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LOST LEGEND # 13: Evidence Uncovered of Possible, Early Tahoe Civilization

In January 2008 there were huge storms that created avalanches in numerous places. On February 7, XC skiers in the rugged Sierra backcountry north of Palisades Tahoe encountered an object partially buried in the snow.

Six Great Ski Runs

These sites aren't sanctioned by any determined faith. They simply provide the subsistence and potential for participating in one of the world's greatest winter playgrounds.

Early '04 Winter Storm--Endless, It Seemed

During January a long parade of powerful, cold storms has pummeled the Tahoe Basin with deep, fluffy powder via an active series of storms barreling down out of the Gulf of Alaska. The run is over for now. High pressure with mainly dry conditions is forecast to keep winter storms at bay through much of this week.

14 Days

Skiing: Ahab vs. The White Whale

It was at Heavenly's World Cup Run on Sunday, February 10, 1991. Those in attendance saw something they would never forget.

Bill Johnson: "Nosepicker"

WEATHER: La Niña Still Going Strong--January 2008

Since Lake Tahoe lies at the southern edge of the typical Pacific Northwest patterns, local weather is likely to be a mix of wet and dry.

First Climber of Mt. Everest Dies

The pair had set out at 6:30 a.m. from a camp high above the South Col on the Southwest Face of Mount Everest and began the ascent. Fighting through snow, winding along an exposed ridgeline with drops of over 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) on either side, scrambling up steep, rocky steps, and finally climbing a sloping snowfield, the two reached the summit at 11:30 a.m.

LOST LEGEND #3: Tahoe People Seize the Day

It all started long ago when the early people of the area, named Qua, took upon themselves the task of proactively building on their good fortune and sharing it with others.

Squaw Valley--The Palisades & Daydreams, the Film

So begins the opening narration of the ski film Daydreams. Shot and edited during the winter and spring of 1974-75 by Tahoe native, Craig Beck, the epic film remains the last un-forked pea on the plate of American ski film making.

EXCLUSIVE: Blizzard & Storm Analysis

The potentially dangerous conditions were associated with a powerful storm that was still more than two days away.

"Storm of Historic Proportions"

LOST LEGEND #9: The Tahoe Fountain of Youth

The elusive fountain has been "found" in many places throughout the ages, often where explorers of the time have been or fantasized. Such places have included Asia, the Middle East, the Bahamas, Japan, and, closer to home, Florida. Here, for example, is a famous Japanese Fairy Tale:

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