The Push, A South Pole Adventure for Adaptive Athletes. Mission Accomplished.
It’s a first for adaptive athletes who literally pushed the limits and themselves. Congratulations!!
Grant Korgan, lead by Tal Fletcher and Doug Stoup, made it to the South Pole on January 17, 2012 on the 100-year anniversary when Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova expedition reached the earth’s most remote spot.
More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life by Susan Frailey RN BSN
Through her own life changing experiences, Susan has witnessed the profound and powerful benefits of simple nutrition for herself and her family. Now she wants to share it with you.
Susan Frailey RN BSN from South Lake Tahoe recently published her breakthrough approach to nutrition in her new book, More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life.
Through her innovative nutritional tools that make sense, are easy to follow, and will last a lifetime, Susan has joined Andrew Weil and Michael Pollan as a pioneer in the art of nutrition committed to help us achieve optimal health through simple daily decisions. As a mother of an autistic child, a full time health practitioner, entrepreneur and business owner, if Susan can do it, anyone can. read more →
Jamie Anderson, Slopestyle Phenom
Jamie Anderson, a South Lake Tahoe native, is easily considered one of the top female snowboarders in the world.
And she’s headed to the 2012 Winter X Games along with Sierra-at-Tahoe team riders, Hannah Teter, and Maddie Bowman. Go get em girls!
Hat Couture & Wearable Art by Nancy Louise Olson
Form Follows Function is her motto.
Wearable art is her way of connecting with the natural world. Recently published in a national magazine, she has attained recognition deserving of her amazing talent.
Meet Nancy Louise Olson, multi-media fiber arts and hat couture.
Tahoe Fire Glass by Molly B
Molly B of Tahoe Fire Glass has specialized in kiln fired and porcelain jewelry since 1983.
This delicate art form requires meticulous skills and talent due to the fragility of the precious materials used in the settings.
Looks like Molly is a pro!
Bluebird Designs in Truckee
Have you ever wondered what form your silver mis-matched spoons or your metal wall hangings will take after the visit to the dump?
If they are fortunate enough to end up into the hands of Truckee metalsmith Jessica Hall, they will be worked with love and devotion as she resurrects them into a stunning piece of hand-crafted jewelry.
Meet Jessica at Truckee Thursdays June 16, 2011.
Tahoe Rim Trail, The Offical Guide by Tim Hauserman
It’s the official guidebook of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Better be. Tahoe Rim Trail was written by local author Tim Hauserman who has hiked the entire trail, biked the open sections, has volunteered to build trail sections, and is one of the biggest advocates for the TRTA.
He’s one heck of a writer too.
The Art of Nature by Printmaker Michelle Murdock of Quail Lane Press
Through her eco-friendly handcrafted prints and cards, she has captured the art of nature and the nature of art.
Meet Michelle Murdock, printmaker, artist and owner of Quail Lane Press in Tahoe City.
Michelle’s intention is to make relief prints about the environment that do not hurt the environment.
Bear Boxes with Art & Soul by Bob
Bob had a great idea.
Growing up in Kings Beach you see, Bob always shared something in common with his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Bear.
Trash.
Yes, Bob loves trash.
RearView Miracles by Heather and Hillary
When driving down the road of life, often we don’t know how good we have it, until we see it in the rear view mirror.
To help us remember the beauty of the past and the magic of the moment, Hillary Dembroff and Heather Kovac of South Lake Tahoe have created crystal hangings and jewelry charged with metaphysical and healing properties they call RearView Miracles.
Marquetry Masterpieces by Tom Beebe
He’s been sharing his passion for fine woodworking and marquetry since 1973 when he moved to Truckee.
Meet Tom Beebe, master craftsman and artist.
An Institution: Sierra Ski and Cycle Works
He’s been turning us on to big fun in his small shop since 1980.
Did you know…Truckee has a Winery?
You may have seen the little red barn along the river.
It’s the Truckee River Winery where they’ve been making wine since 1989.
The Santa Diet by Santa
Taking a leap of faith, Santa has introduced a new diet book that make love the main ingredient.
