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MY TAHOE STORY:
“Life is just easier up here.” — The Moore Family The Newest Mountainside Residents
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Meet the new schools in town Grocery shopping just got a little easier with 2 new stores in Truckee Downtown Truckee Railyard project update
EXPERIENCE VISTAS The Newest Collection
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Welcome to
MOUNTAINSIDE Magazine Before we share the many exciting features in this year’s Magazine, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to our community over this last year. 2020 delivered many challenges that required many spontaneous pivots in our operation. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and support as we navigated these unprecedented times. While there inevitably will be other twists and turns, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy at the opportunity to return to shades of normalcy in the year to come. We are anxious to resume the community programming at Tree House that facilitated so much family interaction while allowing neighbors to become friends. Within this issue, you will find a number of features designed to keep you informed
ABOUT MOUNTAINSIDE AT NORTHSTAR Mountainside is located at 6,800 feet, between The Village at Northstar and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Perfectly situated above the valley to capture views, and entirely woven into life at altitude, this community on the mountain has become of the mountain. Visit us in our sales offices located in The Boulders Residences, and in the The Village at Northstar.
for an extended visit to Mountainside. You’ll find features on dining and year-round
EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
recreation features as well as resources for longer-term stays and even engagement
Levon Ayres Marybeth Donahoe Jason Turk
with the local philanthropic community. We hope this guide will serve as evergreen content as you continue to immerse within our community this year and for many years to come. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with thoughts, questions, or simply to say hello. Sincerely, Levon Ayres Marybeth Donahoe Jason Turk Mountainside Outfitters
CONTENT & DESIGN Carlynne Fajkos - Tahome Marketing Tahoe Mountain Realty Gwen Ewasko - Creative Director Jasmine Watts - Director of Marketing
MOUNTAINSIDE BUILDERS mountainsidenorthstar.com info@mountsidenorthstar.com p: 530.550.2010 Cover Photos by Chris Rochefort
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WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR COMMUNITY
AROUND TOWN 07. New Stores and New Options 08. The Tahoe Food Hub 20. 4 Reasons Why Scholarships Are Essential To Empowering Children to Reach Their Potential 34.
38. The New Schools 42. A New Life for the Old Railyard
14. My Tahoe Story 16. All Roads Lead (Electronically) to Mountainside 17. The Vision for Vistas 18. A Look Inside Northstar Mountain Operations 22.
Vistas: The Newest Collection of Boulders
The Truckee Donner Land Trust Promises...Nothing
WHAT TO DO 10.
Creating a Cozy Space for Living
12. Take a Bike Ride with the Outfitters 40. Yoga Flow to Destress and Invigorate Motivation
26. Outfitter Gear Guide
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30. Village Walk Skyline is Harnessing the
3-INGREDIENT CHEESY ARTICHOKE DIP
Benefits of On and Offsite Building 32. Highlands Gondola Operating Calendar 2020 - 2021 36. Vail Resort’s Commitment to Zero 37. Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation
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Greetings from Mountainside Builders
On behalf of the teams at Mountainside Builders, Taylor Builders and Tahoe Mountain Realty, I am pleased to usher in a new year for Northstar Mountainside. We are excited to welcome over a dozen new families to the Mountainside family over the past year in what became the most productive 12-month period in the life of our community. Many reasons for this surge in interest were the predictable culmination of years of work to create a sense of community while delivering exceptional dwelling and homesites. Other reasons would have been impossible to predict as factors beyond anyone’s expectations fueled a historic surge in demand for Tahoe real estate. Regardless, now more than ever the core values of Mountainside have become the overwhelming priority for so many. The opportunity for respite, peacefulness, and health have always been fundamental to our community. With chaotic events throughout all of our lives over the last year, so many have given this greater priority. We’ve seen numerous families transition Mountainside to their full-time homes while many others have adjusted their visitation rhythm to much more than frequent weekend visits. Regardless of the definition, we are pleased to provide a sanctuary for one and all in the mountains. With this robust activity, we are excited to continue with the work of making Mountainside the best community in the region. With the sellout of M25 and the first phases of Boulders, we are pleased to launch re-thought products including the Vistas at Boulders; our largest residences providing view corridors that more than justify their name. As well, we have converted several sites within Boulders to custom homesites allowing for creative license while enjoying the many virtues of this great neighborhood. Additionally, we continue to work diligently on local land use matters that will allow for more modest, appropriately scaled development into the future. As always, we appreciate the role that you and your family play in making Mountainside a community defined by so much more than the individual homes. My family and I enjoy the opportunity to interact with you and look forward to a terrific year to come.
Best regards,
Clifton Taylor President of Mountainside Builders
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NEW STORES & NEW OPTIONS LOCATION: 10001 Soaring Way, Truckee, CA HOURS: 6 AM - 11 PM STORE HIGHLIGHTS: Raley’s has it all. From the large deli to home goods to cleaning supplies to party essentials, this is the only one-stop-shop in Truckee, especially with Mountain Hardware right next door.
BEST FOR: Grab-and-go food items, fresh baked goods, huge craft beer selection, and your organic grocery haul.
MUST-TRY: Stumptown Coffee from the cafe.
A first of its kind O-N-E market infuses, organics, nutrition, and education into the store’s purpose and products. You won’t find many common name brands here, but rather a curated selection of carefully chosen organic items that fit within Raley’s high product standards. You’ll also find an innovative labeling system that marks each item with a wide range of categories, such as grain-free, gluten-free, kosher, low/ high sugar, plant-based, keto-friendly, and more. Also part of the product curation is ensuring that none of the products stocked include over 100 banned ingredients like aspartame, parabens, sorbic acid and high fructose corn syrup. The store’s deli and cafe serve up a variety of goodies like acai bowls, smoothies and wraps, with seating both outside and upstairs in their McKinney loft.
LOCATION: 11213 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
BEST FOR: An inexpensive grocery haul, keto-friendly items, and bulk items
HOURS: 7AM - 10PM
like rice, canned goods, and standard baking ingredients.
