Looking out from Firebreak, 1/8/25
Powder Report
I've spent years finding the right words to describe what makes Tahoe special. After this past week on the mountain, I'm ready to just throw out a string of emojis and call it a day. No words.
It genuinely had it all. Storm powder riding Sunday, bluebird powder laps all day Monday, plenty left over Tuesday, refill laps on Thursday, and bluebird riding over the weekend.
And that’s a dang good thing, because we’re back to highs in the mid-upper 40s for the whole week. So get out early, catch some corduroy, and do yourself a favor and get some warm weather wax on your skis or board!
The outlook 😬
What’s Happenin’
🐟 Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill | Link | Friday, 6:30pm @ Riva Grill | Every Friday, all winter long, Riva Grill hosts a fish taco night + live music! An iconic duo to say the least.
🌨️ Speaker Series, OpenSnow | Link | Tuesday, 4pm-5pm @ LTCC Duke Theatre | Come out to learn from OpenSnow’s Bryan Allegretto and Andrew Brady as they discuss meteorology, data science, and climate communication.
🎤 Steve-O Crash and Burn Tour | Link | Saturday, 8pm @ Bally’s | Honestly, we have no idea what to expect in a Steve-O comedy show! Safe to say, you’ll be 100% entertained.
🧠 Trivia at Idle Hour | Link | Monday, 5:30pm @ Idle Hour | Is there a single location out there that has better views for trivia? We’d be surprised.
Local Flavor
There are plenty of great spots around South Lake to grab a coffee and get some work done, or even cozy up by the fireplace. And there are even more spots to grab a beer or wine and share some laughs with friends.
But why settle for one or the other? Paddle House Brews is always a favorite, with fire rings outside and a cozy atmosphere inside. Like for example, if you got stuck in South Lake and didn’t want to detour 8+ hours back to the bay:)
Immaculate vibes at Paddle House Brews
Around Town
Good news from TRPA's December meeting: Van Sickle Bi-State Park is getting two deed-restricted housing units for park rangers, plus a maintenance shop. The Board also expanded where accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be built basin-wide, now allowing them on properties smaller than one acre, which brings consistency across the basin and opens up more affordable housing opportunities. Having rangers live on-site at Van Sickle means less commuting and better stewardship of one of our favorite hiking spots!
Just for Fun
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