Music Festival returns to
Squaw Valley July 18-21.
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Concerts on Commons Beach
Trey Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23
Joy & Madness (formerly the Nibblers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 30
Lech De Tigre (from Hawaii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7
The California Honeydrops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 14
The Monophonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 21
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 28
Eddie Roberts West Coast Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 4
Mumbo Gumbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 11
Joe Craven Trio with Hattie Craven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 18
Sambada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 25
The Last Waltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1
North Tahoe High School Jazz Band & The Beer Gardeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 8
Kings Beach
Music on the Beach · Fridays, July 5-Aug. 30
Start your summer weekends off right listening and dancing to free, live music
performances featuring a variety of genres on the beautiful North Shore of
Lake Tahoe. The Seventh Annual Music on the Beach is a free nine-week series
featuring local and regional acts that are “family friendly.” Attendees will have
the opportunity to purchase beer, wine, food, water and soda.
Tahoe Donner
Annual Summer Concert · July 27
Tahoe Donner’s Annual Summer Concert is back and funkier than ever! New
Orleans group Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will perform along
with local band Jelly Bread at this year’s summer concert on July 27 from
4-10 p.m. on Tahoe Donner’s driving range. Guests can come along and enjoy
the music, food and drinks in a beautiful outdoor setting. For more information
call 530-587-9400 or online at: www.tahoedonner.com
Incline Village
Lake Tahoe SummerFest · Aug. 2-18
Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe Campus
Beethoven to Brubeck, wrapped in blue. Featuring artists from the world’s most
prestigious stages. Frederlca von Stade, Jennifer Koh, Benjamin Hochman,
and Chris Brubeck join the world-class SummerFest Orchestra to bring music
thrillingly alive. Experience the exceptional. Among the pines at one of the most
beautiful locations In America.
World-class musicians return to Incline Village
for the Lake Tahoe SummerFest .
Local favorite Jelly Bread returns to this year’s Annual
Summer Concert in Tahoe Donner on July 27.
Concerts on Commons Beach features live music
from June through September.
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FIVE CAN’T-MISS MUSIC VENUES
TO EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER
MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.
For Private theme Parties,
viP tables or bottle service,
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EvEry Saturday
doors Open at 8PM
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SPEcial EvEntS thiS May
5.4 cougars & cubs Ball
5.11 hot Moms Party
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tahoe’s hottest Nightclubs. oNly at moNtbleu.
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W
ith live music every weekend, Lake Tahoe will keep you en-
tertained into the midnight hour. Casinos and nightclubs
attract world-class acts. And in the summer, there’s the
added bonus of the outdoors.
Whether you live here or are just visiting, make it a point to check out
a summer Lake Tahoe concert. As for where to listen, be sure to try
one — or all — of these ve venues.
1 Harvey’s Outdoor Arena
Where: Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline, NV
About: Simply put, this concert venue is as good as it gets for outdoor
summer music at Lake Tahoe. With a capacity of about 7,000, tickets
for each year’s major acts go quickly, but boy, is it worth it. Musical
legends such as Bob Dylan and Elton John have headlined previous
years. And this summer’s lineup is loaded with talent, highlighted by
performances from Dave Matthews Band, Tim McGraw and Phish.
More information: www.harveystahoe.com; 775-588-6611
2 Crown Room
Where: Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Nevada 28, Crystal Bay, NV
About: is indoor music venue on Tahoe’s North Shore is small —
but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in top-notch acous-
tics and diverse musical acts. But the best thing about the Crown
Room? For every show featuring big-names like Elvin Bishop and Ju-
nior Brown, there are plenty of free concerts every year with some of
the region’s best talent and up-and-coming acts from Truckee, Tahoe
the Bay Area and beyond.
More information: www.crystalbaycasino.com; 775-833-6333
3 MontBleu eatre
Where: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, 55 U.S. Highway 50,
Stateline, NV
About: Located in Tahoe’s sleekest and most hip casino, the Mont-
Bleu eatre on Tahoe’s South Shore attracts world-class talent every
year, often catering to the younger crowds. Memorable performanc-
es in recent years by NOFX, Matisyahu and comedian Daniel Tosh,
among others, can attest to that. And this summer won’t be any dif-
ferent, highlighted by a July 18 hip-hop exhibition featuring Slightly
Stoopid and Atmosphere in the casino’s outdoor venue.
More information: www.montbleuresort.com; 775-588-3515
4 “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater
Where: Truckee River Regional Park, 10050 Brockway Road,
Truckee, CA
About: Sure, you won’t nd the world-renowned acts that Tahoe’s
casinos attract here at the Truckee Amphitheater (as locals call it),
but what you will nd is a wonderful outdoor venue with the perfect
mix of small-town vibes and big-time sounds. e Truckee Amphi-
theater is the quintessential spot to bring the family, hang out on the
lawn, enjoy a picnic dinner and take in a mouthful of clear mountain
air as you take in an earful of some the best local and regional music
Truckee has to oer.
More information: www.tdrpd.com; 530-582-7720
5 South Shore Room
Where: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline, NV
About: Essentially across the street from Harvey’s Outdoor Arena,
the South Shore Room at Harrah’s is as good as it gets for indoor sum-
mer music at Lake Tahoe. When you consistently land major acts like
George orogood, Roy Rogers, Leon Russell and Canned Heat, it’s
easy to develop that sort of reputation. And Harrah’s knows how to
maintain it — a sneak peek into this summer’s plans include Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy and Eric Burdon of e Animals. And that’s just for
the rst week of June, folks.
More information: www.harrahslaketahoe.com; 775-588-6611 ▲
— Kevin MacMillan is managing editor of the Sierra Sun and North
Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers, covering news in North Lake Ta-
hoe and Truckee. He may be reached for comment at kmacmillan@
sierrasun.com.
E NT E R TAI NME NT MU S I C
BY KEVIN MACMILLAN
TAHOE MAGAZINE
Tune in
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FIVE CAN’T-MISS MUSIC VENUES
TO EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER
MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.
For Private theme Parties,
viP tables or bottle service,
call 775.586.2000 | fOLLOw US
Tropicana EnTErTainmEnT casinos | Tropicanacasinos.com
EvEry Saturday
doors Open at 8PM
always Free admission with 70s or 80s attire
SPEcial EvEntS thiS May
5.4 cougars & cubs Ball
5.11 hot Moms Party
5.18 80’s night
5.25 Solid Gold dance lessons
tahoe’s hottest Nightclubs. oNly at moNtbleu.
Tahoe’s MosT reasonable
boTTle service
saTurdays
ladies Free
adMission Til MidnighT
Fridays
ladies drink
Free Til 2aM
Thursdays
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1 drinks
the ultimate 70s aNd 80s themed daNce Party
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extension at the Horizon
If you blinked and missed it, there will
be more opportunities.
“Illusion Fusion,” the high-energy theat-
rical production show starring magician
Alex Ramon, has indenitely extended
its full schedule of shows at Horizon Ca-
sino Resort.
e show runs six nights a weeks at 8
p.m., and is dark on Wednesdays. “Illu-
sion Fusion” features world-class magic,
sleight-of-hand, never-before-seen illu-
sions and hilarious comedy.
“e public has really embraced this
show, and has given it spectacular 5-Star
reviews on sites like Yelp, and guests
rave about it on their comments to us”,
Corinna Osborne, the general manager
of Horizon Casino Resort, said. “We
are thrilled that the show is staying put
indenitely as we roll out plans to pro-
mote great packages and promotions
throughout the year.”
“We are thrilled by the overwhelming
response of the show”, said co-producer
Tony Clark. “Alex Ramon is a true star,
and we are lucky to have him in Lake
Tahoe sitting down with Illusion Fusion
for so long now.”
Ramon has performed in front of mil-
lions around the world, performing on
four continents in 14 countries. He was
the rst magician in history to star as the
“Magical Zingmaster” for Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey circus, e Great-
est Show on Earth. Alex also toured the
globe as the star of Disney Live!
“Illusion Fusion staring Alex Ramon”
runs nightly in the intimate setting of
the Golden Cabaret inside the Hori-
zon Casino Resort. Tickets are $24.95.
Tickets are available online at www.
tickety.com, or by calling the Horizon
at 775-588-6211. Become a Facebook
fan for prizes, contests and giveaways,
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10 TRUCkEE-TAHOE RESTAURAnTS
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hen breaking down 10 restaurants serving meals under $10, the
word “cheap” might come to mind. But to be clear — these are
not of your fast-food group. Nor do you have to go in, cringe
at the menu prices, split a sandwich, hold any and all beverages, and
then return to your vehicle to dig into your kids’ Cheerios stash. Tese
restaurants are all doable, some all inclusive, and all say, “stay awhile.”
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BEST PIES nEW yORk STyLE PIzzERIA
AnD RESTAURAnT
10068 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-582-1111 • bestpiesco.com
Tis restaurant has become a staple for East Coast transplants/
residents/visitors for good reason: It is the real deal — truly New
York-style pizza. Owner Chris Best is also the real deal (with the
Staten Island accent to prove it) who descended from a long line
of New York restaurateurs so, hey, I trusted him — but not before I
sampled the wares. And I could aford to. At Best Pies you can do a
slice (very generous) and add a small Caesar for less than ten dollars.
Te specialty rolls — pizza dough stufed with a variety of fllings and
baked in the pizza oven — are the deal of the town at less than $8. My
new fx is the Papa Bayo burger which is a 1/4 pound Angus beef patty
with all the toppings, wrapped in Best’s excellent pizza dough, baked
and served with a side salad or fries for $9. Tat, my friends, is amoré.
THE gRID BAR AnD gRILL
8545 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach
530-546-0300 • thegridbarandgrill.com
Te Grid’s burgers give you so much bang for your buck you will be
going home with a doggie bag and change from your ten spot. (Hey!
Tip your server!) All 1/3-pound ($7.99) or 1/2-pound certifed Angus
beef burgers on their extensive menu are charbroiled and served
with a massive pile of shoestring fries or onion rings, great toppings
and the treasured pickle spear. You can even add a side salad for
$1 and still come in at less than $10. Also a great “Munchies Menu”
(fsh taco or boneless bufalo bites for $6.99), outdoor seating right
across from Lake Tahoe and plenty of parking – at least until the word
gets out.
THAI kITCHEn
255 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-583-1784
Te lunch menu here ofers ten complete lunch selections for under
ten dollars — $8.95 to be exact — so the kitchen’s inclusion here is a
no brainer. But that’s not the only reason why they’re featured. Tis
is some of the freshest, most flavorful Tai food I have ever had. Even
in Tailand. All lunches come with soup and brown or white rice and
there is ample outside seating on the restaurants street-side patio. Te
service is fast and friendly, but it is the Pad Ma Kur (or No. 5, fried
eggplant) that has me driving here even in winter snow storms. Lucky
for you, Tai Kitchen is open in the summer.
Tahoe City’s Thai kitchen’s $8.95 luncheon specials will make you a repeat customer.
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jack cheese, bacon and chipotle ranch sauce and fries will set you back $9.99. For the 1/3-pounder,
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DRUnkEn MOnkEy
11253 Brockway Road, Ste. 105, Truckee
530-582-9755 • drunkenmonkeysushi.com
Te lunch menu here for $10 or less is not extensive, but any time
you can sample the cuisine of world-renowned and celebrated chef
Sam Okomoto and still have money left for parking (don’t worry, it’s
free), you should do it. I would absolutely go with the bento-style
lunch which consists of a choice (two) of shrimp tempura, calamari
tempura, fresh fsh or chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu or vegetable
tempura. All Bentos are $9.95 and come with miso soup, a small salad
and rice. For the kids, there are noodle bowls for $5.95 and there are
many handmade sushi rolls for under $10. You will probably end up
busting out the credit card and making reservations for dinner. Just
a charming place.
On THE ROCkS BAR AnD gRILL
212 Elks Point Road, Ste. 330, Zephyr Cove
775-586-1128
At this newly opened bar/bistro you do not have to lower your culinary
standards to stay within budget. Te most “expensive” thing on the
menu is a beautiful Cobb Salad for (you got it) $10. Te Peruvian
Ceviche — white fsh cooked in citrus cilantro juice with red onions
— is served on a bed of fresh avocado wedges and surrounded by
homemade tortilla chips, and is a must-do at $9. Te menu is very up-
graded bar food with a healthy flair. Te Bufalo Chicken Salad ($10)
is made with grilled chicken as opposed to fried, with the flavorful
addition of bell peppers and shredded carrots. Te décor is kid friendly
with a full-sized pool table dominating part of the room and in the
summer (now!) there is outdoor seating. I was glad I stopped in.
FLIgHT DECk RESTAURAnT AnD BAR
1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe
530-542-332
Te last time I was at this restaurant I saw a helicopter chasing a
coyote down the runway. No kidding. You can’t expect that Tahoe
scenario every day, but what you can expect is a stunning view of the
Sierra Nevada and a homemade menu of selections with names like
Te Mile High Club, Whirly Bird Fish Sandwich and Concorde Fish
and Chips. All are served with fries, onion rings or salad. I went with
the Turbine, a French dip with Ortega chiles and onions for $9.95.
Te roast beef, turkey and ribs are cooked up right on the premises,
as is the south-of-the-border fare. Says owner Tomas Miller, “You
can get pretty much anything you want here.”
DRAgOn BUFFET
2397 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
530-541-3888 • skydragonbufet.com
Usually an all-you-can-eat Chinese bufet does not paint a very pretty
picture, but this restaurant proves the exception. Te Szechuan- and
Hunan-style delicacies ofered up, in unlimited quantities, for $8.99
are a thing of beauty. Gorgeous, bright vegetables, plump shrimp,
steaming dumplings — it just went on an on and kept getting better
and better. It was amazing. If something seemed to be running just a
little bit low or sitting a little too long, more was rushed right up front
from the kitchen. No soggy beef broccoli here. For those who fnd
the bufet a little overwhelming, there are several lunch specials for
$5.25. Either way, this is a restaurant you hit after the links or lake on
your way to a nap.
The new Bento lunches at Drunken Monkey in Truckee, at $9.99, are a great way to enjoy a master at work.
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ten for 10 ...from previous page ROOkIES SPORTS BAR AnD gRILL
930 Tahoe Blvd. No. 1000, Incline Village
775-831-9008 • rookieslaketahoe.com
Tis classic sports bar has a plethora (I know, not a very appetizing
word) of menu items for under $10, but it is the daily $7.50 lunch
specials that keep ‘em coming back. On Monday, Rookies ofers
a homemade Mexican plate; on Tuesday, half-priced burgers;
Wednesdays is fried chicken — and well, you get the idea. I was in
Rookies on a Tursday and had an eight-ounce rib-eye steak with
homemade mashed potatoes, a Caesar salad and garlic bread. I love
Tursdays. Daily, you can’t beat the calzone or meatball sub for $6.99.
Very friendly atmosphere with a nice bar set up where you can watch
the grill masters at work.
TAHOE HOUSE BAkERy
AnD gOURMET STORE
625 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-583-1377 • tahoehouse.com
For more than three decades, Tahoe House has been taking baked
goods and deli items to a whole new level. Plenty of items to choose
from for less than ten dollars, but the trick will be not flling your basket
up with the gourmet items available at the retail store. Te sandwiches
are all $6.99 and include creations such as the homemade meatloaf
with red bell pepper, aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion and the grilled
vegetable with pesto, aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion, just to name a
couple. All sandwiches are served on your choice of the fabulous Tahoe
House bread (their motto: “We loaf, while you sleep”) and available in
halves ($4.99) or as a soup or salad combo ($6.99). Nice sunny tables
available in the front and just a very cheerful eatery which has become
a Tahoe landmark for a reason.
