Truckee, North Tahoe girl’s basketball teams pick up first wins of season
The North Tahoe and Truckee girls’ basketball teams tipped off the season last week, traveling to Live Oak and Sparks, respectively, to participate in tournaments. The Lakers made the trip to Live Oak last week...
Truckee-Tahoe swimmers break team record, qualify for junior nationals
Athletes on the Truckee Tahoe Swim Team had a record-breaking weekend at the Husky Invitational swim met in Federal Way, Washington. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Claire Rumzie, Kensi Elwell, Emma Purdy, and Sydney...
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort set to open for 2019-20
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is set to open for the season Friday (Dec. 13), joining Tahoe Donner’s two other winter venues — Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski Center and Snowplay. The resort will open the...
Truckee Dirt Fondo returns for third year
The Truckee Dirt Fondo will return to the area for a third year, bringing a collection of amateur and world-class cyclists to the area’s trails for a day of racing and family fun. VISIT TRUCKEE,...
Lakers claim TNT Cup in thriller against Truckee
The North Tahoe boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling win against Truckee on Tuesday night to capture the second annual TNT Cup. Playing in front of a raucous home crowd, the Lakers held on...
Snow report: Travis Ganong details conditions at Alpine Meadows
After more than 2 feet of snow fell at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows last weekend, the resort is set to open more terrain, including Squaw Valley’s KT-22 chair, which will begin spinning Wednesday for the...
North Tahoe, Truckee face off tonight in second annual TNT Cup
The North Tahoe and Truckee boys’ basketball teams will renew their rivalry tonight with each school set to compete in the second annual TNT Cup. The Lakers are coming off a 1-2 performance last weekend...
Squaw Valley’s Travis Ganong posts season-best sixth place at Birds of Prey
Squaw Valley’s Travis Ganong raced to his best finish of the season last weekend at one of the World Cup’s most iconic North American stops, the Xfinity Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Ganong...
Homewood opens for 2019-20 season
Homewood Mountain Resort kicked off the 2019-20 season today, opening to the public after allowing season pass holders on the slopes yesterday. “We’re excited to get the winter season underway, and to offer skiers and...
‘I’ve been brought here to ski race’: Lila Lapanja’s passion for Alpine racing burns brighter than ever
In a split second everything can change for an athlete pursuing a career in alpine racing. During those fleeting moments of speeding down an icy slope a skier could see their world ranking skyrocket with...
North Tahoe boys claim win in basketball opener, set to face Truckee for TNT Cup
High school basketball season is underway in the Truckee-Tahoe area, and a pair of rivals are set to battle for the second annual TNT Cup. The North Tahoe boys’ basketball team tipped its season off...
Wolverines open wrestling season at home, look to build tradition at Truckee
The Truckee wrestling team opened the season on Tuesday, hosting two other schools at the Wolverines’ lone home meet of the season. Featuring a young roster of grapplers, Truckee may not have had a lot...
Squaw’s Bennett, Ganong kick off World Cup season
The area’s premier alpine skiers took to the slopes for the latest round of World Cup racing last weekend at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont and Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta, Canada. Squaw Valley’s...
Sugar Bowl to host Toys for Tots donation day
Continuing its annual tradition of supporting Toys for Tots, Sugar Bowl Resort will host a Toys for Tots donation day Saturday, Dec. 14, benefitting Grass Valley, Nevada City and other Sierra Nevada foothill communities. In...
In their own words: Crazy. Gnarly. Epic. Tahoe Magazine grills the pros – what’s your favorite ski line of all time?
You want to stump a professional skier, ask them this question: What’s your favorite ski line? “It’s like picking your favorite kid,” laughs big mountain skier Cody Townsend, who grew up shredding the slopes of...
Squaw Valley snowmaking manager gives early-season update
This week’s storm has dropped more than a foot and a half of snow at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, and while fresh powder is a welcome sight for crews on the two mountains, the resort...
70th anniversary: Squaw Valley to toast origins on Saturday
For 70 years skiers and riders have been taking to the slopes of Squaw Valley, pushing winter sports to the next level while making lifelong memories. Last Sunday marked the 70th anniversary of Squaw Valley...
Truckee alumna Megan Burrill breaks Illinois Tech swim team record
Truckee alumna Megan Burrill is making waves as a member of the swim team at Illinois Institute of Technology. Burrill, who is in her second year, broke the Scarlet Hawks school record in the 200-yard...
Truckee, North Tahoe football players earn league honors
The Truckee football team surprised many in Class 3A this past season, finishing with a 7-4 record and reaching the semifinals of the Northern League tournament. For their gritty effort on the field, several Wolverines...
Truckee’s Cross repeats as Northern League MVP
Following one of the all-time great careers at Truckee High School, senior Kelly Cross was named the Class 3A Northern League volleyball MVP. Cross finished with a team-high 468 kills, and closed out her high...
