A dry weather pattern is forecast for the Tahoe/Truckee area for the next week, making it perfect for a day on the slopes. The skiing has been extraordinary with the fresh snowfalls. You must join us and take advantage of the great conditions at your favorite local mountain. Remember all the fabulous restaurants we have as well for your dining pleasure.
January 8th Alpine Meadows celebrates their 50th Anniversary with a dinner and party at Alpine Meadows Day Lodge.
And January 9th - Ski all day at the annual Tahoe Women’s Services Ski Day at Sugar Bowl. Purchase your tickets today for the January 9th, 2011 Ski Day. Have a great time and know you are helping as well.
Give us a call if you want to check out any of the beautiful homes for sale also! Go to our website, Dickson Realty Truckee to check out the inventory.
Have a great weekend!
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Sunset Magazine named Truckee "Most Well-Rounded" Ski Town
Buying a home means more than finding the right house. It’s about finding the right area and community. It’s one of the reasons we’re so lucky to live where we also like to play. The Truckee Tahoe area not only boasts some of the ski resorts, but it’s also a community that embraces its identity to the fullest. If you’re a winter sports enthusiast, or often vacation in ski towns, you should consider a vacation or permanent home in the Truckee Tahoe area. Check out some of the latest recognition that the area has received:
Lake Tahoe ranked #1 in Orbitz’s Top 10 Early Ski Destinations
Lake Tahoe ranked #2 in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Ski Rental Home Destinations
Squaw Valley USA, located on Highway 89 between Truckee and Tahoe City, Calif., ranked #17 of Top 20 Ski Resorts in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2010 Ski Poll
Sunset Magazine’s “The West’s Best Ski Towns” named Truckee the most well-rounded ski town for its ability please all ages, proximity to ski resorts for a variety of skill levels, great dining choices and diverse lodging options.
AOL Travel listed Tahoe in the 10 Top Ski Destinations in the United States more than a dozen major ski areas and some great winter snowstorms.
Read more about our Truckee Tahoe neighborhoods and consider making Truckee Tahoe your home.
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Are you getting sick of all the negative news like I am? I want you to read something today which puts a smile on your face, so let’s dig into one of my favorite topics . . . SPRING SKIING!!!
When the weather starts to warm up (and this year it started awfully early) a lot of people feel the desire to head for the ocean, pull out their golf clubs, get their boat out on the lake, or just do something which involves wearing shorts and flip flops. Those of us who are lucky enough to live in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area (yes, I’m lucky enough!!) know that this really signifies time to get out your light weight ski clothes and head for the slopes. Sure, nothing beats the powder days we experienced in late January and early February, but I think spring skiing comes in a close second.
The key to great spring skiing is paying attention to the night time temperatures and the wind (the NOAA forecast gives you everything you need). If night time temps are barely reaching freezing, it’s best to get out on the mountain early (Alpine Meadows will start turning Summit Six as early as 8am when we get deep into spring). However, if the temps are getting down into the 20′s at night, or the wind is blowing over the ridges, you can sleep in a little and show up at the mountain at 10:30 or so.
If you’re timing is right, you’ll get there just as the snow starts to soften. You’ll want to start on the southeast and south facing slopes which have been absorbing the early morning sunshine. One of the best examples is the Mecca of spring skiing, High Traverse at Alpine Meadows (just call it “high T” if you want to sound like a local). Other great options are Sugar Bowl’s Disney Chair and numerous places at Squaw including skiing off the southeast side of Palisades to Sun Spot (my favorite) and Granite Chief Chair. These runs will treat you to some of the sweetest and smoothest skiing you’ve ever had. Your edges will dig in effortlessly and your skis will bend and carve heroically. As these runs start to turn from corn to slush, you’ll want to follow the sun to different exposures. Keep doing this until the temperature is high enough to soften the north facing slopes which will remain glorious longer than your legs will.
The highlights of spring skiing are numerous. Within just a couple hours you can get in more runs than you can imagine (no crowds! no lift lines!). When you’re done skiing, normally by noon or one if you’re like me, you don’t have to head to your car and sit in traffic. Instead, head to the lodge and peel off some layers and kick back in the sunshine on the deck. If you pick your days well it will be warm enough to wear the ultimate after ski boots . . . flip flops!!! Every ski area has local bands rocking, and ice cold beer pouring. There’s no better way to relax your muscles after your day on the slopes.
The moral of the story is . . . don’t put away your ski gear yet!!! Get out there and enjoy!
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A dry weather pattern is forecast for the Tahoe/Truckee area for the next week, making it perfect for a day on the slopes. The skiing has been extraordinary with the fresh snowfalls. You must join us and take advantage of the great conditions at your favorite local mountain. Remember all the fabulous restaurants we have as well for your dining pleasure.
Friday, January 7, 2011 By: Bonnie Jessie
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