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on the cover Cave Rock, also known as “The Lady of the Lake,” along Tahoe’s East Shore. To make out her profile, you need to be on the water heading south. You can make out the profile of her face starting from the top (her forehead) down to the waterline (her chest). Read more at bit.ly/2PIXCBI. | Photography by Katherine E. Hill

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Volume 40 | Issue 4

Haylee Martin

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I’ve spent a lot of time over the last several months in reflection mood in my personal life and my professional life in regard to my small business as owner and Publisher of Tahoe Weekly.

That reflection brought with it a renewal in my passion for why I love Tahoe Weekly and the great work we do, why I invested my money to purchase Tahoe Weekly in 2013 and the commitment I made to this community and to our readers, clients and staff to produce the best lifestyle magazine I could.

As the seasons changed from winter into spring this year, I felt a renewed sense of passion for what we do in every edition of Tahoe Weekly. It’s been tough owning a lifestyle magazine during a pandemic with so many things closed, but it’s been the support from our readers that has really kept me going. Not only with donations to keep our publication going, but also in the countless emails, phone calls and letters about how important Tahoe Weekly has been to families that live in and visit the Tahoe Sierra.

In our March edition, I introduced a new cocktail feature and this month, I debut our new Life in Tahoe feature. In every edition, we’ll be working with local nonprofits and agencies to bring important information to our readers to inform, educate and inspire. Topics will range from interesting local tidbits, to answering the questions I am asked the most, to information to protect our environment and our wildlife, to tips on how to help protect our community and much more.

A big Thank You to my friend Heather Segale, Education and Outreach Director for UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, for listening to my ideas, sharing her thoughts and giving me some great resources that helped develop this new feature.

For the first Life in Tahoe feature, BEAR League founder and director Ann Bryant shares valuable information and tips on “Tahoe’s bears are awake: What you need to know.” Please take heed to her tips and help protect our wildlife.

I already have a list of other topics I want to cover, but if you have something you’d like to share with our readers or have a question about something, email editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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Just hop on the bus.

Daily Regional Routes Highway 267– Hourly Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar, and Truckee.

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LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’

Readings taken on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 ELEVATION :

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Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

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North Tahoe Arts Center

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

Tahoe City

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tallac Historic Site West Shore

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe

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Vikingsholm Castle

Old Jail Museum CLOSED Emerald Bay

Parking fee | Tours in summer only (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART

Watson Cabin CLOSED

Tahoe City

Tours in summer only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

MUSEUMS Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

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INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 During these early days, many of Truckee’s Museum of Truckee History Truckee CAPACITY: A 20,400 0 MARTIS 1,052 and historical homes buildings were built inThurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org cluding The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhi| FLOW FARAD 405 Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) TROA.NET Truckee River tour of historic downtown.

PaidAT parking downbits cover different eras in Truckee history.

TART town. TART

Tahoe City

Daily (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum CLOSED

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Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April.

On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours.

A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

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(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART

Truckee

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in summer). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART

Tahoe Science Center CLOSED

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee

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Lake Clarity: 2019: 62.7 feet avg. depth.(19.11 m) 1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m) Average depth: 1,000 feet (304 m) Maximum depth: 1,645 feet (501 m) Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

Volume: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters) There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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SKI RESORT CLOSING DATES

the outdoors | recreation | events | mountain life

Tahoe Sierra ski resorts typically close in early April, but several resorts have extending their seasons until later in the month.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has extended its season until May 31.

BEAUTY AWAITS

snowshoeing Roundabout S TO RY & P H OTO S BY K AT H RY N R E E D

Some ski areas like Donner Ski Ranch are generally open until the snow melts too much to continue operations, so check conditions before planning a visit. If you haven’t already purchased season passes for 2021-22, there is still time for early pass deals at some resorts, as well.

Alpine Meadows | Open until May 31 Auburn Ski Club | Open until April 18 Photo Credit | Photographer?

Boreal | Open until April 18 Diamond Peak | Open until April 18 Donner Ski Ranch | Open until the snow is gone Granlibakken | Call for operations schedule

EDITOR’S NOTE: This trail is not accessible

Heavenly | Open until April 18

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Homewood | Open until April 11

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Kirkwood | Open until April 11

which is scheduled for April 18.

Kirkwood Cross Country | Open until April 11

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ne advantage to the end of the downhill ski season is that the runs at many of the resorts are open in a different way.

Now is the time to explore on snowshoes.

Often snowshoeing isn’t allowed or people must pay to ride a gondola or chairlift to access trails when ski resorts are open.

Nevada Nordic | Open until the snow melts North Tahoe Regional Park | Check Facebook for conditions Northstar | Open until April 18 Northstar Cross Country | Open until April 18

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Mt. Rose | Open until April 18

5 miles roundtrip Moderate-Strenuous

Usually there is a limited window to access Roundabout at Heavenly Mountain Resort via snowshoes. Normally it’s an option before the ski season opens or after it ends. It is an impossible snowshoe during the ski season; too many people are

Find ski resort closure dates in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com on skis on what seems like a narrow path.

On snowshoes, it’s like being on a road – wide, with plenty of room.

That width is ideal in these times when social distancing is so important. It is easy to walk two abreast and still be 6 feet apart.

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Roundabout lives up to its name. The circuitous route is usually the easy way down the mountain to California Lodge.

Going up on snowshoes, ascending about 1,600 feet to an elevation of more than 8,200 feet, cannot be described as easy. The beauty, though, takes one’s breath away; or maybe that’s due to the climb or the altitude. It’s about 5 miles round trip.

Be sure to pause to hear the stillness and appreciate the beauty that seems to change at every corner.

The rewards are worth it once you reach the top of Gunbarrel chairlift.

Various views of Lake Tahoe spill forth.

Mount Tallac and Pyramid Peak stand out at various times. The Stateline casinos, while dominant in some ways, seem so insignificant from this vantage point.

Poles aren’t necessary but would be a good idea for anyone with knee or

beyond unfold after snowshoeing up Roundabout at Heavenly Mountain Resort; The trek up Roundabout at Heavenly Mountain Resort is wide enough to comply with physical-distancing guidelines.

Plumas-Eureka State Park | Trails open until snow melts Royal Gorge | Open until April 18 Sierra-at-Tahoe | Open until April 11 Soda Springs | Open until April 18

balance issues. Other than the crunching of the snowshoes against the terrain there was silence.

From Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, turn onto Ski Run Boulevard going away from the lake. Then turn left on Needle Peak Road, right on Wildwood Avenue, left on Saddle Road, right on Keller Road and right on Sherman Way. The road dead-ends at Sherman. There is a gate there (don’t block the gate).

