Tahoe Donner News - August 2013

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features

08 Let’s Get Together August events

20 This is Bear Country Reminder of best practices

22 Tahoe Donner’s Lesser Known Gems McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract

taKe NOte

07 Free Shuttle to Truckee Thursdays Catch a ride

31 Photo Contest Get your image published!

DepartmeNts

02 President’s Message Welcome new board members

03 Monthly Calendar A glance at August events

04 General Manager’s Message Enjoy Tahoe Donner summer!

06 Top 10 Ways to Cool Off How to beat the heat

30 Taking Care of Business Board meeting recap

32 Where in the World is TD News? TD News travels the world

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WelcomeVol. 14, No. 8AUGUST 2013

eDIToRIAl AND PRoDUcTIoN STAFF

Alyson stetz Brinn talbot Gretchen sproehnle Jenny KendrickTom Lawrenson

BoARD oF DIRecToRS

president Tom Johns, [email protected]

Vice president Jim Stang, [email protected]

treasurer Steve Miller, [email protected]

secretary Dick Gander, [email protected]

Director Courtney Murrell, [email protected]

Board of Directors [email protected]

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Each membership parcel receives one sub-scription to a domestic address. Additional subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues. Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.

PrESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Please join me in congratulating Courtney Murrell and Jim Stang on their election to the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors for three-year terms. Jim has served more than ably as a board member since his appointment to the board in January to serve out Suzy Knisley’s term. Having also served on the Finance Com-mittee, of which he was chairman for three years, and the General Plan Committee, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience impacting the financial side of the organiza-tion. With a management background at Apple Computer and Coherent, Inc., Courtney has pledged to bring the family voice and per-spective to board decisions and debate. The election of Jim and Courtney ensures that we can continue the progress we have made in the past few years in keeping Tahoe Donner up to date and a first-class mountain community. The board looks forward to implementing the next five years of our General Plan.

The Fourth of July has come and gone and, as you well know if you were here for the week, it was a record-breaking month across the board! Truckee’s Fourth of July parade was another great success, with Tahoe Donner winning “Best in Show” for the fourth year in a row. This year’s parade theme was Celebrat-ing Truckee’s 150 Years since Establishment and 20 Years of Incorporation.

Thank goodness we expanded The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, as both it and Pizza on the Hill set record numbers in July. If you haven’t been to The Lodge to see the improvements, I encourage you to check out the new offerings on the gourmet menu online at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

Our summer events also added to the huge

success we experienced during the month; the Summer Concert on the Green, Euer Valley Member BBQ and Waterpalooza all had great turnouts. The next Waterpalooza is August 10 and 11; a not-to-be-missed two-day summer celebration of water-themed fun and games, a mega slip’n slide, and water rides.

On the subject of success, as with any service organization, the attitude and commit-ment brought to the task by staff makes all the difference between an enjoyable, safe expe-rience and something completely different. Cultivating the right attitude and commitment is critical. Nowhere is this truer than at our several high-volume amenities, during peak holiday periods, where the pace can directly impact the quality of service. It is in these situ-ations where the interdependence of our staff members is key to good customer service, and where Tahoe Donner really shines. So, please join me in recognizing and appreciating our excellent Tahoe Donner staff.

There’s still lot of summer left and the weather is predicted to be as nice as it has been the past month, so please get out and enjoy all of the exceptional Tahoe Donner amenities, activities, and events.

I hate to think of summer being over, but our outstanding staff is already working on our fall activities, including one of our biggest events of the year, the fourth annual Fall Festival in October.

I’m looking forward to the remainder of the summer, and hope to see you in Tahoe Donner soon.

TOM JOHNS | Board President


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Cardboard regatta Construct a boat out of cardboard and duct tape to race from the boat launch to the buoy and back. Details on page 10.

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equestrian Cowgirls and Cocktails Trail rides from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by drinks and appetizers for adults ages 21 and up. Res-ervations required. Details on page 9.

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Kid’s Mountain Bike Camp A camp where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner. Details on page 11.

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summer Concert series Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds of Groove Foundry. Details on page 12.


Waterpalooza Enjoy water-themed games, rides, and our mega slip’n slide! Details on page 12.

SUmmeR TRAIl mAPS ARe heRe!

Our reVIseD aND upDateD summer traIL maps are IN. pICK ONe up at memBer serVICes, trOut CreeK, Or aNY traILHeaD.


Family overnight Campout A night under the stars with fun activities, an outdoor movie, and cookout. Details on page 12.


FrOM THE GENErAL MANAGEr’S DESk

August is here and the summer is quickly slipping away. Have you spent enough time at your personal resort’s amenities and activities? Let’s face it, there are a lot of competing attractions and with school back in session by the middle of August, your enjoyment of these summer adventures will increase even more with great weather and ever-diminishing crowds. Whether you are living in Tahoe Donner or visiting your home, the challenge is often in managing the endless tasks that get in the way of having fun in the mountains. Simply talking about setting a goal to get out more isn’t enough. Establish a routine in order to develop a habit to take advantage of your mountain paradise. Routines, such as prepacking the car with beach gear every evening, dramatically increase the follow-through in actually going to the beach the next day. Here are a few recommendations on establishing some new routines to support getting out in the mountains.

