Truckee.com 2018 2019 Visitors Guide

STARS SHINE BRIGHTER IN TRUCKEE

GUIDE TO LOCAL CRAFT BEER

A CREATIVE CULTURE

DONNER SUMMIT A BREATHTAKING PLACE

Truckee Base Camp for a Big Life An Authentic Mountain Town TM

2018–2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide

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STARS SHINE BRIGHTER IN TRUCKEE

GUIDE TO LOCAL CRAFT BEER

A CREATIVE CULTURE

DONNER SUMMIT A BREATHTAKING PLACE

STARS SHINE BRIGHTER IN TRUCKEE

GUIDE TO LOCAL CRAFT BEER

A CREATIVE CULTURE

DONNER SUMMIT A BREATHTAKING PLACE

Truckee Base Camp for a Big Life An Authentic Mountain Town TM

Truckee Base Camp for a Big Life An Authentic Mountain Town TM

2018–2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide

2018–2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide

Summer Cover: Shawn and Gina Pettigrove, local business owners and long time residents. Winter Cover: Tahoe Expedition Academy middle school students embark on an overnight trip to Hutchinson Lodge. Who else wants to go back to school?

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HERES’S WHAT LOCALS HAVE TO SAY...

Whether you’re wandering historic downtown or the Legacy Trail by the river, Truckee will capture your heart with amazing scenery, an uplifting local scene and leave you wanting to come back for more.

—CAROLYN WALLACE DEE, TRUCKEE MAYOR

The variety of rock walls spread across Donner Summit host many rock climbs, some reaching higher than 400 feet high. On summer days, you are likely to see rock climbers peppered across the textured Sierra granite with Donner Lake as a beautiful backdrop.

TRUCKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LYNN SAUNDERS, PRESIDENT/CEO 10065 DONNER PASS RD. TRUCKEE, CA 96161 530-587-8808; INFO@TRUCKEE.COM

FOLLOW US @VISITTRUCKEE FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN AND AROUND TRUCKEE

—TODD BURKES, CLIMBER, NURSE AT TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL

The disc golf course at Sierra College is a hidden gem, and it’s rated the third most difficult course in the state of California. My favorite thinking spot is a large outcropping by the 11th hole. From there you can see Squaw, Downtown Truckee, the railroad track, and the Truckee River.

—KIM BATEMAN, DEAN, SIERRA COLLEGE

Donner Summit just a short drive from Truckee quickly gets me into an alpine environment that feels like the high mountains of the East side of the Sierra or even the Alps. The summit has wildflowers, running streams, old windblown Juniper trees and rocky crags and vistas that make it a beautiful peaceful place.

—BILL SELINE, FIRE CHIEF, TRUCKEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, MOUNTAIN GUIDE FOR ALPINE SKILLS INTERNATIONAL

I love that Truckee combines an exciting downtown with amazing wilderness just a few miles away. Some of my favorite days are out on the single-track trails followed by meeting up with friends downtown and bumping into folks I know—it’s what makes this community feel so vibrant to me.

—MORGAN GOODWIN, TRUCKEE TOWN COUNCIL, ROUNDHOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIR

The Official Truckee Visitors Guide is published by Just Imagine Marketing and Design in cooperation with the Truckee Chamber of Commerce.

Publisher: Kathy Slocum Just Imagine Marketing and Design kathy@justimaginemktg.com; justimaginemktg.com Art Director: Lori Kunder Contributing Photographers: Richard Blair, ClickTahoe.com, ErskinePhotography.com, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., Grant Kaye Photography, Greg Palmer, Kyle Railton, SquawAlpine.com, Tahoe Sports Hub, Tahoe Star Tours, Tahoe Truckee School of Music, TruckeeDonner Recreation & Parks District, Laura Lawson Visconti.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this visitors guide.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce and Just Imagine Marketing and Design assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Printed in the U.S.A.

TRUCKEE.COM Begin Your Experience

in Historic Downtown Truckee VISIT THE CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER FOR TRIP PLANNING ASSISTANCE

Let the friendly staff at the Truckee California Welcome Center help you with lodging, dining, and activity choices. The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and conveniently located right off Interstate 80 in the Train Depot in historic downtown Truckee.

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The CWC is operated by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, Visit California, and Certified Folder Display Service. It is one of 16 CWCs operated throughout California, offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The CWCs serve as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your Truckee and California trip with plenty of local, regional, and statewide information.

10065 Donner Pass Rd | 530-587-2757; 866-443-2027 info@truckee.com | truckee.com | visitcalifornia.com Ruth Geresy, California Welcome Center Manager

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EXPLORE TRUCKEE

WHAT’S HAPPENING JANUARY

For details and complete list of events, visit Truckee.com.

MAY

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival Wanderlust Squaw Valley

Streets of Old Truckee

Truckee Antiques & Vintage Sale

Her Mountain—Northstar California Mountain Table—Northstar

Donner Lake Triathlon & Kids Triathlon

WinterPalooza—Tahoe Donner

Tevis Cup

FEBRUARY

AUGUST

Donner Party Hike Oktoberfest—Squaw Truckee Marathon & Half Reebok Spartan Race—Squaw

OCTOBER

Sagan Fondo Off-Road Cycling Race & Festival Lake Tahoe Cup Paddle Race Series Made in Tahoe Festival—Squaw Truckee Home & Building Show The Little Big Bike Festival Truckee Downtown Wine Walk & Shop

JUNE

Run the Runway

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

Truckee Thursdays

Winter Fireworks, Squaw

Great Trail Race

Sierra Crest Ultra Run

Truckee Historical Haunted Tour

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest—Squaw

Truckee River Day

MARCH

Castle Peak 100K Lake Tahoe Music Festival

Great Ski Race

Truckee Pro Rodeo

Snowfest Winter Carnival

Sierra Disc Golf Series—Sierra College

Wine ‘n Ice Carving Competition— Truckee River Winery

APRIL

NOVEMBER

Dinner Concert Lake Tahoe Music Festival Soroptimist Wine & Food Faire Truckee Running Festival Brewfest & Blue Grass—Northstar California

SEPTEMBER

Truckee Brew Fest Mama Bears Disc Golf Tourney Celebration—Donner Memorial

Turkey Trot

Running Wild Fun Run

Tree Lighting—Historic Downtown

Tough Mudder—Northstar California

Truckee Fly Fishing Film Tour Tahoe Film Festival

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show Truckee Thursdays Easter Weekend Activities

Lake Tahoe Summit Lacrosse

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe— Squaw

Peaks & Paws—Squaw

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

JULY

Earth Day Festival—Squaw Truckee Craw Thaw

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Copa de Las Sierra Soccer Tournament Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival

Firecracker Mile, Parade, Fireworks

Truckee Open Water Swim Classic

Truckee Thursdays

Trails & Vistas—Clair Tappaan

Tahoe Donner Concerts on the Green

Art & Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk

Lost and Found 30k/5k 6

DECEMBER Foam Fest—Squaw Tahoe Film Festival–Truckee Festive Fridays—Historic Downtown Fireworks—Northstar California

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

Our engaging academics and real-world adventures empower students to reach their full potential by cultivating intellectual growth, character, and confidence. Much more than occasional field trips, students spend 30+ days in the field each year engaging with experts on incredible adventures that will challenge them in unexpected ways.

Tahoe Expedition Academy is a Pre-K through 12th-Grade experiential learning school located in Truckee, California.

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If you happen

to look up at the heavens on a clear summer evening, you may find yourself taken aback by what you see: hundreds of twinkling bulbs in the sky. We like to call them stars. Welcome to the mountains.

Add stargazing to Truckee’s world-class activities: stars are literally more visible to the naked eye here. This is for two reasons: first, we have less light pollution, and thus our eyes can adjust to the darkness more readily. Second, at around 6,000ft, there is less atmosphere to muddle through—we’re literally closer to them.

The stars are especially brilliant when venturing a few miles out from town. While camping, I love to set up a hammock for just this purpose: turn off your camp lights, settle down, and enjoy. The twinkling will get brighter and brighter as your eyes adjust. It’s magic.

STARGAZING EVENTS IN TRUCKEE If camping isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other ways to get your star fix. Check out Tahoe Star Tours’ summer stargazing schedule at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar on Thursday through Saturday evenings from mid-June through August (come back in the winter for stargazing snowshoe tours complete with s’mores). Looking for something a little more adventurous? Tahoe Adventure Company leads Full Moon Kayak Tours—offered throughout the summer—for an unforgettable full moon stargazing experience on Lake Tahoe.

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY There’s nothing quite as breathtaking as witnessing the Milky Way with your naked eye. Second to that? Capturing that beauty with your camera. Truckee is the perfect place to learn astrophotography!

You’ll need the following: a DSLR (or really any camera that’s not your iPhone—even a GoPro will capture the Milky Way when tuned to the right settings), a tripod, and a headlamp. Settle on a composition ahead of time—do you want to shoot at Donner Summit with Rainbow Bridge in the foreground? Maybe out at Martis Valley? When planning your composition, you’ll want to know exactly where the Milky Way’s galactic plane will be in the sky, and especially, the bright galactic center. There are several helpful apps with VR technology to pinpoint star location during the day, so you can plan ahead. For best results, you’ll need to shoot when there’s no moon in the sky.

Of course, you can skip the guesswork and learn from a pro: Atelier regularly offers nightwalk photo courses with local photographer Grant Kaye, who will teach you how to use your camera properly to capture the heavens.

Whether you choose to enjoy the Milky Way with your naked eye on a clear night, through a powerful telescope atop a mountain, or within your camera lens—prepare to be wowed by the stunning, unspoiled beauty that can only be found here in the mountains.

Want to see more stars?

A 6-minute timelapse video of Truckee is in the works. The film not only shows the incredible beauty Truckee offers and its vibrant community, but also includes the night sky over Donner Lake. Shot and produced by longtime local photographer Grant Kaye, he describes one clip “as a panoramic view of the area with a fantastic intervention of a lightning storm and a brilliant display of the Milky Way.” Video will be released in 2018 and will be available for viewing on Truckee.com/timelapse.

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TRUCKEE/DONNER AREA BEST WESTERN PLUS—HOTEL TRUCKEE TAHOE 11331 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-587-4525; 888-670-7234; bwtruckeetahoehotel.com

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CEDAR HOUSE SPORT HOTEL 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-582-5655; cedarhousesporthotel.com

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DONNER LAKE INN B&B 10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee; 530-587-5574; donnerlakeinn.com

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DONNER LAKE VILLAGE 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-6081; 866-666-1291; donnerlakevillage.com

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HAMPTON INN AND SUITES 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee; 530-587-1197; 888-587-1197; hamptoninntruckee.com

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INN AT TRUCKEE 11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee; 530-587-8888; 888-773-6888; innattruckee.com

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LOCH LEVEN LODGE 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3773; 877-663-6637; lochlevenlodge.com

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LOST TRAIL LODGE 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee; 530-320-9268; losttraillodge.com

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RED LIGHT LODGING AND LOUNGE 10101 W River St; 530-536-0005; redlighttruckee.com

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RICHARD’S HOTEL 15758 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3662

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RIVER STREET INN 10009 East River St, Truckee; 530-550-9290; riverstreetinntruckee.com

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TRUCKEE DONNER LODGE 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee; 530-582-9999; 877-878-2533; truckeedonnerlodge.com

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TRUCKEE HOTEL 10007 Bridge St, Truckee; 530-587-4444; 800-659-6921; truckeehotel.com

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NORTHSTAR NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-1010; 800-466-6784; northstarcalifornia.com

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NORTHSTAR LODGE – WELK RESORTS 970 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-3900; welkresorts.com

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RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee; 530-562-3000; ritzcarlton.com

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TAHOE MOUNTAIN LODGING 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-550-3300; 855-816-6764; tahoemountainlodging.com

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OLYMPIC VALLEY OLYMPIC VILLAGE INN 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley; 530-581-6000; 800-845-5243; olympicvillageinn.com

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PLUMPJACK SQUAW VALLEY INN 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-1576; 800-323-7666; plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

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RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-6300; 800-327-3353; resortatsquawcreek.com

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SQUAW VALLEY LODGE 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-5500; 800-549-6742; squawvalleylodge.com

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THE VILLAGE AT SQUAW VALLEY 1985 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-584-1000; 866-818-6963; thevillageatsquaw.com

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OTHER REGIONAL AREAS BEST WESTERN PLUS BOOMTOWN CASINO & HOTEL Interstate 80, Exit 4, Verdi; 775-345-6000

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GREENHORN CREEK GUEST RANCH 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd, Quincy; 530-283-0930; 800-587-6820; greenhornranch.com

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TAHOE VISTANA INN 6549 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista; 530-546-2529; tahoevistanainn.net

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THE LODGE AT SUGAR BOWL 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden; 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com

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WOODWARD INN 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-1012; 530-426-3666; borealski.com

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CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE 19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-3632; 800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org

