Clean Up The Lake Dives Tahoe Basin’s “Dirtiest Mile” Yet | 3,000lbs Trash and 100 Tires in 1-Mile of Shoreline Nonprofit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has launched an expansive underwater clean-up in Fallen Leaf Lake revealing the Tahoe Basin’s dirtiest mile yet. In the history of this small but mighty and often overlooked lake, there has never been an underwater cleanup of this scale. Local canned cocktail company TIF’s Spiked Lemonade has kicked off the initial funding support followed […] SnowBrains | September 9, 2022 0 Comments
UPDATE: Caldor Fire Reaches Tahoe Basin, South Lake Tahoe Deserted, and Evacuation Warnings Extended to Nevada as Fire Grows to Almost 200,000-acres in Size After reaching Sierra at Tahoe Ski Area on Sunday and burning through it, the Caldor Fire pressed forward and entered the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday. The 191,607-acre fire (299 square miles) entered the Tahoe Basin only hours after the entire city of South Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas along the west and south shores were ordered to evacuate. The […] Fire Firebrains | August 31, 2021 3 Comments
We’re Into June But 150 Lakes in the Tahoe Basin are Still FROZEN Thanks to some historical and record-breaking snowfall (who will ever forget FebruBURIED?!), that continued well into May, the Sierra Nevada is blanketed in a deep snowpack. So much so that, even though it’s June, many mountain lakes are still frozen solid with the summer tourism season about to begin. In the Tahoe Basin specifically, an estimated 150 lakes are solid or […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 5, 2019 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Shares Spring Events Through Memorial Day With late-season storms and more bluebird days on the way, Palisades Tahoe, California, is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund, CA/NV, Seeks Artists to Paint Murals Inside Forest Service Restrooms to Inspire Stewardship The Tahoe Fund, CA/NV, and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced a call for community-based artists to “beautify” the blank interiors of the restrooms at the Stateline Fire Lookout Trail in Crystal Bay, the Logan Shoals Vista Point on Tahoe’s East Shore, and the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore. “We are excited to rally […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV: Great Terrain, Great Vibes, and Great Locals Report from Sunday, February 25, 2024 Lake Tahoe has some of the best ski resorts in the United States and is famous for providing the world’s best powder and snow conditions. There are plenty of big-time resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe that are bucket list material for any skier or rider. Those ski resorts may get more press and notoriety, however, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Clean Up The Lake Echo Lakes, CA, Pilot Research Returns Positive Results Clean Up The Lake (CUTL), a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit, completed its first SCUBA-enabled pilot research project in Echo Lakes, California, to evaluate litter accumulations and survey for aquatic invasive species (AIS). In a positive turn of events, results from this work show that Echo Lakes, which are located just south of Lake Tahoe near the community of Meyers, show no […] SnowBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
The Skiing Is Good, But What’s It Like to Date in Lake Tahoe, CA? What is it like to date in Tahoe, California? The transient nature of the area has a lot to do with shaping the dating scene. The jobs are seasonal, housing is crowded, and there are few year-round residents. The Tahoe basin and surrounding areas may be bustling with ski resorts and nightlife, but the dating scene is interesting, to say […] Laughs Katy Shipley | February 14, 2024 15 Comments