Set TahoeDonner.com as the home page on your computer or mobile device. Forget about all those endless websites that keep you updated on random happenings of people you don’t know, the hourly ebb and flow of the stock market or other mass media distractions that keep you from what is really important; move those sites to your “favorites” directory. Seeing your resort community every time you open your browser with the endless activities that are in store for you and your family and friends will help remind you of the priority you have placed on your mountain retreat investment. Visit the webcams at the Beach Club Marina or Golf Course or open the calendar of events to see all the activities taking place on a regular basis as well as the special activities and events taking place for your enjoyment. Once you are out and about at the amenities, pick up a weekly activity guide to really maximize your play time and dining opportunities.

Remember the original social networking edicts – actually having live conversations with people. Select your activity around Tahoe Donner and make a routine of participating in that activity on a regular basis; Monday Night Bingo at Pizza on the Hill, kayaking or paddle boarding at the Beach Club Marina, enjoying dinner and drinks at your favorite neighborhood restaurant, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, or a relaxing round of golf with friends. Another routine might be to take

your family or friends to the Euer Valley trailhead at the Equestrian Center and each first morning of a return visit, hike down into the beau-tiful Euer Valley along the new hike/bike trail. The options of creating a routine in the mountains are limitless, but the key is actually estab-lishing the habit that hopefully will develop into a family or personal tradition that complements your passion for being in the mountains. In short, make it a habit to enjoy your Tahoe Donner resort!

Finally, with regard to improving cell phone reception, we continue to work with American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) to build a new cell tower near the top of the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area Eagle Rock lift to better provide cell coverage for the entire community. American Tower has finalized a pine tree tower design and received Town of Truckee approval to continue with building permits. However, while American Tower has had interest from a number of cell compa-nies, at this point they have not secured an anchor tenant for the new tower, which is critical for them to move forward with construction of the tower this summer. As a result, the construction of this tower could possibly be delayed until the summer of 2014. This will allow American Tower time to solicit more firm commitments from the cell phone com-panies, including an anchor tenant, to rent space on this planned new tower for the community.

Lastly, the new Tahoe Donner trail maps are hot off the press. After considerable work by our membership trail advocate team and staff a new trail map has been developed which includes a better representa-tion of the many different hiking loops that exist within our expansive trail network. You may pick up your copy at Member Services, or any of the trailhead kiosks.

RObb ETNyRE | General ManaGer


TAhoe DoNNeR coNTAcTS

member communications (area code 530) Member Services 587-9400 [email protected]

General Manager 587-9431 [email protected]

Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

AmenitiesAlder Creek Campground 587-9462 [email protected]

Beach Club Marina 587-9460 [email protected]

Bikeworks 582-9694 [email protected]

Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484 [email protected]

Downhill Ski Area 587-9444 [email protected]

Equestrian Center 587-9470 [email protected]

Forestry 587-9432 [email protected]

Golf Course 587-9443 [email protected]

The Lodge 587-9455 [email protected]

Pizza On The Hill 582-9669 [email protected]

recreation Info Hut 587-9413 [email protected]

Tennis Center 587-9474 [email protected]

Trails 587-9432 [email protected]

Trout Creek rec. Center 587-9437 [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association committee chairsArchitectural Standards, Jason Wooley [email protected]

Covenants, Al Noyes [email protected]

Elections, Nan Carnal [email protected] Finance, Jeff Bonzon [email protected]

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, Michael Fajans [email protected] General Plan Committee Co-Chair, John Stubbs [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association chartered club PresidentsBridge Club, Diane rowe [email protected]

Friends of TD Trails, B.r. Levine [email protected]

rowing Club, Dot Mace [email protected]

Senior Alpine Ski, Jim Pyle [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Green, Sue Sorensen [email protected]

Tennis, John McGregor [email protected].

9-Holers, Barb McCabe [email protected]

Men’s Golf, Bob Heath [email protected]

Women’s Golf, Diane kalliam [email protected]

Hiking Club, robin reese [email protected]

Quilt Club, Linda Brush [email protected]

Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai [email protected] Northwoods Blvd.Truckee, California 96161

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Beat tHe Heat: TOP 10 WAyS TO COOL OFF AT TAHOE DONNEr

Take a dip in the lake, go for a hike along a creek, or cool down with a frosty cold one at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. What’s your favorite way to cool down when the mercury climbs?

#1 WaterpaLOOza, auGust 10-11 | Go on – we dare ya! See pricing and information on page 12.

#2 DIVe-IN mOVIe, auGust 10 | Grab your inner tube or cuddle up on the chaise lounges for this fun and unique family night out! Movie starts after sunset; inner tubes available to rent for $5.

#3 OpeN Water sWIm CLINIC, tuesDaYs aND tHursDaYs tHrOuGH auGust 15 | This clinic will address basic open water skills for beginner to advanced swimmers. Call Trout Creek Recreation Center to sign up at 530-587-9437.