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VACATION RENTALS CASTLE PEAK VACATION RENTALS 21719 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 888-253-5551; castlepeak.com DONNER BLISS, PRIVATE HOME VACATION RENTAL Truckee; 415-496-5475; donnerbliss.com DONNER LAKE REALTY, INC. 15963 South Shore Dr, Truckee; 530-587-6055; donnerlakevacations.com DONNER LAKE VIEW CABIN RENTALS 13130 Donner Pass Rd; 415-954-2771; donnerlakevacationrental.com HOLLIDAY HOUSE Downtown Truckee; 530-583-0220; tahoegetaways.com MARTIS VALLEY ASSOCIATES 10880 Brockway Rd., Truckee; 530-587-8100; martisvalley.com PULLEN RENTAL GROUP 10270 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee; 530-550-7710; pullenrealtygroup.com THE RICHARDSON HOUSE INN 10154 High St, Truckee; 530-563-6874; therichardsonhouse.com TAHOE GETAWAYS 10010 Church St, Truckee; 530-386-5551; tahoegetaways.com TAHOE LUXURY PROPERTIES 135 River Rd, Tahoe City; 530-584-3444; tluxp.com TAHOE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES PO Box 3318, Truckee; 530-587-6077; tahoemtproperties.com TAHOE TRUCKEE HOMES, INC. 10098 Jibboom St, #104, Truckee; 530-412-3146; tahoetruckeehomes.com TAHOE TRUCKEE VACATION PROPERTIES 10059 Palisades, #1, Truckee; 530-582-6186; ttvh.com THE DOWNTOWN HOUSE VACATION RENTAL 10230 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-308-9584 TRUCKEE GETAWAY VACATION HOMES Truckee; 530-587-6969; truckeevacations.com TRUCKEE MOUNTAIN VACATION RENTALS 12716 Northwoods Blvd, Ste 6, Truckee; 530-587-5509; TMVR.com TRUCKEE PROPERTIES 12064 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-5990; truckeeproperties.com TRUCKEE RESERVATIONS 17400 Northwoods Blvd, Bldg B, Ste 102, Truckee; 530-582-5367;truckeereservations.com TURNKEY VACATION RENTALS 10050 Bridge St, Ste 4200, Truckee 530-214-5300; turnkeyvr.com VACASA 530-802-2343; vacasa.com/usa/tahoe/truckee

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TAHOE MOUNTAIN LODGING 4001 Northstar Dr, Ste 101, Truckee; 530-550-3300;tahoemountainlodging.com

Blissful R&R ECO-FRIENDLY AND EUROPEAN BEDDING AWARD-WINNING ACCOMMODATIONS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ATTENTION TO COMFORT

Authentic Thrills “CREATE YOUR TAHOE” – PERSONAL ADVENTURE CONCIERGE SERVICE

Private Dining CREATE YOUR EVENING – CUSTOM PRIVATE DINING AND EVENT VENUE HANDS ON COOKING CLASSES INTERACTIVE POP UP DINNERS

Three adventures: One Base Camp

2014 and 2015 Best Hotels in Lake Tahoe

10918 BROCKWAY RD. TRUCKEE CA 866.582.5655 CEDARHOUSESPORTHOTEL.COM

Slow down, breathe, unwind.

Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains only minutes from Lake Tahoe.

1.877.878.2533 10527 COLD STREAM ROAD | TRUCKEE, CA 96161 | WWW.TRUCKEEDONNERLODGE.COM

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TRUCKEE BIG LIFE

LOCAL

Matt Chappell OCCUPATION

Creative Director & Cofounder at OLAB OLAB is an unusual visual design studio. We take action and partner with companies to inject creativity, strategy, and design to create meaningful brand experiences.

YEARS IN TRUCKEE 15 years ORIGINALLY FROM

Sonoma County, CA WHY THE TRUCKEE AREA?

At first it was snowboarding, triathlon, and mountain biking that drew me to the area, and now it is the many close friends I have made, my incredible family, and the larger community that help inspire me everyday.

WHAT DOES BIG LIFE MEAN TO ME?

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For me, the idea behind a Truckee Big Life brings a smile to my face by way of simple pleasures: the crisp fresh air, alpine lakes, pine trees, and all of the recreation around, and that’s just the surface. The mountain terrain, the charter school that our daughters attend, the incredible people that I get to work with, and the overall stoke that flows with the weather, keeps my heart sharp, youthlike, and full.

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Recently renovated with a beautiful contemporary style • Situated within minutes of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Downtown Truckee & numerous world-class ski resorts • Competitive rates, clean rooms, free continental breakfast • Dining options within walking distance

MAKING YOU

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11506 DEERFIELD DRIVE TRUCKEE, CA 530.587.8888 | 888.773.6888 | I N N A T T R U C K E E . C O M — P E T F R I E N D LY —

11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA Tel: (530) 587-1197 For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197

www.hamptoninntruckee.com

Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

Dog-friendly accommodations | Fitness & business center | Free high speed WiFi Newly renovated guestrooms | Complimentary breakfast | Heated pool & 640 sq ft spa

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COYOTE MOON 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-0886; coyotemoongolf.com

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GRAEAGLE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE 6934 California 89, Graeagle; 530-836-2323; playgraeagle.com

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GRAY’S CROSSING 11406 Henness Rd, Truckee; 800-217-7554; golfintahoe.com

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INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE 955 Fairway Blvd, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com

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INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN COURSE 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com

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NORTHSTAR, CALIFORNIA 168 Basque Dr, Truckee; 530-562-2490; northstarcalifornia.com

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OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE 7900 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach; 520-546-9909; oldbrockway.com

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OLD GREENWOOD GOLF COURSE 12915 Fairway Dr, Truckee; 530-550-7010; golfintahoe.com

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PLUMAS PINES GOLF RESORT 402 Poplar Valley Rd, Graeagle; 520-836-1420; plumaspinesgolf.com

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PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee; 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

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RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 800-327-3363; squawcreek.com

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SCHAFFER’S MILL GOLF & LAKE CLUB 9045 Heartwood Dr, Truckee; 530-582-6964; schaffersmill.com

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TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE 215 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1516; tahoecitygolf.com

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TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee; 530-587-9443; tahoedonner.com

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THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT 348 Bear Run, Clio; 530-832-5067; nakomagolfresort.com

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If you love Mountain Home style, Mountain Home Center is a must stop during your Truckee visit. Our store changes with the seasons, offering unique selections chosen to delight. Located in the historic Loading Dock building at 10115 Donner Pass Road • 530.550.8800 • www.MountainHomeCenter.com

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Open Sunday thru’ Thursday 10AM to 5PM Friday and Saturday 10AM to 6PM

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pecialty coffee is grown above 6,000ft, and here in Truckee, it’s also roasted at 6,000ft. Meet DRINK COFFEE DO STUFF: coffee roastery and outdoor lifestyle brand founded last year by former professional snowboarder Nick Visconti.

Truckee set the stage for a snowboarding career that would take him all over the world. The love affair with coffee originated on the Saas-Fee glacier in Switzerland: after partaking in the European ritual of caffeine, action, repeat, Nick was hooked. Following a five-year roasting tenure in the Pacific Northwest, it was time to retire home, and DRINK COFFEE DO STUFF was born.

With distribution all over Northern California—and creeping to other territories quickly—Nick is not only changing the specialty coffee game, but inspiring a life lived adventurously along the way. A Truckee life.

10112 DONNER PASS RD., TRUCKEE

(530) 587-5444 LAGALLERIATRUCKEE.COM

LEARN MORE AT DRINKCOFFEEDOSTUFF.COM.

Considering Truckee-Tahoe Real Estate? Contact Alison Elder.

ELDER GROUP TAHOE

Alison Elder Real Estate Advisor, Par tner 530.582.8103 tahoe@alisonelder.com eldergrouptahoerealestate.com alisonelder.evusa.com

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TRUCKEE-DONNER RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

For additional info or small group reservations, call or visit the TDRPD at:

530-582-7720 tdrpd.com TRUCKEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Located at 8924 Donner Pass Rd. at the Pioneer Center Roundabout. Youth and adult programs, camps, classes, indoor track, fitness center, climbing wall, and meeting rooms. The gym has the ability to support up to two full court basketball games, two volleyball courts, two futsal games and four pickleball courts. Drop in basketball and pickleball games are ongoing throughout the year.

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK Just 1/2 mile south of downtown, 10050 Brockway Rd., this park offers 62-acres of facilities including tennis and basketball courts, picnic sites, ballfields, batting cage, and children’s play area. Most areas may be reserved by application at the Rec & Park office.

LEGACY TRAIL Starting at the Regional Park to Riverview Sports Park, the paved trail allows for biking, walking, and dogs on leashes along the Truckee River. The scenic trail exhibits 12 different native and naturalized plant communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches along the way.

SKATE PARK Located at Truckee River Regional Park on the corner of Brockway Rd. and Estates Dr., the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities.

TRUCKEE DISC GOLF COURSE Located the backside of Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee Disc Golf Course has 18 holes with scenic views of the Truckee River and surrounding mountains. The first hole is just off the main parking lot.

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“SALTY” GEBHARDT AMPHITHEATER This landscaped bowl in the Regional Park offers sloped lawn seating for up to 2,000 people. The Amphitheater is the site of the Music in the Park concerts on Wednesday nights, beginning in June. Available to rent.

TRUCKEE ICE SKATING RINK Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, features public skating, skate rentals, snack bar, group and private lessons for all age groups, broomball leagues, and more. Open December through mid-March.

RIVERVIEW SPORTS PARK A 30-acre park, 12200 Joerger Dr. Featuring multi-purpose fields for soccer and football, Ultimate Frisbee, softball field, BMX track, pump track, bocce courts, non-traditional playground, and covered picnic area. Truckee River Legacy Trail access.

MEADOW PARK On Donner Trail Rd., located directly behind the Truckee Donner Public Utility building, the park features ball fields, playground, picnic area, and an open turf for play.

BILL ROSE PARK This small neighborhood play area is located in Gateway, at Tahoe Dr. and Spring Lake. It features tot lot, picnic tables and playground equipment.

GLENSHIRE FIELD A six-acre park on Dorchester Dr. located adjacent to Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for soccer fields and one youth softball/ baseball field.

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE 9 hole, par 35 with driving range at 10040 Reynold Wy. 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

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ALL PHOTOS © TRUCKEE-DONNER RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

MCIVER ARENA Located at 10899 Brockway Rd. Dirt arena with sloped grass seating and livestock corral. Home to the Annual Truckee Rodeo.

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER The center is located at 10064 Church St., just a block off Donner Pass Rd., downtown. Newly renovated theatre/auditorium, stage, meeting rooms, kitchen. Available to rent.

Grounds include playground & lawn area.

TRUCKEE INDOOR COMMUNITY POOL Swim year-round at the new Indoor Community Pool including a 10-lane competition lap pool measuring 25 yards, as well as a warm-water pool with a temperature of 90 degrees. The warm-water pool—perfect for kids or senior fitness, those rehabbing from leg injuries and those learning to swim—features a beach-like entry, two lap lanes, a lazy river, a splash pad and two water slides, including a 12-foot spiral slide as well as an airplane-shaped slide for small children. The lap pool includes recreational rope climbing, a diving board, float toys and basketball.

Fitness classes and swim lessons are also available to attend.

VETERANS HALL Located at 10214 High St., this Truckee landmark features small gym/auditorium with stage, meeting rooms and kitchen/ dining area. Available to rent including overnight rentals.

TRUCKEE BIKE PARK & PUMP TRACK See page 37.

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TRUCKEE BIG LIFE

LOCAL

Alice Cotter, PH.D. OCCUPATION

Musicologist and owner of Little Bird Music YEARS IN TRUCKEE

7 years ORIGINALLY FROM

Nevada City, CA WHY THE TRUCKEE AREA?

I love that Truckee is a community of people who have chosen to live here for the same reasons: skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor adventure.

It’s always been a dream to raise our family in Truckee, and here we are.

WHAT DOES BIG LIFE MEAN TO ME?

© ERSKINEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

We live in a modest place, but we couldn’t imagine a more rich life.

Our backyard is the Sierra Nevada mountain range, full of endless opportunities to explore. It’s also clear that the community places enormous value on the environment, education, and the arts and music. What an honor to live in a town that shares the values that are most important to our family.

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EXPLORE TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE.COM/ FOODSCENE MEAL CODES: B = Breakfast; BL = Breakfast & Lunch; L = Lunch; D = Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $ = Inexpensive (Under $10); $$ = Moderate ($10–$20); $$$ = Premium (Over $20)

PLACES TO DINE 1882 BAR & GRILL—RIVER STREET INN 10009 East River St; 530-550-9222 ALDER CREEK CAFE 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694

SERVED

PRICE

LD

$-$$

L

$-$$

LD/wknds

$$

BACKYARD BAR & BBQ Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000

D

$$

BAR OF AMERICA 10042 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2626

LD

$

BEST PIES PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1111

LD

$$

BLUE COYOTE BAR AND GRILL 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-7777

LD

$-$$

BOOMTOWN RESTAURANTS 2100 Garson Rd, Verdi; 800-648-3790

BLD

$=$$

BURGER ME! 10418 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8852

LD

$

CASA BAEZA 10004 Bridge St; 530-587-2161

LD

$

COFFEE AND 10106 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123

BL

$

COFFEEBAR 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000

BL

$-$$

COFFEEBAR BAKERY 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554

BL

$-$$

CORNICE CANTINA 1725 Squaw Valley Loop; 530-452-4362

LD

$$$

COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT Brockway Rd; 530-587-5711

D

$$

COYOTE MOON BAR AND GRILLE 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-550-2211

LD

$

DAIRY QUEEN 11355 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7055

LD

$

AULD DUBLINER Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6041

Step back

into history...