THE RED HUT CAFÉ
227 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline
775-588-7488 • redhutcafe.com
In the course of writing this article on lunch in Truckee-Tahoe for $10 or
less, I spoke to many longtime savvy locals and, across the board, “Te
Red Hut” was included on the list. Serving up comfort food without
the sticker shock factor since 1959, its popular Pancake Sandwich (two
hotcakes with one egg and two pieces of bacon or sausage) Strawberry
Waffl es, in fact all breakfast items, are served all day long right along
with 1/3-pound burgers. Te interior is so cabin-cozy I felt I should
probably stay for both breakfast and lunch. At about $8 per selection, I
decided to do so and went for the Tuna Melt – a dying art. Red Hut was
defnitely to die for. s
The Red Hut Cafes in South Lake Tahoe serve delicious and affordable breakfasts all day long.
Photo: Simone grandmain
The daily specials at Rookies Sports Bar and grill include Thursday’s eight-ounce rib-eye with Caesar salad,
homemade mashed potatoes and garlic bread for $7.50. Photo: Simone grandmain
The Boathouse on the Pier is located at the Timber Cove Marina, right behind
the Beach Retreat & Lodge, atop the 1,000 foot Pier. Serving lunch, cocktails and
dinner, the Boathouse has the best views in town. Check out Taco Tuesdays, daily
Happy Hour, Sunset Sippers, live music with Wine Not Wednesdays, and Sunday
Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles. Outdoor patio and pier dining
available in season. Catered events and receptions available.
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR
10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee
530-587-5711 • cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Overlooking Truckee from one of the nation’s oldest ski lodges,
Cottonwood has been wowing crowds since New Year’s Eve 1988. Its
expansive outdoor seating area overlooks a charming downtown stretch
of Commercial Row and is home to great happy hour specials, the best
Caesar salad in the world and live music. e décor is rustic, and the
atmosphere here is casual-meets-Zagat-rated-dining. Chef David Smith
is famous for his creative menu including Pine Nut Crusted Asian Basa
and Butternut Squash Enchiladas. Voted Best Fine Dining, View, Chef
and Bar in the 2012 Best Of North Tahoe & Truckee contest.
RIVER RANCH LODGE AND RESTAURANT
Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City
530-583-4264 • riverranchlodge.com
Location, location, location. is wrap-around deck has an action-packed
view coming and going. Overlooking the summer surge of the Truckee
River, River Ranch serves as the exit point for rafters and tubers and, for
the brave of heart, an entrance point to the heavier rapids that follow. A
starting point for diners usually includes the River Ranch Bar, followed by
an excursion into Chef Julia Walters’ selections of California Continental
Cuisine, all created with local fresh and seasonal ingredients. A diverse
live music line-up completes the picture.
LONE EAGLE GRILLE ON THE LAKE
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village
775-886-6899 • loneeaglegrill.com
Perfecting on perfection, Lone Eagle Grille recently completed a $1.3
million renovation that includes an open-concept kitchen (now there
are two views) a wine wall with more than 600 bottles (make that three
views) and an all-new menu. e sandy shores of Lake Tahoe reaching
right up to the doors and the deep blue waters just beyond remain the
same. It’s hard to decide if you should be wearing a bathing suit or a tux
at this place. Both would be welcome, and that is a huge part of its charm.
Stunning lounge interior. Great tapas menu. “Classy Hour” for half-priced
wines.
Truckee-Tahoe is known for its breathtaking
landscape. Here are our editors’ and readers’
top picks of restaurants that have outdoor
dining decks with stunning views to
complement their menus.
The spectacular view from the deck at Sunnyside Resort on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore. Photo: Kiwi Kamera
SUNNYSIDE RESORT
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-593-7200 • sunnysidetahoe.com
Sunnyside’s deck, the largest on Lake Tahoe, opens at the end of May, and
Tahoe’s summer has o cially begun. e resort has a long history, dating
back to the day when it was built as a summer home in 1906, and the
memories by all who visit (and they never do it just once if they can help
it) just keep growing. Great food, entertainment, cocktails and a relaxed,
yet lively atmosphere all served up in this postcard-like setting make for
the stu Tahoe old and new is made of. Get there early in the day, play and
then stay for dinner. Everyone does.
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gAR WOODS gRILL AnD PIER On THE LAkE
5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay
530-546-3366 • garwoods.com
It seems appropriate that Gar Woods is named after the boat designer
responsible for bringing us the ultimate pleasure craft in the 1920s. Te
view here — from the pier to the shore to the deep blue of Carnelian Bay
beyond — is all about pleasure. Add the signature Wet Woody cocktail —
a slushy fruit and rum-based drink with more than 2 million sold to date
— and your afternoon is just about perfect. Don’t forget to order the crab
chile relleno or ahi poke appetizer, then the grilled swordfsh for dinner.
Tere. Now it is perfect. Check Gar Woods’ website for entertainment
schedule and summer specials.
THE FRESH kETCH RESTAURAnT
2435 Venice Dr. E, South Lake Tahoe
530-541-5683 • thefreshketch.com
Whether one if by land or two if by sea, the views ofered here of the Tahoe
Keys Marina and Lake Tahoe cannot be beat. Guests are invited to dock in
front at the Fresh Ketch-owned slips, or enter by foot or vehicle to enjoy
open-air dining at the Seafood Bar and Lounge. Favorites from the full bar
or main galley menu include oysters on the half shell, lobster cake sliders,
blackened ahi and the house cioppino, a tomato-based seafood stew
packed with lobster claws, scallops, clams, mussels and mahi-mahi. Not
to mention a great entertainment line-up of Tahoe’s fnest musicians.
RIVA gRILL On THE LAkE
900 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
530-542-2600 • rivagrill.com
Like its namesake, the Riva runaround — one of the most beautiful
boats in the world — everyone who is anyone wants to enjoy this Lake
Tahoe treasure. Fortunately, you do not have to come up with $200,000
(the price of a Riva) to be a part of this scene, enjoy the action or savor
the view. Grab a nice sunset seat, order the grilled ahi, medium rare
with a mandarin jicama slaw, chipotle emulsion, mashed potatoes
and pomegranate syrup or the rum peppercorn rib-eye steak, scan the
arriving boaters for famous faces, and know you have arrived. s
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reak in case of emergency … the argument can be made that
drinking locally is environmentally conscious.
Hopefully, an argument doesn’t need to be made to drink basin
beers, but there’s the ammo just in case.
There are four breweries spread around Lake Tahoe. Supporting them
is not only a delicious endeavor, but is also more environmentally
conscious than drinking commercial beers and supporting the local
economy.
The basin’s big breweries are Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. and Fifty
Fifty Brewing Co. representing the North, and The Brewery at Lake
Tahoe and Stateline Brewery representing the South.
“We live here, brew here, play here, and love our area,” said the owner
of Tahoe Mountian Brewing Co., Aaron Bigelow. “It costs more to brew
here, it’s harder to do so, takes more effort. Rents are higher, etc., but we
do it because this area and its people deserve a true local beer.”
Resort town brewing does have its challenges. Basin breweries
deal with the seasonal ebb and flow of operating in a resort
town, which also makes it difficult to gain a steady following.
Rent is higher. Tahoe breweries usually pay twice what breweries down
the hill pay, and can’t price their beers equivalently if they want to stay
in the same competitive market realm.
Tahoe brewers also have to spend more money on ingredients to
compensate for brewing at higher elevation. For example, less hops
utilization means buying more hops.
What makes it all worthwhile, then? “Brewing in Tahoe with Tahoe
water, Tahoe clean air, and the Tahoe vibe is reward enough,” Bigelow
said. “Our water is glacial lake water, our air is pure, our winters are mild
and snowy and our summers are not too hot. We really have a great place
for the production of artisan beer.”
Buying basin brews not only supports the local economy, but it’s also an
eco-friendly drinking decision.
“We only use a fraction of the diesel fuel that other out-of-town breweries
have to use to get their beer up here,” Bigelow said.
But, in all honestly, the biggest reason to check out these local watering
holes is because they’re brewing up some delicious beers. Be sure to
check all four of these great local businesses during your stay in Tahoe.
BY BECKY REGAN
TAHOE MAGAZINE
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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT FOUR LOCAL BREWERIES
SERVING UP SOME OF LAKE TAHOE’S FINEST LIBATIONS
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Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. is a locally
owned and operated all-grain, all-natural
brewery with a restaurant in Tahoe City.
Bigelow opened the brewery about a year
ago, and runs his operation with an eco-
friendly mindset.
“Drink local, think global. That is our motto,”
Bigelow said. “When someone living in this
area drinks our beer, they know that the
carbon footprint to get our beverage to their
local watering hole or to our brewpub in
Tahoe City was nil.”
The brewmaster, Clay Brackley, started as
a home brewer and for the past 10 years
has steadily worked his way up the brewing
ranks.
He brews about 35 beers a year as
brewmaster. Not all of them make it to the
brewpub in Tahoe City, but most of them
rotate through one of the 15 taps in the
production site tasting room in Truckee.
The ingredients Brackley uses are usually
locally grown, or at least from California,
and often organic. All the grain and hops
used come from local vendors.
As for the actual brewing process, Tahoe
Mountain Brewery uses a large barrel-aging
program.
“This is a very unique beer style not as
popular in the U.S. as it is in Europe, and
it takes years to age to perfection in oak
barrels,” Brackley said.
There’s a science to it all, whether it’s a two-
week batch or a three-year Belgium-style
sours, and Brackley has perfected it.
“It is a satisfying thing to take raw malted
barley in a 55-pound sack and big bags of
hops, and create a product that so many
people can enjoy that I made with my two
hands,” Brackley said. “The hard work and
sweat, all pays off when the other brewers,
the owner and I sit down and pour a fresh
pint right out of the brite tank and enjoy
what we all just made.”
Most popular
beer overall
HopSong IPA, a West Coast style
IPA that is hoppy, aromatic and a
brewmaster favorite.
Most popular light beer
The Local Lager
Most popular dark beer
Sugar Pine Porter
honorable Mention
Hop Dragon, the double IPA
Menu Must tries
Slow smoked bison meat loaf, ahi
chips (which are like Asian nachos or
poke nachos), Scotch eggs and pretzel
bites.
brewpub hours
11:30 a.m. to midnight. Food service
typically shuts down at 10 p.m.
happy hour
4-6 p.m., Sunday-Thursday
brewery MasterMinds
Clay Brackley (brewmaster), Elijah
Pasciak (barrel aging and assistant
brewing) and Aaron Bigelow (brewer
and owner).
location
The brewpub is located in Tahoe City
across from Commons Beach in the
Cobblestone Shopping Center. The
brewery’s production site (should be
open to the public by the summer) is
in Truckee at 10990 Industrial Way
Suites, and has a tasting room with
15 tap handles.
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The Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. brewpub/restaurant patio is a happening summer location in Tahoe City. Contributed photo: Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co
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Fifty Fifty brews mostly American style
ales, with some occasional Belgian,
German and English ones. Barrel aging is
the brewmaster’s specialty, and he has the
awards to back it up.
Todd Ahsman started home brewing as a
hobby and has turned that hobby into one
of the best breweries in the region.
“I can’t tell you how great it is to brew
professionally and no more sticky kitchen
floors,” Ashman said.
And brew professionally he does. Ashman
has brewed barrel-aged beers for more
than 10 years now. He brews about 30
beers a year in his brewmaster capacity,
and is always willing to try something new
for guests.
But it’s his tried-and-true beers that are
winning the awards. Both Totality Imperial
Stout and Eclipse Barrel-Aged Imperial
Stout have won many prestigious brewing
awards.
The beer Ashman is most proud of,
though, is his Donner Party Porter. It’s one
of his earliest recipes and it’s still winning
awards today.
Fifty Fifty donates all spent grain from
the brewing process to a local ranch for
livestock feed. It also donates all its used
fryer oil to be turned into bio-diesel fuel.
The brewery has even gone so far as to
custom design a new grant that helps
reduce the amount of waste from its
brewing process.
Most popular
beer overall
California Pale Ale (aka CaPa), which
is an aggressively hopped American
Pale Ale.
Most popular light beer
Base Camp
Most popular dark beer
Eclipse Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
honorable Mention
Rockslide IPA or Donner Party Porter,
which is also a brewmaster favorite.
Menu Must tries
Bourbon shrimp starter, seared ahi
BLT (with a chili aoli sauce), the Half
Moon Bay burger (1/2 pound all
natural burger with cream cheese,
jalapenos and honey), and all-
natural, slow cooked ribs.
hours
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday;
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday
happy hour
3-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
brewery MasterMinds
Todd Ashman (brewmaster),
Alyssa Shook and Brandon Wright.
location
The brewery and restaurant are
located at 11197 Brockway Road in
Truckee. If coming from downtown
Truckee, on the left before the
roundabout.
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Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. sits near downtown Truckee and uses barrel-aged brewing to make some tasty beers. Contributed photo: Fifty Fifty
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The Brewery just celebrated its 20th anni-
versary in December, making it Tahoe’s
oldest brewpub.
Its roots trace back to the garage of a 1930s
house on Highway 50 where the brew-
ing all began. Those first batches were so
successful that the brewing and restau-
rant operations grew and expanded to the
house, its front yard and another building
behind it.
Since its humble garage beginnings, The
Brewery has become a staple in the South
Shore community with its legendary Bad
Ass Ale.
Brewmaster Steve Canali keeps seven
brews on tap all year, and mixes in four
seasonal brews, like the Star Lake Oatmeal
Stout.
Canali also loves coming up with tasty new
recipes. Recently it was his Ob-Session
Ale that he specially brewed with Simcoe
hops, one of his favorite ingredients.
But it’s the Bad Ass Ale that is a must try
here. It’s even used in the pizza, which is
arguably one of the best places to get a pie
in the entire region.
The food here is just as good as the beers,
and the menu changes with the seasons.
Menu Must tries
Pizza, Brew Burgers, BBQ Ribs
and Beer-Battered Fish ‘n Chips.
hours
Every day at 11 a.m. for lunch and
dinner.
happy hour
3-5 p.m. every day
brewMaster
Steve Canali
location
3542 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
in South Lake Tahoe.
Most popular
beer overall
Bad Ass Ale
Most popular light beer
White Out Wit
Most popular dark beer
Star Lake Stout
honorable Mention
Alpine Amber
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Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. sits near downtown Truckee and uses barrel-aged brewing to make some tasty beers. Contributed photo: Fifty Fifty
The Brewery at Lake Tahoe is known for its Bad Ass Ale, which is used in the tasty pizza dough. Photo: Becky Regan / Tahoe Magazine
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Looking for a brewery within walking
distance of the South Shore casinos?
Stateline Brewery is located between the
casinos and Heavenly’s Gondola.
The killer location and happy hour every
day make this brewery a good spot to end
a Tahoe excursion or start a casino night.
Brewmaster Ryan Parker always has four
local brews on tap and the rest of the eight
taps are occupied by West Coast micro-
breweries.
Parker started brewing with his dad as
a hobby and turned that passion into a
career after an apprenticeship with Steve
Kirkland at Rooster’s Brewing Company.
When asked what the best part of being a
brewer is, and what motivates him to get
up at 4 a.m. to brew, Parker said it’s all
about the opportunity “to create some-
thing new in the beer world.”
Parker’s favorite brew is the Acclimator
IPA with an IBU of 80 and an ABV of 7.8
percent.
Stateline Brewery rocks patio seating dur-
ing the summer months and an outside
bar. It also has different happy hour spe-
cials every day of the week. s
Menu Must tries
Avalanche ale mussels, yard sale
nachos, osso bucco (pork shank
braised in a white wine sauce), or
turkey club pizza.
Hours
Open every day at 11 a.m. for lunch
and dinner.
Happy Hour
3-5 p.m. every day
BrewMaster
Ryan Parker
Location
4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake
Tahoe in the Heavenly Village.
Most popular
beer overall
Acclimator IPA with an IBU of 80 and
an ABV of 7.8 percent.
Most popuLar LigHt Beer
White-Out Wit
Most popuLar dark Beer
Darker Parker
HonoraBLe Mention
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— Becky Regan is sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake
Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer for MLB.com. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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DISTILLIng In SOUTH LAkE TAHOE
he Lake Tahoe Basin has four main breweries, but only one
distillery, brought to Tahoe by a man named Jefrey VanHee.