#4 VOLuNteer fOr tHe DONNer LaKe sWIm, auGust 17 Organizers are always looking for helpers to come out on kayaks or stand-up paddleboards to provide support. Info: sierranevadamasters.com.

#5 HIKe tHe aLDer CreeK traIL | This short, easy hike follows Alder Creek so there are plenty of opportunities to dip your toes in the water. Keep a watch out for busy beavers!

#6 CarDBOarD reGatta, auGust 17 | Get your friends together and build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape, or just come out to watch this hilarious event.

#7 tHrOW a prIVate pOOL partY | For just $100, celebrate your special occasion with a private pool party at Northwoods Pool! Call 530-582-9627 for details or to reserve.

#8 WeeKDaY tWILIGHt GOLf CLINIC | OK, no swimming involved, but when the temperature drops at twilight, there’s no better place to be than out on the golf course. Check tahoedonner.com/golf/clinics for more information.

#9 HIstOrICaL KaYaK tOur, tuesDaYs aND WeDNesDaYs tHrOuGH auGust 14 | Explore Donner Lake by kayak and learn something new about the history of the region. Sign up at tahoedonner.com/shop.

#10 HaVe a frOstY COLD Beer at tHe LODGe restauraNt & puB | We have a great selection of local and seasonal beers on tap, plus imported and domestic selections to cool you down. Come on a Wednesday evening and enjoy live music on the deck!


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Truckee Thursdays is in full swing and Tahoe Donner is providing a free shuttle service to and from the event. Downtown Truckee Thursdays is a great community event with live music, great art, Foothills Farmers Market, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of vendors. The event takes place in Down-town Truckee every Thursday through August 29 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Due to a large number of riders, we have added another shuttle! The complimentary shuttle will leave from Trout Creek Recreation Center starting at 4 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, with the last shuttle departing Trout Creek at 9 p.m. Shuttles from downtown returning to Trout Creek will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes until 9:15 p.m. We will adhere to this schedule as best as possible, but unforeseen traffic issues may cause delays. Also, when departing the shuttle, please remember to ask your driver for the pick-up location. Depending on traffic, it could be a different location than where you were dropped off.

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open Water swim ClinicThis clinic encourages the sport of open

water swimming among beginner to advanced swimmers and develops basic open water skills including sighting, stroke efficiency, and beach starts and exits. Call Trout Creek Recreation Center at 530-587-9437 or Aquatics at 530-582-9627 to sign up. DaY/Date: TuESDAy AND THurSDAyS

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neW! Water Polo Camp Come play with us! This camp will use

drills and skill games to introduce and develop basic water polo skills like swimming, tread-ing, passing and shooting. Participants must be 9 years or older and have completed an equivalent of Level 5 or higher. Please note: a minimum enrollment of six participants per session is required. Workouts may be can-celled due to insufficient enrollment. Date: MONDAy, WEDNESDAy AND

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dive-in MovieJoin us for a super fun and unique fam-

ily night out. Watch a featured movie from the comfort of your inner tube afloat in the Trout Creek Recreation Pool or cuddled up on a chaise lounge. You’ll need to come early to capture a spot in the family hot tub. Trout Creek Recreation Center entry fees apply. Inner tube rentals are $5 each. Date SATurDAy, AuGuST 10

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swim Camp Swim Camp is fun in the sun. Come to

camp and improve your endurance and swim skills through a variety of games and drills. Participants must be 7 years or older and have completed an equivalent of Level 4 or higher. Younger swimmers will be considered based on swimming ability. Date: MONDAy – FrIDAy, AuGuST 5 - 9

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saturday night BBQaugust 3, august 17 and august 31

The fun starts at 5 p.m. and ends at approximately 7:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an evening of wagon rides, games, crafts and a hearty outdoor dinner. Play a round of horseshoes or try throwing a rope at the roping station. Bring your camera and get pictures of the family at the fun photo stand and dress-up station. We have Old West and Renaissance costumes, props and backdrops for adults and children to enjoy.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite you’ll enjoy a dinner of flame-cooked hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers that you can personalize with a variety of cheeses, bacon, chili, pineapple, avocado, sautéed mush-rooms and much more. Beans, salads, pies and of course campfire s’mores will round out the menu. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included. An assortment of games finishes off the evening.

The August 3 BBQ will have a Renaissance theme. Along with our usual fare we will add some kid-friendly Old World dishes to the menu. Events will include some Renaissance characters, wagon rides, dress-up station, roping, horseshoes and a treasure hunt. Best of all we will have a real sword fighting exhibit followed by a lesson in sword fight-

ing for our guests. Don’t worry, you’ll be using foam swords!

Please note that the BBQs are very popular and tend to sell out. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at 530-587-9470 to reserve.

Cowgirls and Cocktails Fridays, august 9 and 23

Join us for an early evening trail ride from 5 - 6 p.m. followed by beer, wine and appetizers on the deck from 6 - 7 p.m. This is a great way to kick off the weekend; cowboys are welcome too! Call for reservations.

after school Group lessons Group lessons will begin during the week of

August 26 and continue through September. These are two-hour group sessions from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. offered on select Mondays, Thurs-days and Fridays. Open levels for ages 8 and up. See tahoedonner.com/equestrian/lessons for more details, or reserve online at shopTD.