Pioneer

MONUMENT CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

V

isitors are welcome year-round at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center featuring compelling new interactive exhibits that tell the stories of the Emigrant Experience, the Donner Party, the Land of the Washoe, Chinese construction of the railroad, and early motoring adventures over Donner Pass.

SierraStateParks.org 530-582-7892 Free to the public • Daily guided walks TRUCKEE’S OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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PLACES TO DINE

SERVED

PRICE

DINING ROOM AT SUGAR BOWL 530-426-9000

D

$$$

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN 13720 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3555

BL

$-$$

DRUNKEN MONKEY 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-582-9755

LD

$$

EASTSIDE DELI 10068 Hirschdale Rd; 530-448-4650

BL

$-$$

EL TORO BRAVO 10186 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3557

LD

$$

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337

LD

$$

FIRESIDE PIZZA COMPANY 1985 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-5846150

LD

$$

FLAME OF INDIA 11421 Deerfield Dr; 530-563-5078

LD

$-$$

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA 11782 Donner Pass Rd; 530536-5035

LD

$-$$

GLENSHIRE PIZZA COMPANY 10095 Dorchester, Unit E; 530536-5100

LD

$-$$

GOLDEN ROTISSERIE 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4847

LD

$

BL BLD

INXPOT Village at Northstar; 530-536-5046 JAX AT THE TRACKS 10144 West River St; 530-550-7450 LA BAMBA 11760 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3516 LOS ARCOS MEXICAN GRILL Village at Northstar; 530-386-3171 MAKI ALI 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1144

D LD

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK & FISH MARKET 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000

LD

$-$$

OLD 40 BAR & GRILL 19320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-426-3635

LD

$-$$

OLD TOWN TAP 10164 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-5233

LD

$-$$

PANDA EXPRESS 11262 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8881

LD

$

L

$$

PHILOSOPHY 10412 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5129

LD

$-$$

PIANETA RISTORANTE 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694

LD

$$

PIZZA ON THE HILL Tahoe Donner Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd; 530-582-9669

LD

$$

PJ’S BAR AND GRILL AT GRAY’S CROSSING 111406 Henness Rd; 530-550-5801

LD

$$-$$$

PETRA’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600

PLUMPJACK CAFÉ 1920 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-583-1576

BLD

$$$

RED TRUCK 10356 Truckee Airport Rd; 530-587-1394

BL

$-$$

RESTAURANT TROKAY 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1040

D

$$$

$-$$

ROCKER@SQUAW Village at Squaw; 530-584-6080

LD

$-$$

$-$$

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0577

LD

$$

$-$$

RUBICON PIZZA COMPANY Village at Northstar; 530-562-2199

LD

$$

$

SANDY’S PUB Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300

LD

$$

SIAM CUISINE RESTAURANT 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0503

LD

$$

SIX PEAKS GRILLE Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300

BD

$$-$$$

SQUEEZE IN 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9814

BL

$$

BLD

$-$$

BL

$

BLD

$

LD

$$

BLD

$$-$$$

MARG’S TACO BISTRO 10164 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6274

LD

$-$$

MARTIS VALLEY GRILLE & BAR (The Turn) Northstar Golf Course; 530-562-3460 (seasonal)

LD

$$

BLD

$

SWEET POTATOES DELI Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300

$

TACO BELL 12277 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-9330

MANZANITA Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000

MARTY’S CAFE 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8208 MCDONALD’S 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3880

BLD

MELLOW FELLOW 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927

D

$-$$

MONTAGNA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter)

D

$$-$$$

MOODY’S BISTRO, BAR & BEATS 10007 Bridge St; 530-587-8688

LD

$$-$$$

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN 12036 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4535

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TACOS JALISCO 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1131

LD

$

TAVERN 6,330’ Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200

LD

$$-$$$

TC’S PUB Village at Northstar; 530-562-2250

LD

$$$

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Sushi, Asian Tapas, Sake Lounge • Innovative Fresh Cuisine Gluten and Wheat Free Menu • Take-Out 11253 Brockway Rd. #105, Truckee CA • 530-582-9755 www.drunkenmonkeysushi.com

WHAT’S BREWING IN TRUCKEE:

A Guide to Local Craft Beer

By Laura Lawson Visconti

On any

FiftyFifty Brewing Co., founded in Truckee in 2007, has become a global brand. Distributed in over 20 states and 10 countries, they have captured 20+ international and national awards for quality and innovation. They recently completed a major expansion enabling them to increase their production capabilities. Not surprisingly, they were rated by USA Today as one of the Top Mountain Town Breweries in the country. FiftyFifty self-proclaims they make “the best damn beer possible.” Their award-winning Eclipse barrelaged Imperial Stout proves just that.

Local hot spot Alibi Ale Works finally answers the “what to do on a Tuesday night in Truckee” question. Highlights include bingo nights and a vivacious live music calendar. I’m not ashamed to say I’ve worked my way through the entire nacho menu (order the Mediterranean).

And let’s not forget about that daring beer lineup.

Don’t miss the Rye IPA, Dark Saison or Berliner Solo. All beers are made with water straight from Lake Tahoe—what’s not to love?

Truckee’s hidden secret, Tahoe Mountain Brewing, is not to be missed. The Pioneer Center taproom is a cozy spot to escape after a long day—I have fond memories of spending sunny summer afternoons here with friends after a long bike ride. Their brews are simply fantastic —the Provisions Saison might be my favorite beer in all of Tahoe—but you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. First time? Try one of the barrel-aged ales.

© GRANT KAYE PHOTOGRAPHY AND FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

All beers are made with water straight from Lake Tahoe— what’s not to love?

given day, Truckee visitors and locals alike enjoy their après just as much as the activity that inspired it. With a bourgeoning craft beer scene bubbling down the road in Reno and world-class breweries in nearby Auburn and Sacramento, Truckee holds its own.

Another favorite haunt is Brickeltown’s Mellow Fellow: brew pup and local watering hole complete with darts, trivia nights, and a fabulous revolving beer menu. With a great mix of ambitious ales and tried-and-true favorites, Mellow Fellow serves up some of the best beer you can get your hands on in Truckee. Enjoy happy hour lounging at one of the fire pits on the newly revamped patio outside. Cheers!

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PLACES TO DINE

MARKETS/DELIS/BUTCHER SHOPS/FISH MARKETS/ JUICE BARS

SERVED

PRICE

THAI DELICACY 11253 Brockway Rd, Ste 101; 530-550-1269

LD

$-$$

THE LIVING ROOM Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000

LD

$$

COPPER LANE CAFE Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793

THE LODGE 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner; 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch)

LD

$$

FULL BELLY DELI 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103; 530-550-9516

THE LODGE AT SUGAR BOWL DINING ROOM 629 Sugar Bowl Rd; 530-426-9000

D

$$$

THE STATION 10130 West River St; 530-550-9900

LD

$

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY INC. 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-1852

BL

$

TRUCKEE BAGEL & JUICE BAR 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991

BL

$

TRUCKEE TAVERN AND GRILL 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-4911

LD

$$-$$$

TWENTY-TWO BISTRO & BAR Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6170

LD

$$

VILLAGE PIZZERIA 11329 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7171

LD

$$

WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP 10080 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7574

BL

$

WILD CHERRIES 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602

BL

$-$$

WONG’S GARDEN 11430 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-1831

LD

$$

THE STATION 10130 West River St; 530-550-9900

YAMAKAI FISH & SUSHI CO. Village at Northstar; 530-562-2188

LD

$$

TRUCKEE BAGEL & JUICE BAR 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991

ZANO’S FAMILY ITALIAN & PIZZERIA 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7411

LD

$-$$

TRUCKEE RV PARK GENERAL STORE & EASTSIDE DELI 10068 Hirschdale Rd; 530-448-4650

ZURI’S COFFEE CO. 11357 Donner Pass Rd, Ste G; 530-536-5151

BL

$-$$

ZANDER’S SPIRITS TRUCKEE 11008 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1760

GLENSHIRE GENERAL STORE 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-587-1819 MARTY’S PROVISIONS 12030 Donner Pass Rd; 530-414-8214 THE MILL JUICE SHOP 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 100; 775-745-1807 MI PUEBLITO MARKET 11430 Deerfield Dr, Ste B4; 530-536-5038 MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK & FISH MARKET 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000

WINE + BREWS

MOUNTAIN VALLEY MEATS 11209 Brockway Rd; 530-550-7197 NEW MOON NATURAL FOOD STORE/JUICE BAR 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7426 PORT OF SUBS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-5230 SAFEWAY 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 SAVE MART 11399 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5522 SODA SPRINGS GENERAL STORE 21719 Donner Pass Rd; 530-426-3080 STICKS MARKET 13710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8891 SUBWAY 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3343

Z MARKETPLACE 12716 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-1717

ALIBI ALE WORKS 10069 Bridge St; alibialeworks.com

CATERERS

ART TRUCKEE WINE BAR 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3423

BIG BLUE Q OF TAHOE 530-308-1376

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530 582-0429

CHEF RON ALLEN 530-902-0128

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337

EL TORO BRAVO CATERING 530-587-3557

FRITES: GOURMET FIRES & CRAFT BEER Village Northstar

FULL BELLY DELI & FBD CATERING 530-550-9516; 530-550-9125

MELLOW FELLOW GASTROPUB 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927

HEY CHEF! 530-582-4882

MOUNTAIN BLUE TERRACE Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000

HIGH POINTE EVENT CATERING 530-414-3357

PAST TIME CLUB 10096 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9219

MARTY’S MOBILE BARBECUE 530-414-8214

PETRA’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600

NORTH TAHOE CATERING 530-386-1788

PHILOSOPHY 10412 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5129

PICNIC 530-401-6911

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWERY TAPROOM 10990 Industrial Way; 530-587-3409

RED TRUCK 530-386-0257

THE POUR HOUSE 10075 Jibboom St; 530-550-9664

SACRED ARTICHOKE CATERING 530-414-3368

TOURIST CLUB 10010 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7775

WHEN PIGS FLY BBQ 530-994-1098

TRUCKEE BREWING CO. 10736 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1 & 2; 530-545-2114

SWEET TREATS

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY 11467 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4626

BUD’S ICE CREAM 10108 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3177

UNCORKED-TRUCKEE 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9800

COFFEEBAR BAKERY 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554

UNCORKED AT SQUAW VALLEY Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080

EURO SWEETS & SNACKS Village at Northstar & Village at Squaw; 530-581-0600

COFFEE + TEA HOUSES

JERKY JUNCTION & CANDY CABOOSE 11041 Donner Pass Rd; 530-401-0035

CAFE BLUE Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000

LITTLE TRUCKEE ICE CREAMERY 15628 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2884

CHA FINE TEAS OF TRUCKEE 12030 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5043

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6556

COFFEEBAR 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000

SUMMIT SWIRL 11325 Deerfield Dr; 530-414-4080

COFFEEBAR BAKERY 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554

THE BAKERY 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5336

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS 10009 West River St, Ste B; 530-550-9239

THE TREAT BOX BAKERY 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6554

PACIFIC CREST COFFEE 10736 Pioneer Trail, Ste 13; 530-536-5135

ZURI’S COFEE CO. 11357 Donner Pass Rd, Ste G; 530-536-5151

STARBUCKS 11355 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-4583 STARBUCKS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 STARBUCKS 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 STARBUCKS Village at Northstar; 530-448-1096 STARBUCKS Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-1000 STICKS MARKET 13710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8891 TUFF BEANS 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5191 WILD CHERRIES COFFEE HOUSE 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602 ZURI’S COFEE CO. 11357 Donner Pass Rd, Ste G; 530-536-5151

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TRUCKEE BIG LIFE

LOCAL

Katie Geresy OCCUPATION

Interior Architectural Designer at Kelly & Stone Architects YEARS IN TRUCKEE

I was fortunate to have been born in beautiful Truckee. Minus the four years I spent going to school and time traveling, I have been here my entire life. I graduated from UC Davis.

ORIGINALLY FROM

Beautiful Truckee, CA WHY THE TRUCKEE AREA?

How could you not? The times I have left Truckee to travel, I always come back with a much fonder appreciation of this beautiful and special place.

The outdoors has always been my preferred lifestyle and Truckee has it all...skiIng in the winter, hiking and lake adventure in the summer, with so much in between.

I work hard to play harder! Weekends in the winter always consist of at least one ski day and possibly an Apres after. In the summer, I spend time after work soaking up the sunshine at either the Truckee River Winery, playing bocce ball or on the softball field or playing competitive Z league co-ed softball. The weekends in the summer you’ll typically find me backpacking in the area or lounging by the lake. There is so much adventure to be had in this beautiful home we call Truckee.

