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refreshing mornings.
Gaialicious,
987 Tallac Ave.,
South Lake Tahoe,
CA, 530-542-4244
9 Sheepskin Mule
Slipper
There are few things
better than coming
home from a day on
the slopes, pulling off
those ski boots and
slipping your tired
feet into a cushy pair
of slippers. At that
moment, sheepskin
is almost a necessity.
High Chaparral
carries a variety of
footwear with the
comfy material.
High Chaparral,
1001 Heavenly
Village Way, South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-541-6922
10 Manduka
Yoga Mat
Yoga is a great way
to stretch out and heal
those sore muscles
that seem to
accumulate up
on the slopes.
Lake Tahoe
has many great
studios with
many great
classes and
private sessions.
Manduka offers
the finest ecofriendly mats.
The companys
PROlite is light and
portable, perfect to
take anywhere.
Lake Tahoe Yoga,
100 McFaul Way,
Zephyr Cove, NV
775-588-8607
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R E C R E A T I O N
G U I D E
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BY DYLAN SILVER
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3 Tahoe Moonshine
Jagged Peaks Gin
Tahoe Moonshine
is Lake Tahoes only
local craft distiller.
Owner Jeff VanHee
uses organic and
often locally sourced
ingredients in his
spirits. With hints of
cardamom, coriander
and ginger, Jagged
Peaks Gin will keep
you warm all winter.
Need something else?
Tahoe Moonshine
has new flavors
like Danger Dog
Cinnamon Whiskey
and Hot Stinking
Garlic Vodka, perfect
for bloody marys.
Incline Spirits, 120
Country Club Drive
#25, Incline Village,
NV, 775-831-9292
4 Volcom L Goretex
Jacket
A lot has changed
in snowboard style.
Where things used
to be baggy and
colorfully patterned,
theyre now slimmed
down and have
solid tones. With the
L line, Volcom has
refined the look into
sophisticated and
solid jackets. And, if
you know anything
about outerwear,
you probably know
Goretex is top of the
line. Will it handle
anything you throw at
it? Yes.
Totally Board Inc,
12111 Chandelle
Way, Truckee, CA,
530-587-6363
5 Nambe Bulbo Kettle
If you truly appreciate
your hot morning
beverage or your late
night cup of tea, then
Nambes sleek kettle
line makes sense to
you. Its a respect
thing. When coffee is
sacred, you cant just
pour any old water
out of any old boiler
into any old grinds.
There is a special
process that surrounds
drinks like these, and
Nambe gets that.
The Potlatch, 930
Tahoe Blvd. #401,
Incline Village, NV,
775-833-2485
2 Jones Higher
30L pack
Enough space to hold
all your gadgets and
your avalanche gear,
the new line of Jones
packs is efficiently
designed, lightweight
and burly enough for
the worlds craziest
snowboarders.
Jones packs are
also available in
18-liter, 24-liter and
30-liter avalanche
airbag models.
Jeremy Joness final
film Deeper in his
snowboarding trilogy
is now also available.
Willards Sport Shop,
170 North Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA,
530-583-3356
s
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SHO
UT
RE
SO
6 Patagonia Activist
Fleece Waterproof
To tromp through the
slush and mud of
the Sierras biggest
storms, youll need a
shoe thats waterproof
and high enough
to keep the wetness
from slipping over the
cuff. Not only rugged
and snow-worthy, the
Activist is comfy and
stylish enough for a
nice evening out with
the missus.
Patagonia,
1001 Heavenly
Village Way #16,
South Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-542-3385
7 Lib Tech
FunDamnMental
C3 BTX
Styled with legendary
snowboarder
Jamie Lynns own
artwork, Lib Techs
FunDamnMental series
isnt just pretty to look
at. These collectorworthy boards also
rip. Each one comes
with the latest in the
companys innovations
like MagneTraction,
C3 camber rocker,
and basalt-fiberglass
construction. If you
ride it hard, this
board might last
longer than you do.
Shoreline Tahoe,
259 Kingsbury
Grade, Stateline, NV,
775-588-8777
8 Giro Compass
Goggle
With a slightly smaller
fit than the Onset, the
new Compass is a
great option for those
looking for a slightly
more compact design.
Incredibly functional,
the Compass features
a Carl Zeiss spherical
dual lens with several
different tint options,
triple-layer foam and
a helmet compatible
shape.
Heavenly Sports,
1001 Heavenly
Village Way #18,
South Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-542-2859
9 Pedego Trail Tracker
Still want to ride in
the winter? Grab a
fat bike. Pedegos
line even has electric
motors that will add
a little extra kick to
your bike commute,
especially in extra
heavy snow. The
charge lasts for up
to 30 miles and the
extra wide tires will
have you floating over
soupy terrain.
Pedego Lake Tahoe,
4087 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., South Lake
Tahoe, CA,
530-544-4087
10 Beats Urbeats
Music and snow
sports go together like
sunshine and Lake
Tahoe. Theyre not the
cheapest headphones
on the market, but
Beats has gained a
reputation for high
quality sound and
lasting durability. The
lowprofile design
fits under a helmet
and goggles and will
still be comfortable
after a day of
skiing and riding.
Radioshack,
1018 Al Tahoe Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-541-4997
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Your Favorite Toy, Book & Game Stores. Fun for All Ages!
530.581.GAME
Boatworks Mall
Downtown Tahoe City
530.581.4263
Squaw Valley
In the Village
530.584.6133
Tahoe City
passport photos
holiday/greeting cards
digital prints frames
photo books albums
Gifts Completed in a Day
Place your images on anything!
t-shirts flags travel mugs
coasters aprons magnets
calendars unique letter art
glass & aluminum art
530.583.5050
barifotphoto.com
351 north lake blvd
tahoe city, ca
Inspiring connections
at tahoe
granlibakken.com
877.552.0185
westlakeproperties.com | 1.800.870.8201
westlakeproperties.com | 1.800.870.8201
Gatekeepers Museum
Winter Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.
530.583.1762
130 West Lake Blvd.,
Tahoe City, CA
at Fanny Bridge
northtahoemuseums.org
Ursus Among Us
Black Bear Exhibit
Now Open!
Blue Star
Museums
close to all
winter resorts & activities
...and plenty of FREE parking!
530.583.3348
visitTAHOECITY.COM
Office Supplies
NEW! Online Ordering at
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Copies, Copies, Copies ...
Greeting Cards
Gift Wrap & Bags
Fed Ex Shipping
Preventive Care
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Ultrasound
Digital Dental Xray
Digital Xrays
End of Life Services
Lab and Pharmacy
p/530 583.6511
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NEW! info@thestoretc.com
RESORTS
From Kirkwood to Mt. Rose, resorts at Tahoe-Truckee
offer breathtaking views of the Jewel of the Sierra.
Whether youre a beginner or a skilled skier, there are
trails for every skill level. Take a look at our downhill
resort guide to figure out your next experience.
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L A K E TA H O E
MAX DEPTH:
1,645 ft. || 22
MILES LONG
x 12
FA S T
S
FA C T
MILES WIDE
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DOWNHILL
SKI RESORTS
alpine meadows
2600 Alpine
Meadows Rd. (off
Hwy 89) CA
530-581-8244,
skialpine.com
boreal
granlibakken
diamond peak
homewood
heavenly
squaw valley
tahoe donner
camp richardson
hope valley
royal gorge
11603 Snowpeak
Way, Truckee, CA
530-587-9444,
skitahoedonner.com
cross country
outdoors
ski center
Picketts Junction
at Hwy 88 & 89,
Hope Valley, CA
530-694-2266,
kirkwood
sugar bowl
1501 Kirkwood
Meadows Dr.
