Starting January 1, 2012, residential and commercial property sales in all of Placer County must participate in Section 303 of Rule 225, Wood Burning Appliances, Sale or Transfer of Real Property.
Section 303 prohibits the sale of real property with a non-EPA Phase II Certified free-standing woodstove. Non-compliant freestanding woodstoves do not have to be replaced or removed, but must be made permanently inoperable. Fireplaces, inserts, gas stoves, pellet stoves and dedicated cook stoves are exempt.
For more information on this mandatory measure, visit our website.
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(Bill Stevenson / Northstar-at-Tahoe)
You can once again ski or ride at huge discounts when you purchase Skiing for Schools lift tickets. Proceeds go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation.
Lift tickets (non-refundable and purchased in advance) will be valid for any one day within a specified week at one of several local resorts.
For a list of resorts and dates plus more information on the Excellence in Education Foundation, visit our website and support our schools!
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It was reported in a January, 1940, issue of the Sierra Sun that there were 5,000 automobiles parked along the 3 mile stretch of Highway 40 between Soda Springs and Donner Summit for the opening of Sugar Bowl. Traffic control was handled by 2, yes 2!, highway patrolmen who were kept busy for 10 hours convoying single lines of traffic over the 3 mile section of road. I am never going to complain about the congestion again!
There are 2 upcoming ski events for Donner Summit:
Feb 26 at Sugar Bowl: Jam for the Cure- Sugar Bowl joins with Boarding for Breast Cancer and the HERA Foundation. There will be a rail jam in the Switching Yard Terrain Park. Call Sugar Bowl for info 530-426-9000.
Feb 5 at Royal Gorge: 10k Snowshoe Race benefiting the Donner Summit Historical Society. Contact Royal Gorge for info 530-426-3871.
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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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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By: Gigi & Corky Heckendorn
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