STORE HIGHLIGHTS: The price tag
MUST-TRY: Pre-seasoned meat for easy dinner preparation.
Directly across the street from Safeway is the new Grocery Outlet promising the best prices in town. You’ll find predominantly name brand items here ranging from beer to snacks to dry goods, plus a nice selection of bulk items. Every Grocery Outlet has a regional team that routinely scours their area for the best deals, whether it’s through packaging changes, surplus inventory, or product overruns, they source it all to ensure the lowest priced items around.
LOCATION: 11357 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
BEST FOR: Hard to find organic and sustainable
HOURS: 9AM - 8PM
food products like non-dairy cheese and milk
STORE HIGHLIGHTS: The Staff. The people who manage New Moon are a charismatic bunch proud of the products they sell and the town they service. You will always receive a warm welcome and a helping hand
alternatives, bulk nuts, oats, and honey, as well as a large selection of rare craft beers.
MUST-TRY: The Cosmic Charlie Sandwich.
while you shop.
New Moon is not new to Truckee, but the store has made several recent upgrades and adjustments including online ordering and curbside pickup. New Moon might be a smaller store option, but their shelves are always packed with premium items from health supplements to local organic produce. Their cafe never disappoints offering made-to-order sandwiches and fresh pressed juices.
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THE TAHOE FOOD HUB The Tahoe Food Hub works within a 150-mile radius of North Lake Tahoe to help local chefs and wholesale food buyers source food from local, small, and family-run farms or ranches. Their mission is to build a regional, sustainable, and equitable food system in the Tahoe basin. Prior to COVID, the Tahoe Food Hub held several farm-to-table dinners and community soup nights all throughout the region featuring seasonal and local ingredients paired with live music or movie showings, as well as operated an open market for the community to shop for local produce - their hopes are to resume those activities soon. But if there were any silver-linings to 2020, the hub’s “Feed Your Neighbor” program just might be one. The program ensures equal access to the food that the Tahoe Food Hub sources from local farms by engaging farmers, local businesses and the community to get local food into the hands of members in our community facing hunger. After being launched in 2019 they averaged 2-3 box donations per week, but after the onset of COVID, The Tahoe Food Hub saw an increase in donations upwards of 3,500 “Giving Boxes” and over $65,000 raised by the local community for the Feed Your Neighbor program. The new 2021 goal is to now ensure the program’s longevity and sustainability in order to provide, fresh, healthy local produce to community members in need.
TO LEARN MORE: tahoefoodhub.org/farm2market/feed-your-neighbor/ And their latest development is the announcement of their
HARVEST TO ORDER Another recent addition to the Tahoe Food Hub is there “Harvest to Order” option. The online farmers market might not have the social interaction, but it still provides residents
farm for students of the Tahoe-Truckee community. While $50,000 still needs to be raised to cover site preparation,
with the same local and organic produce at a great price.
construction costs, and first-year operations, the purpose of
a small box for $20 that feeds 1-2 people. From there the
in an alpine ecosystem. And the long-term goal is to provide
Choose between a big box for $30 that feeds 3-4 people or
the endeavor is to educate the community about agriculture
Tahoe Food Hub curates a box filled with fresh, seasonal, and
students of North Lake Tahoe with a hands-on learning
sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables from local farms, and customers can add on a grocery list of pasture-raised meats, eggs, and other specialty products. Plan ahead and have your box ready for pick-up!
experience in an outdoor classroom as well as an additional resource for adults to learn about the importance of local food and sustainable farming practices. People young and old will learn how we can further increase our own food security by growing food locally in the mountains using
1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT tahoefoodhubh2o.localorbit.com/
4-season growing techniques.
2. PLACE AN ORDER ONLINE
The Tahoe Food Hub tackled 2020’s challenges
3. PICK-UP CURBSIDE at the Farm Shop on Fridays, 2pm-7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm
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upcoming, Sierra Growing Classroom, an educational
with creativity and innovation, resulting in an even more sustainable and equitable business for the Truckee-Tahoe community.
DONATE TODAY
LEARN MORE
givebacktahoe.org/organization/Tahoe-Food-Hub
TahoeFoodHub.org
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WHAT TO DO
CREATING A COZY SPACE FOR LIVING by Chloe MacKintosh of BoxwoodAvenue.com D E S I GN E R , B L O G G ER , A ND SH OP O W NER C HL O E MAC KINTO S H is the voice behind the lifestyle brand
Boxwood Avenue. From sharing simple tips and tricks for slowing down to easy and delicious recipes the whole family will love, Chloe has grown her online platform inspiring readers and followers to create intention in daily life. Today Chloe is sharing her tips for designing a comfortable, cozy home perfect for entertaining and enjoying as a family! Creating a cozy and comfortable space is more important than ever. I think we all have the desire to design a serene space for daily living now that we are spending more time at home. As we start to settle into our new daily routines, there are easy ways to create welcoming spaces for each member of the family.
M AT ER I AL S make the S PAC E
The materials of a space are the ingredients of the room. We all know how important the use of quality ingredients are for making a stand-out meal, and the same goes for decorating your home. I love selecting harmonious and organic materials such as wool & jute rugs, cashmere throws, linen pillows, and reclaimed wood furniture pieces. As the natural textures come together, the room will feel perfectly curated.
CR E ATI N G intention
I am all about taking things easy, and appreciating the beauty of living in the moment. I am deeply inspired by the French way of living and try to infuse a little bit of their je ne sais quoi into my day-to-day life. For me, that means making little swaps that add a level of beauty or meaning to things that are often considered mundane. Take doing the dishes for example, dishes are much more fun with a beautiful hand-crafted dish brush and Savon de Marseille dish soap. Little swaps like linen napkins instead of paper towels or ceramic dishes instead of plastic containers allow me to be present and grateful for the little things.
