Tahoe
All of the stories from the North Lake and South Lake Tahoe areas
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Sep- 2021 -21 September
Sierra-at-Tahoe Fire Assessment Finds Chair Lift Damage
On the night of August 29, the Caldor Fire picked up steam in the Sierra Nevada and moved into beloved…
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21 September
Highway 50 to Reopen Over the Sierra Following Month-Long Caldor Fire Closure
Following a month of closures on Highway 50 between Sacramento and Tahoe, the popular stretch of roadway is set to…
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19 September
Temporary Access Granted to Homeowners in the Caldor Fire Burn Zone Along Highway 50
Press Release from the U.S. Forest Service: Residents and property owners can access their properties inside the closed area between…
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15 September
South Lake Tahoe Welcomes Residents Home and Eager to Host Visitors
With more than 22,000 residents returning home, businesses opening their doors to employees and customers, and schools in session starting…
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14 September
Sierra-at-Tahoe Details Damage Done by Caldor Fire
On the night of August 29, the Caldor Fire picked up steam in the Sierra Nevada and moved into beloved…
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13 September
Palisades Prognostications: Why Squaw Valley Got it Right with its New Name and Logo
We’ve deliberated for more than a decade about whether Squaw Valley should change its name. Today, the right decision was…
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13 September
Squaw Valley Announces Brand-New Name
After much conversation and deliberation, Squaw Valley has announced its new name will be… Palisades Tahoe! That’s right, one of…
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9 September
Returning South Lake Tahoe Evacuees Urged to Help Keep Bears Wild
Residents and visitors returning to the South Lake and West Shore areas of Lake Tahoe should be aware that bears…
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3 September
Looters Are Being Found All Over the Evacuation Zone in South Lake Tahoe
The towns of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers remain completely evacuated do to the nearby Caldor Fire. With 10,000 homes…
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1 September
All State Parks in the Tahoe Basin Are Closed Due to the Caldor Fire
Emerald Bay through a haze of smoke With the Caldor Fire sending 37,000 Tahoe residents into evacuations and dangerous smoke…
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1 September
Here’s Everything Fire Crews Have Done to Protect South Lake Tahoe Homes from the Caldor Fire
When the Caldor Fire descended down Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin Monday night, it seemed like a certainty that…
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Aug- 2021 -31 August
Mandatory Evacuations Extend to Nevada’s Kingsbury Grade, Zephyr Cove Due to Caldor Fire
Photo by CHP South Lake Tahoe Mandatory evacuations for the Caldor Fire have now been extended into the Nevada side…
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31 August
Caldor Fire Approaches Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Webcam image of Kirkwood on 8/31 Strong winds are pushing the Caldor Fire near South Lake Tahoe into different neighborhoods…
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31 August
Firefighters Hold Caldor Fire Away From Meyers Homes Overnight with Strong Winds Forecast Today
The firefighters have appeared to successfully hold the Caldor Fire south of homes in Meyers on Monday night and Tuesday…
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30 August
Caldor Fire Video Shows Extreme Wind, Firefighters Surrounded by Flying Embers
*Note: this video was taken the night of Sunday, August 29th. It does not reflect the current situation of the…
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30 August
Caldor Fire Makes Push into Meyers, Evacuation Warnings Expanded Past Nevada’s Casino Row
Current heatmap as of 9:30 pm Monday The Caldor Fire continues its terrifying move towards South Lake Tahoe Monday night,…
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30 August
