Archive for the ‘Truckee CA’ Tag
Snowpeak Condo at Tahoe Donner
11589 Snowpeak Way, Tahoe Donner – $73,900
There are many alternatives available when you are thinking of finding a place in the Sierra to make your own. A wide range of large and spectacularly beautiful homes are on the market. But what if you just want a charming little place that will meet your needs, but at an incredibly low price? And by needs, we are not only talking about a place to live, but a place where you can golf, cross-country ski, downhill ski, play tennis, go sledding, work out in a recreational center, hit the trails for hiking and biking, and go for a swim in a pool or out from a sandy beach into Donner Lake? For you, this might be that place.
Studio unit with one bath
By the way, that price of $73,900 is not a typo. You really can get your own place to stay in Tahoe Donner for that price. In fact, you get a remodeled studio unit right at the base of the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, and just a short distance from the Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski Area, one of the best cross-country ski resorts in the United States. And if skiing is your gig, this place even comes with it’s own ski tuning room and personal lockers.
Nicely remodeled
Access is quick and easy into this first level unit, where you will find upgrades such as new kitchen cabinets, Silestone counters, slate floors, and a new tile shower in the bathroom. After sleeping, the charming Amish Style Murphy Bed, lifts up to become a wall decoration, creating more space in the living area.
Cozy lobby
If you’ve always wanted your place in the pines with a great amenity package, but were not interested in shelling out the big bucks, this is your place. Enjoy.
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
It’s that time of year again. The time when the Truckee community warms our hearts by coming together to help others who need our help. Yep, it’s time for the Truckee Community Christmas. I’ve been the food coordinator for this program for the past eight years and remain astounded by the generosity of those who give of their time and money to the effort. We live in a wonderful town.
Truckee Community Christmas is an all-volunteer organization that last year helped 215 families, 25 teen moms, and over 100 seniors.The Community Christmas is actually a combination food drive, toy drive, coat drive and fundraising organization. Maybe you have seen the Truckee Community Christmas food and toy barrels around town or been approached by a friendly volunteer at Save Mart or Safeway and wondered what’s this all about. It’s about people donating what other people in our town need.
You want to help: You can donate food and toys at any of a number of local locations. Go to http://www.truckeecommunitychristmas.com for recommendations on what is most needed and where to donate. One suggestion is La Galleria on Commercial Row, which will give you a 15% discount off one item after you bring in a bag of food. You can also donate clean, lightly used coats at the Church of the Mountains on Church Street in Truckee. Or can make tax-deductible contributions to Truckee Community Christmas which will use the money to help seniors and to fill the gaps in donations.
In whatever way you can help, it will be appreciated. Be sure and go to http://www.truckeecommunitychristmas.com for all the information you will need, including the fast approaching cut off dates for donations.
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
.
Why should you consider purchasing a home in the Truckee/Tahoe area?
Because we’re simply The Best!
.
Photo by Michelle Portesi
.
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
.
Old Town Truckee, CA
.
…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.
.
View from Squaw Valley’s High Camp – Photo by Michelle Portesi
.
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.
.
Photo by Fodor’s
.
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/
.
Squaw Valley – Photo by Michelle Portesi
.
…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/
.
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.
Share this: Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places
YOUR FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES 