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THe HunT iS on foR Lake TaHoeS wiLDfLoweRS
By DyLan SiLveR
TaHoe Magazine
A
long Lake Tahoes shores and up into the higher reaches, there
are tiny colorful treasures hidden everywhere. Some of them
are bright amethyst, others are ruby red. Tey are the regions
hundreds of species of wildfowers.
For me, its like fnding little treasures and capturing a special moment in
the spring and summer, says local wildfower expert Lisa Berry. Teyre
so beautiful. I want to acknowledge their presence because they wont
last long.
Berry spends the spring and early summer traversing the areas many
trails on the hunt for that perfect fower. Tere are dozens of diferent
hikes that lead to meadows full of color, or past hidden gems, blooming
alone for just a short period of the year. Youve just got to know what
youre looking for and when to go.
Te Sierra wildfowers have such a narrow window, Berry says. You
never know what youre going to fnd.
Tere are more than 700 species of wildfowers in the Sierra Nevada.
Berry has seen and catalogued more than 400.
Tough most fowers can be identifed by obvious traits like color and
size, some are best remembered for more eccentric characteristics. Te
steers head, a light pink and white blossom, is shaped very much like a
steers head. Te swamp onion smells like onions. Te death camas lily
is toxic and can be fatal if eaten.
Te best way to distinguish diferent blossoms is get a good guide, know
what youre looking for and just get out there. Whether youre an expert
hunting for the rare sugarstick or a beginning wildfower watcher just
looking for a spot of color, here are a few hikes that ofer glimpses of
Lake Tahoes most colorful bounty.
I n Bloom
The trail to winnemucca Lake
near Carson Pass can be
covered in wildfowers.
Photo: Lisa Berry
Hike: Carson Pass Trail
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe take Highway 50
west and turn left on Highway 89. Continue over Lu-
ther Pass to the stop sign and turn right on Highway 89.
Parking lot will be on your left at the top of Carson Pass.
When to go: Spring (snow permitting) to mid-summer.
What fowers: From rarities like the phantom orchid to
slopes painted by paintbrushes, the elevation change
of this hike ofers a variety of species. Tis is one of the
most well-known wildfower hikes in the region.
R e C R e aT i On hi k i ng
Lisa Berry hosts a series of wildfower hikes through
Lake Tahoe Community College each summer. For more
information, check out her website, sierrawildfowers.org,
or LTCCs website, ltcc.edu. Also check out Roger
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The alpine lily is a common
and beautiful fnd around
Lake Tahoe. Photo: Lisa Berry
The explorers gentian is one
of more than 900 species in the
gentian family, and one of
several gentians found in the
Sierra Nevada. Photo: Lisa Berry
Hike: Fallen Leaf Lake
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, head north on
Highway 89. Turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road. Park
in one of the many turnouts or in the parking lot.
When to go: Early spring to late summer
What fowers: Te many miles of trails around Fallen
Leaf Lake ofer all the typical fowers you will fnd at
lake level: camas lilies, purple velvety stickseed, mari-
posa lilies, larkspurs, lupines and pussypaws, and
many others.
Hike: Shirley Canyon
Directions: From North Lake Tahoe, head toward
Squaw Valley on Highway 89. Enter the resort and turn
right onto Squaw Valley Road. Follow the road, staying
right, until it meets with Squaw Peak Way. Te trailhead
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When to go: Spring to mid summer
What fowers: From the mountains base to its higher
elevations, a variety of fowers can be seen. Tough it is a
more difcult hike, the rewards can include rarities.
Hike: Paige Meadows
Directions: From North Lake Tahoe, head south on
Highway 89. Turn right on Pineland Drive. Stay left at the
fork. Look for a logging road on left. Follow the logging
road, bearing left at the sign to Paige Meadows.
When to go: Spring to late summer
What fowers: Camas lilies can grow in such numbers
that the series of meadows resemble blue lakes. For an
overwhelming amount of color, Paige Meadows is a
good bet.
Never pick or disturb wildfowers
Be careful where you walk. Some species are
incredibly small, close to the ground and delicate.
Wildflower tips
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ThoUgh A PoPULAr DeSTiNATioN, LAKe TAhoe STiLL hAS iTS ShAre oF hiDDeN SPoTS
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ake Tahoes 72 miles of shoreline and the mountains that make up its basin are full of nooks and crannies. Tough the area receives millions
of visitors each year, some of these spots are, believe it or not, still somewhat secluded. Heres a few places worth checking out not just for
their beauty, but also for their serenity.
lost from the crowd
UPPer TrUCKee MArSh SKUNK hArBor
By DyLAN SiLver
TAhoe MAgAziNe
The Upper Truckee Marsh is full of shallow water trails in the spring. Photo: Dylan Silver Skunk harbor is a bit of a walk, but the reward is glittering. Photo: Dylan Silver
In the spring and summer, theres almost always a crowd around
the Upper Truckee Marsh, but not of people. Te sprawling
entryway of Lake Tahoes largest tributary is home to thousands
of bird species and a vacation home to many more that migrate
through the area.
Tough racket the birds drum up doesnt exactly allow for peace
and quiet, the variety of calls does make for some interesting
eavesdropping. In the spring, gaggles of geese with tiny hatchlings
traverse the shallow waters. Yellow-headed blackbirds hop through
the tall grasses in search of mates. And magpies ogle themselves in
the mirror-smooth waters.
As the snow melts and the streams fll with runof, the marsh
becomes a maze of tiny water trails. On a paddleboard, one might
fnd themselves sneaking up on beaver or gliding through a garden
of lily pads.
Te meadow runs through the middle of Lake Tahoes most
populated area, but along the sandy beaches youd hardly know
it. A large section of the beach is closed due to being habitat to
the endangered Tahoe Yellow Cress. Please respect the fences and
signage of the area.
Directions: Heading west on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe,
turn right on Tahoe Keys Boulevard. At the stop sign, turn right
onto Venice Drive. Park near the end of the road. A trail runs along
the Upper Truckee River to the lake.
Down a dusty Forest Service Road, Skunk Harbor is an easy retreat
from the crowds who like to stick to spots with easier access. But
fewer people doesnt mean this spot is any less spectacular.
About two miles from the highway, two perfectly carved coves
reward the hikers who make the trek with great swimming and
sunbathing. An old stone cabin and the remnants of an ancient pier
mark an old timber operation and make for some cool scenery.
Boaters often anchor in the protected cove for overnight stays. If
its a little too crowded at the waters edge, another option is to
take a left where the road forks on the way down and walk into
Prey Meadows, which is home to many species of wildfowers in
the spring.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 50 east. Turn
left onto Highway 28. Approximately four miles from the turn,
youll see a green metal gate on your left. Park in the turnout
immediately after the gate. Do not block the gate. Walk the dirt
road toward the lake. Stay to the right at the fork if heading to the
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eMerALD BAy ALohA LAKe
Lake Aloha is tucked into the mountains to the west of Lake Tahoe. Snow can last year round near
the alpine locale. Photo: Dylan Silver
The east shore of emerald Bay hosts miles of trails and some pristine, rarely visited
beaches. Photo: Dylan Silver
Hidden in Desolation Wilderness, just to the west of Tahoe, is
another sprawling lake. Tis one has crystal clear water, granite
shores and exceptional mountain views. But, unlike Lake Tahoe,
it receives few visitors.
Te U.S. Forest Service limits the number of people in Desolation
Wilderness at any given time. A visit to Lake Aloha is sure to be just
that desolate in an enjoyable way.
Te lake is accessible by several trails, all with their own dazzling
scenery. In the shadow of Pyramid Peak, the countless coves,
channels and islands separated by shallows make for many world-
class campsites.
Be aware that Lake Aloha is at an even higher elevation than Lake
Tahoe. Te air is drier. Te snow can last year-round. Te weather
can be diferent. And the landscape is more exposed. Pack for
variable conditions.
Directions: Trails to Lake Aloha start from Glen Alpine Road
near Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lakes Road near Echo Lakes or from
Highway 50 near Horsetail Falls. For more detailed information
and a permit to stay in Desolation Wilderness overnight, visit
the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at 35
College Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, or give them a call, 530-541-
2600.
Tis little slice of heaven is probably one of the better known bays
in the world, or at least one of the most photographed. But the
majority of people stay near the highway and dont venture down
to the shore. Emerald Bays south side is wonderfully uncrowded
and ofers rocky shallows for swimming and several sandy spots
just big enough for a few towels.
For great hiking and a diferent perspective on the inlet, miles of
trails wrap along the undeveloped southern peninsula. A subtle
white buoy marks a sunken barge, often explored by scuba
divers. Te tip of the spit is a great place to relax and watch the
sternwheelers come and go.
Ten theres Vikingsholm, the castle-like granite home built by
Lora J. Knight, and its tiny accompanying tea house perched on
Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. Te magnifcent
Scandinavian architecture constructed with few nails or spikes is
worth a look, even if you have to brave a crowd.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe take Highway 89 north. Two
parking lots, one on the right near Eagle Falls and one on the left,
as well as many pullouts are available for parking.
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veryone at Tahoe has his or her fa-
vorite beach. Find yours from the list
below or for a full list and map, visit
www.aboutlaketahoe.com/beaches.
BALDWIN BEACH: South Lake Tahoe beach
of Highway 89 about 1 mile north of Fallen
Leaf Lake. North or South beach. Tallac Creek
meets Lake Tahoe at North beach. No dogs.
BURNT CEDAR BEACH: Incline Village saves
its beach space for residents, but there are day
passes for guests. Sweeping paths meandering
past restful benches, barbecues, the snack bar
and heated pool. Outdoor tiki bar. Lakeshore
Drive, 1.4 miles east of the Hyatt and Country
Club Drive.
CAMP RICHARDSON: South Lake Tahoe,
of Jameson Beach Road, adjacent to historic
Camp Richardson resort, between Tahoe Keys
and Emerald Bay. Marina for boat launch. Bar-
becue area.
CARNELIAN BAY BEACH: Between Gar
Woods and Sierra Boat Co. on North Shore.
Dogs legal. Restrooms, benches and footpaths.
Mostly rocky beach, picnic tables available.
CAVE ROCK BEACH: Find this beach of High-
way 50 on the southeast side of the lake, near
Zephyr Cove. Public. Dogs are allowed in park,
must be on a leash, not allowed in the beach
area. Parking fee. Boat launch fee.
CHAMBERS BEACH: 1 mile south of Home-
wood on Highway 89. Access is limited to foot
or bicycle traf c only. No public parking.
CHIMNEY BEACH: Highway 28, tucked away
on Nevadas East Shore, just East of Sand Har-
bor. Very limited roadside parking. Small park-
ing lot as well for free parking. Accessed via
hike down from highway. No public facilities.
Barbecues available.
COMMONS BEACH: Playgrounds, soft green
grass, mini-climbing wall, picnic tables, barbe-
cues. No dedicated parking, no dogs allowed.
Located directly east of the Wye intersection
(Highways 28 and 89) on Highway 28 in down-
town Tahoe City.
EL DORADO BEACH: South Lake Tahoe
beach, close to Lakeside Beach in proximity
and description, this area is public.
HIDDEN BEACH: Highway 28, tucked away
on Nevadas East Shore between Incline Vil-
lage and Sand Harbor. Very limited roadside
parking. Accessed via small hike along high-
way. No public facilities.
HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE: Private
beach for hotel guests in Incline Village. Boat,
jet ski and other rentals are accessible from Ski
Beach and the Hyatts Beach.
INCLINE BEACH: Reserved for Incline Village
residents, temporary renters or homeowners
association. Day passes for guests. Outdoor tiki
bar. Lakeshore Drive, just west of Ski Beach.
775-832-1100.
KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA:
On Highway 28 in Kings Beach on the North
Shore. A large, free sand beach with paid state
parking ($10). Boat, jet ski and other rentals
are available. Barbecue areas, kids park, and
public restrooms.
