2011/2012 Visitors Guide
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Stay and Play Another Day Lakefront Accommodations | Kitchenettes | Year-Round Recreation Donner Lake Village Resort is located at the west end of Donner Lake. Minutes to world-class ski resorts and centrally located to recreational activities, both winter and summer. • FREE WiFi • On-site seasonal marina • Fireplace lounge
15695 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 800.860.0883 | DonnerLakeVillage.com
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Welcome to Truckee
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Destination Truckee
Planning Your Stay 8
Kids R Us
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Indoor Fun
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Museums
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Walking Map
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Lodging
Truckee Summer 16
Golf
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Camping
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Fishing
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Hiking/Biking
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Truckee Map
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Lake Tahoe
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Water Sports
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Recreation & Park
Truckee Winter 32
Skiing
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Winter Activities
Out & About in Truckee
2011–2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tonya Beyer, Chair, W & T Graphix Robb Entyre, Chair-Elect, Tahoe Donner Association Jude Koenig, Past-Chair, Law Offices of Jude M. Koenig Connie Blair, Northstar-at-Tahoe Jon Borden, Truckee Donner Lodge Christy Curtis, Coldwell Banker Paul Kucharski, Citizens Bank of Northern California Larry Larson, Tahoe Forest Hospital Physical Therapy Alyssa Westenburg, Truckee Downtown Merchants Association
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Diane Arata Marilyn Colquhoun Kristin McAfee Helyn North Nancy Palmer Saundra Parker Karen Snyder Esther Walters
Dining Haute
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Food & Drink
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Shopping
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Calendar of Events
10065 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, CA 96161 866.443.2027; 530.587.2757 visitors@truckee.com www.truckee.com
Lynn Saunders, President/CEO Ruth Geresy, Executive Assistant; Manager, California Welcome Center Linda Pendleton, Membership Manager
California Welcome Center Concierge Staff
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The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is conveniently located right off Interstate 80 and open 7 days a week. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, California Travel & Tourism Commission, and Certified Folder Display Service. The CWC offers valuable information and services for travelers with their visit to Truckee and through all of California.
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this directory. The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and Just Imagine Marketing and Design assume no responsibility for misinformation. Cover Photo by Jamie Youngflesh: 3rd grade Glenshire Elementary students Sadie Youngflesh, Sander Brun and Chantal Prior.
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Historic and colorful, hip and cool, full of energy, excitement and authentic mountain charm.
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Welcome to Truckee
Dramatic sunsets. Full moons. Sparkling snow. The amazing smell of pine trees. Quaint, historic downtown. All set against a backdrop of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains. And a community of people that enjoy life to the fullest – taking in all the adventure, activity and beauty that is Truckee. Historic and colorful, hip and cool, full of energy, excitement and authentic mountain charm...How soon can you get here?
Lynn Saunders
President/CEO, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
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About Us
Getting Around
Location
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Truckee is just 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, 100 miles east of Sacramento, California, 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada and 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe, California.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION TART (Tahoe Area Regional Transit) Connects Truckee with north and west shores of Lake Tahoe. (800)736-6365; (530)550-1212; www.laketahoetransit.com
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BUS Access Las10065 Vegas Donner Pass Rd. Truckee Train Depot Greyhound stops in Truckee four times a day. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Greyhound, or from the bus driver when boarding bus in95 Truckee. 15 (800)231-2222; www.greyhound.com
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Ski Shuttles (seasonal) Scheduled shuttles in winter Airport Shuttle North Lake Tahoe Express Travelers can book reservations on a 21-passenger shuttle that runs between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Truckee-Tahoe. To make reservations: (866)216-5222; www.northlaketahoeexpress.com automobile rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Car Rental
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taxis/limousines/shuttles Anytime Taxi (530)414-4187 Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus (775)786-3700 (800)235-5466 High Sierra Taxi (530)412-1927 Independent Cab Co. (530)546-8687 North Lake Tahoe Express (866)216-5222 Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service (800)660-4546 (775)348-0868 Sunset Limousine Services (775)787-7999 (866)455-5515 Truckee Tahoe Transportation (530)582-5828 North Tahoe Checker Cab (866)420-8294 (530)587-0666 Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT-TMA) (530)546-2912 www.LakeTahoeTransit.com Dial A Ride Curb-to-curb service in the Truckee area. Reservations advised by 5 pm the day before. One-way for adults $4; children under 12 $1; seniors/disabled $1. (530)587-7451
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Destination Truckee
Truckee Tahoe Airport. Connected.
Daily scheduled VIP airport service Reasonable rates 3:30am until midnight We’re in the business of connecting. Sometimes it’s through the air, sometimes through our kids-outreach programs and sometimes through a conference or meeting you hold at the airport. It’s just one of the many ways we serve those who live here.
To find out more, log on to www.truckeetahoeairport.com
Reservations: NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com (866)216-5222 Other Transportation: LakeTahoeTransit.com Operated by: Airport Mini Bus CPCN #2350
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Kids R Us Climbing Walls
This man-made introduction to a thrilling outdoor sport is a great way to burn off energy, and build self-esteem. Visit Truckee’s The Sports Exchange, 530-582-4510 or Truckee Community Recreation Center, 530-582-7720.
For Goodness Sake
Just for Kids art and reading Susan Randall’s art, craft and reading class for ages two and older incorporates a children’s book with a related art project, each tied into a monthly theme such as courage and honesty. The hour-long class is free and parents are invited to stay or leave and return in time for pick-up. Randall pours her heart, soul and 35 years of experience working with children into the morning. Truckee 530-5508981
Truckee River Regional Park
Snow or shine, there is always something going on at this stunning Truckee park. Enjoy disc golf, the skate board ramp, jungle gyms, ice-skating in the winter months and music on Wednesday nights in the summer. Located on Old Brockway Road, across from 7-11, Truckee 530-587-7720
West End Beach at Donner Lake
A sandy beach, grassy playing field and abundant playground equipment. Factor in the lifeguards, snack shack, and rental paddle boats, and you’ll want to stay forever!
KidZone Museum
This interactive, hands-on play station is jam-packed with everything wise and wonderful for children. Here, learning and playing live in harmony. Exhibits change periodically. Truckee 530-587-5437 For other museums, see page 11.
Geocaching
The high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices, is celebrating 10 years of the sport. There are several geocaches in the Truckee Donner area.
River Rafting
Whether it’s a gentle float or an exciting whitewater rafting trip you’re looking for, the Truckee River has it all. For a mellow journey, starting in Tahoe City, the river rambles down towards Alpine Meadows, hitting a few rapids, and passing several deep water pools for a swim. Looking for more? We got it! Take a 7 mile guided whitewater adventure, with many Class 2–3 rapids the first 6 miles, and exciting Class 3+ rapids in the last mile. Several concessionaires offer raft rentals for the float, or rafting outfitters provide the guided river adventure. See page 29 for more information. 8
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When Mother Nature keeps you indoors, there’s plenty to do in Truckee. Great shopping and dining to explore, dozens of museums unique to the area. Following are some inclement weather activities to add to your list.
T-Pots
Make and paint your own pottery or add your artistry to one of their unfinished pieces. Walk-ins welcome. Truckee 530-550-7822
Mind Play
Books and games for all ages, many of the educational variety. Pick up a selection for the family to enjoy in front of the fire or on the deck. Squaw Valley 530-584-6133
Book and Bean
Great little niche of a bookstore offering new and used books and DVD’s in a stay-awhile atmosphere. Ask them about their movie night. Truckee 530-582-8302
Truckee Donner Pool
Kick it up in the district’s six lane, 25-meter indoor pool. Kept at a comfy 83 degrees year-round, the pool welcomes drop-ins and is open daily with varying schedules. Truckee 530-582-7725
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Truckee Community Rec Center
Non-residents can utilize this facility’s indoor track, weight training and cardio equipment, basketball court and good tunes. Truckee 530-582-7720
Truckee River Winery
The nation’s highest and coldest winery, their tasting room is home to the award-winning Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir. Be sure to also sample the goodies from Earthly Delights. Truckee 530-587-4626
MUSEUMS
We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .
20 MILE MUSEUM Markers along old Hwy 40, Eagle Lakes to Donner Lake; www.donnersummithistoricalsociety.org
Big Bend Visitor Center 49685 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Old Hwy 40 Big Bend exit on I-80, Soda Springs; 530-426-3609; www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/recreation/big_bend/index.shtml DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 21501 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3376; www.donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Emigrant Trail Museum 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee; 530-582-7892; www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503 KidZone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-5437; www.kidzonemuseum.org olympic museum Squaw Valley USA (High Camp) 1960 Squaw Valley Rd; 800-403-0206; www.squaw.com/olympic-museum-0 Tahoe Maritime Museum 5205 West Lake Blvd, Homewood; 530-525-9253; www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org
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Truckee-Donner Historical Society and Old Jail MUSEUM Jibboom and Spring St, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; 530-582-0893; www.truckeehistory.org Truckee Railroad Museum 10075 Donner Pass Rd, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; www.truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Western SkiSport Museum 19865 Boreal Ridge Rd, Boreal Ski Area, Soda Springs; 530-426-3313 ext. 113
We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .
Complimentary . . . • Wireless, high-speed internet access • On the HouseTM hot breakfast • Business center • Fitness center Other reasons to smile. • Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • Coin-op guest laundry • Year-round hot tub
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we LOVE having you here. Complimentary . . . • Wireless, high-speed internet access • On the HouseTM hot breakfast • Business center • Fitness center
You’ll see it in every room and suite. You’ll feel it from every employee. And you’ll taste it every morning. We simply love having you as our guest.
Other reasons to smile. • Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • Coin-op guest laundry • Year-round hot tub
And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.
we LOVE having you here.
You’ll see it in every room and suite. You’ll feel it from every employee. And you’ll taste it every morning. We simply love having you as our guest. And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.