Te Tahoe construction boom of the 1990s brought VanHee to
Tahoe as a contractor, but it’s distilling that has kept him here.
As the real estate market took a hit in the mid-2000s so did VanHee’s
contracting business. So VanHee adapted.
He started taking classes on alternative building methods and fuel.
He learned about biodynamic farming and recycling wastewater
through growing cattails. He then fermented and distilled them for
ethanol.
“I moved into building my own still, and while building a home
in Costa Rica, I fermented and distilled all types of exotic fruits for
consumption, mainly rums. I then fled for my license here in Tahoe
and in Costa Rica,” VanHee said. “After a lot of hemming and hawing, I
decided to stay in America and run with the idea to distill in Tahoe.”
Tree years later, VanHee was issued a permit to distill alcohol, and
Tahoe Moonshine was under way.
VanHee had his distillery up and running in no time. He had recipes
from distilling in Costa Rica, and several distillery internships under
his belt thanks to fermentation courses he took at UC Davis.
It’s been just two and a half years since VanHee created Tahoe
Moonshine, and the alcohol is already becoming commonplace on
store shelves.
In the following Q-and-A, Vanhee shares the ins and outs behind his
successful basin distillery. Learn more about Tahoe Moonshine at
www.tahoemoonshine.com.
Tahoe Moonshine distillery operates out of South Lake Tahoe. Contributed photo: Tahoe Moonshine
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Q. Everyone talks about shopping locally, but why is
drinking from local distilleries equally important?
A. I use locally farmed goods, local water, and I employ Lake
Tahoe residents. I respect and take pride in Tahoe and California
farmers.
Q. What’s your highest selling alcohol?
A. Stormin’ Whiskey is a fermented GMO-FREE corn whiskey.
Following with a close second is Snow Flake Vodka, fermented
from local organic honey and distilled into vodka.
Q. What’s your favorite of all the alcohol you make?
A. Tere are 13 types of spirits, and I truly love them all. Organic
Peanut Butter Vodka is delicious, fun and new. It makes Hot
Peanut Butter Cups by adding hot chocolate or PB and J by adding
Red Bull.
Q. Which is the toughest to make and why?
A. Tey all are just a fun process to me. Using natural ingredients,
herbs, yeast and Tahoe water creates the most amazing smells. We
enjoy good times, paying attention to detail, and the crafting it all.
Q. How long does it take to make a batch?
A. Snowflake Honey Vodka can be fermented in seven to nine
days, distilled in one day and proofed in minutes. Ten we let the
flavors settle for another fve days before we bottle. So 15 days
total. Whiskey and rum age on oak for seven months. I also have
some that’s aging the distance and possibly releasing a 27-month
reserve Stormin’ Whiskey.
Q. What are some of the trials of running a distillery in a
resort town?
A. So many people contact me to tour and buy products directly. I
am not set yet set up to serve the public; however, I will soon have
a retail and bar location. It may be a two-year project but one that
will be worth the wait.
Q. Where can people buy Tahoe Moonshine?
A. Raley’s, Safeway, MontBleu, and every great liquor store in
Nevada and California. We also retail to Whole Foods, BevMo,
Total Wine and Costco.
Q. What is the price range of a bottle?
A. $27-39
— Becky Regan is sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper
in South Lake Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer
for MLB.com. She can be reached at bregan@tahoedailytribune.
com.
W
hile Tahoe Blue Vodka isn’t actually distilled in Tahoe, its smooth
taste and increasing presence on local shelves makes it worth a
mention. Company founder Matt Levitt created Tahoe Blue Vodka
about a year ago.
“Te idea came to me out of the blue (no pun intended),” Levitt said. “I
just woke up one morning thinking of the parity between good vodka,
which is becoming more and more cosmopolitan, and Lake Tahoe.
Clarity, pure waters, etc.”
So Levitt set about rounding up a glass bottles supplier, a screen print-
er and tamper-proof seals and corks. He also found a graphic designer
in South Lake to put the vision together.
Te distillery was a tougher fnd, but Levitt fnally found a small batch
artisan distiller in Mountain View, Calif., known for making award-
winning gourmet spirits. Te two then started fne-tuning the recipe.
“It was his idea to blend several diferent vodkas together to help
smooth out the flavor and remove the bite associated with most Amer-
ican vodkas,” Levitt said.
Te result is tasty and the bottle makes for a good souvenir — if it
makes it out of Tahoe still intact.
Also, it’s good to know that some of Levitt’s proceeds are donated
to local nonprofts that help preserve the lake. Learn more at www.
tahoebluevodka.com.
— Becky Regan / Tahoe Magazine
Tahoe
Blue
Vodka
making
a name
for itself
Tahoe Blue Vodka was recently announced the winner of the 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge in
the unflavored vodka category. Contributed photo: Tahoe Blue Vodka
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W
hen buying your summer produce, why not consider going directly
to the source and visiting some of our local Truckee-Tahoe farmers
markets? Besides vine-ripened fruits and vegetables from the
surrounding foothills, these colorful gatherings ofer homemade breads,
cheeses, jams, candy, baked goods — even wines.
Te vendors travel from market to market, so if you miss one on a given day,
be sure to make it the next — and the next! Bring your shopping bag, enjoy
the free samples, and take home what is truly nature’s bounty.
STATELInE
Kahle Park Farmers Market, Fridays, Kahle Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade.
Open 4-7 p.m., June through October. Contact Steve Rozier at 775-339-1203
SOUTH LAkE TAHOE
South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Farmers Market, Tuesdays, American Legion Hall
parking lot, 2372 South Lake Tahoe Blvd. (Hwy. 50). Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
June 4 through Oct. 8. www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com
Ski Run Farmers Market, Fridays, at Birch Street and Ski Run Boulevard.
Open 3-8 p.m. June 22 through Sept. 14. marketontherun.weebly.com
kIngS BEACH
Kings Beach Farmers Market, Tuesdays, Hwy. 28 at Bear Street. Open 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., June 25 through Aug. 27. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com
TAHOE CITy
Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tursdays, Commons Beach. Open 8 a.m. to 1
p.m., May 23 through Sept. 26. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com
InCLInE VILLAgE
Incline Village Farmers Market, Saturdays, adjacent to the Village Market,
770 Mays Blvd. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 1 through Sept. 1. Contact Village
Market at 775-831-5025
TRUCkEE
Truckee Farmers Market, Tuesdays, at the Truckee River Regional Park,
Brockway Road, of Hwy. 267, across the street from the 7-Eleven. Open 8
a.m. to 1 p.m., June 4 through Oct. 8. Also on Tursdays, during Truckee
Tursdays, downtown Truckee near the train station. Open 5-8 p.m., June
13 through Aug. 22. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com s
— Simone Grandmain lives in Truckee and is a freelance food writer for the
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza and Sierra Sun newspapers. She can be reached
at [email protected].
The Foothill Farmers Market brings fresh fruits and veggies, seafood, bread and crafts through
mid-fall in Truckee, kings Beach and Tahoe City. Photo: Amy Edgett / Tahoe Magazine
Farmers know best
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Mu s e u Ms L i S t i ngS
Discover the history
of lake tahoe & truckee
F
rom the granite rock on Donner Summit peak to the forested
slopes of the Sierra Nevada tumbling to the azure waters of Lake
Tahoe, people have lived, worked and recreated in this region.
Discover ancient petroglyphs, meet railroad and lumber barons, re-
create elegant roaring 20s summer days and more at the following
historic landmarks and museums.
Donner Memorial State Park Emigrant Trail Museum
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, from
Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Closed Tuesday and
Wednesday from Labor Day through Memorial Day. 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
Te 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 Sunday, 9 a.m. -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, 530-583-1762. Tursday-Monday
10 a.m.-5 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. June 1 to Sept. 30, Tursday through
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 1 to May 30, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 530-525-9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.org.

Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
& Pine Lodge Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Tahoe’s West Shore, between Homewood and Emerald Bay. May 26
to June 22 and Sept. 4-30, tours weekends, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour.
Tours weekdays: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. June 23 to Sept. 3, tours daily,
10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour. Reduced tour schedule in early June and
in September. Tour tickets are $8 for adults, $5 children 6-17 years.
Children under 6 are free. 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 $8 for adults and $5
for children 8-17. Under 7 free.
Tallac Historic Site
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.

Baldwin Museum
Free, call 530-541-5227. Located at Tallac Historic Site. Open
weekends: May 26 to June 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily June 16 to Sept.
3, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 4-9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.fs.usda.
gov/ltbmu.

Te Pope Estate
Located at Tallac Historic Site. AKA the “Vatican Lodge,” original
section build in 1894, completed to today’s structures in 1899. Te
Dextra Baldwin House, Te Baldwin Museum, built in 1921. Te
Heller Estate, Valhalla, built in 1924, including the Valhalla Boathouse
Teater, built originally in early 1900s.
Vikingsholm offers hiking, beaches and a spectacular views from Emerald Bay.
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F
rom the granite rock on Donner Summit peak to the forested
slopes of the Sierra Nevada tumbling to the azure waters of Lake
Tahoe, people have lived, worked and recreated in this region.
Discover ancient petroglyphs, meet railroad and lumber barons, re-
create elegant roaring 20s summer days and more at the following
historic landmarks and museums.
Donner Memorial State Park Emigrant Trail Museum
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, from
Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Closed Tuesday and
Wednesday from Labor Day through Memorial Day. 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
Te 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 Sunday, 9 a.m. -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, 530-583-1762. Tursday-Monday
10 a.m.-5 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. June 1 to Sept. 30, Tursday through
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 1 to May 30, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 530-525-9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.org.

Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
& Pine Lodge Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Tahoe’s West Shore, between Homewood and Emerald Bay. May 26
to June 22 and Sept. 4-30, tours weekends, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour.
Tours weekdays: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. June 23 to Sept. 3, tours daily,
10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour. Reduced tour schedule in early June and
in September. Tour tickets are $8 for adults, $5 children 6-17 years.
Children under 6 are free. 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 $8 for adults and $5
for children 8-17. Under 7 free.
Tallac Historic Site
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.

Baldwin Museum
Free, call 530-541-5227. Located at Tallac Historic Site. Open
weekends: May 26 to June 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily June 16 to Sept.
3, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 4-9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.fs.usda.
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Te Pope Estate
Located at Tallac Historic Site. AKA the “Vatican Lodge,” original
section build in 1894, completed to today’s structures in 1899. Te
Dextra Baldwin House, Te Baldwin Museum, built in 1921. Te
Heller Estate, Valhalla, built in 1924, including the Valhalla Boathouse
Teater, built originally in early 1900s.
Valhalla
Located at Tallac Historic Site. Visit www.valhallatahoe.com for
special events, no set open hours to the public. Valhalla ofce open
April 9 to Dec. 12, 2012, call 530-541-4975, Monday through Friday, 8
a.m.-4 p.m. Special programs at the Baldwin Museum and the Pope
House. Call 530-541-5227 for more information and reservations.
Te Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. Please visit www.
laketahoemuseum.org or call 530-541-5458 for hours of operation.
Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society
Te society’s latest exhibit is entitled “Te 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.
Tunderbird Lodge
5000 Highway 28, Incline Village. Visit www.thunderbirdtahoe.
org, call 775-832-8750, public tours May to October, open Tuesday-
Saturday, tour times vary. Visit www.TunderbirdTahoe.org or call
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138 Summer 2013
Climate change
and Big Blue
No doubt about it —
the most well-known and
oft-debated weather trend in the
world is making an impact
Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.
But what does the future hold?
Nat u r e S ci e nce
By Mark McLaughLin
Tahoe Magazine
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E
arth is a dynamic, complex, ever-changing place. Humans
have thrived during a long period of relative climate stability,
but scientists are warning that human-caused (anthropogenic)
greenhouse gases generated by carbon-intense energy consumption
are warming the atmosphere at a dangerous rate. Climate change
is already making an impact on the Tahoe Sierra, and scientists are
documenting what’s happening now and using advanced computer
models to predict what we may expect in the future.
Climate change in the Sierra Nevada is
nothing new — glaciers advance and
retreat, lake levels rise and fall, forests
come and go — as long-term weather
trends vary between cool and moist, and
warm and dry. Two major droughts in the
Central Sierra within the past 1,000 years
dropped regional lake levels as much
as 40 feet below their natural rims for at
least 150 years. Te Truckee, Carson and
Walker rivers dried up for more than a
century during these mega droughts.
Te dark ghosts of drowned trees still
inhabit the depths of Tahoe, Donner,
Independence and other Sierra lakes.
Te diference this time around is that
most of California’s 40 million inhabitants
rely on water supplied by the Sierra’s
winter snowpack. Due to increasing
concentrations of greenhouse gas
emissions, higher snow levels with more
rain are expected as the atmosphere
warms, thereby reducing the extent of
the snowpack and its water-providing
potential. Sufcient water supplies are
critical for California residents and the
state’s huge agricultural economy, but
it goes without saying that a shrinking
snowpack will ultimately impact California’s $1.4 billion-a-year
winter sports economy that supports about 24,000 jobs.
Scientists are already reporting a shift in snowmelt timing toward
earlier dates, and an earlier onset of spring in the Sierra. A recent
report showed that about 50 percent of the observed decline in
western springtime snowpacks results from climate changes forced
by greenhouse gas emissions, ozone and aerosols. Te snowpack is
sensitive to the warming climate, but research suggests soot as an
additional contributing factor.
Atmospheric deposition of soot (mostly black carbon) modifes or
reduces snow’s refectivity (albedo). Black carbon not only accelerates
snow melt, but may also increase air temperature and the shift from
snow to rain. Tis trend seems to be occurring more intensely in the
Tahoe Basin than surrounding regions. Wintertime soot in the basin is
caused by wood-burning stoves and heavy automobile trafc during
ski season.
Tahoe is also down-wind of black carbon producers like Sacramento
and the Bay Area, and possibly Asia. Te soot may well be a
contributing factor in the results of a 1999 report — based on 30 years
of snow survey data — that indicated out of 21 river basins studied, the
Tahoe Basin has sufered the highest loss
of water equivalent in its May snowpack
— 54 percent.
Virtually every environmental aspect of
the Lake Tahoe Basin will be afected by
climate change, but a statistical analysis
by University of California, Davis,
scientist Dr. Robert Coats has revealed
some undeniable trends in temperatures,
snowfall and snowmelt. Over the past
century, daily air temperatures at Tahoe
City have trended warmer, with overnight
minimums up more than four degrees
Fahrenheit and daily maximums up
almost two degrees. Measurements from
Boca and Truckee indicate signifcant
warming in minimum air temperatures,
but the strongest upward trends were
Reno (urban heat island) followed by
Tahoe City. Tere is also a decline in the
number of winter days with an average
temperature below freezing at Tahoe
City, from nearly 80 in 1910 to slightly
more than 50 today.
Streamfow records show that spring
snowmelt is happening quicker in the
Tahoe Basin. Contrast that with four
other streams analyzed outside of the basin where a similar shift has
not occurred. Since 1961, Tahoe’s lake-level snowpack is melting
about two weeks earlier in spring. However, at the Central Sierra
Snow Laboratory at 6,900 feet elevation near Donner Pass, there has
been no meaningful change in the dates that mark the beginning and
end of the seasonal snowpack since observations began in 1946.
Researchers speculate that the Tahoe Basin is warming faster than
the surrounding region because large lakes infuence the daily energy
budget. Tis maritime infuence is why maximum temperatures
are generally cooler at Lake Tahoe than Truckee, while overnight
minimum temperatures are warmer in the Tahoe Basin. Lakes have
a low albedo (refectivity) and high heat storage capacity relative to
land
“Since 1968, Lake Tahoe’S
coMpLeTe Body of waTer
— noT juST The Surface
— haS warMed By
nearLy one fuLL degree
fahrenheiT.”