Our Sierra summer will be over before you know it. If you haven’t already done so, why not come out for a ride? The Equestrian Center is open Thursdays through Mondays for pony rides and trail rides. One- and two-hour rides are available at set times. These are guided, scenic walking rides in Western saddles. Riders must be at least 7 years of age and 4 feet tall to go on a trail ride. For the younger children we offer pony rides here at the Equestrian Center on our pony trail. Private lessons are available for all ages on the weekends. Reservations are strongly recom-mended. Please call 530-587-9470 for ride times and reservations. HOlly caIN | eQUestrian ManaGer

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Water Kid’s ClubAugust 15 and 16 are the last dates for Water Kid’s Club. Be sure to

sign for a few hours of fun at Donner Lake. Water Kid’s Club introduces kids to water-oriented activities such as swimming challenges, wind-surfing, standup paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking and more. Children ages 6 and up welcome. Please call 530-587-9460 for more information. DaY/Date: THurSDAyS AND FrIDAyS THrOuGH AuGuST 16

tIme: 4 – 6 P.M.

COst: MEMBErS $20, GuESTS $25 (ACCESS FEES APPLy)

Cardboard regattaTo experience this long-standing employee tradition, head down to

the Beach Club Marina for a chance to participate in the annual Card-board Regatta - it’s free! Your team will construct a boat out of card-board and duct tape to race from the boat launch to the buoy and back. The awards ceremony on the beach will follow with a BBQ dinner and drinks available for purchase. Boat building begins at 1 p.m.; race starts at 3 p.m. The boat must fit two people to paddle it, it must have sides, and competitors must only use cardboard and duct tape. Prizes will be awarded in different age groups. If you don’t want to build a boat, then just come by and watch the hilarity of this event. For more information on rules, events, and cost, please contact the Beach Club Marina at 530-587-9460. Date: SATurDAy, AuGuST 17

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It’s hard to believe how fast time flies when you are having fun (and keeping busy). 2013 is shaping up to be the most successful season at the golf course in many years and the season is far from over. In fact, as good as our turf conditions on the golf course have been this year, the course continues to improve each week. Come August and September, the golf course always hits its peak. So if you haven’t played the course lately, now is a great time to get out and enjoy mountain golf at its finest. As an incentive to encourage our members to play the course, and in honor of Reno’s annual “Hot August Nights,” we have decided to keep the fun going by offering a golf promotion that bridges the gap between Hot August Nights and the Labor Day weekend, a promotion we are calling Summer’s Last Blast. Starting on

August 12, Tahoe Donner members may invite guests after 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all golfers will be charged the discounted Tahoe Donner member twilight rate of $55, which includes a shared cart. Members who only have time for nine holes can bring a guest and play after 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for only $30, including a shared cart. The Summer’s Last Blast golf promotion will run from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 30, so don’t miss the opportunity to play one of Truckee’s finest golf courses at a very affordable rate. Ed lEINENKugEl | direCtor oF GolF

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New this summer, we’ve added another option to our kid’s camp offerings. Our bike camps, for children between the ages of 10 and 18, will help kids work on building mountain biking skills while exploring the Tahoe Don-ner trails. Our main focus is ensuring that everyone has fun in a safe, supportive environ-ment. Our guides have years of experience working with riders of all abilities. The Kid’s Camps will be offered August 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $80 per child (rental bikes not included). daVId walKER | BiKeWorKs

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WaterpaloozaWaterpalooza has been wildly popular the last two years and has

quickly become a new favorite tradition here at Tahoe Donner. After the inaugural event in 2011, organizers decided to expand the event from one to two days and this year, we’ve added yet another weekend. Our July event was a huge hit! August 10 and 11 is the last chance for Waterpalooza this summer. Get your friends together and join us at the Tahoe Donner driving range for some summer fun in the sun with the Log Jammer waterslide, mega slip‘n slide, water-themed games, aqua blaster, water war zone, carnival treats, BBQ burgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, and much more! Don’t forget your swimsuit!

Unlimited activity access wristbands are $15 per person, or you can purchase tickets for $1 as you go for select items. Food, games and ride ticket prices vary. Questions? Please call 530-582-9646. Dates: SATurDAy – SuNDAy, AuGuST 10 - AuGuST 11

tIme: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

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summer Concert series AuGuST 31, 5 – 8 P.M. “GrOOvE FOuNDry”

Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds of this summer’s contributing artists.

Family Movie night and outdoor Movie night: the late showBring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a clas-

sic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday family movies are rated G or PG. Right after Fam-ily Movie Night, our outdoor movie theater opens for the “Late Show” every Friday through August 30. A sweater or warm blanket is recom-mended; outdoor movies are rated PG or PG-13. Showings are subject to cancellation due to weather.

