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...