Start walking. Depending on conditions, visitors may need to hike the lower section before reaching snow so be prepared to carry snowshoes. 

Squaw Valley | Open until May 31 Sugar Bowl | Open until April 18 Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | Closed Tahoe Cross Country | Closed Tahoe Donner Cross Country | Open until April 11 Tahoe Donner Downhill | Open until April 11

April 7-May 18, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Marinas & Boat Ramps

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OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962 | obexersboat.com

TAHOE CITY MARINA Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516 | tahoecitymarina.com

TRAILER PARKING

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

MARINAS

RESTROOMS

*Restrictions vary by location. Call in advance to check schedules.

BOAT INSPECTIONS MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES, FALLEN LEAF LAKE, DONNER LAKE, AREA RESERVOIRS & WEBBER LAKE. LAKE TAHOE

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com Inspections at Lake Forest & Cave Rock year-round by appointment | (888) 824-6267.

NORTH SHORE LAKE FOREST: Lake Forest Rd. Open year-round.

ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. Opens May 1.

EAST SHORE CAVE ROCK: Hwy. 50. Open year-round.

SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. Opens May 1.

SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. Opens May 1.

TRUCKEE AREA

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake. Inspection stickers. (530) 550-2323.

Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 35 years and younger who operates a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 583-3075 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Opens Memorial Day weekend.

Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

Call for schedule. Restrooms.

Opens May 1. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. starting May 1.

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Extended hours May 1. Pass available. Restrooms.

One-way exit only after closing.

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

Opening TBD. Picnic area, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

INDEPENDENCE LAKE

(775) 322-4990

Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

WEBBER LAKE

(530) 582-4711

Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee

45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections. Open as conditions permit.

Opens in May. 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms.

Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Opens Memorial Day Weekend.

DOUBLE DOUBLE YOUR YOUR FUN FUN SKI NOW. SKI LATER. AND SAVE. 2021/22 CROSS COUNTRY, DOWNHILL + COMBO

SKI SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW

10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching.

Mandatory inspections. Open as conditions permit.

5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required.

Sierra County Inspection form at sierracounty.ca.gov. Open as conditions permit.

PUBLIC PIERS Public piers are free, but have limited space; often limited to loading and unloading.

DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. Fenced piers are private.

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

Beaches & Parks

Read our Marinas & Boat Ramps chart in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE PARK

5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, bottom of Coon Street

TVRA

KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA

Boat inspection appointments open An optional online appointment system for Tahoe boat inspections is now open in addition to the drop-in inspection services that will be available for the summer boating season from May 1 to Sept. 30, according to a press release from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District. The appointment option is intended to add convenience and help boaters save time.

Appointments can be scheduled now for a $15 convenience fee for any date between May 1 and Sept. 30; appointments are not required. Each of the three regional inspection stations will have multiple inspection lanes available at all times, with double capacity at the Alpine Meadows inspection station. The Truckee Airport inspection station will not operate this summer. The three regional stations will be at Alpine Meadows, Spooner Summit, Nev., and Meyers. Until the stations open on May 1, inspections are still available at Lake Forest Boat Ramp in Tahoe City and Cave Rock on the East Shore. Check schedule and requirements in advance of visiting any inspection station or make an appointment at tahoeboatinspections.com.

Paddlers and non-motorized watercraft owners should ensure craft and equipment are Clean, Drained and Dry and dispose of any plants or debris before entering a new water body, even within the lakes of the Tahoe region. Paddlers can learn how to selfinspect and become a Tahoe Keeper at tk.trpa.org.

EVENT CALENDAR

at TheTahoeWeekly.com Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules.

(415) 244-7882, sierrastateparks.org

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Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

CLOSES AUG. 19 FOR SEASON.

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK

MEEKS BAY

4 miles south of Tahoe City

18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK

Lake Tahoe Basin | April 7-23

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KILNER PARK

Arbor Day Tree Hunt

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EMERALD BAY BEACH

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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

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Earth Day Art Contest Virtual | Tahoe City | April 7-16

(415) 244-7882, sierrastateparks.org

Feel Good Friday Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs April 9 $25 | rideboreal.com

BALDWIN BEACH

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

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Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Tahoe Vista | April 9, 16, 23

REGAN BEACH

Hwy. 50

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Sunset Snowshoe Tours

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$75 | (530) 913-9212, tahoeadventurecompany.com

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

Never Summer Demo

MARTIS CREEK

Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village | April 10

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

9 a.m. | (775) 832-1177, facebook.com

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TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, Truckee

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Mountain Minds Monday Truckee | April 12, May 10

5-7 p.m. $5 | chamber.truckee.com

Trash Talk Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | April 15 6 p.m. | cleanupthelake.org

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART): laketahoetransit.com | South Tahoe: tahoetransportation.org

April 7-May 18, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Courtesy Nevada State Parks

Nevada state park fees increase

Big Groove-in

virtual dance party

Sierra Community House presents Big Groove-in virtual dance party on April 24 in lieu of the annual Father Daughter Dance and it’s open to the entire family.

The dance will include a pre-recorded live DJ set by DJ Tracy McClain, who has put together a special play list for kids of all ages. Like and tag Sierra Community House Instagram and Facebook with your fun dance pics.

The Big Groove-in is a free event. Participants must register to receive the party package, which includes access to a pre-recorded live DJ set, a goody bag with ctivities and one raffle entry to win fun prizes donated by local businesses.

Participants have the option of purchasing additional raffle tickets. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Valhalla Tahoe Cleanup

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe April 17, 18

Virtual Event | Truckee | April 23

10 a.m.-3 p.m. | (530) 541-4975, facebook.com

To help cover the rising costs of park operations and maintenance, the State of Nevada increased its fees to all of its state parks on April 1 for out-of-state residents and for its annual permits.

This includes Tahoe-area parks including Cave Rock, Sand Harbor and Spooner Lake. There is no entrance fee for Van Sickle Bi-State Park.