Family overnight Campout – date change to august 3 and 4 (versus august 10 and 11)

Please note date and price updates to this event. The cost is $25 per person, with a maximum of $100 per family; kids 3 and under are free. On Saturday, August 3, meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina to enjoy fun activities for the whole family and spend a night under the stars. Reservations required 72 hours in advance and can be made online; make your plans now! Campout ends at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information, log on to tahoedonner.com/rec-programs and click on Special Events.

Wii night TuESDAyS, 6:30-8 P.M.

Come and test your Wii skills on our 150-inch screen! Enjoy dinner from Pizza on the Hill while challenging competitors in Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Cart and more. Season continues through August 27.

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Make the most of summer and check out our recreation programs at Tahoe Donner. Our Recreation Hut, located at the Northwoods Pool, is staffed seven days a week through September 2 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call us or stop by with questions, or visit us online at tahoedonner.com/rec-programs/.

arCherYFor kids age 7 and up. A basic safety/skills clinic followed by friendly

competition and games. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather. seasON: THrOuGH SEPTEMBEr 1

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GeoCaChinGLove orienteering? We do too! Come try your luck at finding treasure

hidden around Tahoe Donner. Check out a GPS from the Recreation Hut, pre-loaded with our special waypoints, varying from easy to dif-ficult. All waypoints lead to a treasure box filled with trinkets from other orienteers. Leave a trinket, take a trinket! Great fun for the whole family. Trinkets are also available for purchase at the Recreation Hut.

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FaMilY raFt triPsEnjoy a day floating down the Truckee

River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag and anything else you may need. Register online at tahoedonner.com/shop. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather, river conditions, or insufficient registration. Dates: SATurDAyS THrOuGH AuG. 31

tIme: 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

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COst: $30 PEr PErSON

Kid’s niGht oUt Kids ages 4 to 9 are invited to an evening

of games, dinner, arts and crafts, our Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story. Parents can enjoy a night out while our trained staff looks after the little ones. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. DaY: FIrST FrIDAy OF EvEry MONTH

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CliMB donner sUMMitTake advantage of the two climbing events

offered this month for the ultimate Tahoe adventure.

Led by North American Ski Training Center, participants will be chauffeured up to Donner Summit’s “School Rock” which offers some of the best granite in the country as well as an array of easy to advanced level climbs. After the climb, enjoy the views and snacks and refreshments. Equipment will be pro-vided; no fitness level requirements; all levels are welcome. 48 hour advanced registration/cancellation. Program may be cancelled due to insufficient registration (minimum of 9) or inclement weather. Register at tahoedonner.com/shop. famILY & frIeNDs CLImB: SuNDAy,

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CHILDrEN 12 AND uNDEr

(continued from p. 12)

BrUnCh & hiKe Join us for a walk in the woods and experi-

ence the magnificent Sierra Nevada that we are lucky enough to have as our very own back yard. Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Beach Club Marina, then join our Tahoe Donner hiking guides to explore this wonder-ful landscape and its unique and vast variety of plants, wildlife and history. Bring your family and friends, some good walking shoes or boots, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and an optional snack. Hike locations to be determined based on the group’s preference and ability; transportation is included. Topics will be tailored to the interest of the group. Be sure to bring your camera; there will be many great photo opportunities! Prepayment and registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. For more information call the Recreation Information Hut at 530-587-9413, or register at our ShopTD site at tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather or insufficient registration. DaY aND tIme: SuNDAyS, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

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daYPaCK hiKes Come and enjoy a guided intermediate-

level hike with our Tahoe Donner hiking guides through the trails of the majestic Sierra Nevada. We will explore the plants, wildlife, and history of this wonderful landscape and seek out some adventure and beauty along the way. Bring a packed lunch, good hiking shoes, a swimsuit, water, sunscreen, mosquito repel-lent, and an optional snack. Hike locations are listed on our website; transportation is included. Topics will be tailored to the interest of the group. Prepayment and registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. For more information call the Recreation Infor-mation Hut at 530-587-9413, or register at our ShopTD site at tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather or insufficient registration. Some hikes may include a stop at a water feature; swimming is encouraged! WHeN: WEDNESDAyS, 9 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

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HIKING pOLe reNtaLs: $5 PEr DAy (Continued on p. 16)


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August is your last chance to keep summer alive and there is no better place to do this than at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. With a full schedule of events for the month of August you will feel like summer is never going to end as you swing your way through socials, round robins and tournaments. Grab your schedule and mark off all the fun you are going to have!

Boot, scoot and Boogiesaturday, august 3, 6 p.m.

Yee haw! Hold onto your horse and celebrate the Wild, Wild West by jumping into your chaps, bandanas, jeans, cowboy boots, and a ten-gal-lon hat! Prepare for a night of line dancing and campfire stories. Work up your appetite—there will be plenty of grub with beans, ribs and corn-bread alongside your potluck dish. Saddle up! COst: $10 FOr TENNIS CLuB MEMBErS; $15 FOr NON-

MEMBErS/GuESTS; $5 FOr CHILDrEN 12 AND uNDEr

euer Valley shuttle daysFor those who are unable to hike, bike, or horseback ride into Euer

Valley, but would still like to see this beautiful property, Tahoe Donner Association will be offering a shuttle service into the valley on select weekends during the summer.