KIVA BEACH: South Lake Tahoe beach just
north of Camp Richardson. Dogs allowed.
Public beach. No barbecues.
LAKE FOREST BEACH: At the foot of Bristle-
cone of Lake Forest Road 1.5 miles east of Ta-
hoe City with picnic tables and fre pits.
LAKESIDE BEACH: South Lake Tahoe. Mem-
bers only, but that includes Park Avenue area
hotels, motels and the casinos. No dogs. No
fee. No barbecues. Te water is not as clear on
this part of the lake, due to the infow of the up-
per Truckee River into the lake nearby.
MOON DUNE BEACH: Across from from Rus-
tic Cottages Motel in Tahoe Vista on the North
Shore. Small sandy beach with picnic tables
and fre pits. Roadside parking.
NEVADA BEACH: Big and windy, its 0.7 mile
long and in some cases 300 yards wide, in
Stateline on South Shore. Some camping near-
by, and a favorite among kiteboarders. Tere is
a parking fee.
NORTH TAHOE BEACH: Directly across from
Safeway in Kings Beach. Some parking, grassy
areas, volleyball court, picnic tables.
PATTON BEACH: Small stony beach adjacent
to Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe in
Carnelian Bay. Limited parking, picnic tables.
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POPE BEACH: South Lake Tahoe, frst beach
of Highway 89 as you head toward the West
Shore. Excellent for families. Tere is a parking
fee. No barbecues. No dogs.
REGAN BEACH: South Lake Tahoe, just west of
El Dorado Beach. More of a lakeside park than a
traditional beach. Good place for a group picnic
without all the sand.
ROUND HILL PINES/LAKESIDE PARK: South
Shore, between Nevada Beach and Zephyr
Cove. More of a lakeside park than a traditional
beach. Good place for a group picnic without
all the sand.
SAND HARBOR: Highway 28, 2 miles east of
Incline Village. Tahoes most popular and per-
haps most beautiful beach. Limited parking.
Pay to park. Walk-in entrance fee. No roadside
parking. No dogs.
SECLINE BEACH: At the end of Secline Street
in Kings Beach, just south of the junction of
Highway 267. Very limited parking, undevel-
oped rocky beach with access to lawn areas,
picnic tables and fre pits.
SKI BEACH: Reserved for Incline
Village residents. Day passes for
guests. Boat ramp, barbecue ar-
eas, kids climbing structures,
slides and swings and volleyball
courts. Lakeshore Drive, across
street from Hyatt.
SKYLANDIA BEACH: Of of Lake
Forest Road 0.5 mile east of Tahoe
City with picnic tables and fre
pits. Stony beach.
SPEEDBOAT BEACH: Also known as Bucks
Beach. At the bottom of Speedboat Avenue,
of of Highway 28 just past the CalNeva on the
California side. Small sandy beach, very limited
parking.
TAHOE KEYS: Located near the Upper Truck-
ee River and in the middle of the South Shore,
this area is popular for its unique geography
and landscape. Better place to hike around and
explore than lounge.
TAHOE STATE RECREATION AREA: Highway
28 on the eastern edge of Tahoe City, adjacent
to the Boatworks Mall, $5 to park.
TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA: Highway
28 at National Avenue, in Tahoe Vista. Picnic
tables and fre pits, boat launch fee.
WEST END BEACH: On the west end of Don-
ner Lake in Truckee. Shaded picnic and bar-
becue areas for families. Free parking available
along Old Highway 40.
WILLIAM KENT BEACH: On Highway 89, 2.5
miles south of Tahoe City. Camping, picnic ta-
bles and fre pits, small sandy beach.
ZEPHYR COVE: From Stateline, head east on
Highway 50 for about 3 miles. Party beach
with 1 mile of sand. No dogs allowed. Tere
is a fee.
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A hound-mix named Topaz leaps after a stick near dog-friendly Kiva Beach on Tahoes South Shore.
Photo: Axie Navas / Tahoe Magazine
o mountain adventure is complete without your canine
counterpart, so weve compiled a list of the top Tahoe activities
you can share with your dog. From hiking through Desolation
Wilderness to gourmet dining on the beach, weve got you and your
pup covered.
Tere are hundreds of hikes around the Lake Tahoe Basin, most of which
are dog-friendly to a certain degree. Te U.S. Forest Service allows
domestic pets in Desolation Wilderness, but they must be leashed at all
times and youre responsible for cleaning up after them. Te same rules
apply on all national forest land.
If you do venture into the wilderness with your dog, proper paw-wear
is essential. Many of the trails around Tahoe traverse granite felds that
can shred a dogs pads if youre not careful. Te hike to Lake Aloha that
starts at Lower Echo Lake is particularly bad. Te South Shores Dog.
Dog.Cat. located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. sells shoes for dogs, as does
the Pet Station, with locations in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Truckee
and South Lake Tahoe.
If your dog turns into a whirling dervish whenever you try to strap
booties to his or her paws, try Vaseline. Coating a pups pads with the
jelly can help prevent an injury and keep you from having to schlep a
canine deadweight down the mountain.
Youve spent the week hiking and are ready for some quality time with
the couch and the remote control. But all the miles that left you limp
and sore havent phased your dog.
Tats when you resort to the dog park a gated haven where your dog
can romp and run until he or she is exhausted, while you catch some
rays on a park bench.
South Shore ofers a medium-sized enclosure in the Bijou Community
Park located at 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Teres a small-
dog area in addition to the main park, both of which are entirely fenced
in and have running water.
Your pup can swim at the Regan Beach Dog Water Park located at the
intersection of Nevada Avenue and Lakeview Avenue in South Lake
Tahoe, or at the dog-friendly Kiva Beach near the Taylor Creek Visitor
Center. Make sure you bring a leash neither the water park nor the
beach are gated.
If youre on the North Shore, swing by the Tahoe City Dog Park located
at 211 Grove St., Tahoe City. Te 165-foot-long gated park boasts trees,
benches and drinking water, but make sure your Chihuahua can play
with the big dogs theres no separate area for small pups.
And in Incline Village, the communitys wide-arching Village Green,
located next to the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, is the perfect place for
dogs to play and meet other pups.
How to Make your Lake taHoe SuMMer Canine FriendLy
By Axie NAvAS
TAhoe MAgAziNe
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If youre ready to eat but loathe leaving your dog in the hotel room, try
the handful of restaurants around the lake that allow dogs to dine with
you.
Doggie dinners in Tahoe City on the North Shore include Te Blue
Agave and Rosies Cafe, both restaurants that allow well-mannered
dogs on the outside patio. Brockway Bakery located at 8710 North Lake
Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach, sells custom-made dog treats, while the
nearby Char-Pit located at 8732 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach
ofers a doggie patty and outdoor seating.
South Shores Te Brewery at Lake Tahoe located at 3542 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., has a large patio in the summer where they allow dogs. Te Blue
Angel Cafe on Ski Run Boulevard serves lunch and dinner on their
pooch-friendly porch.
Axie Navas is a reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in
South Lake Tahoe. She can be reached at anavas@tahoedailytribune.com.
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Dog-friendly beaches are aplenty throughout the Tahoe/Truckee region just be sure the canines (and humans) are obedient.
We love our animals at Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and many of
our various recreation areas, restaurants and businesses are dog-
friendly. But theres a certain level of responsibility our dogs humans
must possess. Here are the two most important rules to follow:
Nothing is more unsightly and disturbing to our environment than
a pile of dog droppings lining a hiking trail or disc golf course.
Many recreation areas at Tahoe have plastic bag stations for your
convenience, but bring your own just to be safe.
While some dogs are well-behaved, others can be a bit more
rambunctious. On- and of-leash laws vary throughout the Tahoe
region, so its best to be prepared and carry a leash to avoid any
unneeded canine confrontations.
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Truckee resident Jim Meskimen, 69, will compete in the frst-ever ironman
Lake Tahoe on Sept. 22, where he and nearly 3,000 participants will swim
2.4 miles in Lake Tahoe, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles along the
North Shore/Truckee region.
Photo: Margaret Moran / Tahoe Magazine
aMong tHe tHouSandS PreParing For tHe FirSt-ever ironMan Lake taHoe
tHiS SuMMer, one 69-year-oLd LoCaL iS Looking to deFy tHe oddS
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t the steady pace of a jog, Jim Meskimen maintains a tight form
during a spring-like day run, keeping his elbows close to his
body while swinging his arms conservatively in time with his
gray sneakers making contact with the ground each step preparing
him for this summers Ironman Lake Tahoe.
Training is the commitment part, said Meskimen, 69. Youve got to
commit to the training. Te race itself, thats what youve done all the
training for that becomes the fun part.
During the frst-ever Ironman Lake Tahoe triathlon this September,
Meskimen, a Truckee resident, and nearly 3,000 participants from all
over the world ranging in age from 21 to 77 will test their endurance by
swimming, biking and running all in one day.
Competitors will start the morning of Sept. 22 with a two-loop, 2.4-mile
swim in the clear, cool waters of Lake Tahoe of the Kings Beach State
Recreation Area. Athletes will then hop onto their bikes for a two-and-
one-third-loop, 112-mile ride along the North Shore resort triangle,
ending the bike course at Squaw Valley.
From there, competitors will run a relatively fat two-loop, 26.2-mile
marathon course that travels the Squaw Valley Bike Path and Truckee
River Bike Trail, fnishing at the Village of Squaw Valley.
Its going to be a very hard race, said Andy Chapman, chief marketing
ofcer for the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/ CVB / Resort Association,
the host destination sponsor of Ironman Lake Tahoe. Its the highest
elevation of any (Ironman) race. Swimming at 6,200 feet is going to be
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difcult for many people, but I think thats one of the reasons it sold
out so quickly people are very anxious to test themselves in this
event.
One of those people is Meskimen, who is driven to test his will,
determination and physical capabilities, pushing them beyond his
limit.
Te biggest challenge will be, I think as many of them are will be
mental, he said. Just to persevere, assuming that there are no injuries,
accidents, breakdowns, bike crashes, blood left on the pavement.
Adding to the difculty of the race will be the cutof times for each
leg. According to the Ironman website, the swim course will close two
hours, 20 minutes after the mass start; the bike course 10 hours, 30
minutes after the start; and the run portion 17 hours after the start,
with the fnish line cutof at midnight.
Meskimen said he has a race-accomplishment checklist, the frst to
fnish within the time requirement, and the last to win his age group of
70 to 74. Te USA Triathlons Age-Up policy states that all athletes will
race their age as of Dec. 31, at which time Meskimen will be 70.
Winning that can be tough because men my age, you dont fnd too
many guys who are just stepping into it for the frst time, he said.
Teyre all seasoned guys or women, so thatll be no easy quest.
Te top age group fnishers will qualify for one of 50 slots in the 2014
Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, while top
fnishing professional athletes will have access to a $75,000 purse.
But qualifying for those prizes isnt the goal for most competing in the
race, Chapman said.
Quite frankly, 90 percent of people are doing it to fnish, to receive
the medal and to be called, You are an Ironman at the end, he said.
Tats a big deal for most of the people doing it. Teyre not doing it
for their time. Teyre not doing it for Kona. Teyre just doing it for
their own personal win.
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A competitor nears the fnish line at ironman Texas on May 19, 2012.
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Ironman Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe/Truckee
Sept. 22, 7 a.m. to midnight
Kings Beach State Recreation Area for swim course;
the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 267,
intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28, and
downtown centers for the bike course; and the
Village at Squaw Valley for the run course.
Limited. One-way trafc at certain areas
particularly intersections along the North Shore
resort triangle during the bike leg of the race.
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Crossing the Ironman fnish line is a mixed bag of emotions, said
Meskimen, who knows from personal experience, having completed
three Ironman races between the early 80s and early 90s and several
other triathlons over the years.
Youre counting down the miles, especially when you get into the
single digits, he said. Tat countdown pulls you in. Youre absolutely
euphoric that you fnished it, but youre like, Oh, God, Im glad thats
over.
