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The
Tahoe Rim Trail exists because of the dreams and dedicated
efforts of thousands of volunteers who built and continue to
maintain the trail.
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is a volunteer organization
established in 1981 to plan, construct, and maintain the
Tahoe Rim Trail. This 165-mile, twenty-four inch,
single-track trail is open to hiking, equestrians, and
mountain biking (in most areas). The trail encompasses the
ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties,
and two states. The Tahoe Rim Trail overlaps with
approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National
Scenic Trail.
Become a 165 Mile Club Member
The greatest reward that you will receive
from becoming a 165 Miler is the simple fact that you did
it. You can do it on foot, on horse, and most of it on a
bike. You can do it all at once or in sections. The Tahoe
Rim Trail Association will give you a 165 mile patch, a
beautiful full color certificate of completion, put your
name in the 165 Mile Club Log Book, on the website, and in
the Trail Blazer. All of these will be reminders of one of
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Mt. Rose Highway to Spooner Lake
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Vital
information:
Open to bikes
on even days of the month only.
Our shuttle from Spooner Lake Day use area to the Tahoe Rim
Trail on the Mt. Rose Highway is available on even days only
leaving Spooner Lake at 10am
(through October). $15.00
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Mt. Rose
Highway to Spooner Lake via the Rim trail:
20.4 mi,
2062' of climbing
Starting
elevation: 8700"
First climb: 265' total climbing 2 miles
Tunnel Creek road: 613' total climbing 8.77 miles
Marlette Overlook: 1531' total climbing 12 miles
Spooner Lake: 2062' total climbing 20.4 miles
Finish elevation: 7080'
Mt. Rose to Spooner via the Flume Trail:
950 feet of
climbing. 20 miles
The
beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail
is at 8700' above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on the
Mt. Rose Highway above Incline Village.
It is
often quite cool in the morning at the shuttle drop off site
so bring a wind shell to start the ride. The first part of
the trail parallels the highway and then descends through
the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look
for Rim trail signs directing you onto then after a quarter
mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail. If you
stay on the Ophir creek trail you will end up at Davis Creek
park in Washoe Valley. It is a very rough, rocky trail and a
long way back to your car.
After a
300' climb out of the meadows (the biggest climb until you
reach the Tunnel Creek road) you begin to contour your way
to the Tunnel Creek road. There are many great vistas of
Lake Tahoe as well as Washoe Lake in Nevada. The contrast
between the Tahoe basin and the Great basin is startling.
There are many small climbs and descents along the route
toward the Tunnel Creek road in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State
Park. This section is moderately technical due to the many
solo rock steps. Lofting your front wheel over the steps is
a very useful skill to have in your quiver.
At about
nine miles you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road (8000').
Down this road to the right a half a mile brings you to the
North end of the Flume Trail. Continue straight ahead on the
rim trail and you are in for a big (800')switch backing
climb. Near the top of the climb consider taking the vista
trail to the Sand harbor overlook. Same view as on the Flume
trail but another thousand feet higher. It is truly on of
the best vistas of Tahoe.
Once at
the top the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak
campground to the Hobart Road. The Rim trail past this point
is closed to bikes so your only path back to Spooner is
along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake. A
short but for some reason tough climb leads out of the
Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake
(7000'). Mind the speed limits on this descent. If horse
contacts cyclist, guess who will win. Please smile and say
hi to all trail users.
Do your
part to make "no bike" signs a memory.
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Premium Mountain Bike Rentals
for Lake Tahoe's
Premier Mountain Bike Trail
For more information,
contact Flume Trail Bikes at
775-749-5349 or email
spoonerlake@pyramid.net
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Reno
Cycling
Bike rentals
Where to
find a bike in Reno and Lake Tahoe
Reno
Rentals
Want to take a look
around, but don't want to deal with the hassles of traffic?
Check out our guide to Reno and North Shore Lake Tahoe bike
rentals and you'll be on the road in no time.
Explore the beauty of the Truckee Meadows on
two wheels around Reno or up at Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the ride.
Black Rock Bicycles
7550 Hillview Drive
Reno, NV 89506
775-972-3336
More than 150 bikes available for rental at
Burning Man each year, in addition to other events. Single speed
cruisers and custom choppers are available.
$20/day, $75/week, or $5/hour.