(off Hwy 88),
Kirkwood, CA
530-581-8244,
kirkwood.com
mt . rose
22222 Mount Rose
Hwy, Reno, NV,
775-849-0704,
mtrose.com
northstar
5001 Northstar
Drive (off Hwy 267)
Truckee, CA
530-562-2267,
northstarcalifornia.com
soda springs
10244 Soda
Springs Road, Soda
Springs, CA
530-426-3901,
sodasprings.com
sierra - at - tahoe
CROSS
COUNTRY SKI
AREAS
1900 Jameson
Beach Road
(off SR 89), CA
530-541-1801,
camprichardson.com
hopevalleyoutdoors.com
kirkwood nordic
Tahoma, CA
530-525-9528,
parks.ca.gov
state park
donner memorial
center
state park
training center
Hwy 80 - 3 miles
west of Truckee, CA
1501 Kirkwood
Meadows Drive
(off Hwy 88),
Kirkwood, CA,
209-258-7248,
kirkwood.com
19749 Boreal
Ridge Road
Soda Springs, CA
530-426-3313
heavenly s
mountain
adventure park
bijou cross
country
Hwy 50 and Al
Tahoe Blvd., South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
530-542-6056
Top of Heavenly
Gondola, South
Lake Tahoe, CA,
775-586-7000,
skiheavenly.com
sorensen s resort
tahoe cross
country ski area
northstar
5001 Northstar
Drive (off Hwy 267)
Truckee, CA
530-562-2218,
northstarcalifornia.com
tahoe meadows
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R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
FA C T
FA S T
30%
BEGINNER TRAILS
45%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
25%
ADVANCED TRAILS
AVER A G E SN O WFA L L
400 inches
SN O WM A K I N G
BOREAL
75% to 80%
terrain coverage
T OP E L E VAT I O N
7,200 feet
V E RT I C A L R I SE
500 feet
AT A G L A N C E
W H AT S N E W
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RID E A B L E A C R E S
380
LO N G E ST R UN
1 mile
TERRAIN
33 trails
T UB I N G
L I FT S
8 (2 quad chairlifts,
3 triple chairlifts, 1 double
chairlift, 2 surface lifts)
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. 9 p.m.
WWW.RIDEBOREAL.COM
Boreal Mountain Resort is Tahoes best value with terrific discounted packages
and creative terrain parks. Always the first resort in the area to open, Boreals
lifts spin from from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, providing skiers and riders easy access to the slopes, day or
night. Those new to snow will enjoy the Take 3, Ride FREE program offering a free season pass upon
completion of three lessons. With five parks and two pipes, Boreal is a dream come true. Woodward
Tahoe, located steps away from the slopes, is Tahoes only action sport training facility with indoor
trampolines, foam pits, skateparks, ramps and more.
lakeTahoesnowmobiles.com
775.589.4908
EST SERVICE
Zephyr Cove Resort and Marina operated under a special U.S. Forest Service use permit. Managed by Aramark.
lakeTahoeCruises.com
800.238.2463
R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
DIAMOND PEAK
FA C T
FA S T
18%
BEGINNER TRAILS
46%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
36%
ADVANCED TRAILS
SE A SO N
December to April
AMENITIES
TE R R A I N PA R K
Located on Spillway;
family-friendly terrain
features on Penguin
SN O WM A K I N G
T OP E L E VAT I O N
8,540 feet
Dont worry, ski happy with many ways for adults and kids to have a great
day on the slopes without breaking the bank. Lift tickets range from $64
($69 peak) for adults to free for those 6 & under and 80+. Located in Nevadas Incline Village, the
affordable, family friendly resort offers breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, a summit elevation of
8,540-feet and a 1,840-foot vertical drop. Skiers and boarders can experience 655 acres of beginner to
advanced terrain that includes open glades. Diamond Peaks Flex Pass is the best way to go for your
multi-day vacation. Available in 2-7 day increments, the Flex Pass is fully transferable, valid any day
and provides direct-to-life access. View our live HD web cam (perched on the top of Crystal Ridge)
on diamondpeak.com to see what conditions are like.
AT A G L A N C E
Diamond Peak has the first grooming fleet in the country with PistenBullys
new SNOWsat technology. These GPS-enhanced snow groomers generate
a cartographic image of the slopes used to accurately measure snow depths and ensure the best
coverage for skiers and riders.As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road grows, electric
vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is in high demand among EV drivers. In March 2014, two
ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations were installed at Diamond Peak. As Diamond Peak
General Manager Brad Wilson says, We are leading the way in sustainability and following suit with
other environmentally-conscientious resorts around the country. Also new for the 2014-15 season,
Diamond Peak Ski Resort season pass holders now receive bonus days at Boreal Mountain Resort,
June Mountain Ski Area, Homewood Mountain Resort and Red Lodge Mountain, for a total of 16
complimentary non-holiday lift tickets, four at each partner resort. For more information or to buy
online, visit diamondpeak.com.
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1,840 feet
RIDE A B L E A C R E S
655
LO N G E ST R UN
2.5 miles
TERRAIN
30 runs, open
glades, tree skiing
BA SE E L E VAT I O N
6,700 feet
L I FT S
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WWW.
DIAMONDPEAK.COM
W H AT S N E W
V E RT I C A L D R O P
Find Away.
Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way
(530) 542-3385
The Village at Northstar
5001 Northstar Drive
(530) 562-8012
Sport Haus Motor Cars is your #1 source of pre-owned Aston Martin, Porsche,
Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Audi, BMW, Jaguar and other fine
motor cars in Nevada. Owners of fine motor cars know Sport Haus Motor Cars is
The one-stop source for all of their automotive needs.
Satisfying discriminating automotive aficionados for over 30 years.
M O T O R
C A R S - R E N O
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R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
ACT
F
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FA
15%
BEGINNER TRAILS
50%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
35%
ADVANCED TRAILS
GRANLIBAKKEN
AMENITIES
SAU C E R /SL E D HI L L
50 feet
T OP E L E VAT I O N
6,570 feet
The Gran Spot is new this year. It is a coffee and snack shop located in
the main lodge. The Gran Spot serves tasty coffee beverages, alcoholic
beverages, and some tasty treats.
W H AT S N E W
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V E RT I C A L D R O P
240 feet
T ER R A I N PA R K S
ACRES
10
BA SE E L E VAT I O N
6,330 feet
L I FT S
2 surface lifts
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fri. - Sun.
WWW.
GRANLIBAKKEN.COM
PHOTO: GRANLIBAKKEN
AT A G L A N C E
HIGHER
Its hard to imagine a more perfect vacation than one at Harrahs or Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Picturesque mountains. Crystalline lakes. Lively gaming. Exciting entertainment. Adventurous outdoor
diversions. When you take your vacation to a higher level, you truly get it all. Well see you at the top.
TotalRewardsTahoe.com
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R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
HEAVENLY
FA C T
T
S
A
F
20%
BEGINNER TRAILS
AT A G L A N C E
W H AT S N E W
The South Shore is about to get rocked, as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
opens this January with more than 500 high-quality rooms, a 25,000-square-foot
casino floor, and iconic Hard Rock entertainment. The Hard Rocks debut in South Lake Tahoe is the
highlight of the towns recent revitalization, which includes the opening of new shops, restaurants and
other hotels within the last year. The Chateau shopping area opened in the fall and has created a more
pedestrian-friendly area across from Heavenly Village. On-mountain at Heavenly, theres no need to
wait until aprs to aprs, as the resort will feature a new East Peak Mid-Day Party outside the East Peak
Lodge on Fridays-Sundays from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Also, grab a drink and your pom-poms for Tailgate at
Tamarack on Sundays at Tamarack Lodge, where you can watch your favorite NFL game between runs.
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INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
35%
ADVANCED TRAILS
AMENITIES
T ERR A I N PA R K S
TERRAIN
97 trails
T OP E L E VAT I O N
10,067 feet
V E RT I C A L D R O P
3,500 feet
ACRES
4,800
BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,540 feet
L I FT S 29
1 eight-passenger
gondola, 1 aerial
tramway, 2 high-speed
six-passenger chairs, 7
high-speed quads, 5 triple
chairs, 3 double chairs,
6 surface lifts, 4 Magic
Carpets
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
weekdays
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
weekends and holidays
WWW.
SKIHEAVENLY.COM
45%
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Helping people
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All our vacation properties are equipped with full kitchens, TV,
VCR, telephone, linens and towels. Most have washers, dryers and
multiple TVs. Many have high speed internet access.
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120 Country Club Drive | Incline Village, NV | Across from Hyatt
R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
FA C T
FA S T
15%
BEGINNER TRAILS
40%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
35%
ADVANCED TRAILS
AMENITIES
HOMEWOOD
Backcountry snowcat
skiing/snowboarding tours,
free adult intermediate/
advanced lessons,
childrens lesson center,
Burton Learn-to-Ride Center,
West Shore Caf & inn,
Big Blue View Bar, rental/
demo and repair centers,
online lift ticket deals.