Tahoe-Truckee California
11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA Tel: (530) 587-1197 • Fax: (530) 587-3167 For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197 www.hamptoninntruckee.com
Tahoe-Truckee California
11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA Tel: (530) 587-1197 • Fax: (530) 587-3167 For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197 www.hamptoninntruckee.com
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A Sassarini Home—Built circa 1895 by the Sassarini family, this home was later purchased by the McGwinn family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollars in gold coin. Doyle McGwinn grew up to be the town butcher for many years. B titus Home—This home was constructed circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house. It was the only architecturally designed home in Brickelltown, designed by Will Bliss. Frank Titus, Sr. built this home while working as an engineer on the narrow gauge railroad, which hauled lumber from Lake Tahoe to Truckee. C Eaton Homes—Originally built by Edward Brickell circa 1880 and then served as the Truckee Lumber Company store. Harry Eaton, Brickell’s son-in-law, was a longtime railroad engineer. His son Harry, grew up in this home and in the 1930s he was know to ski to Tahoe City to deliver the mail when trains were snowbound in Truckee. D the Kruger C.B. White House—Placed in the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1873 by W.H. Kruger, an original owner of the Truckee Lumber Company. In 1904, C.B. White, a banker and prominent citizen, bought the house. e rocking Stone—Although the 17-ton stone no longer rocks, it is one of the 25 known rocking stones in the world. The local Native Americans used this rock for drying their food and holding
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ceremonies as far back as 15,000 years ago. One of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the rock to flatten the top and curve the bottom so animals couldn’t climb up and eat their food. f the Loading Dock—Once a loading dock and freight station for the Southern Pacific Railroad, this building served as a warehouse for years, where much of Truckee’s lumber and ice were shipped. G TRuckee’s Old Jail—Built in 1875 out of native stone, the brick was added in 1901. This is one of the West’s oldest jails in continuous use until 1964. Open on summer weekends. H First and Last Chance Saloon—It was the last saloon heading west and the first heading east. This building was once Truckee’s original telephone office. I Sierra Tavern Building—Built as a three story building in 1928. A fourth floor was added in 1938. This was once the location of the law office of Truckee’s famous citizen Charles McGlashan who wrote the history of the Donner Party. J Cabona’s—Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establishment on Commercial Row. Its founder Dave Cabona originally sold fishing tackle, appliances and general merchandise. The eastern part of the store was a coffee shop. The coffee cup is still embedded in the sidewalk.
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE Historic Truckee—10115 Donner Pass Road
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K The Capitol—Built in 1872 by William Hurd. It was originally “Hurd’s Saloon and Hall.” It was used by Piper Opera Company and then for the County Court. L I.O.O.F. Hall—This building was built in 1871 and is the oldest building on the block. The Rebekah officials from New York has been in San Francisco to organize a lodge there. On their return trip to New York they became snowbound and stayed in Truckee for four days. They asked the local ladies if they would like to have a lodge and the second Rebekah Lodge in California was established. M Rex Hotel Building—Built over 100 years ago, this building was converted to a hotel with steam heated rooms in 1913. During prohibition, the lower floor was a speakeasy called the “Silver Mirror.”
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in the same spot. One notable name change was to the Alpine Riverside Hotel in the 1950s for the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. The hotel was renovated and reopened as the Truckee Hotel in 1977.
O Stone Garage—This building is on the location of Truckee’s first building: Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around 1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop.
R The Schaffer House—Built in 1895 by George Schaffer, the founder of Truckee’s first lumber mill, Schaffer Mill. The original Italianate detailing is still evident on the porch.
P GRAy’s Log Waystation—Truckee’s oldest building (1863). In 1909, the cabin was given to the Native Sons of the Golden West, Donner Parlor No. 162, who moved it to its present location. Q The Truckee Hotel—Built as the American Hotel in 1873, this structure was known as the Whitney House before the 1900s and has had several name changes since then. In 1909, the structure burned to the ground and was rebuilt
S the Depot—The depot was built in 1900. A plaque, located on the large stone outside the depot, commemorates the first transcontinental railroad line. The line reached Truckee on April 3,1868. t chinese Herb Shop—Built in 1878, it was the cornerstone of Truckee’s Chinatown which was the second largest Chinese community on the west coast. It was also the home of the Donner Soda Label, part of the Truckee Soda Works.
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Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-582-5655; www.cedarhousesporthotel.com
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Donner Lake Village Resort 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-6081; 800-621-6664; www.donnerlakevillage.com
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Hampton Inn and Suites 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee; 530-587-1197; 888-587-1197; www.hamptoninntruckee.com
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Loch Leven Lodge 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3773; 877-663-6637; www.lochlevenlodge.com
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Lost Trail Lodge 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee; 530-320-9268; www.losttraillodge.com
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Truckee Donner Lodge 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee; 530-582-9999; www.truckeedonnerlodge.com
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The Truckee Hotel 10007 Bridge St, Truckee; 530-587-4444; 800-659-6921; www.thetruckeehotel.com
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Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-1010; 800-466-6784; www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com
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Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee; 530-562-3000; www.ritzcarlton.com
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Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-550-3300; 866-976-658; www.tahoemountainlodging.com
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Olympic Village Inn 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley; 530-581-6000; 800-845-5243; www.olympicvillageinn.com
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-1576; 800-323-7666; www.plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com
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Squaw Valley Lodge 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-5500; 800-549-6742; www.squawvalleylodge.com
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OTHER REGIONAL AREAS Boreal INN 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-1012; 530-426-3666; www.borealski.com
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Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000; www.CalNevaResort.com
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Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd, Quincy; 530-283-0930; 800-587-6820; www.greenhornranch.com
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Ice Lakes Lodge 1111 Soda Springs Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-7660; 800-666-3871; www.icelakeslodge.com
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VACATION RENTALS There are many vacation rentals available in the Truckee area. Visit www.truckee.com for full listings.
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• Situated within minutes of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Downtown Truckee & numerous world class ski resorts • Competitive rates, clean rooms, free continental breakfast • Dining options within walking distance 11506 Deerfield Drive Truckee, CA
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Slow down, breathe, unwind. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains only minutes from Lake Tahoe.
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Fishing Licenses CVS/Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 Mountain Hardware and Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296
Fishing Guide Services/Lessons Divide Sky Fly Fishing Doug Childers; 530-412-2988 Thy Rod and Staff Fly Fishing and the Reel School of Fly Fishing Frank Pisciota; 530-587-7333 Four Seasons Fly Fishing www.flyfishingtruckee-tahoe.com Brian Slusser; 530-386-0525 Sierra Anglers Guide Service www.sierraanglersfishing.com Keith Kerrigan; 530-414-1374
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Fishing Locations Boca Reservoir Hirschdale exit left, east of Truckee on I-80 Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling Donner Lake West Truckee Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining for Mackinaw. Holds some of the largest Lake Trout in the state. 20
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Jackson, Independence & Webber Lakes From Hwy 89 north, take Webber, Independence, Jackson turnoff left Access: Limited certain times of year. Slow driving on road to Bowman. Best Catch: Rainbow Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies (Cutthroat Trout shall be immediately released. Special regulations apply.) Martis Creek Reservoir Off Hwy 267, south of Truckee Access: Maintained dirt road Best Catch: Catch-and-release only Rainbow, Brown Trout Tackle/Bait: Artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks Prosser Dam Reservoir Off Hwy 89, north of Truckee Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Small Mouth Bass Tackle/Bait: Lures, flies, bait, worms, eggs, spinners, artificial lures Spooner Lake Off Hwy 28 near Hwy 50 junction Access: Short walk from parking lot Best Catch: Rainbow, catch-and-release only, Brown, Brook Trout Tackle/Bait: Flies, single-hook lures Stampede Reservoir Continue past Boca Reservoir to Stampede Dam Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling Truckee River From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, seasonal from last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. From Trout Creek to Stateline open year-round (Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.) Access: Short walk from highway, limited parking Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies Lake Tahoe Shore Fishing Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below Tahoe City Access: Limited parking Lake Tahoe Charter Fishing Numerous charter-fishing operators work out of North Lake Tahoe locations Access: Reservations only for morning and evening trips
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HIKING Tahoe Donner Trail System, with more than 35 miles of trails and fire access service roads, covers over 3,000 acres owned and maintained by Tahoe Donner Association. Variety of terrain, from a level meadow trail near Northwoods Clubhouse to scenic vista points of Donner Lake and Euer Valley. For more information go to www.tahoedonner.com.
Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail
Mileage: 3.0 miles round trip Difficulty: Easy Use level: Light Topographic Map: Soda Springs Access: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80. On the north side of the freeway follow the paved road east past the fire station for 0.3 mile to the parking area.
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»Donner Summit Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
The long distance hiking trail is 2,650 miles long that runs from Canada to Mexico primarily through protected wilderness. There are several access points in the Truckee area.
Glacier Meadow Loop Trail
Mileage: 0.5 mile loop Difficulty: Very easy Use level: Very heavy Access: Unattended parking is not permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Rd. exit. On the south side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Crest Trail. Follow the directions and turn east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one way) and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one way).
Mileage: 5.3 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use level: Heavy Topographic Map: Norden Access: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt.
Hole in the Ground
Mileage: 7.8 miles one way Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Difficult to very difficult. Physical Challenge: Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for hikers, due to length, altitude and lack of bailout options. Use Level: Moderate Topographic Map: Norden, Independence Lake, Soda Springs Access: Take the Castle Peak exit off I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak road approximately 1.5 miles.
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Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
South of I-80 to Mt. Judah Mileage: 6.0 miles one way Difficulty: Difficult Use Level: Heavy Access: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail. To reduce the hike by 3.5 miles, the PCT can be accessed off Hwy 40 across from Sugar Bowl Academy.
Mt. Judah Loop
Mileage: 4.5 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Pacific Crest Trail south of old Hwy 40 From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn onto the road before Sugar Bowl Academy and begin the hike on the PCT heading south.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Donner Summit to Squaw Valley Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Very difficult Use level: Moderate Access: You will need two cars to hike this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead is located off old Hwy 40 near Sugar Bowl Academy.
Mileage: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Very easy Access: Hwy 40 just above Rainbow Bridge. Look for the flat granite west of the road and just below the Chinese Wall marker.
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Truckee Donner Land Trust organizes guided hikes, tours of Land Trust projects, biking, and other outdoor events throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. http://www.tdlandtrust.org/events
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Sagehen Meadows
Donner Memorial State Park Lakeshore Interpretive Trail
Mileage: 2.5 round trip Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Lake.
Coldstream Canyon
Mileage: Varies out and back Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the road.
Mileage: 2.5 miles one way Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon spawning.
Tahoe Rim Trail
Mileage: 165 miles of single-track, multi-use trail winding around Lake Tahoe. Difficulty: Physical Challenge: Easy to strenuous Use Level: Heavy Access: Two popular trips closest to Truckee are: 1. Ride or hike north on the TRT to the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and wildflowers galore. A side trip to the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt. Lassen, which is over 100 miles away. Distance: Out and back 14 miles. 2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson Lake. The trail is rolling here, and travels through a mature forest. Distance: Out and back 16 miles. Tahoe Rim Trail Association www.tahoerimtrail.org.
hiking & biking
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Truckee River Legacy Trail
Mileage: 3.5 miles one way, 1.5 miles paved, 2 miles dirt Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Moderate Access: From Downtown, head east on Brockway Rd. Just past the Palisades Dr. stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional Park. The trail begins here. Description: Popular with dog walkers and people out for a stroll. Cyclists: Please keep your speed down. Open to all non-motorized uses.
Martis Creek Wildlife Area Trail
Mileage: 4 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to Northstar-At-Tahoe. Hike around the meadow, which is on the right side of the highway.
Sawtooth Trail
Mileage: 9 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: From downtown Truckee, head east on Brockway Rd. Turn right on Palisades Dr., go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left onto Thelin. Look for Forest Service Rd. #6 on your right. Start there or drive further up the road and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas.
