by elementsmtnco | Apr 25, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
From A Late Start, To Average…ish, To A “Gale Force Blizzard”, This Winter Was Interesting! DISCLAIMER: Elements Mountain Company has been clearing Tahoe Donner for 45 years and we are making observations based on years served. This past winter had...
by elementsmtnco | Apr 17, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
It’s that time of year when our local bear population is beginning to wake back up and they are hungry! Bears excel at acting in what they perceive are their best interests: finding food, finding shelter, finding mates, raising their cubs, and coexisting with...
by elementsmtnco | Apr 15, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
Zone 2 We Reduce Potential Fuel Within 100 Feet In Zone 2, the thirty to one hundred feet surrounding your home, the goal is to reduce the energy and speed of wildfire. You must remove dead plant materials and tree branches, thin and separate trees and shrubs, limb up...
by elementsmtnco | Mar 26, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
The 23/24 winter season has been one for the books. Literally. So grab your sleds and make sure you are getting your fill of slide time down the mountain your favorite resort closes for the season! These dates are tentative so be sure to check resort websites for the...
by elementsmtnco | Mar 21, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
Get your summer projects scheduled early! Summers in Truckee create a small window for contractors to perform important mountain home maintenance work like driveway sealing and repair, defensible space, exterior paint and stain, deck renovations, general construction,...
by elementsmtnco | Mar 20, 2024 | Elements Mountain Journal
Zone 1 You Want To Keep Lean, Clean, & Green For 30 Feet Regularly clear dead or dry vegetation and create space between trees. During dry seasons, and especially in times of drought when watering is limited, pay special attention to clearing dead or dying...