AVER A G E SN O WFA L L
450 inches
AT A G L A N C E
48
8,740 feet
VE RT I C A L D R O P
2,510 feet
ACRES
2,010
BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,230 feet
T ERR A I N PA R K S
TRAILS
64+
L I FT S
1 high-speed quad, 3
triple chairs, 4 surface lifts
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WWW.
SKIHOMEWOOD.COM
W H AT S N E W
T O P E L E VAT I O N
1-800-996-2001
The Shops at Heavenly Village
OPEN
7
week in days a
c
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The market leader for Lake Tahoe & Hawaii timeshare resales since 1989.
Marriott Grand Residence - Authorized Broker
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Beach
Lake Tahoe
KIVA
EDGEWOOD
Golf Course
LAKESIDE
HEAVENLY
Beach
Gondola
TAHOE
Beach
REGAN
POPE
TAYLOR
Beach
NEVADA
BASECAMP HOTEL
Creek
Queen
Beach
BIJOU
Golf Course
HEAVENLY
Mountain
R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
KIRKWOOD
FA C T
T
S
A
F
12%
BEGINNER TRAILS
30%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
38%
ADVANCED TRAILS
20%
EXPERT TRAILS
AMENITIES
AVER A G E SN O WFA L L
600 inches
S N O WM A K I N G
Top-to-bottom
on four runs
T O P E L E VAT I O N
9,800 feet
TRAILS
W H AT S N E W
50
RI D E A B L E A C R E S
2,300
L O N G E ST R UN
2.5 miles
BASE E L E VAT I O N
7,800 feet
L I FT S 15
2 high-speed quad, 1
fixed quad, 6 triple chairs,
1 double chair, 3 surface
lifts, 2 magic carpets
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WWW.KIRKWOOD.COM
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is entering its 41st year ofoperation and second
as a member of the Vail Resorts family.Since 1972, the 2,300 acres of
Kirkwood have provided some ofNorth Americas ercest inbounds terrain thatwill challenge skiers
and riders from rst chair to last.The solitary horseshoe canyon in which Kirkwood resides is one
of the purest, most authentic, big-mountain ski experiences in America, and with an average annual
snowfall of 600 inches, there are sure tobe plenty ofdeep powder days.
AT A G L A N C E
80+
Spectacular
Snow Shovels Sleds Snow Toys
Snow Melt Snow Scrapers
Home Decor Gifts Clothing & Footwear
Lakeview Dining
fresh fish sTeAK PriMe riB
SALES
SERVICE
RENTALS
R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
FA C T
FA S T
MT. ROSE
20%
BEGINNER TRAILS
30%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
AT A G L A N C E
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is
located just 25 minutes
away from Reno and
15 minutes from Lake
Tahoe and boasts over
1,200 acres of terrain
and 1,800vertical feet,
including the 200-plus
acre Chutes. Two sixpassenger, high-speed
chairlifts get you to the
peak of the mountain
in 3.5 minutes with
panoramic views of
Lake Tahoe and Nevada
awaiting you at the top.
With Mt. Rose being just
25 minutes away from the
Reno/Tahoe International
Airport and Renos
10,000+ rooms, its the
perfect choice for the rst
and last day of your Lake
Tahoe vacation. Reno
and Lake Tahoe lodging
properties partnered with
Mt. Rose have amazing
ski and stay deals starting
at $89 and a Reno shuttle
service that runs on
holidays and weekends.
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ADVANCED TRAILS
10%
EXPERT TRAILS
AVE R A G E SN O WFA L L
350 inches
SN O WM A K I N G
T OP E L E VAT I O N
9,700 feet
VE RT I C A L D R O P
1,800 feet
AC R E S
1,200
LO N G E ST R UN
2.5 miles
TRAILS
60+
BASE E L E VAT I O N
8,260 feet
L I FT S 8
2 six-pack, high speed
detachable chairs, 2
quad chairs (fixed grip), 2
triple chairs (fixed grip), 2
surface lifts
L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Blazing Zephyr: 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m.)
WWW.MTROSE.COM
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe charged into the off-season with substantial plans to
improve the skiing experience for all of our guests. With the addition of 34
additional hydrants, the snowmaking firepower on the lower mountain has been increased by 50
percent. Significant trail expansion has taken place in the Show-off first-timer area with terrain added
on the south side of the Flying Jenny conveyor lift. This expansion increases this prime teaching terrain
by nearly 100 percent. The Wild Horse Adventure Trail has been greatly modified. Both Mustang and
Bronco trails were widened and somewhat toned down as steeper pitches and tighter turns were softened
to improve access for lesser-ability users. In addition to sections of the Galena area, the Around the
World trail has been re-graded, widened and re-contoured to improve early season access. Select boulder
removal off the Pony Express zone will improve this popular lower level exploring zone. Further, the
Main Lodge has increased indoor dining capacity with the addition 250 seats off the Mountain View
Dining area on the upper level of the lodge. Other facility enhancements include a new phone system,
relocated administrative offices and more web cams with enhanced views.
W H AT S N E W
40%
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R E S O R T S
D O W N H I L L
NORTHSTAR
CALIFORNIA
FA C T
T
S
A
F
11%
BEGINNER TRAILS
56%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
33%
ADVANCED TRAILS
SE A SO N
Mid-November through
Mid-April
SN O WM A K I N G
T O P E L E VAT I O N
8,610 feet
VE RT I C A L D R O P
With capital investments surpassing $30 million throughout the past five
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guests in search of quintessential laid-back California luxury and style. Deemed the Best Resort for
Families by Outside Magazine and North Lake Tahoes top-ranked resort for 2015 by SKI Magazine,
Northstar is a favorite among parents and children; and with accommodations exuding unparalleled
mountain elegance throughout The Village at Northstar as well as within slopeside-located
Constellation Residences at Northstar, a Rock Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Northstar
continues to offer skiers the best of the Lake Tahoe experience. State-of-the-art mountain investments
have curated the perfect setting to unveil new experiences, innovative ski programs, refined culinary
traditions, and elegant events during winter 2014-2015 all of which echo Northstars indisputable
penchant for casual sophistication.
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well as food and wine celebrations and events throughout winter. Northstar will host tst, the daily
tradition that redefines the art of the daily toast inviting guests to raise their flutes and sip bubbles
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Northstar. Epicureans are invited to discover the essence of Northstars laid-back California luxury
through Mountain Table, the new mountaintop culinary experience at Northstars Zephyr Lodge,
which features an entire menu of California-sourced ingredients. Offered twice monthly from
December 2014 through March 2015 Mountain Table presents a feast for the senses which celebrates
the best of Californias freshly-sourced produce, meats and seasonal ingredients; masterfully paired
with regional artisan wines, craft beers, and distilled spirits. Dinner is served in Northstars Zephyr
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D O W N H I L L
FA C T
FA S T
25%
BEGINNER TRAILS
50%
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
25%
ADVANCED TRAILS
AMENITIES
T OP E L E VAT I O N
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V E RT I C A L R I SE
2,212 feet
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INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
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ADVANCED TRAILS
AVE R A G E SN O WFA L L
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7,700 feet
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T ERR A I N PA R K S:
TERRAIN:
A C R E S:
6,000
L I FT S:
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L I FT HO UR S:
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BASE A R E A E L E VAT I O N :
6,200 feet
HI G HE ST P E A K :
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VERT I C A L D R O P :
L ONG EST R UN :
3.2 miles
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Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is now in year four of a five-year, $70 million
renaissance designed to improve all facets of the resort experience. New offerings
this year include on-mountain Snowshoe Dinners at The Chalet at Alpine Meadows, as well as new
mountain guide programs offered in partnership with The North Face. The Snowshoe Dinners include
a mild, starlit hike to the rustic and cozy Chalet where guests can enjoy an intimate seated dinner that
includes Alps-inspired dishes. For those looking for a more exhilarating experience, the North Face
Mountain Guides are the perfect fit, providing unrivaled guided access to the resorts most coveted
terrain and secret stashes. For the 2014-15 winter season, Squaw | Alpine also became the first ski
resort to offer an app for Google Glass, allowing wearers to view which trails and lifts are open and
closed without ever having to check a signage board or take their phone out of their pocket. Exciting
additions to Squaw | Alpines winter event calendar include the Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and
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INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
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ADVANCED TRAILS
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Celebrating 75 years this season, Sugar Bowl skiers and riders are reflecting
A GLANCE
back upon a rich history and storied past, while at the same time looking
forward to a very bright future ahead. With $20 million in resort upgrades and improvements now
complete, including the new Crows Peak chairlift, the addition of Royal Gorge Cross Country (North
Americas largest XC resort), a brand new Sugar Bowl Ski Academy Campus, the new Sporthaus
fitness & aquatics center and a significant upgrade to the resorts snowmaking system, theres much to
celebrate. And if you havent already been to Sugar Bowl, youre going to love what you see. Boasting
four distinct peaks atop majestic Donner Summit with the most annual snowfall in all of Tahoe, its
easy to see why many NorCal skiers and riders proudly call Sugar Bowl their home resort of choice.
