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SATURDAY - 2/14 Valentine’s Day CookiesAll Day - Wildflour Baking CompanyPersonalize a heart shaped cookie with a Valentine’s Day poemBig Truck Day10:30AM to 2PM - Alpine MeadowsCheck out and sit in a real live snowcat and snowmobile!Kid’s Party in the Plaza1 to 4PM - Village at Squaw ValleyFree face painting & Family friendly music by “Forget the Roses”Free Kid’s Crafting1 to 4PM - Everything Hunky DoryCreate your own free Valentine's Card or Souvenir Button Kid’s Deck Party2 to 4PM - Alpine Meadows LodgeDJ Treez and Cookie Happy HourLight up the NightUntil 7PM - SnoVenturesNightubing and Mini-Snowmobiling, last tubing session starts at 6 PM

SUNDAY - 2/15 Free Kid’s Crafting1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky DoryCreate your own free Souvenir ButtonAprès Ski Music2 to 4PM - Village at Squaw ValleyFamily friendly music by “Chi McClean”

MONDAY - 2/16 Big Truck Day3 to 5PM - Squaw ValleyCheck out fire trucks, snowcats, bulldozers and a giant snow blower!

THURSDAY - 2/19 Big Truck Day3 to 5PM - Squaw ValleyCheck out fire trucks, bulldozers, snowcats and a giant snow blower!

FRIDAY - 2/20 Free Kid’s Crafting1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky DoryCreate your own free Souvenir ButtonKid’s Photo Booth2 to 5 PM - Rocker@SquawTake a silly photo with your friends!

SATURDAY - 2/21Crazy Helmet DayAll Day - Squaw Valley & Alpine MeadowsDecorate your helmet for the slopesFree Kid’s Crafting1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky DoryCreate your own free Souvenir ButtonAprès Ski Music2 to 4PM - Village at Squaw ValleyFamily friendly music by “A Thousand Years at Sea”Light up the NightUntil 7PM - SnoVenturesNightubing and Mini-Snowmobiling, last tubing session starts at 6 PM

EVERY DAY - 2/14 TO 2/21Hula Hoop ChallengeAll Day - Fireside Pizza CompanyHula Hoop for one minute straight and get a FREE soft serve Ice Cream Climbing Wall11AM to 4PM - SnoVenturesTry it out! No experience necessary

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Kid’s Activities & Crafts RoomFebruary 14 - 21, 10 AM to 9 PMPalisades Room, next to the Village Front Desk Arts & Crafts along with games like Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey and board games. Plus ski movies & family movies with popcorn!

07 The Ultimate Tahoe Winter 08 Tahoe Time 11 Alpenglow Mountain Festival 20 The Arts 24 Sierra Stories 30 Locals Profile

06 Lake Tahoe Facts 09 Sightseeing 10 Events 12 Snow Trails 14 Downhill Skiing 14 Warren’s World 15 Cross-Country Skiing 16 Activities 16 Announcements 17 Powder Report 18 For the Kids

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22 Puzzles 23 Horoscope 25 Entertainment Calendar 27 Spotlight 28 In the Groove

31 Tasty Tidbits 32 Restaurant Directory 34 Tastes 35 Stir It Up 36 Wine Time 38 Dining Guide

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From the Publisher

Fresh powder recently fell on Tahoe and Truckee ski resorts bringing a much-welcomed addition to our snowpack, and spurring everyone to get out and enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer.

Don’t forget to snap photos are your fun times and post them on Instagram for a chance to win 5 free lift tickets in our #CreateYourAdventure contest @TheTahoeWeekly. Post your photos by March 4 to enter to win a Snow-Bomb Platinum Pass.

Jenn Sheridan has put together “The ultimate Tahoe winter” with a checklist of fun, family friendly, and chal-lenging runs from each of our ski areas to add to your bucket list.

The Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns from Feb. 21 to March 1 featuring human-powdered activities to get everyone out exploring Tahoe from lessons and ski tours to nature treks, avalanche presentations, free yoga, to the first Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge and the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. Writer Tim Hauserman recently tried his hand at snow biking for the first time and shares his experience in “Fat bike your way through winter” in Tahoe Time, while Jenn has the details on the Backcountry Film Festival in this issue’s Spotlight.

Jennifer Gurecki inspired us with her efforts to pro-mote social change for women in poverty-stricken Kenya, all while launching Coalition Snow, a women-specific ski and snowboard company. Read more about Jennifer in this edition’s local profile. n

Several recent storms have blanketed the region in fresh powder just in time for Sugar Bowl 75th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 14 at Judah Lodge with live music, a benefit raffle, giveaways and more. See Events for details. Tell us how you’re enjoying Tahoe for a chance to win a SnowBomb Platinum Pass with five free lift tickets in our #CreateYourAdventure contest. Post your photos @TheTahoeWeekly #CreateYourAdventure until March 4. On the cover, a skier enjoys a freshly groomed run at Sugar Bowl. Photography by Cath Howard, courtesy SugarBowl.com.

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Out & About

Incline Village

Cave Rock

Eagle Rock

Donner Summit

Fannette Island

Glenbrook

StatelineSouthLake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove

Emerald Bay

Meeks Bay

Tahoma

Homewood

Tahoe Pines

Sunnyside

Dollar Hill

Carnelian BayOlympicValley

ALPINE MEADOWS

HOMEWOOD

SQUAW VALLEY

SQUAW CREEK

Tahoe Vista

Truckee

CrystalBay

TahoeCity

Kings Beach

DEEPESTPOINT

TAHOE DONNER

BOREAL

SUGAR BOWL

DONNERSKI RANCH

SODA SPRINGS

NORTHSTAR

DIAMOND PEAK

MT. ROSE

HEAVENLY

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HOPE VALLEY

SUGAR PINE POINTSTATE PARK

CAMPRICHARDSON

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NORTH TAHOEREGIONAL PARK

ROYAL GORGE

AUBURNSKI CLUB

CLAIR TAPPAAN

DONNERMEMORIALSTATE PARK

RENOINTERNATIONALAIRPORT

TRUCKEEAIRPORT

KIRKWOOD

FREELPEAK

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Donner Lake

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Permanent Population: 66,000

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

How the lake was formedAbout 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley

that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level

to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile seg-ment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1

The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has elimi-nated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wild-life in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lakeLake Tahoe is located in the states of

California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permit-ted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarityThe University of California, Davis, operates

the Tahoe Science Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The low-est average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of micro-scopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discoveryThe first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe

by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

Natural rim: 6,223’

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Shoreline: 72 miles

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

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Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Alpine Meadows > The Pacific Crest Bowls

Renamed to help identify some of Alpine Meadow’s best terrain, the Pacific Crest Bowls were named to honor the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs along the ridgeline of the resort.

The South Bowls, which include terrain accessed by High T and the Sherwood lifts, include open bowls and wide trees. The North Bowls include Wolverine, Beaver and Estelle bowls with intermediate to advanced terrain. | squawalpine.com

Boreal > 49erBest known for its terrain parks, Boreal

also offers quick groomers off the 49er lift. Enjoy laps while watching the park rats throw down from the lift. | rideboreal.com

Diamond Peak > Crystal RidgeNamed one of the World’s 100 Best Ski

Runs by CNN Travel, Crystal Ridge is a must-stop run for scenic views and photo opportunities. Stop at the summit and snap a picture of Lake Tahoe and Washoe Lake before heading down the trail. At times, skiers may feel like they are skiing into Lake Tahoe due to the stunning views. An intermediate trail, this is perfect for family photos. | diamondpeak.com