Thomas O’Connor from Lake Tahoe legally changed his name to Santa Claus and he lives and thrives spreading his gospel of love, hope and forgiveness.
Santa has gone healthy and has a new diet book. He’s slimmer and trimmer than ever and spreading his gospel of love with impeccable taste.
Read his story.
Ty Dayberry. Freeheel skier extraordin – AIR.
He started telemark skiing at age 10.
By 21, he’s taken his freeheel art to a higher level.
Belly Dancing with Namira
“Dancing is like oxygen to me…I need it to live!”
Meet Namira. Belly dancer from South Lake Tahoe and ski pro.
Barbara Ricotta: Master of Holistic Health
She has the magic touch. Her gentle manner and extensive medical experience has made her one of the top holistic health providers in Lake Tahoe, who specializes in craniosacral therapy and acupuncture.
Meet Barbara Ricotta, RN, MA, L.Ac. of North Lake Tahoe.
Barbara discovered holistic wellness in the mid 1980s while working as a critical care nurse. Inspired by her many clients who were seeking a higher level of health and well-being, she subsequently embarked on a career in holistic health and wellness.
Soap (and lotions) Made in Tahoe
Tahoe Mountain Soap Company was started by long-time locals, Dave Carr and Jan Carpenter, more than a dozen years ago in South Lake Tahoe.
Their handcrafted, all vegetable soaps are blended in South Lake Tahoe and made with pure Tahoe water.
Besides being locally made, the soaps contain no alcohol, artificial colors or preservatives. And, they’re highly addictive, especially when you lather up with their natural sponges. read more →
Handbags with Funk & Fashion by Kahlil
Local designer comes full circle, reclaiming herself in the process.
From the big city lights to mountain alpenglow, Kahlil Johnson of Riverside Studios is making her mark with her signature handbags and accessories.
After learning to make shoes in 1996, Kahlil landed a job as a shoe designer in New York City in 2001. At night, she studied handbag construction at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Upon returning from the Big Apple to the Greenest Little Mountain Town, Kahlil started her own line of signature handbags, and accessories to boot.
Anna Helwing Sierra Soprano
Strong yet delicate, Anna tells classic stories of romance, struggle, suffering and triumph with her hypnotic voice. Listening to Anna perform at Lake Tahoe gives us one more reason to sing our praises of Tahoe’s eclectic art and culture scene.
Meet Anna Helwing, soprano vocalist. Classically trained, Anna enchants the audience either as a soloist or backed by TOCCATA that accentuates her notes with dramatic dimension.
Can panties change the world? Ask Jenn.
Jenn thinks so.
That’s why this creative Lake Tahoe activist started Pantyline Productions.
Benefit Fund & Prayers for Dean Seppa
Long-time South Lake Tahoe resident and dear friend, Dean Seppa, passed away on December 2nd with his family by his side.
A benefit fund has been established to assist with medical expenses. If you would like to help, donations can be made at any Wells Fargo branch for the Dean Seppa Fund or online. Please leave a message for the Seppa Family at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/deanseppa
Dean’s family is so grateful for your positive thoughts and prayers.
Scott Williamson, Unsung Super Athlete by Tim Hauserman
Scott Williamson, Unsung Super Athlete
by Tim Hauserman
One of America’s greatest athletes lives with his wife in a small, simple apartment in Truckee. Not many people have heard of Scott Williamson. He doesn’t score touchdowns, ride his bike around France, or win gold medals in the Olympics. He walks. But to say that he walks is like saying Fred Astaire danced. Scott walks very long distances, very fast.
Locally made Longboard Skateboards
Did you know…Tahoe has its own skateboard manufacturer?
Tahoe Longboards was started by Chuck Vogt in 1997 in Kings Beach. Chad Thomas, local photojournalist and woodworker, has joined Chuck as co-owner, co-fun hog, co-local entrepreneur and they have launched all new 2012 boards.