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WHAT DOES BIG LIFE MEAN TO ME?

PLAY OUTDOORS

CAMP + RV PARKS

BOCA RESERVOIR

# OF SITES

TRAILERS

ELEVATION

TOILETS

BOCA CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

20

limited

5626

vault

NOTES

BOCA REST CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

25

yes

5647

vault

BOCA SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

17

5922

vault

BOYINGTON MILL CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

12

yes

5645

vault

252

yes

6046

vault/recirc.

RV dump facilities

7

yes 5976

recirculating

reserve only

6500

vault

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR LOGGER CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777 DAVIES CREEK CAMPGROUND 530-587-3558 EMIGRANT GROUP CAMP (2) 50-person sites; (2) 25-person sites

trailer/dump

HWY 89 NORTH SAGEHEN CAMPGROUND

10

LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

30

PROSSER FAMILY 877-444-6777

29

yes

PROSSER RANCH GROUP SITE 877-444-6777; (1) 50-person site

5700

vault

5800

vault

6200

vault

reserve only

UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

26

yes

6100

vault

LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE CAMPGROUND 877-444-6777

15

yes

6000

vault

GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558; handicap access

75

yes

5800

vault

GOOSE MEADOWS CAMPGROUND Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558

25

yes

5800

vault

SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558

19

yes

5800

vault

19

yes

5800

vault

COACHLAND RV PARK 10100 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-3071; coachlandrvpark.com

131

full hook up

5900

restrooms

RV dump facilities

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Donner Lake; 530-582-7892; reserveamerica.com

154

yes

6200

restrooms

facilities

MARTIS CREEK LAKE ALPINE MEADOWS CAMPGROUND 11989 Martis Dam Rd; 530-587-8113

25

yes

5800

vault

TAHOE DONNER-ALDER CREEK CAMPGROUND 13813 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9462; tahoedonner.com/campground.html

45

full hook up

restrooms

RV dump facilities

TRUCKEE RV PARK 10068 Hirschdale Rd; 530-448-4650

50

full hook up

restrooms

facilities

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EXPLORE TRUCKEE

A CREATIVE CULTURE

Inspired by

natural beauty and mountain scenery, Truckee is home

Art enables us to find

to a creative culture that is unique in community spirit, inclusivity and

ourselves and lose ourselves

individual creativity. Over the years Truckee has attracted and grown a

at the same time.

vibrant, entrepreneurial, artistic community which has birthed over a dozen art galleries and exhibit spaces, created continuous year-round artistic

—Thomas Merton

and cultural events, inspired numerous public art pieces across Town, and most recently created a new 3,400 square foot makerspace that offers the community a place to learn, build and practice a wide variety of art and creative skills.

INSPIRED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

If you’re looking to tap into your own creative juices, there are many inspired learning opportunities such as art workshops and hands-on educational experiences in addition to gallery talks, art lectures, and special presentations. To learn more, visit Truckee.com.

MAKERSPACE—TRUCKEE ROUNDHOUSE The 3,400 sf community makerspace, Truckee Roundhouse, is a community-operated shop or workshop where people with common interests—often in computers, machining, technology, science, digital art or electronic art—can meet, socialize and collaborate.

Truckeeroundhouse.org; 10356 Truckee Airport Rd., Hangar E3.

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PUBLIC ART

There’s lot of local art popping up around Truckee. Some of the latest cool exhibits of local artists include: “The Band,” a set of four recycled steel sculptures can be seen along Donner Pass Road in Brickelltown.

Created by Mountain Forge, a local family owned blacksmith shop, “The Band” was designed and fabricated as prototypes for a commissioned display in San Francisco. “The Band brings a little color, a little movement, and a little sound if you will, to match the modern vibe of downtown Truckee,” explains Toni Standteiner, lead blacksmith on the project.

“Locomotion” giant bike sculpture by Fred Besch stands at the entrance of a mini-plaza in Brickelltown.

Besch, originally from New York, is a brilliant and creative artist fascinated by all things mechanical from an early age. A landscape contractor by trade, Besch owns Earthworks, a Truckee-based landscape construction company.

“DeRailed” bike rack made from Donner Summit railroad tracks, made by Bernie LaForest of Striker Forge, can be seen in the center island in front of the Train Depot.

“Mountain Flowers” playful 16’ tall metal flowers planted in the roundabout greet those going to the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Designed and donated by local artist Troy Corliss of local Gallery 5830’.

There are several other public art installations around Truckee, visit TruckeeCulturalDistrict.com to learn more.

ANNUAL CULTURAL EVENTS May:

Made in Tahoe Festival

June:

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show

June–August:

Truckee Thursdays

September:

Art & Soul

September:

Trails & Vistas – Art Hikes

September:

Donner Party Hike

October:

Truckee’s Haunted Historic Tour

ONGOING First Fridays:

Various downtown art galleries stay open late, host artist showings, offering tasty food bites and beverages

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IN A SMALL TOWN

By Christina Nemec

If there’s one thing that’s true about Truckee, it’s this: Our local offerings for family fun rate second to none.

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Donner State Park never disappoints. It’s the

perfect place for families wanting to combine an educational museum experience with camping, hiking, biking, boat rentals, swimming, and even snowshoeing. Forget the TV and the internet.

Unplug and connect.

The Junior Ranger Program is ideal for children between 7 and 12 who have an interest in hiking and observing nature. Earn badges. Make friends. It’s free of charge for those who have paid parking or camping fees.

The Sierra Speaker Series takes place on the third Saturday of every month and has featured experts presenting information on exciting topics ranging from legendary winters to mountain lions. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.. The presentations run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments and wine are available for purchase. Free ($5 donations appreciated) For details visit sierrastateparks.org or call 530-583-9911.

Tahoe Donner, a popular Truckee subdivision set just off 1-80, opens a number of its fabulous amenities to the public.

Come join the friends and families who make recreating part of a healthy and joyful lifestyle.

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Tahoe Donner Driving Range and Golf Course: This beautiful mountain course boasts “epic elevation changes,” which contribute to a fabulous mountain golf experience. Check out Tahoe Donner’s special offers for junior golfers.

Alder Creek Adventure Center/Equestrian Center: There’s nothing like seeing wildflowers and crossing mountain streams on horseback. Fun for kids and adults, Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center provides gentle horses and guided trail rides during summer. Horse camps help young riders build confidence and skill.

Tahoe Donner Campground: Get your family camping! Tent and RV sites are available with running water, showers, electricity, restrooms, and WiFi. Set alongside a babbling creek, this campground provides an easy way for your clan to experience the Sierra Nevada wilderness. Build campfires by night. Hike or bike by day.

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area: Focused on family and fun, the Tahoe Donner Ski Hill is the perfect place for learning to ski. Rely on a friendly staff and great instructors to make your day the best.

Alder Creek Adventure Center/Cross Country Ski Area: Begin exploring what USA Today rated as one of the top-three ranking cross country ski areas in the U.S. Your family will love gathering here to build skills under the guidance of dedicated instructors.

Dogs are welcome on 7 km of trails. Select trails are also open to fat tire biking.

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place for parents and little ones to come together in an atmosphere of creative play and discovery. Its rotating exhibits give parents and children endless opportunities to imagine and build new stories. This is a great option for rainy days and birthday parties. Interact and bond.

Special events—From puppet shows to Daddy and Me Nights, the KidZone Museum makes family times magical and meaningful.

For details visit kidzonemuseum.org or 530-587KIDS (5437)

Truckee Thursdays weekly street festival is a favorite family tradition during the summer months. A perfect way to end a summer day or kick off a night on the town, Truckee Thursdays transforms Historic Downtown Truckee into a lively venue where local artisans, organizations and businesses and promote their products and services. You’ll see everything from bee keepers sharing samples of local honey to craftsmen selling handmade furniture to environmental organizations promoting awareness.

Bopping with live music, a beer garden, and food vendors, Truckee Thursdays is a great place to stroll and soak in the perfection of summer evenings in the Truckee.

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Moody’s Jazz Camps: A must-

do for musically inclined kids. For five mornings during the summer, kids and top-notch jazz musicians from all over the country jam and talk music theory at Moody’s Restaurant located in Historic Downtown Truckee. Evenings, campers perform songs before appreciative parents and Moody’s patrons to put an extra-fun spin on Truckee Thursdays. This program is free. Register in advance.

For details visit moodysjazzcamp.com.

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The KidZone Museum is an ideal

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District provides visitors

with dozens of fun and affordable ways to spend summer or winter days. Enroll in a dance or exercise class, sign up for puppy school, or join a sports league or play a round of golf. Arrange a game of basketball during the free gym hours or run the indoor track when the weather is harsh. The rotating schedule of events makes it easy to get in shape and socialize.

Climbing wall: Kids can begin mastering the basics of climbing with instructors.

Community swimming pool: Dive into the lap pool or splash and play. This space is great for the whole family.

Skating rink For details visit tdrpd.org.

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Disc Golf

Located on the beautiful Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee Campus right off I-80, this wooded disc golf course is ranked as the third most difficult course in California. Play this 18-basket course that offers elevation changes on each hole. It

is best suited for experienced players.

The Sierra College gate is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. There is a $3 parking fee for parking on campus. No smoking. Dogs are not allowed. For after-hours playing, parking is available at the shopping center across the street with no fees.

The Truckee Regional Park Disc Golf Course, built in 1999, has been a popular family attraction for many years. Situated alongside the Truckee River, this course provides scenic views combined with easy access to Truckee’s Regional Park and amphitheater. This is a slightly hilly to flat course that is easy to navigate and play. It is ideal for beginners and groups who have children and dogs (on leashes). This course, located on Brockway Road by the Truckee Regional Park, is free for all and is open until 10:00 p.m. everyday.

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Trout Creek Trail

If you’re in the mood to talk a leisurely bike ride, walk, or skate between Tahoe Donner and Downtown Truckee, hop on the Trout Creek Trail.

This is an ideal way to spend some family time. The scenic trail is moderately hilly and offers just the right amount of exercise to start off your day or wind up an evening. It offers lovely views of Coyote Moon Golf course, Trout Creek, and rugged mountain terrain.

Try using the trail as way to head down to Truckee Thursdays. Just park and walk! Benches and trash cans line this paved trail and make it easy to relax as you make your way up or down.

The trail is accessible from Northwoods Blvd. in Tahoe Donner and the new ‘’Trout Creek Pocket Park’’ on Bridge Street in Downtown Truckee.

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Tahoe Truckee Airport Park

There’s nothing like spending an afternoon simply watching planes take off and land at a little airport. Identifying the various makes and models of airplanes or watching them navigate the wind is a delightful experience made especially enjoyable by spectacular views like the ones we have at Truckee Tahoe Airport. Grab lunch or a sweet treat from Red Truck Café while the kids play at the grassy park located right off the runway.

Bask in the warm summer sun and relax. Roger that!

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Piping Rock Equestrian Center

features both English and Western riding instruction ideal for the serious rider and the novice, alike. Enjoying trail rides and summer camps will help you and yours develop love and respect for our awesome four-hoofed friends. As an added bonus, horseback riding is also available in snow.

Book parties and special events, too.

For details visit pipingrockhorses.com.

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TRUCKEE BIG LIFE

LOCAL

Hardy Bullock OCCUPATION

Director of Aviation & Community Services Truckee Tahoe Airport District YEARS IN TRUCKEE

27 years ORIGINALLY FROM

Nevada City, CA WHY THE TRUCKEE AREA?

I came to Truckee because I wanted to ski and climb while going to college at the University of Nevada Reno. The community was full of people who climbed, kayaked, and skied. I had a good job ski patrolling during the winter and the slow shoulder seasons offered a quiet time to enjoy the crags or kayak and cycle.

Balance! I enjoy working hard and I really enjoy playing hard. From my doorstep I can go running with my daughter and never see a soul. We camp and boat at Stampede and Donner and Tahoe, all just a short trip away. I often travel for work.

Easy access to a regional hub airport allowing global travel in a timely manner, is a huge benefit to the Reno/ Tahoe community. Our community is amazing. If you stand in a crowd there are always exceptional people who do meaningful things—things that help people. I’m inspired by people who serve their community, work, raise a family and still take time to enjoy the Truckee Tahoe Region. That is a life with purpose, that’s a Big Life! This is why I call Truckee home.

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PLAY OUTDOORS

HIKING RESOURCES USDA-Forest Service Truckee Ranger District 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. 530-587-3558 fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/trails.com; truckeetrails.org

HIKE + BIKE DONNER SUMMIT

TRUCKEE RIVER LEGACY TRAIL

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (PCT)

The long distance hiking trail is 2,650 miles long that runs from Canada to Mexico primarily through protected wilderness. There are several access points in the Truckee area.

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP TRAIL

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MILEAGE: 0.5 mile loop DIFFICULTY: Very easy USE LEVEL: Very heavy ACCESS: Unattended parking is not permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit. On the south side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Crest Trail.

Follow the directions and turn east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one way), and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one way).

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (PCT) I-80 TO DONNER SUMMIT

MILEAGE: 6.0 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Difficult USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail.

MT. JUDAH LOOP

MILEAGE: 4.5 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: Pacific Crest Trail—From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn into the unpaved parking lot before the snow gate and begin the hike on the PCT heading south.

