Challenge yourself during the day in one of the many competitive events including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, stand up paddle boarding, and swimming. Relax in the evening while exploring North Lake Tahoe’s communities and mountain villages. Catch a live concert by the lake, or bring the whole family out for a movie on the beach. There is something for everyone in the family.

Compete in one of the many events:

Thunderbird Run, Lake Tahoe’s most scenic paddle!June 15th

WPA sanctioned race. SUP and prone classes, all ages. 8-mile standup paddle loop along Tahoe’s scenic East shore. Grom Races (ages 5-15), buoy course near shore

Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race - June 22nd

Race in the 4 or 8 hour race as a solo or on a team of 2, 3, 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only). The course is approximately 12 miles and a mix of single track and fire-road. The most laps wins!

Burton Creek Trail Run - June 23^rd

The Burton Creek Trail Run takes place on a beautiful, fun and challenging trail system within Burton Creek State Park in Tahoe City, CA. Choose between either the 6K, 12K, Half Marathon or 50K. The Half is part of the 2013 Trail Runner Trophy Series. The course features miles of single track through pine forests and high sierra meadows.  Burton Creek drains the runoff from Mt. Watson into Lake Tahoe.  You’ll see and hear the creek often and June is a great wildflower time of year as well.

XTERRA Tahoe City - June 29^th

XTERRA Tahoe City is an off-road triathlon that celebrates the natural environment of the North Shores excellent terrain, trails and blue water.

XTERRA Tahoe City Sprint - June 29^th

XTERRA Tahoe City Sprint is the shorter course of XTERRA Tahoe City.

XTERRA Tahoe City Duathlon - June 29th

XTERRA Tahoe City Duathlon is a Run-Bike-Run event on the same great course as the XTERRA main races.

Run To Squaw, June 30th

This 7.9 mile course travels alongside the Truckee River.  Enjoy spectacular views along this stunning scenic corridor.  This run is perfect for all abilities.  The route is fast with little elevation gain.

The course starts at Commons Beach with a stellar view of Lake Tahoe. It then heads on to the Truckee River Trail finishing at in the heart of the Village At Squaw Valley.  There are aid stations and course marshals along the way to cheer you on and make sure you are hydrated.

Tahoe Waterman Challenge – June 30^th

The Tahoe Waterman Challenge is a swim, run, and stand up paddle event broken into several short heats. Compete to see if you have what it takes to advance to the final round and be named champion. The course and event are designed so that those new to the sport as well as seasoned competitors can have a fun and challenging experience.

Also make sure to enjoy the Summer Concert Series at Commons Beach on Sunday June 23rd and June 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Local acts and regional touring artists play for FREE at Tahoe City’s Commons Beach. These fun, community gatherings are great for all ages and a perfect way to end a weekend or start a week with friends and family. All ages are welcome, and picnics are encouraged. Opening Day Band is Sunday June 23rd 3:00 p.m. with the Trey Stone Band and Sunday June 30th  3:00 p.m. with Joy & Madness (formerly The Nibblers)

While you are out elevating your heart rate or rockin’ to the beat, stop by and see Alison Elder, Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate, proudly affiliated with Chase International. The housing market is off to a fantastic start this year with sales volume for single family homes up 32% as compared to Q1, 2012. The market has indeed changed and will continue to do so with incremental price increases as long as interest rates remain low. Truly, the time is now to purchase a new home. Call Alison Elder today at 530-582-8103 or email Alison and schedule a trip to tour property in Truckee-Tahoe real estate market.

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Mother’s day brunch. Weather is going to be great this weekend and what better way to show mom how much you care!

Mother’s Day Brunch on the Lake at Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay

9:30am-2pm Treat mom to a delicious brunch with an incredible view of Lake Tahoe. Call for reservations (530) 546-3366. The pier is open, bring mom by boat!

