Jamie Anderson didn’t win 19 X Games medals and two Olympic golds without extraordinary talent. But the South Lake Tahoe snowboarder’s skill in staying chill—that is, the ability to maintain Zen at the world’s most tightly wound, high-stakes athletic events—is what sets her apart from...
Claire Hewitt-Demeyer had just unloaded a chairlift when she got the call. On this particular Friday afternoon in February 2021, the South Lake Tahoe snowboarder was taking advantage of the lifts at Kirkwood to get as many runs in as possible, rather than venturing out to...
Bryce Bennett is not your average ski racer. Most conspicuously, at 6-foot-7, the North Lake Tahoe native towers over most of his U.S. teammates and World Cup competitors alike. He readily admits to enjoying summer over winter (better fishing weather, for one). And he is...
With nearly 200 World Cup starts under his belt, highlighted by two downhill victories, four podiums and 37 top-10 finishes, Travis Ganong could hang up his racing skis today and proudly reflect on a long, successful career at the pinnacle of his sport....
The new Frog Lake ski huts bring modern prefab design to a stunning alpine setting...
In the absence of big, heavy snowstorms, an entire winter spent skiing the Sierra confirms that the range delivers fun conditions in even the oddest of years...
Ski and snowboard photographers are always on the hunt for that dynamic shot that captures a moment of pure bliss. A deep, fluffy, powder-spraying turn. A perfectly carved arc atop a pristine groomer. A silhouette against a vibrant sunset. But perhaps no image better illustrates...
A pandemic-driven surge in fly-fishing has created opportunity in the Tahoe area, where an increase in anglers indicates growing interest in the sport—as well as more pressure on local waters The rod moves like a windshield wiper on a drizzly day, tracing wide arcs over the...
Each Tahoe season brings its own photographic perks. Come summer, as the snow melts and the weather warms, wildflowers take center stage, their eye-catching pops of purple, red and yellow offering an irresistible allure for shooters both novice and pro. When the show is over,...
The debate was heated, with both sides of the argument presenting their case with fervent conviction. The point of contention: Should electric bikes be allowed on trails in the Tahoe Basin, the same as their non-motorized counterparts? The discussion took place in March in a virtual...