Another motivator to fnish is knowing friends and family are watching
from the sidelines, Meskimen said.
My wife and family, they make up signs and things like that, so its
always fun to see them out on the course, he said. It helps break it up
and motivates you to keep going. Teyre there to support you, and its
another reason why you dont want to cave in.
I say cave in because you dont want to use the word quit.
Approximately 10,000 people, from competitors to their family
and friends, are expected to descend onto Lake Tahoe as a result of
Ironman.
(Tere) is a big support efort by the people who are supporting their
athletes, Chapman said. Teyre cheering them on, etc. because its a
big life event for a lot of people. Teyve (participants) worked hard
to shed the pounds or to come back from a heart attack, whatever the
story is, so theres a big support crew with everybody there at the end.
Competitors tend to arrive to the race site before friends and family,
sometimes weeks if not months in advance, Meskimen said.
Typically, you want to go over there two, three weeks ahead of time,
so you can acclimate yourself to the heat and humidity and ride the
course, run the course, get to know everything, he said.
Since time, efort and money are involved in participating in Ironman,
Meskimen said he selects his races based on their locations, opting to
travel to places where he and his wife would like to vacation.
Lake Tahoe has a great allure and a great pull for vacationing folks, and
people like to come here, said Chapman, adding that World Triathlon
Corporation, which owns Ironman, is eyeing Ironman Lake Tahoe as
one of its premier destination races.
And, as with any vacation, people spend. Its anticipated Ironman
Lake Tahoe will generate between $8 million to $10 million annually
for the local economy, from lodging, food, purchases and other visitor
expenditures, Chapman said.
We do a lot of triathlons up here, he said. We do a lot of running events
and all these type of things, but the Ironman brand is very powerful.
Ironman is the cream of the crop.
A competitor races during the bike leg of an ironman triathlon. in September,
North Lake Tahoe will host the frst full-distance ironman in California since 2001.
Photo: Larry rosa / www.enduraPix.com
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Getting Ironman to come to Lake Tahoe involved a nearly year-and-a-
half, detailed bid process, flled with race logistic questions and multiple
site visits, Chapman said.
Te organizers were a little concerned when we were frst bidding on it
about this the run is relatively fat, Chapman said.
Yet, ultimately, Lake Tahoe beat out bids from two other California
locations and one in Oregon to host, said Ironman Lake Tahoe Race
Director Keats McGonigal.
North Lake Tahoe was selected due to the natural resources beauty
as well as the ability of the team in place to assist in the production
of a world-class event, he said. WTC is thrilled to be hosting an event
in Lake Tahoe. Tis event will be an anchor for our event portfolio in
California.
Te last full-distance Ironman held in California was in 2001 in
Oceanside on the Camp Pendleton Marine base, before becoming a
70.3-mile distance Ironman, McGonigal said.
Ironman has wanted a full-distance race in California for a few years,
he said. Tere is a large population of triathletes in the state, and it
makes sense for us to bring this event to California. At the same time,
the logistics of the event require careful selection of event sites.
Chapman said Ironman is a good ft for the region, one that focuses and
embraces human-powered sports.
We fully anticipate it (Ironman) to be here for many more years,
Chapman said, based on the races length of stay at other host locations.
If a community embraces the event and the competitors embrace the
event and everything works well, this is a very long-term relationship.
Margaret Moran is a reporter for the Sierra Sun newspaper in Truckee and
Tahoe City. She can be reached at mmoran@sierrasun.com.
Swimmers head out en masse at the 2010 Ford ironman world Championship in kailua-kona, Hawaii.
ironman Lake tahoe will offer 50 age group slots to the 2014 ironman world Championship in kailua-kona.
Photo: Larry rosa / www.enduraPix.com
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52 Summer 2013
t was 20 years ago this summer when a city parks and recreation
worker made a dozen disc golf targets from street signs and plastic
ink drums and placed them throughout Bijou Community Park in
South Lake Tahoe.
Today, the Lake Tahoe region has so many outstanding courses, and its
become a popular destination for disc golfers from across the country.
Tahoe has spectacular scenery and mild summertime weather and
challenging courses set in the pine and granite Sierra Nevada.
Craig Getty, who had a role in the design, fundraising and construction
in eight of the nine Lake Tahoe courses, talked about his favorite
courses.
e best course for scenery: Zephyr Cove. It has granite outcroppings
and more lake views than any other course has.
Best course for beginners or families: Incline Village, because of the
ease of walking and the short holes.
Most challenging course: Turtle Rock. Its long and varied with
many dierent shot selections, up and down and over creeks Very
advanced.
BY TIM PARSONS
TAHOE MAGAZINE
As for the best tournament player, that will be determined by the Sierra-
Tahoe Series held from spring to fall all across the region. But most disc
golfers are recreational players who play the sport for the love of the
outdoors, exercise and fun competition. Best of all, the courses are free
to play.
Another benet, disc golfers have a name for those
who play the conventional game with clubs and
carts. Call them ball golfers, and it will
make them angry.
Tim Parsons is a longtime Tahoe
local and former editor of Lake
Tahoe Action, the regions
premier entertainment
and recreation weekly
publication.
Tahoe disc golf patriarch Craig Getty winds up and heaves a disc from hole 3 at Squaw Valleys disc golf course.
See the granite rocks way down there, behind the red agged tree? Thats where the basket is.
Photo: Amy Edgett / Tahoe Magazine
LAKE TAHOE:
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Disc throwers drive for show and putt
for dough, just like ball golfers.
Bijou Community Park, South Lake Tahoe
27 baskets, rubber tee pads, multiple pin placements for
each hole, at course. Signature hole: No. 14, a long meadow
fairway with view of Freel Peak. Established 1993.
Zephyr Cove Park
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, short but extremely hilly. Signature
hole: No. 15, a long downhill drive with view of Zephyr Cove
and Mount Tallac. Established 1998.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, long summertime course for
advanced players. Strenuous hiking. Signature hole: the
1,200-foot No. 16, a par 5. Established 1999.
Truckee River Regional Park
18 baskets, concrete tee pads, multiple pin placements
on a moderately hilly course. Granite takes toll on the
plastic discs. Signature hole: No. 11. Established 1999.
North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, hilly, forest course. Signature
hole: Downhill No. 1, with a stunning view of Lake Tahoe.
Established 2006.
Turtle Rock Park, four miles west of Woodfords
18 baskets, rubber tee pads and multiple pin placements
on a long, technical course in forest with season creeks.
Signature hole: No. 5, tight, di cult par 5. Established
2009.
Squaw Valley
18 baskets, dirt tee pads, cable car takes players to High Camp
course at elevation 8,000 feet. Signature hole: No. 3 Island in
the Sky, a 1,057-foot par 5. Established 2010.
Sierra College, Truckee
18 baskets, rubber tee pads. Set pin placements. Par
58, hilly, tight, long, advanced. Signature hole No. 5.,
a downhill ace-run hole, similar to No 15 at Zephyr.
Established 2010.
Incline Village Disc Golf Course
18 baskets, rubber tee pads, length 4,500 to 5,000 feet. All
Par 3s. Short, at, and tight course in the woods. Twelve holes
300 feet or less. Established 2011.
The Sierra-Tahoe Series is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Asso-
ciation. They are held from April through the second weekend in October.
The courses used in the series this summer are Turtle Rock, Sierra College,
Truckee River, Tahoe Vista, Bijou and Zephyr Cove and two off the hill:
Reno and Dayton.
MECCA
Disc golf is such an easy game that all you really need is one disc and an appetite
to get outside and walk around in the woods to play a full 18 holes and have a
great time doing it.
But, as is the case with ball golf, having discs with varying strengths and distances
is key if you want to step up your game and play competitively (or, at the least,
if you want to grow up and keep a legitimate score each time on the course
instead of that, well, Ill just call that a 4 nonsense).
Heres a breakdown of the three main discs to keep in your bag:
DRIVER
Just like in ball golf, youll want to use your driver to tee o on long
holes and get set up for an easy approach shot, if not a makeable
birdie try. Drivers are the most sturdy of discs, having a sharp,
beveled edge that allows for maximum ight. Most brands oer
dierent types of drivers, such as long-distance versus fairway options,
each having varying degrees of airtime. Mastering the ability to ick a
driver with the correct spin is not easy, and takes a lot of practice. But once
you start getting it down, youll be winning half the battle on each hole
with a long and accurate tee shot.
MID-RANGE
ese discs are best used for that intermediate distance between a
drive and a putt think of a wedge in terms of ball golf. Mid-range
discs usually have slightly sharper edges, allowing them to cut
through the air better. Depending on how strong you are and how
good you are using a mid-range disc as a driver on shorter holes
is preferred, as it can be easy to overshoot a shorter hole with a driver.
If youre a newbie, playing and practicing dierent throws and spins on a
mid-range is likely your best bet to quickly learn the game and its many
angles.
PUTTER
Use a putter for short distances only they will not give you much
airtime, and are best used in tight situations where exceptional
control is key. Putting well is key to lowering your score and
graduating from good to great. e greatest drives and mid-range up-
and-down shots wont mean a thing if youre constantly three-putting
to nish a hole. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, a
pro might carry ve or more dierent putters, depending on the situation
and degree of di culty.
Kevin MacMillan / Tahoe Magazine
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R E C R E AT I ON GOL F COU R S E L I S T I NGS
T
he popularity surrounding the game
of golf is at a high level these days,
and there are fewer places in the
world where you can access such a diverse
set of courses than right here in Truckee and
Lake Tahoe.
From the picturesque views from the mostly
par-3 Incline Village Mountain Course, to the
breathtaking 17th green and its equally stun-
ning sister holes at Edgewood Tahoe Golf
Course on the South Shore to the rolling lush
green hills at the Jack Niklaus-designed Old
Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee, there
are 17 dierent public courses from which to
choose, all within an hour or so drive.
Prices vary, but discounts are aplenty on
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purchases and more at nearly every course.
Check out this list of what the Tahoe/Truck-
ee region has to oer, be sure to visit each
courses website for more information and
dont waste any time hitting the links this
summer.
NORTH SHORE/TRUCKEE
COYOTE MOON
10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
530-587-0886 www.coyotemoongolf.com
In a tranquil mountain setting above 6,300 feet,
Coyote Moon is a majestic masterpiece designed
by Brad Bell. e course is 250 secluded acres of
rolling hills framed by towering pines without
a home site or structure to spoil the view. e
course cascades over a beautiful Sierra ridgeline,
meandering among granite blus and around
crystal clear Trout Creek.
GRAEAGLE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
6934 Hwy 89, Graeagle, (Blairsden) CA
530-836-2323 www.playgraeagle.com
Challenging 18-hole championship golf course
along the scenic Feather River surrounded by the
spectacular beauty of the Sierra. Graeagle Mead-
ows Golf Course has a reputation for being one of
the best in Northern California.
INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN COURSE
690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
775-832-1150 www.golncline.com
With spectacular green sites and contours, the
Mountain Course demands more accuracy than
distance. Shot making skills are necessary to
navigate the terrain. A tribute to designer Robert
Trent Jones Jr., the mountainous 18-hole course
features challenging par 3s averaging over 150
yards and par 4s that challenge even the most
procient golfer.
INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
GOLF COURSE
955 Fairway Blvd. Incline Village, NV
775-832-1146 www.golncline.com
Located in a sprawling mountain setting, this par
72 golf course stretches more than 6,900 yards
from the blue tees, which carries a course rating
of 72.2 with a slope of 133.
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
129 Basque Dr. Truckee, CA
530-562-3290 www.northstarattahoe.com
Inspiring mountain and meadow views compli-
ment this Robert Muir Graves championship
course. Wide-open, links style play characterizes
the front side while shot-making is a premium
on the back with its narrow, treelined fairways,
creeks and small greens. e 6,897 yards play
tough with water on 15 holes and traps.
