The Truckee River
A River Runs Past Us. The hidden joys of our neighbor, the Truckee River. On the drive to Martis Camp, your exposure to the Truckee River is little more than a blink, a dash of blue that runs beneath a…
Truckee Thursdays. A brilliant scene in a colorful town.
Think about a trip to Truckee and you can come up with a dozen reasons to make the five-minute trip from Martis Camp. Maybe it’s for that epic omelet or a last minute mad dash to find that ideal blend…
The Best Coffee Shops in Truckee
Six places for a great cup of coffee in Truckee. Take a westward glance from any point in Truckee and you’ll see that distinct ridge of granite where the sun sets every day. It’s the Sierra Nevada, and riding its…
Best Snowshoeing in Truckee – Tahoe
Snowshoeing into Truckee and Tahoe's winter wonderland. As William Eddy strapped on his snowshoes and gazed across the frozen shores of Donner Lake, it’s doubtful he was thinking of burning a few calories or getting in some scenery suitable for…
Why Truckee is being called one of America’s great communities
TRUCKEE - THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Step into any of the stores, bars and cafes along Truckee’s Donner Pass Road (also known as the main drag) and you’re likely to see a few black and white photos hanging on…
The Squaw/Alpine Avalanche Rescue Dogs
The next time you ski California’s Alpine Meadows or Squaw Valley USA, you’ll likely see some of skiing’s best rescue canines dogging it on the summit. Don’t be fooled. The life of a patroller and his dog is anything but…
Chickadee Ridge Snowshoe Hike – Lake Tahoe’s Best Hikes
THE HIKE: If you haven’t been to Chickadee Ridge in Lake Tahoe, well you are in for quite a treat. That is if amazing views from above Lake Tahoe, a big sledding hill and little Chickadee birds that eat bird…
Lake Tahoe’s Best Hikes – Wildflowers and Waterfalls
As a Truckee resident for more than 20 years, I’ve laced up the boots, grabbed the camera and covered a lot of ground. This time of year is prime time for wildflowers and waterfalls as you’ll find here on some…
Winter for the Non-Skier. More than a dozen winter activities.
The Ultimate Winter Escape Guide for the Non-Skier When the days grow short, thermostats drop, and mountains slip into four months of winter bliss, skiers at Martis Camp find themselves with a front row seat to a stage full of…
Surf Lake Tahoe
Yes, seriously, Surf Tahoe. There have been more and more sightings of surfers on Tahoe than ever before. Some days it can be downright crowded. Mind you, it’s usually on the chilly (okay, frigid) side of the calendar but when…