Behind the Fire Line: Take a Drive Through Echo Summit Following Caldor Fire Damage
The Caldor Fire continues to move at a rapid pace through the Sierra and towards South Lake Tahoe. With much…
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30 August
Full Evacuation Order Creates Traffic Nightmare in South Lake Tahoe
A mandatory evacuation order was announced for South Lake Tahoe Monday morning, sending hoards of cars trying to escape the…
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30 August
Mandatory Evacuations Expand Into South Lake Tahoe and West Shore
The increased activity on the Caldor Fire over Echo Summit has forced officials to expand mandatory evacuations into South Lake…
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30 August
‘Looking Down a Gun Barrel.’ South Lake Tahoe Residents Should Evacuate Sooner Rather Than Later
The next two days will provide crucial for fire officials to save lives and structures in the Tahoe Basin threatened…
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30 August
Early Reports Show Caldor Fire Damage at Sierra-at-Tahoe
The Caldor Fire burned through the summit above South Lake Tahoe on Sunday night, including the beloved Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort.…
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30 August
South Lake Tahoe Police Conduct Door-to-Door Evacuations as Caldor Fire Approaches
The Caldor Fire made a strong run towards South Lake Tahoe overnight as evacuations expanded throughout the region, calling for…
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30 August
Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage Shows Cabins Up in Flames in Twin Bridges
The Caldor Fire intensified over the Sierra this weekend, moving quickly towards Echo Summit and forcing heavy evacuations all the…
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29 August
Evacuation Warning Issued For South Lake Tahoe All the Way to Stateline
Map of evacuation in Tahoe. Red is mandatory and yellow is a warning Expanded evacuations have hit the Tahoe Basin,…
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29 August
Webcam Footage Shows the Caldor Fire Burning Through Sierra-at-Tahoe
The Caldor Fire continues its destructive path through the Sierra, quickly moving east towards South Lake Tahoe. The fire has…
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29 August
Evacuation Orders Expanded as Strong Winds Push Caldor Fire Towards Lake Tahoe
Evacuations were expanded in the Tahoe region on Sunday night with the Caldor Fire continuing its dangerous march towards more…
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29 August
‘We Are Prepared to Fight.’ Caldor Fire Continues to Creep Towards Sierra-at-Tahoe
With the Caldor Fire creeping towards Sierra-at-Tahoe, firefighters have positioned their equipment to defend the popular ski resort just west…
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28 August
Tahoe Officials Ask Public to Postpone Visits Due to Caldor Fire Danger and Smoke
Tourism officials in South Lake Tahoe have asked potential visitors to the area to postpone their trips due to heavy…
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26 August
The Flames of the Caldor Fire Can Now Be Seen from the Sierra-at-Tahoe Webcam
As the Caldor Fire continues its frightening path towards Lake Tahoe, hundreds of homes have burned and thousands of residents…
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26 August
Video Shows Firefighters Riding Up Kirkwood Chairlift to Fight the Caldor Fire
Residents of the Lake Tahoe Basin are on edge as the Caldor Fire continues its dangerous approach to some of…
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23 August
Caldor Fire Nears Beloved Tahoe Ski Resorts
The Caldor Fire continues to grow in the Eldorado National Forest between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, destroying 400 homes and…
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19 August
Woman Attacked by Bear While Camping at Lake Tahoe
Photo by Patrick A 25-year-old woman was camping on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe over the weekend when she was…
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16 August
Are There Frozen Bodies at the Bottom of Lake Tahoe?
