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Truckee Follies Coming to Town

This year's theme is TruckeeVision, but as usual the Follies will make fun of all things Truckee. "It's like a high end, X-rated Montey Python," says regular participant and Truckee architect Matt Rusanoff.

Sierra Sun to Absorb Tahoe World

McClatchy publishes the Sacramento Bee and roughly a dozen other papers, about the same number as the Swift Newspapers, Inc. of Reno. Swift owns our Sun and World as well as the Bonanza and South Lake Tahoe's Tribune. Swift also owns other papers in Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon.

'06 Snow Festival Ends...March-uary Snow Continues

The festival wrapped up in its usual style as hundreds of revelers gathered on the snow-covered River Ranch patio to view a vast selection of snow sculptures created that day. The contest pits local teams against each other trying to win the most points, as awarded by an illustrious panel of judges, for their sculpture entry.

Unpublished Letters of Tamsen Donner--Part 1

Poor decisions on the long trail, a lack of leadership, bad advice, and an early winter trapped the Donner-led group before it could cross the Sierra crest and reach the safety of California. More than once during that brutal winter Tamsen refused an opportunity to escape with rescue parties; instead she chose to stay behind with her husband, George, who was seriously ill and could not travel.

30th Annual Great Ski Race: Tahoe to Truckee

For the second year in a row the winner was Patrick Weaver of Bend, Oregon who crossed the line in 1 hour and 19 minutes. With the new, cold snow on the ground, the winning time was 12 minutes slower than last year.

Beth Reid won the woman's division in 1 hour, 29 minutes...15 minutes slower than last year's winner.

Ski Link Between Squaw and Alpine?

Called White Wolf, the 460-acre parcel he secured in 1989 lies between Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe. It includes 75 acres within the Palisades Tahoe Ski Corp boundaries. Since 1990 Squaw has rented the land from Caldwell.

Truckee Ranks as Snowiest Town in USA

2006

Snow Festival '06 Polar Bear Swim. Tester Wins #10

A cold breeze chilled the crowd as it waited for the daring swimmers to arrive. An orange U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat was on safety duty near the pier. An officer aboard announced that the water temperature was 37.9 degrees, 2 degrees colder than last year.

U.S. Hockey Dream Team Gets Chuckwagon Gold

Why couldn't we win more than one game? How could we tie Latvia? Why did we look, sound, and play so pathetic? After all, we won silver in 2002. Now I know. Our hockey players eat too much.

Avalanche DANGER: Tips on Staying Alive in Deep Powder

• Do not ski alone. Buddy up with another skier or snowboarder and stay within sight of your partner. This means stopping and watching your partner descend, then proceeding downhill while he or she watches you.
• Ski or board carefully in trees or on un-groomed areas. Stay on terrain that fits your skill level.

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