Commemorative Emigrant Trail
Martis Peak Hike
Mileage: 8.0 Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts just south of Brockway Summit, on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the left side of the highway. Follow the main road, which is marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.
Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left (west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the road. The trail starts on the south side of road CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner Camp picnic site then head to Stampede.
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Mileage: Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed there will be a 23 mile loop. Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Some parts are moderate, others are very difficult. Physical challenge: Strenuous Use Level: Moderate Access: There are currently three trailheads: 1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of Glacier Way. 2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Rd. 3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and turn north onto a dirt road.
»Hiking Resources USDA-Forest Service Truckee Ranger District 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd.
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»Insider Tip These movers and shakers know where to go in the winter. Snow is cleared on Martis Creek Dam Road by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District and has excellent sun exposure. It’s the popular place to take the pups to walk on the cleared pavement. (Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.)
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H I K IN G & B I K IN G
»Truckee/Tahoe+Bike Mecca Whether you’re looking for road biking or mountain biking, the Truckee/ Tahoe area is a world-renowned biking destination with epic rides.
Road Bike Cardio Challenges
Old Hwy 40: A local’s favorite, head up Old Hwy. 40 from Donner Lake to Donner Summit. Cross over Rainbow Bridge with incredible views of Donner Lake. If you need a break, stop at the rest area with interpretive signage about history of Hwy. 40. Want More? Continue on past Kingvale to Cisco Grove for a 45 mile round trip. The Three Rights: Start at Hwy. 89 from Truckee heading to Tahoe City. Pedal south and turn RIGHT up the hill toward Eastern Regional Landfill, return to Hwy 89. Continue south and turn RIGHT up to Squaw Valley. Back to 89, head south then turn RIGHT up the hill to Alpine Meadows. Return to 89. Want More? Continue on to Tahoe City for a 38 mile round trip.
Mountain Bike Parks
»Lakes Five Lakes
Mileage: 3 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: The trailhead is on the right side of Alpine Meadows Rd. close to the ski area. One of the most popular swimming holes in the area. The steep hike up a canyon next to Alpine Meadows Ski Area to a refreshing lake.
Loch Leven Lakes
Northstar Mountain Bike Park: Largest mountain bike park in northern California with over 100 miles of trails. They also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking. www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com Squaw Valley Bike Park: This renowned mountain bike park has over 15 miles of dedicated downhill single track and mountaintop cross-country trails, the bike park has been completely rebuilt to increase the flow of the trails and incorporate more freeride elements using terrain. www.squaw.com/mountain-trail-biking
Mileage: 2 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Four lakes at the end of this Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first lake is two miles and one and a half miles further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of swimming and a great place to picnic.
»Waterfalls Webber Falls Two tiers total a drop of 62 feet Mileage: 0 Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Moderate Access: From Truckee, drive north on Hwy 89 for 15 miles. Turn left at Webber Lake sign (Road 07). Drive 6.9 to an unsigned dirt road on the left (immediately after the turnoff for Lake of the Woods). Turn left at the junction, then immediately right into the dirt parking lot. After parking it is possible to hike down the steep cliffs to view the falls. Heath Falls Drop of 45 feet
Mileage: 12.8 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: From I-80 take Soda Springs exit. Turn right 0.7 miles to Soda Springs Rd., right again and 0.8 miles to Pahatsi Rd. Turn right and drive 4.3 miles to Palisades Creek Trailhead. Pahatsi Rd. turns into dirt and becomes Kidd Lakes Rd. Right at fork, pass Kidd Lake, it ends at Cascades Lake. Park here and find the Palisades Creek Trailhead. At 5.5 miles there is a bridge crossing Palisades Creek. The falls vista is 0.5 miles from here.
Shirley Canyon, Squaw Valley
Mileage: Varies Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: You can take the cable car up to High Camp and hike down or walk up adding 3 miles to your trip. Spring wildflowers abound. There are numerous falls in the spring to see along the 4 mile round trip moderate hike.
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The surrounding Sierra Nevada is a mountain bikers’ paradise with awesome rides with amazing scenery right out your back door. Check out the rides listed in this guide!
Bike-Related Endurance Events
(see page 44–46 for more info) June 5: America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride June 11: Sierra Valley Tour De Manure Metric Century June 25: Big Blue Adventure Series: Xterra July 17: Donner Lake Triathlon July 30–31: Lake Tahoe 36-hour Adventure Race September 11: Tour De Tahoe – Big Blue September 17: Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Races September 24: Tahoe Sierra Century Ride
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SPRINTS: S. Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City KOM: Emerald Bay (x2), Spooner Junction, Brockway Summit
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Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm SANTA CLARITA Presented by – 10:15am CLAREMONT TO MT. BALDY — 5PM PDT/8PM EDT SPRINTS: Nevada City, Truckee SPRINTS: Moorpark, ThousandPASO Oaks ROBLES START: AUBURN START: SOLVANG – 12:30pm THOUSAND OAKS SEASIDE START: LIVERMORE – 11:45am CLAREMONT 8 Distance: 121.9 milesKOM: SUNDAY, MAY 22 Distance: 15 miles (Overall Finish) KOM: Balcom Canyon Donner Pass Distance: 81.8 miles 6 SANTA CLARITA TO THOUSAND OAKS SPRINTS: Folsom, Ione, OakdaleTUESDAY, MAY FINISH: SOLVANG SOLVANG FINISH: THOUSAND OAKS 17 MT. BALDY FINISH: KOM:MODESTO Mines Rd., San AntonioSACRAMENTO Cyn. Rd., San SANTA CLARITA 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) PASO ROBLES FINISH: time of Arrival: 3:35pm to 3:40pm Estimated time of Arrival: 3:12pm to 3:28pm SEASIDE STAGE 3 Arrival:Estimated Antoniotime Cyn.ofRd., Mt. Hamilton, Finish Estimated of 3:27pm to 3:53pm OAKS For additional coverage times visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com Estimated Arrival: 3:07pm totime 3:31pm Lifestyle Festival Hours: 10:00amTHOUSAND to (Overall 4:30pm CLAREMONT 8 WATCH ONtoSOLVANG Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am 4:30pm 6 by Finish) FINISH: SAN Hours: JOSE 11:00amPresented MT. BALDY Lifestyle Festival to 4:30pmHours: 11:00am to 4:30pm SANTA CLARITA Lifestyle Festival Estimated time of Arrival: 3:15pm to 3:34pm START: AUBURN – 10:15am PASO ROBLES THOUSAND OAKS SUNDAY, MAY 8 CLAREMONT 8 Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm Distance: 121.9 miles SATURDAY, MAY 21 (Overall Finish) WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 STAGE 7 SPRINTS: Folsom, Ione, Oakdale ATOC Detailed Map 2011.indd 1 STAGE 4 TUESDAY, MAY 17 Presented by FINISH: MODESTO THURSDAY, MAY 19 Presented by START: CLAREMONT – 11:45am STAGE 3 Estimated time of Arrival: 3:07pm to 3:31pm STAGE 5 Distance: 75.8 miles START: LIVERMORE – 11:45am
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(Overall Finish) SOLVANG Presented by miles Presented by Festival Hours: Lifestyle 11:00am to 4:30pm Distance: 81.8 MONDAY, MAY 16 MT. BALDY SPRINTS: Glendora SANTA CLARITA START: SEASIDE – 9:15am NORTH LAKE TAHOE – SQUAW VALLEY USA TO SACRAMENTO KOM: Mines Rd., San Antonio Cyn. Rd., San– 10:15am START: AUBURN KOM: Glendora Ridge Rd., Distance: miles 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) THOUSAND OAKS Antonio Cyn.138.9 Rd., Mt. Hamilton, Finish CLAREMONT 8 Distance: 121.9 miles Glendora Mt. Rd., Finish (Overall Finish) SPRINTS: Sur, Cambria WATCH ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 TUESDAY, MAY FINISH: SANBig JOSE FINISH: MT. BALDY 6 17 KOM: Big Hwy.SPRINTS: 1 (x2), Santa Rosa 4 Ione, Estimated Folsom, Oakdale Estimated timeSur, of Arrival: 3:15pm to 3:34pm AUBURN TO SOLVANG MODESTO — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) time of Arrival: 3:21pm to 3:43pm STAGE MT. BALDY CreekFestival Rd. SUNDAY, MAY 8 SANTA CLARITA Lifestyle Hours:FINISH: 11:00amPresented to 4:30pmby MODESTO WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 SATURDAY, MAY 21 11:00am to 4:30pm Lifestyle Festival Hours: PREVIEW SHOW — 3:30PM PDT/6:30PM EDT (LIVE) FINISH: PASO ROBLES LIVERMORE TO SAN JOSE — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE) STAGE 7 THOUSAND OAKS START: LIVERMORE –3:07pm 11:45am Estimated time of Arrival: to 3:31pm Estimated time of Arrival: 3:13pm to 3:45pm CLAREMONT 8 SUNDAY, MAY 15 (Overall Finish) Presented by Distance: 81.8 miles THURSDAY, MAY LAKE 19 TAHOE THURSDAY, MAY 19 Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO NORTH Lifestyle Festival Hours:START: 11:00am to 4:30pm SUNDAY, MAY 22 CLAREMONT – 11:45am SEASIDE TO PASO ROBLES — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE) KOM: Mines Rd.,Distance: San Antonio Cyn. Rd., San NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE RESORT — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) STAGE 5 STAGE 8 miles 75.8 Presented by Antonio Cyn. Rd., Mt. Hamilton, Finish FRIDAY,MAY MAY16 20 Presented by MONDAY, SPRINTS: Glendora FRIDAY, MAY 20 START: SEASIDE – 9:15am SOLVANG — 2PMVALLEY PDT / 5PM (LIVE) NORTH LAKE TAHOE – SQUAW USA EDT TO SACRAMENTO FINISH: SAN JOSE START: SANTA Ridge CLARITA KOM: Rd.,–12:00pm STAGE138.9 6 MAY 18Glendora Distance: milesWEDNESDAY, 2PMSATURDAY, PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) Distance: 82.3 miles Estimated time of Arrival: 3:15pm to 3:34pm MAY 21 Glendora Mt. Rd., Finish Presented SPRINTS: Bigby Sur, Cambria STAGELifestyle 4 SUNDAY, MAY 8 CLAREMONTTUESDAY, TO MT. BALDY 5PM PDT/8PM EDT MAY— 17 SPRINTS: Thousand Oaks SATURDAY, MAY Festival Hours: 11:00am FINISH: MT. Moorpark, BALDY to 4:30pm START: 12:30pm 21 KOM: BigSOLVANG Sur, Hwy. –1Presented (x2), Santa Rosa by AUBURN TO MODESTO — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) PREVIEW SHOW — 3:30PM PDT/6:30PM EDT (LIVE) Estimated time of Canyon Arrival: 3:21pm to 3:43pm SUNDAY, MAY 22 Distance: KOM: Balcom Creek Rd. 15 miles STAGE 7 SANTA CLARITA TO THOUSAND OAKS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 FINISH: SOLVANG Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am SUNDAY, MAY 15 START: LIVERMORE – 11:45am FINISH: THOUSAND OAKS to 4:30pm Presented by FINISH: PASO ROBLES 2PM PDT/5PM THURSDAY, 19 time of Arrival: 3:12pm to 3:28pm LIVERMORE TO SAN JOSE — 2PMEDT PDT(LIVE) / 5PM EDT (LIVE) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO NORTH LAKE TAHOE Estimated time Arrival: 3:35pm to 3:40pm Estimated Distance: 81.8 milesMAY Estimated time of of Arrival: 3:13pm to 3:45pm START: CLAREMONT – 11:45am For additional coverage times visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE RESORT — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) STAGE 5 Lifestyle Festival Hours: 10:00am 4:30pm THURSDAY, MAY 19 Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to to 4:30pm Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm
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Distance: 75.8 miles SEASIDE TO PASO ROBLES — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE) MONDAY, MAY 16 SPRINTS: Glendora FRIDAY, MAY 20 NORTH LAKE TAHOE – SQUAW VALLEY USA TO SACRAMENTO KOM: Glendora Ridge Rd., SOLVANG — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE) 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) 3/22/11 3:21 PM Glendora Mt. Rd., Finish SATURDAY, MAY 21 TUESDAY, MAY 17 FINISH: MT. BALDY SUNDAY, MAY 8 CLAREMONT TO MT. BALDY — 5PM PDT/8PM EDT AUBURN TO MODESTO — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) Estimated time ofMAY Arrival:21 3:21pm to 3:43pm SATURDAY, PREVIEW SHOW — 3:30PM PDT/6:30PM EDT (LIVE) Creek Rd. SUNDAY, MAY 22 Distance: 15 miles KOM: Balcom Canyon WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 STAGE 7 Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm SANTA CLARITA TO THOUSAND OAKS FINISH: SOLVANG FINISH: PASO ROBLES FINISH: THOUSAND OAKS SUNDAY, MAY 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) LIVERMORE TO SAN JOSE — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT15 (LIVE) Presented by Estimated time of Arrival: 3:35pm to 3:40pm Estimated time of Arrival: 3:12pm to 3:28pm Estimated time of Arrival: 3:13pm to 3:45pm THURSDAY, MAY 19 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO NORTH LAKE TAHOE For additional coverage times visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com Lifestyle Festival Hours: 10:00amLifestyle to 4:30pm THURSDAY, MAY 19 START: CLAREMONT – 11:45am Lifestyle 11:00am Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm Festival Hours: to 4:30pm SUNDAY, MAY 22 NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE RESORT — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) STAGE 5 SEASIDE TO PASO ROBLES — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE)
KOM: Mines Rd.,bySanSUNDAY, Antonio MAY Cyn.22 Rd., San Presented 8 AntonioSTART: Cyn. Rd., Mt.STAGE Hamilton, Finish SEASIDE Presented – 9:15am by FRIDAY, MAY 20 FINISH:Distance: SAN JOSE 138.9 START: miles SANTA CLARITA –12:00pm ATOC Detailed STAGE 6 Map 2011.indd 1 Estimated time ofBig Arrival: 3:15pm to 3:34pm Distance: 82.3 miles SPRINTS: Sur, Cambria Presented by SPRINTS: Moorpark, Thousand Oaks BigHours: Sur, Hwy. 1 (x2), Santa Rosa Lifestyle KOM: Festival 11:00am to 4:30pm START: SOLVANG – 12:30pm
WATCH ON
Truckee Welcomes The Amgen Tour of California
Who will be crowned Truckee’s “King of the Mousehole?”
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Presented by FRIDAY, MAY 20 START: SEASIDE – 9:15am 1 STAGE Distance: 138.96 miles Presented by SPRINTS: Big Sur, Cambria START: SOLVANG – 12:30pm KOM: Big Sur, Hwy. 1 (x2), Santa Rosa Distance: 15 miles Creek Rd. FINISH: SOLVANG FINISH:Estimated PASO ROBLES time of Arrival: 3:35pm to 3:40pm Estimated time Festival of Arrival: 3:13pm to to 3:45pm Lifestyle Hours: 10:00am 4:30pm Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm ATOC Detailed Map 2011.indd FRIDAY, MAY 20 STAGE 6
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Distance: 75.8 miles STAGE 8 SPRINTS: Glendora Presented by START: Glendora SANTA CLARITA –12:00pm KOM: Ridge Rd., Distance: 82.3 Glendora Mt. miles Rd., Finish SPRINTS:MT. Moorpark, FINISH: BALDYThousand Oaks KOM: Balcom Estimated timeCanyon of Arrival: 3:21pm to 3:43pm
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Watch the action Monday May 16, 2011! AUBURN TO MODESTO — 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE)
FINISH: THOUSAND OAKS Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm Estimated time of Arrival: 3:12pm to 3:28pm
SUNDAY, MAY 22 SANTA CLARITA TO THOUSAND OAKS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE)
5PM EDT (LIVE) Monday, May 16 (est. between 10:37 THURSDAY, MAY 19 SUNDAY, MAY 22 and 10:45 am) the pro—tour willEDT (LIVE) SEASIDE TO PASO ROBLES 2PM racers PDT / 5PM STAGE 8 sprint across a line justMAY south of the3:21 PM FRIDAY, 20 3/22/11 Presented by SOLVANG — 2PM PDT / 5PM EDT (LIVE) START: SANTA CLARITA –12:00pm mousehole*. The first racer across the Distance: 82.3 miles SATURDAY, MAY 21 lineCLAREMONT will be crowned Truckee’s of EDT TO MT. BALDY — 5PMKing PDT/8PM SPRINTS: Moorpark, Thousand Oaks the Mousehole SUNDAY, and awarded a $2,000 MAY 22 KOM: Balcom Canyon SANTA CLARITA TO THOUSAND OAKS prize ($1,000 cash; $500 to BreakFINISH: THOUSAND OAKS 2PM PDT/5PM EDT (LIVE) Estimated time of Arrival: 3:12pm to 3:28pm away from Cancer, and $500 a Truckee For additional coverage times visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm non-profit) and be presented with a special jersey by Truckee Mayor Anderson on the awards podium at the end of the 3/22/11 stage in Sacramento that afternoon. Lifestyle Festival Hours: 11:00am to 4:30pm
*Highway 89 crosses under the Union Pacific Railroad through a narrow 25-foot wide concrete arch structure that was built in 1928 which locals have long called the mousehole.
LIVERMORE TO JOSE — 2PM PDT / For additional coverage times visitSAN www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
See page 44 for Tour of California Truckee events.
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A Must See... Lake Tahoe with its extraordinarily blue water is set like a jewel in the mountains and is virtually without peer. It is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 ft. Measuring 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, its shoreline circumference is 72 miles. Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists and scientists alike. Only a mere 13 miles from Truckee, it is a “must see� for any trip to the area.
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Donner Lake Donner Lake is a freshwater lake 2.7 miles long, .6 miles wide; a circumference of 8 miles; with a depth of 328 ft. There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating and sunbathing.
West End Beach: 10-acre beach facility. Certified lifeguards. Group picnic reservations and Pavilion on the Point are made with the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park. Shoreline Park: ADA accessible fishing dock, small craft launching, picnicking, restrooms. Located midway on the north shore. Donner Lake Public Boat Ramp: Northwest corner of lake.
Other Area Lakes and Reservoirs There are an abundance of mountain lakes in the High Sierra surrounding Truckee. The granddaddy of them all of course is Lake Tahoe.
Easily Accessible/camping and boating at all sites:
Exciting Rafting All Summer Long!
Stampede Reservoir–14 miles from Truckee Prosser Creek Reservoir–5 miles from Truckee Boca Reservoir–7 miles from Truckee Jackson Meadows Reservoir–31 miles from Truckee
Trips from 1/2 day to 3+ days on a variety of rivers near Lake Tahoe.
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Truckee River: Enjoy an exciting float or class 2–4 rapids.
Guided Tours Tahoe Whitewater 530-581-2443 Tributary Whitewater Tours 530-346-6812
Self Guided Tours Truckee River Raft Co. 530-583-0123 Truckee River Rafting with Mountain Air Sports 530-583-7238
Equipment Rentals Kayak, paddle and power boats, paddleboards rentals Donner Lake Watersport Boat Rentals (Next to Donner Lake Village Resort) 530-582-5112; www.donnerlakemarina.com
1-800-672-3846 www.whitewatertours.com
Donner Memorial State Park 530-582-1999 www.truckee.com
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park
For additional information or small group reservations, call the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District at (530)582-7720 or visit www.tdrpd.com. Truckee Community Recreation Center Located at 8924 Donner Pass Rd. at the Pioneer Center Roundabout. Youth & adult programs, camps, classes, indoor track, climbing wall and meeting rooms. Truckee River Regional Park Just 1/2 mile south on Brockway Road, this park offers 62-acres of facilities. Most areas may be reserved by application at the Rec & Park office. Nature Trails .8 mile nature trail winds through Regional Park, exhibiting 12 different native and naturalized plant communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches along the way. Truckee Skate Park Located at Truckee River Regional Park, the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities. Truckee Disc Golf Course Located the backside of Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee disc Golf Course has 18 holes. The first hole is just off the main parking lot. “Salty� Gebhardt Amphitheater This landscaped bowl in the regional park offers sloped lawn seating for up to 1,600 people. The Amphitheater hosts summer music series and concerts on Wednesday nights beginning in June and may be rented for weddings, concerts and events. Ice Skating at Truckee Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, the Truckee Ice Rink features public skating, and skate rentals, a snack bar, group and private lessons for all age groups taught by experienced instructors, broomball leagues and more. Open: December through Mid-March, Tuesday through Sunday. River View Sports Park A 30-acre park on Joerger Drive. Featuring multi-purpose fields for soccer and football, Ultimate Frisbee, softball field, BMX track, playground and covered picnic area. Meadow Park Located directly behind the Truckee-Donner Public Utility building at 11750 Donner Pass Rd., the park features ball fields, restrooms, a playground, a picnic area and an open grassy area for play. Bill Rose Park This small neighborhood play area is located in Gateway, behind Tahoe Forest Child Care Center. It features tot lot and playground equipment. Glenshire Park A six-acre park located adjacent to Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for several soccer fields and one youth ball field. PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE 9 hole, par 35 in Truckee. Call(530)587-3501; www.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com McIver Arena The arena seats up to 4,000 people and may be rented for rodeos, concerts or events. Community ART Center The center is located at 10064 Church Street, just a block off Donner Pass Rd., downtown. Theater, stage, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bar available for rent. Veterans Hall Truckee landmark at 10214 High St. has a gym/auditorium, three meeting rooms and a kitchen/dining area. Activity Center Multi-use Field Located next to the KidZone between the high school football field and baseball field. Truckee Community Pool The pool at Tahoe-Truckee High School is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor facility. Complete with 1-meter diving board. donner lake See page 29.