With the ease and convenience of being the closest resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area, a classic
high-alpine Lodge in Americas only snowbound village, the best backcountry terrain in the region
and a laid-back vibe that rarely sees a lift line, Sugar Bowls attributes are many. All the more reasons
to ski it this season, and say Happy 75th to an iconic Tahoe ski resort.
62
500 acres
SNOW M A K I N G
375 acres
BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,883 feet
S T E E P E ST R UN
The Palisades
T E R R A I N PA R K
L I FT S 13
5 High-Speed Express
Quads, 3 Fixed Grip
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Triple, 2 Fixed Grip
Doubles, 1 Gondola,1
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L I FT HO UR S
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Crows Peak chairlift, which opened for only part of last season, offers
skiers & riders access to over 1,000 feet vertical of fall line skiing and riding
on the previously hike-to terrain of Strawberry Fields, on the western edge of the resort. A brand
new mid-mountain pumphouse significantly improves the resorts snowmaking system, making for
great early-season, top-to-bottom groomers. Look for a calendar filled with special events as Sugar
Bowl celebrates its 75th anniversary season, including a bigger and better Silver Belt Banzai with
resort ambassador Daron Rahlves, a huge Shred the Love/B4Bc Rail Jam, a festive 75th celebration
party on Presidents Weekend and more. The Switching Yard Terrain Park sees some changes this year,
with a renewed focus on fun and flow that is sure to please those looking for a more surf-style run.
The Village Nordic Cup, a new XC race through the Van Norden Meadow and the Village at Sugar
Bowl, will race through the Royal Gorge trails during the holidays, while the Gold Rush returns in
March. And the Sporthaus fitness & aquatics center is now complete, giving Sugar Bowl homeowners,
Lodge at Sugar Bowl guests and Academy athletes access to a new 10,000-square-foot athletic facility.
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FA C T
FA S T
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INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
AT
The place for family fun and learning, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is
A GLANCE
committed to being the best place to begin. Tahoe Donner offers a variety of
services for families, including ski instruction for children as young as 3 years old, interchangeable lift
tickets for parents with non-skiing children, retail outlets, and a kid-friendly menu in the cafeteria.
Wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and a friendly,
courteous staff await you. The smaller size allows staff to deliver that personal touch that the larger ski
areas cant always provide.
Tahoe Donner continually offers some of the best groomed terrain in the
region, and, in keeping up with this standard, Tahoe Donner recently added
a new snow groomer to the fleet. Additionally, a new 700-square-foot yurt with a large sundeck
was constructed to provide a slopeside warm area for lessons. A brand new intermediate trail called
Learys Laugh was also added, in memory of a longtime Tahoe Donner employee and friend. Tahoe
Donner Downhill also has some fun new events this year, including Winter Superstars Week. Most
children want to be superstars, so children of all ages and skill levels are invited to come out, compete
and win medals. Obstacles include ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini terrain park event.
Additional popular family events include a torchlight parade, a 200-foot banana split extravaganza
and a dummy downhill and rail jam. Those new to skiing (or looking to improve) are also encouraged
to take part in Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month in January. Newcomer packages are just $39 and
include an all-day lift ticket, rental equipment, and a 1.75 hour group lesson for ages 7 and up.
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R E S O R T S
C R O S S - C O U N T R Y
HEALTH BENEFITS
OF CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING
Cross-country skiing is a
low-impact sport that offers a
total body aerobic workout and
can be enjoyed by people of all
ages and fitness levels. It engages
both upper and lower body for
an overall workout. Every major
muscle group is utilized while
propelling the body forward.
Like any form of exercise,
what you put into the sport is
what you get out of it, depending
on the intention. If you are
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Technique is important in
mastering the sport of crosscountry skiing, says Tim
Hauserman, author of the book
Cross-Country Skiing in the
Sierra Nevada: The Best Resorts
&; Touring Centers in California
&; Nevada, and director of the
Strider Glider Program at Tahoe
Cross Country in Tahoe City.
While classic cross-country
is easier to learn, it is harder to
master, explains Hauserman, a
passionate skate skier. Skate skiing
is harder to learn, but easier to
master - it takes some time, and
the learning curve is big, but after
a few times it starts to click, and
before you know it, you catch on.
Many runners, cyclists and
triathletes train in the winter
with cross-country skiing.
Cross-country skiing is not
as jarring or hard on the body as
other sports, says Hauserman.
Jo Jo Toeppner is the director
of operations at Royal Gorge
Cross Country Ski Resort,
located at Donner Summit, near
Sugar Bowl Resort. She is also
a fan of skate skiing, but says it
is dependent upon conditions.
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is the largest cross-country ski area in North
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groomed trails and 6,000 acres
of pristine terrain.
WEBSITE:
www.royalgorge.com
PHONE:
530-426-3871
TAH O E C RO S S C O U N T RY
S K I AREA
offers a 65-kilometer trail system that accesses
Ponderosa Pine and White Fir forests, open
meadows, and views of Lake Tahoe.
WEBSITE:
www.tahoexc.org
PHONE:
530-583-5475
TAH O E DO NNER C R O S S
C O U NTRY S K I R E S O RT
is located in Truckee and offers 100
kilometers of trails that include climbs, rolling
hills, pine and aspen forests.
WEBSITE:
www.tahoedonner.com
PHONE:
530-587-9484
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R E S O R T S
C R O S S - C O U N T R Y
H O PE VA LLE Y
C RO S S -C O U N T RY
S K I C EN T E R
WEBSITE:
www.northstarcalifornia.com
PHONE:
530-562-3270
WEBSITE:
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PHONE:
530-694-2266
WEBSITE:
www.squawcreek.com
PHONE:
800-327-3353
A UBU RN S KI CLUB
TRA INING CE NTE R
is located on Donner Summit and
offers cross-county skiing and Biathlon
WEBSITE:
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510
WEBSITE:
www.auburnskiclub.org
PHONE:
530-426-3313
WEBSITE:
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PHONE:
209-258-7277
PHONE:
530-525-7232
B IJO U C RO S S - C O U N T RY
offers an informal 4-kilometer marked trail
K IRK W O O D MO U N TA I N
RES O RT
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SQUAW VALLEY
Halfway between
Truckee and the lake
on Highway 89,
Squaw Valley is a
world-recognized
ski resort and home
of the 1960 Winter
Olympics. Its also
home to a great
party to kick off
SnowFest! The Tram
Car takes visitors
up to the top of the
mountain to enjoy
spectacular views
and ice skating. The
base area provides
shopping and family
activities, and plenty
of parking. Speaking
of Olympics, the
mountain is home
to some of the
worlds best winter
athletes, including
gold medalist and
Americas sweetheart,
Julia Mancuso.
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HEAVENLY
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offers shopping
selections, great food
and even a cinema
for the whole family
to enjoy. The worldfamous gondola will
take you to gorgeous
winter views of
the lake and the
snowshoe hike back
to town, should you
try it, is perfect for
those who are in
shape or want
to be.
ZEPHYR COVE
Located on the
southeast short of the
lake, Zephyr Cove
is a historic area.
Businesses nearby
offer a slew of fun
activities, and Zephyr
Cove Resort offers
perhaps the best line
of snowmobile tours
in the region, for
people who need a
bit more horsepower
in their winter fun.
On the northeast
shore of Lake Tahoe,
historic Glenbrook
epitomizes the idea of
rural and lake. Only
150 acres of the town
have been developed,
leaving homeowners
and visitors with
undisturbed
serenity and
unique recreational
opportunities.
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A D V E N T U R E
Mountain
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be exhilarating
but safety
is of utmost
importance.