Mother’s Day Brunch & Lunch at Jakes on the Lake, Tahoe City

10am-4pm Treat Mom to panoramic views of Tahoe, great service, and a delicious meal at Jake’s On The Lake. Serving Brunch items as well as a variety of Lunch menu favorites, and a complimentary Mimosa for Mom! Open early at 10am. Reservations strongly recommended. Please call (530) 583-0188. Deck requests, weather permitting. Jake’s On The Lake is located at 780 North Lake Blvd., Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the River Ranch Lodge

10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. Enjoy a special plated brunch menu and enjoy a table by the river on this special day. There is a children’s menu available too. Call for reservations and price information: 530-583-4264

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunnyside

Treat Mom to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Sunnyside! 9 am – 1 pm Call (530) 583-7200 for reservations

Saturday May 25^th

Tahoe Paddle’s – O’Neill Tahoe Cup – Donner Lake 5-miler

Since its inception in 2009, the mission of the Tahoe Cup is to offer both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity and venue to participate in paddleboarding and standup paddleboarding events and activities in the Truckee-Tahoe area. The Tahoe Cup SUP/Paddleboard Race Series is a joint effort of paddleboarders, standup paddleboarders, sponsors and exhibitors who promote the sport and introduce products and services that enhance the experience.

The race circumnavigates Donner Lake.  The start and finish is the West-End Beach, Donner Lake.  This is a 5 mile SUP & Paddleboard race for men and women of all ability levels. This is a great event for the whole family!

Location: Donner Lake West-End Beach
Online Fee: $45.00
Race Day Registration: $50.00
Start: 9:00AM

You can get more information on the event or the series and sign up at www.tahoecup.org

Opening Day at the Lake – All of North Lake Tahoe

An event that lets everyone know that Tahoe is ready for summer! Time to open up summer cabins, put boats in the water and get a jump on traditional summer activities. Enjoy restaurant deck openings/parties. New this year, folks are given a Passport to receive stamps at each business they go. When Passports are filled, folks can turn them in for a prize. For more info, call or e-mail Kay Williams at 530.581.7307 kaywilliams@granlibakken.com

While you are out enjoying the early start to the summer you should stop by and see Alison Elder. The housing market is off to a fantastic start this year with sales volume for single family homes up 32 % as compared to Q1, 2012. The market has indeed changed and will continue to do so with incremental price increases as long as interest rates remain low. Truly, the time is now to purchase a new home. Call Alison Elder today at 530-582-8103 or email Alison and schedule a trip to tour property in Truckee-Tahoe real estate market.

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While you are out enjoying the last of what winter has to offer contact Alison Elder, Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate, proudly affiliated with Chase International. Truly, the time is now to purchase a new home. Call Alison Elder today at 530-582-8103 or email Alison and schedule a trip to tour property in Truckee-Tahoe real estate market.

Saturday March 9th

Dress up your dogs! North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, CA 10 a.m. Prizes for different
categories and free entrance into the Kings Beach SnowFest! Parades with your dogs too!
Sponsored in part by TNT-TMA and Scraps, Kings Beach.

The SnowFest Kings Beach Parade has grown each year and brought smiles and joy to the
streets of Kings Beach! The NTBA is once again the host of this fun-filled, family friendly annual
event. It features entries from many local community and non-profit organizations and clubs.
Watch the parade from 11:30-12:30, and plan on spending the day there…as Kings Beach will
be abundant with activities all day long!

Squaw presents LUNAFest Film, Food & Wine Olympic Village Lodge – 1901 Chamonix Place,
Olympic Valley 6pm Tickets include wine tasting, sampling of local cuisine, silent auction,
and award-wining films. The short films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your
heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. 100% of proceeds
benefit Girls on the Run-Sierras and the Breast Cancer Fund.

Sunday March 10th

Rahlves Banzai Tour Finale – Sugarbowl resort

Big mountain freeskiing-meets skier/boarder-cross, top to bottom over natural terrain. Women
and men’s divisions; skiing and snowboarding 18 years old and up. The last two of four events
will take place in the first two weekends in March, both at Squaw Valley and culminating with
the Final and “Super Final” at Sugar Bowl where the winner of the men’s skiing divisions from
each of the four resorts goes head to head with Olympian Daron Rahlves to see if they can beat
the champ and claim the $10,000 winner takes all prize. Proceeds to benefit the High Fives
Foundation

Ta Hoeo-Nalu Arctic SUP Race Jason’s Beachside Grill – Kings Beach, CA 10am start time.

This incredible cold water SUP challenge consists of two one-mile laps on Lake Tahoe at Kings
Beach State Recreation Area in front of Jason’s Beachside Grill and Adrift Tahoe. Register the
day of the race at Adrift Tahoe starting at 9am or at 11am come watch the racers brave the
frigid waters of Lake Tahoe. The fun continues at the After Party at the Jason’s immediately
following the race with live music and food & drink specials, plus a big sale at Adrift Tahoe.