Left: Lake Tahoe absorbs solar energy, but greenhouse gasses may be suppressing the release of that heat back into the atmosphere. photo: Mark McLaughlin
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Climate ...from previous page
land surface. A study on Great Slave Lake in Canada indicated much of
the daytime short wave energy striking the lake surface was absorbed
and stored — from 25 percent to 75 percent.
Lake Tahoe also stores much of this short wave solar energy as heat.
At night or in the cooler seasons this energy is released as latent and
sensible heat, as well as long-wave energy back into the atmosphere. As
the concentration of greenhouse gases increases, it intercepts this long-
wave energy release and inhibits its dissipation into the atmosphere.
Over time this will cause signifcantly greater warming in the atmosphere
over Lake Tahoe compared to the surrounding land areas, (especially at
night) thus afecting air temperatures and the rate of snow melt.
Add in the soot infuence on Tahoe Basin snow and it helps explain
why minimum temperatures are rising faster and snow melting quicker
at Lake Tahoe. Scientists with the Tahoe Environmental Research
Center predict that the average
snowpack in the Tahoe Basin
will decline by 40-60 percent in
the next 90 years.
Another impact of the warming
temperatures is the changing
ratio of snow as a fraction
of annual precipitation.
(Precipitation is rainfall and
the liquid content of snowfall
combined.) Over the past 100
years, snowfall as a percentage
of annual precipitation has
declined dramatically at Tahoe
City, from an average of 52
percent in 1910 to just 34 percent
today. Dr. Coats has determined
this changing ratio statistically
by assuming that precipitation
falls as snow whenever the
average daily air temperature is
below freezing. He admits that
the methodology is a bit crude
but not biased, and accurately
refects the warming trend and
increasing proportion of rain
at lake level. Rainfall intensity
is also increasing in the Sierra.
Tis shift from rain to snow has
important implications for Lake
Tahoe in that rain increases erosion and sediment transport. Part of the
battle over improving Tahoe water clarity involves reducing sediments
into the lake.
Annual precipitation at Tahoe City has increased slightly over the past
century, a trend also seen at other Sierra stations. Te climate at the
Snow Lab is also getting slightly wetter with a marginal trend for more
rain. Tere also seems to be increasing variability from year to year, with
wet years getting wetter and dry years becoming drier.
Te Sierra snowpack’s sensitivity to warming air temperatures is
strongly related to elevation. Because the snowpack generally reaches
its maximum water content around the frst week in April, climatologists
study how regional warming will impact the spring pack. One climate
model indicated that the expected water volume in the future April
snowpack will be reduced about 38 percent by 2060. In the Northern
Sierra, 85 percent of the projected losses will occur between 4,200 feet
and 7,200 feet in elevation. Annual snow surveys already indicate that
elevations below 7,800 feet show a trend toward less snow accumulation
and an earlier melt. Elevations above 7,800 feet are trending toward
higher snowfall accumulation, but still with an earlier melt.
Each year, TERC, based at the University of California, Davis, releases an
annual “State of the Lake” report that provides a snapshot of important
environmental aspects of the Tahoe Basin. For 25 years researchers
have watched Tahoe’s water temperature warm more rapidly than
surrounding air temperatures due to climate change. Since 1968, Lake
Tahoe’s complete body of water — not just the surface — has warmed by
nearly one full degree Fahrenheit. NASA has confrmed the same trend is
in play on virtually all observed lakes around the world. Warming water
temperatures impact lakes in a variety of ways, including biological
productivity and creating a more hospitable environment for invasive
species.
“There iS aLSo
a decLine in
The nuMBer of
winTer dayS
wiTh an average
TeMperaTure
BeLow freezing aT
Tahoe ciTy, froM
nearLy 80 in 1910
To SLighTLy More
Than 50 Today.”
climatologists predict that 85 percent of april snowpack losses in the future will occur below 7,200 feet.
here, Tahoe’s snowpack in april 1981 was particularly anemic. photo: Mark McLaughlin
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Like most lakes located in temperate latitudes, water in Tahoe mixes
each winter as surface waters cool and sink downward. Tis process
brings oxygen-starved water up from depth while infusing the deeper
zones with oxygenated surface water. In a lake as deep as Tahoe, the
wind energy and intense cooling of winter storms helps to determine
how much the lake mixes. Te extent of the mixing varies between
relatively shallow zones or a complete turnover of water — top to
bottom. Te deepest mixing typically occurs in late February to early
March when the water column reaches the same temperature and
density. Surface winds trigger the turnover.
Te worry for the future is what happens if a buoyant surface cap of
warm water prevents this hydrological fip? One concern about this
resistance to mixing is that oxygen depletion will release phosphorus
and nitrogen from bottom sediments, nutrients that are known
drivers for algae production. Algae are a major cause of diminishing
water clarity. In 2013, TERC researchers are installing equipment to
measure these mixing events in real-time so that they will be able to
monitor the evolution of the process as it happens and learn more
about it. ▲
— 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 mark@
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INVaSION OF tHe CraWFISH
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Tahoe’s first commercial crawfish
company, and more vendors are jumping on the patrol boat to help rid the
lake of one of its many invasive species. But fighting the lake’s invaders
is a complex battle in which it’s difficult to tell friend from foe.
By aXie navaS
Tahoe Magazine
Nat u r e i nVA S i V e S P e ci e S
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INVaSION OF tHe CraWFISH
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Tahoe’s first commercial crawfish
company, and more vendors are jumping on the patrol boat to help rid the
lake of one of its many invasive species. But fighting the lake’s invaders
is a complex battle in which it’s difficult to tell friend from foe.
By aXie navaS
Tahoe Magazine
C
rawfsh gripped the deck of the Ellie June as Fred Jackson
guided the boat from trap to trap yards of the Sand Harbor
beach on Tahoe’s West Shore. Jackson and his nephew, Justin
Pulliam, hauled in thousands of pounds of crustaceans last summer
to sell to restaurants and casinos in Nevada, but the crawdad harvest
keeps ramping up as more vendors step in with their eyes on the
alpine lake’s “Maine lobster.”
Te crawfsh frenzy began about three years ago as a dream in
the middle of the night. Jackson, who’d worked with the Nevada
Department of Wildlife for more than two decades, woke up with
an idea to catch and sell Tahoe’s crawfsh. It didn’t matter that the
last commercial fshing operation to ply Tahoe’s waters started
more than 70 years ago or that Jackson would have to hack his way
through a forest of regulations before dropping the frst trap. He was
determined.
“Everybody thought I was crazy,” Jackson said.
It took two years and some rewritten legislation, but Jackson paid for
the required permits and founded his new business — Tahoe Lobster
Co. — in 2012. He could only lay traps in Nevada since California
didn’t recognize the harvest, a law that Jackson said could change by
2014. With an estimated 7 million pounds of crawfsh crawling in the
lake, Tahoe Lobster Co. had plenty of prey to pursue.
Jackson is the frst to state that the project isn’t all about the money.
Most of the time he says he feels like a farmer — reliant on the land
and the weather, and making less than $2 per hour. When Jackson
dreamed about trapping crawfsh, he also dreamed about restoring
Tahoe’s clarity by removing one of the lake’s many invasive species.
a complex web
Te Tahoe Regional Planning Agency — a bistate environmental
organization governing Lake Tahoe — recognized the crawfsh as an
invasive species linked to water-clarity issues in 2009, but the agency
didn’t have the resources to fx the problem. Tat’s where Tahoe
Lobster Co. stepped in, said Ted Tayer, program coordinator for the
TRPA’s aquatic invasive species program.
Jackson compares crawfsh to cattle. Tey graze along the lake
bottom, eating almost anything they lay their claws on. Tey release
excrement as they feed, an aquatic form of Miracle-Gro that causes
algae to fourish and eventually cloud the water.
“‘Clarity by cuisine,’” Jackson said. “Te more you eat, the clearer it
gets. Everybody’s involved with improving Lake Tahoe’s clarity.”
But not everyone wants to see crawfsh taken from Tahoe. According
to several regional sports fshermen, the crustaceans are an important
source of food for fsh like the mackinaw and trout. Gene St. Denis,
operator of Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters, said 50 to 70 percent of the
fsh he reels in have crawdads in their stomachs.
Here’s the catch. Mackinaw and brown and rainbow trout were
— like crawfsh — introduced to the lake to buoy a shrinking fshery.
Crawdads were brought to Tahoe four times through the 1800s before
a population frmly established itself in 1936. Te purpose was to
feed fsh that struggled in the nutrient-starved lake and eventually to
breed the crustaceans for human consumption. Tat Southern diet
never caught on though, says University of Nevada, Reno, limnologist
Sudeep Chandra.
Whether the fsh are deemed invasive or non-native depends in many
ways on who you ask. When it comes to invasive species, there’s very
little black and white.
Dive into Lake Tahoe and you’ll become ensnared in a complex food
chain composed almost entirely of introduced animals. Dubbing a
species non-native versus invasive comes down to mostly semantics.
It’s a question that revolves around the values society places on the
animals and whether they’re harmful to the environment — or the
economy.
Lake Tahoe’s original ecosystem included less than 10 species of fsh,
according to a joint UNR and University of California, Davis, article.
Te Lahontan cutthroat trout ruled the waters as the lake’s only pred-
ator, but the balance tipped against the big fsh as groups began le-
gally, and illegally, introducing foreign species starting in the 1800s.
By 1939, non-native species like the brown, rainbow, brook and lake
trout had uprooted the native cutthroat. And that was only the begin-
ning.
Tose carnivorous fsh prey on crawfsh, but their main source of
calories comes from Mysid shrimp, Chandra says. Mysid shrimp were
introduced to the lake’s ecosystem in the late 1960s to help feed non-
native fsh like the Kokanee salmon that in turn feed the lake trout,
which provide sport and food for humans (who, by the way, are also
not native to the basin). Te quarter-sized shrimp proliferated and
now number in the tens of millions.
While the efect the shrimp have on the lake hasn’t been fully explored,
the impacts on the nearshore of animals like the Asian clam and bass
are — almost — indisputable. Warm water fsh began appearing after
the mid-1970s, illegal introductions thought to have been made by
fshermen looking to increase their catch. Even some monster gold-
fsh have made a recent appearance in the lake. Te non-native fsh
eat the native fsh and Tahoe’s original environment continues fading
into the past.
Kokanee salmon are pretty and proftable — they draw thousands
of people to the Kokanee salmon festival each year. Signal crayfsh
are less appealing and evidently tasty, yet even the crustaceans have
some supporters among the anglers. So far, no one’s launched a “Save
the Asian clam” project or a “Protect Eurasian water milfoil” initiative,
but that isn’t to say it won’t happen. Te two species, which invaded
Tahoe in the 1990s and 2000s, decrease water clarity and could make
it easier for more invasives to, well, invade.
... continued on next page
Left: justin pulliam hauls in a crawfsh trap for Tahoe Lobster co. in december 2012. photo: axie navas / Tahoe Magazine
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“Te idea of invasion facilitation postulates that the establishment of
a small number of nonnative species may lead to the establishment
of even more invasive species by altering the ecology of the ecosys-
tem in favor of conditions that facilitate new invasions,” the UNR and
UCD article read.
one trap at a time
“Te big reason I got involved is because I knew what the lake
looked like in the ‘70s and I know what it looks like now. I want my
grandchildren to be able to enjoy the lake like I did,” Sierra Gold
Seafood Director Jim Crowell said early on in his partnership with
Jackson.
Te seafood wholesaler distributes crawfsh that Tahoe Lobster Co.
hauls in. Like Jackson, Crowell isn’t in the crawdad business just for
the money. Decreasing lake clarity, some of which can be attributed
to the crawdads, motivates him.
It’s a slow, uphill battle, and conclusive data regarding the efects
of the last crawfsh harvest on lake clarity weren’t available when
this article was written. By the end of 2012, Tahoe Lobster Co. had
removed about 4,500 pounds of crawfsh from the lake, according
to TRPA Senior Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist Patrick Stone. Tat’s
about .02 percent of the total population.
Even with up to 10 new commercial crawdad businesses, the invasive
species still have the upper hand. Tere’s evidence that trapping
crawfsh for consumption can help at least manage the population,
but just how efective that method is waits to be seen, Stone said.
Jackson worked throughout the winter, but his crawfsh hauls
decreased substantially. A day’s catch in December amounted to less
than half of what he would have caught in August. Already he’s set
his sights on the spring and summer when the crustaceans migrate
to shallower, warmer water and he can increase production. Tere’s
a company in the United Kingdom that wants 500 pounds of crawfsh
every week, and Jackson thinks he can deliver.
Whether Tahoe Lobster Co. and the other crawfsh vendors can
vanquish the invasive waits to be determined. ▲
— Axie Navas is a reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in
South Lake Tahoe. She can be reached at anavas@tahoedailytribune.
com.
justin pulliam with Tahoe Lobster co. holds a crawfsh before dumping it in the bucket with the rest of the catch. The invasive species number in the hundreds of millions. photo: axie navas / Tahoe Magazine
Crawfsh ...from previous page
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LAKE TAHOE IS HOME TO DIVERSE SETS OF MAJESTIC WILDLIFE —
MANY OF WHICH ARE RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE
nat u r E WI L D L I F e
An osprey hunting its next meal.
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I
t’s not just people who are fond of Lake Tahoe.
Black bears, bobcats, coyotes, deer and dozens of bird species all
call the Lake Tahoe Basin home. And with a little preparation, and
some dumb luck, people may catch a glimpse of Lake Tahoe’s wilder
side.
Shay Zanetti, a fsh and wildlife biologist with the U.S. Forest Service’s
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, ofers several tips for those
looking to experience some of the lake’s abundant nature.
Zanetti recommended people look for wildlife at dawn or dusk when
many species are most active. Binoculars are a must and a spotting
scope is a big help, Zanetti said. People should keep their distance
from wildlife and never feed them, for the safety of both themselves
and the animal, he said.
Meadows and water-rich riparian areas are good spots to look for
wildlife. Here are a few of the areas Zanetti recommends people keep
an eye out:
Taylor Creek
Tis South Shore tributary ofers a unique wildlife viewing
opportunities on a couple of fronts.
Te annual fall Kokanee salmon run draws hundreds of glimmering
red fsh up the creek to spawn, and even more visitors come by hoping
to get a look at the salmon, as well as the occasional bear that makes
its way to the waters to feed.
Underwater glimpses of the natural world can also be found at the U.S.
Forest Service-run Taylor Creek Visitor Center, which ofers views of
salmon and other wildlife via its Stream Profle Chamber.
Te visitor center is located on the north side of Highway 89 about a
mile west of historic Camp Richardson. Te annual Kokanee Salmon
Festival traditionally takes place the frst weekend of October. More
information on the visitor center is available by calling 530-543-2674.
BY ADAM JENSEN
TAHOE MAGAZINE
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Spooner Lake
Osprey, an impressive fsh-slaying bird of prey, are common visitors to
this lake situated near Lake Tahoe’s East Shore, Zanetti said. Inactive bald
eagle nests can be seen in the area, and if you’re lucky, the birds them-
selves also make the occasional appearance around this lake, he said.
For the highly motivated, Marlette Lake provides a more secluded
experience and an even more stunning alpine lake. Te walk to Marlette
from Spooner is about 5 miles, one-way, uphill, so come prepared.
Spooner Lake is located of Highway 28, just north of its intersection with
U.S. Highway 50.
Incline Lake
Although no longer an actual lake, this spot near Incline Village, on Lake
Tahoe’s North Shore, is a great location for checking out songbirds and
shorebirds, Zanetti said.
Deer, coyote and bobcats are also visitors to this area, a nearly 800-acre
parcel that was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 2008.
Incline Lake is located at the end of Incline Lake Road of of the Mount
Rose Highway, across from Tahoe Meadows.
Burton Creek State Park
Located on the northeast side of Tahoe City, at the northwest corner of the
lake, this California State Park includes 2,000 acres of largely undeveloped
land.