Donner Ski Ranch > The FaceA staple in Tahoe ski history, Donner

Ski Ranch was the first resort to allow snowboarding in bounds. This small ski area is big on its breathtaking views of Donner Lake, including from The Face on the frontside of the ski hill. The resort is a great place for beginner skiers and riders, who can get down from every chair lift on both sides of the mountain. | donnerskiranch.com

Heavenly > Ridge RunThe Ridge Run offers some of the best

views in Tahoe. From the top, skiers and riders can look into Desolation Wilderness and over the lake. This intermediate run takes skiers and riders to the base of the Canyon Express and the Sky Deck. | skiheavenly.com

Homewood > Rainbow RidgeBeginners can enjoy views of the lake

from Rainbow Ridge. This top-to-bottom run winds around the mountain weaving through trees and ending at the base area. | skihomewood.com

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THE ultimate Tahoe winter

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Story by Jenn Sheridan

What’s your favorite run?

We’d like to know what your favorite

run is in Tahoe. Post your photos at

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@TheTahoeWeekly #tahoepowder.

Diamond Peak | “At times, skiers may feel like they are skiing into Lake Tahoe due to the stunning views.”

Mt. Rose | “16 black diamond and double black diamond runs, some with sustained pitches of 40 degrees for more than 1,000 feet.”

Northstar | “Sugar Pine Glade is a hidden powder stash that sometimes holds fresh snow for days after a storm.”

Kirkwood > The WallThose looking for a knee-shaking experi-

ence should head up Chair 10 to The Wall. A skull and cross bones sign guards the entrance to a steep drop into the Wagon Wheel Bowl. After surviving the pitch, skiers and riders are treated to a mountain playground of natural half pipes and rollers. | Kirkwood.com

Mount Rose > The ChutesFor the ultimate adrenaline rush, head over

to The Chutes for some of the easiest access to extreme terrain in Tahoe. This 200-acre area features 16 black diamond and double black diamond runs, some with sustained pitches of 40 degrees for more than 1,000 feet. The Chutes are easily navigated from eight entry gates. For the longest drop, check out El Cap or Yellowjacket. | skirose.com

Northstar > Sugar Pine GladeAn enchanting forested run, Sugar

Pine Glade is a hidden powder stash that sometimes holds fresh snow for days after a storm. Those seeking secluded runs and fresh tracks will not be disappointed. | northstarcalifornia.com

Sierra-at-Tahoe > Huckleberry Canyon Gates

Those seeking an off-piste adventure should head to Huckleberry Canyon for a side-country experience. Accessible from five back-country gates at the top of Grandview Express, the Huckleberry Canyon is 320 acres of cliff drops, cornices, rock chutes, open bowls, gladed runs and powder pillows. Not for the faint of heart. | sierraattahoe.com

Soda Springs > Cream PuffThe perfect mountain for learning, Soda

Springs provides a great progression from beginner to intermediate and advanced trails. Start off on Cream puff to build confidence before heading on to the bigger runs. | skisodasprings.com

Squaw Valley > KT-22Known for the adrenaline-pumping

steeps, this lift offers access to runs that make the pros. Head over to Chute 75 or Moseley’s Run to test the nerves. | squawalpine.com

Sugar Bowl > Silver Belt GullyOnce a popular run for those willing to

hike, the Silver Belt Gully is now accessible from the top of the Lincoln Lift. The top of the gully provides views of Donner Lake and surrounding peaks. Skiers slip into the notch at the top of the ridge and ski through an elevator shaft just wide enough to make turns wall to wall. From there, sev-eral options are present including slipping into the Key Hole or dropping into Hot Wheels Gully. | sugarbowl.com

Tahoe Donner > Mile RunBeginners can enjoy practicing their turns

on the Mile Run. This lengthy trail wraps around the ski area boundary giving first timers the chance to practice technique. More advanced riders may enjoy Skip’s Plunge, which takes riders on an adventure through the trees. | tahoedonner.com n

Check with local resorts for conditions on these and other runs.

hether it’s rolling groomers, scenic views or adrenaline-pumping steeps you seek, Tahoe has it all. We’ve rounded up some of the best runs at each resort to create the ultimate winter. Wax those skis, buckle those boots and see how many of these runs you can carve up this season.