Free bike drop-off and pick-up to
Reno-Sparks Casinos.
For more information, visit the website
www.blackrockbicycles.com.
Sundance Mountain Bike Rentals
345 N. Arlington
Reno, NV
775-786-0222
Cost $6 per hour or $24/day
Sierra Adventures
Corners of First and Arlington streets
Reno, NV
866-323-8928
Full suspension or road bike $19/hr. or
$39/day
Hard tail $11/hr. or $29/day
Basic/cruisers $11/hr. or $19/day
Tandems $19/hr. or $59 /day
Kids' bike or trailer $9/hr. or $15/day
Patch kit and bike
lock $5/day.
Bike
Trails
Jones Creek - White's Creek Loop
Trail: An intermediate nine-mile bike loop beginning at the
Galena Creek Park off of the Mount Rose Highway.
Mogul - Verdi Loop: An advanced nine-mile loop that
begins with a climb of nearly 1,500 feet in elevation. The trail
begins off Interstate 80 at the Mogul Exit.
Peavine Mountain: Hundreds of rocky trails for all skill
levels exist on Peavine Mountain. Some paths take bikers to the
top at 7,000 feet.
Truckee River Trail: Borders 14
miles of paved trails through downtown Reno-Sparks bordering the
Truckee River.
Virginia Range: A 9-mile trip through Reno on smooth
gravel and Jeep roads. The ride begins at 6,460 feet and at the
4-mile mark, riders encounter a brief and rocky descent.
Squaw Valley USA Trail: Two-lane paved trail that runs
relatively flat from Squaw Valley USA, alongside the Truckee
River and down the west shore of Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City.
Flume Trail: An expert trail beginning at Spooner Lake in
the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park on the east side of Lake Tahoe.
The ride begins at 7,000 feet and climbs to 8,157 feet. The
Flume Trail ends with a three-mile, 1,500-foot descent at the
finish, dropping bikers at Incline Village, Nev.
Northstar-at-Tahoe: Offers more than 100 miles of marked
trails, which are serviced by chairlifts equipped with racks to
take bikers and their bikes from the Village elevation of 6,330
feet to the mid-mountain elevation of 7,040 feet.
Squaw Valley USA: Rugged terrain for the more experienced
biker. Bikers can choose to take the tram or embark on the
2,000-foot climb up to the peak. Bike rentals are also
available.
RENO’S PREMIRE BIKE
EVENT
June 14-16 2007
http://www.tourdenez.com/?page_id=2
15th-annual Tour de
Nez presents two-day celebration of cycling June 14-16
Truckee
and Reno host beloved event to satisfy the 'Bike Geek' in
everyone
The 15th-annual Tour de
Nez, a true celebration of all things cycling, pedals into Reno
and Truckee June 15 and 16 for one of the most complete cycling
events to be found: A bevy of pro, amateur, and enthusiast
events highlight the joy, excitement, and beloved culture of
cycling.
Started 15 years ago to celebrate the
anniversary of Reno’s first coffee house, Deux Gros Nez—which
closed last year—the Tour de Nez has grown from a Masters
Twilight Criterium to a cycling extravaganza in Truckee and
Reno.
For a complete list of events - visit
www.tourdenez.com.
Revelers will enjoy live music, belly
dancing, bike demonstrations, mint juleps, bike decorating
contests, face painting, and a world full of bike madness and
mayhem. For more information, contact (775) 287-3599.
The much-anticipated races in downtown Reno
and Truckee will showcase, once again, some of the fastest
competition to be found as well as numerous other cycling and
cycling-related events for those of all ages and levels of
competition to enjoy.
Grab a front row seat as some of the nations
top professional cycling teams compete for a chance to take home
more than $30,000 in prize money in the pro cycling races and
earn points on the National Racing Calendar, and partake in the
numerous activities geared toward cycling diehards and newbies
alike.
Dubbed “the coolest cycling adventure in the
world,” the Tour de Nez not only brings to the area many of the
nation’s most accomplished bicycle racers—Reno local Alex
Candelario and his Team Jelly Belly teammates as well as members
of Kelly Benefits, Health Net, Toyota United included—it offers
two days of fun for the whole family in Reno and Truckee.
