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Saturday, October 3, 2009
Yes the rumors are true..you can surf on Lake Tahoe. Our Nor Cal Burton Rep Ian Tosh was driving around the lake the other day and took these pic. He also saw two boats capsize. take look.
Labels: Burton, Lake Tahoe
Sunday, September 27, 2009
2009 Lake Tahoe Marathon With 3 Porters Employees
Yesterday 3 longtime Porters employees - Alex Ruimerman, Kathy Karlovic, and Stephanie Craven - braved the "Hill from Hell" and the rest of the 26+ miles of the 2009 edition of the Lake Tahoe Marathon. This was somewhat of a "on the whim" decision by Alex many months ago. Mind you Alex is not a "runner", so this was a big feat. In fact, a first for all 3 of them. Go team go!!!
They started their day on Commons Beach in Tahoe City. They then went down the best shore - the West Shore - on highway 89 past Emerald Bay all the way down to Pope Beach just past Camp Richardson. I got a lot of great pics I think......I'm just bummed that I missed the girls crossing the finish line an hour before Alex :) I was hanging back giving him support.....along with his childhood friend Barr who came up from San Diego just to run it with him.....in a stinkin' cotton t-shirt of all things!
They started their day on Commons Beach in Tahoe City. They then went down the best shore - the West Shore - on highway 89 past Emerald Bay all the way down to Pope Beach just past Camp Richardson. I got a lot of great pics I think......I'm just bummed that I missed the girls crossing the finish line an hour before Alex :) I was hanging back giving him support.....along with his childhood friend Barr who came up from San Diego just to run it with him.....in a stinkin' cotton t-shirt of all things!
Labels: Camp Richardson, Commons Beach Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Marathon, Pope Beach, Porters Sports Lake Tahoe, porterstahoe.com
wilmothgood job you guys. im stoked for you. the only reason i would run is if something was chasing me. by the way, whats up with the no shoes folks.... is it like the runners version of fixie ?
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Friday, August 7, 2009
2nd Annual Stand Up Paddleboard Lake Tahoe Crossing
Despite some pretty nasty weather yesterday Thursday August 6th that only got worse as the morning went on, Robb Gaffney and Dave Kalama plus a group of two dozen ski and snowboard athletes and friends attempted the 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Stand Up Paddleboard crossing to benefit the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation and reMIND.org. TV journalist Bob Woodruff sustained severe brain trauma in a roadside bombing while covering the war in Iraq in 2006. The foundation was created to provide extra resources and support for US soldiers and other victims of traumatic brain injuries.
Just like last year I agreed to be a "support boat" for the paddlers - several of which are personal friends and athletes in the area including this year one of PortersTahoe.com's ski team athletes Tim Dutton. So about 5am I took off from the Coast Guard station in Tahoe City and headed south for Camp Richardson. The moonset and sunrise were awesome....
It was already pretty windy in the middle and south of the lake as an unseasonably cold and windy front began to move in, so the starting point was moved to Meeks Bay. Luckily we got a little lull in the wind after sunrise - plus with the bay being more protected - that allowed for a picture perfect start.
However, it didn't take more than a half hour before the storm starting kicking up and heading our way. Quickly the group split into those with enough experience and the right boards to try and out-run it to Kings Beach, while the rest wisely peeled off at Homewood.
I made one last check on the group pushing on about parallel with Dollar Point, and then I made a run for it back to Tahoe City before the Coast Guard's "red flag" small craft advisory REALLY kicked into gear.....
Red Flag Small Craft Advisory Lake Tahoe - 8-6-09 from Chappy on Vimeo.
Labels: Bob Woodruff Family Foundation, Dave Kalama, Dollar Point, Homewood, Jeremy Jones, Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, porterstahoe.com, Robb Gaffney, Stand Up Paddle Board, Tim Dutton
Monday, July 27, 2009
Jake Burton Carpenter Wakesurfing Lake Tahoe
Jake Burton Carpenter Wakesurfing on Lake Tahoe from Chappy on Vimeo.
I was going through my computer last night and found this gem of a video clip. This was taken in the summer of 2006 on Lake Tahoe's west shore near Sunnyside Resort.Jake Burton - yes that Jake Burton Carpenter from Burton Snowboards - flew in to Truckee, CA a few summers ago for a meeting with the Northstar-at-Tahoe folks to put the final touches on the Burton sponsored, feature-rich zone called "The Stash".There was a couple hour window after his meeting and before he had to fly down to SoCal, and our Burton sales rep Laurent Vrignaud wanted to squeeze in a quick cocktail at Sunnyside Resort on Lake Tahoe's west shore.....and Jake's first wakesurfing session.
The weather was less than ideal as it was cooler temperatures and a bit windy in the afternoon, so we went around the corner from Sunnyside to Hurricane Bay and made the best of it. This is behind my 2005 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV.
So while Jake didn't have the time and conditions to really dial in a good wakesurfing session, he nonetheless was able to throw the rope in the boat on the third run and, "Check it off the list baby!"
Labels: Burton Snowboards, Jake Burton, Lake Tahoe, Malibu Wakesetter, Northstar at tahoe, Sunnyside Resort Lake Tahoe, Wakesurfing
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A few days ago, the San Francisco-based, all girls, Led Zeppelin tribute band named "Zepparella" made their usual summer swing through Tahoe and played at the awesome, cozy outdoor stage at the River Ranch Lodge at the base of Alpine Meadows road. If you haven't seen them before, not only do they rock for a chick band, but the lead singer Anna Kristina does a decent Robert Plant. If you ever see that they're playing in a town near you, I'd recommend checking them out.
To get a taste of Zepparella, click on the live video clips below.....
To get a taste of Zepparella, click on the live video clips below.....
Zepparella "Bring It On Home" at the River Ranch, Alpine Meadows, CA - 6-25-09 from Chappy on Vimeo.
Zepparella "Whole Lotta Love" at the River Ranch, Alpine Meadows, CA - 6-25-09 from Chappy on Vimeo.
Labels: Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, River Ranch Lodge, Zepparella
Friday, February 13, 2009
February 13, 2009 Northstar Pow
The day after a amazing Squaw Pow day we had a nice reload last night so off to Northstar for some more pow pow runs. Porters TM and Photo guy Eric Asistin joined me for some fun Northstar laps and some chuckles along the way. Northstar can soemtimes be the left out buddy in the Tahoe region, being over shadowed by larger mountains like Squaw and Alpine Meadows and sometimes get the short end of the stick... Not in our current series of storms!!Finally Lookout and the Backside are getting filled and Northstar is busy getting all the preperations ready for the upcoming Dew Tour!!
Be ready for this weekend and into next week... the Lake Tahoe storm door is open!!
Want to do some of the same fun follow cam shots?? then buy the Go Pro Helmet Cam!!
Labels: go pro helmet camera, Lake Tahoe, Northstar at tahoe, Powder Snowboarding, Snowboard, Winter
NCPC ya At Sugar BowlI only saw about 4 pow slashes and then 4 minutes of just riding straight across a flat run.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
yeah its not any turns being made yet but yes we have new snow and yes it looks like we are on the reload cycle!!
Labels: Driving, Lake Tahoe, Snow, Truckee, Winter
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Well, I was going to do a post with a lot of pictures from my travels over the past month, but for some reason the internet keeps pooping out and I can't upload any more photos than these two. So I suppose the pics won't really tell the story. Nonetheless, it's been a hectic month of traveling and even though these two photos don't quite give my month long of traveling justice, they will have to do just fine. From Tahoe, Retallack, Mustang Powder, X Games, SIA in Vegas, back to Tahoe, and now off to Colorado...I have a lot of plane stubs, overweight charges, and added miles to my truck.
