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Man sentenced in Alpine County for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon

Weapons · Bear Valley

Man sentenced in Alpine County for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon

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A man was sentenced in Alpine County Superior Court on Monday for an assault that happened in Bear Valley in January.Read Article

Burning suspended in Tahoe Basin & Alpine County, CA

Alpine County · Alpine County

Burning suspended in Tahoe Basin & Alpine County, CA

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Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit has announced a temporary burn suspension in the area.Read Article

It's Like Something From Another World. In an Alpine Village, They Have a Tower that Is Supposed to Save It From Extinction.

Alpine Village · Alpine Village

It's Like Something From Another World. In an Alpine Village, They Have a Tower that Is Supposed to Save It From Extinction.

The unmissable "lighthouse", which stands on the site of a former blacksmith's workshop, rises above the roofs of houses in the heart of the Swiss Alps. It attracts attention not only with its height, but also with its mysterious, even otherworldly appearance. Thanks to it, as soon as it was presented to the public on May 20, it immediately gained the attention of the whole world. It represents a world-class unique in the field of digital constr…Read Article

Into the Wild Heart of Alpine County: A Summer Escape Guide with Owen White

Sierra REC Magazine Into the Wild Heart of Alpine County: A Summer Escape Guide with Owen White Podcast Feature: Sierra Rec Now – Episode with Owen White, Visit Alpine County If there’s one place in the Sierra Nevada that still feels like it belongs entirely to the mountains, it’s Alpine County. Tucked between towering volcanic ridges and granite peaks, Alpine County has long been my go-to escape—especially when I need a day away from the noise.…Alpine County · Alpine County Read Article

California man is rescued from submerged Jeep Wrangler via helicopter

Jeep Wrangler | iStock Sometimes the Jeep Wrangler can give drivers a confidence boost. But that doesn’t mean they should attempt dangerous off-roading challenges like fording rivers. A California man learned this the hard way when he was rescued from the roof of his SUV via helicopter. California man gets Jeep Wrangler stuck in river Two California men are lucky to be alive after nearly being swept away by the fast-moving South Fork Carson Ri…Alpine County · Alpine County Read Article

Why Kirkwood's Cirque Is Permanently Closed To The Public

Kirkwood, California — It’s not often that a ski resort’s most iconic (dare I say epic) terrain pod is one that’s permanently closed. But there’s only one Kirkwood. A vintage 1970s Kirkwood trail map that shows the Cirque being open to the public. The Cirque is a series of cliffs, chutes, and other gnarly terrain features that used to be open to the public. However, an avalanche likely led to its permanent closure to the public. In the latest v…Kirkwood · Kirkwood Read Article

The Market at Markleeville in Alpine County returns starting Saturday

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The Market at Markleeville returns starting this Saturday, with local art, food, music, nonprofit booths, and street closures.Markleeville · Markleeville Read Article

Yosemite National Park's Most Unique Amphibian

Yosemite Toads (Anaxyrus canorus), first discovered in Yosemite National Park, can only be found in the Sierra Nevada from Alpine County, California to Fresno County, California. They were listed as threatened in 2014, with the species estimated to occur at only 50 percent of historically occupied sites throughout their range. The toads live in high elevations between 6,500 and 11,000 feet, using small pools for breeding while spending most of t…Alpine County · Alpine County Read Article

Ebbetts Pass Reopens for the Season—Let the Sierra Summer Begin!

Sierra REC Magazine Ebbetts Pass Reopens for the Season—Let the Sierra Summer Begin! By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec MagazineThe gates are open—Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) is officially open for the season, and we couldn’t be more excited. For those of us who wait all year for this stretch of rugged alpine beauty to thaw and welcome us back, this announcement feels like a personal invitation to rediscover some of the Sierra’s most magical terrain.Ebb…Markleeville · Markleeville Read Article

eAdventures – Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® – eBikes Int'l

Nestled between Lake Tahoe to the north and Yosemite National Park to the south, Alpine County in the Sierra Nevada mountains boasts some of the best riding and trails in North America in the so-called California Alps. The 103-mile course sees participants tackle a massive 14,000+ feet of climbing all in one day. © Captivating Sports Photos One of the region’s crown jewels is Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® celebrating its 44th anniversMarkleeville · Markleeville Read Article

Fernie skiers finish strong at Jr. Freeride World Championships

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Ben Novecosky and Griffin Paterson skied a challenging course in Kirkwood, California, as they wrapped up the 24-25 seasonKirkwood · Kirkwood Read Article