Locals who define Tahoe-Truckee’s mountain culture.
Gary Murphy, Tahoe’s Legendary Snow Forecaster
For 38 winters, Gary Murphy has been counting. From the first flakes to be released from the restless skies of autumn to the serendipitous torrents of May, Gary Murphy is counting; watching; and recording snow's detail to the point of minutia.
Hannah Spreading her Gold with Sugar
She wants to "Sweeten the World one Bottle at a time."
Hannah Teter, Olympic Gold Medalist.
Niceness Is Their Motto too…BOC
Stranded.
My Subaru died on Hwy 89 between Squaw and Truckee (you know the 13 mile stretch). There was no place to get cell reception to call AAA.
Hmmmm...Bruce Olson Construction was just up the way.
South Shore Mountaineer Carving a Niche
His deep love of the Sierras drives his passions.
Alpine Meadows Patrol Dog Trading Cards
To see their wispy blonde tails waving like flags is one of the best greetings one could ever ask for at the top of Alpine Meadows.
Pro Bike Racer opens Frame Shop in South Shore
She's a pro mtb downhill racer.
And art framer.
Meet Tasa Herndon.
Rick Gunn: South Shore Photographer headed Home
After 3 years on his bike, Rick Gunn will be home soon.
Palmer wins Boardercross Title
He's back.
They made it! Alaska to Argentina by Bike to raise $ for schools.
On February 10th, the members of team A2A (2 are from North Shore) arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina.
They rode their bikes 15,120 miles (that's over 137 mile days) from Alaska to Argentina.
Why?
Ski Like a Girl. Ingrid Backstrom, North Shore Freeskier.
She gives new meaning to the phrase Ski Like a Girl.
But, this is no ordinary girl.
Or skier.
Ty Dayberry. Freeheel skier extraordin - AIR.
He started telemark skiing at age 10.
By 19, he's taken his freeheel art to a higher level.
Local Snowboarder, Charles “Coogan” Kelly, Memorial Rail Jam @ Squaw Nov 25
His friends say he was one of the most naturally talented and well-rounded snowboarders of all time.
His gentle spirit and love of riding every day will be missed.
Tahoe’s Backcountry Babe: Rosie Hackett
Known affectionately by her friends as Rosebud, she is the head instructor in Lake Tahoe for Babes in the Backcountry.
They call her Rock Star.
6.0 Tahoe Team Members
34 team riders, 2 from Tahoe.
Tahoe Bike Culture by the Spoke Junkie
When you see the word “culture”, what comes to mind?
Music, art, higher education, the Byzantine Era, a dark gray blob growing in the bottom of a petri dish in science class.
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