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“ I can climb almost anything on the fatty that I could ride on my regular bike. It’s a blast on regular dirt, as well. All I can tell you is I love it.”

iven the weather conditions we’ve been experiencing, my thoughts have turned from skiing to mountain biking. I’ve been making the hour drive to the foothills to find some sweet dirt to roll on, but I’ve also seen people riding bikes with enormous tires around Tahoe. No driving required.

I had to try it, so I connected with Mike Miller from The Gravity Shop in The Cobble- stone in Tahoe City. He set me up with one of the nice fat tire bikes he rents all winter.

What is a fat tire bike? The simple answer is that it’s a mountain bike with really big tires. The tire footprint is three times as large as a regular mountain bike. And, while nor-mal mountain bike tires are pumped to 35 psi, fat bikes have only 8 to 10 psi. This all leads to more surface area hitting the snow or dirt, and thus better traction.

It’s like driving an OHV onto deep sand. You need big, soft tires to get you through the soft stuff. Surprisingly, while the fat bikes look huge, they only weigh a few pounds more then a regular mountain bike.

On my inaugural ride, I headed steeply up Jack Pine in Tahoe City to Burton Creek State Park. I quickly discovered that it rode almost as nimbly as a normal mountain bike and took on the hills like a champ. My first challenge was as the hill became steeper and the packed sections became narrower, the bike was harder to control, especially if I ventured into the soft snow. Eventually, I reached wider, less steep,

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well-packed snow, and this is where these bikes shine. Conditions that would bring me to a screeching halt on a regular moun-tain bike, you can power right through.

Longtime local Tom Mills purchased a fat bike a few years ago. He says that he loves to ride and run, but doesn’t ski, so the fat bike has given him the opportunity to get his rid-ing workout without leaving town.

“If it’s too warm, it gets squirrely. When

it’s icy, it’s ugly. But if the conditions are right, you can really cruise. I can climb almost anything on the fatty that I could ride on my regular bike,” Mills says. “It’s a blast on regular dirt, as well. All I can tell you is I love it.”

The bikes “have certainly taken off in the last year,” says Kevin Joell of the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. “Slowly we’ll see more resorts getting on board. Many large resorts such as Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole have embraced fat bikes and been quite successful. Fat bikes could have a huge benefit to a resort in the shoulder season when coverage is too spotty for XC skiing.”

At this time, the only major local cross-country ski resort that allows fat bikes on designated trails is Royal Gorge. Both Tahoe Donner Cross-Country and Tahoe Cross

Country have entertained the idea, but the challenge is that under the wrong conditions a fat bike can ruin the groomed trail for skiers. Most likely, the solution is to create fat tire only trails, but currently there is not enough demand to justify the investment.

Miller from The Gravity Shop has found that a lot of people are skeptical of fat bikes, they are great for those who want the opportunity to ride year-round.

“You have to be aware of the conditions and where to go,” says Miller. “That is the adventurous part of fat biking.”

The best places to ride are trails or roads that have been packed down by skiers or snowmobiles. Once the cross-country ski areas have closed in the spring, those melting trails make for excellent places to ride. Miller keeps his pulse on where the

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Snow bikers take to the snow-covered trail at Thomas Creek.

A rider enjoys the Dry Pond Connector Trail on a snow bike.

riding is good based on the conditions, and is ready to pass on the information to those who come into his shop. The bikes can be rented for $35 for two hours, or $60 for the day. Purchase prices begin in the $1,300 range, with most people spending at least $2,000 for a bike.

Miller says that fat bikes “are the Hum-vee of mountain bikes. Not the fastest, but they will go through anything.”n

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Out & About


AttractionsCave Rock East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Donner Summit Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock West Shore

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top on south side.