Old Greenwood golf course near Truckee was recently named
one of the Best Upscale Courses in America by Golf Digest.
Contributed photo: Tahoe Mountain Resorts
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Coyot e Moon Gol f Cour s e
Experience true
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to book your tee times
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OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE
7900 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, CA
530-546-9909 www.oldbrockway.com
is North Lake Tahoe golf course was built in
1924 by Harry Comstock. Old Brockway me-
anders through towering Jerey pines with
views of majestic mountains and Lake Tahoe.
e charm and character of the old Brockway
remains the same today, much as it did in the
1920s and 1930s. In 1934, Old Brockway was
the home of the rst Bing Crosby Golf Tourna-
ment.
OLD GREENWOOD
12915 Fairway Drive, O I-80 at Overland Trail,
Truckee, CA 530-550-7010 or 800-754-3070
www.oldgreenwood.com
With Old Greenwood tranquil, natural setting,
only one person was considered when it came
to designing the golf course at Old Greenwood:
Jack Nicklaus. Recently named one of the Best
Upscale Courses in America by Golf Digest, the
golf experience at Old Greenwood is sure to ri-
val that of other Nicklaus masterpieces.
PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE
10040 Reynolds Way, Truckee, CA
530-587-3501
www.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
North Tahoes best value is the nine-hole course
in Truckee. Located just one mile south of
downtown, this beautifully maintained course
is managed. By the Truckee Donner Recreation
& Park District. Fantastic views of the Pacic
Crest and the Carson Range along with a snack
bar, driving nets and chipping and putting
greens. Rental clubs and a full retail shop are
on site.
PLUMAS PINES GOLF RESORT
402 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle, CA
530-836-1420 www.plumaspinegolf.com
As you approach the Plumas Pines Golf Resort,
glimpses of green peek through the towering
pine trees, hinting at what is to come. A 1980
Homer Flint designed golf course, Plumas Pines
Golf Resort features 6,504 yards, par 72.
RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK
400 Squaw Creek Rd. Olympic Valley, CA
530-583-6300 or 800-327-3353
www.squawcreek.com
Nestled below the granite peaks of world fa-
mous Squaw Valley USA, this Robert Trent
Jones, Jr. design demands accurate play. e
par 71 championship links layout winds along
the valley oor through and around wetlands,
providing awesome vistas as well as a severe
test of target golf. Resort at Squaw Creek has
received Audubon status as a certied coopera-
tive sanctuary and one of Golf Magazines top
10 courses.
TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE
251 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-1516 www.tahoecitygolf.com
Enjoy a view of Lake Tahoe from every hole at
this nice course. Initially designed by May Webb
Dunn in 1917, making it the oldest course in the
Tahoe basin, the course is 5,261 yards.
TAHOE DONNER
11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
530-587-9443 www.tahoedonner.com
Tahoe Donner 18-hole Championship Golf
Course is located high in the Sierra. Cradled
among the towering pines, the course narrow
fairways and numerous creeks place a strict de-
mand on accuracy for a challenging and enjoy-
able round of golf. is semi-private course was
designed by Roy Williams and Bill Bell Jr. and
opened in 1975.
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by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State Agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.
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...from previous page
WHITEHAWK RANCH GOLF CLUB
768 Whitehawk Drive, Clio, CA
800-332-4295 www.golfwhitehawk.com
Another natural beauty, the course blends har-
moniously with its spectacular surroundings.
Streams meander through magnicent pines,
cedars and aspens to create ponds and wa-
terfalls. Immaculate fairways are framed with
native grasses, California poppies and blue lu-
pine. Named 18th Best Course in California by
Golf Digest and recently ranked the 11th Best
Public Golf Course in California by Golfweek
magazine.
SOUTH SHORE
EDGEWOOD TAHOE GOLF COURSE
100 Lake Parkway, Lake Tahoe, NV
775-588-2787 www.edgewoodtahoe.com
is George Fazio 18-hole design on the edge of
Lake Tahoe has become world renown for host-
ing the 1985 U.S. Senior Open and the Ameri-
can Century Championship since 1990. With a
variety of tee lengths, golfers of all abilities can
enjoy some of the most breathtaking views in
golf.
BIJOU MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-542-6097 www.recreationintahoe.com
is nine-hole family course with easy access
provides beginners and intermediate players
par-3 and par-4 holes that test many of the shots
in the bag. Aordable rates and no tee reserva-
tions allow for last-minute rounds.
LAKE TAHOE GOLF COURSE
2500 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-577-0788 www.laketahoegc.com
One of only two 18-hole championship courses
on the South Shore, this mountain meadow lay-
out provides spectacular views of nearby Mount
Tallac and a challenging array of shots. Players
can also spend ample time honing their games
at the courses expansive practice facilities.
TAHOE PARADISE GOLF COURSE
3021 U.S. Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-577-2121 www.tahoeparadisegc.com
is par-66, 4,034-yard executive course nestled
in the Sierra challenges the player to make ac-
curate shots. e scenic par-3 and par-4 holes
are made up of rolling, pine-lined fairways, en-
suring an enjoyable test of golf.
Coyote Moon golf course meanders around granite bluffs and Trout Creek.
The Championship Golf Course in Incline Village.
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Schaffers Mill is a golf, lake and ski community in North Lake Tahoe, providing the perfect backdrop for families to
create a lifetime of memories. All of the life-enhancing amenities can be found in this beautiful setting including:
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Homesites from the $200s. Mountain Lodges from the $900s. Estate Homes from $1.2 million.
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homesites and require separate club membership. The information provided in this advertisement is strictly for informational purposes and shall not be construed as an
offer in California or any other jurisdictions that prior registration or other advance qualification of real property is required. This is not an offer to sell property
to, or a solicitation of offers from any state that requires prior registration or qualification of real estate. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required
by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State Agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.
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60 Summer 2013
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Making Waves
Once a nOvelty just a few shOrt years
agO, paddlebOarding has explOded
OntO the tahOe recreatiOnal scene
by adam jensen
tahOe magazine
r e c r e at i on pa d d l e b oa r d i ng
there are few things more surreal than
a peaceful early-morning paddleboard
session on lake tahoe.
photo: taylor rambo / riviera paddlesurf
62 Summer 2013
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TAHOE magazine 63
A
surfboard strapped to the top of a wood-p
wagon is one of Californias great icons. At
Lake Tahoe, the image has taken on some
local favor.
Here, the surfboard has been replaced with a stand-
up paddleboard, and the Woodie stationwagon is
typically replaced with a Subaru, the unofcial ofcial
car of Tahoe/Truckee residents.
Paddleboarding has exploded in popularity at the lake
in recent years, and its for good reason, according to
the sports participants.
Part of the sports allure is its accessibility, said Phil Segal,
president of the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association,
who said the growth of the sport has been exponential
in recent years.
No. 1, its fun, Segal said. Its very easy.
Paddling in the standing position also provides a
paddleboarder with a perspective into the lakes depths
they wouldnt get sitting down in a kayak or canoe,
Segal said.
Te lakes deep, clear water makes a near perfect surface
and the surrounding 9,000-plus-foot peaks certainly
dont take away from the drama of the experience.
Lake Tahoe is a big body of water, and when its calm,
its magical out there, Segal said. I think thats the
allure.
Being able to hop in the lake at a moments notice isnt
so bad, either, said the avid paddleboarder.
Numerous businesses around the lake ofer paddleboard
rentals, and the popularity of the sport has led to a
variety of festivals and race events as well.
ONeill is sponsoring a three-race series this summer,
with events taking place May 25, July 13 and Sept. 15.
Quicksilvers Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival also returns
this year on Aug. 10-11 out of Kings Beach State Park in
Kings Beach. At the South Shore, Race the Lake of the
Sky, from June 29-30, is expected to attract about 700
competitors. Te event is based at Lakeview Commons
on El Dorado Beach.
Numerous smaller events take place at the lake and at
neighboring Donner Lake in Truckee as well. Wednesday
night races at the South Shore have attracted a dedicated
following from a wide range of residents and visitors.
Te family friendliness of the activity is one of major
pluses for Chris Brackett, the owner of South Tahoe
Standup Paddle and the organizer of many of the South
Shore events.
Te whole thing about it is its a great time, Brackett
said. s
Adam Jensen is editor of Lake Tahoe Action, covering
recreation and entertainment across Truckee and Lake
tahoe. He can be reached at ajensen@tahoedailytribune.
com.
emerald bay
Limited parking, accessible by a 1-mile, steep, sandy
hike from the parking lot on Highway 89 or by an
approximately 4-mile trail from D.L. Bliss State Park.
Picnic tables, Vikingsholm Castle, views of the only
island in Lake Tahoe.
meeks bay
On Highway 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City, adjacent
to Meeks Bay Campground. Beach, boat launch, day
use fee, restrooms, picnic facilities.
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areas, picnic tables.
Where to Paddle?
a trio of kids takes an unorthodox approach to paddleboarding near lake
tahoes south shore. photo: adam jensen/tahoe magazine
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Paddle with long uid strokes.
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 69 5/10/2013 12:25:22 PM
r e c r e at i on b oaT i ng
Everything you need to know before
you take to Tahoes blue waters
by matthew renda
tahOe magazine
70 Summer 2013
Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 70 5/10/2013 12:25:25 PM
TAHOE magazine 71
P
ut away the anchor, unfurl the spinnaker and someone man the
helm boating season on Lake Tahoe is here.
Tose with a penchant for nautical adventures of all varieties can
satiate their water lust on Lake Tahoe. Te famed water body, known
widely as the Jewel of the Sierra, can accommodate motorboaters with
a need for speed, leisurely sailors out for a relaxing jaunt on the waters or
those who prefer to man their own kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
However, Lake Tahoe ofcials are committed to protecting the lake from
the threat of overuse, pollution, environmental degradation and aquatic
invasive species and have implemented a rigorous boat inspection
program. Boaters are asked to exercise a little patience and cooperation
with inspectors who are trying to keep potentially destructive forces out
of the lakes unique but fragile ecosystem.
Aquatic Invasive Species
Te Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, a bistate environmental regulatory
and planning agency created in 1969 by Congress, is one of the main
agencies responsible for protecting Tahoes environment.
Fears about the potential invasion of zebra and quagga mussels are
increasing in the American West, after the environmentally detrimental
species established a stronghold in Lake Mead in Southern Nevada in
2008 and procreated at an alarming rate.
Te mussels have become a large problem in the Great Lakes area,
attaching to intake and out take pipes, costing lakeside industries
millions of dollars annually, while wreaking havoc on native species in
the ecosystem.
Ted Tayer, Wildlife Program Manager for TRPA, has said that while the
invasive mussels are a prominent reason for the agencys inspection
policies, other species are causing concern.
New Zealand mud snails and plants such as hydrilla are on our radar
screen, Tayer said. Te threat is imminent.
None of these species has had the catastrophic impact zebra and quagga
mussels have wrought on waterways in the Great Lakes regions, but they
could set the stage for dramatic environmental consequences in the
future.
In order to fund the ongoing inspections of boats, the TRPA has established
a fee for boaters based on the size of the vessel, the horsepower of the
engine and whether the boat is used exclusively in Lake Tahoe.
And earlier this year, other agencies decided that various waterbodies in
the region including Donner Lake in Truckee and Lahontan Reservoir
east of Carson City would also charge fees, furthering the belief that
unless major measures are enacted, the region is in serious jeopardy of
invasive invasion.
For a full listing of boat inspection locations and fees specifc to Lake
Tahoe, visit trpa.org or tahoeboatinspections.com.
Evasion Illegal
Aquatic invasive species are usually transported from one body of water to
another via watercraft. So, it is important for boaters to provide inspectors
with factual information regarding which water bodies into which their
boat had previously launched.
Tree summers ago, a then-29-year-old Los Angeles resident was fned
$5,000 for evading an inspector-mandated decontamination at Lake
Tahoe by providing false information regarding the last lake his boat had
navigated. Two summers ago, ofcials at one of the basins inspection
stations prevented a vessel with 37 quagga mussels on it from entering
the lake.
