Local nonprofit has enjoyed much success since forming in 1996 Jim Plehn spent transformative childhood summers on the edge of the Truckee River at Bear Rock, his family’s riverfront cabin just a few miles west of Tahoe City. After moving to Bear Rock full time in...
The waves crashed over the edge of my raft, rolling it hard onto its side. The wind howled across The Lake. Whitecaps foamed over the surface. The chilly water seemed alive and threatened to tip my yellow and blue one-person inflatable. I laughed and pulled...
The art of large-format printmaking in the digital age The only thing better than capturing a spectacular sunset for a photographer is the feeling of hanging a large print of that scene on a wall, forever enshrining the glory of the moment and sharing the awe...
Glenbrook’s cowboy history comes alive with summer fundraiser What do the Bard, bucking broncs and a celebrity chef famous for the catchphrase “Bam!” have in common? All three converge on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore every summer for a weekend of doing good and having fun. The annual...
South Tahoe trainer unlocks the athletic potential of Olympians and weekend warriors Eufay Wood isn’t your average personal trainer. In his 30-plus years of working with clients—ranging from average Joes to Olympic gold medalists like Jamie Anderson—he’s earned a reputation as one of the best in...
Tahoe’s best bakeries run on flour power It’s hard to argue with flour, butter and sugar, especially when they all show up to the same party. Here in Tahoe, where our high elevation requires bakers to blend a bit of extra art and science into their...
Prized downtown ballpark and the pro teams that share it bolster the city’s rising status When an afternoon thunderstorm pounded Greater Nevada Field this past summer, a shoeless Reno Aces President Eric Edelstein joined Director of Field Operations Joe Hill and his crew, wielding rakes and...
Tahoe Quarterly’s Social Scene spread from the Best of Tahoe issue includes photos from three events: the Shane McConkey Legacy Gala, Tom Sims Retro Worlds and TQ’s 15th annual Mountain Home Awards party at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Shane McConkey Legacy Gala Squaw Valley’s Pain McShlonkey Classic on March 17 was filled...
Nature’s rhythms are changing. We can feel it in the air, the sun, the fresh wind and melting winter snow. Our rhythms are changing, too, and we are anxious to build our gardens. While Tahoe’s climate can be harsh, with long winters, short summers...
Tahoe Quarterly celebrated its 15th annual Mountain Home Awards by throwing a party hosted by the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where we also handed out plaques to the winning designers and builders. The event was made possible with support from our sponsors, including J.P. Morgan Private...