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WHAT TO DO L AY ER ED living
With our homes serving more than one purpose for the time being, we can find ways to turn our living spaces into multifunctional areas. Bedrooms are becoming offices and the living rooms the new break room! Selecting furniture pieces that work for many uses will make the most of a space’s ability to serve your family. For example, a desk works well as a nightstand, or a bed may have built-in storage. Making sure everything in the room has a purpose and a place to live will keep the room organized and prevent it from feeling cluttered.
P LE A S I N G the SENSES
I find that a space feels most peaceful when the senses are sparked - sight, touch, sound, feel, and even taste! In my home, I always have music playing (Frank Sinatra Radio is my favorite!), a candle burning, and a cozy blanket ready to be enjoyed. Adding a pillow & blanket to a corner chair or a candle in a bedroom will create a little oasis right at home!
E A S Y cheesy A RT I C H O K E DI P
8 oz. softened cream cheese 8 oz. shredded italian cheese blend 8 oz. marinated artichokes drained, and roughly chopped
Our homes are doing double duty and serving
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375º F Step 2: Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
as home offices, schools, and even replacing our favorite restaurants. Welcoming guests with a fresh homemade meal is such a treat! I find that
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized baking dish (8” round works well). Bake until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with toasted french bread, crackers, or veggies.
ENTERTAINING at HO ME
just as important as the food is the presentation and intention behind the dish. I love using vintage French glassware, linen napkins, and handthrown ceramic platters to serve guests. A sprig of rosemary in a carafe of water or fresh flowers on the table makes a big impact! Thoughtful ways to elevate the experience, delight guests, and make them feel loved!
For more decorating ideas, recipes, and thoughtful decor visit B OX W O O DAV ENU E.C O M or shop at S HO P.B OX W OODAVE NUE .COM.
Find Chloe @boxwoodavenue on social media. Photo credit: Nadia Liu
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TAKE A BIKE RIDE WITH THE OUTFITTERS There are countless trails weaving through the hills, meadows, and valleys within Tahoe’s expansive footprint, making exploring this cherished destination an endless journey of new discoveries. As Outfitters, we are tasked with learning all of the trail systems in order to best direct the Mountainside community to the
Difficulty Rating:
Intermediate
Physical Rating: Moderate Distance: ~2 Miles
must-try trails. So when we stumbled upon the new Elizabethtown Trail we
Trail Type: Single Track, Both Directions
knew we had to share it immediately.
Activities: Bike, Hike or Run
This trail is made up of diverse terrain leading riders through all of the best
Dogs Allowed: Yes
that Tahoe has to offer - from meadows of aspen trees to pine tree canopies to the open Martis Valley floor - don’t be surprised if you routinely see an Outfitter on this beautiful trail.
1. Direct access to the trail can be found either from the Castle Peak parking lot or on a turn off where Northstar Drive and Highway 267 meet, and either entrance can be accessed directly from Highlands View Road. From there you’ll arrive at the trailhead where interpretive signage, courtesy of the Truckee Donner Land Trust, will lead you on your way.
Photo credit: Chris Rochefort
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Name: Elizabethtown Trail
WHAT TO DO
2.
The ride commences through a secluded pine forest coming to a slightly curved decline that riders (or hikers or runners) can take at their own pace.
3.
Over the bridge where the water flows well into Fall, you can stop at multiple picnic benches along the way, or keep going towards the aspen trees of all different shades depending on the time of year.
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You’ll be led into the Martis Valley clearing where Northstar is on your left and the Sierra Crest is on your right.
BRING A CAMERA this is what mountain biking in Tahoe is all about.
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YOUR COMMUNITY C H R I S , K A YA , A N D T H E I R T W O D A U G H T E R S looked at almost every neighborhood in
Truckee when searching for the perfect place to call home. They rented condos in the Village and various homes throughout Truckee but nowhere felt quite like Mountainside.
MY TAHOE STORY
The Newest Mountainside Residents “We just kept coming back to Mountainside. Everyone seemed thrilled to be there and very welcoming, and even more so in the summer with families always out and about, it was so family-focused and approachable.” The Tree House, the yoga studio, and the casual uncrowded atmosphere in Mountainside clearly has a way of bringing people together.” As Outfitters, we understand why their kids were an integral part of the decision-making process too, now 7 and 3.5 years old, like almost every Mountainside homeowner, the whole family wanted to be able to easily access the outdoors and ensure their time was always well-spent and together as a family. “The Tree House is their favorite place - they love the pool and are always making new friends along the way. And the Play Acre is a must-stop for the kids.” We first met them when they were renting a home in the Mountainside community last summer. Since then they’ve become homeowners, core members of the community, and true believers in what we like to call, the balanced mountain lifestyle.
“...the casual uncrowded atmosphere in Mountainside clearly has a way of bringing people together.”
We’ve helped them find new mountain bike trails, suggested family-friendly hiking trails, and even helped them plan a fun day out on Lake Tahoe. Adventure comes easy when living in a ski-through community - from simply walking the dog, to taking a picnic lunch, to all heading out for a ski day together - it can all be accessed directly from their front door. “No gondola lines, no walking through the Village to get to lifts, we just call the shuttle and ski. The best part of living at Mountainside, aside from the spectacular people, is essentially having Northstar in our backyard and being able to cruise right on to the mountain like we own it!” Like the majority of Mountainside homeowners you’ll see them around most of the summer and every chance they get in the winter with their stays becoming longer and longer with each visit. “Life is just easier up here. We can walk the dogs and then get in a great mountain bike ride with time to spare before lunch because everything is so accessible.”
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO MOUNTAINSIDE [ELECTRONICALLY]
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The newest residences in the Mountainside community, the Vistas,
Truckee
are pre-wired and ready to go for EV charging stations. Let’s take a trip!