It's been fun. A complete transition from the filming aspect of skiing to the competition aspect was one of the things that I experienced. It gave me some culture shock (the only way I can think of to describe the feeling that I had after leaving the cozy lodge of Mustang Powder to X Games) and again allowed me to reevaluate what I love about skiing. It's not the bright lights, the interviews, the cameras, and VIP energy drink parties. I'm more interested in the quite life living in my long underwear in the woods only accessible by cat or snowmobile (I suppose these two pictures go along with that part of my story).
After having some difficulty getting into the invite only slopestyle competitions this year (seeing as I didn't compete last year) I've been super motivated to get back on the list. In skiing right now, everything seems to be planned around hopefully getting skiing halfpipe into the Olympics. With that being the case, 2 of our bigger open slopestyle events have been canceled due to lack of funding (US Open, and North American Open). So off to the Aspen Open I go. It will be on the X Games course (which I've been riding on during X for a few days). I'm really looking forward to getting back in the game and feeling the rush that competitions give me. Despite the fact that I don't always like what goes along with competitons, I'll enjoy spending some days in the park and catching up on some reading while at home. I figure I can balance out the hype with some quite time.
Enough writting...sometimes I do that. I hope Tahoe gets some snow! Enjoy the sunny weather while we've got it.
Labels: Aspen Open, Lake Tahoe, Michelle Parker, Mustang Powder, Retallack, slopestyle, Traveling, Winter X Games
Monday, January 5, 2009
So as most of you know the Tahoe season started a little slow this year. Thank the snow gods it's know here but as of three weeks ago the slopes of Squaw resembled the hills of some godforsaken place that never gets snow but still has mountains. Anyways, with most of the North American forecast looking bleak, Cody and I decided to book a last minute flight to my home state of Alaska to slice and dice some powder like the Turkey I cooked for Thanksgiving. The snow was amazing, the skies were frigid cold and the powder was deep and often sprayed us in the face. Here are some pics from the early winter subarctic.
Elyse
Elyse
Labels: Alaska, Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad, Lake Tahoe
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Confidential Cliffs, Secret Chutes and Private Powder
This zone is in a double super extra super duper secret area 51 and today we just discovered it like Colombus discovered America. Well, yeah you know, we're claiming we discovered it even though people have probably been here for a very long time. I'm sure a Prius has probably even made it up the paved road to this area that I will know name The Codiferius Cliffs of Townsendia. So yeah, here's a cool face and we're gonna ski it.
Labels: Cody Townsend, Lake Tahoe
Friday, December 12, 2008
Alpine Meadows opened today, Friday December 12th. We now have five ski areas partially open in the Lake Tahoe Basin, making for tons of snow sliding fun for the whole family. The snowmaking crew has been working hard and managed to put a few sweet ribbons of snow down. Kangaroo and Meadow were open, and it was off the hook. Seems like we've got a little snow on the way, so get out and start making some turns, hopefully the season'll be in full swing before we know it. For more information go to www.skialpine.com.
Jeremy
Labels: Alpine Meadows, Jeremy Benson, Lake Tahoe, Weather
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Maybe its a bit early to get really excited but this weather statement makes it sound like this week could be FUN!!!
TWO AREAS OF LOW PRESSURE WILL AFFECT THE REGION THIS WEEK. THE
FIRST ARRIVES TUESDAY AND THE SECOND BY LATE THANKSGIVING DAY INTO
EARLY FRIDAY.
RAIN AND SNOW WITH THE FIRST SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO REACH THE
CENTRAL SIERRA ON TUESDAY AND SPREAD INTO WESTERN NEVADA ON
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY AS THE LOW MOVES ONSHORE. THIS SYSTEM
WILL BRING DOWN SNOW LEVELS TO 5500 TO 6000 FEET ACROSS THE
REGION FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR
SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE SIERRA SOUTH OF LAKE TAHOE
TO MAMMOTH LAKES.
THE TRACK OF THE SECOND SYSTEM REMAINS QUITE UNCERTAIN AS IT DROPS
OUT OF THE GULF OF ALASKA. FORECAST MODELS ARE INDICATING THIS
SYSTEM COULD MOVE SOUTH ALONG THE SIERRA OR REMAIN JUST OFF THE
CALIFORNIA COAST. HOWEVER CONFIDENCE THAT THE STORM WILL AFFECT THE
AREA LATE THANKSGIVING DAY OR EARLY FRIDAY IS INCREASING. FORECAST
MODELS INDICATE THE SYSTEM MAY LINGER OVER THE REGION INTO SATURDAY...
WITH COLD AND MOIST CONDITIONS. SNOW LEVELS MAY DROP BELOW 5000
FEET IF THE STORM MOVES SOUTH ALONG THE SIERRA WHILE SNOW LEVELS
WOULD BE HIGHER IF THE SYSTEM REMAINS OFFSHORE. THE MOST LIKELY
TIME FRAME FOR POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT SNOWS IN THE SIERRA IS FROM LATE
THANKSGIVING DAY INTO FRIDAY. LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS MAY BE POSSIBLE
FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 5500 FEET...INCLUDING PORTIONS OF WESTERN
NEVADA.
IF YOU HAVE TRAVEL PLANS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY IN THE
SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA...BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING
CONDITIONS. CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/RENO FOR UPDATES
ON HOW THESE STORMS MAY IMPACT HOLIDAY TRAVEL.
TWO AREAS OF LOW PRESSURE WILL AFFECT THE REGION THIS WEEK. THE
FIRST ARRIVES TUESDAY AND THE SECOND BY LATE THANKSGIVING DAY INTO
EARLY FRIDAY.
RAIN AND SNOW WITH THE FIRST SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO REACH THE
CENTRAL SIERRA ON TUESDAY AND SPREAD INTO WESTERN NEVADA ON
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY AS THE LOW MOVES ONSHORE. THIS SYSTEM
WILL BRING DOWN SNOW LEVELS TO 5500 TO 6000 FEET ACROSS THE
REGION FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR
SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE SIERRA SOUTH OF LAKE TAHOE
TO MAMMOTH LAKES.
THE TRACK OF THE SECOND SYSTEM REMAINS QUITE UNCERTAIN AS IT DROPS
OUT OF THE GULF OF ALASKA. FORECAST MODELS ARE INDICATING THIS
SYSTEM COULD MOVE SOUTH ALONG THE SIERRA OR REMAIN JUST OFF THE
CALIFORNIA COAST. HOWEVER CONFIDENCE THAT THE STORM WILL AFFECT THE
AREA LATE THANKSGIVING DAY OR EARLY FRIDAY IS INCREASING. FORECAST
MODELS INDICATE THE SYSTEM MAY LINGER OVER THE REGION INTO SATURDAY...
WITH COLD AND MOIST CONDITIONS. SNOW LEVELS MAY DROP BELOW 5000
FEET IF THE STORM MOVES SOUTH ALONG THE SIERRA WHILE SNOW LEVELS
WOULD BE HIGHER IF THE SYSTEM REMAINS OFFSHORE. THE MOST LIKELY
TIME FRAME FOR POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT SNOWS IN THE SIERRA IS FROM LATE
THANKSGIVING DAY INTO FRIDAY. LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS MAY BE POSSIBLE
FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 5500 FEET...INCLUDING PORTIONS OF WESTERN
NEVADA.
