Ambitious Opening Plans for Heavenly in Tahoe, CA In a recent press release, Heavenly announced that they would be opening the California Lodge on opening day — something they haven’t done in over a decade. Come November 20, Heavenly plans to not only have lifts running, but also allow access to much of the California side of the resort. This is, of course, snow-permitting. Related: Heavenly Ski Patroller […] Industry News Spencer Cox | October 2, 2020 0 Comments
Nevada’s First Meadery: Black Rabbit Mead Co. Introduces Honey-Based Libations to the Sierra Black Rabbit Mead Company is one of many new establishments in Reno, Nevada’s new Brewery District and they just happen to be Nevada’s very first producer of mead. “Mead is the world’s oldest alcohol,” says co-owner Wiliam Truce. “It’s made from honey and traditionally is like a dessert wine. However, we make ours more like a dry cider. Much of […] Industry News Galen Carrico | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe NV Shares COVID-19 Plans for Upcoming Winter | 3 Phase Reopening Plan Scheduled Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada has released plans on how it will operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort has said that it will comply with applicable Nevada public health statutes. Related: All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place There will be a cap on the number of people allowed in the resort at one […] SnowBrains | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
Deepest-Ever Body Recovery in U.S. Made in Lake Tahoe, CA The deepest-ever recovery in the United States and Canada was made on Sunday when a nonprofit body-recovery group recovered the body of a New Jersey man who went missing on Lake Tahoe on Aug. 10, 2020. 29-year-old boater Ryan Normoyole’s body was extracted from a record depth of 1,565 feet according to Bruce’s Legacy, a nonprofit that specializes in underwater […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Nevada State Parks are “Fee Free” Saturday In honor of National Public Lands Day, all Nevada State Parks will be free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2020. The goal of Nevada Public Lands Day is to encourage all Nevadans to get out and explore their local sights and recreation areas, free of charge. The “fee free” Nevada Public Lands Day applies to park entrance fees, as […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
More Than Just a Climber – Honnold and Company Embark on Massive Mt. Bike Ride Around Lake Tahoe, CA Alex Honnold never ceases to impress and amaze with his incredible feats of athletic endeavor. Honnold is widely known in the climbing community (and now pop culture) for his vertical accomplishments like setting the speed record on the Nose of El Capitan, and for his debut of the anxiety-inducing film “Free Solo”. While Honnold still crushes in the vertical realm, […] Cycle Spencer Cox | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
Alpenglow Expeditions Significantly Reduce Price of Private Ski-Guiding in Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions Legendary Squaw Valley, CA is home to some of the most jaw-dropping terrain in the country. From any vista point at Squaw, it’s clear that the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada continues well past the ski resort boundary. Many a skier has dreamt of dipping into the incredible terrain that lay just outside the […] Backcountry SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 4 Comments
Closures in South Lake Tahoe Due to Bubonic Plague Officials in Lake Tahoe just announced the closure of three South Lake parking areas and beaches after discovering fleas that tested positive for the bubonic plague. Tallac Historic Beach, Kiva Beach/Picnic area, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be temporarily closed due to the infected fleas. This news comes in the wake of a South Lake Tahoe local […] Spencer Cox | September 5, 2020 3 Comments
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