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 →
Tahoe Expressions by Kris Prater
For Kris, the human face is a wonder of beauty. His masks are a cross of themed ideas and dreams that evolve during the creative process into the perfect alter ego.
Meet Kris Prater of Tahoe Expressions in Incline Village.
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.
Corey Rich – Adventure Photographer & Entrepreneur
He has waded across crocodile-infested rivers in Papua New Guinea, lost cameras to Saharan Desert sand storms and suffered through blizzards in the Andes.
Just to capture that moment, and the athlete’s prowess. We’re glad he’ll go to any length to feed our appetite for adventure.
Leslie Ames, Sustainable to the Core
Her laid back style, love of nature and athletic prowess energize her multiple passions that naturally unfolded for this South Lake Tahoe native.
From white water kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, sailing, hiking or running her solar energy business, Leslie Ames personifies a local green business that was inspired by her roots.
Functional Furniture Art by Jacob Morrison
When Jacob Morrison goes wood collecting, it’s not for firewood. The Truckee native has developed a keen eye for spotting logs and limbs that are suitable for his one-of-a-kind rustic furniture pieces.
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.
Magic Mineral Salt Soap made in Incline Village
Kiss the itches goodbye, and get softer skin with this soap made in Incline Village.
What’s the secret ingredient? Minerals from the Dead Sea, of course!
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.
Bert Anderson: A Tahoe Classic
Bert Anderson: A Tahoe Classic
by Tim Hauserman, Moonshine Ink
A “Bert Anderson” is the quintessential Old Tahoe cabin with pecky cedar or shiplap siding, rock fireplaces, unique square windows, and deck railings with cut-out tree designs. For many, they are the classic Old Tahoe homes.
This article is a reprint from the June-July edition of Moonshine Ink by permission, the Independent News Source for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. read more →
Locally made Longboard Skateboards
Did you know…Tahoe has its own skateboard manufacturer?
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 →
Belly Dancing with Namira
“Dancing is like oxygen to me…I need it to live!”
Meet Namira. Belly dancer from South Lake Tahoe.
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.
Handwoven Tapestries and Rugs by Romiti
They have been creating their handwoven award-winning tapestries and rugs for almost 40 years.
Each expressive piece is made by hand, entirely original from the fleece to the finished product.
Meet the Romitis, Judith and Lawrence, of Incline Village.
Far West Ski Association Honors The Video/Audio Tour Guide AROUND TAHOE
When the 600 plus members of the Far West Ski Association convene for their 80th annual convention in June at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California, they will honor two of North Tahoe’s more creative ski industry professionals, Darin Talbot and Robert Frohlich.
Both Talbot and Frohlich, long time mainstays of the Tahoe ski scene, are recipients of the 2010 Warren Miller Award for their ambitious and highly entertaining “Around Tahoe: Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Skiing and Snowboarding Video/Audio Tour Guide.” read more →
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.
Segmented Woodturning Artist: Malcolm Tibbetts
The shapes defy the expected.
Like a magician, he transforms a myriad of wood pieces into a puzzling, seamless work of art.
How did he do that?
Meet Malcolm Tibbetts, segmented woodturning artist from 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.
Steve Lapkin takes Top Honors in “Sailing World” Winter Photo Contest
North Lake Tahoe photographer Steve Lapkin recently took top honors in the Sailing World Winter Photo Contest for two stunning images depicting world class sailing competition.
The contest drew more than 500 submissions of racing images throughout the world from the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys to Australia. However, it was Lapkin’s images of the 2010 Rolex Miami OCR and the 2010 Miami Grand Prix, Finale that captured the first and third place honors.
South Shore Mountaineer Carving a Niche
His deep love of the Sierras drives his passions.
Animal Totem Medicine Bowls & Heart Blessings by Ann Thennes
She helps us discover our deep connections with nature and one another.
Through her artwork and dance classes, she’s made it her life’s mission to help us explore our interconnectedness , and work freely with life’s energies.
Year-round Surf Shop in Incline Village
Did you know that surfing is a year-round sport in Tahoe?
Especially on the north and east shores where our prevailing southwesterly winds stack up the waves. And, thanks to stand up paddle boards and our passion to get out in any type of weather.
Eco-stylist Heather River of Truckee
Her energy and creativity is endless. It all stems from her deep appreciation of the environment, fashion and functional art.
As a seamstress, shop owner, full time college student, community volunteer and artist, Heather’s tastes and talents are manifested in her latest creations.
Meet Heather River, eco-stylist and entrepreneur from Truckee.
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.
Pro Bike Racer opens Frame Shop in South Shore
She’s a pro mountain bike downhill racer.
And art framer.
Meet Tasa Herndon.
The Benefits of Yoga by David Fishman of South Lake Tahoe
“It makes my day go better.” “It quiets my mind.” “It keeps me healthy.” “Everything flows better afterward.” “My back pain and stiffness are gone.”
“It just plain feels good.”
Just a few quotes David Fishman of Mountain Yoga in South Lake Tahoe hears from happy and healthy locals and visitors.