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (PCT) DONNER SUMMIT TO SQUAW VALLEY

MILEAGE: 15 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Very difficult USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: You will need two cars to hike this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. Pacific Crest Trail—From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn into the unpaved parking lot before the snow gate and begin the hike on the PCT heading south.

LOWER LOLA MONTEZ LAKE TRAIL

MILEAGE: 6.5 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Light TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: Soda Springs ACCESS: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80. On the north side of the freeway follow the paved road east past the fire station for 0.3 mile to the parking area.

CASTLE PEAK

MILEAGE: 5.3 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Heavy TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: Norden ACCESS: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt.

HOLE IN THE GROUND

MILEAGE: 7.8 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Difficult to very difficult. PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for hikers, due to length, altitude, and lack of bailout options.

USE LEVEL: Moderate TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: Norden, Independence Lake, Soda Springs ACCESS: Take the Castle Peak exit off I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak Road approximately 1.5 miles.

MILEAGE: 5.0 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Easy USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: From downtown, head east on Brockway Road. Just past the Palisades Drive stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional Park. The trail begins here or from East River Street downtown.

Truckee’s signature trail, the Truckee River Legacy Trail follows the river’s south side for 5 miles, crossing Martis Creek via a bridge, and ends with a climb to the Glenshire neighborhood. Providing scenic views and access to Truckee River Regional Park and Riverview Sports Park.

Look for interpretive signage along the trail. This paved trail is a great ride for bike riders, dog walkers and people out for a stroll.

TRUCKEE AREA

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LAKESHORE INTERPRETIVE TRAIL

MILEAGE: 2.5 round trip DIFFICULTY: Easy USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Lake.

COLDSTREAM CANYON

MILEAGE: Varies out and back DIFFICULTY: Very easy USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner Memorial State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the road.

SAWTOOTH TRAIL

MILEAGE: 9 mile loop DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: From downtown Truckee, head east on Brockway Road. Turn right on Palisades Drive, go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left onto Thelin. Look for Forest Service Road #6 on your right. Start there or drive further up the road and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas.

COMMEMORATIVE EMIGRANT TRAIL

MILEAGE: 15 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left (west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the road. The trail starts on the south side of road CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner Camp picnic site then head to Stampede. To shorten this hike by 6 miles begin on Hwy 89 at Prosser Creek bridge.

DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL

MILEAGE: Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed there will be a 23 mile loop. DIFFICULTY: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Some parts are moderate, others are very difficult. PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: Strenuous USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: There are currently three trailheads: 1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of Glacier Way. 2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Road. 3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and turn north onto a dirt road.

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MILEAGE: 2.5 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Very easy USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon spawning.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

MILEAGE: 165 miles of single-track, multi-use trail winding around Lake Tahoe.

DIFFICULTY: Physical Challenge: Easy to strenuous USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: Two popular trips closest to Truckee are: 1. Ride or hike north on the TRT to the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and wildflowers galore. A side trip to the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt. Lassen, which is over 100 miles away. DISTANCE: Out and back 14 miles. 2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson Lake.

The trail is rolling here, and travels through a mature forest. DISTANCE: Out and back 16 miles. Tahoe Rim Trail Association — tahoerimtrail.org MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA TRAIL

MILEAGE: 4 mile loop DIFFICULTY: Easy USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to Northstar California. Hike around the meadow, which is on the south side of the highway.

MARTIS PEAK HIKE

JOHNSON CANYON

ACCESS: Take the Donner Lake Exit on I-80. At the bottom of the off ramp, head north (uphill) about 300 yards to the trailhead where there is a large parking area and kiosks with a map of the area and background information. Trails provide access to Summit Lake, Warren Lake and Pacific Crest Trails.

LOCH LEVEN LAKES

MILEAGE: 2 miles one way DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: Four lakes at the end of this Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first lake is two miles and one and a half miles further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of swimming and a great place to picnic.

DONNER SUMMIT CANYON

MILEAGE: 8.0 DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Heavy ACCESS: Starts just south of Brockway Summit, on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the north side of the highway. Follow the main road, which is marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.

TROUT CREEK TRAIL

MILEAGE: 1.5 (7,900 feet long) DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE LEVEL: Moderate ACCESS: From downtown Bridge Street head up a beautiful canyon filled with pine forests and Aspen trees. Listen to Trout Creek babble, birds sing and enjoy this trail’s secluded feel. This paved trail continues up to Tahoe Donner / Northwoods Blvd.

ACCESS: Heading towards the west end of Donner Lake, go past South Shore Drive and up Old Hwy 40. Make a left 400 feet past the winter closure gate into the parking area. This historic area boasts non-motorized trails that travel to adjacent USFS and State Park lands along old trade routes, through stands of Aspen, and along clear creeks, ponds and beaver habitat. Map kiosks and trail markers are at the parking area along the bottom of Hwy 40.

WADDLE RANCH PRESERVE

ACCESS: Take Martis Creek Lake/Waddle Ranch Access turnoff of Hwy 267 in Martis Valley.

A single-track overlooking Martis Creek Lake can be enjoyed by parking at end of Martis Creek Road and following Matt, Erika and Megan’s Trail, see kiosk and trail signs for access.

MORE GOOD STUFF...

SKYDIVE Experience the thrill and excitement of skydiving in the capable hands of a highly experienced and qualified instructor right here in Truckee. Skydive Truckee Tahoe offers one of the most beautiful skydives this planet has to offer! Operating near the Truckee Tahoe Airport, visit skydivetruckeetahoe.com for information.

TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST GUIDED HIKES & HIKE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

private charter flights, heli-skiing and flight training.

530-214-0711; helivertex.com

Truckee Donner Land Trust organizes guided hikes, tours of Land Trust projects, biking, and other outdoor events throughout the spring, summer and fall. They also offer a Hike Ambassador Program to visitors and the community free of charge. Hike Ambassadors are current or past board members, and are available to accompany a group of eight or more hikers who would like to explore Land Trust properties. tdlandtrust.org; 530-582-4711.

HORSEBACK RIDING

DISC GOLF

HELICOPTER RIDES Helicopter scenic tours,

ALPINE MEADOWS STABLES 530-583-3905 355 Alpine Meadows Rd open year round PIPING ROCK EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC 530-582-6780 12318 Union Mills Rd open year round TAHOE DONNER EQUESTRIAN CENTER 530-587-9470 15275 Alder Creek Rd seasonal 34

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Sierra College Truckee Truckee River Regional Park Squaw Valley Disc Golf Course at High Camp Tahoe Vista Regional Disc Golf Course North Tahoe Lions Club Disc Golf Course

LOOKING FOR A GROUP RUN? Try joining the Donner Party Mountain Runners. They have a complete calendar of group runs and area races for long and short distances. donnerpartymountainrunners.com SOAR TRUCKEE

Summer season from May 25 to September 23: Soar Truckee glider ride pilots are all FAA certified commercial glider pilots and are extremely experienced in the flying of gliders for the specific comfort and enjoyment of their guests. 530-587-6702 ; soartruckee.org

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THE

dog lover’s

guide to truckee

If “Fido” goes

everywhere with you, you’re in luck. Dogs are usually just as welcome as (if not more than!) their humans in Truckee. In fact, you’ll find it’s commonplace to go out for a hike, run, snowshoe or ski any time of year and be outnumbered by dogs enjoying an active lifestyle and the same level of adventure as their owners.

Just don’t forget to bring a leash, clean up after your pup, and bring extra food and water—they’ll need to reenergize after all of the fun they’re sure to have!

PLAY Think your dog has what it takes to win a dock jumping contest? Test her skills off the public docks at Donner Lake. If swimming isn’t her thing, there are miles of hiking trails for all ability levels—whether you prefer paved routes like the Truckee River Legacy Trail or singletrack that will take you on an incredible mountain adventure. For those who simply want to socialize, outdoor events like the annual Peaks & Paws Festival at Squaw Valley are dog friendly and filled with fun for you and your dog.

EAT & DRINK Grab a bite or a beer at FiftyFifty while your dog relaxes by your side on the outdoor patio (open seasonally). Want to people watch? Swing by Mellow Fellow and sample more than 40 beers on tap. New outdoor casual seating means your dog is invited, too. If a game of bocce and a glass of wine is more your style, stop by the Truckee River Winery to savor their varietals. With a loads of grass, your dog will have found her ideal respite.

SLEEP Dog-friendly accommodations are abundant in Truckee, with options for all price points. Stay at the Best Western Truckee Tahoe Hotel if you want to be equally close to downtown and open space. The Inn at Truckee is a sure bet for you pet to get the royal treatment. Cedar House Sport Hotel offers a boutique lodging experience for you and your dog, and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe takes luxury to the next level. What pup wouldn’t want to curl up in front of the fireplace in your guest suite after a day on the trails or playing in the snow?

ANIMAL CARE Looking for pet food? Pet lodge? Day care? Vet? Head to page 42 for everything you need to know to help “Fido” enjoy his visit to Truckee.

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TRUCKEE BIG LIFE

LOCAL Local mpic U.S. Oly Athlete m a e T i Sk

Mark Engel OCCUPATION

Professional Athlete Musician U.S. Ski Team Member U.S. Olympic Ski Team 2018 YEARS IN TRUCKEE

25 years ORIGINALLY FROM

Truckee, CA WHY THE TRUCKEE AREA?

I grew up in Truckee. It’s where I learned to love to ski and to love the outdoors. I began skiing at Tahoe Donner when I was two years old. I attended University of Utah.

WHAT DOES BIG LIFE MEAN TO ME?

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Living a Big Life in Truckee means that I can have something fun to do outdoors at any time of the year, and I’m not far away from any of those activities.

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BIKE MECCA

BIKE

Whether you’re looking for road biking or mountain biking, the Truckee Tahoe area is a world-renowned biking destination with epic rides.

BIKE RENTAL The BackCountry — 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909 Bike Truckee— 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-5700 Cyclepaths — 10825 Pioneer Trail, #105; 530-582-1890 Northstar California — 100 Northstar Dr; 530-562-1010 Pacos Truckee Bike — 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561 Stealth Electric Bike Rentals & Sales —11253 Brockway Rd; 530-536-5089 Tahoe Dirt Bikes — 12741 Lee Rd; 530-386-2952 Tahoe Donner Bikeworks — 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694 Zagster — Truckee Tahoe Airport District and downtown Truckee. For more information, visit: zagster.com/ride.

MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Northstar Mountain Bike Park: Largest mountain bike park in northern California with over 100 miles of trails. They also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking. northstarcalifornia.com MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS COACHING A Single Track Mind — 209-662-5392

TRUCKEE BIKE PARK + PUMP TRACK MAKING MAGIC WITH DIRT! The Truckee Bike Park is a cycling destination that includes a pump track, dirt jumps, flow lines, drop zone, and dual-slalom. The park builds bike skills for all abilities of cyclists, and is fun for the entire family. The park is the product of a non-profit, volunteer-supported effort to build a world-class destination for locals and tourists. It’s a healthy, outdoor, and active recreational asset for the Truckee community. 12200 Joerger Drive; truckeebikepark.org

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Mountain Bike Skills Coaching Optimize your mountain bike experience with a professional mountain bike skills clinic!

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BIKE/UTV TOURS Dirt Gypsy Adventures — dirtgypsyadventures.com; 844-464-9779 Le Grand Adventure Tours — 1-844-534-7263 Off Road Tahoe — 530-562-6385 Tahoe Adventure Company — tahoeadventurecompany.com Tahoe Dirt Bikes — tahoedirtbikes.com; 530-386-2952 Tahoe Mountain Guides Mountain Biking — tahoemountainguides. com; 530-686-5895

We Rent Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles, Polaris RZR ATV/UTVs, Timbersled Snow Bikes, and More!

Take them out on your own, or let us guide you.

Call 530-386-2952 or submit an online reservation request at www.tahoedirtbikes.com.

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Donner Summit

A BREATHTAKING PLACE WE CALL HOME

By Christina Nemec

On the way

to Donner Summit, Old California Highway 40 curves gracefully alongside historic Donner Lake. It goes past the public piers where families gather for picnics, trout fishermen try their luck, or couples enjoy romantic sunsets—all while Donner Lake faithfully reflects the mountains and ever-changing Truckee sky.

Then, slowly but surely, the grade on Old Highway 40 grows steeper and steeper going softly left then right then left again. With every turnout, take in that epic view. Finally over historic Rainbow Bridge, feel the influence of granite boulders and 1000-year-old Sierra Junipers.

Until 1962, when Interstate 80 opened, 7,000 cars used to travel Highway 40. Now, drivers fly by on I-80 missing out on the scenery and history found along this curving backroad. Only a fraction pass through today. But those who do get to experience how mindfulness and travel go hand in hand—how slowing down allows you to be in the moment and truly experience sights, sounds, and smells. Being surrounded by awe-inspiring nature can do wonders for our wellbeing and is the best antidote to life’s fast pace.

SIGHTS The 20-Mile Museum is a series of 47 interpretive signs along Old Highway 40. The markers highlight history, display historical photographs and quotes, tell good stories, and lists activities for that location.