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IKEDAS: 13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
5 WHOLE FOODS: 1001 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA
Sacramento IKEA: 700 Ikea Ct, West Sacramento, CA
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4 ARDEN FAIR MALL: 1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA
2 WALMART: 2701 N Texas St, Fairfield, CA
FIND MANY USEFUL SERVICES IN TRUCKEE, CA EITHER ON YOUR WAY INTO TOWN, OR OUT. SAVEMART: 11399 Deerfield Dr. THE ROCK: 11209 Brockway
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DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE: 10065 Donner Pass Rd. SPROUTS: 1400 Pinole Valley Rd., Pinole, CA
PIONEER COMMERCE CENTER: 11050 Pioneer Trail TRUCKEE RAILYARD: 10069 Church Street
San Francisco
MOUNTAINSIDE AT NORTHSTAR: all Boulders residences are wired for at-home EV charging stations
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THE VISION FOR THE VISTAS Interview with Jeff Goodwin, BAR Architects “The creative process was a blend of problem-solving and
The sustainability and durability of the units were other
being a visionary,” said Jeff Goodwin, Principal at BAR
essential elements of the design, inherent to Jeff who is an
Architects and lead architect on Mountainside’s Boulders
accredited and recognized leader in LEED architecture. It
development, as he described the last 3 years of the
started with minimizing the footprint of each home to leave as
development’s design process. “We wanted to design homes
much natural land around it as undisturbed as possible
that made you feel like you
and making careful choices in durable and long-lasting
were still in the woods.” And
building materials.
once you step inside a Vistas unit, you’ll know exactly what he’s talking about. The Vistas are the third phase of the Boulders Residences and the third unique Boulder design that BAR Architects have created, including the
“...the subtle inclusions were born from anticipating how a homeowner would use the space and then designing to enhance those activities.”
award-winning Chutes and
The envelope of the buildings are highly insulated so that
Skiways townhomes. Different from the first two designs,
very little heat can escape, but the fresh outdoor air can still
the Vistas are a downhill design which meant Jeff and
circulate inside.
team were faced with how to optimize the unit’s views and seasonal liveability while dealing with the grading, slope, and sightlines.
There are a lot of details making these truly unique mountain homes. And make no mistake, each detail was very intentional to the design - from the 1,000+ square feet of outdoor living
“The challenges were also the opportunities. We had to
space to the breakfast nook created to encourage gathering
optimize the design for the views of the mountains, but also
- the subtle inclusions were born from anticipating how
account for the other units around it. We’re really excited
a homeowner would use the space and then designing to
about the Vistas design because we leveraged the downhill
enhance those activities.
orientation to allow for an immediate impact of the eastern views as soon as you open the front door.” Jeff describes the Boulders design as “contemporary mountain architecture”, created specifically for what Tahoe Mountain Realty was hearing from potential buyers - high interest in a more simple design, but still the desire for elegant details, natural light, and open living.
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A LOOK INSIDE NORTHSTAR MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS An Interview with Ellen Galbraith, Sr. Director of Mountain Operations at Northstar
ORI GI N A LLY FRO M A NC H OR A G E, A L A SKA ,
Ellen Galbraith joined Northstar in December of 2019 from Beaver Creek Resort, where she served as Director of Mountain Operations. Ellen began her career with Vail Resorts in 2003 and has experience in various leadership roles during the past 16 seasons, including Sr. Manager of Mountain Operations and Sr. Manager of Racing. Having been involved with notable alpine ski racing championships all over the continent, including the FIS World Cup and the Winter Olympics, the highlight of Ellen’s career to-date was serving as the Chief of Course for the women’s events at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships at Beaver Creek in 2015.
How are you liking your transition to California so far?
I’m really enjoying California. I grew up in Alaska, and while I spent most of the last 20 years in Colorado, I have a lot of family in the Pacific Time Zone, so I am enjoying being back on the West Coast. The team and community at Northstar and in North Lake Tahoe have been exceptionally welcoming.
Sr. Director of Mountain Operations is a robust title, what does your role entail?
My responsibilities are for our operations on snow in the winter and dirt in the summer. That means Lift Maintenance, Lift Operations, Mountain Vehicle Maintenance, Snowmaking, Grooming, Terrain Parks, Ski Patrol, Bike Patrol, Trail Crew, Competitive Services and Summer Construction.
What does a winter season day at Northstar look like for you?
It really changes with the season. During snowmaking season, I aim to be on the mountain almost every day to keep up with our production progression. Once we’re open, I do my best to be out in the operation a few days a week with a big focus on Saturdays. In the summer, I try to check-in with our operation each day and also keep an eye on construction projects regularly. It’s always a balance between being outside for operations and inside for planning and communications.
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YOUR COMMUNITY What are you most looking forward to
What kinds of skis and ski equipment are
I am truly grateful that we will have the opportunity to
AT boots every day. I’m primarily on Atomic downhill skis
provide a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for our
these days. I use an older pair of Centuries to double as my
guests and employees this winter. I was still getting to know
rock and powder skis. Then, I have a green pair of mid-width
our mountain last winter when we shut down, so I am
all-mountain skis and some shorter purple carving skis that
looking forward to skiing more this winter than I have in the
fit nicely inside a snowcat when needed. As you can tell… I
past few years. Spring is my favorite time of year and we’re
don’t geek out on my gear anymore.
accomplishing at Northstar in 2021?
you rocking currently?
aiming to be open from start to finish this upcoming season.
Where will we be most likely to find you on the mountain this winter?
I try to ski each section of our mountain often. I also
What is your favorite run at Northstar? Great question. Pioneer early in the morning and Springboard or Axe Handle. I love cruisers with nice terrain changes, which Northstar provides exceptionally.
regularly take my skis off and help out at our lifts on busy days. Don’t be surprised if you find me Maze Mastering at the Backside, Vista, or Zephyr lifts. I love interacting with our guests and doing my part to make sure everyone is having a great day out on the snow.
You have an extensive ski racing background, are you still able to use those skills in your work life today?