On the following dates, the shuttle is scheduled to leave from the Equestrian Center hourly from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will leave the val-ley floor in one-hour increments from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hop on the bus for the ride down at 11 a.m., hike around the valley for a few hours, then catch a ride back up. Book your spot on the shuttle online at ShopTD or by calling 530-587-9400, ext. 0, as soon as possible. Spaces are limited. Cost is $5 per person. Dates: AuGuST 3 AND AuGuST 31

invasive Weed Walk, august 10Join the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails and the Truckee River

Watershed Council’s Weed Warriors for an educational invasive weed walk here in Tahoe Donner. We will visit multiple sites, carpooling from place to place, and walking out short distances to see a variety of infestations. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 12 p.m. with a lunch provided by the Weed Warriors. For all the details, and to RSVP (required), please visit TDTrails.org. SEaN cONNElly | trails ManaGer


The following events are offered at no charge at the Northwoods Clubhouse throughout the summer months.

sand Volleyball Check out our professional grade sand volleyball court. For more

information or to check out a volleyball for use, drop by the Recreation Hut.

horseshoesStop by the Recreation Hut any day between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to check

out our horseshoe set. The court is located behind the Northwoods Clubhouse.

Bocce ballThe Recreation Hut has Bocce ball sets for members and guests to

use. Head down to Northwoods Clubhouse and make Bocce a new summer tradition. Please note, Bocce courts are reserved for league play on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until dark.

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tahoe donner senior alpine ski ClubCalling all fun active Tahoe Donner Alpine skiers: want to enjoy

year-round sports activities and a great social environment? The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) is the club for you! This club welcomes all Tahoe Donner alpine skiers, age 55 and up. Membership information, forms and schedules of winter and off-season activities can be accessed on our website at tdski.com. As long as one member is a full member, spouses and significant others are welcome to join as social members. We are accepting renewals and new applications now.

We will have a kick-off membership BBQ for new and returning members on August 22, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina. We look forward to seeing you!

tahoe donner Quilt GroupTahoe Donner Quilt Group meets August 7 and 21 this month. We

are making baby quilts for a local charity and learning new patterns along the way. The meetings are held in the Northwoods Clubhouse conference room from 6 - 9 p.m. It is not necessary to bring your sewing machine if it is too heavy. Everyone loves to show and share as well. Come and join us for great fellowship! Questions? Contact Linda Brush at 530-587-7892 or [email protected].

C.i.l.t. (Campers in leadership training)Campers in Leadership Training is an intensive five-day program for

your 13- or 14-year-old camper to experience all that leadership training has to offer. Campers are required to keep a daily journal of notes and thoughts about their experiences. This is an experiential-based learning program in which the campers will participate in in-depth team-build-ing, wilderness medicine, leadership development, outdoor living skills, hands-on camp counselor experiences and personal growth. These sessions will NOT include arts and crafts and are designed as more of a learning and training experience. Full participation is required to maintain placement within the program. Hard work is expected from all participants. aGes: 13- AND 14-yEAr-OLDS

tIme: 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., MONDAy, TuESDAy, THurSDAy, AND

FrIDAy; 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. ON WEDNESDAyS

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World Famous Burger Bashsaturday, august 10, 3 p.m.

Sign up, bring a side dish and get out on the court for some fun, social tennis. The Tennis Club sponsors this event to bring out the best of Tahoe Donner Tennis: an evening of clinics, friendly competition, and food. CLINIC: 3 P.M. rOuND rOBIN: 4 – 6 P.M.

BBQ aND pOtLuCK: 6 P.M.

COst: FrEE FOr TENNIS CLuB MEMBErS; $10 FOr TAHOE

DONNEr MEMBErS; $10 FOr GuESTS PLuS $6 COurT FEE

Pam Krone Memorial ntrP tournament - a Usta norCal Grand slam eventaugust 23 – 25

Join us for the event of the season as we remember a great friend of the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and compete in some top-notch com-petition from around Northern California and beyond. Pam Krone was a symbol of tennis and the arts in the Lake Tahoe area and her memory is alive with us over this weekend of tournament play. Sign up for the tournament, stop by to watch or reminisce and help some of the local teams or charities that will be on hand. Tournament entry is online at norcal.usta.com. For more information call 530-587-9474.

As you can see, fall is going to have to stay away for a while as we continue to pack in the fun at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center.

See you on the courts! IaN MINdEll | direCtor oF tennis


sunday half-Price Pizza hour* Grab a pizza to go Sundays from 5 - 6 p.m.

and save some dough. With half-price cheese, pepperoni, or veggie pizzas, everyone’s happy, including your wallet. Offer valid for to-go orders only; limit 10 pizzas.

Monday night Bingo Join us every Monday during the summer

for an evening of bingo from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on the lawn in front of Pizza on The Hill. Win cool prizes and experience the fun. All ages are welcome! Continues each Monday through September 2.

*Offers listed above are only valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons.

