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North Lake Tahoe
SQUAW ALPINE TRANSIT COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE FREE MOUNTAINEER
On-Demand Shuttle Service for the 2020-21 Winter Season OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) - Squaw Alpine Transit Company (SATCo), the nonprofit formed as a collaborative effort by Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ homeowner associations, lodging properties, and the ski resort, announced the return of its complimentary Mountaineer on-demand shuttle service provided within the two valleys [...]
Gear Reviews
BUILT FOR SPEED DISRUPTION: PISTE PERFORMANCE THAT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD
This winter, K2 Skis is launching a whole new ski line for the speed freaks of this world.The Disruption collection brings together intergalactic tech with K2’s revolutionary edge — because skiing isn’t about winning races it’s about having fun. It was 50 years ago that man first set foot on the moon. Setting sail towards [...]
Gear Reviews
POC unveil Jeremy Jones and POW collection
Based on the foundations laid in a decade long partnership, POC are releasing a Jeremy Jones and Protect Our Winters (POW) collaboration collection which supports positive action for environmental change by contributing 10% of all proceeds directly to POW’s work.More than a decade after he founded Protect Our Winters, Jeremy Jones, the ten-time Big Mountain Rider [...]
Death Valley
Peak Named After Endangered Pupfishes
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Earlier this year, the Domestic Names Committee of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names voted unanimously to approve the proposal to name a peak after the Devils Hole pupfish and Ash Meadows Amargosa pupfish. At 4,355 feet in elevation, the previously un-named Pupfish Peak is a high point in an area [...]
Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe Prepares for Winter with Health Safeguards and Safe Ski Operation Plans
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. (winter 2020-21) — North Lake Tahoe ski resorts, lodging properties, restaurants and winter recreation sites are gearing up for winter, modifying their operations and expanding healthsafeguards to guarantee a safe and enjoyable winter season in North Lake Tahoe.While some ski resorts may differ slightly in their operations, social distancing, mask requirements [...]
Lake Tahoe
Winter Trekking On The Tahoe Rim Trail
Best Places to Enjoy winter on the Tahoe Rim Trail The Tahoe rim trail is one of the most popular summer destinations for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Tahoe basin. But come winter the trail give easy access to some of the best Snowshoe / Cross country experiences in the Tahoe basin making it [...]
Food & Tap
TAKEOUT TAHOE SUPPORTS REGIONAL RESTAURANTS
North Lake Tahoe launches Takeout Tahoe to support and promote regional restaurants As cooler temperatures and capacity limitations impact restaurant operations, the North Tahoe destination offers critical support to local dining establishments. NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) recently launched Takeout Tahoe, an initiative to support and promote local restaurants through fall, [...]
HWY 395
Favorite Mono County destinations look completely different with a touch of snow.
Popular summer destinations take on a cool vibe during winter in Mono County, where there’s much more to the snowy season than world-class skiing and adventurous snow sports. Enjoy a road trip to see favorite destinations that bustle with activity in the summertime transformed into quiet, peaceful winter wonderlands. As the lakes freeze and everything [...]
industry news
2020 Fire Year highlights importance of forest health
Looking BackDecember is a special time of year when our thoughts turn to family and friends, and communities come together to celebrate the season. It also marks the end of the year. And what a year it was. Together, we experienced unprecedented events including a record-breaking wildland fire year in the Pacific Southwest Region. The [...]
Alpine County
A Beautiful Snowy trek at Grover’s Hot Springs State Park 2021
Winter Adventure in Markleville Ca at Grover's Hot Spring State Park is a locals favorite for waterfalls and big trees. Tamarack Fire Update - As of Feb 2022 this trail is closed due to the devastating fire that occurred in Summer 2021. Markleville ca - February 2021 - A fresh coats of powder surprised the [...]
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