Some business adages never get old. For Jonathan Murray, chief executive officer of MyVR, it is this: If you see a void, fill it. Seven years ago, MyVR co-founders Murray, Michael Stachowiak and Markus Nordvik saw such a void in an absence of easy-to-use software solutions...
When he talks about the Great Recession, Chip Bowlby, managing partner at Reno Land, Inc., is at the same time bullish and chagrined. At the time, he said he’d never again develop here after the Northern Nevada housing market burst spectacularly into recession. But then again,...
Six years ago, what is now referred to as the “startup ecosystem” was practically nonexistent. The Entrepreneurial Development team at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) was created to grow and develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northern Nevada, along with the help of...
In a world-class ski and snowboard destination like Tahoe, sleds can get overlooked. But these snow-sliding devices deserve their due recognition. From classic to cutting-edge, we highlight some of our favorites. FLEXIBLE FLYER 60-INCH STEEL RUNNER SLED $99.99 The classic steel runner sled never was designed for...
North Shore THE STATION, A TRUCKEE EATERY 10130 West River Rd. Truckee, CA (530) 563-5285 www.truckeestation.com The little yellow Union Pacific Railroad building in Old Town formerly Diego’s is now serving a seasonal healthy menu under the auspices of Dragonfly vet Danny McCabe. Signature sandwiches such as the Mediterranean tuna melt,...
The Winter issue Social Scene includes photos from both of Tahoe Quarterly's Ski & Ride issue release parties, held at the River Ranch Lodge and California Cowboy. River Ranch Lodge issue release party From left, Tahoe Quarterly contributor Greyson Howard and wife Lynn Baumgartner with East River...
Skiers and riders spend fall and early winter praying for powder. But across the Tahoe Basin, ski resorts are taking weather into their own hands, installing a new crop of snowmaking machines to assure a deep, season-long snowpack. Snowmaking is just one of the many...
Sponsored content When Matt Levitt rolled into South Lake Tahoe for the first time in June 2001, he was on what turned out to be the last day of a one-way road trip from Maryland. He had recently graduated from business school and moved into a...
Sponsored Content From the moment of arrival, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, provides a seamless experience for the perfect luxury family ski vacation. [caption id="attachment_8128" align="alignright" width="300"] The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, is nestled at the base of Northstar California Resort, photo courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe[/caption] Driving distance from...
Beginning in 1995, Shane McConkey ruled as king of the skiing world for the better part of the next decade and a half, while also serving as its jester. One of the greatest skiers of all time, not to mention one of the best Tahoe athletes...