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Tahoe South addresses COVID winter visitation safety with enhanced approaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 3:40pmFor winter enthusiasts eager to explore South Tahoe’s vast outdoor winter wonderland, tourism officials recommend advance planning, mid-week stays, and securing reservations early for desired attractions and dining. To help visitors plan a safe, healthy winter adventure, Tahoe South offers updated information on its website at “Know Before You Go” and Responsible Recreation with all current state and county health protocols.
Carson City Mint 150th anniversary, fitness events, classic film showing and more Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 7:30pmHeading into Tuesday, the capital city will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint with events throughout the day. Other activities include a morning and evening walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a dinner fundraiser for the Roman family at Pizza Factory, a community dinner and meeting invite to the Order of Eastern Star, a showing at the BAC of the 1941 film classic "The Lady Eve" and a concert featuring the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn at Shepherd-Sierra Lutheran Church. Read on for details.
Carson City Pizza Factory to host fundraiser for Roman family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:50amJake Sullivan Roman, 20, of Carson City, Nev., died tragically on Jan. 18, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident. He was born on Jan. 20, 1999 in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., the son of Blair and Susan Roman. He was a 2017 graduate of Carson High School and was currently a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Pizza Factory on Highway 50 in Carson City will hold a Feb. 4 fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 20 percent of sales being donated to the Roman family to help with finances during this extreme loss.
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area open to snowmobiling beginning Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 10:18amThe Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District will open for snowmobiling starting at midnight on Monday, Dec 16.
Winter Conditioning Program begins Oct. 29 at Well Being Fitness
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 8:54pmWinter sports and activities are on the horizon! Join us at Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) and prepare your body for success. Our Winter Conditioning Program starts on October 29. Two separate 3 week programs are offered w/a one week break (Thanksgiving) between the two.
We focus on strength, dynamic balance and stability, and muscular endurance (yes, that means cardio!) as they relate to winter sports and activities like snow-mobile excursions, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding, and all the Nordic and back country activities on your list.
Missing snowmobile rider found dead on Tahoe Rim Trail near Spooner Summit
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 4:46pmOn Thursday, March 29 at approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Tahoe Rim Trail at Spooner Summit for a reported missing person.
What Works: Act Like a Kid and Get More Creative
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 5:22amHow often do you allow yourself to play? If you just rolled your eyes, I’m definitely talking to you. At some point, you had joy in what you were doing. Maybe it wasn’t work. Maybe you were at the hot springs with a pool noodle shooting water at your friends. Whatever you were doing, you were in a place of joy.
Tahoe-bound snowmobilers urged to avoid areas with minimal snow
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 1:47pmWith the President's holiday weekend here and snowpack in the Lake Tahoe Basin at low levels, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit urges snowmobilers to shift their activities to locations with adequate snow coverage, within permitted snowmobile areas.
Douglas County offers April search and rescue training
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:40pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is looking for physically fit and energetic individuals to participate in its upcoming April academy and join the DCSAR team.
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area now open to snowmobiling
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 10:49amThe Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District opened for snowmobiling starting at 12 a.m. Saturday.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest urges snowmobilers to use caution while recreating
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 3:52pmCurrent snow conditions have provided excellent winter recreation opportunities for snowmobile enthusiasts on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport, Carson City, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge, and Santa Rosa Ranger Districts. The Forest would like to remind snowmobile riders to safely enjoy the sport and respect area closures.
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area now open for snowmobiling
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/25/2016 - 7:52amThe Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District is now open for snowmobiling as of Dec. 23. Currently, the snow depth is approximately 24 inches deep throughout most of the BWRA, which meets the minimum requirement of 24 inches that is needed to open the area.
Outdoors with Don Q final column: Thanks for the memories
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 9:25amAs of Saturday, I am retiring as the Outdoor Editor for Carson Now and a very special outdoor photographer (my wife Elaine) will also be retiring.
It's been a great run, full of great memories, but sooner or later all good things must come to an end, and Oct. 31 is that special time for the two of us.
