The Flume Trail is Lake Tahoe’s premiere mountain bike ride with outstanding views of Tahoe and  the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.

We started this great ride at the Spooner Lake day use area in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park on the east side of Lake Tahoe.

From the parking lot, he trail runs past the old sheperd’s hut, then gives way to rolling uphill terrain through beautiful aspen groves that thrive in the Carson Range on the east side of Lake Tahoe.

After a very long climb, the trail skirts the far side of spectacular Marlette Lake and then opens onto The Flume Trail.

The Flume Trail is nearly flat, dropping only 40′ per mile and is spectacular in its setting. 1600′ above the east shore of Lake Tahoe and only a half mile away from the shoreline in places, it is truly one of the the premier trails in the world.

We had a beautiful and social ride running into three consecutive groups of friends that were also out to enjoy the day and a very sweet ride!  The leaves will be nice for a little bit longer. Get out there and enjoy it.

Do you need a wintervention? Do you have a friend who needs one? Do you take “just one more”? Do you sometimes do it alone? Will you go to any means to get that powder fix?

If you can answer “YES” to these questions, you may need a wintervention.

Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s “Wintervention” features acute cases of classic snow-addiction from across the globe. There are the skiers who sail from Argentina to Antarctica searching for some of the last untouched descents on Earth. There are the skiers and riders who venture deep into the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, chasing rumors they overheard in a language they don’t speak and there are the skiers who tour far into the northern reaches of the Arctic Circle where they won’t just climb peaks, they’ll get their powder fix at the top of the planet. Featuring everything from terrain parks and lift-accessed fresh to the most exotic settings imaginable, Warren Miller’s “Wintervention” is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed.

Warren Miller’s “Wintervention” showcases the best skiers and riders in exotic locations all over the world. One of those locations brings you on a journey to the last frontier, on an exploration of a truly epic winter paradise – the continent of Antarctica. With shades of blue and white in all directions, the team flawlessly executes complex, high consequence turns over hard packed, ancient glaciers. These ski mountaineers are literally at the bottom of the world…taking on some of the last first descents on earth. Antarctica is really the last frontier. The highest, driest, windiest, coldest continent on the planet…It holds 90% of the world’s ice and 70% of the world’s fresh water. This place is unreal, twenty four hours of daylight, penguins, icebergs, infinite and untouched lines…it’s all here and it’s more breathtaking than any other Warren Miller segment to date.

Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.

Lake Tahoe Premiers:

Shows sell out – Buy your tickets early!!!

North Lake Tahoe
When: Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th @ 7:30 PM
Where: Cal Neva Resort
Tickets: Available at Dave’s Ski’s & Boards (Tahoe City, Truckee, & Kings Beach) or at Cal Neva Resort.

South Lake Tahoe
When: Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th @7:30 PM
Where: Montbleu Resort & Casino
Tickets: Available at Sports Ltd. and Montbleu

For additional information call Robbie at 530-412-0583.

Truckee Calendar
North Lake Tahoe Calendar

The Martis Camp Summer Concert Series finale featured the popular, contemporary swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD). This southern California crew brought their string basses, saxophones, clarinets, and trumpets, not to mention their swingin’ style and velvety vocals to entertain all on Labor Day weekend.

What a great night! Perfect weather. Perfect setting. Great friends. Laughter and smiles. Delicious catered dinner enjoyed picnic style on the amphitheater lawn. Pre-concert Swing Dance lessons. Martis Camp caters to young and old alike and truly creates a special environment for family and friends.

The Arts & Crafts Labor Day Fair features many local artists including our Tahoe Donner favorites, Olaf and Elizabeth Carmel. This talented couple are Sierra-based photographers specializing in unique and expressive landscapes. Make sure you visit thier newly expanded  (2600 sq ft) Carmel Gallery, located at 9940 Donner Pass Road.

Hosted by the Truckee Downtown Merchant’s Association, this free event welcomes everyone to browse and shop among the original work of artists and crafters from across the western United States showcasing their handcrafted creations including original photography, jewelry, sculptures, ceramics and much more.

Taking place in downtown Truckee’s walkable historic mountain setting, on the closed street of Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church Street, the unique event locale offers something for everyone, whether you want to visit the town’s first jail, meet and patronize artists and craftspeople, stroll along the river, shop among the many independent boutique stores or eat at any one of over a dozen restaurants.

For more information about the Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival, contact the Truckee Downtown Merchant’s Association at (530) 587-3161.

Think local   *   Be local   *   Buy local   *   Give local   *   Live Music    *    Street Fair    *    Vendor Booths    *    Foothill Farmer’s Market

Truckee Thursdays run June 17- August 19, 2010. Every Thursday evening, from 5 – 9 pm, Downtown Truckee turns into an enormous street festival featuring local goods, local bands, local vendors, local artists a farmer’s market and a whole lot more!

Free parking, but walk or ride your bike! Every inch of Truckee is involved including Brickelltown, Jibboom Street, Commercial Row, West River and Church Street.

Live Music!

June 17th       Music by Jo Mama
June 24th       Music by Downbeat
July 1st            Music by Maxell
July 8th           Music by Ben Jammins’ All Stars
July 15th         Music by Subjektochange
July 22nd       Music by Drop Theory
July 29th        Music by Dead Winter Carpenters
August 5th     Music by Quartet Minus One Plus Some
August 12th   Music by Crazy
August 19th   Music by Jo Mama

Presented by Truckee Downtown Merchants Association

Get out for some good ol’ Truckee fun!

Every Wednesday evening “Truckee-ites” gather at the Truckee Regional Park. Pack a picnic dinner, spread out a blanket, meet up with your friends and listen to some great music.

Presented by:     Truckee Parks & Recreation
Location:              Truckee Regional Park
When:                    Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 pm

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