Last Thanksgiving I took (roughly) the same photo of Squaw Valley so it was interesting to compare the two images. Last years photo (click here to view) shows that there was clearly less snow and the weather was very much overcast.

This year Squaw Valley is already entertaining the die-hard skies who are out there on the few slopes that are open. Let’s hope this is a good sign and that it will be an exceptionally great ski season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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The tree line beside the ice-covered Truckee River on HW89. I like how the trees are covered with the recent snow fall, the graduating tree tops (from left to right) and how the sun is illuminating some of the tree tops with a golden glow.

Just a little further from this spot there were two beavers sitting in a hole in the ice together. It was great to see them but unfortunately I did not have enough time to get a good photo before they disappeared through the ice down in to the cold Truckee River.  

However, on the way back just as the sun was setting I captured the following scene from the Tahoe City shoreline. The sky was ignited by vibrant colors signalling the end to another great day in Tahoe.

I like the mood of this photo and especially the sky’s reflection along the rugged icy edge of the lake. It was a magical sunset. There are a couple more photos of the sunset posted on the Tahoe Photos Gallery, click the link below.

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What a difference a couple of days can make.

Only Tuesday I posted a typical autumn scene with the yellow and orange colors and fallen leaves on the Commons Beach sidewalk in Tahoe City, not a stone’s throw from where this photo was taken first thing this morning.

As regards this photo, I like the overall mood and how the dark tree bark is in total contrast with the freshly snow-covered, white branches. And, in the distance you can see a storm over South Tahoe City.

Gradually the weather is getting colder and although this particular snow fall will not stay too long, we are expecting the frequency and amount of snow to increase as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and in to early December.

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Early morning in Tahoe City, the path beside Commons Beach makes a most relaxing and pleasant walk to clear the mind and prepare for the day, or get yourself ready for a little workout at the A Sante gym!

I continue to enjoy the colors that we have in Tahoe at this time of year. However, I have been traveling recently and missed some of the gradual changes but there is still enough around to get pleasure from as this photo confirms.

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Congratulations to Phil from Broxbourne, England who won the October 2009 prize draw. Phil selected the Eagle Lake photo from September, 2005 featured on the Tahoe Gallery hosted by SmugMug!. Check it out by clicking on the hot-link.

Each month in 2009, Tahoe Photos is giving away a Tahoe Photos Reprint — an order value worth $50. For your chance to win, you must be a registered email subscriber. Please spread the word as the more email subscribers, the better prize we could offer!!

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Marlette Flume Trail

As I have said many times Autumn is probably my favorite season in Tahoe. The change of colors, with the golden yellow and oranges ‘popping’ against the traditional green creates some awesome scenery.

This photo was taken on the Marlette Flume Trail, approaching from the Tunnel Creek Road end in Incline Village, this trail is also very popular for mountain bikers, so be warned! However, this time of year is just such an incredible time to do a hike, especially to see the colors of the Aspen.

I just love how this photo came out with the sunlight shining through the arch covered ceiling created by the Aspen and the fallen leaves randomly covering the path. Autumn is truly a great time for getting out and doing a hike or two before the snow arrives. 

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Chimney Beach Trail

The morning after our first snow.

A pleasant hike of about 4-miles along Chimney Beach Trail, on the East shore, takes you also around Secret Harbor and a number of smaller idylic alcove beaches.

This view is looking across the lake to the West shore where the fresh snow is covering the mountains.

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First Snow!

The evening of Saturday, Oct 3rd, our first snow. Awesome!

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Congratulations to Pam from Reno, NV who won the September 2009 prize draw. Pam selected the Tahoe Sunrise, West Shore Best Shore photo from April, 2004 featured on the Tahoe Gallery hosted by SmugMug!. Check it out by clicking on the hot-link.

Each month in 2009, Tahoe Photos is giving away a Tahoe Photos Reprint — an order value worth $50. For your chance to win, you must be a registered email subscriber. Please spread the word as the more email subscribers, the better prize we could offer!!

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Echo Lake

Echo Lake just off HW50, a magical place, when you see it for the first time you wonder if someone is trying to keep the location a Tahoe secret.

However, when you walk the Tahoe Rim Trail along side Echo Lake you will be surprised by how many houses there are with boat launches and piers, very idyllic for the property owners.

Upper Echo Lake

Hiking about 3-miles along the Tahoe Rim Trail, from the base of Echo Lake, you will enjoy scenery like this. The view captured is looking back across Upper Echo Lake to Echo Lake in the distance.

Unfortunately, you may notice that my camera lens needs cleaning. I hesitated in posting these photos but I think you can still appreciate the beauty of the location and scenery even with a little dust on the camera lens, my apologies!

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