2023 gave us our second post-pandemic-lockdown summer, which affected Truckee/Tahoe locals in different ways.
This month’s question is: What were your 2023 summer tourist season experiences or feelings?
Errol Kerr, Glenshire
Lifetime skier/ski bum
Tourism is what fuels our economy. I love tourism.
Rachel Dobronyi, Truckee
Maker of mats
I feel like I’ve seen tourists taking a more mindful approach to visiting Tahoe, and are generally open to deeper experiences.
Johannes Griesshammer, Sierra Meadows
Perpetual optimist
I was able to take some time off and go down to Mexico and be a tourist myself, and it felt great to not be on the receiving end for a change.
Isaac Mejia, Glenshire
530 born and raised
At my work [Raley’s], I experienced a large influx of Bay Area people, very distinct Bay people, wanting to get a lot of groceries for their little cookouts and things; very busy with the tourism, lots of people, for sure.
Kara Davis, Donner Lake
Water gal
We finally got our shoulder season back, and I felt that people were way more clean and more respectful than they have been in the past.
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