Michelle Parker was born in Truckee and grew up skiing at Squaw Valley. She strapped on her first skis (with mom and dad’s help) at age one. As she grew older, Michelle started to get into ski racing, but at age 15 decided her passion was freeskiing. A year later she competed in her first US Ski Open. Her advice to newcomers in the skiing world? “Do it because you love it!” A Continue Reading
Archives for February 2016
Development Projects Proceed in Squaw Valley
In a meeting on January 26, 2016, the Placer County Board of Supervisors received updates on several projects underway in the Lake Tahoe area. Projects planned for Squaw Valley are currently in various stages of the planning process. Complete project descriptions can be found on the Placer County website. Village at Squaw Valley Expansion In its article on January 28th the Sierra Sun Continue Reading
Hometown Hero: Jonny Moseley
You know Jonny Moseley as an American freestyle skier and television personality, but back in 1975, he was born in Puerto Rico as Jonathan William Moseley. The first time Jonny saw snow, he was three years old on a vacation at Squaw Valley. After moving to Tiburon California, the family began traveling most winter weekends to the mountains to ski. Jonny began taking skiing lessons when he was nine Continue Reading
CANCELED: Race for Snowboard Cross and Ski Cross Athletes Coming in March
The following event was canceled, see First Tracks Online Ski Magazine for details. Squaw Valley will be hosting the USANA International Cross Cup March 10-13, 2016. Come and watch the best of the best race downhill to win the championship! The International Ski Federation (FIS) scheduled this World Cup at Squaw Valley last June. USANA Health Services is the title Sponsor of this event. Lake Continue Reading
2015 Year End North Tahoe – Truckee Real Estate Market Report
Below is the 2015 Year End North Tahoe – Truckee Real Estate Market Report. I’ve summarized residential sales including distressed properties, broken down sales by area and price range, as well as, discussed the outlook for real estate sales in the first quarter of 2016. Summary of Residential Property Sales Total North Tahoe – Truckee Real Estate Sales: 2105 was the 2nd year in a row Continue Reading
‘Can Do MS’ Brings the Vertical Express to Squaw Valley in February
Since 1984, Can Do MS, formerly The Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, has been at the forefront of promoting the culture and belief that everyone living with MS has the power to live full lives. Their sponsored Vertical Express events combine fundraising and skiing for the empowerment of people with Multiple Sclerosis. February 27-28 will offer two days of fun for all participants and Continue Reading