I took some clients mountain bike riding today in Burton Creek State Park. There were six of us, all experienced riders. Three mountain bike riders and three road riders. We started at Tahoe XC in the Highlands subdivision of Tahoe City. This is a great starting place to take people who want to ride but don't have their own bikes because Tahoe XC rents Continue Reading
Archives for June 2013
Summer is the Outdoor Concert Season in the Tahoe/Truckee Area
Free concerts are available to enjoy nearly every day of the week. Check out these websites for schedule information. Live Music in the Village at Northstar: Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-3:30 pm. Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City: Sunday from 3:00-7:00 pm. Bluesdays at Squaw Valley: Tuesday from 6:00-8:30 pm. Music in the Park, Truckee River Regional Park: Wednesday from Continue Reading
New Chairlift at Sugar Bowl Slated for 2013-2014 Season
The new chairlift will improve access to the Strawberry Fields area of the mountain featuring advanced/expert terrain currently available only by hiking. The Crow’s Peak Chair will expand the overall train and vertical as well as bridging the gap between the Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge ski resorts. Read the Sierra Sun article for the full story. Continue Reading
Celebrate the 4th in North Tahoe and Truckee
Parades, fireworks and festivals commemorate the birthday of our country. Enjoy fireworks on July 3rd in Kings Beach or on the 4th in Truckee or Tahoe City. Are you a runner? If so, check out the 4th of July runs in Truckee and Tahoe City. Let the kids participate in Chalk Drawing or Bubble Making and Face Painting, and their very own bike parade in Incline Village. Join Continue Reading
Squawpine
The combining of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows may be just 2.5 years away. As many of you know KSL Partners (owners of Squaw Valley Ski area) purchased controlling interest in Alpine Meadows several years ago. For the last two ski seasons both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows season passes and daily tickets allow skiers to ski both resorts and there has been a free shuttle service between both Continue Reading
USGA 2013 Junior Amateur Championship, July 22nd – 27th at Martis Camp in Truckee, CA
Martis Camp Club will host the 65th USGA Junior Amateur Championship this July. Located in the exclusive gated community of Martis Camp in Truckee, Ca, the award winning Tom Fazio Golf Course is the longest in the history of this prestigious event. Ranked the "Third Best New Private Course" in 2009 by Golf Digest and named among the "12 Best Private Golf Communities in America" by Forbes this Continue Reading
Housing Market Continues To Improve All Across The Country
As reported in a recent article in MortgageNewsDaily.com the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index lists 70% of metropolitan areas in the US as improving for the 5th straight month. The article went on to say, "it's worth noting that the number of improving markets is now more than three times what it was in June 2012.." A recent article in Continue Reading
Mumbo Gumbo-Tahoe Gal Concert Kicks Off Tahoe City Summer Concert Series
The first concert of the 2013 Tahoe City Summer Concert series started tonight with the 4th Annual Mumbo Gumbo/Tahoe Gal concert. It was a beautiful early summer evening and a terrific concert by the very popular Northern California band. This is a free concert for anyone in a water craft (sail boat, power boat, kayack or paddle board) and there are a limited number of tickets Continue Reading
North Tahoe – Truckee Real Estate Sales Activity Very Strong for 2013
2013 Residential Real Estate sales activity is slightly ahead of its level at this same time in 2012 (up 5%), and last year was a very good year. As we saw in 2012 the North Tahoe - Truckee area is continuing to be very appealing to buyers. However, there are some significant differences in our market this year. Sold Distressed Properties: down 27% Sold Luxury Homes (over Continue Reading
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED IN SQUAW VALLEY!
You know that summer has begun when the Aerial Tram begins its summer operations on June 14, 2013. Enjoy the spectacular and leisurely ride to 8,200 feet where you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe as well as such activities as swimming, roller skating, disc golf and tennis at High Camp. Full Moon Party Enjoy the brightest full moon of the summer while listening to 5 DJs at Continue Reading