Gourmet Ski Tour Tahoe X-C Center – Highlands, Tahoe City 12:30pm

People will enjoy delectable food and beverage from North Tahoe’s finest restaurants.
Beginners can rent skis or snowshoes and move around at their leisure tasting seafood, soup.
breads, hors d’oeuvres, pastries and cookies. The ends with margaritas and live music. This
event sells out fast, so get your tickets now!

While you are out enjoying all that the great Tahoe event this weekend contact Alison Elder,
Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate, proudly affiliated with Chase International. Truly, the time is
now to purchase a new home. Call Alison Elder today at 530-582-8103 or email Alison and schedule a trip to tour property in Truckee-Tahoe real estate market.

“Workaholics aren’t heroes. They don’t save the day, they just use it up. The real hero is home because she figured out a faster way.”
― Jason Fried, Rework

This snippet could exemplify a misconception of staying in place in say, San Francisco, working an exorbitant amount of hours in the office, never to get out and get some fresh air, when you very well could be operating right here in North Lake Tahoe. And before I get too tied down to one person’s ideas, the reason Jason Fried sticks in my mind today is because of his next yet-to-be-released book, REMOTE: Office Not Required, which dives into the topic of changing business environments with concepts like, showing “both employers and employees how they can work together, remotely, from any desk, in any space, in any place, anytime, anywhere.” And add to such a concept the new services of Clarity.fm, an advisory website from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs from people who have been there and done that. Here you can hire Pros by the minute to help guide your daily business and have those mentors always on call and that know your industry.

I really want you to reflect on how you can actually make the transition to a successful professional life in Lake Tahoe, and that no longer are the requirements of running your business in some major city your only consideration because access to the best employees has never been more advantageous.

Truckee, CA alone offers a wide variety of commercial spaces ready to house your business headquarters and you’re not alone in such a transition. Companies like Clear Capital, a multi-million dollar appraisal management business, whose owners made the transition from the Bay Area to operating right here at the newer Pioneer Commerce Center, and got their start in a small office space above the Blue Coyote Sports Bar at the Truckee River Business Center. (Add another local example.) And remember Lake Tahoe is a year-round world-class resort area attracting professionals from all over the world, so your next team could already be living here, you just need to open up the conversation and set the idea in motion.

Maybe you’re just getting your start and ready to make your break, so before I get into these different commercial developments, consider the number of options the perfect home office in Tahoe Donner, Donner Lake, Glenshire, Sierra Meadows, Grey’s Crossing, Martis Valley or Olympic Valley might provide with perfectly adorned meadows, mountains, and streams and changing views throughout the seasons to continuously spur your creativity. The point I want to make is that it all starts with a simple weekend trip or a phone call and such a reality is right around the corner.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect retail space in Old- or New-town, an industrial space for your trade, or finding that professional building that will represent the next stage of your business, Truckee has all the amenities you could be searching for. Office and retail spaces range from $10-24/sf/yr , with some reaching as high as $29 and $42/sf/yr in some of the highly trafficked thoroughfares. Spaces range from 480-9,000/sf, so there is definitely space for a variety of businesses to accommodate your needs.

These areas include:

• Martis Outlook Building (Near Truckee Airport)
• The Phoenix Executive Building (Truckee’s Finest, Silver LEED certified offices)
• Airport Office Center (12242 Business Park Drive)
• Brickelltown Office/Retail Suites (Donner Pass Rd. Old Town)
• Truckee River Business Center (Adjoining 7-Eleven & Blue Coyote Sports Bar)
• The Rock – Beautiful, Upscale Office/Retail (Adjoining 50/50 Brewery)
• Pioneer Commerce Center (Pioner Trail Rd. off Donner Pass Rd & Hwy 80)
• Downtown Truckee Professional Office Suites (Jibboom St.)
• Donner Park Center (Donner Pass Rd., Mid-Donner Lake)
• Sierra Sun Building (12315 Deerfield Drive, Donner Lake area)

Once again I ask, “How will you make the transition to Tahoe with your business?” Any number of opportunities abound and a wealth of professionals are right at your fingertips to help you succeed with your dreams. Feel free to contact me anytime Email or call me at 530-582-8103. My professional network and I are ready to show you a future in Tahoe you have been waiting to realize.