Entrance fees for Nevada-registered vehicles, senior annual permits and disabled veteran annual permits will not be affected by this fee change. | parks.nv.gov/fees

6:30-8:30 p.m. | (530) 582-6751, mountainareapreservation.org

Bike Swap Tahoe Forest Cooking Club Tahoe Forest Center for Health Truckee | April 19

5:30-6:30 p.m. $15 | (530) 587-3769, clients.mindbodyonline.com

2021 President’s Cup Sierra Nevada University Incline Village | April 21

6-9 p.m. | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

A Walk in The Wild: Reclaiming Human Nature Virtual | Tahoe City | April 22

4-5:30 p.m. $10-$50 | (310) 359-6487, wildboundlive.com

Over the Edge Tahoe South Lake Tahoe | April 24

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | facebook.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Tahoe Vista | April 27

7-10 p.m. $70 | (530) 913-9212, tahoeadventurecompany.com

Kiwanis Virtual Toast & Online Auction Virtual | Tahoe City | May 2 5 p.m. | kiwanisnlt.org

Mountain Minds Monday Online | Truckee | May 10

5-7 p.m. $5 | chamber.truckee.com

Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy Incline Village | April 22

12-1 p.m. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Earth Walk

Sierra Speaker Series: Truckee Mythbusters Virtual Event | Truckee | May 15 5-6 p.m. | (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

Incline Village Visitors Center April 23

11 a.m.-3 p.m. | sierranevadaalliance.org

Elegant Evening Auction Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | April 23 6:30-8 p.m. | sitahoesierra.org

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(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com OPENING TBA

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5804 | GolfinTahoe.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

OPENING TBA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com OPENING TBA

(530) 550-7024 | GolfinTahoe.com

OPENING TBA

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com OPENS APRIL 30

SCHAFFER’S MILL

(530) 582-6964 | SchaffersMill.com OPENING TBA

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com OPENS MAY 28

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com OPENS APRIL 7

Tee time: (775) 832-1146 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 | GolfIncline.com OPENING TBA Tee time: (775) 832-1146 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com OPENING TBA

LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK TAHOE CITY GOLF

Pro shop: (530) 581-6637 | SquawCreek.com

OPENING TBA

(530) 583-1516 | GolfTahoeCity.com OPENS MAY 1

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BIJOU

(530) 542-6097 | CityofSLT.us OPENS IN MAY

EDGEWOOD TAHOE

(888) 769-1924 | Pro shop: (775) 588-3566 | EdgewoodTahoe.com OPENS IN MAY

LAKE TAHOE

(530) 577-0788 | LakeTahoeGC.com

TAHOE PARADISE

OPENS MAY 1

(530) 577-2121 | TahoeParadiseGC.com

OPENING TBA

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TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

Wild & Scenic Film Festival benefits nonprofits

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is being shown virtually for a second year in celebration of Earth Day with showings available to benefit two local nonprofits.

Tickets are available through the Sierra Nevada Alliance to watch the films on April 22 on 7 p.m. to benefit the group. Tickets are available at qudio.com/event/sierra-nevadaalliance.

Mountain Area Preservation is also hosting a showing on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. along with an online action to benefit the organization. Tickets are available at mountainareapreservation.org/wsff. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

THE LOST SIERRA

THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT (530) 322-3333 | NakomaGolfResort.com

OPENS MAY 15

OPENING TBA (530) 836-2328 | FeatherRiverParkResort.com

FEATHER RIVER PARK RESORT GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

(530) 836-2323 | PlayGraeagle.com

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB PLUMAS PINES

OPENS APRIL 16

(530) 832-4200 | GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com OPENS APRIL 30

(530) 836-1420 | PlumasPinesGolf.com

WHITEHAWK RANCH

OPENS APRIL 22 OPENING TBA (530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295 | GolfWhitehawk.com

RENO, NEV. (775) 850-4471 | TheClubatArrowCreek.com (775) 850-4471 | TheClubatArrowCreek.com

WOLF RUN GOLF CLUB

OPENING TBA

(775) 825-2200 | LakeRidgeGolf.com OPEN

SIERRA SAGE GOLF COURSE WASHOE GOLF COURSE

OPENING TBA

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SPARKS, NEV.

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WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | EXECUTIVE COURSE (775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.org OPEN

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New motorcycle, ebike trails OK’d The U.S. Forest recently approved building new motorcycle trails on the west slope of the Verdi Range adjacent to Boca and Stampede reservoirs outside Truckee.

The project will include building 70 miles of motorcycle single-track, including key connections to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Verdi, Nev.; restoration of 41 miles of user-created OHV trail through sensitive areas; and the construction of several new staging areas and trailheads.

In addition, the project designates 35 miles of existing non-motorized trail as open to Class 1 eBikes including the Sawtooth Trail, the Jackass Ridge trail system, Emigrant Trail and the Big Chief Trail. This is the first major addition of authorized, Class 1 eBike use on National Forest System trails within the surrounding area. | fs.usda.gov/tahoe

Don’t drive on wet roads, meadows The U.S. Forest Service has opened its dirt road trail system where accessible as snow conditions permit but reminds the public that using the roads in areas where it is still wet is prohibited to protect roadbeds and watersheds from damage and to protect water quality, according to a press release.

Due to melting snow, wet areas will be present in the forest for some time, especially at higher elevations. Many routes change in elevation over several miles. Visitors are encouraged to be aware of changes in the conditions of the

roads they are using, and to adjust travel plans if they reach a wet section.

Do not operate motorized vehicles outside of established routes. The reckless riding of a few can cause resource damage that lasts for years and leads to further restrictions for all riders and enthusiasts. To check road conditions on any Forest Service district, visit https://go.usa.gov/xAfwV.

Incline Flume Trail link completed The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Nevada Land Trust announce the completed donation of 18.6 acres of land in Incline Village to the National Forest System, according to a press release.

This parcel, known as the Bull Wheel property, provides the missing link needed to connect the 7-mile-long Incline Flume Trail from Mt. Rose Highway to Tunnel Creek creating an expanded trail system for hiking, mountain biking and running. The trail will be accessible once the snow melts for the season.

The Bull Wheel project began in 2016 when Cheryl and David Duffield, owners of the Ponderosa Ranch, donated the parcel to Nevada Land Trust. Since then, Friends of Incline Trails and Nevada Land Trust have partnered to realign and restore this section of trail to prepare it for public use.

The much-anticipated Incline Flume Trail link is an easy, flat trail that offers amazing, high elevation views of Lake Tahoe and is an experience that even beginner mountain-bike riders can enjoy. The connection also provides linkage to miles of single-track trail south to Spooner Summit.

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et’s talk about bears, those large furry critters who terrify some people, irritate others and delight many. Your personal feelings about bears originate from countless variables, but myths and misconceptions usually account for most of the problems bears ignite when they cruise their ancestral habitat in and around our Tahoe-Truckee neighborhoods.

The bears are all awake, so now might be a good time to go over some best practices and learn a few tips for living and visiting Bear Country. In order to do this, we must introduce our readers to the two most important facts about these intelligent animals.

One fact to understand is: Bears live to eat. They think about food during every waking moment.

