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Angela Hawse Presents ‘Small but Mighty’ at the Winter Speaker Series

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — On February 7, Angela Hawse will join the 24-25 Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series lineup, presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, with her presentation of "Small but Mighty". Attend the event in person at the Palisades …

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SOS Outreach, Northstar Host Parents Ride Day

TRUCKEE, Calif. – SOS Outreach, a youth development nonprofit, offered parents of program participants the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time ever. Thanks to support from Northstar California and Vail Resorts Epic Promise, complimentary …

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Skiing for Schools Program Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Education

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Skiers and snowboarders can now pre-purchase reduced-rate lift tickets through the Excellence in Education Foundation's annual Skiing for Schools program, which is celebrating 35 years this season. The fundraiser offers access to premier North Lake Tahoe ski …

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Alpenglow Sports’ Lineup of Winter Events Continues With Winter Speaker Series #2 and Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports has announced its early January 2025 events calendar. On Thursday, January 2, the 19th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, continues with pioneering snowboarder, and stage three breast …

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Boreal Mountain California Opens Friday

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. – The wait is over and winter kicks off at Boreal Mountain for skiers and riders. Boreal will open to the public on Friday, November 22, for its 60th season, with skiing and snowboarding beginning at 9 …

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Family Playland at Soda Springs

Soda Springs
Soda Springs is a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family. For kids ages 7 and younger, the Planet Kids snow play area features tubing carousels, tubing lanes, snow volcanoes to climb, and more. Families can …

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Heavenly Pushes Opening Up to Nov. 20. Northstar Nov. 22, Kirkwood Dec. 6

Northstar California | Katey Hamill
California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are looking ahead to the upcoming ski and ride season and are already planning for the snow to start falling. Heavenly will open on Nov. 20, followed …

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Comment on E-Bike Trail Usage

Gary Gleason | Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment and Draft Decision Notice for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system …

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Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to North Lake Tahoe for 6th Annual Screening

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports announced their sixth annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. The two-night programming, from November 1st-2nd 2024, will feature films that are thought-provoking, educational, and awe inspiring as they relate to themes …

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Tahoe Expedition Academy Gear Market Is Back

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Tahoe Expedition Academy announced the return of its annual Gear Market fundraiser event to celebrate the start of the new school year and give families a chance to purchase everything they'd need at low costs—from camping gear and …

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Women Pave the Way: Inclusivity in Mountain Biking, Blazing the Trail for Women Leaders

With the summer season bringing an entirely new set of outdoor recreation activities to Lake Tahoe, mountain biking is a highly frequented, adventurous activity that's beloved by many Tahoe locals and visitors to the area alike. Like many action-based recreational …

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Local Pilots Soar in Air Race Classic, Securing Second Place in First Attempt

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Local pilots Sarah Krammen from Truckee and Raj Karwa from Incline Village secured second place in the 47th annual Air Race Classic (ARC), competing against 48 teams and approximately 125 women pilots. Held from June 18-21, the …

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Dames of Dirt: Empowering Women in Mountain Biking

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In celebration of female empowerment and camaraderie, Northstar Resort hosted its highly anticipated women's mountain biking event on Sunday, July 28. This event, now in its third year, continues to break down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated …

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How to Bike Donner Memorial State Park

Yes, Donner Memorial State Park has an interesting past (most of us know the story of the Donner Party) making its mark in the big migration of settlers coming out west to build a better life, their oxen pulling slow-moving …

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Your Guide to Tahoe Disc Golf

It's a sport for the casual recreator or the fierce competitor. Disc golf began its evolution in the seventies after Ed Headrick, nicknamed "Steady" Ed, designed the modern-day Frisbee. What started with Ed and his son challenging each other to …

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Ultimate Tahoe Family Summer Bucket List

Tahoe Via Ferrata
The Tahoe Sierra is an adventureland of fun family friendly activities to enjoy from easy hiking trails to free concerts, movies and shows. Enjoy horseback riding adventures or local ropes courses. Enjoy a guided star tour or …

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Donkey Town and El Burro Trails to Close for Cabin Creek Forest Restoration Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – According to the Truckee Dirt Union the Donkey Town and El Burro trail closures are expected to begin as early as next week, and will remain closed for the remainder of 2024. The trails will remain open …

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Visit Truckee-Tahoe Celebrates Five Years as Sponsor of Truckee Tahoe Gravel Race

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Visit Truckee-Tahoe announced the return of the Truckee Tahoe Gravel on June 29, 2024, organized by Bike Monkey. This year's race is set to be more thrilling than ever with significant updates designed to enhance the competitive …

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Celebrate Truckee Bike Month: Community Events, Bike Pledges, and Exciting Challenges Await

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee proudly announces the celebration of Truckee Bike Month this June. Designed to encourage cycling, showcase its many benefits, and celebrate regional bike culture, Truckee Bike Month offers activities for everyone, from seasoned cyclists …

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Truckee 8th Grader Wins California Junior Rodeo Association Pole Bending State Championship

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tegan Rickenbach, an eighth grader from Truckee, recently won the California Junior Rodeo Association Pole Bending State Championship held in Red Bluff. Rickenbach has been riding horses competitively since she was seven years old and rides six …

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