Many of the species found in the basin can be spotted here. Goshawks and
spotted owls are among the rarer visitors, Zanetti said. Te best walking
in the state park is found along Burton Creek and surrounding meadows,
according to state parks.
Parking for this park can be found on Bunker Road.
Blackwood Canyon
Tis restored area ofers a unique experience because it provides the
opportunity to view wildlife without the need to hike, Zanetti said.
Te area has nice big meadows and riparian areas that can be seen from
the car. Shorebirds, raptors and the famed snipe (yes, they do exist) can
each be found in the area, Zanetti said.
Blackwood Canyon is located of Blackwood Canyon Road along State
Route 89, about three miles south of Tahoe City. s
— Adam Jensen is editor of Lake Tahoe Action, covering recreation and
entertainment across Truckee and Lake Tahoe. He can be reached at
[email protected].
(Top) A coyote makes its way through the brush near the Tahoe Keys.
(Center left) A golden-mantled ground squirrel sits on a pine cone at Zephyr Cove Beach.
(Center right) A black bear sits in a tree at the North Shore. Photo: Amy Edgett / Tahoe Magazine
(Bottom) Kokanee salmon gather in Taylor Creek to spawn. Photo: Axie Navas
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C amp gr ou nd s
T
he Truckee/Tahoe region is packed
with campgrounds, ofering visitors a
wonderfully rustic setting in one the
world’s most picturesque settings. Check out all
the options below:
DL Bliss State Park
Highway 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City. Tis
state park campground has water, restrooms,
showers, group sites, swimming and a max RV
length of 18 feet.
530-525-7277 or 800-444-7275
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Highway 89, 8 miles south of Tahoe City. Tis state
park campground has water, restrooms, showers,
swimming, and can take RVs up to 30 feet.
530-525-7982 or 530-525-7232
Emerald Bay State Park
Highway 89, 21 miles south of Tahoe City. Tis
state park campground has water, restrooms,
showers, swimming, and can take RVs up to 21
feet.
530-541-3030
Meeks Bay Resort
7941 Emerald Bay Road of of Highway 89.
Tis 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
Meeks Bay Campground
Emerald Bay Road of of Highway 89. No RV
hookups, but the campground has showers,
water and barbecue grills.
530-544-5994.
Campground by the Lake
1150 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Tis
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
Zephyr Cove Resort
Four miles north of Stateline on Highway
50. Tis campground ofers 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.
775-588-6644
Camp Richardson
Highway 89 and Jameson Beach Road, north
of South Lake Tahoe. Tis 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 or 530-541-1801
Nevada Beach
Two miles east of Stateline on Highway 50. Tis
campground has water, restrooms, and access
to the lake.
775-588-5562
Tahoe State Recreation Area
In Tahoe City of Highway 28. Tis state parks
campground has water, restrooms, showers,
swimming and can take RVs up to 21 feet long.
530-583-3074
William Kent
Two miles south of Tahoe City on Highway
89. Tis campground has water, restrooms,
swimming and can accommodate up to 24-
foot-long RVs.
530-583-3642
Kaspian
Five miles south of Tahoe City on Highway
89. Tis campground ofers water, restrooms,
swimming and has space for RVs up to 20 feet
long.
530-583-3642
KOA South Lake Tahoe
760 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe. Tis
campground has full RV hookups, tent sites,
restrooms, showers, laundry, a general store
and heated pool.
800-562-3477 or 530-577-3693
Fallen Leaf Campground
2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe.
Tis forest service campground has water,
restrooms, a camp store and access to Fallen
Leaf Lake. Te site does not have showers or
RV hookups.
530-544-0426
Sleep under the stars
... continued on page 150
Car camping allows you to bring your favorite
pillow for comfort and yet allows you to enjoy the
great outdoors. Photo: Keith Sheffeld
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Bayview Campground
Highway 89, north of South Lake
Tahoe, above Emerald Bay. Tis forest
service campground has restrooms.
530-544-0426
Coachland RV Park
10100 Pioneer Trail, Truckee. Tis
campsite can accommodate up to
40-foot-long RVs, has RV hookups,
showers, restrooms and clubhouse.
530-587-3071
Donner Memorial State Park
East end of Donner Lake, Truckee,
of Donner Pass Road. Tis state park
campground has water, restrooms, showers,
swimming and space for RVs up to 28 feet long.
530-582-7894
Upper Little Truckee
Highway 89 north of Truckee. Tis forest
service campground has water and vault toilets
along the little Truckee River.
530-587-3558
Lower Little Truckee
Highway 89 north of Truckee. Tis forest
service campground has water and vault toilets
along the little Truckee River.
530-587-3558
Sagehen
Highway 89 north of Truckee. Tis forest
service campground has vault toilets and water
must be taken from Sagehen Creek, which
should be treated before use.
530-587-3558
Lakeside
Highway 89 north of Truckee. Tis forest
service campground has water and vault
toilets, and has access to Prosser Creek
Reservoir.
530-587-3558
Prosser Family Forest Service
Truckee, of Prosser Dam Road north of
Interstate 80. Tis forest service campground
has restrooms, swimming and access to a boat
ramp on Prosser Reservoir.
530-587-3558
Prosser Group Forest Service
On Prosser Creek Reservoir, of Highway
89 north of Truckee. Tis forest service
campground has water and vault toilets, and
access to Prosser Creek Reservoir.
530-587-3558
Logger Campgrounds
In Truckee, of the Hirschdale Exit from
Interstate 80. Tis forest service campground
has water, restrooms, swimming and access to
a boat ramp.
530-587-3558
Granite Flat Campgrounds
Between Truckee and Tahoe City on Highway
89. Tis forest service campground has water,
restrooms, swimming, river access and can
take RVs up to 40 feet long.
530-587-3558
Goose Meadows Forest Service
Between Truckee and Tahoe City on Highway
89. Tis forest service campground has water,
restrooms, swimming and access to the
Truckee River. Fits up to 24-foot RVs.
530-587-3558 or 877-444-6777
Silver Creek Forest Service
Between Truckee and Tahoe City on Highway
89. Tis forest service campground has water,
restrooms, swimming and river access on the
Truckee River, and can take RVs up to 40 feet
long. 530-587-3558
Boca Rest
Of the Interstate 80 Hirschdale exit in the
Truckee area. Tis forest service campground
has water, restrooms, showers and fshing.
530-587-3558
Boyington Mill
Of the Hirschdale exit from Interstate 80 in the
Truckee area. Tis Forest Service campground
has restrooms and can take RVs up to 15 feet
long.
530-587-3558
Lake Forest
In Tahoe City on Lake
Forest Road. Tis
campground has water,
restrooms, swimming, a
boat ramp and space for
RVs up to 20 feet long.
530-581-4017

Martis Creek
Martis Creek Road of of
Highway 267, 1 mile south
of the Truckee Airport,
south of Truckee. Tis
campground operated
by the Army Corps of Engineers has water and
restrooms.
530-587-8113
Mt. Rose
On Highway 431, 7 miles from Incline Village.
Tis forest service campground has drinking
water, restrooms, and can take RVs up to 35
feet.
775-331-6444 or 530-694-1002

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

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

Tahoe Pines
860 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.
Tis campground can accommodate up to 40-
foot-long RVs, has full RV hookups, showers,
restrooms, playground, store and laundry.
530-577-1653
United Trails
Of the Interstate 80 Hirschdale Exit, Truckee
area. Tis RV campground has water,
restrooms, showers, hook ups and laundry.
530-587-8282

Tahoe Valley
West of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50. Tis
campground ofers RV and tent camping with
full RV hook-ups, a general store, heated pool,
playground and meeting facilities.
530-541-2222 s
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SPECIAL TO TAHOE MAGAZINE
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he third annual Tahoe Expo planned for Sept. 7-8, 2013, is a two-day
geotourism showcase of sustainable and life-changing adventures
& explorations highlighting the “8 Worlds of Lake Tahoe.”
For 10,000 years the Washoe people lived as stewards of the air, water,
plants, land and wildlife that made up their community, culture and
heritage. Tese 8 Worlds of Tahoe are the focus of the Tahoe Expo
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hour adventure, including equipment, transit and lunch, is just $25 to
$85!
Adventure Tracks are set up throughout the region following the water
from South Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Tis two-day demonstration of
fun, educational and low-carbon adventures is designed to increase your
connection while reducing your carbon-footprint. Tis year’s tracks will
be juried using geotourism principles, and awards will be given for the
best Track based on public feedback.
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geological formations.
Water: Kayak the upper Truckee, raft the lower Truckee, kayak the
water trail in the lake, try a water taxi commute, go under the surface
of Emerald Bay.
Culture: Try yoga on a stand-up paddleboard, bike or climb through
history.
Plant: Medicinal plant hike with a Washoe, eat food from a growing
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Te Tahoe Expo is part of a geotourism development program designed
to enrich the visitor experience while creating sustainable holistic
prosperity for the region. For more information www.tahoeexpo.com or
contact Jacquie Chandler 775 846-1715 or 775 287-3982. s
— Jacquie Chandler is executive director of Sustainable Tahoe, the lead
nonprofit responsible for creation of the Tahoe Expo.
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June
June 1 National Trails Day Volunteer Trail Building
Meet at the back of the Harrah’s Casino parking lot, Stateline, Nev.
Volunteers of all skills and physical abilities are invited to help build trail
with Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Information: www.tahoerimtrail.org.
June 1-2 and 8-9 Valhalla Renaissance Faire Take a
step back in time and lose yourself in the family-friendly magic and
merriment. Shows, music, dancing, actors, staged battles, merchanges
and craftsmen. Camp Richardson Historic Resort. Information: 1-800-
544-1801 or www.camprichardson.com.
June 1-9 Highway 50 Association Wagon Train Bi-state
wagon train will ride from Zephyr Cove to Placerville for art, entertain-
ment and barbecue. Information: www.hwy50wagontrain.com.
June 8 Lake Tahoe Bird Festival Learn about bird research
happening in the area, go on a bird walk with a local bird expert, and
see live birds of prey. Family-friendly activities will be held. 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Information: www.tinsweb.org.
America’s Most
Beautiful Bike Ride
June 2 Bike the West and the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society present this race in which
3,500 cyclists will enjoy spectacular scenery, clean
mountain air, great food. It will take place rain or
shine. Start and Finish at the Lake Tahoe Horizon
Casino Resort on Highway 50, Stateline.
Information: www.bikethewest.com.
Hot Pick
Cyclists in the America’s Most
Beautiful Bike Ride pedal past
Emerald Bay .
Photo: Jim Grant/Tahoe Magazine
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June 8 DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay The run-
ning relay will take place around Lake Tahoe. The 72-mile course is
divided into sections for seven-member teams. Proceeds will beneft
high school running programs. Information: www.laketahoerelay.
com.
June 13-16 Corvettes at Lake Tahoe Old, new, stock and
custom Corvettes will be on display. MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Information: www.laketahoecorvetteclub.org.
June 19-26 Artists in residence: Addie Chernus
Addie has been a creative silk artist for 20 years. Some of the venues
for Addie’s art have been: The Smithsonian and Ratner Museums,
Wyland and Siegel Galleries. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Viking Room, Grand
Hall, Tallac Historic Site. Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhal-
latahoe.com.
June 22 GeoTahoeSouth Join hundreds of others as you
explore South Lake Tahoe on this exciting high-tech treasure hunt.
GPS receivers and a downloadable passport clue sheet will guide you
to the cache sites. Prizes will be available for every 10 caches found.
Information: www.geotahoesouth.eventbrite.com.
July
July 3-10 Artists in residence: John Holland John has
been in the mural business for over 30 years. From the supergraphics
of the 70s to the realistic murals of today, John has been the frst
choice for decorative painting for hundreds of clients throughout the
West Coast. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Viking Room, Grand Hall, Tallac
Historic Site. Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
July 4-7 Rolling Chrome & Tunder Car & M/C
Show Event will feature trophies, a poker run, sidewalk sales
and ‘50s music. Heavenly Village Gondola. Information: www.
goodsamsaferide.com.
July 5-13 Te Complete Works of William
Shakespeare (Abridged) Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer,
and Jess Winfeld The Bard meets the Three Stooges. In 97 minutes
you will be exposed to all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays by three actors.
7:30 p.m. every night, with an additional showing at 2 p.m. July 13.
Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site. Information: 530-541-4975
or www.valhallatahoe.com.
Race of the
Lake of the Sky
June 29-30 The nation’s premier fat-water stand-
up paddleboard competition. Multiple races are offered
including short course, long distance, team relay, grom races
plus a new SUP Cross Sprint course. Vendors, food booths
and music are available throughout the weekend. El Dorado
Beach. Information: www.racethelakeofthesky.com.
Hot Pick
Race of the Lake of the Sky participants take off on one of the many courses set up for
this competition. Photo: Axie Navas/ Tahoe Magazine
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July 9 and 23 Tahoe Improv Players Spontaneous,
hilarious, improved comedy. The Tahoe Improv Players have
been entertaining audiences for more than 15 years. 7:30
p.m. every night, Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site.
Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
July 18-21 Motherhood Out Loud When entrusting
the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of
celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving,
hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. 7:30 p.m. July
18-20 and 2 p.m. July 21. Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic
Site. Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
July 26-27 Ragnar Trail Relays Runners will take
to the woods for this overnight running and camping race, in
which teams charge around three loops that range from four
to eight miles long. Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort. Information:
www.ragnartrail.com.
July 26-27 South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic
Enthusiasts can get an up close look at the vessels, talk with
their owners and hear the powerful roar behind straight V6,
V8 and V12 engines. From the early 1900s to the fberglass
vessels of the 1960s, enthusiasts can see more than 65
wooden antique and classic boats in the water and eight
race boats on their trailers. Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club.
Information: www.tahoewoodenboats.com.
July 26-28 Washoe Celebration The Wa She Shu It’
Deh Native American Arts Festival features traditional American
Indian dancers and drum performers, basket-weaving displays,
art and food. 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., Valhalla Lawn. Information:
530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
July 26-28 and Aug. 1-4 Better Late By Larry
Gelbart. A comedy about a December-December-December
romance. 7:30 p.m. every day except for the 2 p.m. showing
Aug. 4. Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site. Information:
530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
July 27 Lake Tahoe Historical Society Garden
Tour Celebrate the society’s 10th anniversary along with
Barton Hospital’s 50th anniversary. The hospital’s garden will
serve as the main music and refreshment venue for the tour.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 530-541-5458 or
www.laketahoemuseum.org.
Lights on the Lake
Firework Show
July 4 This annual celebration packs the shoreline with
spectators and features simultaneous music set to sky
rockets on local radio stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM
1490. 9:45 p.m. Information: www.tahoesouth.com.
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Fireworks are seen last year from Lakeview Commons. Photo: Trisha Leonard / Tahoe Magazine
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American
Century
Championship
July 16-21
A powerhouse lineup of sports
legends including Michael
Jordan, Charles Barkley, Oscar
de la Hoya, and Bodie Miller will
join entertainers Ray Romano
and Jack Wagner for the 24th
annual golf tournament.
Information:
www.tahoecelebritygolf.com.
Fans snap photos of Green Bay Packers
quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, and actor
Brian Baumgartner, left, on the 18th green at
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course last year.
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August
Aug. 2 Young Shakespeare Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival’s D.G. Menchetti presents an exciting, fun flled and
interactive performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream adapted
specifcally for children and their families. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site. Information: 530-541-
4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
Aug. 2-3 Hot August Nights Car lovers can slide
behind the wheel and cruise through four straight days and
nights of show-n-shines, car exhibits, exclusive car auctions,
and an outdoor pavilion with food, beverages and great oldies
music. MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Information: www.
montbleuresort.com.
Aug. 6 and 20 Tahoe Improv Players Spontaneous,
hilarious, improved comedy. The Tahoe Improv Players have been
entertaining audiences for more than 15 years. 7:30 p.m. every
night, Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site. Information: 530-
541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
Aug. 8-11 Hot Tahoe Cruisin’ South Shore Car
Show Sidewalk sales, trophies, poker run and special music
will be held during the car show, which is open to all cars, trucks
and bikes. Heavenly Village Gondola. Information:
www.goodsamsaferide.com.