Growing up ski racing was a real privilege. I hope to officiate an event this year in the region, which would be a great way to visit another resort in the area. Working in ski racing introduced me to grooming, snowmaking, and mountain operations as a whole. I spent my first 15 years in the
Should Northstar guests expect to see differences on the mountain this season because of COVID? Yes. We are implementing changes to our lift mazes and indoor dining. We believe the core ways to keep guests safe this winter include requiring face coverings, allowing for physical distancing (including on lifts and gondolas) and managing access to our mountains to give guests the space they need, no matter what day they decide to visit. While waiting in line at a lift may look different, we are not reducing the amount of terrain we will open this winter. Our goal is for 100% of our terrain offerings, with a little help from Mother Nature.
industry trying to make snow firm and I’ve spent the last five trying to keep it soft. I also have found myself working with people from my ski racing days while at Northstar. Aaron Atkins, who runs our Teams program, and I overlapped back in Park City in the late 90’s. Familiar faces have only made the transition to Northstar all the more smooth.
“I love interacting with our guests and doing my part to make sure everyone is having a great day out on the snow.” — Ellen Galbraith Sr. Director of Mountain Operations at Northstar
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4 REASONS WHY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ESSENTIAL TO EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL Since 2013 the Northstar Team Foundation has proudly supported the athletes, coaches, and families of the Northstar Ski & Snowboard Team program, guided by their shared mission; “to produce gold medal athletes in life and sport.” The Foundation exists to support positive role models and scholarships for the children of the ski & snowboard team. Through its annual fundraising efforts, the Foundation provides financial assistance, training, and dedicated teaching terrain. Each year the Foundation awards up to 20 scholarships based on both financial need as well as merit. Following are some highlights of scholarship recipients from previous years that exemplified the need for the scholarship program.
CODY CLEMENTE My name is Cody Clemente and I am on the Northstar Comp Snowboard Team. I live in Truckee, I attend Truckee High School and snowboarding is my passion. As soon as I began competing in snowboarding
events I knew that I wanted to be involved in snowboarding for the rest of my life. The Northstar Team Foundation has generously awarded me scholarships that allow me to further pursue my passion for snowboarding. The Foundation’s support has helped to pay for part of my team tuition and has allowed me to snowboard at the US Ski & Snowboard Nationals in Copper Mountain, CO. This past season I qualified for Nationals in all five events, and The Northstar Team Foundations’s support meant that I would be able to travel with my team, participate in a week of training in Colorado prior to
Nationals as well as compete in multiple events. To me, snowboarding is more than just a sport. Snowboarding has provided me mentorship from my coaches, I have a great group of friends who are more than just my teammates and I have learned life skills that help me on and off the mountain. I plan to continue snowboarding through college and someday I might want to start my own snowboarding camp for kids. It’s because of the Northstar Team Foundation’s support that I have been able to continue my snowboarding journey.
LUCY BRUN It was the epic snow dump of 2020, and I was ready to keep working on my skills on Hornets Nest and to reach my goal of making the podium in the year’s final competitions. But then in February, we all woke up to closed resorts. I was so bummed - I really wanted to ski, but couldn’t. The year was canceled, but we had hopes of attending ski camp in the summer - especially ramp camp at Utah Olympic Park, but that ended up also being canceled. Luckily, with the help of a Northstar Teams Foundation’s scholarship, I was
able to attend Ramp Camp in Utah and Mt. Hood in Oregon. Last year my goals were to get a feel
of camps and be better at the bumps. This year my goals are to perfect my front flip on the ramps and maybe try it on snow. (My mom was not excited about this!) At ramp camp, I pulled off a front truck driver. My first day of camp at Mt. Hood, I tried a front flip on the snow and LANDED IT! (I also crashed a bunch, too). The Northstar Foundation Scholarship allowed me to get on skis in the summer, practice my aerials in the pool and on snow, and set new goals for this winter’s mogul team competitions. Thank you Northstar Team Foundation for believing in me! 20
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GET INVOLVED Let’s Move Mountains is the Northstar Team Foundation’s annual fundraising series open to everyone who wants to support their cause. From online giving campaigns to exclusive on-mountain experiences - the Northstar Team Foundation is just as serious about raising funds for the ski & snowboard team athletes as it is about having fun. Head over to NorthstarTeamFoundation.org to see which Let’s Move Mountains event you can be a part of this year!
FINN GROOM For the past two seasons, the Northstar Team Foundation scholarship I received has allowed me to ski on the race team and practice things that I am not as good at with skiing. Our coaches help us to be well-rounded skiers. For example, we practice things like one ski skiing, skating, and going fast. We also get to work on things like biking in the off-season which also helps with our skiing. Being on the mountain is fun and I have made a lot of friends. One thing I like is the independence that the coaches give us throughout the season. Each season I really look forward to challenging myself with the races. My coaches have helped me to work towards beating my own times and not comparing myself to other people’s times. They help me to focus on two to three things each race day to improve my skiing. Last season I was focused on carving my edges into the ice and making swift turns. This focus helped me to improve my times on my second runs. I also really like getting the opportunity to ski and explore other mountains during race days. Without the support of the Teams Foundation scholarships,
I wouldn’t be able to participate in the race team program at Northstar. I really appreciate the support because the race team is one of my favorite things in the world and I look forward to skiing all year long.
EVI BARBER This past season I was given a tuition scholarship from the Northstar Team Foundation to help with the cost involved with ski racing. I have been lucky enough to be a part of Northstar Teams for 7 years ago and have been racing the past 6 years on the alpine team. This scholarship was extremely helpful for me and my family. It helped pay for races, camps, and equipment. Last season I was determined to succeed at races and possibly make it to U14 western regionals. I trained 3-4 days a week, traveling from Nevada City, and made an agreement with my school that I would keep my grades up in order to miss every Friday from December through April. I had my last qualifier for Western Regionals at Squaw Valley and I made it! Unfortunately, Western Regionals were canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The wonderful opportunities that the Northstar Foundation gave me with this scholarship allowed me to work hard and achieve my goals. This scholarship was a tremendous help when it came to my success in this previous season. I am so grateful to
be a part of the Northstar Ski Team and I look forward to competing and hopefully making western regionals again this year.
