Alpine County Lodging and Adventures

Fall Color

2011-08-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Summer has been short and fall is arriving soon. There is a little nip in the air. Make your reservation for Late September and October for some of the best fall colors in California.

Markleeville Artists

2011-08-24T22:22:00.000-07:00


The Artists http://markleevilleartists.com/artists.html

www.markleevilleartists.com

2011
Participating Artists
Sandy Baenen
Suzanne BarrLinda FrostPeter ChopeDebra Esteban
Russel KetenjianDianne Mitzner
Charles Muench
Richard ShokouhCarolyn VaughnMark Vaughn
Evelyn Yonker

Carson Pass Road Closure

2011-07-22T19:36:00.000-07:00

Today’s Date: July 22, 2011

District: 10 - Stockton
Contact: Chantel Miller
Phone: (209) 941-6562

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

STATE ROUTE 88 AT CARSON PASS IN ALPINE COUNTY

Alpine County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will work to repair the mountain slope at the Carson Pass, east of Kirkwood, near Red Lake Road. This project is necessary in order to improve safety at this location by decreasing the rockfall activity and resulting debris from entering the roadway.
Beginning Monday, July 25, 2011, crews will perform one-way traffic control at the Carson Pass from just west of the National Forest Boundary to just east of the vista point. One-way traffic control will remain in effect for the duration of the project.
Starting Tuesday, August 2, 2011, crews will close the highway daily, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Blasting and slope removal activities will occur daily during closures. The full closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists. This work is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of September.
Motorists should expect 15 minute delays during the one-way traffic control and at least two hour delays during the full closures. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Slow For the Cone Zone.

www.dot.ca.gov

Lahontan Cutthroat now being planted in the West Fork of the Carson River

2011-06-13T17:46:00.000-07:00

The Lahontan cutthroat is native to the drainages of the Truckee River, Humboldt River, Carson River, Walker River, Quinn River and several smaller rivers in the Great Basin of North America. These were tributaries of ancient Lake Lahontan during the ice ages until the lake shrank to remnants such as Pyramid Lake and Walker Lake about 700 years ago, although Lake Tahoe -- from which the Truckee flows to Pyramid Lake -- is still a large mountain lake.
Lahontan cutthroats evolved into a large (up to 1 metre (39 in)) and moderately long-lived predator of chub, suckers, and other fish as long as 30 or 40 centimetres (16 in). The trout was able to remain a predator in the larger remnant lakes where prey fish continued to flourish, but upstream populations were forced to adapt to eating smaller fish and insects. Some experts consider O. c. henshawi in the upper Humboldt River and tributaries to be a separate subspecies (the "Humboldt cutthroat trout"), adapted to living in small streams rather than large lakes.
The record size cutthroat trout of any subspecies was a Lahontan caught in Pyramid Lake weighing 41 pounds (18.6 kg), although there is anecdotal and photographic evidence of even larger fish from this lake.

Summer is finally here

2011-06-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

The weather is beautiful for cycling, hiking and fishing. The Carson is still running fast because of heave snow melt but both East & West Forks are fishable except for Woodford's Canyon. Bridges on the West Fork were stocked today with Lahontan Cutthroat. I'm going out this evening. I'll let you know how I do.

Alta Alpina 5 Pass Challenge

2011-05-27T07:58:00.001-07:00

5 Pass Challenge

Carson - Ebbetts - Ebbetts - Monitor - Monitor

June 11, 2011

Start/Finish at Turtle Rock Park
Over 16000 feet of climbing in 134 miles
Five Passes on the course:
- Carson Pass (East)
- Ebbetts (East)
- Ebbetts (West)
- Monitor (West)
- Monitor (East)

The course features six fully stocked rest stops, one checkpoint with water, and lunch and dinner at Turtle Rock Park.
You can choose a start window of 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am.
Each rest stop has opening and closing times that must be respected and checkpoints will strictly enforce cut-off times intended to keep everyone safe.
This is a tough century on some of the most popular Alta Alpina routes.
(5 Pass Cut-off Times) (Video) (5 Pass Profile) (5 Pass Safety Rules)

Fly Fishing on the East Fork of the Carson River

2011-05-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

~RAINBOWS-BROOKS-BROWNS~

Alpine Fly Fishing featuring Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve is your one stop Lake Tahoe Fly Fishing Guide Service for the Lake Tahoe / Eastern Sierra region. Our staff of knowledgeable guides and permitted waters cover literally hundreds if not thousands of square miles of the Eastern Sierra mountain range, stretching from South Lake Tahoe to the East Walker River in Northern Nevada.

Your guide trip takes place under permit by the U.S. Forest Service when on Humboldt – Toiyabe National Forest lands.

Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve
Nestled under its Golden Trout headwater lake in nearby Mokelumne Wilderness Area, and the Wild Trout Section of the East Carson River, lies Pleasant Valley. Pleasant Valley is only 35 scenic miles from South Lake Tahoe in Alpine County, California’s least populated county.
A Private Water fishery, Pleasant Valley is one of the most beautiful locations in the Eastern Sierra, it is referred to as "Little Yosemite" by visitors. Flowing through this alpine valley, Pleasant Valley Creek fly fishing offers casting for trout in the meandering meadows while the lower stretch serves up some excellent pocket water action. Over three miles of mountain streams are available on the 900 + acre preserve.
Start your day gearing up and lining out at a working cattle ranch. Talk to your guide about the day ahead under the whispering ponderosa pines and the sounds of the creek where your quarry awaits and then be prepared to be yanked outta your boots! Also be rest assured that your day at Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve will be an experience that you will carry with you for the rest or your days.
Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve is available for guided or non-guided outings and space is limited to enhance your experience. Check out our "Waters" and "Rates" pages for more information.

Tahoe Area Fly Fishing Guide Service
Jim Crouse has thirty plus years experience guiding on Tahoe area fly fishing waters . His knowledge of the area is unmatched. Jim insures that your licensed Tahoe fly fishing guide is knowledgeable and experienced in fly selection as well as the most effective presentations.
If it is basic skills you would like to improve, or just get a jump on the local conditions, a day with a guide should enhance your talents while increasing your chance of catching fish. Whether beginner or seasoned angler, we can provide a trip to suit your needs and leave you with the tools that give you the best chances at getting into fish.

Check out our Services and Staff pages to find out more about our Guide's, the services we offer and the locations we fish. Most of all, check out the fish.... After all, that's what it's all about!

Cycling Tours in our area

2011-05-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

The Alta Alpina Cycling Club(AACC) is a road and mountain bike club in the Carson City, Gardnerville and Lake Tahoe area whose primary focus is to promote cycling and to create an environment in which cyclists of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and socialize with other riders.
There are many activities for all ability levels. For the recreational riders there are organized rides most every weekend both mountain bike and road. For the more competitive riders there is a spring race series with categories for beginners as well as for the more experienced riders.
Club rides are open to non-club members. We encourage you to join us.
Hotline Number - 877-845-2453 (877-845-BIKE)

Alta Alpine