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THINGS
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A topographic map
Compass
Food
Water
Extra clothing
Firestarter
Sun protection
Pocketknife or
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First-aid kit
Flashlight
Portable shovel
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hether by water,
wheels or sky,
majestic mountain
and lake views are
plentiful in the Lake Tahoe region.
Paddlewheelers churn deep blue
water. The Lake of the Sky can be
seen from heavenly heights and inspiration is everywhere. The following are a few views with easy access.
HEAVENLY GONDOLA:
The Rainbow Bridge off Old Highway 40, located just west of Truckee, offers a senic overview that overlooks Donner Lake.
SQUAW VALLEYS
AERIAL TRAM
ON THE WATER:
Emerald Bay on Tahoes West Shore is one of the most photographed locations in the entire region. The winter views here are simply unmatched.
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ahead of
the curve
a different
generation
an easier learning curve. This is where the modern youth freeride coach comes into play.
I think that with the shorter, steeper learning
curve of skiing on wide skis these days, its good
to have a coach, because the ability can exceed
the knowledge that you gain through experience, said DesLauriers, whose generation of
professional skiers included pioneering legends
such as Scot Schmidt, Doug Coombs and Glen
Plake. In the old days, it took a long time to become a good skier on skinny skis in the powder.
But now its much easier. So its good to have
a coach to sort of balance kids ability with the
terrain and exposure.
Dobbs said this is particularly true when young
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In addition, Dobbs said that based on its
success, the TJFS will host two national events
through the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) Junior Tour. They
also are tentatively scheduled to host the IFSA
North American Championships at Squaw
Valley and Alpine from April 8-12.
Some of the top talents coming up through
the TJFS include Cole Harrity, the Winans sisters - Annika, Mia and Britta - Chase Whitney,
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Exhausted and thirsty, the brothers slapped the dust from their
clothes and strolled toward the
nearest saloon. Born and raised in
Missouri, Clemens was shocked by
the barrenness of the Great Basin.
Shortly after his arrival, Sam
wrote his mother back in Missouri:
It never rains here, and the dew
never falls. No flowers grow here,
and no green thing gladdens the
eye. The birds that fly over the land
carry their provisions with them.
Only the crow and the raven tarry
with us.
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a grandiose exit
The end of Mark Twains career
in Nevada came suddenly. The
American Civil War was raging,
and like most of communities,
emotions on the Comstock were
running at a fever pitch.
In May 1864, Enterprise editor
Joe Goodman was away and Twain
was acting as editor. Twains ego
had grown mightily since his
miserable mining days, and his
over-the-top antics had already
nearly involved him in two duels
with adversaries.
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PLACER COUNTY MARINE 6 ENSURES SAFETY
D U R I N G L A K E TA H O E S C O L D - WAT E R E V E N T S
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PREVENTING A
POTENTIAL TRAGEDY
With no wind, calm waters and
a mostly clear day, conditions were
C O L D WAT E R
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PAT R O L L I N G
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H E L P, B U T I N C A S E
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A Northern pygmy-owl is
seen in Glenshire during a
previous winter.
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HIBERNATION
ENDURANCE
"There's a
tremendous
amount of energy
to be saved if you
can just chill out
for awhile."
Will Richardson
LIVING IN
HARMONY
WITH
TAHOE'S
BEARS
BY ANN BRYANT
Executive Director, The BEAR League
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OFTEN OVERLOOKED,
THE HARD WORK
OF TAHOE-TRUCKEE SNOW REMOVAL CREWS
CAN BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED
BY ISAAC BRAMBILA
a city such as South Lake Tahoe has 130 miles of streets that have to
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Disclosure, Skrillex, Atmosphere highlight
2014 SnowGlobe Music Festival, which returns
for a fourth year to South Lake Tahoe
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M U S I C
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DJ Tiesto headlined
the main stage at last
years SnowGlobe
Music Festival.
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E V E N T S
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omewhere between
Lake Tahoe's winter
and summer is a lesser-known season that
wholly encapsulates the fun-loving,
oddball-embracing ski culture
here: Pond-skimming season.
Pond skimming, in which
skiers and snowboarders fly down
a snow-covered hill in hopes of
carrying enough speed to shoot
themselves across a body of water,
can be found at ski resorts all
around Lake Tahoe in the spring.
The events always attract a
crowd. Certainly, seeing a pond
A beer-toting skier
competes in the annual
Cushing Crossing at
Squaw Valley.
IT S A GR E AT E VENT. IT S
TH E ONLY E VE NT WHERE I
CA N A CTUA LLY COMP ET E
WITH TH E OLY MP IANS.
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F E S T I V A L S
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
SNOWFEST!
TIMELINE
JUNE 1981
Then-marketing director
for Alpine Meadows Ski
Resort, Bob Everson,
meets with local
business representatives,
ski resort administrators
and members of the
North Shore Chamber
of Commerce and
Visitors and Convention
Bureau to pitch the idea
of a winter carnival.
JULY 1981
Everson is killed in a
tragic boating accident
on Lake Tahoe, spurring
the community to found
SnowFest! in his honor.
34 years strong
SnowFest! Lake Tahoes signature winter
event celebrates our gorgeous spring
BY ADAM JENSEN &
MARGARET MORAN
MARCH 1982
The first SnowFest!
winter carnival is held to
great success.
1984
1987
Patricia OConnell,
daughter of famous
director Alfred
Hitchcock, donates an
assortment of wines from
her fathers wine cellar
in an effort to raise
funds for cystic fibrosis.
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
1988
F E S T I V A L S
Organizers commission
a snow sculptor to
install a 40-foot-tall by
70-foot-wide replica of
the Smithsonian Institute
Building at Boreal
Mountain Resort to
advertise the event.
1990
Good Morning
America broadcasts
from atop Homewood
Mountain Resort during
SnowFest!.
2000
Schnabel, a
longtime Tahoe
City resident
and the original
executive director
of SnowFest!.
We were so
excited we could
hardly stand it. We
thought we had a huge
success on our hands.
She was right all, of
course, thanks to Eversons vision.
I think he (Everson) would
be overwhelmed, Schnabel
said. I think those of us who
started SnowFest! had no idea
that it would last as long as it
has, and it would become such
an important part of community
life at North Lake Tahoe.
2002
Ruth Schnabel, the
original executive director
of SnowFest!, reassumes
the helm in an effort to
bring the festival back to
profitability.
2010
Ruth Schnabel
commissions an
economic report that
details the beneficial
impacts the festival has
for various local vendors.
2011
The festival celebrates its
30th year of existence.
2015
34th annual SnowFest!
scheduled from Feb. 27
to March 8.
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N O V. 2 9 Light Up the
Night Thanksgiving weekend
is a family favorite at Tahoe
Donner. After enjoying family
time on Thanksgiving Day, get
ready for Santa and holiday
activities at the annual Tahoe
Donner Light Up the Night event
at The Lodge Restaurant and
Pub. Give back to the community
by bringing canned items for
the Project MANA food drive.
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D E C . 3 - 6 Early Season
Jumpstart - Northstar Led by
the North American Ski Training
Center (NASTC) and taught
by nationally ranked instructors
the teachers of teachers,
this camp is designed to help
skiers start the season off feeling
strong and confident. NASTC
incorporates a full immersion style
of learning to help skiers make
lasting improvements. This course
takes place at Northstar and
focuses on refining fundamentals,
technique and developing
stronger skill blends for overall ski
improvement. Location: Northstar,
8:30am-5:30pm. For more
information, contact NASTC at
530-582-4772, ski@skinastc.
com or www.skiNASTC.com.
D E C . 5 Parents Night
Out From 6-10 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church, 390 Fairway
Drive, Tahoe City. This is a child
care program for children ages
birth-12 years of age. You can
drop in and pick up any time
between 6-10 pm. A donation
of $10 per child per evening
is requested. All are welcome!
Activities include: Recreation,
Bible story, craft, music, and a
movie. Please feed your children
dinner before bringing them. This
is a drop in program and no preregistration is necessary. For more
information, call 530-583-1534
or visit www.tahoeministries.com.