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The lodge Restaurant & Pub

Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner. Enjoy artisan-crafted cuisine and spirits. For more information, call 530-587-9455 or visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

Full lunch menu offered through September 2

Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last day open with full lunch menu will be September 2.

marco Polo Grill at Trout creek open through September 2

Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last day for Marco Polo Grill is September 2.

music on the PorchEvery Wednesday through August 28 a dif-

ferent artist will play music from 6 to 9 p.m.

on the porch at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. See tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/events for the lineup.

happy hour*Drink specials and 25 percent off small

plates, soups and salads from 4 - 6 p.m., Sun-day - Thursday. Happy hour discounts valid in The Pub only.

No corkage Tuesdays*Bring in a special bottle of vino from home

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee.

early Bird happy hour*You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy a great

happy hour! Enjoy drink specials from 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday through Friday, in The Pub only.

*Offers listed are only valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promo-tions or coupons.

Pizza on the hill

Through August, Pizza on the Hill is open for lunch at noon every Saturday and Sunday and also is open daily for dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Take it al fresco and enjoy a perfect sum-mer evening meal on our outdoor patio. Call 530-582-9669 or visit tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill for menu offerings.

happy hour*A great way to quench your thirst! Get $3

Coors Light drafts and house wine by the glass for $4 at Pizza on the Hill’s Happy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. every evening.

thursday night triviaTrivia buffs, test your trivia knowledge

from local history to current events, and win prizes. Trivia Night is held weekly from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Prizes include gift certificates for free pizza. Event will be cancelled at 7:15 p.m. if there is insufficient attendance by that time.

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With bear incidents on the rise in the Tahoe/Truckee area, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds residents to secure their food and trash at all times.

With an estimated 35,000 bears in California, it is not surprising that from Memorial Day to Labor Day, CDFW is inundated with calls about bears breaking into homes, rummaging through trash bins and raiding campsites. These bears are often labeled “nuisance” bears, but in real-ity, the bears are just doing what comes naturally to them, foraging for food.

“People are the root of the problem and it’s their behavior that we need to change,” said Marc Kenyon, CDFW’s Bear Program Manager. “By taking just a few precautions to secure food and trash, area visitors and residents can save themselves thousands of dollars in property damage, can help protect their families from injury and can save the lives of bears. Bears that become habituated to humans or conditioned to eating our food and trash often have to be killed.” TIPS FOr BEAr-PrOOFING yOur HOME Or rENTAL:

Bears have keen noses and can smell an easy meal from miles away.

They can easily tear a front door off its hinges if they smell food left out on the kitchen counter. To protect your family and property from bear break-ins follow these simple tips:

• Purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container.• Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day.• Don’t leave trash, groceries, or pet food in your car.• Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia.• Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.• Only provide bird feeders during November through March and make them inaccessible to bears.• Don’t leave any scented products outside, even non-food items such as suntan lotion, insect repellent, soap or candles.• Keep doors and windows closed and locked.• Consider installing motion-detector alarms, electric fencing or motion-activated sprinklers.• Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls.• Securely block access to potential hibernation sites such as crawl spaces under decks and buildings.

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had studied every foot of Tahoe Donner’s trail system. The best places, the finest views—I thought I knew them all. Then one morning I parked in an overlooked cul-de-sac, rounded a gate, and walked off to explore McGlashan

Springs and the Bucknam Tract.

There stood massive boulders, carried down from the summit by ancient glacial forces that ground through the valley creating the moraine that formed Donner Lake. Radiant green cedars spread through the forest. Even some majestic old growth trees with furrowed, cinna-mon trunks had here evaded logging and fire.

No, I did not know all the best places and all the finest views. But I keep returning to McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract to dis-cover more of them.

McGlashan SpringsIt is easy to lose oneself within these parcels, but it is difficult to get

lost. They are perfect for wandering. While traipsing through the area

one fall day I happened across the 160-acre property’s namesake artesian wells. Beginning in the 1920s, the McGlashan Water Company encased the wells and constructed pipes to direct water from them into town.

The oldest, most westerly well is cased in metal, six others in concrete, and one, the most southerly, is no longer cased at all. Old pipes still pro-trude from the soil. Today the springs flow unrestrained, trickling down and weaving together in a lush riparian zone that finally resolves into a small creek.

Born in Wisconsin in 1847, Charles Fayette McGlashan, the water company’s founder, emigrated to California as a boy, and traveled to Truckee as a young man to serve as school superintendent.

Soon he was teaching himself law, conducting scientific research, writing a Donner Party history, editing the local newspaper, and immersing himself in the town’s life. Truckee’s untiring promoter, he had a prescient understanding of the important role that winter recre-ation would have for the area.

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Not all his endeavors succeeded. His scheme to raise imported French frogs in local ponds ended quite badly, particularly for the frogs.

And not all his endeavors were admirable. Elected to the state assem-bly on a racist platform, he was also a leader in Truckee’s Caucasian League, an anti-Chinese vigilante committee. After arson and outright violence failed to drive the Chinese from town, he spearheaded boy-cotts and exclusions that proved so successful in starving them out that he toured the state promoting the “Truckee Method” of persecution.