A typical day on the lake can include motor boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, buoys and other obstacles.
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Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 71 5/10/2013 12:26:39 PM
72 Summer 2013
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And just this past summer, in what could be called a banner year,
inspectors with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District intercepted
at least six boats with aquatic invasive species attached from entering
Tahoe, including fve boats carrying invasive quagga or zebra mussels
(one with more than 50) and one boat potentially transporting New
Zealand mudsnails.
Boaters receive an inspection seal upon a successful completion of
a lakeside inspection, which take place at main entry points into the
basin. Tose who tamper with such seals will also be subject to fnes and
penalties.
Safety First
Despite generally safe conditions aforded by Lake Tahoe, boaters need to
be prepared for dangerous situations. When out in the water, individuals
should ensure their vessel is equipped with the safety equipment required
by federal law.
Such items include lifejackets, fre extinguishers, a whistle, a bell or
horn, a visual distress signal or fare, a ventilation duct allowing for
proper ventilation of inboard
gasoline engines and a
backfre fame arrestor for
inboard engines.
Lake Tahoe has many
underwater hazards, such
as boulders or piles of rocks,
which may emerge as lake
levels drop. Most of the
obstructions are marked by
the U.S. Coast Guard with
white buoys, which should
be kept between the boat
and the shore.
Wind can be a deceptive
problem for sailors on the
waters of Lake Tahoe. Abrupt
gusts of high intensity are
suf cient to capsize small
watercraft. Mornings, in particular, can produce deceptively calm
conditions. In the event of sudden wind gusts, head for protective harbors
until conditions improve. Also, consult detailed weather forecasts before
heading out.
Alcohol is a signifcant cause of many boating-related accidents, injuries
and fatalities.
Drinking while operating a boat presents the same dangers that drinking
while driving a car does, said Levi Read, spokesman for the U.S. Coast
Guard. Its important to identify a designated driver to avoid breaking
the law.
Operating a boat under the infuence of alcohol or drugs is a federal
ofense punishable by a fne of up to $5,000 and one year in prison.
Lake Tahoe is an alpine lake, which means its water temperature is cool
year-round, making it conducive to hypothermia for those exposed to
sudden immersion, rendering self-rescue in such cases dif cult if not
impossible. Tahoes temperature necessitates wearing a lifejacket when
out on the water.
Matthew Renda is a former reporter for the Sierra Sun and North
Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. He
is currently a news reporter for Te Union newspaper in Grass Valley,
about an hour west of Truckee in the Sierra foothills. He can be reached at
mrenda@theunion.com.
Boating ...from previous page
Accidents can happen to anybody. life jackets are required when on a boat, especially for younger children.
Other safety items recommended
for prudent boaters include:
Handheld ares
VHF marine radio
Cellular phone
Anchor and line
First Aid kit
Flashlight
Fenders
Tool kit
Extra clothing
Waterproof jacket
Sunscreen (SPF 35, minimum)
Sunglasses
Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 72 5/10/2013 12:26:41 PM
TAHOE magazine 73
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2435 Venice
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530-544-8888
900 Ski Run Blvd.
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530-544-0200
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74 Summer 2013
r e c r e at i on Ma r i na S , B oat r e nta l S & Mor e
F
olks looking to experience a peaceful
view from Lake Tahoe can do so in a
variety of ways, whether by boat, kayak
or paddleboard or even from the sky. Check
out below what the Truckee/Tahoe region has
to ofer in the form of rentals and purchases so
you can ensure you get a terrifc view from big
Blue.
Marinas, Boat Rentals, Charters
and Water Sports Equipment
Bleu Wave Charter
325 Highway 50 Round Hill, NV
Round Hill Pines Beach & Marina
866-413-0985 775-588-WAVE (9283)
info@tahoebleuwave.com
Camp Richardson Resort & Marina
1900 Jameson Beach Road Highway 89, 2.5
miles north of South Lake Tahoe, CA
800-544-1801 530-541-1801
www.camprichardson.com
Cave Rock State Park
Highway 50, north of Zephyr Cove, NV
775-831-0494 or 775-588-7975
Boat ramp and launch facility only
Echo Lake Chalet
9900 Echo Lakes Road, Echo Lake, CA
530-659-7207
Fallen Leaf Lake Marina
400 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2628
www.fallenleafhouse.com
Kayak Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2011
KayakTahoe.com
Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-545-1223
www.tahoeboatrides.com
Lake Tahoe Yacht Charters
260 Beach Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-0248
Lakeside Marina
4041 Lakeshore Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-6626
M.S. Dixie II Paddlewheeler
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
800-23-TAHOE 530-543-6191 775-589-4906
Round Hill Pines Beach & Marina -
H2O Sports
Highway 50 at Round Hill, Zephyr Cove, NV
775-588-4155 775-588-3055
info@roundhillpines.com
Sand Harbor
Highway 28, two miles south of Incline
Village, NV
775-831-0494
Launching of all trailer able boats, restrooms,
picnic areas, beach.
Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run Blvd. Ste. 101 South Lake Tahoe,
CA, in Ski Run Marina
530-544-0200
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-9500
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Area Boat
Ramp and Parking
Lakeview Avenue, of US Highway 50,
Stateline, NV
530-542-6055
Tahoe Keys Marina
Of US Highway 50, 2435 Venice Drive, South
Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-8888
Tahoe Queen - Lake Tahoe Cruises
900 Ski Run Blvd. Zephyr Cove, NV
800-987-9852 530-543-6191
Tahoe Tunder
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-541-7245
Te Tahoe Star
800-786-8208
Timber Cove Marina
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-2942
Woodwind Cruises
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
888-867-6394
Zephyr Cove Marina
760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
775-589-4907
Coon Street Boat Launch
Coon St. and Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
530-546-4212
Launch, pier, parking/launch fee, bathrooms,
sandy beach, park, playground, water sports
rentals nearby.
Homewood Marina
5190 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-7962
Full service marina with boat sales and service,
storage, buoys, launching, fuel, supplies, and
rentals. Mini mart.
Lake Forest Boat Ramp
2500 Lake Forest Rd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-5544
Launch all trailer able boats, parking for ve-
hicle with trailer only.
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Rd., Meeks Bay, CA
530-525-6946
www.meeksbayresort.com
Slips, launch, snack bar, camping and lodging
available, rentals, water sports.
National Avenue Beach
Highway 28 at National Ave., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-546-4212
Launching of all trailer able boats, picnic area,
kayaks and paddleboards available.
North Tahoe Marina
7360 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-546-4889
www.northtahoemarina.com
Fuel, moorings, slip, storage, fshing charters,
rescue vessel, no launching.
Get out on
the water
Tahoe Smr working_184pgs.indd 74 5/10/2013 12:26:46 PM
TAHOE magazine 75
We've own ages 2-92
In operation since 1987
Excellent safety record
ISCG licensed captains
No prior experience needed
Our friendly, professional staff is available
to provide a safe outing ensuring a memorable experience
For reservations,please call
(530) 583-SAIL
Parasailtahoe.com.
Obexers Boat Co.
5355 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-7962
www.obexersboat.com
Fuel, moorings, slips, storage, launch, lift.
Sierra Boat Co.
5146 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA
530-546-2551
www.sierraboat.com
Full service marina. Fuel, moorings, slip, stor-
age, lift, repairs, sales, restoration, boat launch.
Ski Beach Boat Launch
967 Lakeshore Blvd.
Incline Village, NV 775-832-1310
www.inclinerecreation.com
Daily watercraft launch passes for boats, jet skis,
kayaks and canoes are available to residents
with a valid recreation photo ID.
Sunnyside Marina
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7201
www.sunnysidemarina.org
Tahoe City Marina
700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-1039
www.tahoecitymarina.com
Paddleboards/Kayaks
Adrift Tahoe
8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA
888-676-7702
www.adrifttahoe.com
South Tahoe Standup Paddle
3115 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-416-4829
www.SouthTahoeStandupPaddle.com
Tahoe Adventure Company
7010 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA
530-913-9212
www.TahoeAdventureCompany.com
Tahoe City Kayak
521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA and
Sand Harbor, NV
530-581-4336
www.tahoecitykayak.com
West Shore Sports
5393 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA
530-525-9920
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Ehrman Mansion Boat House
7360 West Lake Blvd., Tahoma, CA
www.westshoresports.com
Willards Sport Shop
170 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-3356
www.willardsportshop.com
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Charters/Cruises
Action Watersports at Meeks Bay Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Rd., Meeks Bay, CA
530-525-5588
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Cope & McPhetres Marine
Tahoe City Marina, 700 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-2066
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High Sierra Water Ski School
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7417
www.highsierrawaterskiing.com
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina
7941 Emerald Bay Road, Meeks Bay, CA
877-326-3357 or 530-525-6946
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North Tahoe Cruises/Tahoe Gal
Lighthouse Shopping Center, 952 North Lake
Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
800-218-2464
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Breakfast, scenic shoreline, cocktail and din-
ner/dance cruises. Private charters up to 150.
Weddings. Reservations suggested.
Tahoe Sailing Charters
700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
530-583-6200
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Daily sailing and sunset cruises. Emerald Bay
Sunday brunch cruises departing from Tahoe
City Marina from May-October. Private char-
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Helicopter tours
HeliTahoe
1901 Airport Rd Ste 106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-208-5247
claudio.helitahoe@gmail.com
Lake Tahoe Tours
888-838-8923
Sierra Air Helicopters
Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA
530-823-7400
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Parasailing
Action Watersports
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Timber Cove Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-5387
Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run Blvd. Suite 101, Ski Run Marina,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-544-0200
H20 Sports
350 Hwy. 50, Round Hill Pines Beach,
Round Hill, NV
775-588-4155
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Zephyr Cove Marina
Zephyr Cove, NV
775-589-4908
North Tahoe Water Sports
Tahoe City Marina, 950 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
530-583-7245
Kings Beach Aqua Sports
Kings Beach State Beach, Kings Beach, CA
530-546-2782
North Shore Parasail
Operating from Steamers Pizza,
Kings Beach, CA
530-546-7698
Gliding
SoaringNV
1140 B Airport Rd. Minden, NV
775-782-9595
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Hang Gliding Tahoe
775-772-8232
paul@HangGlidingTahoe.com
Soar Truckee
Truckee, CA
530-587-6702 or 866-762-7875
info@soartruckee.com
Termal Sky Sports
775-391-5133
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Lake Tahoe Paragliding - Tandem Flights
530-318-1859
Laketahoeparagliding.com
mitch@laketahoeparagliding.com
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Lake Tahoe Balloons
Operates year round with lake fights from May
through September, and Carson Valley fights
operating approximately October through
April. Reservations are necessary and accepted
up to one day in advance, based on availability.
All fights are weather-permitting.
Call 800-872-9294 or 530-544-1221.
River Rafting
Interested in foating the river this summer?
Give these companies a call for more informa-
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Truckee River Raft. Company
530-583-1111
175 River Road/Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Self guided, fve-mile foat down the Truckee
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heryl Strayed, author of Wild, turned her solo hike
on the Pacifc Crest Trail into the story of her journey
to cope with grief, fguring out her identity and how
to move forward in life.
Te book has received much acclaim, from landing on the
New York Times best-seller list to inclusion in Oprahs book
club. Strayed weighs in on how her life has changed since
writing her book and lessons she learned while hiking the
PCT.
How has the success of Wild changed your life?
Its funny, the main way its changed is just that I am so un-
believably busy. I was busy, but now Im especially busy.
Ive been traveling nonstop. I also go home, but Im trying
to juggle the interviews and publicity and also trying to be
a mom. Its been a really, really busy year. Its also changed
in that Ive had this experience of so many more people
knowing who I am. As a writer, I felt like I had a core audi-
ence who read Torch and my essays, so it wasnt like I
just came out of nowhere, but certainly with the success
of Wild my book has reached a whole broader audience.