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awkwardly heavy plastic cooler up the trailhead from the
hike but you just don’t know where to go. Tracy Salcedo has
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will keeping your hands free for other goods or the little
easy day hikes in Lake Tahoe. Be prepare for anything you
ones. Tourit’s got your back (again, literally)! It’s leak-proof,
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VILLAGE WALK SKYLINE IS HARNESSING THE BENEFITS OF ON AND OFFSITE BUILDING The Future of Mountain Living Prefab houses, houses that are built off-site in a factory then completed on-site using high-quality materials while adhering to strict eco-friendly standards, have come a long way in recent years. Not only are they incredible examples of modern design but they are also a way for home builders to truly tell a sustainable story. Village Walk Skyline duplex homes will be prefabricated in a factory and designed and completed on-site by sagemodern in conjunction with Paradigm8 which has substantial experience with large-scale development projects. The companies behind Village Walk Skyline are used to working together. In fact, sagemodern’s founder, Paul Warner, helped build Paradigm8 founder Brian Helm’s prefabricated home in Seattle back in the early 2000s. It’s all connected, kind of like a modular home. sagemodern is both architect and contractor which means there is no disconnect between design and build. This greatly speeds up the process when there aren’t as many moving parts. Since the architecture coincides with construction, sagemodern knows exactly what features cost and can design accordingly. When the Village Walk Skyline project was just an idea, prefab structures made sense. An attached modular design for a community means there is a level of repeatability which reduces building time on site. Since the home’s framing and construction would be completed in a factory, double the work can be done in half the time which is especially beneficial with seasons in Tahoe. Prebuilding and assembling a home before the snow flies is not only time-efficient but also better for the environment. With no wasted materials at the building site, Village Walk Skyline could tell a truly eco-friendly story since the homes would be built in a fraction of the time that construction normally requires. With design complete, the next step for Village Walk Skyline homes is for modular construction to begin. The logistics to transport the homes are where it gets really interesting. The separate modules, under 15 feet wide which leads to fewer transport restrictions, are wrapped and loaded onto as few trucks as possible. Even the moving process is as efficient and eco-friendly as it can be. Once the prefabricated homes get delivered on the lots at the top of Northstar, where a crane will have been set up the night before, sagemodern construction managers will work on putting them together on-site. The Village Walk Skyline homes will feature rough sun cedar siding in different colors with metal accents, all attributing to a mountain modern feel. sagemodern has been putting modular homes together since 2008, so the process runs quite smoothly. The crew can get an entire duplex stitched up in a day.
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Virtual floor plan tours are now available. Sign up to see the interiors of Village Walk Skyline residences! Your dream home is waiting. Learn more at: villagewalkskyline.com
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Summer Operates 7:45am - 9:00pm Operates 3:00pm - 10:00pm Operates 7:45am - 10:30pm Operates 10:00am - 10:00pm Operates 7:45am - 1:00am Operates 10:00am - 3:00pm Operates 7:45am - 5:30pm Shuttle Busses in morning until maintenance clearance
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THE TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST PROMISES...NOTHING. The Truckee Donner Land Trust plays the long game. In some cases the staff and board of the small non-profit may have their eyes on a piece of open space for decades before it comes up for sale, all the while working with the owner, with partners, and with agencies to ensure that when it hits the market, the Land Trust can save it as open space for the public to enjoy. In their most recent case, it was a patient but focused 20-year wait for a 26-acre parcel of riverfront land in downtown Truckee to finally become available. Twenty years committed to open dialogue with the landowner, partnership with the Town, and diligent fundraising efforts. And their commitment paid off allowing them to seize the moment and secure the down payment on the parcel last summer. 34
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When all is said and done, this property will allow walkers,
constant fundraising mode. Fundraising to “preserve and
runners, and riders to take paved paths from the Martis Valley
protect scenic, historic and recreational lands” for the Truckee
into downtown or continue on to Donner Lake without ever
region. Sound broad? It is. And for good reason.
having to get in a car. It will connect to popular dirt trails like
If you were to look at a map of the entire Truckee region it looks a little like an every-other-squaremile checkerboard of public and private lands, and the Land Trust’s goal is to make that fractured pattern, and the different
“The help you give now [to the Truckee Donner Land Trust] will live on forever because once The Land Trust
acquires a property, it’s protected in perpetuity.“
Sawtooth, Big Chief, and the Tahoe Rim Trail. The bridge will make it easy to hop across the river to grab a picnic lunch to bring back to Truckee Springs to sit under an aspen tree or next to the river.
SO, HOW CAN YOU HELP? The help you give now will live on forever because once The Land Trust acquires a property, it’s protected in perpetuity.
styles of land management that come with it, whole again.
And for the Truckee Springs project, there’s an added
While most eyes would glaze over the complicated topography,
layer of gift acknowledgment. All gifts above $100 will be
the Land Trust is keenly tuned into all open space in the region.
recognized on a trailhead kiosk on the property. Other naming
And that’s exactly what led up to their current Truckee Springs project. Because of years of work collecting generous donations and working directly with the landowner, the Land Trust was able to put a down payment on the Truckee Springs property last summer, giving them just 2 years to secure the remaining funding and complete the transaction. So now, the countdown is on. By the summer of 2021, the Land Trust hopes to raise the
opportunities are available for those wishing to leave a legacy please contact the Land Trust to learn more. Attend an event, volunteer, give in-kind donations, set-up an employer match, make a tribute gift, or give monetary donations in various forms of any value you can.
To Learn More About How To Get Involved contact Kate Frankfurt, Director of Philanthropy at kate@tdlandtrust.org or visit TruckeeDonnerLandTrust.org
final $10M to not only obtain ownership of the land but to also create the trails and a pedestrian bridge that will connect this open space back to Truckee’s vibrant downtown, as well extending the Legacy Trail and finally giving the community access to the Truckee River’s waters edge, currently not available today. The Truckee Springs project will not only preserve the town’s unique history but will also recenter the community around that history in which the river was such an integral part. The open space will be a living classroom for the schools and finally connect the river to Truckee’s downtown and West River Streets. Making it possible for picnics on the river, beautiful and safe family bike rides all the way to Donner Lake, and more than 2 miles of easily accessible hiking trails.