One fact to understand is: Bears live to eat. They think about food during every waking moment, and while they sleep, they are likely dreaming about food. Food is every bear’s guiding light. They search for food with their extremely sensitive noses. Think of the old saying, “When a pine needle falls in the wilderness; the Eagle sees it, the Deer hears it, and the Bear smells it.” It is important for us to understand just how many things smell like food to a bear, things we humans would never consider edible. Trash, recycling, bird seed and hummingbird nectar, scented candles, lotions, airfresheners, gum and candy wrappers, barbecue grills, Decon poison, empty

coolers, lip balm, hot-tub covers with formaldehyde (smells like ant larvae), compost piles, organic fertilizer, etc. Now, add actual food and the list goes on.

We recognize how daunting it may seem to prevent these attractants from enticing a bear into our yard, house, car or tent. But once you start thinking like a bear it’s easy. Pretend your stomach is attached to your nose and all you care about is eating. After a bit of practice, it will become a habit, you’ll be like the long-time locals and will rarely make a mistake (the bears will let you know if you do).

The other important fact you need to understand is: Bears are basically big, scared bunnies. (Unless you tame them with misguided kindness and food, and thereby make them feel comfortable around humans, which is illegal and dastardly). It is up to us to show the bears who is the dominant beast in the forest.

It is Us. Tell them this every time they come into your yard or get too close to your house. Yell at them, gruffly, like you mean it.

As soon as they turn to run, throw a small rock at their rump and yell again.

Do not race inside and hide (that tells the bear you are submissive). Do not stand there and take photos of him while talking sweetly and making him feel welcome.

And Do Not Feed the Bears! Be Mean.

Be territorial. It’s called Tough Love.

You will be saving his life. (Never go into the woods and yell at the bears, that is considered harassment of wildlife and it is a crime). The bears need to understand where the boundary lines are, and it is up to all of us to tell them.

The secret to living or visiting Bear Country is easy of you remember these two slogans: “No Food & Be Mean” and “Don’t be Afraid of the Bear, Make the Bear Afraid of Me.” Repeat again: “No Food & Be Mean” and “Don’t be Afraid of the Bear, Make the Bear Afraid of Me.” Call the BEAR League with questions and concerns 24 hours a day at (530) 5257297. Find for more tips and information at savebears.org.  Anne Bryant is the executive director of the BEAR (Bear Education Aversion Response) League, a volunteer organization which was formed in 1998 to help educate people and save Tahoe’s bears.

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SEARCHING FOR DIRT SPRING TRAILS IN CARSON CITY & RENO S TO RY BY T I M H AU S E R M A N

April is a seasonal transition month in the Sierra Nevada. While the ski areas are beginning to wind down, there is still too much snow to get out onto most of the hiking trails around Tahoe. Itching for dirt, it’s a time when locals head out of town to the coast for the smell of the ocean or the foothills for warmth and wildflowers.

But just a quick hour drive from Tahoe, on the other side of the Carson Range, dirt is already available for your hiking boots or mountain bike tires.

And it’s not just desert dirt, but that under the sweet smelling pine trees dirt, as well. Here are a few recommended spots to explore in Reno and Carson City.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Distance view across Jacks Valley. | Tim Hauserman Kings Canyon Waterfall. | Katherine E. Hill Clear Creek Trail. | Tim Hauserman

GALENA CREEK RECREATION AREA Bitterbush Trail | .4 miles, Easy Galena Creek Nature Trail | 1 mile, Moderate

RENO TRAILS Just off the Mt. Rose Highway, where the desert meets the mountains, an extensive networks of trails extend out from the Galena Creek Visitor Center and the appropriately named Timberline Drive.

These trails are part of the Galena Creek Recreation Area and sit just a few miles above the edge of busy southwest Reno but quickly brings hikers or bikers into the remote edge of the Carson Range. The trails provide a series of interesting loops, as well as an extension all the way into the Mt. Rose Wilderness and eventually the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Thomas Creek Trail and White’s Creek trails both head west from Timberline Drive toward the Sierra.

The Thomas Creek Trail eventually becomes the Rim To Reno Trail, which covers 21 miles going all the way to the Mt. Rose Trailhead of the Tahoe Rim Trail. It includes more than 5,000 feet of climbing and spends a good portion of the route above 9,000 feet: Not a good choice for April (go in July for amazing wildflowers), but there is plenty of dirt to be had now on a series of loops that form the lower portions of the trail system.

The Galena Creek Visitor Center is up the road another two miles or so from Timberline and provides access to the Jones Creek and White’s Creek loop trails, which you can loop back to the Thomas Creek and White’s Creek Trailhead. These trails are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers.

Hikers can take the Jones-White Creek Loop which is a hearty 9.2 miles, or a White’s Creek/ Dry Pond/Thomas Creek Loop that comes in at about 5 miles, plus a short walk or ride between the two Timberline Trailheads. If you just want a quick leg stretch, there are also several short jaunts in the vicinity of the Visitor Center.

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Jones Creek Loop | 1.7 miles Jones-Whites Creek Loop | 9.2 miles, Strenuous Upper Thomas Creek Trail | 1.5-3.9 miles (one way), Strenuous

The lower portions of most of these trails allow bikes, but as you climb, eventually you reach the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary, where biking is not allowed. While the distance available for riders is less than hikers, riders should still be able to find lots of good riding to blow away the winter cobwebs.

Be sure to pick up a copy of a map at the Visitor Center or check out the website galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

CARSON CITY TRAILS The Clear Creek Trail climbs 18 miles from Jacks Valley Road, just south of Carson City, to Spooner Summit. I wrote about the top few miles out of Spooner Summit last year (available at TheTahoeWeekly.com) but in April, you will want to start at the other end. The trail begins in the high desert sage, soon providing a great view of Jacks Valley and distant Job’s Peak, before climbing into the trees.

It continues to climb with rolling, winding switchbacks for about 7 miles to what is called the knob view, a good turn around point. If you are hiking, you will probably turn around sooner. This trail was constructed by the Carson Valley Trails association, find out more about the trail and the association at carsonvalleytrails.org.

The Ash To Kings Trail was built in 2015 and provides 7 miles of single track on the open slopes just to the west of Nevada’s capital. The trail crosses

Upper Whites Creek Trail | 1.2 miles (one way), Moderate Visitor Center Interpetive Trail | .4 miles, Easy CARSON CITY TRAILS Ash to Kings Trail | 7 miles, Moderate Clear Creek Trail | 18 miles (one way), Moderate-Strenuous North Kings Loop | 1.7 miles, Moderate Upper Waterfall Loop | 4.4 miles, Moderate Waterfall Trail | .6 miles roundtrip, Easy-Moderate

Ash Canyon Creek and provides smooth single track climbing. There is a nice overlook of the city, and then the trail winds its way to Waterfall Road where you can join the 4.4 mile Waterfall Loop and North Kings Loop trails off Kings Canyon Road.

