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 of my favorite local trails. By Paul Hamill www.PaulHamillPhotography.com Lacey Meadows This gem of...
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The mission of the Martis Camp Community Foundation (MCCF) is to elevate the quality of life in the Greater Truckee community by making a positive impact in the areas of education, youth development, human services and recreation. The Martis Camp Community Foundation was created in 2010. Initially funded by Martis Camp...
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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 alpine adventure options. Fortunately, those who don’t strap on the skis...
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The Greatest of All Great Rooms. A visual tour of 25+ gorgeous mountain great rooms. There are ones with walls that completely disappear, others with fireplaces that double as artwork, and more than a few that share stunning views at all points of the compass. They are among the greatest of...
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Mountains of Choice. If you have a home at Martis Camp and love to ski, you’ve got a problem. It’s actually a very good problem, a skinundrum of sorts: “which resort will I ski today?” As a local skier, you know that Mother Nature’s fickle overnight ways can sometimes bless one mountain...
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Imagine the perfect winter. The season is filled with ski days, sledding, snowshoeing, holiday sleigh rides, gingerbread houses, après ski soaks in the hot tub, s’mores around the fire and maybe a blizzard or two in the comfort of your cozy mountain home. Story by Kelly Heapy No, you’re not dreaming and yes,...
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Longtime local and Lookout Lodge Winter Operations Manager, Jeff Sarlo, dishes up the inside tips on skiing your local mountain. The Camp: As someone intimate with all the runs and nuances of Northstar, what inside tips can you offer on how to best tackle the mountain? Jeff: The first few runs of...
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Up, up and…whoa! Marlette Lake, the hike of a life in one day flat. Photography by/copyright Paul Hamill Photography | Story by Scott Mortimore Not much more than a light sweat away from the “Lake of The Sky” are dozens of blue gems that play bit parts to the renowned lake that...
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Ceviche: A Summer Favorite from Martis Camp Executive Chef Conor Ball. Ceviche is my favorite appetizer in the summertime! Pickled peaches and grilled corn give it that refreshing flavor that pairs great with summer cocktails whether your relaxing at the beach or the pool on a warm afternoon. Enjoy. • 1 pound...
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Sometimes, all you desire from your time at Martis Camp is some peace, quiet and the opportunity to recharge. We get it. We also know that the occasional itch comes along to get out, about and off toward those places and events that are close at hand yet hard to...
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A summer dessert that is one of my favorites is a fruit Betty. I chose to use strawberries for this because nothing says summer like a fresh, perfectly ripe strawberry. You need to do very little to them to make a dish shine. This is a great dessert for a...
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The ultimate frame jobs. An insider’s guide to the Tahoe area’s best photo ops. We’ve all seen the classic Lake Tahoe photo books. Chances are, we have one or two as well, perfectly angled on the coffee table awaiting the next set of eyes. You know the contents by heart: golden...
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By Matt Heron. Photos by Matt Heron and Katey Hamill There are some 60-70 tributaries, big and small that fill Lake Tahoe with some of the most beautiful blue water on planet earth. And there is only one outlet, the Truckee River. Recreational opportunities abound for visitors to the area, paddle...
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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 of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Maybe you have this...
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We selected these five wines with winter food and holiday meals in mind. You’ll be able to find them at reputable local wine stores, online retailers, and on the Camp Lodge wine list. For the reds, consider decanting them hours ahead of time and serving them below room temperature –...
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Luxury Community’s Real Estate Market Sees Continued High Demand and Reaches $287 Million in Sales. Martis Camp, a private residential golf and ski community in North Lake Tahoe, announces a total of 107 property sales in 2016 totaling $287 million. This includes a record 51 custom homes sales, representing a significant...
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Candied Pecans, from Martis Camp Executive Chef Brett Moseley. Brussels sprouts are my favorite winter vegetable. They are so diverse and taste great in many different preparations. Many of my friends who hated Brussels sprouts as kids have been converted with this preparation. My family...
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August is just a few days away – a unique time of year that inspires both relief and dread, at the same time. More than a month of summer remains, yet the pressure builds to wring out every last drop of fun before the season changes and school starts again. For...
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