The Pro Series begins
with the Truckee Criterium on June 15 and is followed by the
famous Mighty Tour de Nez Downtown Reno Criterium on June 16;
among other festivities running in conjunction with the Reno
race will be the Clean Energy Expo.
Among the many community
events, the Tour will feature the Biggest Little Kid’s Race. The
famous Clunker Classic—this year celebrating its second 10th
anniversary—will also take place in both locations, encouraging
all alternative forms of two-wheel transportation to take to the
pavement and ride. Rounding off the celebration will be
messenger races, century rides, expos, clinics, and of course,
plenty of mint juleps at every corner!
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Reno’s
Whitewater Sports
TRUCKEE RIVER
 THE
TRUCKEE RIVER was named for the Washoe Indian Chief who
befriended and guided many early settlers through the area on
their journey to California. Choose from 4 different trips:
THE BOCA RUN - Our most popular run is a
half-day, Class III tour from Boca to Floriston. This tour
starts gently, then the rapids build to an exciting finish in
the Floriston Gorge. Just 25 minutes north of Lake Tahoe makes
this river easily accessible.
$68.00 Adults
$58.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old
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VERDI RUN - Just 20 minutes west of Reno, the Verdi run offers
of Class II white water excitement with such rapids as "Gorilla
Falls" and "Powerhouse." You pass by the site of the Great Train
Robbery on this river run. Its closeness to Reno makes it an
easy outing for those vacationing there. *Spring only.
$68.00
$58.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old
THE RENO RUN - A milder recreational half day
tour can be taken into and right through downtown Reno. We run
occasional diversion dams, which add excitement to this Class II
stretch of white water. *Spring only.
$48.00
The Half Day Adventures allow guests to plan
other activities in the area or make that special dinner
reservation. These adventures last 2-4 hours.
All departure times are subject to change. Please call for
up-to-date information and to explore the possibilities.
1-800-442-7238
KAYAK RENTAL
Reno Mountain Sports
155 E. Moana
Lane
Reno, NV 89502
775-825-2855
Kayaks Etc
2505 Sutro St
Reno, NV 89511
775 849 2714
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"In a kayak, you can ride
waves, navigate, and get there faster," and Fairchild said.
Since he got the hang of it, he hasn't wanted to stop. "Kayaking
is my passion."
Kayaks come in two classes, play boats,
which are more advanced in development and design, used to ride
whitewater, surf waves, and play in holes. The bigger kayaks are
designed for riding waterfalls or areas of high-volume water.
The longer length is for big water, like Class V areas.
Fairchild says kayaks should fit tight for
performance. Riders cram themselves in and rock the kayak with
their thighs to maneuver. Skill-building is as much an
investment as the gear, but once a kayaker has the gear and the
skills, he or she can paddle any river at anytime.
An inflatable kayak is
good for beginners. More like half-raft and half-kayak, they
rate between the school bus and the Ferrari. Fairchild compares
the inflatable kayak to an SUV. "They are hard to tip, but not
as fast, and harder to navigate."
Rollin' on
the river
The Truckee River’s
volume varies. The weekend of River Fest 2007, the river was at
about 650 CFS or cubic feet per second and estimated to rise to
about 700 CFS. Some rivers rate as much as 1,500 to 5,000 CFS,
such as the South Fork of the California River. Kayak season
begins around January or February and goes through June. Water
fluctuates, so hardcore kayakers just look for whatever is
running. Fairchild says he has kayaked in rain and snow. During
River Fest 2006, the Truckee was flowing at about 3,500 CFS, and
was much colder and higher.
Risks on
the river
Despite what people
think, a collision with river rocks is not the greatest hazard
to a kayaker. While it does happen, Fairchild says it’s not
common. Kayakers wear helmets and learn how to tuck their head
and face in a protected position. Someone hitting his or her
head on river rocks is pretty rare.
Strainers, like debris, logs floating in the
river or a jumble or rocks can act as a sieve and pin riders.
"It is really hard to get out of.” Fairchild says, but this is
not the greatest danger facing kayakers, either.
The number one risk seems to be the river
itself. The water temperature can cause hypothermia. Kayakers
use a wetsuit, but if they tip, their body temperature can drop,
and in some river situations, there is no easy way out. Boaters
may face a two-mile hike out of steep canyon walls. The body can
get cold and tight and hypothermia can happen easily.