D E C . 5 Holiday Tree
Lighting Enjoy photos with Santa,
complimentary soup and cocoa,
arts and crafts stations and Friends
of Kings Beach Library book
swap/sale. Students from Tahoe
Music Institute and North Tahoe
School Jazz Band will perform
holiday classics. Produced by
the Boys & Girls Club of North
Lake Tahoe, North Tahoe Public
Utility District and the North Tahoe
Business Association. Join the
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Day Care Overnight Lodging Grooming
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N O R T H
S H O R E
D E C . 3 1 Torchlight
Parade on New Years Eve
A fun event for intermediate skiers
and riders ages 10 or older who
can ski or ride unassisted in the
dark on the Race Course run.
Come to Tahoe Donner Downhill
Ski Area early to secure a spot
in the parade. There will be a
DJ, plus snacks will be provided
in the bar area prior to the
parade. Sign-ups are from 4:305:45 p.m. with a chair loading
time at 6:15 p.m. This event is
free. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski
Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way,
Truckee. For more information,
call 530-587-9444 or visit www.
tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski.
D E C . 3 1 New Years Eve
Celebration Families can ring
in the new year at Squaw Valley
with a kid-friendly dinner and
East Coast midnight toast at High
Camp at 9 p.m. Reservations
are required for the High Camp
celebration. Those 21 and older
can join Squaw in Olympic
House for a rockin party to
celebrate the new beginnings
and welcome 2015 in style!
Festivities begin at 6 p.m.
Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix
Place, Olympic Valley. For more
information, call 800-403-0206
or visit www.squawalpine.com.
JANUARY
J A N . 2 Parents Night
Out From 6-10 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church, 390 Fairway
Drive, Tahoe City. This is a child
care program for children ages
birth-12 years of age. You can
drop in and pick up any time
between 6-10 pm. A donation
of $10 per child per evening
is requested. All are welcome!
Activities include: Recreation,
Bible story, craft, music, and a
movie. Please feed your children
COOL PICK
WIN T E R FIL M SE R I E S W /
MIKE L IBE C KI
JA NUA RY 15
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N O R T H
S H O R E
J A N . 3 1 14th Annual
Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo
Night At the Truckee Recreation
Center: Bingo balls will be
popping at Sierra Senior
Services Fundraiser benefiting
Meals-On-Wheels in Truckee and
North Lake Tahoe. Last year, this
event helped to provide over
32,000 meals to at-risk seniors
living in our community. The
evening begins with a no-host
bar, followed by dinner and
includes raffle prizes and a
silent auction. 5-9 p.m., bingo
starts at 7 pm., at 10040
Estates Dr. Truckee. For more
information, call 530-550-7600
or visit www.sierraseniors.org.
FEBRUARY
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SK I OR I E NTEERING
J AN . 31 OR F EB . 1 This event is
organized by The Truckee Orienteering Club
and is open to the public. First-time orienteers
are also encouraged to attend. See
www.truckeeorienteering.org for more details.
This event will take place at Tahoe Donner
Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek
Rd., Truckee. For more information, call
530-587-9484 or visit www.tahoedonner.
com/cross-country.
F E B . 6 Sierra College
Insights presents Four million
dollars for 30 seconds: Are
Super Bowl Ads Worth It?
With business instructor Kurt
Heisinger, CPA, MBA at Sierra
College, Tahoe Truckee located
at 11001 College Trail in
Truckee. 6:30 p.m. refreshments
sponsored by Starbucks followed
by program from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
No cost. Reservations required.
For more information, visit http://
sierracollege.ticketleap.com.
F E B . 6 Parents Night
Out From 6-10 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church, 390 Fairway
Drive, Tahoe City. This is a child
care program for children ages
birth-12 years of age. You can
drop in and pick up any time
between 6-10 pm. A donation
of $10 per child per evening
is requested. All are welcome!
Activities include: Recreation,
Bible story, craft, music, and a
movie. Please feed your children
dinner before bringing them.
This is a drop in program and
no pre-registration is necessary.
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F E B . 2 2 - 2 3 All
Conditions/All Terrain
Squaw Valley Embrace the
challenge set by Squaw Valleys
legendary terrain while refining
your technique and expanding
your tactics. World class trainers
will help you develop greater
precision and accuracy and
build wider set of tactics to ski
anything the mountain throws at
you. This course is your gateway
to bigger adventure. Location:
Squaw Valley, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Please contact NASTC for more
information: 10710 Donner
Pass Rd Ste 100, Truckee. For
more information, call 530-5824772, email ski@skinastc.com,
or visit www.skiNASTC.com.
F E B . 2 7 SnowFest! 2015
Kickoff Party Put on your most
outrageous day-glow, gaiters &
jeans, and Wayfarer sunglasses
and make plans to be here for
another great celebration. Every
spring since 1982, North Lake
Tahoe comes alive with 10
fun-filled days and nights each
jam packed with events and
activities for all ages. This year,
the annual favorites will be back,
along with a host of great new
ones! On and off the mountain,
you can enjoy snow-filled fun at
parades, races, concerts, and
other special events. At 531
North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City.
For more information, call
530-583-7167 or visit www.
tahoesnowfestival.com.
MARC H
M A R C H 1 Gone
Bonkers Kids Ski &
Snowboard race From 1-4
p.m. at Granlibakken Tahoe,
725 Granlibakken Road,
Tahoe City. Gone Bonkers
is an all out, top to bottom
kid friendly race over natural
COOL PICK
Snowboarder Jayson
Hale accepting the Chilly
Miller Award after being
crowned the mens overall
champion last year.
RAH LV E S BAN Z AI T O UR
FEB 21- 22, M A RCH 7- 8, A ND M AR CH
14- 15 Rahlves Banzai Tour is the most
unique ski and snowboard race on the
planet. Four at a time race top to bottom
for the title of Banzai Champion and a cash
purse. Men & Women compete in the Ski
and Snowboard disciplines. $135 entry
fee includes a comp ski lift ticket Saturday
and another if qualified for Sunday Finals.
$110 if no lift ticket is needed. Make
sure to be at the RBT Apres Parties after
Saturdays qualifying day to rub elbows
with competitors, fans and sponsors
enjoying drinks and food supporting
future skiers and snowboarders through the
resorts Ski Education Foundations. For more
information, visit www.rahlvesbanzai.com.
F E B . 2 1 Squaw Valley
Prom At Squaw Valley, 1960
Squaw Valley Road, the Squaw
Valley Prom is hosted by the
High Fives Foundation with
all ticket proceeds benefiting
their amazing organization.
For more information and tickets,
visit www.squawvalleyprom.com.
S H O R E
M A R C H 6 - 7 Tahoe
Youth Ballets Winter Season
Tahoe Youth Ballets 7th annual
season in its first performance at
its new home! New works by
Deborah Wingert, Christopher
McDaniel, Constantine Baecher,
and Christin Hanna, danced
by the Tahoe Youth Ballet
ensemble and special guest
artist Christopher McDaniel
(Los Angeles Ballet). Friday
March 13th at 7 pm, Saturday
March 14th at 2pm & 7pm, at
Tahoe Art Haus and cinema,
Cobblestone Center, Tahoe City.
For more information, call
530-613-4363 or visit www.
tahoeyouthballet.com.
M A R C H 7 Winter
Beach Party Nothing beats
a beach party in winter, right?
Join Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski
Area for some tropical fun, live
music, food and games. This is
great for the whole family and
its free! This party kicks off at 12
p.m. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski
Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way,
Truckee. For more information,
call 530-587-9444 or visit www.
tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski.
M A R C H 6 Sierra
College Insights presents
Morning in America or
the Second Gilded Age?
The Cultural and Political
Legacy of the 1980s With
history instructor Taylor Tiraterra
at 11001 College Trail in
Truckee. 6:30 p.m. refreshments
sponsored by Starbucks followed
by program from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
No cost. Reservations required.
For more information, visit
sierracollege.ticketleap.com.
M A R C H 6 Parents
Night Out From 6-10 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church, 390
Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. This
is a child care program for
children ages birth-12 years of
age. You can drop in and pick
up any time between 6-10 pm.
A donation of $10 per child
per evening is requested. All
M A R C H 8 - 1 4 Junior
Nationals At Auburn Ski Club
Truckee-Tahoe XC Ski Junior
Nationals is the pinnacle of
U.S.A. competitive cross-country
skiing. This annual event brings
together more that 400 of the
top 14 to 19 year old athletes
to compete on a national stage.
For more information, visit www.
xcjuniornationals2015.com.
