Markleeville

"It looked like he was trying to turn away from the people," said Todd Branscombe, 45, an equipment maintenance supervisor from Markleeville, Calif., who was sitting in the first row of box seats reserved for VIPs.

Death Toll Raised to Nine in Reno Air Crash Jim Carlton 2011

Terry Hundemer This 40-acre property in Markleeville, Calif., includes a three-bedroom main house, as well as a two-bedroom caretaker's house and a barn that is now used for storage.

Alpine Cabin in the Sierra Sarah Tilton 2011

This 40-acre property in Markleeville, Calif., includes a three-bedroom main house, as well as a two-bedroom caretaker's house and a barn that is now used for storage.

Alpine Log Cabin in the Sierra Nevada 2011

Then came back by Markleeville and Kirkwood, and Jackson (where we ate).

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Maybe when it stops, but then we'll have to call for someone from Markleeville who will come by snowmobile.

The Master Builders Fenton, James 2000

Larry from the Amoco station in Markleeville was pushing sixty, but was still athletic enough for the long ride on a snowmobile.

The Master Builders Fenton, James 2000

Still another volcanic complex with many eruptive vents is that situated in the western part of Alpine County, near Markleeville, which culminates in Highland Peak and Raymond Peak, the former almost reaching 11,000 feet.

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter George Wharton James 1890

Passing through Antelope Valley they reached Markleeville in deep snow, passed Graver's Springs, entered Faith and Hope Valleys, and here it was Frémont gained his view of Lake Tahoe.

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter George Wharton James 1890

Valley and from Markleeville northward toward Sierra Valley.

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter George Wharton James 1890

"It looked like he was trying to turn away from the people," said Todd Branscombe, 45, an equipment maintenance supervisor from Markleeville, Calif., who was sitting in the first row of box seats reserved for VIPs.

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