Don’t miss the petroglyphs that sit just below Rainbow Bridge. Marvel at over 200 delicate rock elements which change with the variations of light and shadow.

The Donner Memorial Bridge (Rainbow Bridge), fully restored in 1993 stands as an architectural feat with 360 foot radius curve over the arch and a 145 foot radius over each approach span.

Constructed with gravel and sand mined at Donner Lake, it’s as much a part of this landscape as are the boulders and trees. The bridge is often featured in print ads, on TV commercials, and in movies like “True Lies.”

Chinese Catfish Pond, purportedly stocked by Chinese laborers who valued a healthy diet, catfish pond served as a food source. It now charms visitors. Bring some bread to attract the fish. These decedents who thrive in those waters spend up to seven months a year below ice and snow! Wait for the them to surface and say hello!

Iconic snow sheds once protected trains passing along the transcontinental railway from heavy snowfall. The sheds also kept the original passengers in dark, smokey tunnels and prevented them from enjoying the most breathtaking portions of the route. To make matters worse, the trains were sometimes stuck in snow for days at time. During summers, the wooden sheds dried in the hot sun and often caught fire when train wheels threw sparks.

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ACTIVITIES Donner Summit offers an endless range of activities for every season.

SUMMER During summer, everywhere you turn you’ll find a trailhead that marks the beginning of a great hike. For road or mountain biking, Donner Summit is your playground. With approximately 50 climbing routes, Black Wall on Donner Summit is an iconic, world-class climbing area. Birdwatchers and photographers should prepare for continual delights, surprises, and inspiration.

Mt. Judah Loop, named after the Theodore Judah, who was the chief engineer who determined the best route for the transcontinental train route over the Sierra, remains one of most popular trails on the Summit. The loop takes visitors to the top of Mt. Judah with a stunning view of Donner Lake. Round trip this moderately difficult 4.35 mile route takes hikers by wildflowers and magnificent vistas.

Summit Valley (Van Norden Meadow), is a beautiful subalpine meadow that is host to 20 species of mammals, at least 100 species of birds, more than 500 species of plants, and

FUN FIRSTS 1844: The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party follows the Truckee River to Donner Lake and becomes the first wagon train to cross the pass.

1846: The Donner Party is blocked by snow and spends the winter on Donner Lake.

1868: The first passenger train crosses the pass from Sacramento to Reno.

1903: The first family-driven automobile passes over Donner Summit on the old wagon road.

1913: The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road to span the width of the United States, opens without tolls. Only summer travel is possible, given average annual snowfall is 34 feet.

1919: U.S. Mail service planes cross the summit to travel the first trans-continental air route.

1928: The Lincoln Highway route is converted to U.S. Highway 40.

numerous species of butterflies. The easy 4-mile loop around Summit Valley is full of history going back 4,000 years to the Martis Culture of Native Americans. Its modern history includes being a brief stopover for emigrants who had successfully scaled Donner Summit.

WINTER During winter, Donner Summit area is one of California’s finest recreational areas. The high snowfall in the area makes winter sports some of the best in the world. Choose from a number of winter activities: Downhill ski or ride. Glide, stride, or skate ski. Or have a back country adventure. In any case, you’re in for an epic getaway. Visit Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs for downhill adventures. Look into Royal Gorge—North America’s largest cross country resort—or Auburn Ski Club for cross country fun.

INFORMATION For more information about Donner Summit, visit donnersummithistoricalsociety.org or DonnerSummitCa.com.

Bill Oudegeest

has been sharing fabulous stories for over 30 years with travelers who opt out of the swift pace of I-80 to recreate or explore the history, scenery, and terrain of this remarkable place.

“What is perhaps most fascinating about Donner Summit,” he explains, “is that it is the most historically significant square mile in California and maybe in the entire Western U.S. Native Americans summered on Donner Summit for thousands of years before the arrival of European Americans. The first wagon train to reach California crossed Donner Summit followed by hundreds more.

Donner Summit is the site of the first transcontinental railroad, the first transcontinental highway, the first transcontinental air route, and the first transcontinental telephone line. It has been a hive of activities including many different industries: agriculture, sawmills, forestry, mink farming, ice harvesting, dairy cattle, railroading, highway maintenance, tourism, and the ski industry. It has played an extremely important role in American history.”

“...it is the most historically

significant square mile in California and maybe in the entire Western U.S.”

MUSEUMS

20 MILE MUSEUM donnersummithistoricalsociety.org DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 530-426-3376; donnersummithistoricalsociety.org DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK AND VISITOR CENTER 530-582-7892; parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503 GATEKEEPERS MUSEUM 530-583-1762; northtahoemuseums.org KIDZONE MUSEUM 530-587-5437; kidzonemuseum.org OLYMPIC MUSEUM 800-403-0206; squaw.com/olympic-museum-0

TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUM 530-525-9253 tahoemaritimemuseum.org TRUCKEE-DONNER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND OLD JAIL MUSEUM 530-582-0893; truckeehistory.org TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com WESTERN SKISPORT MUSEUM 530-426-3313 ext. 113

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ONLY 12 MILES FROM TRUCKEE

LAKE TAHOE

Right in our backyard only 12 miles away, is a MUST SEE on your visit to Truckee—Lake Tahoe with its extraordinarily blue water is set like a jewel in the mountains and virtually without peer.

America’s largest alpine lake is the second deepest lake in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 feet. Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists and scientists alike.

A dip into this crystal clear lake will invigorate and rejuvenate you. The water temperature is 70+ degrees in the mid-summer and 40 degrees in the winter.

The drive around the lake is 72 miles and will take you through many different communities, each with its own distinct personality. Experience a peacefulness as you gaze out over the lake, which is 22 miles long and 13 miles wide.

Lake Tahoe has a rich maritime history from steamboats that were used for transportation in the early years, to those amazingly beautiful sleek wooden boats. Check out the Tahoe Maritime Museum located right outside Tahoe City. For more information, visit tahoemaritimemuseum.org.

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PLAY OUTDOORS

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ALPINE MEADOWS 800-403-0206; squawalpine.com

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DIAMOND PEAK 775-832-1177; diamondpeak.com

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DONNER SKI RANCH 530-426-3635; donnerskiranch.com

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HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT 800-2-HEAVEN; skiheavenly.com

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BOREAL 530-426-3666; rideboreal.com

GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT 877-552-6301; granlibakken.com

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HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 530-525-2992; skihomewood.com

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KIRKWOOD SKI RESORT 209-258-6000; kirkwood.com

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MT. ROSE-SKI TAHOE 800-SKI-ROSE; mtrose.com

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NORTHSTAR, CALIFORNIA 800-GO-NORTH; northstarcalifornia.com

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SIERRA-AT-TAHOE 888-4MTN-FUN; sierrattahoe.com

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SODA SPRINGS 530-426-3901; skisodasprings.com

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SQUAW VALLEY 800-403-0206; squawalpine.com

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SUGAR BOWL 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com

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TAHOE DONNER 530-587-9444; skitahoedonner.com

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WINTER ACTIVITIES CROSS COUNTRY SKIING–GROOMED TRAILS AUBURN SKI CLUB TRAINING CENTER CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL SYSTEM Adjacent Boreal/Donner Summit; 530-426-3318; auburnskiclub.com CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE Norden; 530-426-3632; clairtappanlodge.com NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA NORDIC, TELEMARK AND SNOWSHOE CENTER Truckee; 530-562-3270; northstarcalifornia.com RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK NORDIC CENTER Olympic Valley; 800-327-3353; destinationhotels.com/resortatsquawcreek ROYAL GORGE CROSS COUNTRY SKI RESORT Soda Springs; 530-426-3871; royalgorge.com TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY Truckee; 530-587-9484; tahoedonner.com

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING–TRAILHEADS CABIN CREEK TRAIL Hwy 89–3 miles south CASTLE PEAK I-80 Castle Peak exit, south side of freeway LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT Hwy 89–17 miles north of Truckee MARTIS LOOKOUT TRAIL Hwy 267 — .25 miles north of Brockway Summit POLE CREEK Hwy 89-6 southwest side SAGEHEN SUMMIT Hwy 89–9 miles north of Truckee WHEELER LOOP Jackson Meadows

Perched atop beautiful Donner Summit, Woodward Tahoe is the perfect location for action sport and cheer athletes to train. The location gives ski/snowboard campers the opportunity to train on real snow year-round. The Bunker is located at the base of the mountain providing skate, BMX, cheer and dryland training.

Woodward Tahoe is located minutes from Truckee.

19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs 530-426-1114; woodwardtahoe.com

TUBING AND SLEDDING BOREAL SLEDDING AT MOUNTAIN PLAYLAND I-80 Castle Peak Exit; 530-426-3666; rideboreal.com NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA TUBING HILL Hwy 267 at Northstar; 530-562-1010; northstarcalifornia.com SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT SLEDDING AND TUBING I-80 Soda Springs Exit; 530-426-3901; sodasprings.com SQUAW VALLEY SNOWTUBING at the Papoose Discovery Center; 530-583-6985; squaw.com TAHOE DONNER AT TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER 12790 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-9437; tahoedonner.com

SNOWMOBILE TOURS COLDSTREAM ADVENTURES SNOWMOBILE TOURS Coldstream Canyon; 530-582-9090; coldstreamadventures.com EAGLE RIDGE SNOWMOBILE OUTFITTERS Hwy 89, Little Truckee Summit; 530-546-8667; sledtahoe.com LAKE TAHOE SNOWMOBILE TOURS Hwy 267, Brockway Summit; 530-546-4280

SNOWMOBILE TRAILHEADS CABIN CREEK TRAIL Hwy 89–3 miles south onto Cabin Creek Rd FIBERBOARD FREEWAY Brockway Summit on Hwy 267 LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT Hwy 89 north–17 miles north of Truckee MARTIS PEAK Brockway Summit on Hwy 267 PROSSER HILLS Hwy 89 north–4 miles north of Truckee

SNOWSHOEING DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK 12593 Donner Pass Rd; 30-582-7892 NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr; 530-562-0110; northstarcalifornia.com ROYAL GORGE 9411 Hillside Dr, I-80 to Soda Springs exit; 530-426-3871; royalgorge.com TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY CENTER 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9484; tdxc.com

SNOWSHOEING TOURS NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr; 530-562-0110; northstarcalifornia.com TAHOE ADVENTURE COMPANY 530-913-9212; tahoeadventurecompany.com

SLED DOG TOURS SIERRA SLED DOG ADVENTURES 530-412-3302 WILDERNESS ADVENTURES DOG SLED TOURS 530-550-8133; tahoedogsledtours.com

ICE SKATING NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA 530-562-3689; northstarcalifornia.com RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK 530-583-6300; squawcreek.com SQUAW VALLEY 530-581-7246; squaw.com TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK Hotline 530-587-6172; 530-582-7720; tdrpd.com

DISABLED SNOW SPORTS ACHIEVE TAHOE TRUCKEE Alpine Meadows; 530-581-4161; achievetahoe.org

SNO-PARKS SITES 916-324-1222; OHV.PARKS.CA.GOV CALIFORNIA SNO-PARK PROGRAM – SNO-PARKS sites provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow park areas, cross-country ski, and snowmobile trails. $5 per day or $25 for season permit. Can be purchased at Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe Dave’s, Mountain Hardware, and The Back Country.