M A R C H 1 2 Junior
National Challenge Race With
Junior Nationals in town, Tahoe
Donner adds to the excitement by
holding a fun 1.5-kilometer youth
and 5-kilometer adult race for
locals and visiting Junior National
families and coaches. Racing
starts at 3:30 p.m. Wine tasting
and appetizers will be offered
following the race. Tahoe Donner
Cross Country Ski Area, 15275
Alder Creek Rd., Truckee.
For more information, call
530-587-9484 or visit www.
tahoedonner.com/cross-country.
M A R C H 1 2 Winter
Film Series w/ Lynn Hill Lynn
Hill is the most famous female
of all-time when it comes to rock
climbing. From her young days
during Yosemites Golden Age,
to her continual pushing of the
sport, Lynn is an icon that you
dont want to miss.The show
at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe
City isfree to all ages with an
amazing raffle from sponsors.
100% of the proceeds will
benefit the Tahoe Food Hub.
For more information, visit
www.alpenglowsports.com.
M A R C H 1 3 - 1 4 Pain
McShlonkey Dress up in
outrageous ski duds and come
out to Squaw Valley for a day
full of belly laughs, camaraderie
and philanthropy in celebration
of legendary skier Shane
McConkey. In addition to a
costume contest and snowblade
ballet competition, the highlight
of the event is the Extreme Small
Mountain Invitational- a downhill
race, where pros and amateurs
battle it out on snowblades
for the highly coveted Golden
Saucer trophy and ultimate
bragging rights. Squaw Valley,
1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic
Valley. For more information,
call 800-403-0206 or visit
www.squawalpine.com.
M A R . 1 4 Vertical
Express for MS Skiers and
snowboarders of all ages
will have the opportunity to
challenge themselves in a
friendly on-mountain competition
that includes a scavenger hunt,
race and aprs activities all
while raising money for Can
Do Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a
national nonprofit and innovative
provider of lifestyle empowerment
programs that help families
living with MS. Teams of three
must raise a minimum of $500
to participate in the event
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M A R C H 1 5 Truckee
Lions Club Corned Beef
and Cabbage Bash From
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at 10046
Church Street. Ticket includes
dinner, a chance at $1000
door prize and one raffle
ticket, music and fun. Tickets
available at the Chamber of
Commerce and Stones Tires.
For more information, visit
e-clubhouse.org/sites/truckee/.
M A R C H 2 2 Taste of
Truckee Enjoy on-snow gourmet
food tasting from 12-3 p.m. at
Tahoe Donner Cross Country
Ski Area. This event is ideal for
outdoor enthusiasts and food
connoisseurs alike. Beginners
can rent skis or snowshoes at
the Cross Country Ski Area
and get a few free pointers
from experienced instructors
before heading out to eat. A
percentage of proceeds will
be donated to our local Tahoe
Food Hub. Tahoe Donner Cross
Country Ski Area, 15275
Alder Creek Rd., Truckee. For
more information, call 530587-9484 or visit www.
tahoedonner.com/cross-country.
MARCH 20-22
WinterWonderGrass Tahoe
WinterWonderGrass Tahoe is
a world-class winter music and
beer festival featuring three nights
with more than 20 of national,
regional and local bluegrass
bands and acoustic roots artists,
complemented by 15 California
craft breweries, local wines, spirits
and foods. Squaw Valley and the
Sierra Nevada stand as a glowing
backdrop for families and friends to
dance from midday into nightfall,
mingling beside crackling fire pits
in the heart of the music and the
spirit of true connection. The event
is open to all ages, including a designated Kid Zone, and will focus
on sustainability and the California
lifestyle. WinterWonderGrass Tahoe
is supportive of local non-profts
focused to environmental sustainablity, The Tahoe Fund and the international disaster relief organization.
For more information, visit www.
winterwondergrassfestival.com.
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SambaDa was
among several
bands featured in
the 2014 Spring
Music Series.
This spring,
unwind and soak up the rays every
Saturday and select Sundays with Alpine
Meadows Spring Music Series. Skiers and
snowboarders can enjoy the tunes of local
musicians while kicking up their boots on
the deck of the Alpine Meadows Lodge.
The Spring Music Series is free to the
public, offering families the perfect way to
cap off an incredible day of spring skiing
on the slopes of Alpine. Alpine Meadows,
2600 Alpine Meadows Road. For more
information, call 800-403-0206 or visit
www.squawalpine.com.
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M A R C H 2 1 200-Foot
Banana Split Extravaganza
Help devour an incredible 200foot banana split at 1:30 p.m.
for free! Grab some spoons
M A R C H 2 9 Tour DEuer
Celebrate spring with this
20-plus year old cross country
tradition of touring the Euer
Valley between 8-10 a.m at
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski
Area, followed by refueling at
the Cookhouse. Delicious BBQ
and live music will take place
at the new cross country facility
from 11 a.m. Tahoe Donner
Cross Country Ski Area, 15275
Alder Creek Rd., Truckee. For
more information, call 530587-9484 or visit www.
tahoedonner.com/cross-country.
AP R I L
A P R I L 3 Parents Night
Out From 6-10 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church, 390 Fairway Drive,
Tahoe City. This is a child care
program for children ages birth12 years of age. You can drop
in and pick up any time between
6-10 pm. A donation of $10 per
child per evening is requested. All
are welcome! Activities include:
Recreation, Bible story, craft, music,
and a movie. Please feed your
children dinner before bringing
them. This is a drop in program
and no pre-registration is necessary.
For more information, call
530-583-1534 or visit
www.tahoeministries.com.
A P R I L 4 Annual Snow
Golf Tournament Ditch the
ski jacket and pants for a
collared shirt and khakis- Alpine
Meadows Annual Snow Golf
Tournament is back! As the only
top-to-bottom snow golf course,
this highly anticipated spring
event is a unique way to spend a
day on the slopes with the whole
family. The nine-hole course starts
at the top of Summit Express
Chair and meanders its way
down the mountain with the last
holes bringing competitors back
to the bottom of Alpine Bowl
Chair. Alpine Meadows, 2600
Alpine Meadows Road. For more
information, call 800-403-0206
or visit www.squawalpine.com.
A P R I L 1 0 Sierra
College Insights presents
Strange Faces: Lon Chaney
and the Ethics of Horror
With University of Nevada, Reno
English professor Dr. Katherine
Fusco at 11001 College Trail in
Truckee. 6:30 p.m. refreshments
sponsored by Starbucks followed
by program from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
No cost. Reservations required.
For more information, visit
sierracollege.ticketleap.com/
A P R I L 1 0 - 1 2 Shred
the Love Sugar Bowl Resort
hosts Shred the Love, a benefit
for Boarding for Breast Cancer.
The event includes a Rail jam
at Sugar Bowls Switching Yard
Terrain Park, Yoga sessions, XC
skiing outing, auction items, raffle
items, prizes & giveaways, live
music at Judah Lodge and drink
specials all benefiting B4BC.
org. For more information,
visit www.sugarbowl.com.
A P R . 1 1 Cushing
Crossing (tentative date)
Springs most acclaimed event,
The 25th Annual Cushing
Crossing, returns to Cushing
Pond at Squaw Valley bringing
another round of colossal crashes,
ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions and hilarious costumes.
A panel of celebrity judges will
emcee the spectacle while spectators watch the laughable thrills
unfold. The Cushing Crossing
starts at 1pm, followed by awards
at 3pm at the KT Base Bar.
Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix
Place, Olympic Valley. For more
information, call 800-403-0206
or visit www.squawalpine.com.
A P R I L 1 1 Ice Bar Party.
Head over to Alpine Meadows
Ice Bar at the base of Sherwood
Chair for Tahoes legendary Ice
Bar Party, complete with epic
snowball battles, live on-snow
music, refreshing beverages, and
the casual inviting ambiance
usually reserved for the beach.
The Ice Bar provides the perfect
atmosphere for a mid-day break,
even serving up barbecued
snacks for the hungry skier or
rider. The Ice Bar Party is free
to the public and open to all
ages. Alpine Meadows, 2600
Alpine Meadows Road. For more
information, call 800-403-0206
or visit www.squawalpine.com.
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Road, Truckee High
School. Presentations
and much more. See
the latest in home
remodeling resources.
For more information,
visit www.truckeehome
show.com.