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Ticket prices are for adult full day. Prices may vary depending on holiday, midweek, and half day rates. Rates listed above are for 2010/11 and are subject to change.
Pacific Crest Heli-Guides PO Box 7402 Tahoe City, CA 96145 888-792-9222 530-581-1767 www.pacificcrestheliguides.com Operated on 100,000 acres of reserved terrain north of Lake Tahoe, on the spine of the Pacific Crest between Donner Summit and the Sierra Buttes.
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Come enjoy our mountain resort experience…
Featuring the French-inspired California cuisine of acclaimed San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Escape to our forest sanctuary where nature abounds, bringing water and the woods into balance and harmony through modern, results-oriented treatments.
Located mid-mountain on Northstar-at-Tahoe™,13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, California (530) 562-3000 www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe
775.338.3880
jewelry gem stones custom designs f ine metals repair
Hiking • Running • Kayaking Paddle Boards • Climbing Footwear • Swimwear
10059 palisades dr, #3 open wed thru sun 11-6
Men’s & Women’s Sportswear
Voted Tahoe/Truckee’s
Best Rental Shop
11368 Donner Pass Rd Across from Dairy Queen
Rent/return anywhere•5th day rental FREE
Rental Clothing and MORE
530 587 2809 Check us out at www.granitechief.com Locally Owned for 35 Years
Visit our full retail store in TAHOE CITY this summer •Sunglasses•Sandals•Swimwear•Skate Shop
10200 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee 530-582-0900 Open daily during ski season•7:45 am–8 pm www.truckee.com
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Cross country Skiing–GROOMED TRAILS Clair Tappaan Lodge Norden
800-679-6775; www.ctl.sierraclub.org
10km
Northstar-at-Tahoe Nordic, Telemark and Snowshoe Center Truckee
800-go-north; www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com
40km
Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center Olympic Valley
530-583-6300 ext 6813; www.squawcreek.com
18km
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Soda Springs
800-500-3871; 530-426-3871; www.royalgorge.com
330km
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Truckee
530-587-9484; www.tdxc.com
100km
Cross country Skiing–TRAILHEADS Little Truckee Summit
Hwy 89–17 miles north of Truckee
Pole Creek
Hwy 89–6 miles south-west side
Wheeler Loop
Jackson Meadows
Martis Lookout Trail
Hwy 267–.25 miles north of Brockway Summit
Sagehen Summit
Hwy 89–9 miles north of Truckee
Castle Peak
I-80 Castle Peak exit, south side of freeway
Cabin Creek Trail
Hwy 89–3 miles south
Tubing and sledding Boreal Sledding at Mountain Playland I-80 Castle Peak Exit
530-426-3666; www.rideboreal.com
Northstar-at-Tahoe Tubing Hill Hwy 267 at Northstar
530-562-1010; www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com
Soda Springs Winter Resort Sledding and Tubing I-80 Soda Springs Exit
530-426-3901; www.sodasprings.com
Squaw Valley Snowtubing at the Papoose Discovery Center
530-583-6985; www.squaw.com
Tahoe Donner at Trout Creek Recreation Center 12790 Northwoods Blvd
530-587-9437; www.tahoedonner.com
snowmobile tours Coldstream Adventures Snowmobile Tours Coldstream Canyon
530-582-9090; www.coldstreamadventures.com
Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Outfitters Hwy 89, Little Truckee Summit
530-546-8667; www.tahoesnowmobiling.com
Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours Hwy 267, Brockway Summit
530-546-4280; www.laketahoesnowmobiling.com
Snowmobile trailheads Cabin Creek Trail Hwy 89–3 miles south onto Cabin Creek Rd Fiberboard Freeway Brockway Summit on Hwy 267
Martis Peak Brockway Summit on Hwy 267
Little Truckee Summit Hwy 89 north–17 miles north of Truckee
Prosser Hills Hwy 89 north–4 miles north of Truckee
snowshoeing Donner Memorial State Park 12593 Donner Pass Rd
530-582-7892
Northstar-at-Tahoe Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr
530-562-0110; www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com
Royal Gorge 9411 Hillside Dr, I-80 to Soda Springs exit
530-426-3871; www.royalgorge.com
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center 15275 Alder Creek Rd
530-587-9484; www.tdxc.com
snowshoeing tours tahoe adventure company 7010 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
530-913-9212; www.tahoeadventurecompany.com
sled dog tours Sierra Sled Dog Adventures 530-412-3302 Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours 530-550-8133; www.tahoedogsledtours.com
ICE skating
Sno-Parks SITES 916-324-1222; www.ohv.parks.ca.gov
Northstar-at-Tahoe 530-562-3689; www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com
California Sno-Park Program SNO-PARKS sites provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow park areas, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. $5 per day or $25 for season permit. Can be purchasedat Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe Dave’s, Mountain Hardware and The Back Country.
Resort at Squaw CREEK 530-583-6300; www.squawcreek.com Squaw Valley USA 530-581-7246; www.squaw.com Truckee RIVER Regional Park 530-582-7720
Disabled sports usa far west Truckee; 530-581-4161; www.disabledsports.net
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Discover Squaw Valley’s
Enjoy world–class amenities and services convenient to year-round area activities.
Full Menu til 10 pm 18 TVs • 12 Beers on Tap Burgers • Pizza • Sports
• Ski-in/ski-out and hikein/hike-out convenience • Extensive health club, summer swimming pool and indoor/outdoor spas • Steps from dining, events and shopping
530-587-7777 OPEN EVERYDAY
Corner of Palisades Dr. & Brockway Rd. (next to 7-11)
squawvalleylodge.com
888.797.4847
Martis Valley Vacation Rentals
www.mVvr.com
We offer unique mountainside homes close to world-class ski resorts, downtown Truckee and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Serving: Northstar | Tahoe Donner | Donner Lake Vacation Rentals | Ski Rentals | Long-term Rentals Professional Management for the Homeowner Sales 587-4999 • Rentals 587-4500 • National 800-287-7685 PO Box 34046 Truckee CA 96160 NEW LOCATION: 12422 Business park #15 Voted #1 Hotel in Squaw Valley on Trip Advisor
MC/Visa/Diners Club • Email: Info@mVvr.com
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arkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe’s proximity to some of Northern California’s finest ski resorts makes it the perfect winter destination for enthusiasts of all levels and its closeness to Lake Tahoe draws families looking to soak up everything its pristine waters have to offer during the summer months. Travelers who appreciate outdoor activities and warm, authentic lodging will agree: There’s no better place from which to enjoy the vast surroundings and activities that the Sierras have to offer than Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe.
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11331 Brockway Road · Truckee · CA 96161 · T: 530.587.4525 · F: 530.587.8173 · www.larkspurhotels.com
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What do you get when haute cuisine meets the Sierra? More than just a good meal with a view. You get an “I gotta tell the neighbors about this place” moment. The food critics at Zagat don’t hand out ratings lightly, and the fact that there are five worthy recipients of that honor in our vicinity tells you something about the caliber of the dining available for our enjoyment. Following are the local, Zagat-rated restaurants that made the “A” list.
Truckee’S Five Zagat-rated restaurants share what they bring to the table
By Simone Grandmain
That resulted in the highest compliment a French chef could possibly give: they paid him. From there his career grew to gigs at, among others, Bay Wolf in Oakland and the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite before his love of chef-dome collided with his love of the mountains and the rest, as they say, is the stuff great creme brulee (a Pianeta specialty) is made of. Arnoff’s “must-have” in the kitchen? Soft, triple cream, “stinky” cheese.
Manzanita www.manzanitalaketahoe.com
Pianeta www.pianetarestaurant.com Executive chef Bill Arnoff doesn’t just meet expectations—he surpasses them. “Our patrons leave pleasantly surprised,” says Arnoff. “They are not prepared for a fine dining experience of Pianeta’s caliber—not in a little town like Truckee!” In the 13 years Arnoff has been creating such masterpieces as saltimbocca with fontina cheese pasta and crispy duck with a balsamic and basil demiglaze, he has seen many guests come, and, well, not go. “We have a big fan base. People will come in here the first night of their stay in town and then be back the next and the next.” If guests are surprised to find themselves in a first-rate restaurant, dining on original Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, their chef is not. He is exactly where he intended to be. Arnoff’s love of cooking began in high school where he was selected to apprentice in the kitchen of Palo Alto restaurant Chez Louis. 36
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This is a place that defines culinary tourism. The setting immediately sets the tone of a meal to remember. Panoramic views. Warm wood paneling and cozy fireplace-lit niches. A perfect backdrop for celebrated chef Traci Des Jardins to showcase her skills in all things Haute Cuisine. Des Jardins grew up surrounded by the plentiful offerings of San Joaquin Valley agriculture but learned what to do with it in some of the finest kitchens in Los Angeles, France and New York City. A decade ago she opened celebrated Jardinière in San Francisco and when the chance to expand her talents to the Sierra presented itself, she jumped. “I’d been enjoying Tahoe for years, so it was a welcome opportunity,” she says. Used to preparing seasonal menus in the Bay, Des Jardins admits it is inspiring to create new ones for “more athletic, active appetites.” Manzanita’s “TDJ’s Warm Bread Salad” with chunks of sour dough, crescenza cheese and artichoke hearts, however, is a year-round hit, carb-loading or not, snow or shine. The menu speaks French, with duck, short ribs and colorful vegetables—but you’ll master it beautifully right up until your meringue topped dessert. Des Jardins’ “must haves” in the kitchen? French or Spanish olive oils for their buttery, round flavor.
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Moody’s Bistro and Lounge www.moodysbistro.com Chef de Cuisine Guy Frenette’s first lesson in a professional kitchen was the importance of fresh and from scratch. Says Frenette, “From scratch, the flavors pop. There is a huge difference in a sauce made from a freshly peeled tomatillo and one made from processed.” That lesson took on more importance when he moved to California and started chefing at Olivetti in San Francisco. There he worked with maestro Paul Bertolli who shared his skills in the craft of Charcuterie. “Bertolli took everything to the grass roots level, so I learned it all,” explains Frenette. Today, Moody’s salami sells out as quickly as they make it. Its setting in the 19th century Truckee Hotel has made Moody’s a respite for locals and visitors, including Sir Paul McCartney who has been known to take the stage in the lounge on more than one occasion. Frenette’s “must-have” in the kitchen? Salt.
Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar www.dragonflycuisine.com It is almost impossible to stroll down Donner Pass Road in downtown Truckee without heading up the stairs, following the mouth-watering scents that lead to Dragonfly. Is it Japanese food? Thai? Indian? Says chef and owner Billy McCullough, “I cook in a style I love to eat.” Get in line. Since opening its doors in 2001, Dragonfly has wowed with a menu of exotic spices, fruits and vegetables blended with meat, fish and “I cook in a style I love to eat.”