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ANIMAL CARE

BOOKS/MUSIC

ANIMAL OUTPATIENT CARE CENTER OF TRUCKEE-TAHOE 10939A Industrial Way, #101; 530-587-5144

BLUEBIRD 11500 Donner Pass Rd, Ste C; 530-386-8486

CANINE COUNTRY 10310 Hirshdale Rd; 530-587-7807 CRITTER CARE MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC 530-550-8660 DOCTOR’S OFFICE FOR PETS 10939a Industrial Way, #101; 530-587-5144 DOG GONE IT! PET CARE 530-414-5033; doggoneitpets.com DONNER TRUCKEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL & BOARDING 9701 Hwy 267; 530-587-4366 FANCY FUR PET SALON 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8477 GOT DOGS? TRUCKEE 530-582-1820; gotdogs.biz HUMANE SOCIETY OF TRUCKEE TAHOE 10961 Stevens Lane; 530-587-5948 KARMA DOG KAMP 530-448-7193; karmadogkamp@gmail.com PET STATION 11429 Donner Pass Rd, #7; 530-550-7329 SAVVY DOG 10961 Stevens Ln; 530-448-9808 SIERRA PET CLINIC 10411 River Park Pl.; 530-587-7200 SPOILED PETZ GROOMING SALON 111448 Deerfield; 530-582-5044 TAHOE INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY Care 12068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1133 TRUCKEE-TAHOE PET LODGE 10960 West River St, #106E; 530-582-7268

ART/JEWELRY/GALLERIES ALPINE MOUNTING SYSTEMS 10095 West River St; 530-582-4790 ART OBSESSIONS 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-3225 ART TRUCKEE & WINE BAR 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3423 BACKSTREET FRAMERS 10099 Jibboom St; 530-587-1409 BESPOKE 10130 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5500

SPLIT ROCK 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9378 TAHOE TRUCKEE SCHOOL OF MUSIC 10038 Meadow Way, Ste E; 530-587-3274 WORD AFTER WORD BOOKSHOP 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5099

FASHION/ACCESSORIES BASS SHOE FACTORY OUTLET 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9283 CABONA’S 10100 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3161 CALIFORNIA 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989 CLOSET COWGIRL 10059 Palisades Dr; 530-582-7424 DRESSED BOUTIQUE 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 231-526-2928 ELA CHAPMAN 10056 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-3512 JACK + EMMY 10191 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3; 530-563-3163 KALIFORNIA JEAN BAR 10092 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-550-9933 LEGGS-HANES-BALI OUTLET STORE 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3745 MARILYN’S CATWALK 10058 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7467 MO, JO & ZOE 10122 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3495 THE NICHE 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3100 NOMAD 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5058 NOX FASHION & BEAUTY NATURALLY 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-8089 TAHOE TRUCKEE T-SHIRTERY 10128 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5744 TAHOE UNIVERSITY 10015 West River St; 530-386-7868 THE TREEHOUSE 10104 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4883

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3; 530-582-0429; bluestonetahoe.com

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE VIVIANE’S VINTAGE AND VOGUE 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484

BOLAM GALLERY 10396 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-3388

WAVE WEAR 11310 Donner Pass Rd, #A1; 530-582-4740

CARMEL GALLERY 9940 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0557

SPECIALTY

CAROLE SESKO CONTEMPORARY ART 530-412-0639; carolesesko.com

ATELIER 10128 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-2700

ERSKINE PHOTOGRAPHY 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0829

BIGTRUCK 10800 Pioneer Trail, #2; 530-214-3300

GALLERY 5830’ 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-902-0322

CALIFORNIA 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989

GALLERY KEOKI IMAGES OF TAHOE Village at Squaw Valley; 530-583-1404

JERKY JUNCTION & CANDY CABOOSE 11041 Donner Pass Rd; 530-401-0035

GLASFORMS GLASSBLOWING 10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8460

COOKING GALLERY 10084 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8303

JOANNE’S STAINED GLASS AND GALLERY 10064 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1280

COPY CENTER 11400 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 10; 530-582-0884

LA GALLERIA 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5444

COSMOS CUSTOM FOOTWERKS 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5424

LORIEN POWERS 10007 Bridge St in Truckee Hotel; 530-550-9610/9932 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5400

CRUX EVENTS 25 Old Hwy 40, Verdi; 530-587-8700; cruxevents.com

MOUNTAIN ARTS COLLECTIVE 10065 Donner Pass Rd; NANCY O GLASS & GALLERY 21547 Donner Pass Rd; 209-968-0146 NORTH TAHOE ARTS 380 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-581-2787 RIVERSIDE STUDIOS 10076 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3789 SPECIALTYBEADS.COM SpecialtyBeads.com WHITE BUFFALO 10116 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4446

CVS 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 DONNER LAKE GIFT SHOP 15688 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6748 ELIZABETH’S CREATIONS tahoeflowers.com; 530-587-6965 EVENTMASTERS TENT & EVENT RENTALS 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 5 & 6; 530-587-2844 FOR GOODNESS SAKE 10157 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8981 JL’S SMOKE SHOP 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 105; 530-587-7833 LATHER AND FIZZ BATH BOUTIQUE Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6001 THE OFFICE BOSS 12177 Business Park Dr; 530-587-1620 THE OFFICE BOSS TRUCKEE MAIL CENTER 11260 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-587-1620

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SPECIALTY

A magical place for children with clothing for ages newborn to 14, boys and girls! We feature a large selection of toys, books, accessories and shoes.

Open every day, 10 am until 6 pm.

THE PAINTED VINE 530-214-8935; painted-vine.com RITE AID 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296 SMILEY’S TATTOO 11400 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 20; 530-587-6453 SPECIALTYBEADS.COM SpecialtyBeads.com TAHOE OIL & SPICE 10091 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8857 THE SMOKE ISLAND 11400 Donner Pass Rd, #15; 530-563-5262 TRUCKEE LOVE SHOP 15695 Donner Pass Rd; 530-656-8753 TRUCKEE POWERSPORTS SUPPLY 12030 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7758

10104 Donner Pass Road Email: tahoetreehouse@aol.com 530.587.4883 www.tahoetreehouse.com

TRUCKEE VARIETY CO. 10088 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3117 TRUTH TATTOO 10099 Jibboom St; 530-582-8788

SPORTING GOODS/SERVICES ALPINE MEADOWS STABLES Alpine Meadows Rd; 530-583-3905 ARBOR BOARDHOUSE 11486 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5006 THE BACKCOUNTRY 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909 BIKE TRUCKEE 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-5700 BLACK TIE SKI RENTALS TRUCKEE 12219 Business Park Dr, Ste 6; 530-550-1092 BLUE ZONE SPORTS 11391 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-8003 CVS PHARMACY 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 CYCLEPATHS 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105; 530-582-1890 DIRT GYPSY ADVENTURES 844-464-9779 GRANITE CHIEF 11368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2809 MATT HERON FLY FISHING 400 Squaw Creek Rd; 518-225-6587 MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 PACO’S TRUCKEE BIKE & SKI 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561

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PADDLE ME SUP YOGA 10059 Palisades Dr; 530-448-1344 PIPING ROCK EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC 12318 Union Mills Rd; 530-582-6780

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CALIFORNIA89.COM @CAHWY89

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SPA AT SQUAW CREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd; 530-581-6624

SOAR TRUCKEE 13184 Sailplane Way; 530-587-6702

T & T NAILS AND SPA 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7561

SKI BUTLERS 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105; 530-582-8277

TRILOGY SPA Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-8125

SKYDIVE TRUCKEE TAHOE 13184 Sailplane Wy; 530-562-7530

TRUCKEE LOCAL HAIR CUTTING 10059 Palisades Dr, #2; 530-582-4331

SMOOTH RIDES TUNE AND REPAIR 530-414-3862; smoothridesmobile.com

TRUE SALON & HAIR STUDIO 10049 Martis Valley Rd; 530-412-0837

SNOWBOMB snowbomb.com; 530-581-0553

UNWIND BEAUTY SALON 12315 Deerfield Dr, Ste 8; 530-582-9344

START HAUS 10990 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5781

ZOE JANE SALON 10120 Jibboom St, #102; 530-536-5057

STEALTH TAHOE 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-536-5089

CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT STORES

TAHOE ADVENTURE COMPANY.COM 530-913-9212

ECHO BLUE CONSIGNMENT 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295

TAHOE DIRT BIKES 12741 Lee Rd; 530-386-2952

MOUNTAIN KIDS 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295

TAHOE DAVE’S 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0900

TAHOE FOREST HOSPICE THRIFT & GIFT 10338 River Park Pl; 530-582-4947

TAHOE DONNER BIKE WORKS 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694

TRUCKEE CONSIGNMENT 40153 Bldg 2, Truckee Airport Rd; 530-550-9661

TAHOE DONNER EQUESTRIAN CENTER 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9470

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE/VIVIANE’S VINTAGE & VOGUE 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484

TAHOE MOUNTAIN SPORTS 11200 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 5E; 530-536-5200

MEDICAL SERVICES/PHARMACIES

TAHOE SPORTS HUB 10095 West River St; 530-582-4510 TAHOE WHITEWATER TOURS 775-741-4145 TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT CLEANERS 10607 West River St, Ste 1D; 530-582-0564 TOTALLY BOARD 10060 Bridge St; 530-582-1584

CVS PHARMACY 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 GATEWAY URGENT CARE 11105 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-2070 RITE AID PHARMACY 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7592 SAFEWAY PHARMACY 11290 Donner Pass Rd; ???-???-????

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TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL 10121 Pine Ave & Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6011

ALPINE STOVE AND CHIMNEY 10707 West River St; 530-582-4985

TAHOE FOREST PHARMACY 10956 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 101; 530-587-7607

ASPEN LEAF INTERIORS 10075 West River St; 775-287-1168

TRUCKEE TAHOE MEDICAL URGENT CARE 10956 Donner Pass Rd; 530-581-8864

CATHERINE MACFEE INTERIOR DESIGN 10004 South East River St; 530-584-5000

FITNESS/WELLNESS

GRATITUDES GIFTS AND HOME DÉCOR 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6858 HIGH CAMP HOME 10191 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-528-6866 MOUNTAIN COMFORT FURNITURE 11464 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5321 MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 MOUNTAIN HOME CENTER 10115 Donner Pass Rd;1403 Brockway Rd; 530-550-8800 SHOWROOM 360 10950 Industrial Wy, #B; 530-386-6406 ROCK & ROSE, INC. 10739 Glenshire Dr; 530-550-7744; rocknrose.com THE ROCK GARDEN 10642 Pioneer Trail; 530-582-3610 TRUCKEE HOMETOWN SEARS STORE 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0110 VILLAGER NURSERY INC. 10678 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0771

AWAKENING MASSAGE 10021 Martis Valley Rd; 530-414-5852 BALANCING BODYWORKS – PILATES 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 108B; 530-581-5152 THE BAR EFFECT 11890 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-3635 BELLA LAGO AESTHETIC 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882 BIKRAM YOGA SIERRA 11090 Trails End Rd; 530-582-4111 CROSSFIT BLIZZARD 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-7501 CROSSFIT TRUCKEE 12277 Soaring Way, #103; 530-536-5025 DONNA’S MASSAGE & SPRAY TAN 10059 Palisades Dr, Ste 3; 530-550-1000 DREAMTOWN CROSSFIT 11357 Deerfield Dr, Unit B; 530-628-0098 INNERRHYTHMS DANCE THEATRE 12047 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B7; 530-550-8464

BEAUTY/SPAS

NAMASTE HOLISTIC HEALING & YOGA 10368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-9014

ALPINE GOLD SPA BOUTIQUE 10098 Donner Pass Rd, Floor 2; alpinegolddayspa.com

PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER 10775 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-9977

BALANCE HOLISTIC HEALTH SPA 10246 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3B; 530-562-1164

REBEL FITNESS ACADEMY 12277 Soaring Way; 530-550-7777

BELLA LAGO AESTHETIC 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882

RELAX MASSAGE 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 102; 530-386-8018

COUPE SIXTY-ONE 11209 Brockway Rd; 530-550-1161

SIERRA SPORTS & SPINE THERAPY 12257 Business Park Dr; 530-587-9355

GLOW 10320 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B; 530-587-9985

SIERRA SYMMETRY The Rock 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste C #107; 530-883-4172

HAIR FOR TODAY 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-582-9050

SOULSHINE MASSAGE & WELLNESS 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-6605

IMAGES SALON AND BEAUTY SUPPLY 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2888

SYNERGY HEALING ARTS INC 11890 Donner Pass Rd, #1; 530-550-0400

INFINITE NAILS 10833 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 104; 530-277-2514

TAHOE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE 10710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3769

LE NAILS AND SPA 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-550-8150 LINDA’S NAILS & HAIRCUTS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1629 LOFT BARBER SHOP 10092 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1710 LOVE IS IN THE HAIR 10246 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B4; 916-798-3637 LUX HAIR 10075 West River St; 530-550-8008 MANE ATTRACTION 10466 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6263 NEVE SALON & MINI SPA 15695 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4832 NICOLA B HAIR STUDIO 10246 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-6610 RITZ-CARLTON LAKE TAHOE SPA 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct; 530-582-3000 SACRED SALON 9950 Donner Pass Rd; 925-922-9890 SACRED STONE CENTER FOR WELL-BEING 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3664 SANCTUARY 10246 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B1; SASSY NAILS 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5201

TAHOE MOUNTAIN FITNESS 12047 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B7; 530-412-3548 TAHOE MOUNTAIN FITNESS NORTH 11890 Donner Pass Rd, #3; 530-412-3548 TAHOE PEAKS ATHLETIC CLUB 11073 Donner Pass Rd; 530-536-5019 TAHOE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8333 TERRA FIRMA FITNESS, MASSAGE & YOGA 209-662-4146; terrafirmafitness.com TRUCKEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7720 TRUCKEE JAZZERCISE 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 925-286-5316 TRUCKEE MASSAGE 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste 305; 530-550-9910 TRUCKEE PHYSICAL THERAPY 11053 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4790 TRUCKEE PILATES 530-584-1717; truckeepilates.com YOGA STUDIO TAHOE 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105B; 530-587-1891 ZENERGY MASSAGE & WELLNESS 10368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-0344

SHAG 10059 Palisades Dr; 530-582-7424

MOVIE THEATERS

SHAMPOO HAIR AND MAKE-UP SALON 10050 South East River St; 530-587-8494

THE VILLAGE CINEMAS Village at Northstar; 530-562-8800

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FISH The California Fish and Game website lists fishing licenses sales locations and fishing regulations: dfg.ca.gov/fishing

TACKLE/BAIT:

FISHING LICENSES CVS/Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770

ACCESS:

Mountain Hardware and Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296 Fly Fishing Centers Northstar California northstarcalifornia.com; 530-582-5393 Resort at Squaw Creek visitsquawcreek.com; 800-401-9501 FISHING LOCATIONS Boca Reservoir ACCESS: Paved road BEST CATCH: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee TACKLE/BAIT: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling Donner Lake ACCESS: Paved road BEST CATCH: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee TACKLE/BAIT: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining for Mackinaw. Holds some of the largest Lake Trout in the state.