Combining all the trails would make for a lengthy jaunt, hikers might prefer the shorter North Kings Loop and the first few miles of the Ash to Kings Trail that is also knowns as the Overlook Trail. For information and a map go to musclepowered.org. n

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Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Plans planted deep, is a core theme of your destiny. You do not like leaving things to chance, even if things happen to go that way. So, this time you are determined to be more careful and deliberate. Doing so will require patience and reflection, enough time to meditate upon your desired outcome and the steps you will take. Take the time to dream-up a realistic plan.

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You have entered a cycle of awakening. It is and will continue to activate your resolve to take new leads and strides. This may include new perceptions, realizations, interpretations and self-concepts. Yet, it could be as simple as the excitement of new projects inspired by the season. Your success includes a clear vision of the future with you in ready-soldier-mode.

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This New Moon occurs in your solar house of career and public status. It suggests that one way or another you are likely to get attention. It is also likely that you want it. But, it may be the kind that simply and quietly brings recognition enough to advance your position somehow. Yet, other factors indicate that you may have to assert yourself to make your case known.

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Are you ready for something or perhaps someone, new? Destiny and free will are involved, and then there are prayers and intentions. Supporting the latter with clarity and visualizations is ideal. Just remember, destiny is involved, contrary to the promises of many manifestation coaches. On the other hand, co-creation is required. Play to win, but especially enjoy the game.

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You share something in common with Aries and that is Mars. Ruler of Aries and co-ruler of Scorpio along with Pluto, you have full license to access the activating and driving power-mode of Mars. For you, it carries a core theme of individuation, invention, original design and possibility. Focus to harness this opportunity.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Aries time is destined to inspire you to creative activity. It will lead you to speak your truth more assertively. It does remain that you may have to contend with scattered perspectives that make it difficult to think as clearly as you would like. The solution is to allow for variety, yet to the rounds until each focus is completed.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

This Aries New Moon will activate you at a deep and personal level. If there is a warrior within you, it will be awakened. However, it will also trigger your fight or flight instincts. Running away is not failure or defeat if it means ‘live today to fight another day.’ You may also run from one thing but charge on other fronts. Trust your heart.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

In the Age of Aquarius, of which we are still in the literal minutes after the crack of dawn, a core theme of destiny for us all is information wars. On the high side, this will lead to truth and justice. Currently, you may notice that the truth is that justice and true equality, civility has yet to be realized. Yet, you are committed.

You share the distinction of being a fire element sign with Aries and Sagittarius. So, the current line-up of planets in Aries will give you a stronger inspirational boost than others. As it occurs in your solar 9th house, ruled by Sagittarius, it stands to activate a visionary fervor.

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This Aries cycle, which will be amplified by the New Moon and therefore will extend into Taurus time, is igniting your ambitions. It is causing you to dig a little deeper than you might otherwise. This could include cleaning in the corner, redecorating or perhaps even renovating. It is all about supporting those new ambitions.

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April 7-May 18, 2021 HISTORY

High Drama at Squaw Valley: 19 7 8 T R A M T R AG E DY S TO RY BY M A R K M c L AU G H L I N | P H OTO S C O U R T E SY B O B S H A F E R

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igorous springtime storms are not unusual in the Tahoe Sierra, but 43 years ago a nasty squall blew into the region with disastrous results. Late in the afternoon on April 15, 1978, gale force winds were buffeting Squaw Valley ski resort. Peak gusts occurred along the crest of the ridgeline, but strong westerly winds also swept down east-facing ravines like Shirley Canyon with brutal force. Simultaneously, heavy, wind-driven snow created blizzard conditions with virtually zero visibility. Ski patrollers and skiing guests trying to find their way down the mountain were blinded by the whiteout; most impacted, however, would be passengers on an aerial tram descending from High Camp to the base area.

Squaw Valley’s first aerial tram had been built nine years before in 1969. Nearly a decade after the historic 1960 Winter Games, the ski area had slowly lost its luster. Funds promised by California and the National Forest Service to maintain the Olympic venue were not forthcoming.

To re-invigorate the resort, Squaw Valley’s corporate president Alex Cushing ordered the construction of a state-of-the-art aerial lift system to complement the mountain’s extensive array of chairlifts.

General Manager Hans Burkhardt supervised the summer installation. The new two-car tram system took three years to build and cost an astounding $5.5 million. Once in operation, however, it could transport up to 120 people per car. The large passenger capacity of this advanced uphill conveyance exceeded anything in the world at the time, even surpassing Europe’s well-developed lift infrastructure.

During the April 1978 tempest, one tram car was heading down the mountain when it unexpectedly twisted in a fierce wind gust. Inexplicably, one of the cabin’s two support cables jumped its track on Tower 2. There were 44 passengers onboard this ill-fated car when the supporting cable popped off the pulley wheel. The second cable remained on track, but the weight of the cabin had suddenly doubled, exceeding the lone cable’s structural capacity.

Like a broken elevator, the car suddenly plummeted several hundred feet before abruptly stopping about seven stories above the ground dangling like a wounded bird.

As the tram fell, the loose cable ripped through the cabin’s roof and side wall like a knife through butter. A dozen people were pinned helplessly to the floor by the stiff cable, suffering from broken bones, lacerations and contusions.

Three men were instantly crushed to death, their injured wives lying trapped next to them. A critically wounded woman, whose husband had died in the initial crash, later perished en route to the hospital. In the chaos, passenger Dave Penning was pitched from the wrecked car, plunging about 80-feet to the snow-covered slope below. Miraculously, he suffered only a broken rib and pulled tendons in his knee and was able to limp away from the scene.

For readers that have visited Squaw Valley, you can get a sense of the extreme heights involved in this accident by viewing the lift tower seen standing tall on a rock outcropping high above the base village. Even

LEFT: Wrecked tram car with derailed cable

and dangling rescue line.

BELOW: Suspended tram car near Tower 2.

installed on the pulley wheels as recommended by the tram’s manufacturer, which in theory would have prevented the derailment, but the Placer County’s District Attorney’s Office and California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) did not reach that determination.

Conceding to the extreme environmental conditions at the time, investigators declared the tragedy an “Act of God.”

