Lake Tahoe, CA Residents to Protest Again at Lack of Action From Officials and Authorities Over Tourism and Trash Issues To coincide with tourists flooding the area for the Labor Day holiday weekend, Lake Tahoe residents are organizing a further protest to highlight their continued unhappiness with local officials and authorities. Related: Demonstrations Set for This Weekend in Lake Tahoe, CA to Protest Trash, Tourism A peaceful protest is planned this afternoon, 3-7.30pm Friday, September 4th at the Meyers roundabout, […] SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 2 Comments
A Crowded Summer Season in the Tahoe Basin: By the Numbers Lake Tahoe area locals and business owners have been beyond frustrated for the past several months as tourists have inundated the popular summer (and winter) recreation spot that is home to many individual communities. Holiday weekends have always been busy during the summer but with people being forced outside in order to remain socially distanced, there was been some conflict […] Industry News Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020 6 Comments
Northstar, CA Passholder Unhappy With Parking Charges Wins Court Hearing Appeal Against Vail Resorts A Northstar Ski Resort, CA passholder who was unhappy with the resort’s decision to charge for parking has beaten the resort’s appeal of his previous victory to have the cost of his pass refunded. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season Robert Grossman, Truckee, CA, took the resort to a small claims court in Tahoe City back […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2020 1 Comment
The Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Requests Public Help to Ensure Success of Donner Lake Run Parking Lot With good snow and exciting lines, the Donner Lake Run has become a popular backcountry ski area for the likes of Tahoe backcountry users. Beginning at Donner Summit Skyline, the Donner Lake Run offers incredible, picturesque views of the Tahoe area. There’s just one problem… In order to gain access to this area, backcountry recreationists must park in the neighborhoods […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | August 27, 2020 4 Comments
Popular Tahoe Downhill MTB Trail is About to Get a Whole Lot Better Autumn is arguably one of the best times to be in Tahoe- summer crowds begin to fade, leaves transition to an assortment of vibrant colors, and temps are ideal to hop on a mountain bike and hit the trails. In addition to these wonderful conditions, the Tahoe MTB community has one more thing to look forward to- the reconstruction of […] Cycle Spencer Cox | August 19, 2020 4 Comments
Rad Grom Alert! 13-Year Old Becomes Youngest Person to Complete Tahoe’s Godfather Swim You know the feeling when you see a kid send it way harder than you at the ski resort? Well, James Savage is one of those kids, but instead of skiing, this guy is charging hard as an open water swimmer. Last week, 13-year-old James Savage became the youngest person to ever complete Tahoe’s famous Godfather open water swim. This […] Spencer Cox | August 4, 2020 1 Comment
Brain Post: Check Out Saturn in the Summer Sky With the Naked Eye Although most of the hype this summer has been directed at Comet NEOWISE, you may be able to see Saturn from your home now that the comet is beginning to fade from view. On July 28, 2020, I was able to see the ringed planet with the naked eye from my neighborhood in Northwest Reno, Nevada. Saturn, like fellow gas […] Brains Galen Carrico | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
95% of Wildfires in California Are Human Caused: Illegal Campfires to Blame The Lake Tahoe Basin has seen an increase in illegal campfires this summer. These campfires are part of the reason 95% of wildfires in California are human-caused. Fires are only permitted in a designated metal fire ring in an established campsite with an on-duty host. While the rules are strict, they are in place to protect everyone during the hot […] Fire Alex Camerino | July 30, 2020 0 Comments
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