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Category Archives: Realty for Truckee News
A Legacy Lost: Warren Hellman
Hellman, a sharp business mind known for his extraordinary philanthropic generosity and a renegade intellectual wit, was revered equally for his professional accomplishments in business as he was for his charitable endeavors and warm personality that served to bring out the best in everyone he knew. Born in New York City in 1934 and growing [...]
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31 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humanity
31 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humanity: 31. Many sailors used to wear gold earrings so that they could afford a proper burial when they died. 30. A South African monkey was once awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal during World War I. 29. China banned the pigtail in 1911 [...]
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Backcountry Access Gates Being Considered for Squaw and Alpine
Backcountry Options Being Considered for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows The exciting news that North Tahoe received in fall that Squaw and Alpine would merge was cause for excitement enough. Not only can you access both resorts under one ticket or pass. But now there may be more incentive to take the “Squawpine” leap. Throughout [...]
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The Eight Greatest Snowstorms of All Time
Upon the approach of winter here in Truckee, many locals begin to get itchy ski boots as they anticipate the snow to come. Weather discussion, debates and predictions become water cooler topics. The shadow of last year’s La Nina winter brings much speculation about what is to come. As we approach the month of December, [...]
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Truckee: Past, Present and Future
Truckee… in a Nutshell A friendly Paiute chief named Tru-ki-zo greeted the first Europeans who came to cross the Sierra Nevada and encountered his tribe. He rode toward them yelling “Tro-kay”, which is Paiute for “everything is alright”. The unaware travelers assumed he was yelling his name, and the moniker stuck. The approximately 100 mile [...]
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Five Great Things about Homeownership
Here is a short and sweet look at why homeownership is great, and why now is the time to do it! (Click any picture featured here to gain more information on that property!!) 1. Equity: When you pay rent, you never see that money again. It is lining the landlord’s pocket. Yes, buying a home [...]
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Record Breaking Journey from the Top of the World to the Indian Ocean
Record Breaking Journey from the Top of the World to the Indian Ocean Two Nepal locals achieve great accolades in a unique outdoor adventure in May 2011. Having grown up in the high Himalayas, Sanu Babu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa combined their unique skills to create a record breaking succession of events. The two [...]
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How Daylight Saving Time has Impacted our History
How Daylight Saving Time has Impacted our History Even today there is worldwide controversy on whether Daylight Saving is a necessity. With the purpose of making better use out of daylight, the process moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Some argue that just as a flower turns its head to [...]
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Truckee Holds Second Annual Mustache Competition
Guys, have you been looking for an excuse to add that winter layer to your face? Well now here’s your chance. This month Truckee will be holding their “2nd annual Mustache Growing Competition”. Competitors must shave their face no earlier than November 1st and let the good times grow until the competition is held on [...]
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Ski Area Environmental Report Card