Read more local history at TheTahoeWeekly.com In 1998, a new modernized cable car system was installed and placed in operation. The updated tram design has a perfect safety record and continues to transport skiers and sightseers year-round to the magnificent scenery at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. 

today the jaw-dropping view of the valley as the tram swings past this support elicits gasps from those brave enough to look out the front window.

In this two-car tram system, one cable car ascended the mountain as the other moved downhill. At the time of the derailment, the uphill car lurched to a stop with 64 passengers on board, suspended 500 feet in the air. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

There were 44 passengers onboard this ill-fated car when the supporting cable popped off the pulley wheel.

Over the next six hours those terrified passengers were lowered by rope to safety through the tram’s trap door. The situation in the damaged car was far more intense.

There were serious injuries, crying children, scattered skis and sharp debris; virtually everyone was suffering from severe shock in the deepening cold.

Squaw Valley Ski Patrol and an army of nearly 300 volunteers joined forces to save the survivors in the demolished tram that was still dangling 80 feet above the ground.

Winds were estimated at nearly 60 mph.

Fighting the blinding snowstorm and rugged terrain, ski patrol personnel were calm and professional despite the deadly carnage and extreme conditions. Tram car operator Dan Gutowsky lowered an escape cable to veteran patroller Chris Phillips on the ground. Phillips attached a nylon climbing rope to the cable and then the line to himself. The tram’s emergency winch was damaged and inoperable, so Gutowsky and two uninjured men on the doomed cable car hoisted Phillips up hand over hand.

Patrol Director Jim Mott was pulled up next. He expertly assessed the situation and immediately began radioing commands to personnel on the ground. Mott knew speed was of the essence; the wrecked car could fall at any moment.

The epic 14-hour rescue operation concluded well after midnight when the last body was lowered from the tram car. There is no doubt that Squaw’s well-trained and fearless ski patrol, plus amazing community support, made a huge difference.

Four people died. Thirty-one were injured – some severely – but stabilized and taken off the mountain on snowcats or downloaded in the still operating gondola lift.

The relief effort, conducted in the dark amid a howling wind and swirling snow, was courageous and heroic — reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller. In fact, among the rescuers was climber Rick Sylvester, famous for his 1971 ski jump off the top of Yosemite’s El Capitan, and his cinematic leap from twin-towered Mount Asgard in Canada for the 1976 James Bond movie “The Spy Who Loved Me.” Several investigations were conducted into the cause of this deadly accident at Squaw Valley, but the precise cause was never determined. Allegations were made that protective cable sheaves had not been

Author’s Note: Two months prior to this tragedy, I skied Squaw Valley for the first time. The winter of 1978 was a drought buster, and it was a stormy February day when I was there. I rode the cable car to the upper mountain in complete comfort, sheltered from snow, wind and cold. As a 20-year-old intermediate ability skier with mostly East Coast experience under my belt, I remember how impressed I was with both the rugged topography and the extensive uphill transport system consisting of 23 lifts. I was also so intimidated by the deep snow and steep terrain that the next day I prudently retreated to more familiar and forgiving trail skiing at another local resort. Special thanks to Bob Shafer and the late Robert Frohlich.

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n May 2020, Sarah Wells opened the Glass Garage Collective, a digital gallery amid the pandemic. The Collective was born from Wells’ love of art in its many forms. She is the founder and curator of the Garage Class Collective and is a staff member for Classical Tahoe. She also sits on the board of the Tahoe Art Alliance.

Wells is an artist who saw a need for creatives to create and find a way to exhibit their art during the pandemic.

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Artist Emily Tessmer has created a short documentary, “Walking With My Sisters,” to explore the decision by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to change its name from what is considered by members of local native communities to be a pejorative term.

The resort is expected to announce its new name in 2021.

Tessmer made the 9-minute film as part of her senior project as a student at Sierra Nevada University in Incline Village, Nev., where she graduated in December with a major in journalism and communications. Tessmer is a professional musician and was previously an elementary school music teacher. The video is available to watch for free on Vimeo.

TOP: we are all guests here.

Description: poem on fine paper, painted. Signed: Gloria Keh. Postmarked: Singapore.

LEFT: Life Changes.

Description: Collage, postcard. 5in x 7in Signed: Haylee Martin (Bridgewater College Collage Class). Address: Front Royal, Virginia. Received February 2021.

“It’s a really special

FAR LEFT: Leave a mark and fly.

relationship I have with these individuals I don’t know and their art that is sent through the mail.

It’s a conversation without conversation.”

–Sarah Wells “As the arts and culture organizations went dark in the last year, and a network of artists and creatives couldn’t display their art. We wanted to help artists get back to their creative roots,” explains Wells, who points out that museums and galleries were closed most of 2020 due to COVID. Explore Tahoe’s vibrant arts scene

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The Garage Glass Collective is currently accepting submissions for its Mail Art project entitled, “We Are All Guests Here.” Mail Art is a specific genre in which artists create and send their art through the mail. The only rule is it needs to be able to fit in a post office box. Any art medium is welcome for this project. The artist submissions posters were created in four languages 18

- English, Spanish, Washoe and Mandarin to offer greater inclusivity. The project is a digital exhibit that aims to chronicle and celebrate the creative culture. Wells has received hundreds of submissions from around the world through the mail.

“There is this curiosity about who is making these submissions. I think it’s been really exciting for me as a curator,” says Wells, who points out that she noticed that art which arrived early on in the submission process had darker themes. Many pieces reflected loneliness. In the last few months, artwork submissions seemed brighter, more vibrant and offer themes that seem more hopeful.

Wells points out that when an artist lets go of a piece of something they’ve created, it is powerful. She takes that responsibility to heart, and as an artist, she handles each piece with great care.

“It’s a really special relationship I have with these individuals I don’t know and their art that is sent through the mail. It’s a conversation without conversation,” says Wells of the project and how it has created a community with people she has never met personally.

Wells catalogs each piece of art with the date it arrives and a description of the art. Each piece is then posted in the gallery for display.

“I was interested in the people submit-

Description: print (possibly ink) on postcard. 6in x 4in. Signed: Anduriel. Postmarked: Denver, Colorado.

Received October 2020.

ting, as locals and tourists, to see what that overlap might be in terms of expression. The idea that we are all guests on this earth, and when it comes down to it, especially over the past year, we realize that connection, collaboration and community is really what it’s all about. The point of this platform is to create a community of makers and creators at all levels of their artistic journey,” Wells.

Wells advocates that we all have something to offer creatively and artistically.

“If you have an inclination to create something from a doodle, to a poem, to a collage, to watercolor in any form or pure momentary expression, you are an artist for this project. No special skill is needed to participate in this project. The most important thing is that you feel compelled to share something that you’ve created.”