—Billy McCullough, Owner/Chef Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar
poultry. McCullough’s passion for Pan-Asian took off during his eight years at Wolfdale’s working with chef Douglas Dale, the man he considers the “Grandfather of PanAsian.” Today, many of McCullough’s flavors may come from the Far East, but his pantry comes from his own backyard—metaphorically speaking. “It is mind blowing the beautiful produce you can find just up and over the hill in Grass Valley,” says McCullough. His “must haves” in the kitchen? Togarashi spice from Japan and Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.
Cottonwood Restaurant and Bar www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com Cottonwood overlooks Truckee from the site of one of the nation’s oldest ski lodges, dating back to the early 1900’s. But there is nothing passé about this Zagatrated establishment’s menu. Pine nut crusted Southeast Asian Basa with a tomato-dill Beuree blanc…Butternut squash enchiladas with Ancho chile mole…Beef Wellington… “There’s too much good stuff out there to stay “There’s too much good stuff out there to stay with one cuisine.”
—DAVID SMITH, EXECUTIVE CHEF COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR
with one cuisine,” says executive chef David Smith, explaining Cottonwood’s eclectic menu. Yet while Cottonwood does have nightly specials that change on a whim, Smith concedes “there would be a revolt if we stopped serving our Caesar salad or our baby back rib appetizer.” The man understands staying power. After studying under renowned chefs from New York to Alaska, Smith decided to hang his toque at Cottonwood where it has remained for sixteen years. “Must haves” in the kitchen? Beer and coffee.
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Auld Dubliner Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6041
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Baxter’s bistro & lounge Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200 Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1111
Bill’s Rotisserie 11355 Deerfield Rd; 530-582-5652
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Blue Coyote Bar and Grill 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-7777
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Blue Coyote Bar and Grill Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080
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Burger Me 10418 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8852
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Casa Baeza 10004 Bridge St; 530-587-2161
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Church Street Deli 10010 Church St. 530-214-8644
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Coffee And 10106 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123
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Cottonwood Restaurant Brockway Rd; 530-587-5711
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Coyote Moon Bar and Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-550-2211
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Dairy Queen 11355 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7055
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Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0557
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Drunken Monkey 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-582-9755
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El Toro Bravo 10186 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3557
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El Rinconcito Mexicano 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7800
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Diego’s Beyond Bueno Restaurant 10130 W. River St; 530-550-9900
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337
LD
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Fireside Pizza Company 1985 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-584-6150
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Java Sushi 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1144
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Jax at the Tracks 10144 West River St; 530-550-7450 Jiffy’s Pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5400
MEAL CODES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $=Inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (Over $20)
Open Daily 11am–9pm
FREE PARKING
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530-587-8852
10418 Donner Pass Rd. www.burgermetruckee.com
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Kentucky Fried Chicken 11412 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4054
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La Bamba 11760 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3516
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The Lodge 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner; 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch)
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The Lodge at Sugar Bowl Dining Room 629 Sugar Bowl Rd; 530-426-9000
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Los Altos 11367 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7872
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Mamasake Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-0110
LD
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Manzanita Ritz-Carlton Highlands; 530-562-3000
LD
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Martis Valley Grille Northstar Golf Course; 530-562-3460 (seasonal)
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Martha’s Kitchen 15628 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1425 (seasonal–lunch)
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McDonald’s 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3880
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Mikuni Sushi Village at Northstar; 530-562-2188
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Montagna Restaurant & Wine Bar Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter)
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Moody’s Bistro & Lounge 10007 Bridge St; 530-587-8688
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Mountain Burrito Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe 11331 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4525 Nik-N-Willie’s take-n-bake Pizza 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0421 North of the Border Village at Northstar; 530-562-1787 Pacific Crest/Bar of America 10042 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2626 OLIVIER NAPA VALLEY Village at Northstar; 530-562-1400
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Panda Express 11262 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8881
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Pianeta Ristorante 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694
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Pizza on the Hill, Tahoe Donner Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd; 530-582-9669
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PlumpJack Café 1920 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-583-1576 Rainbow Lodge Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3871
MEAL CODES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $=Inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (Over $20)
TRUCKEE’S HOME FOR MOUNTAIN-SIZE BURRITOS! TAKE OUT OR DINE IN
Open from 11am–10pm 7 Days a Week 530.587.0313
11331 BROCKWAY ROAD • TRUCKEE CA 96161 www.truckee.com
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Rubicon Pizza Company Village at Northstar; 530-562-2199
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The Rustic Table at Sierra WoodS Lodge 43440 Laing Rd, Emigrant Gap; 530-389-8900
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Sandy’s Pub Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300
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Six Peaks Grille Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300
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Smokey’s Kitchen 12036 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4535
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Squeeze In 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9814
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Stella, Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd; 530-582-5655 (Friday & Saturday only)
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Sweet Potatoes Deli Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300
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The Summit Restaurant 22002 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3904
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Taco Bell 12277 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-9330
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Tacos Jaliscos 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1131
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Thai Delicacy 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-550-1269
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Thai Nakorn Cuisine 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0503
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The Chocolate Bar Village at Northstar; 530-562-1800
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TC’s Pub Village at Northstar; 530-562-2250
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Truckee Bagel Company Inc. 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-1852
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Truckee Bagel & Juice Bar 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991
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Truckee Pizza 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6300
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Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6170
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Village Pizzeria 11329 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7171
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Wagon Train Coffee Shop 10080 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7574
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Wong’s Garden 11430 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-1831
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Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7411
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MEAL CODES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $=Inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (Over $20)
Wine Bars Avec Wine + Food 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste 101C; 530-582-1903 Bacchus and Venus 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9800 Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 Grapes and Grounds in True North at the Village at Northstar; 530-562-3670 Uncorked – Wine Bar Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080 The Pour House 10075 Jibboom St; 530-550-9664 Truckee River Winery 11467 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4626
Coffee Houses Coffee Bar 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000 Starbucks 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 Starbucks 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 Starbucks Village at Northstar; 530-448-1096 Starbucks Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-1000 Truckee Book & Bean 10009 West River St, Ste B; 530-582-8302 Madeline’s Coffee Stop (Mountain Hardware) 1130 Donner Pass Rd Tuff Beans 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5191 Wild Cherries Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602
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Donner Pines Market 13710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3691 Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 Full Belly Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103; 530-550-9516 Glenshire General Store 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-587-1819 New Moon Natural Food Store/Juice Bar 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7426 Port of Subs 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-8060 Runway Café 10356 Truckee Airport Rd, Airport Terminal; 530-582-9351 Safeway 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 Save Mart 11399 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5522
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Subway 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3343 Z MarketPlace 12716 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-1717
Bars Past Time Club 10096 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9219 Tourist Club 10010 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7775
Caterers Full Belly Deli & FBD Catering 530-550-9516; 530-550-9125 High Pointe Event Catering 530-414-3357 North Tahoe Catering 530-386-1788 Red Truck 530-386-0257 Sacred Artichoke Catering 530-414-3368 When Pigs Fly BBQ 530-994-1098 Hey Chef! 530-582-4882
Sweet Treats Bud’s Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3177 Sweet’s Handmade Candies 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6556 The Treat Box Bakery 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6554
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ANIMAL CARE Animal Outpatient Care Center of Truckee-Tahoe 10939A Industrial Way, #101; 530-587-5144
The Treehouse 10104 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4883 Truckee Shoe Company 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4074
Canine Country 10310 Hirshdale Rd; 530-587-7807
Unique Boutique Viviane’s Vintage and Vogue 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484
Critter Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic; 530-550-8660 Dog Gone It! Pet Care; 530-414-5033; www.doggoneitpets.com
Specialty
Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital & Boarding 9701 Hwy 267; 530-587-4366
Ambiance 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0400
Mickey’s School of Grooming 10986 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-1170
Cooking Gallery 10084 Donner Pass Rd ;530-587-8303
Pet Station 11429 Donner Pass Rd # 7; 530-550-7329
Cosmos Custom Footwerks 10015 Palisades Dr ;530-587-5424
Savvy Dog 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-448-9808
CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770
Scraps Dog Bakery & General Store 10344 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5044 Sierra Pet Clinic 10411 River Park Pl.; 530-587-7200
Elizabeth’s Creations www.tahoeflowers.com; 530-587-6965 EventMasters Party Rentals & Supplies 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 5 & 6; 530-587-2844
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge 10960 West River St #106E; 530-582-7268
Flower Power 10075 West River St; 530-550-1801
Art/Jewelry/Galleries
For Goodness Sake 10157 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8981
Alpine Mounting Systems 10095 West River St; 530-582-4790
JL’s Smoke Shop 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 105; 530-587-7833
Artisans Market Place 10382 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2873
Lake Tahoe Yarn Company 11008 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1060
Backstreet Framers 10099 Jibboom St; 530-587-1409
Lather and Fizz Bath Boutique Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6001
Carmel Gallery 9940 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0557
Lather and Fizz Bath Boutique Village at Northstar; 530-562-1163
Carole Sesko Contemporary Art www.carolesesko.com; 530-412-0639
mountain honey Stitchery 12219 Business Park Dr, Ste 12; 530-587-6708
Gallery Keoki Village at Squaw Valley; 530-583-1404
The Office Boss 12177 Business Park Dr; 530-587-1620
Lorien Powers 10382 Donner Pass Rd, Unit 5; 530-550-9610
The Office Boss Truckee Mail center 11260 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-587-1620
Double Diamond Jewelry Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-581-5321
Quilter’s Haven 12030 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6053
Glasforms Glassblowing 10065 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8460
Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296
JoAnne’s Stained Glass and Gallery 10064 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1280
Smiley’s Tattoo 10800 Donner Pass Road, Ste 104; 530-587-6453
La Galleria 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5444
Tahoe Blooms Floral Designs 11200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1930
North Tahoe Arts 380 N. Lake Blvd Tahoe City; 530-581-2787
Tahoe Blu 10128 Donner Pass Rd; 530-562-4140
Riverside Studios 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-320-1799
Tahoe Candle 10607 West River St, Ste 1E; 530-587-7996
Tom Beebe Studio 10434 River Park Dr; 530-587-1108
Tahoe Truckee Baby Equipment Rental www.tahoebaby.com; 866-646-2229
White Buffalo 10116 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4446
Truckee Coins and Collectibles 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7829
Books/Music
Truth Tattoo 10099 Jibboom St; 530-582-8788
Truckee Variety Co. 10088 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3117
Between the Notes Music & More 11075 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9378 Bookshelf Stores Inc. 11310 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-0515
Sporting Goods/Services
Truckee Book & Bean 10009 West River St; 530-582-8302
The BackCountry 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909
Black Tie Ski Rentals Truckee; 530-550-1092
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Fashion/Accessories
CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770
Bass Shoe Factory Outlet 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9283
Cyclepaths 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1890
Cabona’s 10100 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3161
Granite Chief 11368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2809
Closet Cowgirl 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424
Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844
Down by the River Sportswear 10130 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1916
Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski 11200-6 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561
Dressed Boutique 10056 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1630
Porters Sports-Truckee 11391 Deerfield Dr; 530-562-4080
Great Outdoor Clothing Co. 11310 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1990
sierra nordic cross country ski shop 11004 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4713
Kalifornia Jean Bar 10092 Donner Pass Rd, #A; 530-550-9933
Smooth Rides Tune and Repair www.smoothridesmobile.com; 530-414-3862
Leggs-Hanes-Bali Outlet Store 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3745
SnowBomb www.snowbomb.com; 530-581-0553
Marilyn’s Catwalk 10058 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7467
The Sports Exchange 10095 West River St; 530-582-4510
Mo, Jo and Zoe’s 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3495
Start Haus 10990 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5781
The Niche 10164 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3100
Tahoe Dave’s 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0900
Sports Tahoe 10091 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7445
Technical Equipment Cleaners 10607 W River St, Ste 1D; 530-582-0564
TIENDA LA ESPERANZA 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-8045
Thin Air Motorsports 10689 East River St; 530-582-8081
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Mountain Kids outlet 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-550-7475 Tahoe Forest Hospice Thrift & Gift 10026 Meadow Way; 530-582-4947
Home and Garden
Thrill of the Find 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3
Alpine Stove and Chimney 10707 West River St; 530-582-4985
Unique Boutique/Viviane’s Vintage & Vogue 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484
Consignment Home Furnishings of Truckee 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661
Medical Services/Pharmacies
European Ski Antiques & Fine Furnishings 40153 Truckee Tahoe Airport Rd; 530-587-3882
CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770
S H O P P IN G
Totally Board 10060 Bridge St; 530-582-1584
Gateway Urgent Care 11105 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-2070
Gratitudes Gifts and Home Décor 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6858
Rite Aid PharmacY 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7592
High Camp Home 10191 Donner Pass Rd., Ste 1; 530-528-6866
Tahoe Forest Hospital 10121 Pine Ave & Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6011
Mountain Comfort Furniture 11464 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5321
Tahoe Forest Pharmacy 10956 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 101; 530-587-7607
Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Mountain Home Center 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6681
Fitness
Mountain Home Center 11403 Brockway Rd; 530-587-6681
Balancing Bodyworks – Pilates 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 108B; 530-581-5152
Riverstone Home and Garden 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5549
INNERRHYTHMS DANCE THEATRE 8924 12047 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B7; 530-550-8464
Sears Hometown Stores 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0110
Jazzercise/Sierra Nevada Dance 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7720
Spirit Interior Design 10009 West River St; 530-587-0948
JM Pro Fitness 10075 Pioneer Trail, #107; 530-587-9977
The Rock Garden 10642 Pioneer Trail; 530-582-3610
Studio Tahoe: Pure Yoga Pure Life 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105 B; 530-587-1891
Trout Creek Landscape & Supply 10739 Glenshire Dr; 530-582-8101 Villager Nursery Inc. 10678 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0771
TAHOE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE 10710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3769
Beauty/Spas
Truckee community recreation center 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7720
TAHOE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8333
Balance Holistic Health Village at Northstar; 530-562-1164 Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000
movie theaters
Glow 10320 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B; 530-587-9985
The village cinemas Village at Northstar; 530-562-8800
Hair For Today 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-582-9050 Images Salon and Beauty Supply 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2888 Linda’s Nails 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1629 Loft Barber Shop 10092 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-1710 Mane Attraction 10466 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6263 namaste holistic healing & yoga 10368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-9014 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Spa 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct; 530-582-3000 Sacred STONE center for well-being 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3664 Salon Fandango 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1138 Sassy Nails 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5201
We are not just a hardware store. With a complete Sporting Goods and Fishing Department you will find everything from camping gear to water toys, guide books to GPS systems and everything in between, even RV and boating supplies! Come visit us for all your recreational needs.
Shag 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424 Shampoo Hair and Make-up Salon 10050 South East River St; 530-587-8494 Sierra Cosmetic Laser 10448 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0198 Spa at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd; 530-581-6624 Trilogy Spa Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-8125 true salon & Hair studio 10049 Martis Valley Rd; 530-412-0837 Unwind Beauty Salon 12315 Deerfield Dr, Ste 8; 530-582-9344 Urban Angels Salon 10120 Jibboom St, #102; 530-587-9900
Consignment/Thrift Stores Consignment Home Furnishings of Truckee 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661 Echo Blue Consignment 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295 The Exchange 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5549 Mountain Kids 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295
11320 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 530-587-4844 Open 7 Days a Week! www.truckee.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS For more events, visit www.truckee.com. Dates subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.
May 2011 MAY 13 Downtown Truckee Street Dance Historic Downtown Truckee 6 to 10 pm. Free. Music, dancing, fun presented by Truckee Downtown Merchants Association. www.truckee.com MAY 13 Movie Night at the Village at Squaw Valley Village at Squaw Valley Free outdoor cycling movie, “Breaking Away.” 530-584-1000; www.thevillageatsquaw.com MAY 13 Amgen Tour of California–Opening Gala and Official Team Introduction MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, South Lake Tahoe 6 pm. $300. Hosted bar, dinner and wine, live music, entertainment, silent auction, free parking. Portion of proceeds to benefit Breakaway from Cancer. 530-544-5050; www.TahoeAmgenTourofCalifornia.com MAY 13–15 Velo Volo Bocce Challenge – Truckee River Winery Try your hand at Volo, a specific type of Bocce. Challenge requires accuracy and precision. Everyone’s scores will be recorded. Person with highest scores wins a $200 gift certificate at Truckee River Winery. 530-587-4626; www.truckeeriverwinery.com MAY 14 Luna Chix: Pre-Amgen Tour Group Ride Donner Memorial State Park to Cisco Grove 9 am. Free. 40-mile ride open to all skill levels. www.teamlunachix.com MAY 14 Truckee Bike Festival – Historic Downtown Truckee 1 pm. Bikes, friends, fun presented by Truckee Downtown Merchants Association. www.truckee.com MAY 14 Start at the Top-Lake Tahoe Legends Ride Horizon Casino Resort Convention Center Ballroom, South Lake Tahoe 6 am. $125/$140. Pre-registration required. Ride the Stage 1 course, 72 miles around Lake Tahoe with cycling legends, rest stops, technical support, first aid and gear assistance. Receive a Lake Tahoe welcome bag, wristband, water bottle, ride pin and t-shirt, lunch and an after ride pasta feed with live music. 800-565-2704; www.bikethewest.com MAY 14 bike decorating contest Artisans Marketplace, Brickelltown. 1 to 5 pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 530-587-8808; www.truckee.com
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MAY 15 Amgen Tour of California Stage 1 starts at South Lake Tahoe to Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. May 16, Stage 2 starts at Squaw Valley USA through Truckee to Sacramento. Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course. www.tahoetourofcalifornia.com MAY 22 Best of Tahoe Chefs Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe “Denim & Diamonds” Guests will be wined and dined by the best chefs of Tahoe at an elegant seated dinner. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Forest Cancer Center patient services and programs. 530-582-6317; www.bestoftahoechefs.org MAY 28 Paddleboard & Stand Up Paddleboard Race Donner Lake, West End Beach 9 am. 5 mile paddleboard race around Donner Lake. Proceeds benefit the Truckee High School Swim Team. 530-386-1676; www.tahoepaddle.com MAY 28 Launch Into Summer Party – Tahoe Maritime Museum 5 to 8 pm. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction. 530-525-9253; www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org MAY 28–29 Truckee Home & Building Show – Regional Green Building Symposium and Sierra Recreation Expo 10 am to 5 pm. $6. You’ll find everything you need to build or remodel your mountain home. 530-587-3477; www.truckeehomeshow.com MAY 28–29 Truckee Old Jail Museum Opening Old Jail Museum, Jibboom St. 11 am to 4 pm. www.truckeehistory.org
JUNE 2011 JUNE 3–4 Reno-Tahoe Odyssey – Downtown Reno/Tahoe 178-mile course travels through the Sierra Nevada mountains, along the shores of Lake Tahoe, circling back through Northern Nevada high desert back to Reno. 775-825-3399; www.renotahoeodyssey.com JUNE 4 Soroptimist Wine & Restaurant Faire Coyote Moon Golf Course 5 to 7:30 pm. $40 in advance/ $45 at the door. Live music, wine and beer tasting, auctions, food prepared by local restaurants and caterers. 530-550-1433 JUNE 5 AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE Sold out for 2011. The 72-mile America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride circumnavigates the highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. Next year’s date is June 3, 2012. Online registration will be open January 2, 2012. Note: The 2011 event sold out by mid-February 2011. 800-565-2704; www.bikethewest.com