Ive been in airports and people ask if Im Cheryl Strayed.
I use my credit card and people recognize the name. Tis
kind of basic way my life is, its very much the same in that
Im struggling with what were going to have for dinner to-
night and the logistics of my husband running our house
and family.
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When did you really feel like you had made it?
All along the way, this completely
exceeded my expectations. In the
frst week Wild was out, it was No.
7 on Te New York Times best-sell-
er list. It could have been nothing
more than that, and I would have
just been thrilled. What happened
was that things were just getting
better. Readers were touched by
it, thats the thing that meant the
most to me. Its just surreal, Im still
trying to absorb this. Im drinking a
lot of champagne this year.
i heard Wild will be made
into a movie.
Reese (Witherspoon) was the frst
person we sent it to, the only per-
son we sent it to, and she read it
lightning fast. On Monday morn-
ing, I got a call saying she loved
it and wanted to option it. Ten I
was talking to her about the story,
what she saw in it, why she want-
ed to make a movie and wanted
to star in it. Before it came out, all
of these good things were hap-
pening magazine editors and
book sellers and book reviewers
got previews. Before it comes out,
you dont know whats going to happen, you really have no control. I put
my faith in writing the best book I could write and come what may. You
cant wish it into that realm. It was exciting to talk to Reese and hear how
heartfelt she was in why she wanted to option the book for flm. It wasnt
like she thought it would be a big hit in theaters, she was just so moved
by the story. I think thats what happened with Wild. It resonates with
people.
How much was writing
the book part of your
healing process?
One of the great things about writ-
ing is it forces you to remember,
examine, challenge and to articu-
late. Tats what happens in ther-
apy you talk through issues, you
talk about, examine, try diferent
perspectives in a sense youre
defning what that experience
meant to you. Teres something
in regular life where you have an
experience and move on, you glaze
over it. Writing demands that you
bring it back to life. In recreating
what happened for you, the reader
from the way the sun felt to what
was I feeling in that moment? What was the thing that was driving me for-
ward? I do think writing can be therapeutic. Im an artist. My frst goal
is to make a worthy piece of literature. Writing is
very therapeutic. You gain a deeper understanding
of yourself and others.
What do you wish you had known before
you started out on the trail?
What you didnt know then in so many ways is
what taught you everything. I wasnt as mindful
of weight as I should have been. I didnt realize
that. I would go back and tell that poor woman
to lighten her pack. I needed to learn it the hard
way, maybe. Monster would have never gotten
that nickname. It is one of those hard things. Do
I wish I had brought less stuf and had a lighter
pack? Yes. But maybe my life wasnt about being
easy at that moment. Maybe what I learned was
that it was valuable to sufer for my own mistakes
and have to respond and change and struggle.
What made you put your struggle
out there?
Diferent writers have diferent struggles and ex-
pressing what they wanted to say. Always, the seed
comes from a personal place. Even in fctional sto-
ries. If you read a story of mine and thought it had
nothing to do with my life, it connects back to some-
thing deep within me. Ive always been like that. Ive
always been very much wanting to tell the truth of
what it means to be human, to write about intima-
cies and deepest thoughts and sorrows. It came naturally to write about my
grief. Its how Ive always been. Its my thing. Its what I do. I do love that in
other writing, too. Te writers I admire dare to go to the dark places.
you talk about escapism, of how you dreamed of hiking the
Pacic Crest Trail. As someone who felt like you were in this
place where you needed to tackle a journey and get away
to nd yourself, do you ever recognize the symptoms of this
inner struggle in people you pass in everyday life?
I think we all, at diferent times in life, could really beneft from a journey.
By journey, I mean stepping out of ordinary life and doing something
thats new and challenging, to really allow you to face yourself in a true
and honest way. So often, so many of these problems, or at least some of
these problems, can be solved honestly by just getting away a little bit.
Getting away allows you to gain perspective and fgure out what matters
to you.
What writers inspire you?
I like Alice Munro, a fction writer, because she gets right in there. Her
characters so real, breathtakingly. She is able to articulate what it feels
like to be a person in a way I fnd truly astounding. In nonfction, litera-
ture, I like Mary Carr. Tose writers share that thing where theyre really
telling the truth about what it means to be human.
gETTIng AWAy
AlloWS yoU To
gAIn PErSPECTIvE
AnD FIgUrE oUT
WhAT MATTErS
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When you spoke in January at Squaw, you said you realized
your mother was always with you. What do you think she
would say about your journey?
I think my mom would be really proud of me and really supportive of
all of those things. I think its hard to imagine the trajectory of my life
if mom had lived. I was becoming a writer well in a way, knew I was
going to be a writer when she got sick and died. A huge piece of all of
them is grief. I was already a writer before I had the grief. What would I
have written about before she died? I dont know. All of this sort of com-
bination of events that led to taking trip. Would I have hiked the trail if
mom was alive? Mom was always wanted me and my siblings to pursue
our dreams. Pursue true passions. She was not the kind of mom to push
us in the direction of her own desires. She would have be proud of me
hiking the trail and becoming a writer.
What is the most important thing you took away from
making the journey?
I think its so hard to separate one thing from the other. e mentality of
experience is what was ultimately so powerful. Being in this wild world
is a great equalizer when it comes to reminding one that we humans, we
arent the only thing, theres a whole wild world full of wonderful things
and we are just one of them. When youre alone in the wilderness, you feel
that in a palpable way. Being alone was key because it was really about me
relying on myself, being resilient. I had to bear all the weight on my own
shoulders, literally and guratively. ere was such a generosity of spirit
on the trail. ere are a lot of self-destructing people who are not really
being positive in their lives. On the trail, everyone was doing something in
creative and constructive ways.
Do you plan to hike the section of the trail near Tahoe that
you couldnt conquer because of the snow?
Yes, of course I do. Its on my list of things to do. Its on my fun list of
things to do. Not my boring list of things to do. Because the last nine
years of my life have been constricted, in terms of outdoor activities.
Now that my kids are starting to be a little older, outdoor recreation is
opening up for us. I would do it with my family.
Youve been interviewed a lot because of this book. Is there
anything you wish someone would ask you?
I think that one of the things that Im always chagrined about when some-
one is doing a story about me is that they dont understand or quite absorb
that this is something Ive been doing a long time. It comes from me being
a serious writer for more than 20 years. At 18 or 19 I was like, This is my
thing. I pursued it relentlessly. They attribute my success to Reese (Wither-
spoon) or Oprah. Im terribly grateful to Oprah, she gave it a huge boost and
I dont mean to underestimate it, but this was born of a lot of labor. You cant
write a best-seller, you can only write the best book you can write and then
come what may. This is kind of a lightning-striking moment in career. I was
keeping faith with writing before that and thats what Im going to continue
to do. Its not like its going to be easy to write next book its going to be
hard, maybe even harder. Its about me being alone with myself, in a room,
trying to make a story. Thats the thing that will never change about me or
my writing.
Trisha Leonard is the managing editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in
South Lake Tahoe. She can be reached at tleonard@tahoedailytribune.com.
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Tis book outlines the Northern California Pacifc Crest Trail from
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WiLd By Cheryl Strayed
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as she works her way through her physical and emotional trek and
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Examples: Make a cheap, lightweight daypack
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learn about positioning pack weight against
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Each tip is broken down under straightforward
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sampled the wares. And I could aford to. At Best Pies you can do a
slice (very generous) and add a small Caesar for less than ten dollars.
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there is ample outside seating on the restaurants street-side patio. Te
service is fast and friendly, but it is the Pad Ma Kur (or No. 5, fried
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530-582-9755 drunkenmonkeysushi.com
Te lunch menu here for $10 or less is not extensive, but any time
you can sample the cuisine of world-renowned and celebrated chef
Sam Okomoto and still have money left for parking (dont worry, its
free), you should do it. I would absolutely go with the bento-style
lunch which consists of a choice (two) of shrimp tempura, calamari
tempura, fresh fsh or chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu or vegetable
tempura. All Bentos are $9.95 and come with miso soup, a small salad
and rice. For the kids, there are noodle bowls for $5.95 and there are
many handmade sushi rolls for under $10. You will probably end up
busting out the credit card and making reservations for dinner. Just
a charming place.
On THE ROCkS BAR AnD gRILL
212 Elks Point Road, Ste. 330, Zephyr Cove
775-586-1128
At this newly opened bar/bistro you do not have to lower your culinary
standards to stay within budget. Te most expensive thing on the
menu is a beautiful Cobb Salad for (you got it) $10. Te Peruvian
Ceviche white fsh cooked in citrus cilantro juice with red onions
is served on a bed of fresh avocado wedges and surrounded by
homemade tortilla chips, and is a must-do at $9. Te menu is very up-
graded bar food with a healthy air. Te Bufalo Chicken Salad ($10)
is made with grilled chicken as opposed to fried, with the avorful
addition of bell peppers and shredded carrots. Te dcor is kid friendly
with a full-sized pool table dominating part of the room and in the
summer (now!) there is outdoor seating. I was glad I stopped in.
FLIgHT DECk RESTAURAnT AnD BAR
1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe
530-542-332
Te last time I was at this restaurant I saw a helicopter chasing a
coyote down the runway. No kidding. You cant expect that Tahoe
scenario every day, but what you can expect is a stunning view of the
Sierra Nevada and a homemade menu of selections with names like
Te Mile High Club, Whirly Bird Fish Sandwich and Concorde Fish
and Chips. All are served with fries, onion rings or salad. I went with
the Turbine, a French dip with Ortega chiles and onions for $9.95.
Te roast beef, turkey and ribs are cooked up right on the premises,
as is the south-of-the-border fare. Says owner Tomas Miller, You
can get pretty much anything you want here.
DRAgOn BUFFET
2397 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
530-541-3888 skydragonbufet.com
Usually an all-you-can-eat Chinese bufet does not paint a very pretty
picture, but this restaurant proves the exception. Te Szechuan- and
Hunan-style delicacies ofered up, in unlimited quantities, for $8.99
are a thing of beauty. Gorgeous, bright vegetables, plump shrimp,
steaming dumplings it just went on an on and kept getting better
and better. It was amazing. If something seemed to be running just a
little bit low or sitting a little too long, more was rushed right up front
from the kitchen. No soggy beef broccoli here. For those who fnd
the bufet a little overwhelming, there are several lunch specials for
$5.25. Either way, this is a restaurant you hit after the links or lake on
your way to a nap.
The new Bento lunches at Drunken Monkey in Truckee, at $9.99, are a great way to enjoy a master at work.
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ten for 10 ...from previous page ROOkIES SPORTS BAR AnD gRILL
930 Tahoe Blvd. No. 1000, Incline Village
775-831-9008 rookieslaketahoe.com
Tis classic sports bar has a plethora (I know, not a very appetizing
word) of menu items for under $10, but it is the daily $7.50 lunch
specials that keep em coming back. On Monday, Rookies ofers
a homemade Mexican plate; on Tuesday, half-priced burgers;
Wednesdays is fried chicken and well, you get the idea. I was in
Rookies on a Tursday and had an eight-ounce rib-eye steak with
homemade mashed potatoes, a Caesar salad and garlic bread. I love
Tursdays. Daily, you cant beat the calzone or meatball sub for $6.99.
Very friendly atmosphere with a nice bar set up where you can watch
the grill masters at work.
TAHOE HOUSE BAkERy
AnD gOURMET STORE
625 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-583-1377 tahoehouse.com
For more than three decades, Tahoe House has been taking baked
goods and deli items to a whole new level. Plenty of items to choose
from for less than ten dollars, but the trick will be not flling your basket
up with the gourmet items available at the retail store. Te sandwiches
are all $6.99 and include creations such as the homemade meatloaf
with red bell pepper, aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion and the grilled
vegetable with pesto, aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion, just to name a
couple. All sandwiches are served on your choice of the fabulous Tahoe
House bread (their motto: We loaf, while you sleep) and available in
halves ($4.99) or as a soup or salad combo ($6.99). Nice sunny tables
available in the front and just a very cheerful eatery which has become
a Tahoe landmark for a reason.
