Tahoetopia

Famous Skiers from Tahoe

Trying to choose a Tahoe, all-star team can give anybody indigestion, especially when the selection criteria are vague. No doubt it's a testament to the strength of the local breeding grounds when Eric and Sandra Poulsen, two of America's greatest racers in the past, don't even end up on the list of twenty.

Mt. Rose Snow Station

Skiers and boarders prefer deep powder, but hydrologists, reservoir operators, ranchers, farmers, boaters, and city folk depend upon the snowpack for its water content, not its depth.

Local, World-Class Athletes 'Wow!' Truckee Elementary

The five were past Olympic skiers, Tamara McKinney and Kristin Krone; Olympic and Paralympic athlete, Candace Cable; speed skier, Jeff Hamilton; and extreme skier, Shane McConkey. Freestyle skier, C.R.

Tips: Staying Alive While Skiing/Boarding in Powder

Here are tips on how to minimize risks associated with winter storms in the mountains.
• 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.

Grammar Makes a Comeback

Today there is a snowstorm of books on grammar; they are selling like $10 ski tickets would sell. The rebirth of interest in effective writing is born out of necessity. "To your readers you are as you write," says Sierra Sam of Tahoe City.

Skiing: Time is Suspended

Ahead of me, Tom Telluride boogied more expertly and enthusiastically, "shaking my assets," he bragged out loud. He had been righteously shaking them since the mid-seventies when we both first moved to Lake Tahoe. It all seems so long ago.

Guest Houses Debated in Subdivision Approval

The subdivision, which abuts Tudor Lane and Allenby Way, allows 31 single-family lots plus additional sites for snow storage and a tennis court. Lots will range from 17,000 to 21,000 sq feet, and 56% of the site will be dedicated to public trails. A conservation easement will be recorded to ensure no tree removal or future disturbance of the site.

The Curse of Orson Hyde

It's been some years since the last big one--the New Year's flood of 1997. I believe our local flood problems date back to 1862 and Orson Hyde.

Utah Territory

Final Charge Is 'Murder' in Tahoe City, Road-Rage Killing

"The evidence suggests the defendant [Brooks] was the aggressor throughout the entire incident, culminating in the unwarranted stabbing of the victim [Ash]," wrote Judge J. Richard Couzens in his ruling released January 11. "There is rational evidence that supports the charge of murder."

The Auburn Ski Club--A Super Secret

It is a unique ski club in that it has both Alpine and Nordic programs. The club does not sell daily tickets. People join the club to gain access to the area, and they pay a small fee for a season pass. The club's 14KM system of cross-country trails is well groomed for skating and striding, and it provides excellent views of Castle Peak.

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