Winter Returns to the Sierra

Copious amounts of snow fell in the Tahoe Basin this week. Let’s hope for more dumps in March. Diamond Peak near the top.

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Boulder Bay Resort plan approved for North Lake Tahoe

The bi-state North Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Authority (TRPA) approved the development of an upscale resort in Crystal Bay, Nevada, within walking distance of the California state line. The project, named Boulder Bay, has been hotly debated for years.  Significant concessions were made by the developers and it appears to be on its way to [...]

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At least it’s not as insane as skinny dipping

The closest I come to the bone-chilling water in Lake Tahoe in the winter is when I cross-country ski on the beach. How about kayaking across the lake when the water temperature in 34 degrees and the air temperature in well below freezing? I’ll stick to the jacuzzi. Apparently, a few people don’t let the [...]

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Winter Showing Some Signs

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Affordable Housing – It Is All Relative

Perhaps this could be the story line for a movie:  because a couple does not qualify for affordable housing in Los Angeles, they move away in search of another community that can accommodate their needs. So they move to Aspen, Colorado. In Aspen, you can qualify for Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority’s affordable housing program if [...]

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Tahoe Blue, Diamond Peak, Incline Village: Happy New Year

You will not find a better view than this when skiing anywhere in the West.  Lake Tahoe’s blue is a sight from the top and other points along the trails. Diamond Peak offers the best views of Lake Tahoe and a wide variety of skiing. If you want to stay in a classic cedar log [...]

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LA Versus the LAke

Boy, could I relate to this story. Steve Lopez discussed the pros and cons of ditching Los Angeles for the unsurpassed natural setting of Lake Tahoe. My nirvana is on the Nevada side on the northeast shore.  I, too, wage an ongoing internal debate over the benefits of swapping Los Angeles for the Lake. Personally, [...]

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