IF YOU HAVE TRAVEL PLANS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY IN THE
SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA...BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING
CONDITIONS. CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/RENO FOR UPDATES
ON HOW THESE STORMS MAY IMPACT HOLIDAY TRAVEL.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Snow, Snow, Travel, Winter
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Opening Thursday, November 6, 2008
We have received over a foot of snow and the mountain is ready for you to shred. Lift tickets will be availble for a discounted rate of $30 for adults and $15 for a child ages 5-12. Thursday will be your first opportunity to ride the new Castle Peak Quad.
We have received over a foot of snow and the mountain is ready for you to shred. Lift tickets will be availble for a discounted rate of $30 for adults and $15 for a child ages 5-12. Thursday will be your first opportunity to ride the new Castle Peak Quad.
Labels: Boreal Ski Area, Lake Tahoe, Snowboard, Travel, Winter
Labels: Boreal Ski Area, Lake Tahoe, Snow, Travel, Winter
Monday, November 3, 2008
On my drive in this morning I had to pull over and snap this shot of Northstar, hopefully the storm will track our way and help Tahoe start this season off right!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Northstar at tahoe, Snow, Travel, Truckee, Winter
Sunday, November 2, 2008
At first glance at the Boreal MT Cam it looks like they picked up some snow, hopefully I can go out and nab some other shoots once the sun rises.
Labels: Boreal Ski Area, Lake Tahoe, Travel, Winter
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Welcome to the house of dudes, where music and the sweet sound of skateboard wheels pumping a mini pipe is never ending like the waves of teahupoo. Zak Shelhamer was there to capture the action on the afternoon of monday the 13th. "The level of skating was higher then hippies at a phish show" says 20 year old Brandon Cocard of Truckee Ca. "I've never skated a ramp like this. Trannys so tight it will make you never want to go to reno again... if you know what i'm saying." We know what your saying Brandon. Skating was performed by locals Dan Conroy, Taylor Corlton, Nic Visconti and Cocard. Judging by Sean Carney. Photos By Zak Shelhamer.
Labels: Brandon Cocard, dan Conroy, extreme, i'm hungry., Lake Tahoe, Mini Ramp, nic visconti, skateboarding, Taylor Carlton, Truckee, Zak Shelhamer
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Here are a few pics of the Lake Tahoe and the snow that I took this morning. The steam coming of the lake is so eerie!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Snow
Friday, October 10, 2008
Boreal begins making the goods!
We all know what this is and we all know what this means. i think i just wet my pants. photo taken 10-9-08
Labels: blowing, Boreal Ski Area, first snow of year, Lake Tahoe, making snow, Snow, Zak Shelhamer
Chappyuhhhhhhh...that's all you got Zak? Can you march back up Sunday morning after another 36 hours to make some snow with Sat/Sun over night low forecasted to be like 12???
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Cold Temperatures and Snow Showers this Weekend!
Monday, October 6, 2008
After any good storm in Tahoe in the summertime the best thing to do is jump on the ole mountain bike and hit the dirt before it gets dry and powdery again. Yesterday I was invited to hit what others have described as the best car shuttle downhill in Tahoe. Just a short drive up 267 and then up Martis Peak Rd your standing well above Kings beach ready for some screaming downhill. The top starts out with some decent technical rocks and then the rest is all buttery smooth downhill, with fast and flowing turns. in some places you may have a 3 minute uphill to the next downhill section but this is mainly all downhill. Also there are a few areas that you can ride up a fire road for a quick technical downhill. It was so packed down that you could actually follow the person in front of you... something rarely you can do in Tahoe unless it rains like this past weekend. This ride is sick but you need to know where to go, there are tons of twists and turns but with all the variety you can mix it up to vary the ride to keep you always coming back for more. Find a map at your local bike shop and get to this ride, and as you can see you don’t need a full suspension bike but you need some skills like Howie did to punch through the technical sections.
Labels: Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Bike
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Smokin Snowboards Moves Its Factory
Lake Tahoe, Ca: The guys at Smokin Snowboards have been working hard this summer getting all the new boards done and ready to be shredded this coming winter along with moving into a new, larger factory. Making it easier to make Tahoe's finest snowboard, Smokin Jay Quintin has moved the factory to a location twice as big as the previous. With enough room to grow and develop new tech and Smokin innovations, our new factory is going to facilitate the needs of our company in the coming
years.
If you haven't ridden one of our boards you are definitely missing out. Whether charging KT at Squaw or riding your local park line, we have the best shred sticks for you. From our Eco-Friendly Mike Basich Pro-Model to our twin shovel nose M.I.P. with Magne-Traction, Smokin Snowboards takes rider feedback directly off the mountain and puts it directly under your feet. Our flawless 100% aspen and professional craftsmanship has been proven in the 12 years Smokin Jay has been making boards and these are our best yet. As well as making one of the best boards you've ever ridden, this season we will be testing our Smokin “Brototypes” on the local hills of Lake Tahoe, experimenting with different camber systems, edge designs, and other top secret innovations to further increase our board quality.
Get to your local snowboard shop today and ask for Smokin Snowboards or check em out online at smokinsnowboards.com Smokin Snowboards are Professionally Handmade in Lake Tahoe by Snowboarders who understand quality and performance... !!!
YOU CANT FOOL THE YOUTH!!!
Tee see the entire line of 2009 Smokin Snowboards click here!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Smokin Snowboards
Monday, September 29, 2008
So we are getting down to the last few weeks of warm weather in Tahoe and what better way to spend a weekend in the truckee Tahoe area playing golf, kayaking and splitting wood. Northstar at tahoe has a very exceptional golf course and the weather is perfect right now so make sure you get out there and have fun! The surface temperature of the lake tahoe is still 64 degrees so plenty warm enough to swim!
Labels: Golf Lake Tahoe, kayaking, Lake Tahoe, Northstar at tahoe, swimming, Zak Shelhamer
Eric AsistinThere is plenty of wood for you to stack at my house now...get ready!
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
So if your sitting at home wondering what the heck you are going to do today, I have a few suggestions for you, hoping to make your Thursday more productive and fun! To Start things off you should probably do some stretching no to be confused with streaking to get yourself prepared... Golf, Swimming, Climbing, Fishing, Wash your car, send a card to your mom.. those are just a few suggestions to get your day going. By the time you get done with that you can start getting all prepared for the big movie premier tonight brought to you by the PortersTahoe crew along with 50-50 brewing company. There will be pro snowshredders there like Iikka Backstrom, Aaron Biittner, Brandon Cocard, Zak Shelhamer, Devun Walsh and Lauri Heiskari. So girls make sure your ready at 8:30 to meet and greet some of the greatest and hottest pro snowboarders in the world. The movie Kicks off at 9:30 and we all know its their 20th year making some of the sickest shred flicks on the planet, Mack Dawg, your friends at PortersTahoe and 50-50 arranged exclusive sneak peak of their newest monster, "Double Decade."
Labels: 50/50 Brewing Co, Lake Tahoe, mack dawg, premier, pro snowboarders, Truckee
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
I'm Not Gonna Do What Everybody Thinks I'm Gonna Do....
After five years of beers, tequila, crashes, broken skis, several sets of stitches, lots of cork footbeds and way to many ski boots fixes, and just generally good times, I'm leaving Porters. To those who thought it would never happen, I say, well... almost.
