TahoeGirl’s blog

Carson Pass early season

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:21:35 -0800

Early winter at Lake Tahoe tends to result in recreational limbo. There’s not enough snow to ski beyond the few resort groomers, and there’s too much snow on the trails to mountain bike or hike. So low-expectation explorations are required if...

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My new writing gig

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:54:16 -0800

Because my life isn't full enough with work, teaching, playing and my feeble attempt at finding balance, I've started writing about telemark and backcountry skiing in the Lake Tahoe region for Examiner.com. Check it out - and don't worry, I'll st...

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The joy of skiing

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:19:19 -0800

Ski season has finally started at Lake Tahoe, with the openings of Mt. Rose, Heavenly, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley this week. N and I actually had plans to head to Mammoth (which has been open since October), but his asymptomatic manflu r...

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More homeownership fun

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:20:18 -0800

Our older house had gifted us with a few surprises over the years, but nothing dramatic like rodent infestations or exploding pipes. [knock wood] So the backed up shower this week has been a bit of a surprise. More so the discovery that our hou...

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Waiting for Winter

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:14:08 -0800

The weeks before ski season always leave me in an uncomfortable state of limbo. The days are too short - and cold - for any long mountain bike rides, and hiking requires more layers and planning. Add to that a stupid injury (mine), the start of ...

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November Snow

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:00 -0800

While cynics may claim this is but a dusting, last night's storm brought a few inches of snow to our house at lake level, and the resorts are reporting up to 6 inches. So it's a start. Though with a few resorts slated to open next weekend, I'm...

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Coffee, How I Miss You

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:26:22 -0800

A few weeks ago I decided to reduce my coffee dependency for a number of reasons. I've reduced my consumption substantially (threw out the IV drip and everything), but I'm not giving it up entirely. Were I to do so, I think I'd end up alienating...

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Grateful

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:13:16 -0800

Last week I managed to punch myself in the chest with my bike handlebars. At the time it hurt, but I was more focused on getting through the rest of the bike ride and back to the car. While I've had more than my fair share of cuts and bruises, I...

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The Joys of Home Ownership

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:00:25 -0700

Being a homeowner at Lake Tahoe is an exercise in quirkiness, frustration and required inventiveness. Beyond all the zoning regulations required for something as seemingly simple as tree removal, there’s the inherent silliness of home constructi...

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Things Learned this Month

nobody@vox.com(TahoeGirl) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:29 -0700

I may be getting older, but the wisdom thing ain't happening Giving up coffee is not for the weak You use your chest muscles for a lot more things than you realize A chest contusion is unpleasant (and makes comedies painful) Stretching does mak...

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