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JUNE 11 TOUR DE MANURE – Sierra Valley Metric Century In the beautiful Sierra Valley just 25 miles north of Truckee, this 62-mile route rides through ranchlands, meadows and historic communities. 530-994-3344 http://www.sierravillefireandrescue.com/ biketour.html JUNE 11 Brew Fest – Truckee River Regional Park 1 to 5 pm. Over 20 breweries, brats, live music, silent auction, and collector tasting glass. Must be 21 and older. No pets. 530-582-9062; www.truckeeoptimist.com JUNE 19 Truckee RibFest – Citizens Bank Plaza 1 to 6 pm. $12 in advance/ $15 at the door. Two sample plates from vendors of your choice. Take dad out for his special day. Beer Garden, live music, face painting, bounce house for kids. 530-550-2252; www.truckeeribfest.com JUNE 25 Big Blue Adventure Series: XTERRA Commons Beach, Tahoe City 8 am. Off-road triathlon. 530-546-1019; www.bigblueadventure.com JUNE 25 Western States 100 Endurance Run Squaw Valley, USA to Auburn 5 am start. 100 mile endurance run traverses the Sierra Nevada along the Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to Auburn. 916-387-8796; www.ws100.com JUNE 26 Truckee Chili Cookoff– Truckee River Regional Park 11 am to 5 pm. $10 adults/children under 12 free. Chili tasting, entertainment, beverages and fun. www.TruckeeChiliCookoff.org
July 2011
JULY 1–3 Squaw Valley Pacific Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Village at Squaw Valley Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. 50 awardwinning artists from throughout the West featuring photography, watercolors and oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and more. 209-267-4394; www.pacificfinearts.com JULY 2 Bluegrass & Beer Tasting Festival Village at Northstar Beer, bluegrass and fun. 800-466-6784; www.northstarattahoe.com JULY 3 Kings Beach Fireworks Show & Deck Party North Tahoe Events Center 6 to 10 pm. Get an early start on the Independence Day holiday and enjoy the fireworks show. www.northtahoebusiness.org JULY 4 Truckee Firecracker Mile – Historic Downtown Truckee Pre-parade: One mile gradual fun run for all ages. Begins at Tahoe Forest Hospital and ends downtown at Train Depot. 530-426-3313; www.truckeefunrun.com
JULY 4 Truckee 4th of July Fireworks West End Beach, Donner Lake Full day of activities, live music and food. Fireworks begin around 9 pm. Tickets sold in advance to residents only. 530-582-7720; www.tdrpd.com
JULY 17 Donner Lake Triathlon Sprint and International distance course. Swim Donner Lake, bike up historic route Hwy 40, and run around lake. 530-546-1019; www.donnerlaketri.com Rob Retting
JULY 4 Truckee 4th of July Parade – Donner Pass Road, Truckee Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade. Starting at 10 am at the Truckee High School winding down Donner Pass Road ending up in historic downtown Truckee. 530-587-2757; www.truckee.com
AUGUST 13 TAHOe DONNER Summer Concert – Robert Cray Tahoe Donner, Trout Creek Recreation Center, Driving Range 7 pm. Robert Cray a Grammy award-winning blues guitarist and singer has played with the likes of Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins. www.tahoedonner.com AUGUST 13–14 Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival 10 am to 5 pm. Features the original work of more than 60 artists and crafters in downtown Truckee. 209-267-4394; www.pacificfinearts.com
JULY 8–10 ARTour 2011 Open Studios Various studios in Truckee-Tahoe area Open studio driving tour of juried artists homes and studios. 530-581-2787; www.northtahoearts.com JULY 8–10 Cannibal Cruise – Truckee River Regional Park Free. Friday night social, games, Saturday night BBQ, food, sock hop, poker run, and awards and craft fair. 530-582-9062; www.truckeeoptimist.com JULY 9 Soaring Kites and Music Festival High Camp, Squaw Valley USA Kite flying demonstrations, kids kite building seminars, and general kite mania, featuring live music and entertainment all day long. 530-583-6985; www.squaw.com JULY 15–AUGUST 21 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard’s greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in spectacular setting under the stars. 800-747-4677; www.laketahoeshakespeare.com JULY 15–17 ARTour 2011 Open Studios Various studios in Truckee-Tahoe area Open studio driving tour of juried artists homes and studios. 530-581-2787; www.northtahoearts.com JULY 16–17 Relay for Life of Truckee-Tahoe Truckee High School, Donner Pass Rd. Saturday 9 am to 9 am Sunday. 24 hour American Cancer Society’s community walk and camp-out to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and Fight Back against cancer! Entertainment, live music, food. 530-320-6982; www.relayforlife.org/truckeeca JULY 16 Art, Wine, & Music Festival – The Village at Squaw Valley 11 am to 5 pm (wine tasting from 2 to 5 pm $25). Fine artists, crafts makers, performers and musicians. 530-583-6985; www.squaw.com JULY 16 Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup Squaw Valley, USA to Auburn, CA 100-mile-one-day equestrian trail ride stretches over the Sierra Nevada. 530-823-7901; www.teviscup.org JULY 16–30 Tahoe Rim Trail Association Annual Thru-Hike Tahoe Rim Trail, Mount Rose Trailhead 165-mile hike around The Tahoe Rim Trail – an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. 775-298-0231; www.tahoerimtrail.org
AUGUST 12–13 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay Antique and classic wooden boats will be shown and judged with a variety of activities. 530-581-4700; www.laketahoeconcours.com
JULY 21 lake tahoe music festival – Village at Northstar Check website for updates. 530-583-3101; www.tahoemusic.org JULY 22–24 Antique Show – Truckee High School $5. Friday–Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Benefits Truckee High Boosters Club. www.tbcashows.info/truckee_7_11.html JULY 23–24 Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo McIver Arena, Brockway Road Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 2 pm. 208-735-0462; www.truckeerodeo.org JULY 28–31 Wanderlust Festival – Squaw Valley, USA Festival brings together top yoga teachers and performers in rock & roll. 530-583-6985; www.wanderlustfestival.com JULY 30–31 Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival 10 am to 5 pm. Features the original work of more than 60 artists and crafters in downtown Truckee. 209-267-4394; www.pacificfinearts.com JULY 30–31 Lake Tahoe 36-Hour Adventure Race – Lake Tahoe Team kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, trail running and navigation. 530-546-1019; www.bigblueadventure.com
AUGUST 2011 AUGUST 1–21 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard’s greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in spectacular setting under the stars. 800-747-4677; www.laketahoeshakespeare.com AUGUST 4 lake tahoe music festival – Village at Northstar Check website for updates. 530-583-3101; www.tahoemusic.org AUGUST 6 Squaw Valley Mountain Run – Squaw Valley USA 9 am. 3.6 miles up from base of Squaw Valley to High Camp. Awards, raffle, music, refreshments and beer at the top. A portion of the proceeds benefit Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. 530-583-6985; www.squawmountainrun.com
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AUGUST 13–14 Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest – Village at Squaw Valley 2 to 8 pm. Breweries in the area pour their finest as two stages pump out the blues, jazz, and funk. Sales benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. 800-403-0206; www.squaw.com AUGUST 24 lake tahoe music festival – Village at Northstar Check website for updates. 530-583-3101; www.tahoemusic.org
SEPTEMBER 2011 September 2–4 Northstar Arts & Crafts Festival – Village at Northstar 10 am to 5 pm. Features the original work of more than 60 artists and crafters. 209-267-4394; www.pacificfinearts.com September 4 Annual Alpen Wine Festival – Village at Squaw Valley 2 to 5 pm. $40. Vintages from more than 40 Northern California vineyards, souvenir wine glass. 530-583-6985; www.squaw.com September 9–11 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Village at Northstar Food, wine and festivals, grape stomp, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations, grand tasting, culinary competitions, mountain chef cook-off and more. 800-824-6348; www.gotahoenorth.com SEPTEMBER 11 TOUR DE TAHOE – BIG BLUE 9th annual ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline. Tour de Tahoe offers spectacular scenery, great food and support. Also offers Boat Cruise / 35-Mile Fun Ride. 800-565-2704; www.bikethewest.com September 17 Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Races Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 11 am start. Sprint (2 to 4 hour finish) and Classic (6- to 9-hour finish) adventure. Solo competitors and teams participate in kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running. 530-546-1019; www.bigblueadventure.com September 17–18 Trails and Vistas Interpretive Hike – Spooner Lake Unique interactive event takes music, dance and art into the environment for all to enjoy along a two to three mile hike to view artistic performances. www.trailsandvistas.org September 24 Tahoe Sierra Century Ride – Squaw Valley USA 7 am. Scenic routes, challenging hill climbs (60 and 100 mile routes), full support services, food and music. www.tahoesierracentury.com 45
October 1 Annual Village Oktoberfest – Village at Squaw Valley 2 to 6 pm. Traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, Beer Garten, brats, kraut, games, entertainment, and a variety of German beers. 530-584-6266; www.thevillageatsquaw.com October 1 Truckee Downtown Wine Walk & Shop Historic Downtown Truckee 12 to 4 pm. $30 in advance/ $40 day of the event. Sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples and enjoy shopping. 530-587-8808; www.truckeewinewalk.com October 2–9 LAKE TAHOE RESTAURANT WEEK 3-course prix-fixe menus that incorporate organic, seasonal and local ingredients—all served up at Lake Tahoe’s charming and historic eateries and bistros. 530-525-1164; www.tahoerestaurantweek.com October 8–9 Donner Party Hike Truckee and Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl Resort Saturday: Enjoy guided, interpretive hikes showcasing the spectacular beauty of Donner Summit and learn about emigrant history, the building of the transcontinental railroad including a walk through snowsheds, and High Sierra lakes. Sunday: guided walking tours, museum visit. 530-587-8808; www.truckee.com October 20–21 truckee historical haunted walking tour Historic Downtown Truckee $30 includes lively two-hour tour with historic tales of Wild West, songs, spooky legends and costume contest. 530-305-4231; truckeehistorytour.org
ONGOING SEASONAL EVENTS Truckee Thursdays – Historic Downtown Truckee Thursdays: June 16 – August 25, 5 to 9 pm Street Festival with live entertainment, beer garden, local artists, unique gifts and KidZone activities for children. info@truckeethursdays.com; www.truckeethursdays.com Summer Movie Series – Village at Squaw Valley Thursdays: July 7 – August 25 Begins at dusk. 530-452-7188; www.squaw.com
Foothill Farmers’ Market – Truckee River Regional Park Tuesdays: June – October, 8 am to 1 pm 530-823-6183; www.foothillfarmersmarket.com
Bluesdays – Village at Squaw Valley Tuesdays: July 5 – August 30, 6 to 8:30 pm Live Blues music. 530-452-7188; www.thevillageatsquaw.com
Retro Skate Nights Village at Northstar Fridays, June 17 – August 26, 6 to 9 pm 530-562-1010; www.northstarattahoe.com
Music in the Park Truckee River Regional Park–Salty Gephardt Amphitheatre Wednesdays: June 15 – August 24, 6:30 to 8 pm 530-582-7720; www.tdrpd.org
Live music Village at Northstar Saturdays and Sundays 530-562-1010; www.northstarattahoe.com
Our world-class ski resorts host incredible events throughout the winter. Rail jams, ski and boardercross action, big air competitions, clinics and demo days, live music series and more. Check out their websites throughout the winter for the latest happenings!
Alpine Meadows; www.Skialpine.com Boreal Mountain Resort; www.Borealski.com Donner Ski Ranch; www.Donnerskiranch.com Homewood Mountain Resort; www.Skihomewood.com Northstar-At-Tahoe; www.Northstarattahoe.com Royal Gorge; www.Royalgorge.com Soda Springs; www.Skisodasprings.com Squaw Valley USA; www.Squaw.com Sugar Bowl Ski Resort; www.Sugarbowl.com Tahoe Donner; www.tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner Cross Country; www.Tdxc.com Truckee Donner Chamber; www.Truckee.com
NOVEMBER 2011 November 5 Chocolate, Wine & Roses – Chateau, Incline Village 7 to 10 pm. Chocolate and wine, fantastic silent and live auctions and roses. 775-298-0010; www.tahoewomenservices.org or www.tahoesafealliance.com November 13 Donner Lake Turkey Trot Donner Memorial State Park – Donner Lake 10:30 am. Seven mile Fun Run around Donner Lake. Turkeys and pies for prizes. 530-426-3313; www.truckeefunrun.com
MARCH 2011 MARCH 2–11 SnowFest – Various venues Winter Carnival throughout the North Shore of Tahoe and Truckee. 530-583-7167; www.tahoesnowfestival.com
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Visit the California Welcome Center for trip planning assistance Let the experienced staff at the Truckee California Welcome Center help you with lodging, dining and activity choices. The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and conveniently located right off Interstate 80 in the Train Depot in historic downtown Truckee. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, California Travel & Tourism Commission and Certified Folder Display Service. It is one of 20 CWCs operated throughout California, offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The CWCs serve as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your Truckee and California trip with plenty of local, regional and statewide information. Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce 10065 Donner Pass Road
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