Aug. 9-15 Artist in Residence: Kit Night Kit Night
is an award-winning painter and member of Oil Painters of
America. She’s known for her uplifting and radiant color. Her
work, which is infuenced by jazz, redefnes how we think of
contemporary still life, which includes large oils of glasses.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Viking Room, Grand Hall, Tallac Historic Site.
Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
Aug. 21-28 Artist in Residence: Millie Meng
Behar 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Viking Room, Grand Hall, Tallac
Historic Site. Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.
com.
Aug. 23-25 Lake in the Sky Air Show Features
some of the world’s top aircraft performers, radio-controlled
demonstrations and military aircraft. Information:
www.lakeintheskyairshow.com.
Aug. 24 Tahoe Show This body building and sculpting
competition will bring hundreds of the area’s fttest to compete
for cash prizes in a judged competition featuring bodybuilding,
fgure and physique, ftness and bikini. MontBleu Resort Casino
& Spa. Information: www.tahoeshow.com.
Aug. 28 - Sept. 4 Artist in Residence: Dee Meyer
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Viking Room, Grand Hall, Tallac Historic Site.
Information: 530-541-4975 or www.valhallatahoe.com.
Great Gatsby
Festival
Aug. 10 Return to the 1920s
South Shore lifestyle. Visitors will fnd
antiques, Roaring ’20s era costumes,
live music, interactive historic house
tours, vintage auto rides, ice cream,
cotton candy and vintage kid’s
games. Pope Estate, Tallac Historic
Site. Information: 530-541-4975 or
www.valhallatahoe.com.
Hot Pick
Dana Reeser, Lauren Reeser, Debbie Wells and Osscar Sessions of the Great Basin Costume Society eat a picnic lunch at the Great Gatsby
Festival at the Tallac Historic Site in 2010.
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Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 Heavenly Valley Days on Labor Day
Event will feature trophies, a poker run, sidewalk sales and ‘50s
music. Heavenly Village Gondola. Information:
www.goodsamsaferide.com.
September
Sept. 1 Heavenly Mountain Run Heavenly Mountain
Resort will host the second annual Heavenly Mountain Run, which
starts at the California Base Lodge and fnishes at Tamarack Lodge
at the top of the Heavenly Gondola. This base to peak race is 5.8
miles long and climbs 2,585 feet in elevation. For more information
or to register, visit www.heavenlymountainrun.com.
Sept. 1 Sample the Sierra The festival pairs local farmers
with chefs who produce tasting samples, which are then paired
with the appropriate wine or brew. The weekend is full of festivities
for the whole family including farm tours, winemaker dinners,
music, live entertainment and art; all culminating with a Fireworks
Extravaganza over Lake Tahoe. 1-5 p.m., Ski Run Boulevard
between Larch and Tamarack avenues. Information: 775-588-1728
or www.samplethesierra.com.
Sept. 1 Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Extravaganza Show features a variety of pyrotechnics in
various patterns, shapes and designs that can be seen around the
lake. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be
heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show
will begin about 8:30 p.m. Information: www.tahoesouth.com.
Sept 7-8 Tahoe Expo The goal of the Tahoe Expo is to
demonstrate a sustainable prosperity for the region. One that
works in harmony and respect with our natural environment, while
showcasing businesses who lead by example in their commitments
to sustainability. Information: 775-846-1715 or www.tahoeexpo.
com. See story on page 152.
Sept. 8 Tour de Tahoe The Reno Tahoe Territory of the
Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West present this
72-mile bike ride around Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. Tour de Tahoe
is proud to continue to be the premiere bicycling event for the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in their National Fundraising
Program. Start and Finish at the Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino Resort
on Highway 50, Stateline. Information: www.bikethewest.com.
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Kokanee Salmon Festival
Oct. 5-6 Celebrate the annual fall migration of the
Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe. Events include a treasure
hunt, fsh painting, salmon feed and other family-friendly
activities. Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Information:
http://tinyurl.com/kokaneefestival.
Hot Pick
Bicyclists watch Kokanee salmon gather underneath the pedestrian bridge over Taylor Creek.
Photo: Adam Jensen /Tahoe Magazine
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Sept. 13-15 Cool
September Days Car,
Truck and M/C Show
Event will feature trophies,
a poker run, sidewalk sales.
Open to all cars, trucks
and bikes. Heavenly Village
Gondola. Information: www.
goodsamsaferide.com.
October
Oct. 5-6 Oktoberfest
A two-day festival featuring
a beer and wine garden,
craft booths, food, music and
family games and activities.
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Sept. 27-29 Run, walk,
swim, paddle, pedal or golf
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Both the half and full
marathons are along the
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and feature challenging
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Participants in a previous Lake Tahoe Marathon descend after a long climb near Emerald Bay.
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Every Friday First Fridays 5-8 p.m., Downtown Truckee.
Taking place the frst Friday of every month, First Fridays is a
free community event designed to bring community members
and visitors alike together to celebrate the spirit of the Truckee
community. Participating merchants in historic downtown Truckee
will provide free activities, art, music, food, drinks, specials and
more to create a fun, festive atmosphere centered around a
monthly theme. Visit www.truckee-travel-guide.com.
May 24-28 Opening Day at the Lake – Memorial
Day Weekend Snowmelt feeds the streams, the trails are
clear and spring fever has risen to peak heights. West Shore and
North Tahoe for Opening Day at the Lake. It’s a weekend to frolic,
homeowners reconnecting, boat launching, deck opening parties,
State Park tours, kayaking, biking, hiking and best of all, great
prizes from favorite businesses.
May 25 Historic Houses Open The historic Hellman-
Ehrman Estate, located at Sugar Pine Point State Park and the
unique Vikinghsolm castle, in Emerald Bay State Park, open for the
2013 tour season. Knowledgeable tour guides offer a unique and
fun glimpse into these west shore landmarks. Tours are offered
daily through Sept. 30. Call 530-525-7232 to confrm tour times
or visit their website. Cost: $10 for adults, $8 children 8-17, free 7
years and under. Visit www.SierraStateParks.org or call 530-525-
7232.
May 26 Tahoe Maritime Museum Public Exhibit
Opening of Tahoe Escape: Surviving the Great
Depression Call 530-525-9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.
org.
May 30 North Shore Bike Path Clean-Up
Volunteer Event Join UC Davis TERC at the Field Station in
Tahoe City for a cleanup of the bike trail between the Field Station
and Commons Beach. The cleanup is part of a basin-wide initiative
to prepare the bike trails for Bike to Work Week. Great opportunity
for participants to get to know their bike trails, get outside,
and promote biking to reduce traffc and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. Field Station, 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City.
Contact: [email protected] or 775-881-7560.
June 1 Tahoe Bay to Bay Clean Up Day and
Volunteer Party More than 100 volunteers will take to the
streets to pick up trash 9 a.m.-1 p.m, rain or shine. Registration/
check-in stations open at 9 a.m. at the Kings Beach State Recreation
Area and in Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista and Crystal Bay. Immediately
following the “dirty” work, Clean Up Day volunteers are invited to
attend a Volunteer Party 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. with complimentary
food, live music and prizes at the North Tahoe Beach Picnic Pavilion.
Call 530-546-9000 or visit www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
June 8 Truckee Optimist Club Eighth Annual
Truckee Brew Fest The Brew Fest will feature tasting of
specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries,
live music by “Drop Theory,” a very popular local Funk-Rock band.
Brews, brats, silent auction, collector tasting glass, and lots of fun
… all on the lawn at Truckee River Regional Park. Advance tickets
$25, $30 at the gate. Truckee Regional Park, 1-5 p.m.
June 8 Tahoe Maritime Museum Annex Open
House 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10434 River Park Place, Truckee. Call
530-525-9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.org.
Tunderbird Lodge
Kayak Tours
June-September on Tuesdays Explore the
Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site and arrive by kayak! Visit www.
TahoeAdventureCompany.com for details. Cost: $124 per person,
two-person minimum. A $39 donation per person will be made
to the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society. $12 parking fee
applies at Sand Harbor.
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June 8 Truckee Running Festival Come one, come
all and join a morning of trail running and fun at River View
Park in Truckee, 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon and kid runs.Visit www.
tahoetrailrunning.com.
June 9 Truckee Duckee Derby The most thrilling two
minutes on the Truckee, Rubber Duck Races and Doggie Costume
contest, beneft for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, 2-5 p.m.
Visit www.riverranchlodge.com/events.
June 13 Truckee Tursdays 5-9 p.m., Downtown Truckee
Commercial Row. Annual summer event, Thursday evenings during
June, July, and August. An event that brings alive the think local,
be local, buy local in a low-key way, fun and entertaining for the
whole family. Offering a host of children’s activities, live music, art,
the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of all ilk.
Visit www.truckee-travel-guide.com/truckee-thursdays.html.
June 14 Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center Meet
and Greet The Equestrian Center staff and horses will be on
hand to welcome guests the night before opening day to the 2013
summer season. Complimentary hot dogs, cold drinks, s’mores,
games and prizes. Enter the drawing to win a trail or pony ride and
collect trading cards for your favorite horses. Tahoe Donner, 530-
587-9470, www.tahoedonner.com/equestrian.
June 15 Tunderbird Run Tahoe’s most scenic paddle, 8-
mile standup paddling race along Tahoe’s east shore. Kids races and
board demos. Visit www.laketahoepaddling.com.
June 15 Tahoe City Field Station Open House
Kick off the summer season at the UC Davis Field Station’s
Demonstration Garden. Activities include tours of the garden,
workshops on how to begin a garden in Tahoe, information about
the Green Thumb summer workshop series, and opportunities to
join local garden clubs and purchase native plants. Admission is free
and refreshments will be served, 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City.
Contact: [email protected] or call 775-881-7560.
June 19 Bear Brunch at Sugar Pine Point State
Park Celebrate Dad and treat him to a day at the park to learn
about Lake Tahoe bears while enjoying brunch on the beautiful
grounds of the Hellman-Ehrman Estate. Program supports the
educational efforts of the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Cost
is $20 adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Space is limited
and reservations are required at 530-583-9911. Visit www.
SierraStateParks.org.
June 20 Parasol Open House Everyone is invited
to celebrate 17 years of community with the Parasol Tahoe
Community Foundation 4:30-7 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds
Community Non-Proft Center. The event includes a brief awards
ceremony at 6 p.m. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. For
information [email protected] or 775-298-0184.
June 21 Tahoe Maritime Museum Adult SUP
Tour Call to reserve your spot at 530-525-9253 or visit www.
tahoemaritime.org.
Tahoe Maritime
Museum Lecture:
State of the Lake
June 13 Lecture with Heather Segale of
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research
Center, 5:30 p.m. at 5205 West Lake Blvd.,
Homewood. Fee, call 530-525-9253 or
visit www.tahoemaritime.org.
Photo: Franny Ramirez
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June 21 - Aug. 30, Fridays Family Movie Night
and Outdoor Movie Night Bring a favorite pillow and
blanket to Northwoods Clubhouse, kick up your feet, and enjoy
both classic and new movies. Movie nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and
the flms are rated G and PG. Immediately following family movie
night, the outdoor movie theater opens at Northwoods Clubhouse
for the “Late Show.” Showings are subject to cancellation in case
of inclement weather. Tahoe Donner, 530-582-9669, visit www.
tahoedonner.com.
June 22 Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race Join
a great day of riding on a super fun 12-mile course, 4 or 8
hours/solo or team. Clinics and Felt Bike Demo. Visit www.
mountainbikelaketahoe.com.
June 22 Second Day of Summer Full Moon Kayak
Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you
won’t soon forget. West Shore Sports partner with California
State Parks to offer a unique kayak tour and a grand view of the
moon rising into the night’s sky over Lake Tahoe.The tour is $25
per person and $10 for kids under 12. Fee includes park entrance,
kayak rental, life vests and instruction. Reservations are required at
530-525-9520 and space is limited.
June 23 July 21, Aug. 20, Sept. 19, Full Moon
Kayak Tours Float in a kayak on the clear blue water while the
sun sets the sky on fre, the full moon rises, and the stars twinkle.
Increase your knowledge of astronomy with jaw-dropping views of
Lake Tahoe illuminated by the light of the full moon. Cost: $60 per
person, four person minimum, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, 7010
North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista. Visit www.TahoeAdventureCompany.
com for details and reservations.
June 23 Pine Lodge: An Evening of Wine and
Wisdom A very special evening is planned. Take a “behind
the scenes” tour the Hellman-Ehrman Estate at Sugar Pine Point
State Park followed by fne wines, exquisite hors d’oeuvres and the
wisdom of Mark Twain presented by McAvoy Layne. The evening
benefts the work of the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Cost: $40
and reservations are required for the limited seating. Call 530-583-
9911 or visit www.SierraStateParks.org.
June 23 Burton Creek Trail Run A trail run on a
beautiful, fun and challenging trail system within Burton Creek
State Park, 6K, 12K, 1/2 marathon, or 50K distances. Great for all
levels. Salomon Trail Shoe demo. Visit www.tahoetrailrunning.com.
June 26, July 10 - Aug. 21 Movies on the Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City. Visit www.visittahoecity.com.
June 27 Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture:
Behind the Scenes of the Tahoe Escape. 1930s
exhibit with TMM’s Christine Shook, 5:30 p.m. Fee, call 530-525-
9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.org.
June 27 July 4, 11, 25, Free Outdoor Movie Series
Village at Squaw, families and friends can snuggle up under
the stars while enjoying new releases and family classics on the
big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. A
different movie shows every Thursday in July and August. All
movies start at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Blankets and warm
clothes are recommended.
Eighth Annual Tahoe City Wine Walk
June 22 Noon to 4 p.m., featuring varietals from regional California wine producers
and gourmet bites from North Lake Tahoe’s top restaurants and catering companies.
Tahoe City Wine Walk runs along scenic North Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Tickets cost $35
per person in advance and $45 per person at the event (cash only). Ticket price includes
admittance, wine tasting, commemorative wine glass, delicious bite-size offerings, live
music and free on-site parking. Visit www.TahoeCityWineWalk.com.
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June 28 Tahoe Maritime Museum History
Hike. Call to reserve your spot at 530-525-9253 or visit www.
tahoemaritime.org.
June 28-29, July 3-7, July 19-21, July 26-28, Aug.
16-18, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 Beth Weber Arts & Crafts
Fairs The fairs are on a lovely cobblestone plaza right on the
beach, 50 yards from the water and have been running for more
than 30 years. They feature the fnest quality local artisans as well
as artisans from all over the country. Kings Beach State Recreation
Area Plaza, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kings Beach, Call 530-546-2768. Visit
www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
June 29 Community Fitness Day at Sugar Pine
Point State Park. The Sierra State Parks Foundation and
the Tahoe Trail Trekkers present a frst ever American Volksport
Association sanctioned 10K walk and 1.5K kayak event at Sugar
Pine Point State Park. Start between 8 a.m.-noon. Cost is $10
parking fee. Preregister at [email protected] or 530-583-
9911. Visit www.SierraStateParks.org.
June 29 XTERRA Tahoe City Off-road triathlon at its
best. Try the full, sprint or event the Duathlon course. An annual
favorite and chance to earn points toward the XTERRA National
Championship. Visit www.adventuresportsweek.com.
June 29 Tahoe Maritime Museum Family Fun
Day: Cardboard Kayaks. Learn what it takes to build your
own cardboard kayak for the race day on July 13. Call 530-525-
9253 or visit tahoemaritime.org.
June 29, July 12-16, Aug. 12, Sept. 7 Kayak
Astronomy Adventures Starts with guided sunset
kayaking followed by a tour of the midnight sky with professional
astronomer Tony Berendsen. Professional, knowledgeable guides
will teach you about the natural and human history of the area,
while you watch the sun cast alpenglow onto the Sierra. Cost is
$75, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, 7010 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe
Vista. Visit www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com.