Before these torments, Truckee’s Chinatown was second only to San Francisco’s. The Chinese had come to these mountains to build the railroad, and they stayed to work as merchants, lumbermen, and ice-men. Many also labored in the region’s charcoal industry, tending kilns around the clock for days on end. The remains of one such kiln can still be found at McGlashan Springs today.

Charles McGlashan died in 1931. Twelve years later the water com-pany sold the McGlashan Springs parcel to the Truckee Public Utility (Continued on p. 24)

The view from the Bucknam-Sinclair Tract, looking west.

District, who held title until selling it to Tahoe Donner in 2011.

The Bucknam Tract An avid and accomplished butterfly collector, Charles McGlashan

applied in 1914 to patent an entomological mount that he and his daugh-ters had invented. One of the application’s two witnesses was a man named William Alvin Bucknam. He owned the 240-acre property to the west of McGlashan Springs.

Compared to Charles McGlashan, W.A. Bucknam, born in Iowa in 1849, led a relatively quiet life. Listed as a merchant on 1890s voter registration rolls, he was commissioned as Truckee’s postmaster by President Grover Cleveland in 1896. Laura Bucknam, his wife, appar-ently preceded him in the position. He later became a director at the Champion Cold Stream Ice Company by the early 1900s.

With boulders, cedars, and thickets of tobacco brush and whitethorn,


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the Bucknam Tract’s eastern end is similar to McGlashan Springs. Heading west, the geography tilts steeply until settling into a sheer 45-degree angle in an old, manzanita-filled fire scar with a panoramic view of Donner Lake.

In 1911 W.A. Bucknam divided this property into tiny lots, each mea-suring 25 by 80 feet, which he then sold to San Franciscans as tempo-rary refuge should another major earthquake strike. It was something of a swindle. If the next “big one” hit in the summer, then perhaps one could escape to Truckee and encamp on the property’s more gently sloping sections. But what if it struck in the winter? He did find some buyers, and still today about five acres of privately owned, undevelop-able lots remain within the property.

Ownership eventually passed to the Sinclair family, who gifted the land to Stanford University in 2005. Along with the town and the Truckee Donner Land Trust, Tahoe Donner purchased the property from Stanford in 2010.

At least one trail will traverse the Bucknam Tract’s difficult western end. The Donner Lake Rim Trail will enter the parcel at its northwest corner and then sweep down into and across McGlashan Springs. That trail should be the first of several throughout these properties. Once they are built, these areas will offer among the best short- and mid-



length hiking in Tahoe Donner. Construction will begin once trail alignments are approved and volunteers are mustered.

The SecretI have seen some remarkable sights in

McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract. Elaborately undulating ice fields flowing from the springs in winter. A bounty of crimson snow plants. A mother bear, who had almost certainly denned nestled under a nearby boul-

der, leading her brood of two yearlings and a dawdling roly-poly cub to water. Startling and rare Washington lilies that sphinx moths pollinate at dusk.

As I walked back that first morning I wondered if I should tell anyone of what I had found. Perhaps this was something best kept to myself, to be whispered only to those initiated few who had already discovered the

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Visiting and Volunteering in McGlashan Springs and

the Bucknam Tract

No trailheads or official trails exist yet within either prop-erty. There is, however, limited parking in the Bermgarten Road cul-de-sac off Skislope Way, as well as a web of dirt roads and bootleg trails. Although steep in some locations, the roads do provide access for a wide variety of hiking abilities. Because many are in poor condition, caution is advised while exploring the bootleg trails.

Please note: Construction work on a fire break will begin in the McGlashan Springs area on August 15. Visitors should take caution and watch for heavy equipment.

A partially dismantled barbed wire fence surrounds the main line of springs. Until Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails can orga-nize a volunteer effort to remove this hazard, caution is urged there as well.

The ecological and archaeological integrity of these proper-ties is now Tahoe Donner’s responsibility. Unfortunately, not all visitors have been protecting that integrity, and artifacts have already been stolen.

Although a parking lot is planned, for now winter use is limited by parking restrictions. In time, however, McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract will no doubt become popular destinations for backcountry skiers and snowshoers.

Please contact the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club if you would like to volunteer in McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract. The club expects to be active there for many years with both cleanup efforts and trail construction.

For more information about these areas and the trails club (including the planned adopt-a-trail program and the educa-tional weed walk with the Truckee River Watershed Council on August 10), please visit TDTrails.org or email the club at [email protected].

secret for themselves. But it is difficult to remain quiet about McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract.

—Benjamin Levine is the founder of the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club (tdtrails.org). When not exploring the region’s beautiful forests, meadows, and ridgelines, he can be reached at [email protected].



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TAkING CArE OF BuSINESSBoARD meeTING RecAP JuNE 21, 2013 • Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Miller absent)• ASC alternate appointment (Tanner)• ASC regular appointment (Whitten)• GPC alternate appointment (Sullivan)• GPC alternate appointment (Sherman)• GPC alternate appointment (McGregor)

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