High Mountain Living

Crafting Community: Inside the Truckee Roundhouse with Karyn Stanley

Summary In this engaging interview, Karen Stanley, the executive director of the Truckee Roundhouse, shares her journey from the mountains of California to leading a vibrant community makerspace. Discover how her diverse background in conservation, fundraising, and outdoor recreation has shaped her vision for fostering creativity, community engagement, and educational opportunities through the Truckee Maker Space. keywords: Truckee Maker Space, community makerspace, youth education, trades, creativity, Tahoe, community development, maker movement, nonprofit leadership key topics * Truckee Maker Space expansion and future plans * Community engagement and education programs * Bridging gaps in local youth and adult trades education Sound Bites * "I grew up coming up to Tahoe" * "I wanted to work on the mountain" * "The 10 year anniversary gift is LEDs" Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 00:51Journey to Truckee Tahoe 05:46Career Path and Makerspace Involvement 09:31Education and Community Engagement 14:36Future Aspirations for the Community 21:46Personal Interests and Outdoor Activities 26:42Closing Thoughts and Community Connection

Chasing Nirvana in Truckee: Priya Hutner’s Story of Spirit & Creativity

In this engaging conversation, Priya Hutner shares her journey from a spiritual community to becoming a local author and private chef in Truckee. She discusses her upcoming memoir, 'Chasing Nirvana', the importance of community support, and her role in founding the Tahoe Literary Festival. Priya emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the literary arts, while also expressing her aspirations for the Truckee community's future. Keywords: Priya Hutner, Tahoe Literary Festival, memoir, spiritual community, Truckee, writing, cooking, community support, literary arts, personal journey Takeaways: Priya Hutner is a local author and private chef. She moved to Truckee after a breakup and fell in love with the area. Priya has a background in a spiritual community and as a food editor. Her memoir, 'Chasing Nirvana', explores her spiritual journey. The Tahoe Literary Festival celebrates literary arts and community. Priya aims to support emerging authors through the festival. The Truckee Literary Crawl brings together local authors and readers. Community support has been vital for Priya's writing journey. Priya encourages others to share their stories and write books. She envisions a more sustainable and supportive community in Truckee. Sound Bites: "I feel very lucky to live here." "I want to write a book." "Everything's a story." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Priya Hutner 00:59 Journey to Tahoe: A New Beginning 03:37 Life in the Ashram: Spirituality and Community 07:51 The Birth of a Memoir: Chasing Nirvana 11:56 Building Community: The Tahoe Literary Festival 17:09 Future Aspirations: Growth and Sustainability 29:38 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Inside PT Revolution: Building Stronger Mountain Athletes with Jason Collin

The conversation with Jason Collin, the Director of Awesomeness at PT Revolution, covers his journey to thriving in Tahoe, the mission of PT Revolution, his passion for physical therapy and leadership, community engagement, and his vision for the future of the community. Jason's commitment to physical therapy, leadership, and community involvement shines through in his insights and experiences. Takeaways * Director of Awesomeness * Physical Therapy and Performance Training * Leadership and Community Involvement Chapters * 00:00 Favorite Forms of Play and Community Vision

Special Treat! Who are Kari & Mace of the High Mountain Living Podcast?

Summary * In this episode of the High Mountain Living podcast, hosts Kari Chalstrom and Mace Cook introduce themselves and share their personal journeys to Truckee, California. They discuss their motivations for moving to the area, emphasizing the importance of outdoor living and community engagement. Mace reflects on his upbringing in Truckee, his passion for outdoor activities, and his journey into real estate, while Kari shares her transition from city life to embracing the mountain lifestyle with her family. The conversation highlights their shared values of community support and lifelong learning, setting the stage for future episodes where they will interview guests from the area. * The hosts delve into their experiences in the local community, touching on their hobbies, volunteer work, and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. They emphasize the significance of location in real estate, advocating for a lifestyle that aligns with one's passions and community involvement. The episode serves as a warm introduction to the hosts and their vision for the podcast, inviting listeners to connect with them and explore the vibrant life in Truckee and Tahoe. Keywords Truckee, Tahoe, real estate, outdoor living, community engagement, podcast, lifestyle, interviews, personal journeys, High Mountain Living Takeaways * "We ask people that question: who you are and why are you here?" * "Experience is equivalent to education, but both have their value." * "It takes a lot of grit to live here year-round." * "We want to learn about people and how they give back to the community." * "You move up here for the lifestyle, not just the snow." Sound Bites * "Who you are and why are you here?" * "Experience is equivalent to education." * "You move up here for the lifestyle, not just the snow." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to High Mountain Living 01:48 Mace's Journey to Truckee 15:51 Carrie's Transition to Truckee 33:08 Community Involvement and Closing Thoughts

Shaping Place: Doug Appleton on Guest House Lake Tahoe and Community Stewardship

We're sitting down with Doug Appleton, a corporate lawyer who shares his journey to Tahoe and discusses the development of The Guest House here in Truckee. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement and responsible growth in the region. Takeaways * Community Involvement * Transition to Mountain Living Chapters * 00:00 Community Involvement and Transition to Mountain Living