Wells’ vision is to collaborate with a local venue to have a physical exhibit at some point in the future. Her desire is to see more art submissions from the Tahoe region to promote connection, collaboration and community.

To submit an art piece, mail submissions to Glass Garage Collective, P.O. Box 6149, Stateline, NV 89449. Details for submitting pieces for the exhibit are available on the website. | glassgaragecollective.com 

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South Lake Tahoe-based novelist Nick Pirog is releasing the latest in his Thomas Prescott mystery series with “Jungle Up” on April 27.

“Jungle Up” is the fifth book in the series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Two years ago, Dr. Gina Brady broke Thomas Prescott’s heart, but now a panic-stricken satellite phone call starts it beating again with a fury. Thugs kidnapped the doctor from the remote jungle village where she was working, and now the retired homicide detective’s expert skills are desperately needed to save her. | blackstonepublishing.com, nickpirog.com

New children’s book released Kristine Keck, general manager at TruckeeTahoe Lumber Co., has released a new children’s book, “The Moon Thief,” available online and at Word After Word bookstore in Truckee.

The book is illustrated by Heidi Barnett.

Something terrible is happening in a small rural town. An adventurous little boy with a fantastical imagination discovers that the moon is getting smaller by the day and a mysterious thief must be stealing it. It is up to him and his dog, Luna to bring it back.

“The Moon Thief” is for children ages 6 to 12 and was created to encourage them to read, explore and wonder. | kristinekeck.com

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n her first full-length record, “Astral,” Truckee artist Sierra Bohnet delves into the primal psyche of Generation Z. The LP reached the world on April 3, which just so happened to be her 21st birthday. Of course, she was much too preoccupied to party.

“My friends wanted me to, but I’m not much of a drinker,” says the ethereal singer.

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person schooling last March, Bohnet took a leave of absence from Berklee College of Music. She came home to her parents’

“I like chaos. I feed off of it. It’s a lot more interesting than nothing.”

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Released on March 19, Darren Senn’s album “Nothing Comes from Nowhere,” is the product of a decade of songwriting.

The venerated South Lake songsmith grew up on the classic country his family played at home, songs by windswept, unsentimental wanderers like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. His compositions speak to the common person while incorporating all the wit and honest charm of a modern-day John Prine. Find the album at darrensenn.bandcamp.com.

CBC reopens live shows The Crystal Bay Club has reopened to live shows with ticket limitations. As of press time, tickets were still available for the Loud as Folk show on April 10. However, tickets are expected to sell out. Check the website and Facebook page for new show announcements and ticket sales.

Due to State of Nevada mandates and distancing protocols, tickets must be purchased for parties of 2 or 4. All guests must be present to enter the Crown Room.

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place in Glenshire to focus on the production of her indie emo-pop visionscapes.

“I had the best summer I think I’ve ever had, which is kind of ironic considering it was Covid,” she says. “All I had to do was work on music, so I had the time of my life.”

Bohnet returned to Boston in October to waitress at a sushi restaurant and collaborate with other musicians during a gap year.

Compared to her celestial debut EP “Ëradøn” released in 2020, “Astral” presents a darker, more complex side of Bohnet.

The 10 tracks thrum and pulse through a futuristic realm of cryptic consciousness summoning the sounds of Kesha, Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush.

“This one is way more intense from the start,” says Bohnet. “The production is just bigger. Ëradøn was kind of an angsty, let-go-of-emotion EP. This one is more of a concept album.”

Rather than writing from her past experiences of anxiety and self-destruction, Bohnet intentionally crafted the songs on “Astral” from the sundry topics of her own lurid imagination.

“I like chaos,” she says. “I feed off of it.

It’s a lot more interesting than nothing.”

The album starts with “Slo-Mo,” a song about growing up in a virtual world. To a subterranean trance-grind fluxbeat, captain Bohnet sets sail on a supersonic voyage to life beyond the screen.

“We’re going to leave the digital and go into some crazy imaginative world,” she says.

“Each song has a different story or meaning.”

Interplanetary title track “Astral” samples gospel and the traditional Chinese stringed instrument erhu to explore the

possibilities of physical transcendence.

“I was on the Internet and discovered this concept called astral projection,” explains Bohnet. “I thought it was an interesting idea so I wrote about it. It’s having an out-of-body experience, leaving your body and going somewhere else. There are endless possibilities of places to go.”

On the understated drum and bass of “The Crown,” she draws fiercely on her Native American heritage by continually chanting the Choctaw word for self-love: ilehotitobli.

“I envision myself singing into a mirror when I sing this song,” she says.

“Astral” is an aggressive, yet compassionate album full of vivid contradictions. The dream pop bliss of “Walls Down” is about someone who wants to run around carefree, while the narrator of electro R&B meditation “Stubborn” can’t open themselves up to anyone. The phased-out “Dragon” is inspired by the fearsome Smaug of J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” whereas the jungle music of “Monster” is all about an illusory assassin and lover.

The highlights of the album are “Prey” and “Predator,” a couple of fabulously crafted twin songs written and recorded to complement one another. Deep in her trademark production, Bohnet implants the sounds of birds, elephants, zebras, snakes, falcons, lions and hyenas to flesh out the idea.

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“The Earth is the prey and humans are the predator,” says Bohnet. “At first glance, humanity seems great. But then you look deeper, and we evolve more and we start taking more. Yet, humans are still inherently good; all we want is to be loved.”

The album closes with the gorgeous vocal showcase of techno-ballad of “I surrender.”

“It’s a song about a person who wants to be someone else, but not on this planet,” says Bohnet. “Somewhere else far, far away and they are waiting to be taken there.”

Moving ahead, Bohnet hopes to form a band and eventually go on tour. She’s already working on her second LP and plans to release music videos for “Slo-Mo” and “Predator” in the coming weeks.

“My confidence is definitely growing,” she says. “It’s a lot higher than it was a year ago. That’s because I pay attention to people and the fact that it’s so rare to find someone with initiative. So, if I have enough determination to create this much and put it out there, I’m doing more than most of the people around me … I still have a long way to go.” | soundcloud.com/ skye-bohnet, Sierra Bohnet on Facebook.  Watch the video for “Monster”

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Asparagus THE QUINTESSENTIAL SPRING VEGGIE S TO RY & P H OTO S BY P R I YA H UT N E R

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sparagus is the quintessential spring vegetable. High in folic acid, asparagus offer a good source of potassium, fiber, thiamin, vitamins A, B6 and C, and are low in calories. Asparagus is delicious roasted, baked, grilled or steamed.