It's been a wild and fun ride, but now it's time to move on to another position elsewhere in the industry. All I can say is that I've had an unbelievable time working here, I've met a lot of great people, and probably pissed off many more. When I moved to Tahoe in October of 2003, I walked in the door of Porters looking for a job, and aside from the decision to move to Tahoe in the first place, it's been the best call I've ever made. From the end of season parties to trips down to Vegas for SIA; from tent sales, CL Smoothes, and fourth of july roof parties to hot dogs and Mama C's tamales, I'm going to miss the fun times; and I am going to sincerely miss working with every single person in this company. Fortunately, I won't be going to far. Even from my new position I'll still be able to hear Alex getting irritated, Eleanor shouting for Josh, and new warehouse employees hitting the side of the warehouse with the forklift.
So in celebration of the place I've spent an awesome five years, and the people who have made it so badass, here's a small collection of the pix I've accumulated over the years. It's a fun little flashback to a time when some people had longer hair, some had different colored hair, and some just looked thinner, regardless of their hair length or hair color [at that particular point of the season].
I present to you all, the 'Adventures of Porters: 2003-2008', in no particular order. Enjoy....
To everyone at Porters, thanks again for a great time...
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters, Segal
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JasonGood post Segal. The pics bring back a lot of great memories. Good luck with your new gig. I'll probably talk to you more now.
segal nobody likes a quiter, but in this case I do. maybe we can go back to being freinds instead of arch rivals due to the overwhelming amount of shit going to stores
GainesSegal, I hope your new job has a good toilet. Good luck.
-Aaron
JoshSegal...you sound like...should I dare say and Adult? You John are a part of what Porters is today, and always will be. When I look back at people that have made a difference for me personally and for the company
your name isn't shy of the top. And I thank you for that. You will do a bang up job, I know it, we all know it. Best of Luck
-Josh
Eric AsistinGood riddance & good luck! You really do look good in a Mullet...If you had a Firebird and and 8ball...I might sleep with you....
KevinCankles,
I'm gonna miss those bar nights and Alpine/Squaw days...hopefully you're sticking around man. Congrats on the new gig, are they gonna make you cut your hair? Can't wait to see yous again pal. talk to ya soon and good luck!
Here's my only pic of you, sorry, no cankles in this shot
You know that I am going to miss you. I do have a couple tamales for you, but thought you would lose them if I gave them to you last night. Let me know when you will be in the office so I can bring them. I really do hate to see you go, its been fun.
Best of luck,
-mama
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Kayaking Lake Tahoe is one of the few amazing things to do around the Truckee Tahoe area, for Zak its just another adventure, a easy way to find awesome snorkeling spots and less crowds. Here are a few pictures that Zak Shelhamer took from a lake tahoe kayaking adventure.
Labels: adventure, kayaking, Lake Tahoe, Porters Tahoe, snorkeling, Truckee, Zak Shelhamer
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Martis camp - A Tom Fazio Golf Experience
If I die tomorrow I hope heaven has a golf course exactly like Martis Camp.
Yesterday I was invited to play the newest and already legendary Martis Camp Golf course. For those who have not yet heard about this course... you will. Course designer Tom Fazio creates a true golf masterpiece with this signature course. But now to the catch, this course is not for the everyday Joe who wants to play an epic course. Martis Camp is a private golf experience only for those lucky enough to own a lot or a home in the Martis Camp community.
This course is the hardest golf course I have ever played, period. Every fairway has some sort of undulation and add massive greens that make you feel like your playing putt putt golf, you will be extremely happy to walk away from this course with a score under 100. The front nine offers dramatic views of Northstar and a nice introduction to this amazing ride. One thing you will first notice on the course is the meticulous care the entire course receives. The first cut of rough is better than most fairways and the tee boxes are by far the best I have ever seen. Hole 5 is a par 4, 452 yards (From the Blue/Championship Tees) with the number 1 handicap that will stick with you the entire round. Fail to drive it long and straight and your second shot will fail to make it close to the elevated green. Miss the green and you will find yourself digging out of deep intimidating bunkers. The front nine finishes with another long par 4 that makes one wonder... should I continue to the back nine?
The back nine is the true reason to play this course. The undulation takes an entirely new meaning when you step onto the back 9. Hit the sweet spot on most of your drives and you can easily get up to 50 yards of extra length. Hole 15 is a great example of the undulation, hit high right and watch the ball roll past the intimidating leftside bunkers. The grand daddy is the 18th hole. The view of the future clubhouse home along with Northstar in the background will always place a huge smile on your face as you finish an epic round of golf.
Special thanks to Keith Franke DMB/Highlands Group, LLC - Martis Camp - for making this all happen.
Also to Solomon Aurthur for the call to go play, and Boyde Wenger the final member of the foursome.
Below is a news release from Martis Camp and has Professional Golfers reviews as well.
On June 27, renowned designer Tom Fazio kicked-off the inaugural season of the Martis Camp course which is already getting rave reviews.
"Needless to say, Tom Fazio has designed some pretty amazing courses in his career, but after playing the Martis Camp course, I think this is without a doubt the best Fazio course that I've ever played."
— Lee Janzen, two-time U.S. Open Champion & PGA Tour Professional
"Every hole on this course could be a ‘signature' hole somewhere else, but Fazio saved his official one for last. The par-4, 468 yard, 18th is dramatic, and one of the prettiest holes in Northern California."
— Joel Stewart, writing for ABC Sports
"Growing up in South Africa I have been fortunate to play golf all over the world, and I will tell you that the Tom Fazio design at Martis Camp is one of the most remarkable courses I have ever experienced."
— Tim Clark, Martis Camp Owner/Club Member, PGA Tour Professional, and two-time President’s Cup team member
"I thoroughly enjoyed playing the Fazio course at Martis Camp for the first time. It's in fantastic shape and the views from every hole are spectacular! I've always loved the Lake Tahoe area and am really looking forward to building a home and spending a good part of my off-season here at Martis Camp."
— Ricky Barnes, Martis Camp Owner/Club Member, U.S. Amateur Champion and Nationwide Tour Professional
Labels: Golf Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Martis Camp
Zak.ShelhamerOoo that sounds yummy. i wanna play
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Quick update in response to the comment below on how I like to get into the Meadow quick and easy.
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Today My Wife and I along with our little monkey daughter took a hike into Paige Meadows on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. A friend had mentioned that Paige was going off with flowers so we packed the little one into the car and headed down the west shore for a short drive to the trail head located off Silver Tip in the Talmont subdivision. I would usually start the hike from 64 acres park but since we had a three year old its easier to start right outside the meadow. Before you pack and go make sure you have A. sunscreen and B BUG REPELLENT!! The mosquitos are going nuts with the snow melt finally over. But back to the hike, due to the fires last year the forest service is very actively working on thinning the forests as to not repeat last years destruction. The trailhead was littered with heavy equipment and logs ready to roll off the hill to the mill. I thought that most of the trails would be hard to get to or destroyed but those loggers are doing a great job of not hurting the amazing trail system around the meadows. Once we weaved our way into the meadow we were greeted with the beauty that only a high mountain meadow can offer, and swarming bugs everywhere. The meadows is still pretty wet so be aware that you could get muddy or have to jump across some wet spots, but after you proceed deeper into the meadow you will be greeted with rare flowers that only bloom for a short time. We were amazed at the awesome beauty of colors that were all around us. Our little monkey did a great job hiking with us and allowed some cute shots to be taken as well. Get to Paige Meadows before mother nature dries her up and steals all the flowers till next year.