Todd Jackson: Big Blue Adventurer
Todd Jackson takes full advantage of the recreation and adventure opportunities located out his front door year around in North Lake Tahoe.
Whether skiing backcountry, at the resort or on the groomed skating trails in the winter, or mounting biking, hiking and sailing competitively in the Monday night Laser fleet, Jackson keeps himself active.
His passion for fitness and Lake Tahoe has also landed him at the helm of two successful businesses.
Impressionistic Quilts by Karen Colbert
Is it a Monet? No
Renoir? No
Degas? No!
It’s a Colbert.
Melina Wallisch: Embracing the Moments In Between
People are her muse. Nature her backdrop.
With years of being photographed as a professional dancer and model, she has successfully translated her skills behind the lens to capture the heart and soul of her subjects.
Meet Melina Wallisch of South Lake Tahoe. She photographs people.
Christin Hanna of Tahoe Youth Ballet
Her goal is to team up young, emerging dancers with more experienced professionals for engaging evenings of classical and contemporary ballet. Tahoe Youth Ballet premiered in June 2009 to a standing ovation and rave reviews.
Meet Founder and Artistic Director Christin Hanna of Tahoe Youth Ballet.
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.”
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.
David Butler Wins “Poetry Out Loud” Heads to State finals March 15
David Butler, a senior from South Tahoe High School, took first place in El Dorado County’s inaugural “Poetry Out Loud” competition on February 9th.
In the first round, Butler delivered a flawless performance of the 19th century British poet John Clare’s lyric poem, “I Am!” followed in the second round by a humorous recitation of Marge Piercy’s, “For the young who want to,” a contemporary poem that speaks to the difficulties of being an artist.
Butler is headed to the California state finals in Sacramento on March 15, 2010. Congratulations David! read more →
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.
Poetry in Motion: Pro Nordic Skier Debbi Waldear
Her competitive spirit was nurtured at a young age racing sailboats in the San Francisco Bay area with her dad. Along with trail running and skiing, her athletic prowess translated into a lifelong passion for fitness and being in the mountains.
Meet eight-time cross country ski racing World Masters Champion, Debbi Waldear.
Tree-Free Art and Recycled Notecards by Kristen Schwartz
Looking for an unique, eco-friendly work of art made in your own backyard?
How about 100% recycled note cards and tree-free art featuring faeries, indigenous folklore and healing traditions from around the globe.
The Pied Piper of Truckee Ben Jammin’
Catch Me if You Can: Keeping pace with Truckee’s Ben Jammin’
by Jackie Varriano, Moonshine Ink
Truckee local Ben “Jammin’” Martin gets around. You might know him as a guitar player in the duo After Eights, maybe you used to sing with him at open mic night at Trio Wine Bar, or play with him now at open mic at the Fat Cat in Tahoe City. Maybe you have taken a ukulele lesson with him, or have a child that takes guitar lessons from him.
This article is a reprint from the December-January edition of Moonshine Ink, the Independent News Source for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
“Tahoe Avalanche” and other Tahoe Mysteries by Todd Borg
A classic whodunit mystery thriller written by South Shore author, Todd Borg, perfect for the winter.
Tahoe Avalanche.
Ski Like a Girl. Ingrid Backstrom of North Lake Tahoe.
She defines the phrase “ski like a girl.”
But this is no ordinary girl. Or skier.
North Lake Tahoe pro freeskier Ingrid Backstrom.
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!
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.
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 just won the women’s snowboard slopestyle final at the first stop of the 2009-2010 Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, earning a 92.00 in the final, the highest score earned in a women’s snowboard slopestyle event in the history of the Winter Dew Tour. Anderson threw out a backside 180, a switch back 540 and a backside tailslide on the rainbow rail.
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.
Skiing Legend Daron Rahlves Becomes Restaurateur in Truckee
Daron Rahlves, the most decorated American Downhill and Super G skier in history, has a number of passions, with skiing and food are at the top of his list. So it’s logical that Rahlves recently joined the ownership team of Moody’s Bistro & Lounge, an acclaimed restaurant in Truckee, one of the most popular ski towns in America.
They want You…to wear their clothing.
Although you may not be qualified to join this local army, you can at least look like one of them.
The Southshore Soldiers have started a clothing line. read more →
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.
Yes Lake Tahoe, There is a Santa Claus
A bearded, smiling man named Thomas O’Connor was praying for answers about what to do with the rest of his life as he walked down Northwoods Boulevard in Incline Village one morning in 2004.
Then someone leaned out of a car window and called out, “Santa, we love you!” His prayer was answered just like that.
Eco-Champion David Hansen saves Embassy Suites $330K in Energy Bills – So Far!
He cut his teeth with Robert Redford building the award-winning eco-friendly Spa at Sundance Resort in Utah in 2001.
Meet David Hansen, Director of Engineering at Embassy Suites Resort in South Lake Tahoe.
At Sundance, Hansen and his “green” team were given creative license to build a spa that would reflect Redford’s life long stewardship practices and merge nature into the overall sustainable design. Sharing the same philosophies, Hansen and Redford made the perfect team.
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 Resort Sports Network (RSN) 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.
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