Fannette Island

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island located in Emerald Bay home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

High Camp Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach North Shore northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking lots at North Tahoe Beach and on Brook Street. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center Tahoe City

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com

Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

Tahoe City North Shore visittahoecity.com Located at the junction of the West and North shores, Tahoe City is a popular area for shopping and dining with a number of historical sites within easy walking distance. At the wye (junction of Highways 89 & 28), visitors can see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life (open for tours in summer). Free parking lots at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Truckee

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868).

The area surrounding the Truckee Depot is a bustling shopping district with Commercial Row and Brickelltown. Stop by the Depot for a walk-ing tour. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

MuseumsDonner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org The Historical Society has a museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 and Soda Springs Road. There also is a 20-mile long interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Emigrant Trail Museum Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The ill-fated Donner Party suffered through the harsh winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party at the Emigrant Trail Museum, and the towering Pioneer Monument.

Gatekeeper’s Museum Tahoe City

Noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.Extended hours holiday periods Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org

A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the Star- bucks building, corner Tahoe & Village Blvds. TART

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily | Free

Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside the Boatworks Mall. TART

Olympic Museum Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com

Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum Homewood

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30 (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s Maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center Incline Village

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum Truckee

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Operated by the Truckee Donner Railroad Society, the Truckee Railroad museum is located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Western SkiSport Museum Donner Summit

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org

Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equip-ment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Visitors’ CentersKings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463

Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service, Truckee10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

TART: Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

SightseeingLAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

“ If adventure has a final and all-embracing motive, it is surely this: we go out because it is our nature to go out, to climb mountains, and to paddle rivers, to fly to the planets and plunge into the depths of the oceans ... When man ceases to do these things, he is no longer man.” - Wilfrid Noyce

Incline Village

Cave Rock

Eagle Rock

Donner Summit

Fannette Island

Glenbrook

StatelineSouthLake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove

Emerald Bay

Meeks Bay

Tahoma

Homewood

Tahoe Pines

Sunnyside

Dollar Hill

Carnelian BayOlympicValley

ALPINE MEADOWS

HOMEWOOD

SQUAW VALLEY

SQUAW CREEK

Tahoe Vista

Truckee

CrystalBay

TahoeCity

Kings Beach

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DONNERSKI RANCH

SODA SPRINGS

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DIAMOND PEAK

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HOPE VALLEY

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CLAIR TAPPAAN

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Lake clarityThe University of California, Davis, operates

the Tahoe Science Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The low-est average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of micro-scopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discoveryThe first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe

by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Readings taken on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS

HeavenlyBase Depth: 34”54”Kirkwood

Base Depth: 40”-121”Mt. Rose Ski AreaBase Depth: 22“-48”

LAKE TAHOE Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’ Elevation 6,222.40 | Elevation in 2014 Elevation in 2014 6,223.606 223 60

Squaw ValleyBase Depth: 18”-42”

Sugar BowlBase Depth: 14”- 53”

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Out & About

EventsVisit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

Cath Howard | Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl marks 75 years of operation this winter with a season-long schedule of events and celebrations. The Sugar Bowl Corpora-tion was formed on Oct. 13, 1938, and the ski resort officially opened for skiing on Dec. 15, 1939. Led by Hannes Schroll, an Austrian yodeler and champion skier, Sugar Bowl Resort built the first chairlift in California in the summer of 1939 on Mount Disney, a peak named after early investor Walt Disney.

To celebrate Sugar Bowl’s 75 years of operation, the resort will be holding a 75th Anniversary Celebration at Judah Lodge on Feb. 14 featuring live music by Andy Frasco, swag giveaways and prizes,

raffle items benefiting the Sugar Bowl Ski Team Foundation, drink specials and more.