A day in a kayak calls for the appropriate
gear. Thermals provide insulation, combined with a dry top
layer. Clothing is designed with rubber gaskets to help keep
water out. A funnel for the skirt seals out water, and a life
vest and helmet are essential.
Fairchild recommends warm, thermal wetsuits
and booties. He has seen his fair share of bloodied feet from
kayakers who think they can get in a boat with no shoes.
The combination of rocks on the bottom and
the current is another major river hazard. Rounded boulders on
the river bottom can be 2.5-feet to 3-feet in diameter, and
someone standing in the river can easily lodge his or her foot
between the rocks. "Foot entrapment between the rocks - your
foot gets stuck, and the current shoves you over," Fairchild
points out this risky situation.
When a kayaker hits
the water, the best way to swim downstream is with legs straight
out front with feet up and toes pointed out of the water. Float
until reaching the safety of an eddy or the bank. Get out of the
current, then stand safely.
'Safety
First' and second and third ...
Fairchild recommends
partnering with other riders when kayaking. Learning how to roll
upright and remove the skirt is essential. A boat can hold about
fifty-gallons of water, and getting trapped in the current with
a sinking boat worth about $1,000 is a rough place to be.
"People get themselves in trouble trying to
save their equipment. Having someone with you to rescue you is
important."
When kayaks roll over, people get scared
because their feet are trapped. Kayakers have to remember how to
get of the boat in a panic situation, when they are upside-down,
trapped underwater, hanging by their legs.
"Get forward, pull the skirt ripcord. People
become disoriented - surfers, scubas, we've got to concentrate.
We've got to be focused."
Float bags in the kayak are designed to keep
the boat afloat if it takes on water, plus, they take up space
with air, so less water can fill the boat.
Learning to kayak can be intimidating, but
good kayakers are always a little afraid of the water. Fairchild
confessed he had about 20 pool sessions before he ever hit the
river. At one point, before a kayaking trip, he laid awake in
bed, thinking of all the bad things that could happen to him.
And now, of Fairchild’s 12 years in a kayak, the last five have
been in Class V water.
No kayaker can successfully ride the river
without confidence, Fairchild says. “Be confident, but
conservative enough to ride the river safely.”
"It's not a bad thing
to be nervous. It's a dynamic sport, the water is moving - it's
something to be nervous about. It's definitely intimidating. A
good kayaker can balance nerves and confidence."
RENO TAHOE KAYAK
INSTRUCTION
Whitewater Raft Race and Music Festival June 23
Annual
Angel Kiss Foundation event in Wingfield Park
The Third Annual
Whitewater Raft and Music Festival will be held 9 p.m. to 6 p.m.
June 23 at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno.
Rafting registration will be at the
Arlington Avenue entrance of the park. Registration begins 9
a.m. at Wingfield Park. The shuttlebus to the starting line
begins running at 10 p.m., with multiple runs and race begins at
noon at Chrissy Caughlin Park.
Whitewater Race entry fees start at $30 for
the first person in a craft. Each additional person in the boat
is $15. The fee includes race entry, a goodie bag, an event
T-shirt, and trophies for the top three placers in each
category.
Inflatable kayaks and tube rentals are
available from Tahoe Whitewater Tours, (775)787-5000, call in
advance to reserve a raft.
Seven different caetgories are available
from the serious racer to the creative groups who want to dress
as pirates. Contestants can participate using river kayaks,
canoes, inflatable kayaks and inflatable rafts. Download
registration forms at
www.angelkissfoundation.org.
The music begins at 9 a.m. with DJ Todd
South, followed by Burning Peace at 11 a.m. The 88's play around
1:30 p.m. and Sol' Jibe takes the stage at 3:30 p.m.
Food vendors include Walden's Coffee House,
offering morning treats, sweets and coffees, but save room for
Vista Grille's barbeque and Great Basin Brewery brews.
Angel Kiss Foundation helps local families
with children with cancer, regardless of income, by providing
immediate assistance and support for expenses or needs related
to treatment. All proceeds from this event will stay in Northern
Nevada - providing financial assistance to families while they
focus on helping kids get well.
Contact Angel Kiss
Foundation at (775)323-7721.