June 29, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3, 17 & 31 Saturday
Night BBQs Fun begins at 5 p.m. with games, mini wagon
rides, crafts, contests, dress-up and food. Reservations are required
with a 72-hour cancellation policy. Cost is $45 per person, Tahoe
Donner residents $34, inquire about children’s rates. Tahoe Donner,
530-587-9470, visit www.tahoedonner.com/equestrian.
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June 30 Tahoe Waterman Challenge Think you
can swim a little, run a little and paddle a little? This event is for
you. All skill levels welcome to experience a super fun and festive
format. Stand Up boards and paddles are provided. Kids races too.
Visit www.laketahoepaddling.com.
June 31-30 Adventure Sports Week Lake Tahoe’s
premier outdoor lifestyle event. Triathlon, Trail Running, Stand
Up Paddling, Mountain Biking, Clinics, Free Guided Hikes-Rides-
Runs, Film, Music, Kid Friendly. Call 530-546-1019, visit www.
adventuresportsweek.com.
July 3 Fireworks & Beach Party Begin your
Independence Day celebration one day early in Kings Beach with
a beach party including a DJ, live music, food, drink, vendors,
contests and more; beach party proceeds are a fundraiser for the
freworks. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the Kings Beach skies light
up with a dazzling freworks best viewed from the Kings Beach
State Recreation Area. Join the fun 2-10 p.m., North Tahoe Event
Center and Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Kings Beach. Call
530-546-9000 or visit www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
July 4 Run To Te Beach Start your holiday with a 5
or 10K run from North Tahoe Regional Park to the main beach
at Kings Beach. An annual classic! Family friendly. Visit www.
tahoetrailrunning.com.
July 4 Tahoe Maritime Museum Fourth of July
Boat Parade Watch members and museum boats cruise down
the West Shore. Leaving Commons Beach at noon and ending
at Obexer’s Marina in Homewood. Call 530-525-9253 or visit
tahoemaritime.org.
July 4 Fourth of July Parade Truckee Firehouse to Historic
Downtown Truckee. The day begins with the Firecracker Mile Fun
Run followed by the hometown parade. For more information call
530-587-2757, www.truckee.com/explore/events/regional/.
July 4 Fireworks Dusk On Commons Beach in downtown
Tahoe City. Arrive early to picnic, meet friends and neighbors and
stay for the spectacular freworks. Visit www.visittahoecity.com.
July 4 Tahoe Firecracker Trail Trek Sign up for the
second annual Tahoe Firecracker Trail Trek, to beneft the Incline
High School Boys and Girls Cross Country team. The Race will take
place on the Fourth of July as part of the Red White and Tahoe
Blue activities. With separate races for kids and adults, this event
is perfect for the entire family. Sign up and trek info at www.
tahoefrecrackertrailtrek.com. Supported by the IHS Cross Country
Team.
July 6-7 Waterpalooza Tahoe Donner’s third annual
Waterpalooza is a two-day summer celebration of water-themed
fun and games, a mega slip’n slide, and pool facilities. Tahoe
Donner’s Trout Creek Recreation Center and Driving Range. Cost
is $15 for an unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket; food, games
and ride ticket prices vary. Tahoe Donner, 530-587-9437, www.
tahoedonner.com/rec-programs.
July 6 Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival Summertime
event featuring live music from the nation’s top bluegrass bands,
more than 30 local and regional breweries on tap, special
children’s treats and activities on the Village Rink, and so much
more! New this year partnering with Truckee Trails Foundation as
our benefciary of this event. A portion of all ticket sales will be
donated to Truckee Trails Foundation. Northstar Village, 3-7 p.m.
Visit www.northstarattahoe.com.
July 6 Tahoe Maritime Museum Annex Open
House, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 10434 River Park Place, Truckee.
Call 530-525-9253 or visit tahoemaritime.org.
Red, White and Tahoe Blue
July 3-6 The 7th annual Independence Day
celebration in Incline Village is hands-down the best
July Fourth weekend event in the Truckee/Tahoe region.
More than 30 events, including a parade, the popular
wine and cheese event; free pancake breakfast; and
the lake’s largest freworks display on July 4. Visit www.
redwhitetahoeblue.org for full details.
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July 9 Wheeler Sheep Camp/George Donner
Campsite Outing Webber Falls and the Wheeler Sheep
Camp/Henness Pass Stage Station Site: View one the least known
spectacular waterfalls in the state, Webber Falls. An interpretive
trail will guide the group around the site, which dates from
the 1850s. Cost: $20 NLTHS members; $30 non-members.
Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next
to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
July 11 Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture:
Fashion of the 1930s With Jan Loverin, Clothing and Textile
Curator of the Nevada State Museum. Fee, 5:30 p.m. Call 530-
525-9253 or visit tahoemaritime.org.
July 12, 13 & 14 ARTour 2013. ARTour 2013 is an annual
open studio event of North Tahoe Arts, showcasing the fnished
works of local artists and inviting visitors to meet the artist, witness
the process, and see where art is created. Through demonstration
and dialog, visitors will experience the evolution of art from
creative spark to fnished product. While the event is free, the
work of all artists will be for sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Visit www.
NorthTahoeArts.com or call 530-581-2787.
July 12 - Aug. 25 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival Summer 2013 Season, Midsummer
Night’s Dream Directed by Charles Fee. The 2013 season
commences with an exhilarating production that features
gorgeous costumes, stunning sets and one of the most talented
professional acting companies in the West! Shakespeare’s “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream” will enchant the entire family. Visit
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com.
July 12, July 26, Aug. 9 & 23 Cowgirls and
Cocktails Ride Cowgirls are invited to gather for an early
evening trail ride followed by beer, wine and appetizers on the
deck at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. (Cowboys welcome
too!) Enjoy a meandering trail ride through highland meadows
and forests and then relax, nibbling appetizers and sipping a
frosty beer or glass of wine. Cost: $65 per person, Tahoe Donner
residents $55. Tahoe Donner, 530-587-9470, www.tahoedonner.
com/equestrian.
July 15 Te Gathering. Join an annual dinner and auction
fundraiser under the stars and trees at Layton Park! This evening
includes a fabulous dinner and both silent and live auctions. This is
one of Tahoe City’s “must do” events of the summer season! Open
to members and to the public. NLTHS members $60/$65 at the
door; non-members $75. Information: info@northtahoemuseums.
org or call 530-583-1762. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West
Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit
www.northtahoemuseums.org.
July 13 & 14 Art, Wine & Music Festival Squaw
Valley’s base village will burst with color, taste, and sound as
fne artists, crafts makers, performers and musicians come to
participate in this fun, two-day annual event. The Art, Wine &
Music Festival features two performance stages, restaurants and
shops, and walkways lined with fne art booths and exhibits. In
The Village, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and wine tasting 2-5 p.m. Cost is $25
donation for unlimited wine tasting includes a commemorative
wine glass. All proceeds beneft Disabled Sports USA Far West.
Visit www.squaw.com.
Truckee Tahoe AirFair
& Family Festival
July 6 Hosted by Truckee Optimist Club, KidZone Museum
and the Experimental Aircraft Association (Chapter 1073) at
the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Stunt pilots will swirl and soar in the
air. Talk to big-name aerobatic pilots. Static aircraft displays;
live music; kids’ activities; food court; beer garden; and more.
Free fights for kids ages 8 to 17, Sunday, July 7. Visit www.
truckeetahoeairfair.com.
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July 13 Tahoe Maritime Museum Cardboard
Kayak Day. See if your cardboard kayak can make it on the
lake, or watch the mayhem at noon. Call 530-525-9253 or visit
tahoemaritime.org.
July 18 Toni Fauver Memorial Hike. Join hike leader
Jerry Misfeldt on a guided wildfower hike. Year after year, they
manage to fnd the best, least known arrays of wildfowers in the
area! Group size is limited — early reservations are advised. NLTHS
members $25; non-members $30. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130
West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates).
Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
July 18 Guest lecture: Tird Tursdays series, Te
Washoe Tribe: Tahoe City’s Original Settlers.
Washoe Tribe Chariwoman Wanda Batchelor and Historic
Preservation Offcer Darrel Cruz will tell us about the Washoe Tribe
“Then and Now:” their history in this area — especially at the
Gatekeeper’s Museum grounds — and activities and programs of
the tribe today. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd.
in Tahoe City, next to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.
northtahoemuseums.org.
July 19 - 21 ARTour 2013 ARTour 2013 is an annual open
studio event of North Tahoe Arts, showcasing the fnished works
of local artists and inviting visitors to meet the artist, witness the
process, and see where art is created. Through demonstration and
dialog, visitors will experience the evolution of art from creative
spark to fnished product. Visit www.NorthTahoeArts.com or call
530-581-2787.
June 20 Guest lecture: Tird Tursdays series,
Mark Twain in Hawaii Mark Twain (McAvoy Layne) will
discuss his experiences in the Sandwich Islands (today known
as Hawaii) in conversation with moderator Michael O’Malley,
who moderated last year’s hot Mark Twain Campsite Debate.
Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next
to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
July 20 Full Moon Kayak at Sugar Pine Point State
Park Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience
you won’t soon forget. West Shore Sports partner with California
State Parks to offer a unique kayak tour and a view of the moon
rising into the night’s sky over Lake Tahoe. Park staff will be
providing interesting tidbits about the region’s history. Reservations
are required at 530-525-9520 and space is limited.
July 25 Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture: A New
Deal Retrospective. With Mella Harmon, M.S. University of
Nevada, Historic Preservation Program, 5:30 p.m. Fee, call 530-525-
9253 or visit www.tahoemaritime.org.
July 27-28 Donner Lake Triathlon 32nd Annual, Kids/
Sprint/Olympic/Half 70.3 distances. One of the best and favorite of
many, the venue, setting and course are world class. Expo and party
too! Visit www.donnerlaketri.com.
U.S. Junior Amateur
Championship
July 22-27 Martis Camp in Truckee has been
selected by the United States Golf Association to host
the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. This
will be the frst USGA championship held at Martis
Camp. Tom Fazio designed the Martis Camp course,
which features mature pines, natural elevation
changes and mountain views on the frst nine, then
criss-crosses Martis Creek and the valley foor on the
second nine. Learn more at www.martiscamp.com.
Contributed photo: Martis Camp
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July 27 Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point
State Park. Step back in time with a day flled with costumed
docents, stomp-your-feet music, open houses, great food,
children’s activities, antique car show and much more! The historic
Hellman-Ehrman Estate will come alive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for a day to
delight the entire family. All events are free. Call 530-583-9911 or
visit www.laketahoelivinghistory.org.
July 27 Lake of the Sky Garden Club Tour Lake
of the Sky Garden Club will host their 25th annual garden tour
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Incline Village Garden Tour. Proceeds will
fund scholarships to encourage study in landscaping, horticulture,
forestry or environmental science and up to $6,000 in grants to
local community projects. Visit www.lake-of-the-sky.org.
Aug. 8 Donner Pass History Outing Donner Pass
Train Tunnels At this historic spot high in the Sierra review
the history of the construction of the Central Pacifc railroad over
Donner Pass in the 1860s. Participants will enjoy walking through
146-year-old tunnels blasted through solid granite and even older
wagon routes. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in
Tahoe City. Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 9-11 Quiksilver Ta-hoe Nalu Paddle
Festival Reception and live concert on the beach. Aug. 10
and 11 races for all ages and skill levels. With an Elite Race with
$10,000 in prize money. Free paddle clinics and demos both days.
Good food, fun and the High Sierra Aloha Spirit. Presented by
Revo, Kings Beach State Park. Visit www.tahoenalu.com.
Aug. 10 Children’s Environmental Science Day
Children’s Environmental Science Day is a free community event
held annually for children (ages 6 and up) and their families. The
event includes hands-on science activities designed to create an
awareness of the unique ecology of Lake Tahoe and provide an
opportunity for young and old alike to learn about environmental
and Earth science. 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village.
Contact: [email protected] or call 775-881-7560.
Aug. 9-10 Concours d’Elegance The Tahoe Yacht
Club Foundation’s 41st Annual Concours d’Elegance at Sierra
Boat Company in Carnelian Bay. Concours is a prestigious boat
show and one of the largest in North America. Drawing nearly
100 antique and classic boat entries with upwards of 5,000
spectators in recent years, this event is one of a kind. www.
LakeTahoeConcours.com.
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inclined to
LAKE TAHOE
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Pristine. Unspoiled. Picture perfect. Nestled on the
tranquil north shore, Incline Village is authentic
Lake Tahoe at its fnest. With two acclaimed golf
courses overlooking the crystal blue lake waters, a
top-rated tennis center, gaming action and gorgeous
venues for your dream wedding or special event,
Incline Village is your escape from the ordinary.
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Aug. 10 Placer County Heritage Trails Days:
Watson Cabin It’s pioneer times once again at the Watson
Cabin this day. Wash clothes the old school way and make real
butter! Open noon – 4 p.m. Free admission. Information: info@
northtahoemuseums.org or call 530-583-1762. Watson Cabin
Museum is at 560 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny
Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 11 Northstar Mountain Run A classic mountain
run a Northstar Resort. The course features fun and scenic terrain.
New finish location this year to allow for friends and family to
access the finish line festivities. Visit www.tahoetrailrunning.com.
Aug. 10-11 Fine Arts and Crafts on the Shore Set
among the pine trees along the shores of Lake Tahoe, this free
outdoor art festival is sponsored by the North Tahoe Business
Association and features original collectibles including watercolor
and oil paintings, glasswork, sculptures, photography, fine crafts
and more. Kings Beach State Recreation Area Plaza, Kings Beach,
10 a.m.-5 p.m., 530-546-9000, www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
Aug. 11 Placer County Heritage Trails Days
Gunslingers from the Old West come back to visit the Gatekeeper’s
Museum. Skits and family fun. Skits begin 11:30 a.m. Free
admission. Information: [email protected] or call
530-583-1762. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in
Tahoe City. Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 15 Guest lecture, ird ursdays series:
Tahoe Youth Ballet Gatekeeper’s Museum: doors
open at 6 p.m., no host bar; speaker begins at 6:30 p.m. Free
to NLTHS members; $10 non-members. Information: info@
northtahoemuseums.org or call 530-583-1762. Gatekeeper’s
Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny
Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 17 Tahoe Maritime Museum Annex Open
House 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 10434 River Park Place, Truckee. Tahoe
Maritime Museum Family Fun Day: Engines, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call
530-525-9253 tahoemaritime.org.
Aug. 17 10th Annual Basketweavers’ Gathering
Each year, Native American basketweavers from all over the
west gather at the Gatekeeper’s Museum to weave and sell their
baskets. If you have Native American baskets, there will also be
basket appraisers present. Information: info@northtahoemuseums.
org or call 530-583-1762. Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West
Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit
www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 17 XTERRA Lake Tahoe This XTERRA course is the
all-time classic and favorite of many. Off-road triathlon with a swim
in the clear Tahoe waters, a mountain bike ride on the famous
Flume Trail and a run through tall Pines and Aspens. Visit www.
bigblueadventure.com.
Aug. 22 Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture:
Wilbur May in Tahoe and Nevada’s One Sound
State Program With Samantha Szesciorka of the Wilbur May
Museum, 5:30 p.m. Fee, call 530-525-9253 tahoemaritime.org.
Aug. 23 Full Moon Kayak at Sugar Pine Point
State Park Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical
experience you won’t soon forget. West Shore Sports partner with
California State Parks to offer a unique kayak tour and a grand
view of the moon rising into the night’s sky over Lake Tahoe. Park
staff will be providing interesting tidbits about the region’s history
along the way. Reservations are required at 530-525-9520 and
space is limited.
Aug. 24-25 Lake Tahoe Triathlon Kids/Sprint/Olympic/
Half 70.3 distances. Situated on Tahoe’s west shore and featuring
an epic course. Camping available. Family activities. Visit www.
laketahoetri.com.