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VAIL RESORT’S COMMITMENT TO ZERO
In July 2020, Vail Resorts committed to purchasing 310,000
This virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) was the first of
megawatt hours (MWh) of wind energy annually from the
its kind to be executed by a Colorado-based company as a buyer.
new 82-turbine Plum Creek Wind project, which will address
VPPAs have been widely recognized as one of the most effective
more than 90 percent of the Company’s current electricity use across its 34 North American resorts. As a part of Vail Resorts’ “Commitment to Zero” sustainability pledge, the Company has a goal to reach 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. In 2018, Vail Resorts announced
“We are thrilled with this progress and remain committed to achieving our 100 percent renewable electricity goal, even as our company grows.” Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts
a partnership with global renewable energy leader, Ørsted, to enable the Plum Creek Wind project, based in Wayne County, Nebraska. The amount of wind energy Vail Resorts committed to purchase was equivalent to 100 percent of the Company’s North American electricity usage at the time. Since then, the Company has acquired 17 smaller ski areas in the U.S. and now has resorts across 15 states and three countries.
ways geographically diverse companies can bring more renewable energy to the grid. Vail Resorts has also committed to investing $25 million in innovative, energy-saving projects between FY2017 and FY2030 in three key areas: snowmaking, buildings and lifts. Over the last two years Vail Resorts has invested nearly $5 million on these projects, which has included 400 new low-energy snowguns, LED lighting retrofits and updated building controls — look for them the next time your out on the mountain!
Vail Resorts’ Commitment to Zero pledge is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030. This commitment includes: 1. Zero net emissions, which includes 100 percent renewable electricity 2. Zero waste to landfill 3. Zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.
To keep up with Vail Resorts’ progress around their Commitment to Zero initiative head over to EpicPromise.com for their annual progress reports and quarterly updates.
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Over $8,000,000 of grants and scholarship awards have been extended to the Truckee-North Tahoe community by the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation in the last 17 years. And most recently, on top of their annual grants and scholarships,
“By personally interviewing the applicants we get a more
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation created a special $250,000
intimate understanding of their needs and mission. An
COVID-19 Relief Fund that is still actively distributing funds to
added benefit to these interviews is the ability to use our
affected people and organizations.
collective knowledge to make suggestions and introductions
Created by the original developer of Mountainside and managed
to other non-profits or individuals that might complement
by a board of directors as well as individual community boards,
their cause and we’ve seen really great collaborations form
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation’s purpose is to protect and
because of this.”
enhance the communities in which these funds are collected through
- Jeff Brown, Board Member
environmental, educational, athletic, and cultural initiatives. Each time a home is purchased in the Old Greenwood, Gray’s Crossing, Northstar Village, and Mountainside communities, a private transfer fee is collected. The money collected is thoughtfully distributed to local non-profit organizations and high school seniors who apply, interview, and meet the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation’s high standards of social responsibility.
About 40 non-profits and high school seniors are funded each year by Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation ensuring a diverse appropriation of funds including: Tahoe Forest Hospital and Hospice, Workforce Housing Association of Truckee Tahoe, Tahoe Women’s Services,
TMRFoundation.com info@TMRFoundation.com
Sierra Community House, Tahoe Food Hub, Truckee Little League, Girl Scouts, Lake Tahoe Musical Festival, Boy’s and Girl’s Club of North Lake Tahoe, the North Tahoe Art Center, and Project MANA.
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The New Schools
The growing number of schools in the Tahoe-Truckee region offers families
some tough choices these days. With these new schools specializing in areas from outdoor education to practicing the 100-year-old Waldorf principles, the school scene has drastically changed within just the last 5 years.
While there are still the long-established options like Glenshire Elementary, Truckee Elementary, Alder Creek Middle School, and Truckee and
North Tahoe High Schools - there are now also a growing community of alternative schools to consider.
Here are some quick facts on just some of the new schools in the Tahoe-Truckee area:
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AROUND TOWN TAHOE EXPEDITION ACADEMY This experiential learning school develops its curriculum based on its proprietary, Constructive Adversity, teaching model. This model follows their 3-step learning approach used to teach everything from science to outdoor education: 1. Preparing and Planning Phase, 2. Intense Immersion Phase, 3. Reflecting & Processing Phase. Most days at TEA are spent “in the field”, or outdoors using hands-on learning and experiences to shape the students learning process. SIZE: Located on a 42-acre parcel of land
TUITION: $20k - $27k / annually; financial assistance available
GRADES: K - 12th
ADDITIONAL INFO: After School Clubs and Summer Camps available
LOCATION: 9765 Schaffer Mill Road
WEBSITE: tahoeexpeditionacademy.org
Truckee CA 96161
GOLDEN VALLEY TAHOE SCHOOL Golden Valley is the newest charter school in Truckee which uses the 100-year old Waldorf teaching principles and practices to guide its curriculum. Golden Valley describes this learning model as “developmentally appropriate” which includes holistic learning practices, including practical arts, movement, and phenomenology to teach independent learning and respect for nature. The arts, drama, and music are integrated into nearly every lesson to awaken the imagination and bring vitality to the learning process. And wholistic learning practices including cooking, dancing, and sewing are also introduced to children on a regular basis. SIZE: Located on a 40-acre parcel of land
TUITION: Tuition-Free Public School
GRADES: K - 5th
ADDITIONAL INFO: Future plans include expanding school up to 8th grade
LOCATION: 12640 Union Mills Road,
WEBSITE: tahoeschool.goldenvalleycharter.org
Truckee CA 96161
FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL One of the smallest school options in Truckee, this charter school offers “co-op” classrooms that bundle grades to support their multi-age programming, which includes five classrooms consisting of K - 2nd, 3rd + 4th, 5th + 6th, and 7th + 8th grade coops and a collaborative high school program. Forest primarily serves students who need an alternative education schedule to pursue extracurricular activities like skiing, snowboarding, equestrian, swimming, and the arts.