The secret to their success after 14 years going strong is unrivaled craftsmanship, and small batches of boards. The small batches allows them to maintain a tight grip on quality-control, adapt quickly and keep things fresh. (And probably go out and ride more…)
Eric the Mountain Gardener
He’s a nurseryman hell-bent on spreading the gospel of mountain gardening with missionary zeal. He’s worked in production and botanical greenhouses, in vineyards, orchards, wholesale and retail nurseries, estates, in landscaping, re- vegetation, restoration and even Christmas tree production since the early 1970′s.
Meet Eric Larusson - Horticulturist, Botanist, Arborist and co-owner The Villager Nursery in Truckee.
Art & Energy Unite at the Bridge with Sharon
Once you meet Sharon Freewoman you’ll never forget her.
A North Lake Tahoe local for 32 years, Sharon has made The Rainbow Bridge a favorite place to find locally made products and art.
Sharon has been a leading purveyor of community for our mountain town through her guiding wisdom and open heart.
2011 Blue Ribbon Awards Winners
And the winner is! The excitement is building for the Tahoe Chamber’s 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards with more than 100 businesses and individuals nominated for the eight categories.
Toast the entrepreneurs that define our community at the dinner award ceremony on November 17th at Embassy Suites from 5pm to 8pm starting with a cocktail reception, followed by an elegant three course dinner featuring El Dorado County wines. Tickets are only $50 available at www.TahoeChamber.org. read more →
High Altitude Buzz by Julie Brown of Moonshine Ink
Despite being mildly allergic to the sting of a bee, Gage Shaw was at ease standing in a vortex of a thousand honeybees.
SNC Professor Katie Zanto wins L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero Award
The national voting is in, and while we knew it all along, Katie Zanto is now more than a local hero in Lake Tahoe and at Sierra Nevada College.
Professor Katie Zanto won the 2011 Outdoor Hero award for her work founding the Adventure Risk Challenge Program (ARC). ARC will receive a $5,000 grant from LL Bean. Zanto, fueled by a great dedication to the environment, has created a variety of unusual unique opportunities for youth to discover their own passion and love for the outdoors. She chairs the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at SNC where her passion shines in and out of the classroom.
Sawyer Wooden Board Company
His love for Lake Tahoe and paddling naturally led to the creation of his small wooden stand up paddle board manufacturing company in South Lake Tahoe.
Meet Garrett Villanueva, co-owner of Sawyer Wooden Board Company.
Garrett and his partner Jacob Quinn, have extensive backgrounds in woodworking, sustainable building design (LEED certified), and a deep passion for surfing and stand up paddling.
Soulcycler Rick Gunn: Pedaling Love and Compassion
On July 1, 2005, he started his journey from the Golden Gate Bridge. Thirty-three countries, 25,811 miles and 34 months later, he returned to South Lake Tahoe.
Rick Gunn, photographer, writer and adventurer from South Lake Tahoe, is on a mission to spread more love, compassion and understanding about our world through his captivating Soulcycler presentations.
Rick recently returned home after a 3 month, 2,373-mile bicycle tour across India. Re-charged, and re-vitalized, he has returned to work with renewed vigor on “Soulcycler” the book.
Succulent Planters by Barbara Wesson
As an avid succulent collector, Barbara found it almost impossible to find suitable pots for her specimen plants.
That’s when she decided to make her own and share them with other succulent collectors (and every art lover!)
Meet Barbara Wesson of South Lake Tahoe.
JJ Morgan Jazzes up Truckee
He has been the driving force behind Moody’s reputation as a venue for talented jazz artists.
He also started the Jazz Artists in Residence series held every July, that offers local kids a chance to play with jazz greats, who teach them about various instruments and music for free.
A Glowing Success. Tahoe Candle.
In 1996, Craig Davies came to Lake Tahoe to snowboard.
While he was delivering pizzas, he started making candles and selling them at craft shows.
Tahoe Candle soon became a burning success.
Pro Bike Racer opens Frame Shop in South Shore
She’s a pro mountain bike downhill racer.
And art framer.
Meet Tasa Herndon.
Impressionistic Quilts by Karen Colbert
Is it a Monet? No
Renoir? No
Degas? No!
It’s a Colbert.
South Shore Drum Chick Liz Broscoe goes Big
It all started when she was just a little girl.