| 1. | Head west on Pine Ave toward Tahoe Park Heights Dr |  | 0.2 mi |
| 2. | Slight right at Tahoe Park Heights Dr | | 0.7 mi |
| 3. | Turn right at Big Pine Dr | | 0.3 mi |
| 4. | Turn left at Silver Tip Dr | | 0.5 mi |
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Today My Wife and I along with our little monkey daughter took a hike into Paige Meadows on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. A friend had mentioned that Paige was going off with flowers so we packed the little one into the car and headed down the west shore for a short drive to the trail head located off Silver Tip in the Talmont subdivision. I would usually start the hike from 64 acres park but since we had a three year old its easier to start right outside the meadow. Before you pack and go make sure you have A. sunscreen and B BUG REPELLENT!! The mosquitos are going nuts with the snow melt finally over. But back to the hike, due to the fires last year the forest service is very actively working on thinning the forests as to not repeat last years destruction. The trailhead was littered with heavy equipment and logs ready to roll off the hill to the mill. I thought that most of the trails would be hard to get to or destroyed but those loggers are doing a great job of not hurting the amazing trail system around the meadows. Once we weaved our way into the meadow we were greeted with the beauty that only a high mountain meadow can offer, and swarming bugs everywhere. The meadows is still pretty wet so be aware that you could get muddy or have to jump across some wet spots, but after you proceed deeper into the meadow you will be greeted with rare flowers that only bloom for a short time. We were amazed at the awesome beauty of colors that were all around us. Our little monkey did a great job hiking with us and allowed some cute shots to be taken as well. Get to Paige Meadows before mother nature dries her up and steals all the flowers till next year.
Labels: Hike LAke Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Hiking, Paige Meadows, Paige Meadows Lake Tahoe
Nice pictures ... we just tried to find this hike and were not successful. Did you drive to the end of Chamonix Road and start your hike from there? We couldn't find any signs for Paige Meadows, and so we ended up turning around. Oh well ... maybe another time in the future!
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Yesterday Finn, Ming, and I stopped by a local Tahoe City pier after work to go swimming, since it was 90 degrees all day. This pier is at one of those fancy condo spots, with a fancy pool and other so-called "amenities". Walking down the pier, we saw this message written with rocks underwater. In your face, amenities!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, summer fun, swimming, Tahoe City
Chappyno no no no no no.....anonymous
Water temp is climbing FAST with all this smoky heat. It's gone from 59 to 67 in just one week. A few more days of this stuff and we'll get to 70.
Now granted - dive down 15 feet and you're back to 59!!
Nate HollandLove it, love it, love it. Get off the couch, grow some balls, and get in the Lake! And who knows, they might shrink up a little, but at least your using them.
JasonForget about it being cold what about Tahoe Tessie. I wouldn't get in there unless you want to lose a leg.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Sugar Mama Wanted - 24 (Lake Tahoe)
THANK YOU CRAIGSLIST, one of the best posts I seen in a while.
In Search of a sugar mama between the ages of 25 and 35 to take care of a young strapping ski bum full time. I am great with kids and very responsible. I need a weekly allowance of only a few hundred dollars and I am willing to work nights but need mornings off to ski pow.
Contact only by email and Please no crazy baby mama drama
Requirements: Valid Photo id and Lots of Money
In Search of a sugar mama between the ages of 25 and 35 to take care of a young strapping ski bum full time. I am great with kids and very responsible. I need a weekly allowance of only a few hundred dollars and I am willing to work nights but need mornings off to ski pow.
Contact only by email and Please no crazy baby mama drama
Requirements: Valid Photo id and Lots of Money
Labels: Craigslist, Lake Tahoe, Sugar Mama
Monday, March 3, 2008
Hey there all...sorry for the late post. The Stunt ditch action went down yesterday in grand fashion. The Pipe was perfect & the sun was out. It was a little nippy, but everyone seemed to manage. The Pipe is always a great way to cap off a weekend of competition. As expected the guys and gals were boosting and having a grand ole time in a perfectly cut Frank Wells Pipe. Yes, Andy Finch Was boosting along with Danny Kass, Steve Fisher, Mason Aguirre & many more. For the Gals, no one could touch Elena Height..no pun intended but she was going higher, smoother, & techier than the rest of the girls with a backside 9! She won of course and this is 2 years in a row for Elena. Local Gal Ally Carrol made her way into the finals and I was stoked to see her step it up and compete against the big names.
In the mens side of the comp it was definitely a hard call. Kass just busted out of nowhere and put down a 1st run that no one could match. Finch was going richter once again busting the towers & earning highest air honors. Andy also saved himself from death and did a switch layed out backflip which was supposed to be a cab 10 but got stuck on the take off. He had everyone holding their breath as he lay upside down with about 15 ft in the air almost dead sailor, but managed to get it back around and land! Gnarly! Louie Vitto was spinning like a top. Iouri Podlatchikov (Ipod) almost had an identical run to Louie's but went a little bigger. Mason Aguirre has the syliest backside 5 1st hit and frontside nine melon poke I've ever seen. Elijah Teeter is Bob Burnquist on a snowboard, backside 7 1st hit to switch method like no ones business. Tommy Cheszchin, ws machine like as always making everything look like it was produced out of a factory. Everyone had a strong showing and it was definitely a great time! I can't wait for next year.
Men Score Purse Women Score Purse:
1. Danny Kass (Vernon, NJ) 92.1 $20,000
1. Elena Hight (South Lake Tahoe, CA) 92.0 $11,000
2. Louie Vito (Bellefontaine, OH) 90.3 $14,000
2. Lizzy Beerman (Weston,VT) 81.0 $6,500
3. Iouri Podlatchokov (Zurich, SWZ) 88.3 $7,000
3. Kjersti Buaas (Trondheim, NOR) 75.0 $3,000
Labels: Andy Finch, Danny Kass, ericasistinphoto.com, Lake Tahoe, Northstar at tahoe, Vans
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Kirkwood Private Shop Demo of 2009 Gear
Every year around mid February all of the major ski and snowboard brands invite all of the shops around Northern California to go to a resort (this year Kirkwood) and demo NEXT winter's (2009) gear to help shops make decisions of what brands and models they should buy. Unfortunately this year's demo wasn't the best as it was pretty windy and flat light, so we're going to re-test some product in the next couple of weeks with better conditions.
What was good? The party in the Porters condo!! We have a continual supply of East-Coasters that move "west" every season to come to the mecca of riding known as Tahoe. And with them comes some good, ol' fashioned, ingenuity that is born out of the necessity to find fun activities in frigid, long winters at places like the Univeristy of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington (quite conveninetly next to Burton's headquarters).
So with a pick and some hot water, a couple of UVM'ers carved an "ice luge" about 4 feet long into this massive ice melt coming off the roof. Pour a little vodka-cranberry down that sucker.....and repeat.....37 times!!
Awwwwww......good times, good times......
What was good? The party in the Porters condo!! We have a continual supply of East-Coasters that move "west" every season to come to the mecca of riding known as Tahoe. And with them comes some good, ol' fashioned, ingenuity that is born out of the necessity to find fun activities in frigid, long winters at places like the Univeristy of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington (quite conveninetly next to Burton's headquarters).
So with a pick and some hot water, a couple of UVM'ers carved an "ice luge" about 4 feet long into this massive ice melt coming off the roof. Pour a little vodka-cranberry down that sucker.....and repeat.....37 times!!
Awwwwww......good times, good times......
Labels: Kirkwood, Lake Tahoe, Ski Demo, Snowboard Demo, Winter
This is a case of "what were they thinking". On our drive down to Kirkwood yesterday we drove by this car in disbelief of what we thought we had seen so we swung around and took a picture.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Winter
kareyDid you show Dreddy J... he might want his old car back...