Sitting at 6,225 feet elevation as the largest alpine lake in North America, there is plenty to be fascinated with…
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5 August
Popular Lake Tahoe Destination Closed Due to Bubonic Plague
Photo by Meritt Thomas For the second year in a row, the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Kiva Beach in South…
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3 August
‘Tamarack’ the Burned Bear Cub Escapes Wildlife Facility, On the Loose in South Lake Tahoe
It was a touching story when wildlife officials rescued a 6-mont-old bear cub that was badly burned in the Tamarack…
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Jul- 2021 -29 July
Shocking Video Shows Plane Crashing Into Tahoe Neighborhood
A tragic plane crash happened in the Truckee, California on Monday, with all six people aboard the Bombardier CL 600…
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26 July
Treatment Underway for Bear Cub Burned in the Tamarack Fire
When devastating wildfires hit the Northern California wilderness, we immediately think of all the humans who could lose their homes…
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19 July
S**** Valley Alpine Meadows to Host Washoe Cultural Tours
SVAM is excited to announce a new on-mountain summer experience: the Washoe Cultural Tour, beginning Monday, July 12. Not only is…
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12 July
Bear Beach? Sightings on the Rise at Crowded Lake Tahoe Destination
Pope Beach is a popular place for locals and tourists to take in the summer sun in South Lake Tahoe.…
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6 July
9 Can’t-Miss Summer Adventures in Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli It’s summertime in Northern California, meaning the pristine outdoor destinations of the region are primed for an…
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2 July
OPINION: Bear Shooting in South Lake Tahoe Should Be an Opportunity for Education, Not Outrage
The recent incident in which a visitor to South Lake Tahoe returned to his vacation rental one evening and shot…
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1 July
Lake Tahoe Tourist Shoots Charging Bear in Vacation Rental
Photo by Marion hobbs A man visiting the Lake Tahoe area returned to his vacation rental after dining out to…
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Jun- 2021 -28 June
VIDEO: Momma Bear and Cubs Take a Dip at a Crowded Lake Tahoe Beach
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Watkins (@goldcountrycandles) A momma bear and her three cubs were…
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27 June
Celebrity Bear Known for its Tahoe Shenanigans Has Gone Missing
The “Kings Beach Bear’s” GPS tracking collar as biologists found it this spring on the forest floor. CDFW photo by Mark…
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21 June
VIDEO: Bear Hilariously Climbs into Driver Seat of Tahoe UPS Truck
Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…
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16 June
Here Are All the Fun Activities You Can Do this Summer at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ summer season kicks off Friday, June 18, when the resort reopens…
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1 June
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Meritt Thomas With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s…
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May- 2021 -19 May
Meet Tahoe’s Youngest Pro Snowboarder – 5-Year-Old Leland the Falcon
Instagram/@lelandthefalcon When Chuck Vogt, founder of Tahoe Longboards, took 2-year-old Leland to the slopes with a tiny snowboard for the…
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18 May
Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with Star-Studded Lineup
With Covid restrictions easing throughout the United States, Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much…
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18 May
Scuba Divers Begin Largest Clean Up in Lake Tahoe’s History by Hauling Out 200-Pounds of Trash
Photo: Clean Up the Lake With growing tourism interest and outdoor recreation on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, trash…
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12 May
‘Let’s Go Do Drugs!’ Viral TikTok Shows the Weird Confluence of Outdoor Adventurers and Party Animals in Tahoe
@pvblicenemy1 Oooof the end statement is a vibe 😂 ##fyp ##hike ##toxic ♬ original sound – JBae Lake Tahoe is…
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7 May
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Near Truckee Marks the Tenth in Tahoe Over 2 Weeks
At approximately 9:35 pm on Thursday, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook the mountains of the Sierra Nevada just north of…
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3 May
Tahoe is Asking Visitors to Take a Pledge to Preserve its Outdoor Destinations
Photo by Jeremy Banks The rise in outdoor related tourism in Northern California has been staggering. With little opportunities for indoor…
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Apr- 2021 -25 April
5 Earthquakes in 21 Minutes Shake Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe visitors and locals awoke to a rumbling under Lake Tahoe this morning, with a series of 5 earthquakes…
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19 April
WATCH: Drunk Hotel Guest Nearly Bumps Into Bear in South Lake Tahoe
There you have it folks – this is what you get when you mix casinos and 24-hour bars with the…
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13 April
