Fun Facts

•  Why the initials "RB"?

My father made a request when he married my mother to ensure all our children shared the same initials, "RLB".  Our two boys, my three brothers, my sister, my nephew, and our dog Remi, all fulfilled my father's wishes of carrying on our legacy initials RLB.

 

•  Why is Incline Village called "Incline" Village?

It was named after the Great Incline Tramway, a logging railroad built in 1878 that transported timber from Lake Tahoe to the mines of the Comstock Lode. 

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•  What famous Nevada tax advantage has attracted many wealthy residents to Incline Village?

Nevada has no state income tax. This has attracted numerous business leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. 

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•  What is the elevation of Incline Village at lake level?

Approximately 6,225 feet above sea level. 

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•  What ski resort is owned by the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID)?

Diamond Peak Ski Resort. 

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•  Which famous television ranch was located in Incline Village?

The Ponderosa Ranch from the TV show Bonanza. 

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•  What Native American tribe originally inhabited the Tahoe Basin?

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. 

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•  How deep is Lake Tahoe?

1,645 feet, making it the second-deepest lake in the United States. 

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•  What annual winter celebration honors the Norse God of Snow?

Ullr Fest. 

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•  What famous Shakespeare event takes place just south of Incline Village?

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. 

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•  True or False: Incline Village is the only master-planned community in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

True. 

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Bonus "Local" Questions

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•  What do some locals jokingly call Incline Village?

"Income Village" because of the concentration of affluent residents. 

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•  Which famous Beach Boys member has lived in Incline Village for more than 40 years?

Mike Love. 

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•  Approximately how many miles of shoreline does Lake Tahoe have?

About 75 miles. 

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•  What does the word "Tahoe" mean in the Washoe language?

"Big Water." 

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•  What local government district manages the community beaches, recreation facilities, golf courses, and Diamond Peak?

Incline Village General Improvement District.

 

Super-Tough Local Question

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•  What major 19th-century mining boom indirectly led to the creation of Incline Village?

The Comstock Lode. Tahoe timber was harvested and transported via the Great Incline Tramway to support the mines. 

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•  A fun local joke: "How do you become a millionaire in Incline Village?"

Start as a billionaire and buy a lakefront home.