When choosing asparagus, I prefer thin stalks. They are the most tender. The thicker the stalk, the reedier the vegetable. And steer away from limp or wilted asparagus.

Asparagus is anything but subtle. They possess a strong, earthly flavor.

Sauté | Heat olive oil and garlic, a touch of salt, and add asparagus to a hot pan. Turn occasionally cooking until spears are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes on medium heat. A squeeze of lemon is lovely on asparagus.

Roast | Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the asparagus on a baking tray or glass baking dish and add a little olive oil and/or butter, garlic and salt (lemon pepper is an excellent addition). Roast for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.

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Steam | Insert a steam basket in a medium pot and add water until it reaches the base of the steamer. Add asparagus and cover. Steam for 4 to 6 minutes until tender.

Do not overcook. Serve with butter and salt.

tagliatelle with parmesan and a dash of lemon, or a savory tart with asparagus and gruyere

Grilled | Preheat the grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.

cheese. And asparagus is absolutely divine in a

The exceptional and healthy asparagus is a top choice any time, on any table, for any meal. 

risotto dish.

Asparagus aren’t just green. They can also be purple or white. They can grow wild or in a garden and have been around for centuries. The first known depiction of asparagus was found in Egyptian architecture that dates back to 3000 BC and it was first cultivated by the ancient Romans. The vegetable was common in Syria, Spain and Greece. In ancient Greece, the asparagus was considered a sacred plant with aphrodisiac qualities.

One of my favorite asparagus recipes is baked asparagus with garlic, butter and parmesan cheese. Feature this veggie for breakfast, in scrambled eggs, frittatas, quiche or with eggs benedict and hollandaise sauce. Consider starting your evening with an asparagus appetizer, you’ll wow family and friends at the next physically distanced potluck or dinner party. My top apps include bacon-wrapped asparagus, baked parmesan encrusted asparagus, breaded and fried asparagus with horseradish sauce, or grilled asparagus, ricotta, and pesto on a garlic sourdough crostini.

Asparagus are also great in soups and salads. Cream of asparagus soup is delicious,

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Fresh asparagus trimmed ready for cooking.

or asparagus vichyssoise can be a starter or main course, topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and croutons. For salads, shave asparagus for a unique and flavorful addition to mixed greens or try grilled asparagus and arugula salad with goat cheese and a tangy vinaigrette.

Perfect with pasta, try asparagus and pea tagliatelle with parmesan and a dash of lemon, or a savory tart with asparagus and gruyere cheese. And asparagus is absolutely divine in a risotto dish. As a side, asparagus goes with almost any meal. I especially love asparagus with grilled fish or steak and topped with a bearnaise sauce.

ASPARAGUS TIPS The best way to store asparagus is to cut off or break off the ends, and then place them vertically in a cup of water, cover them with a plastic bag and place them in the refrigerator.

Before cooking, prep your asparagus by washing and breaking off the ends.

There is a natural breakpoint if you bend the stems.

BAKED GARLIC ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN From the kitchen of Priya Hutner 1 lb. asparagus, washed & trimmed 2 t butter 3 cloves garlic, minced fine 1 t kosher salt ½ t coarse ground pepper ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place asparagus in a glass baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix to coat evenly. Bake for 6 minutes, and turn gently. Layer Parmesan cheese over asparagus, bake for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese melts and asparagus are tender and al dente.

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y grandmother Sydelle used to make this spring salad. I remember the way the lovely rich creamy flavor blended with the fresh crisp greens. The radishes were the key. As a young child, it was one of my favorite salads.  Cooking is a meditation for Priya, it is from that place she curates her menus and recipes to create delicious and nutritious meals for The Seasoned Sage, her company catering to client’s culinary preferences and dietary restrictions. She is also working on a series of cookbooks.

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be kind be calm be helpful Sydelle’s Spring Salad From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (Romaine lettuce also works) 5-7 large radishes, sliced thin 1 cucumber, peeled & diced ½ red onion, sliced thin ½ C cherry tomatoes ½ C cottage cheese ¼ C sour cream Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

Place all the salad ingredients in a bowl, except for tomatoes. Mix in cottage cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper and toss into salad. Top with tomatoes and serve.

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Sometimes one must travel far and wide to find the place where they can reach their highest potential. For the Malbec winegrape the trip was a doozy from Bordeaux France to South America but has been well worth it. In Argentina, particularly the Mendoza region, Malbec was met with open arms. There the altitude, climate and geology are just right for this grape to find its highest wine expression.

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Another red that does its best work in Argentina is Bonarda. These are some of the best values in the wine world

At this latitude, summer days are some of longest in any wine region and along with warm days and cool nights created by cold air rushing down from the mountains these conditions bring unique ripening conditions perfect for this dark thick-skinned variety. In addition, there is a generous water supply from cool waters running down from the snowpeaked Andes Mountains that allow winemakers to give vines a sip whenever needed.

The resulting wines are deep and rich with polished tannins and a range of spice characteristics from pepper to cookie-spice. These blend with flavors of dark plums and berries and cocoa. Economy models tend to be a bit simple and fruit forward and are meant to be enjoyed in their youth. Premium versions see substantial oak and have more complexity of flavor and tannic structure

today. This is another dark, handsome and spicy wine that is a little lighter in body, making them wonderful partners for barbecue on a warm day. Bonardas are a little harder to find but well worth the search and even sub $15 bottles bring juicy wine joy.

Argentina’s signature white wine is Torrontes. Best when grown in cooler climates, these wines have a quite unique profile of tree fruits, sweet herbs and white pepper, freshening acids and a pleasant earthiness unlike any other wine I know. A salad of fresh herbs and spicy greens are a wonderful match.

And now for the extreme bargain recommendations. The Tasting Crew rarely ventures below $10 but we recently tried some bargain-basement Malbecs and Torrontes that really delivered. We went with something old and something new. The latter being Trivento and the old-friend being Alamo.

The punchline is that for less than $40 you can grab all four bottles, prepare some spring salads and grilled beast, let them Tango in your mouth and have an authentically wonderful Argentinean pairing experience. You are welcome, and more to come in our next edition.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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To make spice infused vodka, fill a small mason jar with Tahoe Blue Vodka. Add 2 cinnamon sticks, a few cloves of Allspice and a few whole cloves. Allow to infuse 3 to 5 days.

Add the spice infused vodka to a jar (or mug). Warm the cran-raspberry juice in a pan on the stove. Add to the jar and stir.

Slide two orange slices along the sides of the jar. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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