Squaw-Alpine to Begin Construction on New Gondola, Creating North America’s Third Largest Ski Resort
Alterra Mountain Company, owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in the Lake Tahoe region, announced it will begin construction…
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6 April
VIDEO: Bear Falls Through Thin Ice on Frozen Tahoe Pond
The Tahoe region is known for its many bear sightings. From bears breaking into homes, to bears breaking into cars…
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Mar- 2021 -22 March
Snowmobiler Killed After Falling Off Cliff in the Sierra
Photo by Joey Childs A snowmobiler was killed over the weekend after falling from a cliff in the Sierra. The victim…
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18 March
Tahoe Skier Escapes Avalanche by Launching Off 100-Foot Cliff
Cliff where the avalanche occurred A Tahoe skier found himself trapped between a 100-foot cliff and an avalanche. He opted…
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10 March
Vail Resorts Extends Ski Season for Tahoe Resorts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Vail Resorts has extended the ski season at their Tahoe resorts, with Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly all…
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8 March
Behind the Stunt: Skier Backflips Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Tahoe
It was the winter of 2019 when historic snowfall blanketed the Tahoe region, allowing backcountry skiers to attempt obstacles never…
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2 March
Go Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Avalanche During Their Trip to Lake Tahoe
It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play two…
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1 March
GIANT 17 Pound Mackinaw Landed on Lake Tahoe
Although Lake Tahoe isn’t mentioned in the same breath as Northern California’s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…
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Feb- 2021 -24 February
The Time I Snowboarded with Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White in Tahoe
It was a normal spring day at Northstar-at-Tahoe in 2009. This was my fifth consecutive winter with a season pass…
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24 February
Skiing Legend Finds Bear Living Under His Tahoe Hot Tub
The growing bear population in Tahoe has been heavily documented on this website, with bear-human interactions being scary and hilarious,…
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22 February
This Zillow Listing for a House in Tahoe is the Weirdest Thing You’ll See Today
On the surface, a house for sale in South Lake Tahoe is pretty standard. The multi-family home is just over…
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20 February
Get a Sneak Peak of the NHL Outdoor Games on the Shores of Lake Tahoe
The National Hockey League has officially taken over the shores of Lake Tahoe in preparation for their outdoor games being…
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16 February
Avalanche Falls on Highway 89 Near Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Photo: California Highway Patrol – South Lake Tahoe Sitting in the midst of a snowy winter in Tahoe, avalanches can…
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10 February
How a Tech Billionaire Lost $128 Million Buying a Lake Tahoe Vacation Home
Lake Tahoe has become a refuge for tech billionaires to vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.…
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2 February
Snowboarding at a Closed Tahoe Ski Resort During the Covid Quarantine
When the Covid-19 quarantine hit, it was an unusual situation that was difficult for everyone to get used to. In…
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
The Best Sights and Scenes from Snowmageddon 2021 in Lake Tahoe
If you live in the Lake Tahoe area, you’re most likely reasonably adept at dealing with snow. Heck, that’s the…
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29 January
Interstate 80 Reopens Over the Snowy Sierra
It’s been a busy week for CalTrans employees attempting to keep our roadways open in the midst of Snowmageddon 2021.…
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29 January
Truckee Teen Rescued Under 5 Feet of Snow After Dangerous ‘Roofalanche’
Truckee, California. Photo by Daniel Akre. A 14-year-old Truckee boy was buried under a dangerous roof avalanche on Wednesday and following…
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28 January
Interstate 80 Closes Near Tahoe Due to Heavy Snow
CalTrans workers have been able to do a fantastic job on high-elevation roadways as Snowmageddon continues to pummel Northern California.…
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28 January
The Tahoe Snowfall Totals Are In and They’re BIG
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow fell early and often this week in the Tahoe region. As Snowmageddon continues to rage in the…
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26 January
National Weather Service Upgrades Forecast with Rare Blizzard Warning for Sierra
The historic Tahoe storm of February 2019. Photo by Granlibakken As Snowmageddon 2021 descends on Northern California, the forecasts continue…
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26 January
Record Number of Bald Eagles Spotted on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Richard Lee It’s a banner year for Bald Eagles in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Institute of Natural Science (TINS)…
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25 January
‘Go the F*** Home!’ Viral TikTok Illustrates the Crowds in Tahoe During Pandemic
