LTS was invited to participate in Tahoe Fund's first-ever Backcountry Safety Week. Our role during this week was to produce a short video regarding backcountry safety geared toward over-snow vehicle users (OSV) and how it is different from other user groups. We gladly took the challenge and was able to produce this six-minute video. LTS […]
Sierra Avalanche Center takes on the giant task of providing us with an avalanche forecast. A big part of the daily avalanche forecast is done through observations. An observation can be done by anyone willing to take the time to do so. It is very simple to do and does not require a great deal […]
LTS made a $1000 donation to Sierra Avalanche Center. The board felt this decision was necessary and it couldn't have come at a better time. SAC needs every donation they can get at this time. Please consider donating to S.A.C. if you can. Links to the donation page and sponsorship page are provided below. Donation […]
Lets welcome our newest Club sponsor. Truckee Laundry is the most update and nicest laundry mat in the Truckee area They are not only a laundry mat but also have various other services including washing and waterproofing your favorite snow gear. Check out there webpage and facility in Truckee. www.truckeelaundry.com
November 11, 2020 The most important gear... When you talk to avalanche safety experts, such as Duncan Lee who teaches avalanche safety classes for the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC), you will quickly learn that you need to "Get the Gear" before you go. Before you go, make sure you have a current avalanche transceiver (beacon), […]
The Truckee Optimist club is a local non-profit that fundraises in order to support local youth sports and scholarship local youth who go to vocational or trade school after high-school. Many of their members are snowmobilers but not yet members of the Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers. This Saturday, November 7, 2020, the Truckee Optimist club will […]
Have been paying attention to social media snowmobile communities in the last several weeks? Then there is a good chance you have heard about the Avalanche Alliance, AIARE Scholarship fund, or the Live Large Universe. Industry giants have teamed up to push Motorized Avalanche education to new heights and they've called on the Lake Tahoe […]
The LTS board is excited to announce that the membership dues have been reduced by 50%. This was a decision made by the board based on first-year operating costs, the total revenue raised last year and we hope to draw more members at the lower fee. Membership dues are now: $25 individual $40 Family $10 […]
The LTS Board of Directors is seeking individuals that are deeply committed to the mission of the Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers, are active in the club, and would like to serve in a leadership capacity that matches their talents. Board Member: Treasurer The LTS Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill the seat of Treasurer. […]
LTS applied for three grants last season. We received money from two of the three grants. Listed below with links to the programs. Truckee Tahoe Airport Sponsorship Program : Through this program LTS received $750 to put towards an avalanche safety program. Truckee Rotary Community Foundation: Through their grant program LTS retrieved $1000 to put […]