THE RED HUT CAF
227 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline
775-588-7488 redhutcafe.com
In the course of writing this article on lunch in Truckee-Tahoe for $10 or
less, I spoke to many longtime savvy locals and, across the board, Te
Red Hut was included on the list. Serving up comfort food without
the sticker shock factor since 1959, its popular Pancake Sandwich (two
hotcakes with one egg and two pieces of bacon or sausage) Strawberry
Wa es, in fact all breakfast items, are served all day long right along
with 1/3-pound burgers. Te interior is so cabin-cozy I felt I should
probably stay for both breakfast and lunch. At about $8 per selection, I
decided to do so and went for the Tuna Melt a dying art. Red Hut was
defnitely to die for. s
The Red Hut Cafes in South Lake Tahoe serve delicious and affordable breakfasts all day long.
Photo: Simone grandmain
The daily specials at Rookies Sports Bar and grill include Thursdays eight-ounce rib-eye with Caesar salad,
homemade mashed potatoes and garlic bread for $7.50. Photo: Simone grandmain
The Boathouse on the Pier is located at the Timber Cove Marina, right behind
the Beach Retreat & Lodge, atop the 1,000 foot Pier. Serving lunch, cocktails and
dinner, the Boathouse has the best views in town. Check out Taco Tuesdays, daily
Happy Hour, Sunset Sippers, live music with Wine Not Wednesdays, and Sunday
Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles. Outdoor patio and pier dining
available in season. Catered events and receptions available.
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Hours: 11 am 10 pm I 530.600.1846 I tahoebeachretreat.com
Stunning lake and sunset views. Splendid food and cocktails.
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COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR
10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee
530-587-5711 cottonwoodrestaurant.com
Overlooking Truckee from one of the nations oldest ski lodges,
Cottonwood has been wowing crowds since New Years Eve 1988. Its
expansive outdoor seating area overlooks a charming downtown stretch
of Commercial Row and is home to great happy hour specials, the best
Caesar salad in the world and live music. e dcor is rustic, and the
atmosphere here is casual-meets-Zagat-rated-dining. Chef David Smith
is famous for his creative menu including Pine Nut Crusted Asian Basa
and Butternut Squash Enchiladas. Voted Best Fine Dining, View, Chef
and Bar in the 2012 Best Of North Tahoe & Truckee contest.
RIVER RANCH LODGE AND RESTAURANT
Hwy. 89 and Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City
530-583-4264 riverranchlodge.com
Location, location, location. is wrap-around deck has an action-packed
view coming and going. Overlooking the summer surge of the Truckee
River, River Ranch serves as the exit point for rafters and tubers and, for
the brave of heart, an entrance point to the heavier rapids that follow. A
starting point for diners usually includes the River Ranch Bar, followed by
an excursion into Chef Julia Walters selections of California Continental
Cuisine, all created with local fresh and seasonal ingredients. A diverse
live music line-up completes the picture.
LONE EAGLE GRILLE ON THE LAKE
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village
775-886-6899 loneeaglegrill.com
Perfecting on perfection, Lone Eagle Grille recently completed a $1.3
million renovation that includes an open-concept kitchen (now there
are two views) a wine wall with more than 600 bottles (make that three
views) and an all-new menu. e sandy shores of Lake Tahoe reaching
right up to the doors and the deep blue waters just beyond remain the
same. Its hard to decide if you should be wearing a bathing suit or a tux
at this place. Both would be welcome, and that is a huge part of its charm.
Stunning lounge interior. Great tapas menu. Classy Hour for half-priced
wines.
Truckee-Tahoe is known for its breathtaking
landscape. Here are our editors and readers
top picks of restaurants that have outdoor
dining decks with stunning views to
complement their menus.
The spectacular view from the deck at Sunnyside Resort on Lake Tahoes West Shore. Photo: Kiwi Kamera
SUNNYSIDE RESORT
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-593-7200 sunnysidetahoe.com
Sunnysides deck, the largest on Lake Tahoe, opens at the end of May, and
Tahoes summer has o cially begun. e resort has a long history, dating
back to the day when it was built as a summer home in 1906, and the
memories by all who visit (and they never do it just once if they can help
it) just keep growing. Great food, entertainment, cocktails and a relaxed,
yet lively atmosphere all served up in this postcard-like setting make for
the stu Tahoe old and new is made of. Get there early in the day, play and
then stay for dinner. Everyone does.
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gAR WOODS gRILL AnD PIER On THE LAkE
5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay
530-546-3366 garwoods.com
It seems appropriate that Gar Woods is named after the boat designer
responsible for bringing us the ultimate pleasure craft in the 1920s. Te
view here from the pier to the shore to the deep blue of Carnelian Bay
beyond is all about pleasure. Add the signature Wet Woody cocktail
a slushy fruit and rum-based drink with more than 2 million sold to date
and your afternoon is just about perfect. Dont forget to order the crab
chile relleno or ahi poke appetizer, then the grilled swordfsh for dinner.
Tere. Now it is perfect. Check Gar Woods website for entertainment
schedule and summer specials.
THE FRESH kETCH RESTAURAnT
2435 Venice Dr. E, South Lake Tahoe
530-541-5683 thefreshketch.com
Whether one if by land or two if by sea, the views ofered here of the Tahoe
Keys Marina and Lake Tahoe cannot be beat. Guests are invited to dock in
front at the Fresh Ketch-owned slips, or enter by foot or vehicle to enjoy
open-air dining at the Seafood Bar and Lounge. Favorites from the full bar
or main galley menu include oysters on the half shell, lobster cake sliders,
blackened ahi and the house cioppino, a tomato-based seafood stew
packed with lobster claws, scallops, clams, mussels and mahi-mahi. Not
to mention a great entertainment line-up of Tahoes fnest musicians.
RIVA gRILL On THE LAkE
900 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
530-542-2600 rivagrill.com
Like its namesake, the Riva runaround one of the most beautiful
boats in the world everyone who is anyone wants to enjoy this Lake
Tahoe treasure. Fortunately, you do not have to come up with $200,000
(the price of a Riva) to be a part of this scene, enjoy the action or savor
the view. Grab a nice sunset seat, order the grilled ahi, medium rare
with a mandarin jicama slaw, chipotle emulsion, mashed potatoes
and pomegranate syrup or the rum peppercorn rib-eye steak, scan the
arriving boaters for famous faces, and know you have arrived. s
The lakefront view at Riva grill on the South Shore is unmatched at Tahoe. Contributed photo: Riva grill
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reak in case of emergency the argument can be made that
drinking locally is environmentally conscious.
Hopefully, an argument doesnt need to be made to drink basin
beers, but theres the ammo just in case.
There are four breweries spread around Lake Tahoe. Supporting them
is not only a delicious endeavor, but is also more environmentally
conscious than drinking commercial beers and supporting the local
economy.
The basins big breweries are Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. and Fifty
Fifty Brewing Co. representing the North, and The Brewery at Lake
Tahoe and Stateline Brewery representing the South.
We live here, brew here, play here, and love our area, said the owner
of Tahoe Mountian Brewing Co., Aaron Bigelow. It costs more to brew
here, its harder to do so, takes more effort. Rents are higher, etc., but we
do it because this area and its people deserve a true local beer.
Resort town brewing does have its challenges. Basin breweries
deal with the seasonal ebb and flow of operating in a resort
town, which also makes it difficult to gain a steady following.
Rent is higher. Tahoe breweries usually pay twice what breweries down
the hill pay, and cant price their beers equivalently if they want to stay
in the same competitive market realm.
Tahoe brewers also have to spend more money on ingredients to
compensate for brewing at higher elevation. For example, less hops
utilization means buying more hops.
What makes it all worthwhile, then? Brewing in Tahoe with Tahoe
water, Tahoe clean air, and the Tahoe vibe is reward enough, Bigelow
said. Our water is glacial lake water, our air is pure, our winters are mild
and snowy and our summers are not too hot. We really have a great place
for the production of artisan beer.
Buying basin brews not only supports the local economy, but its also an
eco-friendly drinking decision.
We only use a fraction of the diesel fuel that other out-of-town breweries
have to use to get their beer up here, Bigelow said.
But, in all honestly, the biggest reason to check out these local watering
holes is because theyre brewing up some delicious beers. Be sure to
check all four of these great local businesses during your stay in Tahoe.
BY BECKY REGAN
TAHOE MAGAZINE
Photo: Thinkstock
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT FOUR LOCAL BREWERIES
SERVING UP SOME OF LAKE TAHOES FINEST LIBATIONS
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Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. is a locally
owned and operated all-grain, all-natural
brewery with a restaurant in Tahoe City.
Bigelow opened the brewery about a year
ago, and runs his operation with an eco-
friendly mindset.
Drink local, think global. That is our motto,
Bigelow said. When someone living in this
area drinks our beer, they know that the
carbon footprint to get our beverage to their
local watering hole or to our brewpub in
Tahoe City was nil.
The brewmaster, Clay Brackley, started as
a home brewer and for the past 10 years
has steadily worked his way up the brewing
ranks.
He brews about 35 beers a year as
brewmaster. Not all of them make it to the
brewpub in Tahoe City, but most of them
rotate through one of the 15 taps in the
production site tasting room in Truckee.
The ingredients Brackley uses are usually
locally grown, or at least from California,
and often organic. All the grain and hops
used come from local vendors.
As for the actual brewing process, Tahoe
Mountain Brewery uses a large barrel-aging
program.
This is a very unique beer style not as
popular in the U.S. as it is in Europe, and
it takes years to age to perfection in oak
barrels, Brackley said.
Theres a science to it all, whether its a two-
week batch or a three-year Belgium-style
sours, and Brackley has perfected it.
It is a satisfying thing to take raw malted
barley in a 55-pound sack and big bags of
hops, and create a product that so many
people can enjoy that I made with my two
hands, Brackley said. The hard work and
sweat, all pays off when the other brewers,
the owner and I sit down and pour a fresh
pint right out of the brite tank and enjoy
what we all just made.
Most popular
beer overall
HopSong IPA, a West Coast style
IPA that is hoppy, aromatic and a
brewmaster favorite.
Most popular light beer
The Local Lager
Most popular dark beer
Sugar Pine Porter
honorable Mention
Hop Dragon, the double IPA
Menu Must tries
Slow smoked bison meat loaf, ahi
chips (which are like Asian nachos or
poke nachos), Scotch eggs and pretzel
bites.
brewpub hours
11:30 a.m. to midnight. Food service
typically shuts down at 10 p.m.
happy hour
4-6 p.m., Sunday-Thursday
brewery MasterMinds
Clay Brackley (brewmaster), Elijah
Pasciak (barrel aging and assistant
brewing) and Aaron Bigelow (brewer
and owner).
location
The brewpub is located in Tahoe City
across from Commons Beach in the
Cobblestone Shopping Center. The
brewerys production site (should be
open to the public by the summer) is
in Truckee at 10990 Industrial Way
Suites, and has a tasting room with
15 tap handles.
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tahoe city, truckee
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The Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. brewpub/restaurant patio is a happening summer location in Tahoe City. Contributed photo: Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co
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Fifty Fifty brews mostly American style
ales, with some occasional Belgian,
German and English ones. Barrel aging is
the brewmasters specialty, and he has the
awards to back it up.
Todd Ahsman started home brewing as a
hobby and has turned that hobby into one
of the best breweries in the region.
I cant tell you how great it is to brew
professionally and no more sticky kitchen
floors, Ashman said.
And brew professionally he does. Ashman
has brewed barrel-aged beers for more
than 10 years now. He brews about 30
beers a year in his brewmaster capacity,
and is always willing to try something new
for guests.