Aug. 24 Historic Bus Tour with Mark McLaughlin
Join local historian Mark McLaughlin, The Storm King, on an
adventure around part of Lake Tahoe. Learn the secrets of the lake
and past residents! This is a new tour from those of past years.
Information: [email protected] or call 530-583-1762.
Gatekeeper’s Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next
to Fanny Bridge (outlet gates). Visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Aug. 30 Pine Lodge: An Evening of Wine and
Wisdom A very special evening is planned! Take a “behind the
scenes” tour the Hellman-Ehrman Estate at Sugar Pine Point State
Park followed by fine wines, exquisite hors d’oeuvres and the
wisdom of Mark Twain presented by McAvoy Layne. Call 530-583-
9911 or visit www.SierraStateParks.org.
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inclined to
LAKE TAHOE
TRUE TAHOE
Pristine. Unspoiled. Picture perfect. Nestled on the
tranquil north shore, Incline Village is authentic
Lake Tahoe at its fnest. With two acclaimed golf
courses overlooking the crystal blue lake waters, a
top-rated tennis center, gaming action and gorgeous
venues for your dream wedding or special event,
Incline Village is your escape from the ordinary.
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Sept. 7 Donner “Empty Museum” Party! A new
museum is being built at Donner Memorial State Park and is set
to open this coming winter. The Sierra State Parks Foundation
is holding a community party, before the interpretive exhibits
are installed, to celebrate. Call 530-583-9911 or visit www.
SierraStateParks.org.
Sept. 5 Fall Trail Day at DL Bliss State Park
Celebrate the beauty of Fall with a guided hike along the
spectacular Rubicon Trail. Hike from the white sands of Lester
Beach to the Boat-In camp in Emerald Bay, where lunch will
be waiting for you before you begin the hike back to your car.
For more event information all 530-583-9911 or visit www.
SierraStateParks.org.
Sept. 6 Community Table 2013 The amazing
Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook will host Parasol’s Community
Table 2013 featuring a celebrity chef. Last year’s event was an
evening of philanthropic magic. The chef will be announced in
May. For reservations contact [email protected] or visit www.
parasol.org to purchase tickets. Call 775-298-0184.
Sept. 7-8 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine
Festival Every now and then, life conspires for a moment of
near perfection. Around here, that is defned as blue skies, fne
wine, amazing creations of renowned chefs and the frst traces
of autumn. Northstar California Resort, Truckee, visit www.
gotahoenorth.com/events.
Sept. 7-8 Pacifc Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Historic
Downtown Truckee, Family-oriented two-day event with an array
of fne arts and crafts. Meet the artisans. Visit www.pacifcfnearts.
com.
Sept. 8 Tunderbird Winemaker’s Dinner Chef
Jason Friendy of Six Peaks Grille joins Julio, Amalia and Florencia
Palmaz to host the Winemaker’s Dinners at Thunderbird Lake
Tahoe. Fundraiser, an unforgettable evening that includes estate
tours, a sunset dinner, and exciting auction. Call 775-832-8752 or
visit www.ThunderbirdTahoe.org to book individual or the dinner
series.com.
Sept. 19 Guest lecture: Tird Tursdays series:
Secrets of the Gatekeepers Tahoe City’s Gatekeeper is
alive and well, but doesn’t live at the cabin anymore. Gatekeeper
John Sutter and the Federal Water Master will tell us all about the
history of the outlet gates and their management. Gatekeeper’s
Museum is at 130 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, next to Fanny
Bridge (outlet gates). visit www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Sept. 19 Olive Oil Presentation and Tasting Dr.
Selina Wang is the Research Director at the UC Davis Olive Center.
She will present the research UC Davis has conducted on olive
oil, including testing quality control on imported olive oils and
documenting consumer preferences. There will be a tasting of
different olive oils along with the presentation at 291 Country Club
Drive, Incline Village. Contact: [email protected] or 775-881-
7560.
Oct. 3 Passport to Dining North Tahoe’s most affordable
food, wine and beer tasting event where attendees enjoy food
tastings from local restaurants and wine, beer and spirits tastings.
This sell-out event also includes an amazing silent auction featuring
Northern California Getaway Packages, a raffe, live music and
more! Cost is $30 advance. North Tahoe Event Center, 6-9 p.m.,
Kings Beach, 530-546-9000, visit www.NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
Tahoe City Grape Stomp
Sept. 6 Tahoe City Grape Stomp The Tahoe City
Grape Stomp will be a stompin’ good time at the Cobblestone
Center in the heart of Tahoe City, 5-7 p.m. Teams of four will
stomp their feet off to win great prizes. Each participant will
receive an etched memento wine glass and each team will receive
a bottle of wine. Visit www.visittahoecity.com.
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www.LakeTahoeTransit.com
Oct. 5 & 6 Donner Party Hike Explore the Paths of
History. Celebrate Truckee’s rich history with a weekend of hikes.
Reservations are required. Guided hike, barbecue lunch and
afternoon activities. Visit www.truckee.com or contact the Truckee
Donner Chamber of Commerce at 866-443-2027 or 530-587-2757
for additional information. Special lodging packages are available.
Oct. 12 Fall Festival The Fall Festival is one of Tahoe Donner’s
biggest events of the year. Attendees can enjoy arts and crafts
vendors, doggie dip, fun run, beer tasting, pumpkin patch, and a
kid’s carnival with games and food, a rock climbing wall and much
more. Northwoods Clubhouse, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost $15 for an
unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket. Tahoe Donner, 530-587-9437,
www.tahoedonner.com/rec-programs.
Nov. 9 & 10 Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness
Weekend Granlibakken Resort. An event that offers information
and inspiration on health and well-being for women. WWW
includes educational classes, yoga, ki gong, vendor fair, food and
wine, health fair and Zumba Party. WWW is $109, additional
charge for some items. Visit www.granlibakken.com for more
details and contact [email protected]. ▲
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ESCAPE?
inclined to
Considered by many to be one of the top courses in
the West, this 18-hole, par 72 course has everything
you would expect from a Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
masterpiece – including some of the best Lake Tahoe
views in the region.
Don’t have time for 18? Play our Mountain Course instead, which includes FREE club
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TOUGH MUDDER RETURNS FOR TWO RUNNINGS THIS SUMMER AT NORTHSTAR
A contestant labors through a mud-filled course during the 2012 summer event at Northstar California.
Courtesy photo: Tough Mudder
T
ough Mudder, the premier adventure challenge
series in the world, will return to Northstar
California Resort in North Lake Tahoe on July 13
and 14 and Sept. 28 and 29, 2013.
Tough Mudder events are 10-plus-mile obstacle courses
designed by British Special Forces to test all around
strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Tough
Mudder’s innovative courses have attracted 750,000
inspiring participants worldwide to date. Trough Tough
Mudder, these participants have raised more than $5
million for the Wounded Warrior Project.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tough Mudder and its
participants back to Northstar this summer and fall. It
was incredible witnessing the determination and drive of
those who participated last year, and I can only imagine
what obstacles the course will feature this season at
Northstar,” said Bill Rock, chief operating offi cer at
Northstar. “One of the most impactful parts of the event is
the pep talk given as each wave of participants gets ready
to head out onto the course. Tough Mudder’s support of
the Wounded Warrior Project is an incredible reminder
of the sacrifce our military gives on behalf of our country
every day.”
Registration is open for both events. Registration before
June 14 costs $145 for Saturday’s event and $135 for
Sunday’s event; prices increase by $45 after June 14.
Registration cost includes an event T-shirt, a hard-earned
beer, bragging rights and live music during the post-event
party.
Spectator tickets will be available for sale online for $20
until noon on the Friday before the event weekends. Tey
will be sold for $40, cash only, onsite. For the safety of pets,
participants and spectators, dogs will not be permitted
on the mountain at Northstar during the Tough Mudder
event weekends.
Aside from ofering a unique physical challenge to
participants, Tough Mudder also serves as a fundraiser
for the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonproft that raises
awareness and enlists the public’s aid for the needs of
injured service members. Learn more about the project
at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
For more information on Tough Mudder,
or to register, visit www.ToughMudder.com.
TOUGH MUDDER BY THE NUMBERS
YEAR EVENtS PARticiPANtS WoUNDED WARRioR PRoJEct
2010 3 20,000 $500,000 raised
2011 14 140,000 $2 million raised
2012 35 460,000+ $4 million raised
78%: Average percentage of participants who fnish a Tough Mudder
80%: Percentage of participants who do Tough Mudder as part of a team
1,000+: Number of people who have the Tough Mudder logo permanently
tattooed on their body
3.5 HOURS: Average time it takes to fnish a Tough Mudder course
10 TO 12 MILES: Length of a Tough Mudder course
25 TO 30 OBSTACLES: Number of obstacles on each Tough Mudder course
76% MALE • 24% FEMALE • AVERAGE AGE: 29
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Source: Tough Mudder
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ESCAPE?
inclined to
Considered by many to be one of the top courses in
the West, this 18-hole, par 72 course has everything
you would expect from a Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
masterpiece – including some of the best Lake Tahoe
views in the region.
Don’t have time for 18? Play our Mountain Course instead, which includes FREE club
rentals. Choose either the front or back nine, or take on both!
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Accommodation Station 37
Action Watersports - South Shore 5
Action Watersports - Incline Village 8
Alpine Antiquer 45
Alpine Mini Storage 169
Ann Nichols & Co. 99
Austin’s Restaurant 125
Backstreet Framers 106
Barifot/Baricolor 28
Barton Health 42
Beacon Bar & Grill 131
Bella Lago Aesthetics 101
Big Blue Adventure 26
Bike the West 159
Bite 125
Bleu Wave Cruises 177
Bluestone Jewelry 45
Boathouse on the Pier 122
Bowl Incline 98
Burger Me! 9
Cal Neva Resort, Spa & Casino 135
Camp Richardson Resort & Marina 5
Cedar House Sport Hotel 17
Chambers Landing 87
Chaney House 87
Chart House 105
Chase International 179
Chester’s Reno Harley Davidson 67
Cobblestone Center 44, 45
Coldwell Banker McKinney - 3 Sisters 33
Coldwell Banker McKinney - Rentals 84
Coldwell Banker McKinney & Associates 151
Coldwell Banker Select Realty - Incline 26
Coldwell Banker Select Realty - Previews 10
Cottonwood Restaurant 123
Coyote Moon Golf Course 57
Craig Zager - Coldwell Banker Select Realty 13
Crosby’s 119
Crystal Bay Club 106
Decorating Den Interiors 80
Dickson Realty - Cindy & Troy Browning 33
Dockside 700 Lakefront Grill 65
Edgewood Golf Course (South) 180
eFit & Sports 64
Elk Grove Subaru 15
Eskaton Village - Grass Valley 38
Eskaton Village - Placerville 39
Fiberglass Specialties 65
FiRE + iCE 112
Firesign Cafe 87
Fresh Ketch 66
Gallery Keoki 101
Gateway Urgent Care 173
Geared for Games 28
Granlibakken 86
Gravity Shop 44
H2O Sports 177
Harrahs-Harveys Lake Tahoe 7
Heavenly Lake Tahoe 4
Illusion Fusion 113
Incline At Tahoe Realty 42
Incline Boat Storage & Marine 51
Incline Car Wash 98
Incline Spirits & Cigars 104
Incline Vacation Rentals 137
IVGID Drink Tahoe Tap Water 153
IVGID - Championship Golf Course 175
IVGID - Recreation Center 54
IVGID - Incline Village 171
James Harold Galleries 151
Dr. Karen Kucharski 58
Kalifornia Jean Bar 45
Kawasaki/ Yamaha of Reno 145
La Mexicana 32
Lake Tahoe Cruises 43
Lake Tahoe Deluxe Vacation Rentals 141
Lake Tahoe Holidays Gift Store 84
Lake Tahoe Hot Air Balloons 81
Lake Tahoe Parasailing 75
Lake Tahoe Real Estate 57
Lake Tahoe School 153
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber 163
Lake Tahoe Summerfest 169
Lake Tahoe Wedding & Honeymoon Assoc. 20
Lake Tahoe Yoga 26
Lakeshore Realty Associates 11
Lakeside Inn & Casino 103
Lakeside Pizza $ Sports Bar 118
Lather & Fizz 44, 83
MacDuf’s Pub 119
Marmot Vacation Rentals 17
Marriott Timber Lodge 104
Marynell Hartnett 86
Mellow Fellow 104
MontBleu - Ciera Steak + Chophouse (South) 2
MontBleu - Blu & Opal Ultra Lounge 115
Mountain Hardware 32
Mountain Home Center (North) 2
Mountain Postal Pack and Ship 92
Nevada Opera Association 118
Northstar California 3
North Lake Tahoe Historical Society 29
North Tahoe Arts 29
North Tahoe Business Assoc. 33
North Tahoe Water Sports 75
Obexer’s General Store 87
Overland Meat Seafood Deli 93
Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop 44
Pacifc Fine Arts Festivals 99
Paco’s Truckee River Bicycle 105
Paradise Timeshare Resales 54
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation 100
Peter Spain Photography 96
Red, White & Tahoe Blue Inc. 165
Reno Tahoe Rustic Decor 178
Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe 6
Ritz Carlton Residences (North) 180
Rookie’s 131
Rufes & Rufnecks 45
Schafer’s Mill 59
Scusa Italian Ristorante 123
Dr. Jack Semmens DDS 44
Sidestreet Boutique 61
Sierra Mobile Pet Spa 153
Sierra Nevada Properties 85
Sierra Speed 99
Sierra Sports Care & Chiropractic 45
Sierra State Parks Foundation 86
Sierra Verde Group 12
Ski Run Boat Company 73
Sno-Flake Drive-In 118
Sorensen’s Resort 60
Soule Domain 112
South Shore Bikes 92
South Tahoe Standup Paddle 64
Sowing Basil 80
Sport Haus 97
Squaw Valley Academy 141
Squaw Valley USA 21
StealTodaysDeal.com 161
Styles for Less 93
Suddenlink Communications 100
Sugar Pine Gifts 135
SUP Tahoe 72
Sustainable Tahoe 92
Swiss Lakewood 112
T’s Mesquite Rotisserie 123
Tahoe Adventure Company 83
Tahoe Bicycle Company 73
Tahoe Bleu Wave 177
Tahoe Cakes by Grace 106
Tahoe Center for Orthopedics 42
Tahoe City Boat Rentals 65
Tahoe City Downtown Association 28, 29
Tahoe City Marina 65
Tahoe Deliver 106
Tahoe Donner Assoc. 55
Tahoe Expedition Academy 50
Tahoe Forest Hospital 55
Tahoe Keys Marina 66
Tahoe MarineSupply.com 65
Tahoe Mountain Brewery 44
Tahoe Mountain Sports 27
Tahoe Real Estate Group 86
Tahoe Rug Studio 45
Tahoe Sailing Charters 65
Tahoe South Chamber 160
Tahoe Sport Fishing 73
Tahoe Trail Running Series 26
Tahoe Trout Farm 141
TahoeWakeboarding.com 65
Tahoma Lodge 86
Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum 137
Te Getaway Cafe 105
Te Store 28
Te Studio Lake Tahoe 135
Te Treehouse 112
Te Village Center 117
Tunderbird Lodge 145
Timber Cove Marina & Lodge 122
TNT TMA Emerald Bay Shuttle 173
TNT TMA Night Rider 118
TNT TMA North Lake Water Shuttle 151
TNT TMA North Lake Airport Express 84
Truckee Downtown Merchants 77
Uncorked Wine Shop & Wine Bar 44
Valhalla Festival 157
Village Ski Loft 92
Dr. Charles Virden 101
West Shore Association 86, 87
West Shore Cafe 119
West Shore Sports 87
Whittell Booster Club 100
Wild Alaskan 118
Willard’s Sport Shop 29
Woodwind Cruises 60, 77
Wyland Art Galleries 149
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