Tag: ski
Rumble Down 89
The five deaths within four years on State Route 89 between Truckee and Tahoe City weigh heavily on the community. Traffic safety measures are being implemented, but they’re years out.
Diverse Terrain
Ever wonder why everyone looks the same at the resort? It’s not because you all bought the same jacket. The snowsports industry is working to fix its inclusivity problem.
Disneylanding the Skiing Industry
‘The only place rich people will stand in line is at the ski resort.’
What’s In A (Re)-Name?
This My Shot argues that “Palisades Tahoe,” the new name for the resort in Olympic Valley that’s historically been a slur against Indigenous women, doesn’t cut it.
Building a Dirigible on the Eve of the Jet Age
While most Tahoe Donner residents want an updated lodge at the ski hill, one resident argues in his My Shot that the current plans aren’t suited for the reality of the future of the climate.
Fiduciary Duty, Not Further Division
In a joint My Shot, four former Tahoe Donner board presidents came together to pen an opposing perspective to recent calls to rethink plans for a new ski lodge.
First and Last Chair is Yours!
Social distancing on the lift provides … something to look forward to?
Do Not Visit Tahoe/Truckee
For an economy based on snow tourism, COVID-19 impacts are devastating; local officials ask visitors to stay away, yet STRs are still open for business; and there’s an influx into the backcountry.