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Monday, February 11, 2008
Weatherman Joes Tallc and Desolation Wilderness Shots
Our weatherman Joe just sent me over these photo and I had to post them. Joe's Words "Looking back, we should have skied it from the top of the peak.....the first 50ft was steep but after that is was nothing crazy. Even 5 days after the last storm and all the wind we endured, Annie and I skied binding deep soft wintery snow the entire 1500' ". With some warm days here the backcountry should be running rather nicely.
Labels: Backcountry, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, Mount Tallac, Porters, Skiing, Weather
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Squaw Valley Shredding: An Ode to Squaw
Oh Squaw Valley let me count the ways I love thee: 
I love your steep peaks and open bowls.
I love your sunny spring days in the park.
I love your powder days when it is so deep.
I love your fun natural jibs in the trees.
I love that you love the One Piece Maf.
I love your long lines at KT-22 on a powder day…
Wait, wait, wait… I lie I do not love that about you…
But when so many others love thee also, there must be a price to pay
on a blue bird powder day…….. Long lines at KT-22 and long lines it shall be..
Labels: KT-22, Lake Tahoe, Snowboard, Squaw Valley, Winter
Friday, February 1, 2008
February 1st 2008 SQUAW VALLEY
How many days can we keep talking about pow pow in Tahoe? Is that real question? I was lucky enough to reach the KT line this morning before to many others had arrived in the Valley which allowed me to relax and enjoy the thunderous sounds of explosions all around the mountain. I was surprised at how may bombs they were throwing this morning since it didn't seem like last night was such a large snow event. With a slightly late opening due to ongoing snow safety we all raced as usual to get on chairs and find our lines. As I rode up and started taking pictures I heard a familiar voice and as random squallyworld goes John Huston from our TC store was sitting next to me, its so hard to tell who people are when you're all bundled up. John was rocking the Armada ARG skis and sitting a few chairs behind us was Kyle from the Truckee store spending some time on the K2 Gyrator store demo. Being on the right equipment on a pow pow day is vital and you can always tell who is having more fun than the next guy mainly from know how to choose correctly from the quiver. Huston mentioned that the ARG's were perfect for todays snow conditions but to me they are still funny looking skis. So were started off on KT going towards the alternate chutes but opted for 75 chute instead. Next I hit up tower 16 followed by the sun chutes. And on a hunch me and a my buddy Brahma headed toward the Resort at Squaw Creek and amazingly nobody tracked much of it out. The snow was amazing and should be for days to come and another storm is lined up to hit us Saturday night!!
Labels: Armada Skis, K2 Snowboards, Lake Tahoe, Powder Skiing, Ski, Snowboard, Squaw Valley
Monday, January 7, 2008
Squaw Valley Snow Report 01 05 2008
What a great weekend Squaw had. Saturday saw only a few lifts open but what was open was amazing. Finally it feels like winter again with large snowfall amounts. It was finally time to break out the powder board and go rip some mean McNasty turns. It seems like a lifetime ago since we last rode powder in these parts, since last year was such a bust of a season. Saturday also saw another storm rolled in fast on the heels of friday nights dump and made for an even better day with tracks getting filled in after each run. If you weren't rocking the yellow lens your days was more like a zen "feel you're way" than actually riding. If you had the legs to stay all day you were treated with the Funitel opening and the opportunity to sneak way out to sunnyside for some amazing turns that no one was hitting.
Fast forward to today and I didn't think it could get much better but to start the day with no lines to get on the Funitel and then to be able to hit Sun Chutes first was the best way you could start your day. The Sun Chutes were amazing at the top, wind buff in the middle and epic at the bottom. Next was solitude followed by shirley and finally tower 16. There were no bad turns, the snow is chalky and wind effected and all around amazing. Again the best part... their is nobody around right now due to the holiday last week. Get out and make turns now before the weekend crowds race up 80!
Fast forward to today and I didn't think it could get much better but to start the day with no lines to get on the Funitel and then to be able to hit Sun Chutes first was the best way you could start your day. The Sun Chutes were amazing at the top, wind buff in the middle and epic at the bottom. Next was solitude followed by shirley and finally tower 16. There were no bad turns, the snow is chalky and wind effected and all around amazing. Again the best part... their is nobody around right now due to the holiday last week. Get out and make turns now before the weekend crowds race up 80!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters, Squaw Valley
Friday, December 21, 2007
Took a half day today to go and check out Squaw and see what good the mountain has to offer. I love how a week can change things in a week. Squaw is still a little bony in spots but a huge improvement from last week. Word on the street was Siberia was going to open today but to my surprise they actually had Newport lift running instead. Check that lift off the list of lifts to ride at Squaw, which only leaves one to go and I don't think C2 will ever run again. Back to the matter at hand, the snow dried out last night making everything chalky good and wanting more all day. Shirley was a bit bony but the bowl is in great shape for big nasty turns, but watch out for the end of the groomers... they bite. Mountain run is a little icy due to continued snow making but still way better than last week. Pray for more snow but go get your turns befor eI sneak out again and steal em!
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Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters, Squaw Valley
Thursday, December 20, 2007
It was nice to wake up to some snow outside this morning, out where I live we usually get the dust while the west shore gets hammered... I am guessing between 6 and 8 inches fell at our house and just up the road up the ole strand some folks got screwed this morning from the plow guy hitting them with a nasty berm.. Ah the west shore days... Kinda miss em but when I see nasty berms I am glad I moved.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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The snow is really starting to fly tonight! Just got home from a sketchy drive down Brockway Summit. I went out tonight with Team Rider Silas Stannard and Porters employee Jason "The Dragon Slayer" Kell. This evening was a much more productive night as we decided to stay out of the wind and heavy snowfall to do an urban mission. Our 1st spot wasn't to successful so we ventured on to another location. We worked together and came up with some fun stuff to jib around on and came home with a few bangers!
It was nice to see two contrasting styles, not only riding wise, but in "fashion" tastes as well. Kell was in full head to toe C3 garb & board. Compliments of Capita, Holden & Union. While Silas was running Quiksilver & Neff. Definitely two sides of the spectrum but coming together for a great nigh-time skate influenced jib session.....Get your stick ready cause the snow that is falling is going to be great!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Snow has finally begun to fall. Clouds hang over Mount Rose and yes those are snow filled clouds
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
Life is good when you can take time to look out side and see beautiful sunset. Sometimes you need to stop and look at where you live.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters
Monday, November 5, 2007
Looks like according to the national weather service this weekend could have a slight chance for weather. So keep your fingers crossed but keep in mind that its always a possibility to get the old Tahoe stiff arm. But it would be nice to start shredding sooner than later.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Weather
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Ok, so its nothing to get super excited about but it seems like a storm almost every week for the past couple weeks and a few more are already lined up in the Pacific. But still, keep the stick in the garage a few more weeks till we really know if it gonna be an early season start or the old Tahoe fooler. Keep your fingers crossed that these storms are only a happy tease to a decent winter!!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Snow
Sunday, July 15, 2007
This past Saturday I finally had my chance to ride a good old favorite, the Scott Peak Loop Ride. I used to ride this loop quite often when I lived on the westshore but now that I have relocated to Truckee it makes it a bit tougher to get over there as often as I would like to. The ride starts our at 64 acres park in Tahoe City, taking the bike trail south towards Sunnyside. Turn right at Rubicon deli and start heading towards Granlibaken. At the Granlibaken Sign turn right, sorry but I only remember landmarks and I am not so good with street names. Ride the street till it dead ends into a fire road with a closed gate. This starts the long uphill ride to Paige Meadows and unless you have done this ride before you climb for a longtime. Note: the climb to Paige has completely chaged since the forest service came in and cleaned up the forest. The climb starts out as a double wide fire road and turns into a single track. There are a couple of places to turn off but keep going straight and uphill. I wish I had the timing down but I could guess at about 45 minutes from TC to Paige. Once your in Paige you kinda free to explore, their are soo many trails to choose from its really riders delight. The goal is to get to the fire road that is on the backside of Paige meadows or in other words if you get to a place that seems like its going to take you down a rocky fire road down to ward creek turn around and head back and turn to your left. Ride up the single track and take the first left you see. The trail seems kinda funky and super rocky, you will know your on the right trail when you have to dismount to walk across a few man made bridges and once you've crossed youwill end up on another fire road. You should see signs and evidence of logging equipment and thats how you know your in the right place. Head up the fire road till you get to a T in the road, at this point you can choose to go right and go back to Tahoe City or go left and go to Scott Peak.