As the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged different communities of Northern California, some areas have been particularly susceptible to outbreaks. In…
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19 January
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to High Winds
Photo by Wil Stewart Following a night of extreme winds throughout Northern California, Tahoe ski resorts are closing today due…
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17 January
Check Out this GIANT Mackinaw Caught on Lake Tahoe
When you think of the best places to fish in Northern California, Lake Tahoe typically isn’t near the top of…
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16 January
Hiker Encounters Crouching Bobcat Near Lake Tahoe
You never know what you might find when hiking in the wilderness. Beautiful views and exercise are typically on the…
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6 January
Tahoe Peak Nears California Record with 191 MPH Winds
Alpine Meadows Summit. Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows As the weekend storm moved out of Northern California on Monday, it…
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1 January
NHL Planning Two Outdoor Hockey Games in Tahoe in 2021
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli The National Hockey League has been hosting outdoor games across North America over the past few years,…
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Dec- 2020 -29 December
Skier, Snowmobiler Narrowly Escape Separate Avalanches in Tahoe Backcountry
As snow continues to fall heavily on the Tahoe region, the Sierra Avalanche Center has been busy monitoring avalanche activity…
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28 December
VIDEO: Skier Launches Off Insane Cliff on Donner Summit
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Movies + Episodes + Adventure (@bridge6media) Say hello to the craziest…
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27 December
WATCH: 7-Year-Old Shaun White Starts His Snowboarding Career at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Shaun White is an extreme sports icon. Holding the records for most Olympic and X-Games Gold Medals, he has claimed…
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27 December
Tahoe Fund Receives $250,000 from Vail Resorts to Clean Up Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli The Tahoe Fund announced that Vail Resorts has contributed $25,000 in support of its campaign to…
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18 December
Tahoe Ski Resorts Receive Up to 2 Feet of Snow this Week, Setting Up a Glorious Bluebird Weekend
Photo by Wil Stewart. December continues to bring winter storms that are blanketing the Tahoe mountains with delicious snow. The ski…
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18 December
Monolith Photographed Over Lake Tahoe Revealed as Prank
You’ve probably seen the numerous monoliths appearing around the world, beginning with the famed structure found in rural Utah in…
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17 December
Lake Tahoe Tops Redfin’s ‘Hottest Neighborhoods of 2021’
Beautiful light on Lake Tahoe. Photo by Artak Petrosyan. The year of Covid-19 has left many city-dwellers pining for a home…
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14 December
Tahoe Once Again Banning Visitors Through the Holiday Season
Tahoe in the snow. Photo by Kyle Fiori. The snow is falling and the ski season is in full swing in…
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11 December
The Legend of Captain Dick – The Hermit of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay’s Fannette Island was once the home of Captain Dick. Photo by Patrick Minero. In the mid-1800’s, there weren’t many…
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10 December
Tour a $44 Million Lake Tahoe Mansion with a Private Beach
Let’s be honest – we all have dreamed of living in a mansion on Lake Tahoe. With money pouring into…
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7 December
Tahoe Fund Announces $100,000 Match From Tahoe Blue Vodka to Clean Up the Lake
Lake Tahoe. Photo by Tim Peterson. Lake Tahoe, long known for its famed clarity and brilliant blue waters has a dirty…
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1 December
We Asked What Squaw Valley’s New Name Should Be. Here’s What You Said.
Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement that they would change it…
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Nov- 2020 -24 November
See What it’s Like to Launch Off a 100-Foot Rope Swing into Lake Tahoe
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @robert.wall Robert Wall continues to share his insane stunts with his…
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19 November
Tahoe Ski Resort Will Become the First to Open in the Age of Covid on Friday
Photo: Northstar The early-season snowfall has been a delightful surprise throughout Northern California. As another storm brought over a foot…
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17 November
Heavy Snowfall Forces Mandatory Chain Controls on Donner Summit
As the largest storm of the early-winter season has arrived in the Sierra Nevada, so have the ugly travel conditions…
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17 November
Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California
Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by hiring lift attendants, cleaning…
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9 November
What Should Squaw Valley’s New Name Be? Here Are a Few Ideas.
Photo: Squaw Valley Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement…
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