MAY
M AY 1 Parents Night
Out From 6-10 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church, 390 Fairway
Drive, Tahoe City. This is a child
care program for children ages
birth-12 years of age. You can
drop in and pick up any time
between 6-10 pm. A donation
of $10 per child per evening
is requested. All are welcome!
Activities include: Recreation,
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A P R I L 1 2 Billy
Dutton Uphill In a true test
of endurance, the annual Billy
Dutton Uphill returns to Squaw
Valley. Participants start at the
base of KT-22 and go up the
Mountain Run to High Camp
via skiing, skinning, running,
snowshoeing or even hiking.
Participants climb 2,000 feet
in elevation over the 3.2 mile
course to High Camp. The event
also includes food and beer,
raffle prizes, silent auction and
awards ceremony with prizes.
Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix
Place, Olympic Valley.
For more information, call
800-403-0206 or visit
www.squawalpine.com.
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Room at Harrahs Lake Tahoe.
Tower of Power brings its original
style of soul music to this Lake
Tahoe concert. Since 1968,
Tower of Power has appeared
before sold out crowds. The
bands leader and founding
member, Emilio Castillo, labeled
the sound as Urban Soul Music.
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D E C . 5 - 8 Barton
Healths Festival of Trees
and Lights At MontBleu Resort
Casino and Spa. The fifth
annual festival features designer
decorated trees, holiday
dcor, crafts for children, live
entertainment and of course
Santa Claus. MontBleu Resort
Casino and Spas Convention
D E C . 6 Lake Tahoe
Blue Hockey At the South Lake
Tahoe Ice Arena at 7:30 p.m.
The Lake Tahoe Blue Hockey
Club is a member of the WSHL
Western States Hockey League.
The club plays out of the Lake
Tahoe Ice Arena and competes
inside the WSHLs Western
Conference. Players are from all
over the world - USA, Canada,
Switzerland, Argentina, Sweden,
Russia, Latvia, etc.
For more information visit www.
laketahoebluehockey.com or call
(530) 544-RINK (7465).
D E C . 6 Barton Health
Gala The Barton Health Gala is
the Foundations largest annual
fundraising event. Featuring
a live auction, silent auction,
golden ticket raffle, multi-course
dinner, champagne greeting,
wine, and featured cocktail (the
winning cocktail from Cocktail
Contest), the Gala is the black-tie
fundraising event. Proceeds from
the gala benefit the Foundations
Community Health Endowment,
which allows us to continually
provide funding for our local
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D E C . 3 The Improv at
Harveys Howie Nave: Host and
Emcee, featuring Tom Rhodes
and Ahmed Bharoocha. 9 p.m.
The Improv is for adults age 21
and older. Show times, comedy
line-ups and prices are subject
to change. Harveys is located
at 18 Highway 50 in Stateline,
Nevada. For more information
visit www.harveystahoe.com/
shows/the-improv-at-harveys or
call 775-588-2411.
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D E C . 1 1 Live Music At
the Classic Cue Sports Bar &
Grille located at 1961 Lake
Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe,
Calif. For more information visit
tahoeclassiccue.com or call 530541-8704.
D E C . 1 1 Pint & Paddles
Cruise with Ike & Martin On
the M.S. Dixie II, 5:30 p.m.
Departing from Zephyr Cove
Resort on Wednesdays 5:30 - 7
D E C . 1 2 Mother Goose
on the Loose At 10:30 a.m.,
South Lake Tahoe Library. This
30-minute interactive program is
designed specifically for babies
by using nursery rhymes, music
and movement to develop early
literacy skills. Perfect for children
ages 0-2 years old with their
parents and caregivers. Program
starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.
Early Literacy Storytime 10:30
a.m., South Lake Tahoe Library,
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South
Lake Tahoe. This 30-minute
program is filled with stories,
rhymes, finger plays and songs
to strengthen love of reading.
Perfect for children ages 3-5 with
their parents and caregivers.
Program starts promptly at 10:30
a.m. No Late Entry. Sponsored
by El Dorado County Library.
D E C . 1 3 Lake Tahoe Film
Festival At MontBleu Resort
Casino and Spa, Doors open
at 6:30 p.m. Begins at 7:30 9:30 p.m. Get ready to attend
a showcase of adventure in
At 7:30 p.m.
South Shore Room
inside Harrahs Lake
Tahoe 15 Highway
50 in Stateline,
Nevada. For more
information visit www.
harrahslaketahoe.com/
shows.html or call
775-588-6611.
us/index.aspx?nid=282 or call
530-541-8380.
D E C . 2 0 - 3 1 Heavenly
Holidays At the Heavenly
Village. Experience a holiday
winter wonderland in Heavenly
Village with lights, decorations,
carolers, magicians, jugglers, live
ice sculpture making, a Ripperoo
Parade, and more family-friendly
events. For more information visit
www.skiheavenly.com.
D E C . 3 1 New Years
Eve Fireworks and Torchlight
Parade At Kirkwood Mountain
Resorts. Fireworks, fire dancers
and aerial artists will be featured.
An adult party will take place at
Red Cliffs. For more information,
call 209-258-6000.
D E C . 3 1 New Years
Eve at MontBleu A New Years
Eve bash that includes three
party zones for one price Blu
Nightclub, Opal Ultra Lounge and
the Convention Center, featuring
live music by San Franciscos party
band Glam Cobra. This an adultsonly evening, featuring go-go
dancers, body painting, party
favors, and DJs playing of music.
The celebration begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $55 in advance, $75
at the door. For more information
call 888-829-7630 or visit visit
www.montbleuresort.com.
D E C . 3 1 New Years
Even at Harrahs PEEK
Nightclub will be throwing a
New Years Golden Dreams
Party, featuring the electro-house
duo of DJs From Mars, one of
the biggest names in the mash-up
scene. Doors open at 9 p.m. For
more information, call 775-5866705 or visit isit
www.harrahslaketahoe.com.
DEC. 29-31
Snowglobe Festival Noon,
Lake Tahoe Community College
Library, 1 College Drive, South
Lake Tahoe. Snowglobe is a
one-of-a-kind festival experience
that seamlessly fuses music and
mountains. Hosted each new
years in the heart of one of the
countrys most stunning mountain
landscapes. Snowglobe is a music
festival, ski/snowboard adventure,
and destination New Years Eve
celebration all rolled into one.
Join the Snowglobe family. For
more information visit www.
SnowGlobeMusicFestival.com.
JANUARY
J A N . 9 - 1 6 Tahoe South
Restaurant Week: Made with
Altitude Experience some of the
best wine and food in Tahoe
South. Special menus and
15 Classes
of your choice
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A P R I L 2 4 - 2 5 Lake
Tahoe Home and Garden
Show At South Lake Tahoe
Recreation Complex. The Home
and Garden show will feature
live music, door prizes every
20 minutes, drawing prizes,
food, and classes with tips on
how to re-purpose dozens of
items people normally throw
away. The recreation complex
is located at 1182 Rufus Allen
Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe,
Calif. For more information
visit goldenbearevents.com/
Lake_Tahoe_Home_and_
Garden_Show.html, email:
goldenbearevents@gmail.com or
call 530-544-7412.
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parting thought
Tales from the Sierras snowy roads
BY KEVIN
MACMILLAN
aving
grown up in
Michigan, I like to think
Im familiar with driving in the
snow. But that did nothing to
prepare me for a Tahoe winter,
and my first the snow-rich
winter of 2007-08 made sure
I understood things would
be drastically different.
But I learned and adapted. Quickly. Gone is my old
4-cylinder, front-wheel drive,
tiny Mercury Tracer, replaced
with a 4-wheel drive SUV and
an increased wisdom as to
what works and what doesnt
when traversing the gnarliest of highway passes.
Its always those what
doesnt tactics and consequences that I see and marvel
at on countless winter drives,
and a trip during a storm (one
of the few we got during the
2013-14 winter) last December from Incline Village to
Truckee was no exception.
Normally a half-hour drive,
the commute took a shade
more than 45 minutes due to
the blustery conditions as the
mini snowstorm started to
complicate things over Brockway Summit and on Interstate
80. Here are a few highlights:
Three slide-offs on the slow
trip from Brockway Summit
toward Northstar one car,
one SUV and one big-rig semi.
The sight of Caltrans personnel at the Northstar intersection
on Highway 267, waving through
chained-up cars and SUVs driven
by locals who know how to give
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