YOUR FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES   Lynn Richardson . Coldwell Banker Real Estate . Lake Tahoe & Truckee

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Why should you consider purchasing a home in the Truckee/Tahoe area?

Because we’re simply The Best!

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Photo by Michelle Portesi

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Those of us who have lived here most of our lives tend to not dwell on that simple fact, but fortunately, we have plenty of media tooting our horns to remind us.

No less than National Geographic voted us as one of the world’s best 25 top ski towns! Here’s a bit of what they had to say about us:

Truckee, California

Best For: Families with aspiring ski or rider rock star kids; also, ski and rider rock stars

In the Sierra Nevada north of Lake Tahoe, between Reno and South Lake Tahoe, the old logging and railway town of Truckee has bloomed into a ski mecca, with no less than eight different ski areas within 15 miles. The first recorded ski lift in the U.S. was a Truckee steam-powered toboggan lift in 1910, and the burg still maintains much of its Old West character, with wooden walkways in its historic downtown and a still active, clapboard train station (Amtrak service twice daily). Its population of 16,180 is growing fast, but the relaxed town has managed to eschew the glitz of the larger Tahoe resort scene. This is where the locals live…

To read the rest of the article, go here: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/best-ski-towns

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Old Town Truckee, CA

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…and the horn tooting continues!

Fodor’s Travel just published a “5 Reasons to Go to Lake Tahoe this Winter”…and they are as follows:

• The Mountains
• The Vistas
• The Snow
• The Wilderness
• The Hot Springs

Yes indeed, we have over a dozen ski resorts in the area, (not including the cross country skiing venues) which is impressive enough all by itself, but what we truly have over everyone else, is the views. With Lake Tahoe visible from many of the ski areas, arguably, no one can compete with our awe inspiring panoramas.

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View from Squaw Valley’s High Camp – Photo by Michelle Portesi

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Fodor’s Travel writes:

If skiing isn’t you thing, you can take truly beautiful winter hikes around the lake. The Tahoe basin is laced with snowshoe trails and you can find you way to some incredible winter vistas in very short order. Trails range in difficulty from beginner to truly epic and most ski resorts will rent you the snowshoes and equipment you’ll need. For a mind-blowing view you can enjoy without the hike, take one of the year-round scenic tours offered by Reno Tahoe Helicopters. They offer all kinds of flights, including an hour-long sunset tour. Be sure to bring your camera.

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Photo by Fodor’s

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To read more about what Fodor’s considers our 5 measures of marvelousness, go to this link:

http://www.fodors.com/news/5-reasons-to-go-to-tahoe-this-winter

If you want to get a different type of ‘air-born’ – other than on skis or snowboards, check out Reno Tahoe Helicopters:

http://www.renotahoehelicopters.com/

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Squaw Valley – Photo by Michelle Portesi

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…and speaking of Squaw Valley, the accolades for our fair area continues. Fox News and their viewers have voted Squaw Valley into the top 10 of their ‘Best Ski Resorts in North America’.

Well we can certainly see why. After combining with Alpine Meadows, they have the largest area of ski terrain in the basin, with ski runs that go from downright challenging to the beginner. Combined with the Olympic Skating Pavilion, a charming village for shopping, plenty of dining options and world class lodging, what more could you ask for?

To read more about why they think we’re the best choice for winter recreation, go to this link:

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2013/11/12/best-ski-resorts-in-north-america/

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So what are you waiting for? Come join us in ‘God’s Country’.

Remember me, Lynn Richardson for all of your Tahoe/Truckee Real Estate needs.