23 Apr The Unsolved Case of Marco Siffredi
Jeremy Evans was working as a sports reporter at the Nevada Appeal in 2001 when he first encountered the name Marco Siffredi while scrolling through the Associated Press wire. ...
19 Feb In Pursuit of Wild Ice
Gliding across a clear alpine lake, the crisp Sierra air stinging my face, I found myself flashing back to some of the fondest memories of my youth....
01 Dec Backcountry Allies
If you’re going to start backcountry skiing in Tahoe this winter, there are a few things you should know before setting off on the skin track. First, gear. A backcountry setup is not simply skis, boots, poles and skins. It also includes a beacon, probe and...
24 Sep An Academy Inspired by Austria
If you were to compare the ski world to academics, Chamonix might be Stanford, a place where ski innovators thrive and boundary-pushers shred impossibly steep lines. Austria’s St. Anton, and the nearby Bundessportsheim, in particular, would be the Oxford of skiing—steeped in tradition and dedicated...
24 Sep The Art of the Skim
Mountain-lovers who have long since mastered skiing or snowboarding tend to follow the same natural progression—hanging up the resort gear for a touring setup and heading out to explore far beyond the lifts....
25 Jun Tracing the Truckee Downriver
The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the Truckee River in its 114-mile journey from mountains to desert...
25 Jun Golf Tips: Avoid Injury with a Proper Warmup
One of the many reasons golf is such a beloved game is that people can play, and play well, at any age. But as we all inevitably grow older, our pre-round warmups become more and more important....
25 Jun Golf Tips: Making Time for the Game, A Woman’s Perspective
When I talk to women of all ages, I find that one of the biggest barriers to getting into golf is finding time for it. Time is tough because we all feel like we are running out of it and just don’t have enough. We...
25 Jun Golf Tips: Adjusting Your Game to Tahoe’s Altitude
Golfing at high elevation can be fun—with some added distance—but can also create challenges for those who are not used to the difference. For those who watch the PGA Tour on TV, the WGC-Mexico Championship tournament is held at nearly 10,000 feet in elevation....
25 Jun Golf Tips: Playing Through Tricky Terrain
Has this ever happened to you? You walk up to a shot and see the green surrounded by water or bunkers. Suddenly, your heart starts beating a little faster, your palms get sweaty and you tense up, leading to a poor shot that leaves your...