But its his tried-and-true beers that are
winning the awards. Both Totality Imperial
Stout and Eclipse Barrel-Aged Imperial
Stout have won many prestigious brewing
awards.
The beer Ashman is most proud of,
though, is his Donner Party Porter. Its one
of his earliest recipes and its still winning
awards today.
Fifty Fifty donates all spent grain from
the brewing process to a local ranch for
livestock feed. It also donates all its used
fryer oil to be turned into bio-diesel fuel.
The brewery has even gone so far as to
custom design a new grant that helps
reduce the amount of waste from its
brewing process.
Most popular
beer overall
California Pale Ale (aka CaPa), which
is an aggressively hopped American
Pale Ale.
Most popular light beer
Base Camp
Most popular dark beer
Eclipse Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
honorable Mention
Rockslide IPA or Donner Party Porter,
which is also a brewmaster favorite.
Menu Must tries
Bourbon shrimp starter, seared ahi
BLT (with a chili aoli sauce), the Half
Moon Bay burger (1/2 pound all
natural burger with cream cheese,
jalapenos and honey), and all-
natural, slow cooked ribs.
hours
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday;
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday
happy hour
3-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
brewery MasterMinds
Todd Ashman (brewmaster),
Alyssa Shook and Brandon Wright.
location
The brewery and restaurant are
located at 11197 Brockway Road in
Truckee. If coming from downtown
Truckee, on the left before the
roundabout.
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Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. sits near downtown Truckee and uses barrel-aged brewing to make some tasty beers. Contributed photo: Fifty Fifty
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The Brewery just celebrated its 20th anni-
versary in December, making it Tahoes
oldest brewpub.
Its roots trace back to the garage of a 1930s
house on Highway 50 where the brew-
ing all began. Those first batches were so
successful that the brewing and restau-
rant operations grew and expanded to the
house, its front yard and another building
behind it.
Since its humble garage beginnings, The
Brewery has become a staple in the South
Shore community with its legendary Bad
Ass Ale.
Brewmaster Steve Canali keeps seven
brews on tap all year, and mixes in four
seasonal brews, like the Star Lake Oatmeal
Stout.
Canali also loves coming up with tasty new
recipes. Recently it was his Ob-Session
Ale that he specially brewed with Simcoe
hops, one of his favorite ingredients.
But its the Bad Ass Ale that is a must try
here. Its even used in the pizza, which is
arguably one of the best places to get a pie
in the entire region.
The food here is just as good as the beers,
and the menu changes with the seasons.
Menu Must tries
Pizza, Brew Burgers, BBQ Ribs
and Beer-Battered Fish n Chips.
hours
Every day at 11 a.m. for lunch and
dinner.
happy hour
3-5 p.m. every day
brewMaster
Steve Canali
location
3542 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
in South Lake Tahoe.
Most popular
beer overall
Bad Ass Ale
Most popular light beer
White Out Wit
Most popular dark beer
Star Lake Stout
honorable Mention
Alpine Amber
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Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. sits near downtown Truckee and uses barrel-aged brewing to make some tasty beers. Contributed photo: Fifty Fifty
The Brewery at Lake Tahoe is known for its Bad Ass Ale, which is used in the tasty pizza dough. Photo: Becky Regan / Tahoe Magazine
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Looking for a brewery within walking
distance of the South Shore casinos?
Stateline Brewery is located between the
casinos and Heavenlys Gondola.
The killer location and happy hour every
day make this brewery a good spot to end
a Tahoe excursion or start a casino night.
Brewmaster Ryan Parker always has four
local brews on tap and the rest of the eight
taps are occupied by West Coast micro-
breweries.
Parker started brewing with his dad as
a hobby and turned that passion into a
career after an apprenticeship with Steve
Kirkland at Roosters Brewing Company.
When asked what the best part of being a
brewer is, and what motivates him to get
up at 4 a.m. to brew, Parker said its all
about the opportunity to create some-
thing new in the beer world.
Parkers favorite brew is the Acclimator
IPA with an IBU of 80 and an ABV of 7.8
percent.
Stateline Brewery rocks patio seating dur-
ing the summer months and an outside
bar. It also has different happy hour spe-
cials every day of the week. s
Menu Must tries
Avalanche ale mussels, yard sale
nachos, osso bucco (pork shank
braised in a white wine sauce), or
turkey club pizza.
Hours
Open every day at 11 a.m. for lunch
and dinner.
Happy Hour
3-5 p.m. every day
BrewMaster
Ryan Parker
Location
4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake
Tahoe in the Heavenly Village.
Most popular
beer overall
Acclimator IPA with an IBU of 80 and
an ABV of 7.8 percent.
Most popuLar LigHt Beer
White-Out Wit
Most popuLar dark Beer
Darker Parker
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Avalanche Ale
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Becky Regan is sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake
Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer for MLB.com. She can be reached
at bregan@tahoedailytribune.com.
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DISTILLIng In SOUTH LAkE TAHOE
he Lake Tahoe Basin has four main breweries, but only one
distillery, brought to Tahoe by a man named Jefrey VanHee.
Te Tahoe construction boom of the 1990s brought VanHee to
Tahoe as a contractor, but its distilling that has kept him here.
As the real estate market took a hit in the mid-2000s so did VanHees
contracting business. So VanHee adapted.
He started taking classes on alternative building methods and fuel.
He learned about biodynamic farming and recycling wastewater
through growing cattails. He then fermented and distilled them for
ethanol.
I moved into building my own still, and while building a home
in Costa Rica, I fermented and distilled all types of exotic fruits for
consumption, mainly rums. I then fled for my license here in Tahoe
and in Costa Rica, VanHee said. After a lot of hemming and hawing, I
decided to stay in America and run with the idea to distill in Tahoe.
Tree years later, VanHee was issued a permit to distill alcohol, and
Tahoe Moonshine was under way.
VanHee had his distillery up and running in no time. He had recipes
from distilling in Costa Rica, and several distillery internships under
his belt thanks to fermentation courses he took at UC Davis.
Its been just two and a half years since VanHee created Tahoe
Moonshine, and the alcohol is already becoming commonplace on
store shelves.
In the following Q-and-A, Vanhee shares the ins and outs behind his
successful basin distillery. Learn more about Tahoe Moonshine at
www.tahoemoonshine.com.
Tahoe Moonshine distillery operates out of South Lake Tahoe. Contributed photo: Tahoe Moonshine
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Q. Everyone talks about shopping locally, but why is
drinking from local distilleries equally important?
A. I use locally farmed goods, local water, and I employ Lake
Tahoe residents. I respect and take pride in Tahoe and California
farmers.
Q. Whats your highest selling alcohol?
A. Stormin Whiskey is a fermented GMO-FREE corn whiskey.
Following with a close second is Snow Flake Vodka, fermented
from local organic honey and distilled into vodka.
Q. Whats your favorite of all the alcohol you make?
A. Tere are 13 types of spirits, and I truly love them all. Organic
Peanut Butter Vodka is delicious, fun and new. It makes Hot
Peanut Butter Cups by adding hot chocolate or PB and J by adding
Red Bull.
Q. Which is the toughest to make and why?
A. Tey all are just a fun process to me. Using natural ingredients,
herbs, yeast and Tahoe water creates the most amazing smells. We
enjoy good times, paying attention to detail, and the crafting it all.
Q. How long does it take to make a batch?
A. Snowake Honey Vodka can be fermented in seven to nine
days, distilled in one day and proofed in minutes. Ten we let the
avors settle for another fve days before we bottle. So 15 days
total. Whiskey and rum age on oak for seven months. I also have
some thats aging the distance and possibly releasing a 27-month
reserve Stormin Whiskey.
Q. What are some of the trials of running a distillery in a
resort town?
A. So many people contact me to tour and buy products directly. I
am not set yet set up to serve the public; however, I will soon have
a retail and bar location. It may be a two-year project but one that
will be worth the wait.
Q. Where can people buy Tahoe Moonshine?
A. Raleys, Safeway, MontBleu, and every great liquor store in
Nevada and California. We also retail to Whole Foods, BevMo,
Total Wine and Costco.
Q. What is the price range of a bottle?
A. $27-39
Becky Regan is sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper
in South Lake Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer
for MLB.com. She can be reached at bregan@tahoedailytribune.
com.
W
hile Tahoe Blue Vodka isnt actually distilled in Tahoe, its smooth
taste and increasing presence on local shelves makes it worth a
mention. Company founder Matt Levitt created Tahoe Blue Vodka
about a year ago.
Te idea came to me out of the blue (no pun intended), Levitt said. I
just woke up one morning thinking of the parity between good vodka,
which is becoming more and more cosmopolitan, and Lake Tahoe.
Clarity, pure waters, etc.
So Levitt set about rounding up a glass bottles supplier, a screen print-
er and tamper-proof seals and corks. He also found a graphic designer
in South Lake to put the vision together.
Te distillery was a tougher fnd, but Levitt fnally found a small batch
artisan distiller in Mountain View, Calif., known for making award-
winning gourmet spirits. Te two then started fne-tuning the recipe.
It was his idea to blend several diferent vodkas together to help
smooth out the avor and remove the bite associated with most Amer-
ican vodkas, Levitt said.
Te result is tasty and the bottle makes for a good souvenir if it
makes it out of Tahoe still intact.
Also, its good to know that some of Levitts proceeds are donated
to local nonprofts that help preserve the lake. Learn more at www.
tahoebluevodka.com.
Becky Regan / Tahoe Magazine
Tahoe
Blue
Vodka
making
a name
for itself
Tahoe Blue Vodka was recently announced the winner of the 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge in
the unavored vodka category. Contributed photo: Tahoe Blue Vodka
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W
hen buying your summer produce, why not consider going directly
to the source and visiting some of our local Truckee-Tahoe farmers
markets? Besides vine-ripened fruits and vegetables from the
surrounding foothills, these colorful gatherings ofer homemade breads,
cheeses, jams, candy, baked goods even wines.
Te vendors travel from market to market, so if you miss one on a given day,
be sure to make it the next and the next! Bring your shopping bag, enjoy
the free samples, and take home what is truly natures bounty.
STATELInE
Kahle Park Farmers Market, Fridays, Kahle Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade.
Open 4-7 p.m., June through October. Contact Steve Rozier at 775-339-1203
SOUTH LAkE TAHOE
South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Farmers Market, Tuesdays, American Legion Hall
parking lot, 2372 South Lake Tahoe Blvd. (Hwy. 50). Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
June 4 through Oct. 8. www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com
Ski Run Farmers Market, Fridays, at Birch Street and Ski Run Boulevard.
Open 3-8 p.m. June 22 through Sept. 14. marketontherun.weebly.com
kIngS BEACH
Kings Beach Farmers Market, Tuesdays, Hwy. 28 at Bear Street. Open 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., June 25 through Aug. 27. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com
TAHOE CITy
Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tursdays, Commons Beach. Open 8 a.m. to 1
p.m., May 23 through Sept. 26. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com
InCLInE VILLAgE
Incline Village Farmers Market, Saturdays, adjacent to the Village Market,
770 Mays Blvd. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 1 through Sept. 1. Contact Village
Market at 775-831-5025
TRUCkEE
Truckee Farmers Market, Tuesdays, at the Truckee River Regional Park,
Brockway Road, of Hwy. 267, across the street from the 7-Eleven. Open 8
a.m. to 1 p.m., June 4 through Oct. 8. Also on Tursdays, during Truckee
Tursdays, downtown Truckee near the train station. Open 5-8 p.m., June
13 through Aug. 22. www.foothillfarmersmarket.com s
Simone Grandmain lives in Truckee and is a freelance food writer for the
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza and Sierra Sun newspapers. She can be reached
at simone_grandmain@hotmail.com.
The Foothill Farmers Market brings fresh fruits and veggies, seafood, bread and crafts through
mid-fall in Truckee, kings Beach and Tahoe City. Photo: Amy Edgett / Tahoe Magazine
Farmers know best
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