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Reno’s Hot Spring Spa
Steamboat Villa Hot Springs Spa
Reno, NV (775) 853-6600
 Steamboat
Hot Springs Geyser Basin is located 11 miles south of Reno on
Highway 395. It is the oldest known site in the world of
continuous hot spring activity producing surface mineral
deposits.
Early Visitors to the area were impressed with the power of
the Steamboat area. David Palmer wrote in 1861, "The ground
trembles here and scalding water sullies forth from cracks in
the earth. Jets of steam engulf the land and the air is heavy
with the scent of brimstone and sulfur."
The most numerous geothermal features on the site are
fumeroles, or steam vents, which vary from very small
"peepholes" to large "whistlers" and "blowholes."
Steamboat Springs was recommended by Chief Winnemucca to the
"forty-niners" for rest and enjoyment of the resuscitating
effect of bathing in the hot waters.
It is generally conceded by old-timers that the name came
from Mark Twain who declared, "Behold a steamboat in the
desert."
The first spa was developed during the Virginia City mining
days. Dr. Edna Carver came to the area in 1909 and developed a
spa in the following years so the hot mineral water could be
used for therapeutic purposes.
Thousands of people visited Steamboat Springs and received
care under Dr. Carver. It was also a popular spot where prize
fighters came to train and benefit from the hot water and steam
therapy.
 The
building has been completely renovated, inside and out, in
recent years. Though the charm of the historic building has been
retained, you will find new, clean tile work in a well
maintained facility.
A history of the area titled: A Steamboat in the Desert,
written and compiled by Roger Weld is available for $10.00 at
the front desk (shipping and handling additional). Order your
copy today. Better yet, stop in and pick one up. "... I found it
to be delightful reading" says Stephen Drew, senior curator of
the California State Railroad Museum.
Water has been used for therapy since ancient times. We find
references to the use of mineral waters for healing by the
Egyptians, Arabians, Japanese, Native Americans, Greeks and the
cultures of ancient India, to name but a few.
The springs of Al Sheher, located at Philadelphia of the New
Testament, have been used since the third century B.C. In modern
times their waters have been bottled and sold for their
medicinal qualities.
Water therapy, or hydrotherapy, combines with light and
massage treatment, was used in ancient Greece at healing temples
from the time of Asclepius. Plato also recommended the use of
water treatment for various diseases.
 Steamboat
Springs is classed as "thermal waters" of volcanic origin which
maintain excessive heat and high mineral content. The
temperature of the water as it reaches the surface is between
200 and 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Numerous sulphate minerals derived from the weathering of
sulphides deposited from the hot water have been noted in
chemical analysis. Some of these minerals are extremely rare.
One type found here has been hitherto known only in Chile in
South America. Another is a borax mineral not known before in
the United States.
The therapeutic waters have remained the same since historic
times, but the site has been completely renovated. The water is
now available in clean, fresh and colorful single-use tub rooms.
Whether it is to soothe the sore muscles after athletic
activity, to soothe sore joints or injuries, or just to melt
away the stresses of our modern world, we invite you to enjoy
the Spa.
 The
tub is freshly filled for each use, so we can adjust the
temperature to your special needs or to your desire.
After each use, the tub is drained, disinfected and rinsed so
your are never using water used by others, nor are your
subjected to chemicals in the water.
Towels and fresh well water to drink are supplied. There is a
fresh water shower in each tub room.
The OUTDOOR TUB is open to all guests. This is a 5 person tub
in the back of the spa building. Surrounded by lawn and
overlooking Steamboat Creek, it is the perfect setting for
relaxation and combining a little sun with the mineral water
soak. At night a rotating color wheel adds colored light to the
water. The tub is flow-through, so fresh mineral water is
constantly flowing in, and no chemicals are added to the water.
Bathing suits are required for the outdoor tub.
The steam room is powered by Geothermal Mineral Water. This
is a public room, and for its use we request that you wear a
bathing suit and thongs or something similar to cover your feet.
Therapeutic Massage
Skillful massage has many benefits including a positive
impact on every system of the body. Muscles are relieved of
tension and spasm, blood and nutrient supplies are increased to
the muscles, and toxins and wastes are eliminated. There are
benefits to the skeletal system, respiratory system, digestive
system and nervous system. Many unhealthy conditions within the
body can be improved or corrected through massage.
We offer a number of different therapies so you can choose
the one right for your needs and wishes. All of our therapists
are certified and licensed and have the very highest of
professional qualifications.