The beat and rhythm of life filled her blood, overflowing with creativity.
Now, she’s sharing her passion for west African drumming and dance with Lake Tahoe.
Meet Liz Broscoe, South Shore Drumchik.
Sierra Grains Organic Breads
This family run business has been baking organic breads in Tahoe Vista since 1983.
They’ve even made a muffin that has all the health benefits of eating fish!
Hand Painted Custom Bellies by Jen Gessler
Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for the expecting mother?
What about a hand-painted custom belly.
Nancy Tieken Lopez: The Art of Nature
Nancy Tieken Lopez started art hikes when receiving her Masters of Fine Arts from San Jose State University over fifteen years ago. Nancy studies included an emphasis in bronze sculpture and installation art and lead to more ephemeral materials of earth installations with music, dance and poetry.
Charter Advertising Receives Gold ADDY Award for Edge 2010 Design
Creativity runs in this family.
Charter Advertising/Design, Inc. of South Lake Tahoe received a Gold Award at the March 2011 ADDY Awards in Reno, Nevada. The recognition was for its cover design of Tahoe Writers Works literary publication, EDGE. Bruce Rettig served as creative director for the project, and Brianna Rettig as photographer.
Robb Gaffney M.D. Author & Ski Icon
Robb Gaffney M.D. began studying the slopes of Squaw Valley when he was in college. He has skied Squaw for 20 years and is the author of Squallywood – A Guide to Squaw Valley’s Most Exposed Lines.
Corey Rich Adventure Photographer Entrepreneur
After nearly 20 years spent focused on documenting adventure, his love for photographing the exploration of wild places has only continued to burn.
Meet Corey Rich of South Lake Tahoe.
Adventure Photographer. Mountaineer. Entrepreneur.
New Local Skis Snowboards by Seth Lightcap
It’s pretty easy to imagine that Santa delivers more skis and snowboards to Tahoe than just about any other community in the world. Multiply the local skiing population by the level of passion and you’ve gotta figure that Saint Nick’s Tahoe-bound sleigh has at least a dozen ski racks bolted on the side.
North Tahoe Toys: New Local Skis and Snowboards by Seth Lightcap is reprinted from the December print issue of Moonshine Ink.
Geoff Clarke, Sustainable Mountaineer
His obsession with backcountry skiing and adventure all started at age eight. He’d hike up Hobbit Hill in South Lake Tahoe with his dog, Sugar, and ski down.
As the adventures have grown longer and more challenging since chasing Sugar four decades ago, he’s still charging.
Meet Geoff Clarke; mountaineer, backcountry guide, photographer and green builder.
SoulCycler Chronicles: From out of the dust in India by Rick Gunn
He’s out there again.
Opening our hearts to the world, redefining our place in humanity through his lens and stories. Our tireless, poetic searcher finding a new rhythm to his life, taking us along for the ride.
The SoulCycler, aka Rick Gunn, adventure photojournalist from South Lake Tahoe recently began another meaningful journey in India.
But, this time he’s not alone…
Todd Offenbacher: Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Creator
He’s on a mission.
Turn every single person on to the outdoors and fitness. Period.
With his hilarious antics and positive attitude on and off the screen, Todd Offenbacher, world-class climber and Lake Tahoe TV host, embraces every day to the fullest and encourages us all to do the same. While he has taught us all not to take ourselves or life too seriously, Todd has made it his passion to remind us why we chose to live in this special place.
The Ski Bum Life by Gary Bell
Someone asked me the other day if I was a ski bum.
This was a question that had me standing there going, “huh well uh.”
Gary Murphy, Tahoe’s Legendary Snow Forecaster
For 40 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.
Long Live the Real Skiers by Gary Bell
So you have your new super fat twin tip skis or that new board with rocker. You can ride switch all day long, throw down corked threes in the big pipe, you’ve dropped the cross on Mount Tallac, won a race or two during gay week and skied Powderhouse in the full moon! Yep pretty hot, right? Well let me tell you about two of my favorite skiers first and then we can take a vote.
This article is a reprint from the January 2010 issue of Tahoe Mountain News found throughout South Lake Tahoe.