SIZE: Located in the Sierra Building of the Pioneer Trail Center GRADES: K - 12th LOCATION: 12640 Union Mills Road, Truckee CA 96161 TUITION: Tuition-Free Public School WEBSITE: forestcharter.com
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WHAT TO DO
Yoga Flow to Destress and Invigorate Motivation With Mountainside’s Marybeth Donahoe
Start in Down Dog Transition to Plank In Down Dog In Down Dog • Play with bending and straightening your knees, if it feels better to keep knees bent then stay • Lift your sit bones to the ceiling • Press into all of your fingers, and through your heels • Keep your head between your biceps so that you can relax • Breathe deep into your belly for 3 - 5 breaths Shift your weight forward to your hands for plank pose (You can modify by dropping knees to the floor) • Hips as high as your shoulders • Press into all of your fingers, and back through your heels • Squeeze your inner thighs as if you are holding a frisbee between them • Push the back body towards the ceiling • Breathe deep into your belly for 5 -10 breaths
Cobra Pumps Transition to Down Dog Lower to the floor from plank pose • Bring your hands wide, tenting your fingers, and elbows up to the ceiling • Press into the tops of your feet so your knees lift off the floor • Begin to lift your chest off the floor leading with your sternum • Pull your skull back, and slightly lift your chin • Breathe in deep to extend spine, exhale to slowly lower down • Repeat 3 - 6 times Transition back to Down Dog on an exhale • Move hands under shoulders • Bring hips up and then back to heels • Press hips up and heels down • Breathe deep into your belly for 3 - 5 breaths
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WHAT TO DO Low Lunge Warrior One - Warrior 2 From Down Dog • Step Right foot forward • Pull shoulder blades down and toward each other • Either drop your left knee to the floor or lift it towards the ceiling • Lift left heel to stack on top of toes • Breathe deep for 3 breaths Transition to Warrior One • Step left leg forward - left heel spins in and toes spin towards upper left corner of your mat • Bend right knee - pushing the shin forward - as you ground through pinky toe side of back foot (left foot) • Reach arms up over head • Relax into the shape • Breathe deep into your belly for 3 - 5 breaths (Warrior 1)
Transition to Warrior Two • Spin back foot (left foot) parallel to back edge of mat • Bend right knee to track knee towards 3rd toe on right foot • Scoop right hip under • Squeeze front heel towards back foot’s inner arch, lift your pelvic floor • Open arms wide like the capital letter “T” • Pull low ribs in to stack on top of pelvis
(Warrior 2)
• Breathe deep into your belly for 3 - 5 breaths Transition to Down Dog • Plant hands and step back to Down Dog or go through the second sequence of going through plank to Cobra then Down Dog (Vinyasa) • Breathe deep into your belly for 3 - 5 breaths in Down Dog
Private yoga studio located in If you would like more information on Marybeth’s yoga classes go to: www.mbtheyogi.com Contact her to schedule at marybeth.donahoe@gmail.com or text at (973) 796-6637. Mountainside Magazine | 41
AROUND TOWN
A NEW LIFE FOR THE OLD RAILYARD EVE RY T O WN ’ S “downtown” area has an important and unique role in economic and social
development. Downtowns create the culmination of activities where commercial, cultural, and civic activities are concentrated. And Truckee’s downtown is no exception - it represents the town’s economic vitality as well as its unique character. Truckee, like most towns across America, expanded outward as the population grew over the past several decades, eventually touching almost every corner of the town’s boundaries. This outward growth, commonly referred to as “sprawl,” led to the growth of the town overall, but largely neglected its downtown leaving a diminished urban population as a side effect.
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AROUND TOWN Expanding into the old railyard was always on Truckee’s
A “live, work and play” strategy drove the planning, but
radar, even prior to the town incorporating in 1993. But their
Truckee’s history dictated the look and feel of the new
progress was slow knowing that in order to protect the long-
development. Truckee’s history as a logging and railroad
term strength of the local economy it was critical that the
town will be honored in the building materials, using only
developer have a shared vision.
“real” materials like wood, metal and steel, some of which
Any effort to expand Truckee’s downtown had to minimally consist of increased walkability, diversity of local small
directly from the project site itself and blending seamlessly into both the mountain backdrop and cultural heritage.
businesses, and honoring the cultural roots of the town’s
Truckee’s Downtown Railyard Project will consist of 3 phases,
extensive past. Coincidentally, these were the same
nearly 600 new housing units and almost tripling the size of
mandatory inclusions for any redevelopment project Holliday
the downtown footprint. By April 2021, the first phase will
Development accepted as well.
be complete adding much-needed workforce housing as well
Holliday has tackled some of the most challenging infill
as a grocery store, hotel, restaurants, and retail stores.
development projects California has seen over the past 20
Phase 1 will be the most intensely developed portion of the
years. From West Oakland’s Pacific Cannery project to San
project filling the town’s desire of a mixed-use, dense and
Francisco’s Mission Bay revitalization to Emeryville’s
walkable urban core. Phase 2 and 3 will concurrently follow,
award-winning Park St neighborhood. The success of
consisting of multiple types of housing, public parks, and
Holliday’s previous projects had proven they were experts
increased access to the downtown core via pedestrian paths
at bringing public and private entities together to create
and street extensions.
live-work communities on otherwise unutilized or all but abandoned land. It’s been 14 years since Holliday and the Town of Truckee began building the railyard’s vision together, standing strong through a handful of town council transitions, drastic changes in California’s development laws, a great financial collapse, and lengthy environmental challenges. But shovels
When all is said and done, the railyard project promises to stay true to Truckee’s historic downtown, only adding to the town’s charm and beloved community.
To stay up-to-date on the project’s progress visit TruckeeRailyard.com.
finally broke ground in August of 2017.
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