Our therapists recommend soaking in the mineral bath for at
least 20 minutes before your massage. The mineral water also
helps the body release toxins and soothes your muscles. Massage
and mineral water together are doubly effective to promote
healing and good health.
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Swedish Massage |
$60 |
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Swedish Massage (Package of 5) |
$250 |
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Japanese Restoration |
$75 |
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Sports Massage and Deep Tissue |
$75 |
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Sports Massage and Deep Tissue (Package of 5) |
$300 |
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Aromatherapy |
$75 |
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Integrated Acupressure |
$75 |
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Craniosacral Massage |
$80 |
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Swedish-Plus (90 Minutes) |
$88 |
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Japanese Dual |
$100 |
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Swedish-Double (2 Hours) |
$110 |
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Swedish-Half (30 Minutes) |
$40 |
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Energy Healing Treatment (see below for more info) |
$60 |
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OTHER THERAPIES |
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Mud Body Mask |
$90 |
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Raindrop Therapy |
$75 |
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Set of Healing Stones |
$30 |
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Salt Glow |
$70 |
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Hot Stone Treatment |
$75 |
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Microdermabration |
$89 |
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Facial Light Treatment |
$110 |
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Rejuvinating Facial (30 Minutes) |
$45 |
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Anti-Aging Facial |
$80 |
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European Facial |
$65 |
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Glycolic Facial |
$70 |
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Add Light to Any Facial |
$40 |
PACKAGES
Combine
therapies for special prices. (Mud Mask may be
substituted for wrap.)
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DAY-AT-THE-SPA PACKAGES |
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Day-at-the-Spa (tub, massage, body wrap) |
$156 |
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Facial Spa Day (tub, European facial,
massage) |
$126 |
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Raindrop Spa Day (tub,massage, raindrop) |
$136 |
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Purification Spa Day (tub, salt glow, body
wrap) |
$160 |
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Ultilmate Spa Day (tub, salt glow, massage,
body wrap) |
$218 |
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BODY WRAP PACKAGES |
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Package of 4 |
$325 |
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Package of 6 |
$480 |
We ask that
you make your appointment 24 hours in advance. Your
massage appointment must be secured with a credit card.
We require a minimum of three business hour prior to the
appointment for cancellations. No show appointments will
be charged 50% of the price of the service. Appointments
for tubs will be held for just 15 minutes. In
consideration of those with appointments after yours, if
you arrive late your appointment will be shortened.
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Tahoe
Tandems offers the hang gliding and paragliding
enthusiast a wide range of opportunities. We specialize in
Sierra Tours, hang gliding and paragliding tandems,
instruction and expert advice on equipment to maximize your
fun and safety.
Tahoe Tandems is conveniently located just south of Reno NV
in Carson City NV amidst some of the best soaring in the
country. There is flying for every level of pilot skill in
one of the worlds most scenic areas.
DISCOVERY TANDEM FLIGHTS are for the one-time only and are
available for both hang and paragliding. It's a great
introduction to the sports as well as to the pilots in the
area. A perfect gift.
With no prior experience, you can soar the
skies with a professional USHGA certified tandem pilot. Our
experts are prepared to introduce you to this dazing
panoramic view of Lake Tahoe and make it a safe and
unforgettable experience.
For those who want to find out what paragliding or hang
gliding is all about but cannot commit to learning, we offer
tandem flights. The tandem flight consists of a short
briefing followed by a 20-45 minute (weather permitting)
flight. During the flight, the pilot will explain what
he/she is doing and allow you some hands-on control of the
hang glider or paraglider. A tandem flight is best for the
person seeking an exciting one-time experience, with minimum
commitment.
From the moment you launch from the mountain top until you
land far below, you will experience the exhilaration of free
flight. There is no activity in the world that provides such
a feeling of freedom and excitement. Once you have flown,
the sky will never look the same.
Actual time in the air depends on the conditions, but
typically a flight lasts around 20 minutes. Allow several
hours for your tandem flight, since flight time does not
include the drive up to launch, pre-flight briefing and
instructions, setup and safety checks, and the retrieval
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Horseback
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A city
famous for wild horses and rodeos, Reno offers a chance to
experience the Wild West with many horseback riding facilities and
ranches around the area.
