Mountain Life

Since 2010, a group of soccer-loving musicians from Tahoe/Truckee has traveled with their instruments to every World Cup. In 2026, it’s the band’s turn to host. And its welcome party is ready to rock.

Mia Andler grew up in Finland spending her summers without electricity, foraging for food, and being outside all the time. She later founded Vilda, a wilderness school that connects kids to nature.

A North Tahoe senior led an ambitious Eagle Scout project at Pyramid Lake, rallying volunteers for conservation and service —showing how Scouting builds leadership skills, resilience, and purpose.

At 74, Missy Sandeman is still competing in bodybuilding and training clients all while helping others stay strong as they age.

Around Tahoe/Truckee we get better at skiing or better at mountain biking through practice. So why don’t we practice succeeding? (Hint: we should …)

Every spring, local organizations give a total of $1 million to graduating seniors in scholarship money, a testament to our generous community and a gift that changes students’ lives.

Being an active community member has shaped Mary Hetherington’s 35 years in Truckee, from coaching local sports teams, serving on the airport board, and showing up every Saturday for the past year to protest.

At the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, great dogs are being passed over simply because they’ve been waiting too long. Nothing is wrong with them — they’re just waiting for the right forever family.

With La Fuerza Latina, Truckee High teacher Craig Rowe is helping first-generation Latino students apply to college. His one-man mission is reshaping lives.

North Tahoe High School’s biology teacher, Dr. David Steakley, is known for his challenging classes. Yet his passion for science and hands-on approach inspires his students. Enews excerpt: North Tahoe High School’s biology teacher, Dr. David Steakley, is known for his challenging classes. Yet his passion for science and hands-on approach inspires his students.