If Scott is your destination head left and enjoy a nice fire road that climbs and descends alot. The final turn will be a left that you will not miss, it goes UP. Take this fire road all the way to the top, and it starts out with an easy climb that keeps going up and as you get closer to the top it gets more technical and steeper. But once you arrive at the top you will enjoy amazing views with very limited blockage of your views. The best part of this ride... you get to go back down and its a fun, fast float of a downhill ride. There are so many options to get back home that I just go back to Paige and aim towards Flinstones which dumps you out near Tahoe City Lumber. I wish I could detail the ride better but all in all its a tough ride, bring lots of water and your climbing legs. The ride can be around 17-20 miles with a good elevation gain that tops out at Lakeveiw chair in Alpine Meadows. Don't be afraind to ask direction when your on the trail because you can easily get lost with the vast trail system.
If Scott is your destination head left and enjoy a nice fire road that climbs and descends alot. The final turn will be a left that you will not miss, it goes UP. Take this fire road all the way to the top, and it starts out with an easy climb that keeps going up and as you get closer to the top it gets more technical and steeper. But once you arrive at the top you will enjoy amazing views with very limited blockage of your views. The best part of this ride... you get to go back down and its a fun, fast float of a downhill ride. There are so many options to get back home that I just go back to Paige and aim towards Flinstones which dumps you out near Tahoe City Lumber. I wish I could detail the ride better but all in all its a tough ride, bring lots of water and your climbing legs. The ride can be around 17-20 miles with a good elevation gain that tops out at Lakeveiw chair in Alpine Meadows. Don't be afraind to ask direction when your on the trail because you can easily get lost with the vast trail system.
Labels: Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Trails, Mountain Bike
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Painted Rock,
I think someone has done alot of work to the Painted Rock trail this past winter. Depending on the route you go its pretty obvious somebody put in a good amount of time changing the trial. It winds much better through the woods and much of the rocks have been taken out of the route. However the one technical rock (if you done it you know it) is still there. But I must say the ride is still really fun, depending on the route you start from, I like Tahoe City as a starting point. It can be a nice little ride that makes you want more and if your daring you can always veer off towards missing link or go the opposite route towards the elevator shaft. In any sense the traisl are in great shape even though its already super dry everywhere. Oh and don't be like me... buy a spare tube..
I think someone has done alot of work to the Painted Rock trail this past winter. Depending on the route you go its pretty obvious somebody put in a good amount of time changing the trial. It winds much better through the woods and much of the rocks have been taken out of the route. However the one technical rock (if you done it you know it) is still there. But I must say the ride is still really fun, depending on the route you start from, I like Tahoe City as a starting point. It can be a nice little ride that makes you want more and if your daring you can always veer off towards missing link or go the opposite route towards the elevator shaft. In any sense the traisl are in great shape even though its already super dry everywhere. Oh and don't be like me... buy a spare tube..
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Mountain Bike
Sunday, June 24, 2007
The family decided to have a little get together at Tahoe Park Beach. I had no idea that a fire had started but once we started down 89 I couldn't believe the plume of smoke. Once we arrived at the beach for the cookout you could see giant plumes puffing from south lake. It was amazing to watch heavenly get completely covered in smoke. From time to time you could even see flames hopping along the ridge line. If you know where the beach is in relation to south lake it was amazing to see flames from that distance. We listened to fire engine after fire engine racing towards south lake to battle the fire. I can only hope that no one has been injured and everyone has gotten a chance to evacuate to a safe place.
Labels: Forest Fire, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Forest Fire, South Lake Tahoe Fire
newkaeThe Lake Tahoe Basin is a high-hazard fire environment. Infact, it’s not a question of “if” wildfires will occur, but “when.”And, as the population in the Basin increases, the likelihood ofhuman life and property loss is great and growing.
Perhaps surprisingly, the most critical resource for minimizingdestruction by wildfire is not the firefighters. It’s the homeowners.Research strongly suggests that,by learning about the fire environment,taking appropriate “pre-fire”actions and making preparations
for an actual wildfire threat, you can significantly improve home survivability.
Wildfire Threat Firefighters recognize weather,topography and fuel as the three components that determine:the likelihood of a wildfire start its speed, direction and intensitytheir ability to extinguish it For the most part, the weather and topography are out of your hands.
Lake Tahoe Fires - Government Grant Funding
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
With summer upon us I finally get the chance to watch the out of towners (gapers) try their luck at our now infamous round abouts. I guess growing up in the mid west seeing those good ole rounders out here didn't surprise me. The are a dime a dozen ranging in shape (they may be called round about but some of the round shapes are questionable) and size but all of them have a flow and a YIELD sign. Which raises the question, do Californians know how to drive? I heard the jokes about the traffic in CA but to watch people try and navigate our round abouts is freakin hilarious. No one seems to know when to yield and when not to. Or better yet just gun it and hope the person whose has the right away stops... Please learn the rules of the road before traveling to the lake this summer so traffic can keep flowing!
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters Tahoe, Truckee
redryderbefore you question intelligence...please make sure you spell intellingence correct! Dammit all to hell. Come on fella. I can't agree more, learn how to read the signs and roundabouts can be your friend.
Porters Tahoethats why I spelled it that way...
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Monday, June 11, 2007
I love Tahoe Summer time. When the weather still requires a light sweatshirt at night but you still feel the need for a refreshing swim during the day. Yes, we did get some snow last week but thats kind of normal for the first week in June. To be honest I have seen snow in every month here but August and July, but I digress. Back to the summer since we really had nothing good to say about this past winter. Unlike winter Tahoe summertime really doesn't need much in the way of weather to be perfect. So, if your tired of having to spend everyday all day in the AC venture into the hills to enjoy summer the way it should be.
Labels: Lake Tahoe
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
They have been popping up everywhere, this beautiful orange Tahoe Flower. We tend to see it pre gaper season both in summer and winter. Normally the lake slows traffic down to a crawl in the summer but this flower plans its arrival in time to slow all local motorist down. As always the timing of the construction around the lake sucks. Just when you think you may have a chance at a nice easy and happy commute, bam, they getcha. Well, at least, no there is no well at least it just sucks, but soon the like all Tahoe flowers this one will be gone and we will be griping about something else.
Labels: Lake Tahoe
Saturday, January 20, 2007
I have a second job teaching snowboarding at Squaw Valley USA on the weekends so from time to time I can give some on the snow updates and I was rather surprised by the snow quality today. I guess let me clarify that a bit, there is still some great snow out there but its in some difficult areas. Granite still has some great chalky snow but I think alot of people get scared away due to the over all difficulty of the current state of the run. There are no groomers for easy decent but if you have the skills then its one of the best areas we found today.