From trails and tours to working ranches and
guest ranches, Northern Nevada offers miles of open terrain to
explore on horseback. Full moon rides, hayrides, lessons and
facilities for special occasions are some of the programs offered at
local stables.
A short drive to Lake Tahoe makes getting back
to nature easy with the variety of tours offered at stables around
the lake for hourly rides, breakfast rides, steak dinner evening
rides, fishing and pack trips and wagon and winter sleigh rides.
 Equest
Training Center
805 Washoe Dr.
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
775-849-0105 |
Franktown Meadows Inc
4200 Old US Highway 395 N.
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
775-849-1600 |
High Sierra Stables
10195 Mogul Rd.
Reno, NV 89523
775-972-1345 |
Longears Longwalk Ranch
3205 Indian Ln.
Reno, NV 89506
775 677-7046 |
Northstar Stables
Northstar at Tahoe
Truckee, CA 96161
530-562-2480 |
Sierra Meadows Stables
1725 W Huffaker Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
775-853-0191 |
Stallion Station Boarding
15385 Kivett Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
775-853-3033 |
Tyson's Canyon Ranch
Virginia City, NV 89440
775-847-7223 |
Zephyr Cove Stables
Hwy 40
Zephyr Cove, NV 89449
775-588-5664 |
Silver Circle Ranch
3400 W Holcomb Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
775-853-4608 |
Jen-Mar Acres
14755 Toll Rd.
Reno, NV 89511
775-851-2303 |
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Virginia City holds a special place
in the history of the West and America. The first truly industrial city
in the West began in the late 1850's. Gold was found at the head of
Six-Mile Canyon in 1859 by two miners named Pat McLaughlin and Peter
O'Reilly. A fellow miner, Henry Comstock, stumbled upon their find and
claimed it was on his property. The gullible McLaughlin and O'Reilly
believed him and assured Comstock a place in history when the giant lode
was named. Following the gold up the canyon an outcropping of gold in
quartz was found. Another miner, James Finney, nicknamed "Old Virginny"
from his birthplace, is reported to have named the town during a drunken
celebration. He dropped a bottle of whiskey on the ground and christened
the newly-founded tent-and-dugout town on the slopes of Mt. Davidson
"Old Virginny Town," in honor of himself.
The biggest problem in this grubstake paradise was the sticky blue-gray
mud that clung to picks and shovels. When the mud was assayed, it proved
to be silver ore worth over $2,000 a ton - in 1859 dollars! Gold mixed
with high quality silver ore was recovered in quantities large enough to
catch the eye of President Abe Lincoln. He needed the gold and silver to
keep the Union solvent during the Civil War. On October 31, 1864 Lincoln
made Nevada a state although it did not contain enough people to
constitutionally authorize statehood.
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The resulting boom turned Virginny
Town into Virginia City, the most important settlement between Denver
and San Francisco; and the grubby prospectors into instant millionaires
who built mansions, imported furniture and fashions from Europe and the
Orient, and financed the Civil War. With the gold and silver came the
building of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, which ran from Reno to
Carson City to Virginia City and later to Minden. The investments made
in mining on the Comstock in the 1860's, 1870's and 1880's fueled the
building of San Francisco. Wm. Ralston and Crocker, founders of the Bank
of California made their money in Virginia City. Names like Leland
Stanford, George Hearst, John Mackay, Wm. Flood and many others made
their fortunes in Comstock mining.
At the peak of its glory, Virginia City was a boisterous town with
something going on 24 hours a day both above and below ground for its
nearly 30,000 residents. There were visiting celebrities, Shakespeare
plays, opium dens, newspapers, competing fire companies, fraternal
organizations, at least five police precincts, a thriving red-light
district, and the first Miner's Union in the U.S. The International
Hotel was six stories high and boasted the West's first elevator, called
a "rising room.