Tahoe area snowmobilers urged to avoid areas with minimal snow
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 2:46pmWith snowpack in the Lake Tahoe Basin at low levels, the U.S. Forest Service is asking snowmobilers to shift their activities to locations with adequate snow coverage, within permitted snowmobile areas. Snowmobile operators should avoid bare dirt and patchy snow and should not ride across streams or over small trees or brush. Operating snowmobiles on too little snow creates ruts in the soil and crushes vegetation.
Venturing on Sierra ice to fish or skate
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 11:44amAccording to Webster’s Dictionary, “Ice is water frozen solid by cold.” Well, with the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
A word of warning, however: None of the ice in Western Nevada is considered safe at any time in winter. If you want to ice fish, you're going to have to head into the Sierra or areas of Eastern Nevada where some lakes freeze over and are thick enough to hold people.
Outdoors with Don Q: Late winter offers lots of opportunities for staying busy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 6:23amIf you're not into traditional winter sports such as ice fishing, ice skating, downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, there is not a lot to do in late winter...for most people.
Some choose to stare out the window, complain about the snow, ice, frost and darkness of wintertime and stay glued to their TV sets. However, there are plenty of activities to take your mind off our cold weather, dark mornings and evenings, if you would like to do so.
Outdoors with Don Q: Go ice fishing, catch a nice fish and win a trophy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 3:00amMark Saturday, Feb. 1 on your calendar to be a contestant in the annual ice fishing tournament at Davis Lake in Plumas County, Calif.
How to get there: Davis Lake is about 80 miles from Carson City by a combination of I-580 and
U.S. 395 north to Hallelujah Junction. At that junction, take California S.R.70 to the west and travel through Chilcoot, Vinton and Beckwourth toward Portola.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice with first significant snow of the season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 12:36pmThe season's first significant snowfall covered the Sierra Monday with nearly a foot of powder at Lake Tahoe area resorts and 3-5 inches at lake level.
Anticipation for additional snowfall along with summer investments pays winter dividends at Tahoe South this season. Millions of capital expenditures at the three area ski resorts this year will complement revitalization efforts throughout town to create new options on where to stay, play and dine during the 2013-14 season.
Outdoors with Don Q: What you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 6:48amWith the bitter January cold weather in the Sierra behind us, we do have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs. And that ice covering provides an excellent opportunity to catch fish.
Ice fishing is a unique sport that requires a whole different set of fishing techniques, gear and clothing, as opposed to lazy fishing on a warm, drowsy day in the middle of the summer. So, if you’ve never tried fishing through the ice, here’s some information that should be more than enough to get you “hooked” on this winter sport:
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Jan. 2-9
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:09amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 2-9:
Lake Tahoe South looks to winter 2012-13 with resort improvements, blockbuster events
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 5:30pmVisitors to America’s favorite lake, as was designated this year by USA Today, can expect a winter of major content as Lake Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
“The destination is on a major uptick with a record-breaking summer and the ongoing economic recovery,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “Plus, there’s an enthusiastic outlook as local weather indicators point toward a season of big snow.”
Five cited by Forest Service for snowmobile riding in wilderness area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 5:06pmFive men from the South Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley areas face fines after being cited by the U.S. Forest Service for riding snowmobiles in the Mokelumne Wilderness on the Eldorado National Forest. Snowmobiling and any kind of motorized activity is illegal in nationally-designated wilderness areas.
The riders were issued mandatory notices to appear before the federal magistrate in Sacramento.
Snow arrives at Lake Tahoe in time for ski and travel journalist conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:37pmTravel and ski journalists from national magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs and social media outlets will arrive at South Lake Tahoe next week and be greeted with several feet of fresh snow during the North American Snowsports Journalist Association National Conference.
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:03amWith the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:44pmLAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Safety tips for being out on the ice
Submitted by on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 8:23pmHere are some annual safety tips for those of you who want to venture out on the ice of a pond, reservoir or lake, whenever you are ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or snowmobiling.