Another strong area is KT, with 75 chute having some great pockets of snow all the way down. Again no real easy way down so it deters many of the weekend warriors away from the run. To kinda sum it all up, their still is alot of great snow in Tahoe to be found but you need to realize your limits and not push beyond them. Save yourself till the good stuff flies again, but if you can chance it, try some of the good north facing runs for great cold chalky snow.
Another strong area is KT, with 75 chute having some great pockets of snow all the way down. Again no real easy way down so it deters many of the weekend warriors away from the run. To kinda sum it all up, their still is alot of great snow in Tahoe to be found but you need to realize your limits and not push beyond them. Save yourself till the good stuff flies again, but if you can chance it, try some of the good north facing runs for great cold chalky snow.
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Ski, Snowboard, Squaw Valley
Friday, January 19, 2007
Wenesday January.17.2007
When brothers attack at boreal we get stuff done.
Porters Team rider Andy Finch Invited me to join him in a photographic adventure and how could I pass that up? We headed up to Boreal to hit up the pipe cut by the true master Eric Rosenwald, when we got there the sun was out and the pipe was perfect. and no one in it besides this random guy hiking up the middle (who does that?).
Even though i was super bummed being hurt and seeing this beautiful pipe i was still super excited just to shoot some photos of my brother. fun fun fun. Andy was getting pumped starting out with some big Finch airs. 
After that he did his thing stomping huge tens. switch 7s.
You know how he rolls.
"This is how we do it in Dixie."
~ Zak.Shelhamer
When brothers attack at boreal we get stuff done.
Porters Team rider Andy Finch Invited me to join him in a photographic adventure and how could I pass that up? We headed up to Boreal to hit up the pipe cut by the true master Eric Rosenwald, when we got there the sun was out and the pipe was perfect. and no one in it besides this random guy hiking up the middle (who does that?).
Even though i was super bummed being hurt and seeing this beautiful pipe i was still super excited just to shoot some photos of my brother. fun fun fun. Andy was getting pumped starting out with some big Finch airs. 
After that he did his thing stomping huge tens. switch 7s.
You know how he rolls.
"This is how we do it in Dixie."
~ Zak.Shelhamer
Labels: Andy Finch, Boreal Ski Area, Lake Tahoe
Porters TahoeNICE work Zack, great photos!
redryderYeah son! Gotta step up the game cause not only is Zak deadly on his snowboard, he's deadly w, camera in hand!
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
No snow and blue skies remain in good ole Tahoe. Could see something tomorrow but we really doubt it. With Cold temps still hovering alot of resorts will be making snow and at our current temps the snow being made isn't half bad. We got some US Freeskiing Open diaries sent to us from our Team members Michelle Parker and Billy Mann.
Michelle writes
"Today was the first day of practice. The registration tent was packed with kids, all different ages and races. The course has four jumps and a variety of rail features. The jumps have a good flow. Lot's of kids over shooting the third and coming up short on the fourth, but everyone was still throwing down. Practice was on. There were a couple of injuries here and there due to sticky rails. The mountain police had a few power trips, but overall the day went well. Lot's of fun."
Billy sent back
"Yo, it's the night before the slopestyle qualifiers and i gotta say, this is one of the most chill atmospheres i've ever been in. The majority of the riders are really nice and I'm hopin all goes well for me tomorrow! anything else? its so fun down here!!"
Best of luck to all the athletes especially our team riders out there trying for a win!
Lars
www.porterstahoe.com
Michelle writes
"Today was the first day of practice. The registration tent was packed with kids, all different ages and races. The course has four jumps and a variety of rail features. The jumps have a good flow. Lot's of kids over shooting the third and coming up short on the fourth, but everyone was still throwing down. Practice was on. There were a couple of injuries here and there due to sticky rails. The mountain police had a few power trips, but overall the day went well. Lot's of fun."
Billy sent back
"Yo, it's the night before the slopestyle qualifiers and i gotta say, this is one of the most chill atmospheres i've ever been in. The majority of the riders are really nice and I'm hopin all goes well for me tomorrow! anything else? its so fun down here!!"
Best of luck to all the athletes especially our team riders out there trying for a win!
Lars
www.porterstahoe.com
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters Sports, US Freeskiing Open
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Xgames Qualifier Day 2 Wrap up
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Sketchy
Devin the Dude
Lars
Day two, well day two was a wee bit warmer but still pretty cold by Tahoe standards. Also we arrived at 7:30 in the am and at that time I think it may have been hovering around a balmy 0 degrees.
Suzie Cuddy
From my perspective on the course the skier men were still way over shooting the gap and not thinking too far ahead to the double switch back that awaited them below. All in all our riders faired rather well. Devin the Dude, rode hard , but got caught up in a shoving match while the race went one below during the semis. Suzie on the other hand was pushed out by some mean older gals in the finals and didn't finish.
Sketchy
I was very impressed that our guys and gals showed such a good showing against some real skier nerds and the "ITFL" club that showed up. Honestly right around where I thought we should be. Tomorrow will be the snowboarders turn and we stand a better chance of climbing the ladder, but it all depends on who shows up and who really wants it.
Devin the Dude
Lars
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Sugarbowl Ski Area, X games
Friday, January 12, 2007
I am a human popsicle, rarely Tahoe is ever cold but today is one of the coldest days ever... with that being said I can begin. The guys at Global Event Management deserve a big high five for their hard work in putting on this kind of event. Also, before I forget from my de thaw, are the park crew guys over at Sugar Bowl, they are some super cool guys who are there to help not yell. One final shout out goes to the guys who no one really sees, the course builders. Those guys put together one amazing course that destroyed much of the competition.
Looking up at the course
I was given a chance to witness the event on one of the features standing along side Link, one of Porters backroom tech's. We watched as countless skiers and boarders tried to qualify for the weekends final. All I really have to say about that was the amount of carnage was amazing. I really only saw 5 boarders go by well, the rest were very intimidated by an extremely difficult course. A total of 48 spots were up for grabs for the weekend final and all the Porters Riders made the cut. Even, a one, Mr Shawn Farmer showed the young guns he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. On the women's skier side 9 were competing for 6 spots and only 5 made it down safe... of course Porters Rider Suzy Cuddy showed the women they have some good competition for the finals.
oh the carnage
I really wanted to stay for the men's skier qualifier but I was so cold that standing around that it was time to find a hot shower and a beer. Poor Link was out there all day in the weather as were all the G.E.M. guys.
Hitting the gap properly.
The weekend finals should be great to watch and as we go through the weekend I will be updating results and other happenings.
Mt Farmer
Web Guy,
Lars
Looking up at the course
I was given a chance to witness the event on one of the features standing along side Link, one of Porters backroom tech's. We watched as countless skiers and boarders tried to qualify for the weekends final. All I really have to say about that was the amount of carnage was amazing. I really only saw 5 boarders go by well, the rest were very intimidated by an extremely difficult course. A total of 48 spots were up for grabs for the weekend final and all the Porters Riders made the cut. Even, a one, Mr Shawn Farmer showed the young guns he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. On the women's skier side 9 were competing for 6 spots and only 5 made it down safe... of course Porters Rider Suzy Cuddy showed the women they have some good competition for the finals.
oh the carnage
I really wanted to stay for the men's skier qualifier but I was so cold that standing around that it was time to find a hot shower and a beer. Poor Link was out there all day in the weather as were all the G.E.M. guys.
Hitting the gap properly.
The weekend finals should be great to watch and as we go through the weekend I will be updating results and other happenings.
Mt Farmer
Web Guy,
Lars
Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, X games
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Nice...the boat makes a great "natural feature" to!