Tahoetopia

The Curse of Orson Hyde

It's been some years since the last big one--the New Year's flood of 1997. I believe our local flood problems date back to 1862 and Orson Hyde.

Utah Territory

Final Charge Is 'Murder' in Tahoe City, Road-Rage Killing

"The evidence suggests the defendant [Brooks] was the aggressor throughout the entire incident, culminating in the unwarranted stabbing of the victim [Ash]," wrote Judge J. Richard Couzens in his ruling released January 11. "There is rational evidence that supports the charge of murder."

The Auburn Ski Club--A Super Secret

It is a unique ski club in that it has both Alpine and Nordic programs. The club does not sell daily tickets. People join the club to gain access to the area, and they pay a small fee for a season pass. The club's 14KM system of cross-country trails is well groomed for skating and striding, and it provides excellent views of Castle Peak.

Inversions = Dull Gray Days

Inversions occur in basins. For example, air temperature is normally warmer at the surface of Lake Tahoe than higher in the sky. An inversion happens when this situation is reversed. During an inversion, air is colder at lake level and warmer higher. In short, cold, damp air is trapped under a layer of warmer air.

2006 Olympic Hopefuls from Tahoe-Truckee

As has been the case often in the past, Tahoe-Truckee will have many fine athletes in the Games. Following is a list of known competitors as well as those who are still vying for a chance to compete in Torino.

Alpine Skiing
Daron Rahlves
Age: 32
Hometown: Truckee, Ca.
Training: Sugar Bowl, Ca.
Years on the Team: 13

Central Sierra Snow Laboratory

"The rest of the world looks to California to see how it manages its water resources," says snow scientist, Randall Osterhuber. "We've even had scientists from China visit our snow lab to study flood forecasting and stream gauging."

Telling a Child about a Pet's Death

The above quote is by Susan Chernak McElroy, in the 1998 Veterinary Times. She is one of the contributors to this article.

Carbon Monoxide Danger During Power Outages

Carbon monoxide poisoning can become a threat when snow piles up against vents for gas heaters and wood stoves. When vents become clogged with snow or ice, carbon monoxide can accumulate and pose a serious health threat.

Is Economic Development the Grand Prize?

At issue is New London's decision to seize and demolish private homes in the Fort Trumbull area to make way for commercial development. It has been six months since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that New London could do what it did. But private residents are still living in their homes.

January '06 Storms = Fine Skiing and Avalanche Danger

The Snow Pack
Despite a fluctuating snow level that at times soared to nearly 9,000 feet, Sierra ski resorts now can boast they have some of the best snow pack conditions in the nation.
--Palisades Tahoe has more than 6 feet of snow on its upper mountain.

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