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Today, many mansions such as
the Castle, the Mackay and the Savage stand as monuments to the
opulence of life on the Comstock. The Virginia & Truckee
Railroad runs again from Virginia City to Gold Hill. The largest
federally designated Historical District in America is
maintained in its original condition. "C" Street, the main
business street, is lined with 1860's and 1870's buildings
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Babysitting
Services |
Dial-A-Sitter
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 359-8051
phone |
map |
Nanny Services of Nevada
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 334-4725
phone |
map |
Nanny Services of Nevada
111 Washington Street, Reno, NV 89503
(775) 334-4725
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Campgrounds and RV
Parks |
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Click here for a complete list of
Campgrounds and RV Parks |
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Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce Community Events Calendar for 2007 |
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JUNE
June 8, 2007
Hope Jam 2007
Nevada Cancer Institute
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
RSVP: (702) 821-0044
www.nevadacancerinstitute.org
June 14 - August 23, 2007
Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market
Sparks Victorian Square
(775) 353-2291
www.ci.sparks.nv.us
June 15-23, 2007
RENO RODEO
Reno Livestock Events Center
Tickets: 800-225-2277
www.RenoRodeo.com
JULY
July 1 -31, 2007
Artown
This celebration of arts includes music, dance, theater, opera,
children's workshops, movies in the park, cowboy poetry, historical
walks, visual arts and more.
775-322-1538
www.renoisartown.com
July 12 -Aug. 19, 2007
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
For its 35th annual season, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival brings
together two of the Bard's best known works as well as light-hearted,
original comedy that's sure to provide sidesplitting entertainment seven
nights per week.
800-747-4697
www.LakeTahoeshakespeare.com
July 30-Aug. 5, 2007
RenoWTahoe Open
"official PGA TOUR event"
at Montreux Golf and Country Club
775-322-3900
www.RenoTahoeOpen.com
AUGUST
August 3-12, 2007
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
775-356-1956
www.hotaugustnights.net
August 7, 2007
Western Week at Truckee - Cowboy Poetry, Comedy & Music
McIver Memorial Arena
10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee CA
Info: (530) 587-5555
www.truckeerodeo.com
August 11 & 12, 2007
Western Week at Truckee - Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo
McIver Memorial Arena
10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee CA
Info: (530) 587-5555
www.truckeerodeo.com
August 17-19, 2007
BIG Reno Show
Winchester Arms Collectors
1 & 1/2 Acres of Exhibits
Grand Sierra Resort Casino
800-648-5080
www.bigrenoshow.com
August 29 -September 3, 2007
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
Victorian Square
800-843-2427 or (775) 356-3300
SEPTEMBER
"National Disabilities Awareness Month"
UNR Disability Resource Center
775-784-6000
www.unr.edu/stsv/slservices/drc
September 8 - 10, 2007
Great Reno Balloon Races
(775) 826-1181
www.renoballoon.com
September 12 -16, 2007
National Championship Air Races
(775) 972-6663
www.airrace.org
Sept. 22, 2007
5th Annual Tahoe Century Ride
proceeds benefit North Tahoe
Middle & High School Music Programs
starts/ends in Squaw Valley
775-831-3663
janet@tahoesierracentury.com
September 19-23, 2007
Street Vibrations
Harley-Davidson of Northern California
details: 800-200-4557
www.road-shows.com
September 29 & 30, 2007
87th Annual Genoa Candy Dance
details: 775-782-8696
www.candydanceartsandcraftsfaire.org
OCTOBER
" NEVADA MINING MONTH "
Nevada Mining Association
775-829-2121
www.nevadamining.org
Oct. 5, 2007
" ACCENTUATE the POSITIVE "
Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
John Ascuaga's Nugget
775-323-1518
www.quality-of-life.org
Oct. 6, 2007
" BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE "
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada
775-352-3202
www.bbbsnn.org
"little moments BIG MAGIC"
Oct 6 - 7, 2007.
Great Italian Festival
Eldorado Hotel Casino downtown Reno
details: 800-879-8879
www.eldoradoreno.com
Oct 25-28, 2007.
Nevada Days Celebration
details: 800-683-2948
www.visitcarsoncity.com
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Welcome rodeo fans to the "Wildest,
Richest Rodeo in the West!" June 17-26,2010 |
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The "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West," the Reno Rodeo
is a 10-day event. The Reno Rodeo is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Association) sanctioned sporting event. Reno Rodeo is a non-profit
organization made up over 350 volunteers. Over 140,000 fans will be in
attendance for the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo. The event impacts the
Reno/Sparks area economy with $42 million going to hotels, casinos,
restaurants and retail. The Reno Rodeo has been nationally televised on
CBS Sports, Fox Sports Net, Versus, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Classic. |
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