Jackson, Independence & Webber Lakes Limited certain times of year.

BEST CATCH: Rainbow TACKLE/BAIT: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies (Cutthroat Trout shall be immediately released. Special regulations apply.)

ACCESS:

Martis Creek Reservoir Maintained dirt road BEST CATCH: Catch-and-release only Rainbow, Brown Trout ACCESS:

Artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks

Prosser Dam Reservoir Paved road BEST CATCH: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Small Mouth Bass TACKLE/BAIT: Lures, flies, bait, worms, eggs, spinners, artificial lures Stampede Reservoir Paved road BEST CATCH: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee TACKLE/BAIT: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling ACCESS:

Truckee River From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, seasonal from last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. From Trout Creek to Stateline open year-round (Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.)

ACCESS: Short walk from highway, limited parking BEST CATCH: Rainbow, Brown Trout TACKLE/BAIT: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies Lake Tahoe Shore Fishing Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below Tahoe City ACCESS: Limited parking Lake Tahoe Charter Fishing Numerous charter-fishing operators work out of North Lake Tahoe locations ACCESS: Reservations only for morning and evening trips FISHING GUIDE/SERVICES/LESSONS Divide Sky Fly Fishing Doug Childers; 530-412-2988 Four Seasons Fly Fishing flyfishingtruckee-tahoe.com Brian Slusser; 530-386-0525

Matt Heron Fly Fishing mattheronflyfishing.com 518-225-6587 Stillwater Guide Service out4trout.com Chris Worton; 775-851-1558 Tahoe Wild Trout Fly Fishing Trent Kirschner; 530-414-1306 Thy Rod & Staff Fly Fishing the Reel School of Fly Fishing Frank Pisciota; 530-587-7333 Tight Lines Guide Service fishtightlines.com Rick and Tresa Kennedy; 530-263-0990 DONNER LAKE is a freshwater lake 2.7 miles long; .6 miles wide; a circumference of 8 miles; with a depth of 328 ft. There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating, and sunbathing.

West End Beach: 15888 South Shore Dr. Shoreline Park: 14551 Donner Pass Rd. Donner Memorial State Park & Visitor Center: 530-582-7892 Donner Lake Public Boat Ramp: 15511 Donner Pass Rd. MANDATORY BOAT INSPECTION For information on watercraft inspections, or inspection requirements for Donner Lake, and surrounding reservoirs, visit tahoeboatinspections.com.

WATER SPORTS WATER SPORTS Easily accessible/camping and boating at all sites: Stampede Reservoir • Prosser Creek Reservoir Boca Reservoir • Jackson Meadows Reservoir

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RIVERS Truckee River: Enjoy an exciting float or class 2–4 rapids.

GUIDED TOURS IRIE Rafting Company — 530-582-4900 Le Grand Adventure Tours — 1-844-534-7263 Tahoe Adventure Company — 530-913-9212 Tahoe Whitewater Tours — 530-587- 5777 Tributary Whitewater Tours — 530-346-6812

SELF GUIDED FLOATS Truckee River Raft Co. — 530-583-0123 Truckee River Rafting — 530-583-7238 EQUIPMENT RENTALS Donner Lake Marina (Next to Donner Lake Village) — donnerlakemarina.com; 530-582-5112 Donner Lake Water Sports — 530-582-1999 (in Donner Memorial State Park) Tahoe Sports Hub 10095 West River St — 530-582-4510 Tahoe Adventure Company — tahoeadventurecompany.com; 530-913-9212 The Back Country — 11400 Donner Pass Rd 530-582-0909 Start Haus — 10990 Donner Pass Rd 866-582-5781 TRUCKEE’S OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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Leave the driving to us.

Free Night Service North Shore, Squaw Valley, Northstar, Crystal Bay and West Shore.

Summer | Winter Runs until 2am Spring | Fall Runs until 10pm

North Lake Tahoe Express Daily airport shuttle runs year-round and connects with TART.

Regional Routes Year-Round

Additional Winter Service

Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar and Truckee Highway 267 hourly service daily.

Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar and Truckee Highway 267 30-minute service daily.

Tahoe City, Squaw Valley and Truckee Highway 89 hourly service daily.

Tahoe City to Squaw Valley Highway 89 30-minute service daily.

Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Kings Beach and Tahoe City TART Mainline 30-minute service daily.

Truckee Local Route Spring | Summer | Fall Service throughout Truckee.

Connect to regional routes and dial-a-ride.

Winter Daily service to Donner Summit and throughout Truckee.

Connect to regional routes and dial-a-ride.

Truckee TART Dial-a-Ride Daily door to door service for residents and visitors into neighborhoods /commercial areas within Truckee.

TART is a public transit system.

TART offers daily connections to area resorts, dining, shopping, outdoor recreation and FREE night service.

TahoeTruckeeTransit.com

PLAN YOUR STAY

Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) offers daily regional connections throughout North Lake Tahoe and local service throughout Truckee.Fixed Route services vary by season.

TRAVEL

AIR ACCESS

Blackbird Air — flyblackbird.com GaryAir Air Taxi — (408) 805-4359; garyair.us; convenient, comfortable and affordable air travel between the Lake Tahoe Basin and 1000’s of western U.S. airports.

Heli-Vertex — (530) 414-9291; helivertex.com; 1901 Airport Rd. Mountain Lion Aviation — (530) 655-1100; charter@mountainlion.aero 10356 Truckee Airport Rd., Hangar #1, Truckee; Cirrus flight training & charter service.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport — (775) 328-6400; renoairport.com 2001 East Plumb Ln. Reno, NV (40 miles from Truckee) Surf Air — (800) 365-6179; surfair.com; private air travel membership club offering unlimited monthly flights on Executive Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, flying to and from Truckee Tahoe Airport.

Truckee Tahoe Airport — (530) 587-4119; truckeetahoeairport.com 10356 Truckee Airport Rd. Truckee (off Hwy. 267); no commercial service; general aviation airport.

RAIL ACCESS

Truckee Train Depot — 10065 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee Amtrak — (800) 872-7245; amtrak.com The California Zephyr runs daily between Chicago and San Francisco (Emeryville). Amtrak stops in Truckee once a day eastbound and once a day westbound.

Reservations required. There is no Amtrak agent in Truckee.

BUS ACCESS

Truckee Train Depot — 10065 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee Greyhound — (800) 231-2222; greyhound.com Greyhound stops in Truckee five times a day. Tickets can be purchased in the Welcome Center or online.

Amtrak — (877) 974-3322 Amtrak buses stop in Truckee three times a day (Eastbound drops off only).

LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit); (530) 550-1212; tahoetruckeetransit.com Enjoy the beauty of Truckee-North Lake Tahoe and let someone else do the driving! Tahoe

Truckee Dial-A-Ride — (530) 550-7451; townoftruckee.com Senior Shuttle – North Tahoe/Truckee Transport — (530) 550-7451

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

North Lake Tahoe Express — (866) 216-5222; northlaketahoeexpress.com Travelers can book reservations on a 21-passenger shuttle that runs between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Truckee-Tahoe.

Offering daily shuttle service between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the TruckeeNorth Lake Tahoe Region. Reservations required 24-hours in advance.

TAXI SERVICE

Anytime Taxi (530) 414-4187 High Mark Taxi (530) 414-1547 High Sierra Taxi (530) 412-1927 Uber Cowboy—Greg 562-355-6687

North Tahoe Checker Cab (866) 420-8294; (530) 587-0666 Tahoe Independent Group (530) 546-8687 Truckee River Taxi (530) 386-3935 Uber & Lyft now available via your smartphone app.

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL

Truckee Tahoe Airport—10266 Truckee Airport Rd. Enterprise (530) 550-1550 | Hertz (530) 550-9191

LIMOUSINE & SHUTTLE SERVICE

Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus — (775) 786-3700; (800) 235-5466; bell-limo.com Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service — (800) 660-4546; (775) 348-0868; renotahoelimo.com North Lake Tahoe Express — (866) 216-5222; northlaketahoeexpress.com Sunset Limousine Services — (775) 329-5466; (866) 455-5515; sunsetlimonevada.com Tahoe Sierra Transportation LLC — (530) 550-5300; tahoesierratransportation.com (Private car service) Tahoe Taxi Express — (530) 386-5559 Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA) — (530) 582-4964; laketahoetransit.com

ROAD CONDITIONS dot.ca.gov; nevadadot.com/travel-info CA (800) GAS-ROAD; (800) 427-7623 | NV (877) NV-ROADS; (877) 687-6237

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

Your Air Taxi to the West

Meadow Park/Truckee Historical Society: 10115 Donner Trail Rd.—1 Charging Unit Train Depot/CA Welcome Center: 10065 Donner Pass Rd.—2 Charging Units The Cedar House Sport Hotel: 10918 Brockway Rd.—2 Charging Unit Pioneer Commerce Center: 11025 Pioneer Trail—1 Charging Unit

TESLA CHARGING STATIONS

Gateway at Donner Pass: 11290 Donner Pass Rd.—6 Superchargers The Rock: 11209 Brochway Rd.—8 Superchargers The Cedar House Sport Hotel: 10918 Brockway Rd.—1 Tesla Connector Northstar California: 5001 Northstar Dr.—2 Tesla Connectors The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct.—4 Tesla Connectors

C ONVENIENT , C OMFORTABLE AND A FFORDABLE A IR T RAVEL B ETWEEN THE L AKE T AHOE B ASIN & 1000’ S OF WESTERN U.S. AIRPORTS Call for more info (408) 805-4359 garyair.us or go to ww.garyair.us

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Connected By More Than A Runway SINCE 1958

We are here for our community and have a responsibility to it. What happens here and how we grow, work together and prosper is important to us.

530.587.4119 info@truckeetahoeairport.com www.truckeetahoeairport.com Airport Community Hotline: 530.287.2799 (Your Comments Matter)

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MISSION The Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) is a community airport that provides high-quality aviation facilities and services to meet local needs. We strive for low impact on our neighbors while enhancing the benefit to the community-at-large.

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The Airport is a special district of California. It is a local, focused form of government led by a five member elected Board of Directors that provides aviation services and facilities.

Through our Giving Back Programs we support over 50 local entities.

With over 35,000+ flight operations per year, KTRK connects people to the region as part of the Federal Transportation System.

The new Air Traffic Control Tower at KTRK works to: 4 Increase aeronautical safety 4 Decrease annoyance

ELEVATION: 5,901 ft MSL One of the highest in the nation POPULATION SERVED: 35,000 full-time residents and 80,000 peak period visitors SIZE: Serves Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Sierraville, Donner Summit, etc.

AVIATION: KTRK serves private and charter aircraft but offers no scheduled commercial flights

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LOCATION Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Truckee is just 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, 100 miles east of Sacramento, California, 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada , 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe, California and 155 miles from Yosemite National Park East Entrance.

CLIMATE Average summer temperature 40–79º F Average winter temperature 17–42º F Average total snowfall 201 inches Average total precipitation 30 inches SOURCE: WESTERN REGIONAL CLIMATE CENTER

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency 911 Truckee Police 530-550-2323 Nevada County Sheriff 530-582-7838 Placer County Sheriff 530-581-6305 Road Conditions 1-800-427-7623 Tahoe Forest Hospital 530-587-6011 Animal Services 530-582-7830 Parking District 530-550-2323 Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District 530-582-7707 Truckee Library 530-582-7846 Truckee Tahoe Airport 530-587-4119 Truckee Chamber of Commerce 530-587-2757 U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station 530-587-3558

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ELEVATION Downtown Truckee Donner Summit Donner Peak Mt. Judah

Heavenly Mountain Resort Kirkwood Ski Resort Sierra-at-Tahoe Homewood Mountain Resort

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530-550-3226 tcbk.com

530-550-0110 SearsHomeTownStores.com

a great place to shop, bank, dance, dine and stay fit in west truckee

530-550-8464 innerrhythms.org

530-550-9283 bassshoes.com

530-587-5561 pacosbikeandski.com

TAHOE MOUNTAIN

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FITNESS | PILATES | YOGA | MARTIAL ARTS

TAHOEMOUNTAINFIT.COM

530-412-3548 tahoemountainfit.com TAHOE MOUNTAIN

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FITNESS | YOGA | MARTIAL ARTS

TAHOEMOUNTAINFIT.COM

530-587-7707 coffeebar.com

TAHOE MOUNTAIN

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TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

Supporting local producers within 125 miles of our town Sundays – 9 am to 1 pm • June 10th – September 30th truckeefarmersmarket.org TAHOE MOUNTAIN PILATES | BARRE | YOGA

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530-587-3745 onehanesplace.com

tri counties bank plaza tricountiesbankplaza.com 12047 Donner Pass Road Stores and Restaurants | Free Parking/Friendly People/Great Fun | West Truckee at the foot of Tahoe Donner For leasing information contact The Morrison Sales Team at 530-582-6900