Celebrations continue with on March 14 and 15 with the Rahlves’ Ban-zai down the famed Silver Belt Gully, with a special 75th anniversary celebration of Silver Belt races. And, from April 10 to 12, Sugar Bowl hosts Shred the Love, a benefit for Boarding for Breast Cancer. Along with a Rail Jam at the Switching Yard Terrain Park, there will be yoga sessions, cross-country skiing, auction, raffle, prizes and giveaways, live music at Judah Lodge, and drink specials benefiting Boarding for Breast Cancer. For more information, visit sugarbowl.com.

Sugar Bowl celebrates 75th Anniversary

EVERY TUESDAY

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts free intermediate

skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

55+ snowshoe hike Area venuesTrekkers of all abilities are welcome to join

IVGID Senior Programs for light to moder-ate hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout the region followed by lunch with fellow snowshoers at Sierra Nevada College’s Patterson Hall. $16, $13 with IVGID pass, includes hike, transportation and lunch. No hike on Feb. 17. (775) 832-1310.

Turtleneck Tuesday Skate Nights Northstar

Lace up your skates, put on your best retro skate outfit and get your groove on in the Vil-lage at Northstar for Turtleneck Tuesdays Skate Nights every week until March 31. Enjoy music from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s

Soup & Sandwich Game Night Kings Beach Family Friendly Soup & Sandwich Game

Nights are offered every Thursday through March from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center with friendly games, hot soup, sandwiches and beverages. Bring a favorite game. Entry food donation to Project MANA. Volun-teers needed. (775) 230-1066.

EVERY FRIDAY

Improve skating skills Tahoe DonnerWork on skating skills for novices on Fridays

at 9 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Cross Country. Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced instructors. $20 class, $15 trail pass. (530) 587-9484.

All-Mountain Excursions Area venuesSquaw Valley and Alpine Meadows hosts

guided All-Mountain Excursions from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays until March 27 (no tour on Feb. 20). Open to strong intermediate and above skiers and snowboarders. 13+. Meet at Squaw next to the Funitel building in the Tram Promenade, or on left side of lodge next to Hot Wheels lift at Alpine. RSVP (530) 452-4349.

Tasting Notes Olympic Valley Kick off the weekend with Friday Night Tast-

ing Notes at Plaza Bar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday until March 20. Enjoy a tasting of craft beers or specialty spirits with the purchase of one drink. Tasting includes three to four selected spirits hosted by a professional. Visit squawalpine.com.

Winemaker event Truckee Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event

every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a dif-ferent winery each week. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

Family Movie Night Tahoe DonnerEnjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at

Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. (530) 582-9669.

from 4 to 7 p.m., along with ice skating games, prizes and complimentary face painting. Free, $10 skate rentals. Visit northstarcalfirnoa.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Improve skating skills Tahoe DonnerWork on advanced skating skills on Wednes-

days at 9 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Cross Country. Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced instructors. $20 class, $15 trail pass. (530) 587-9484.

55+ ski clinic Incline VillageDiamond Peak hosts beginner, intermediate

and advanced level ski clinics for 55 and older every Wednesday until March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn to improve, adjust or modify techniques. Re-entry skiers welcome. $45 drop in. Visit diamondpeak.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory

skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conver-

sation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Participate with people shar-ing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Candid discussions about pre-deter-mined ideas elicit frank, factual dissemination of information, often with humorous anec-dotes and interjections. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. (775) 832-1310.

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory

cross-country lessons every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Courtesy Sugar Bowl

EVERY MONDAY

Improve cross-country technique Tahoe Donner

Novice cross-country skiers may join a novice kick and glide course at Tahoe Donner Cross Coun-try at noon on Mondays. Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced in-structors. $20 class, $15 trail pass. (530) 587-9484.

EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Snowcat tours HomewoodHomewood Mountain Resort offers skiers

and snowboarders guided snowcat tours to 750+ acres of steeps, powder bowls and gladed tree runs off Ellis Peak through the rest of the season. $399. RSVP (530) 525-2992.

EVERY SATURDAY

Telemark workshops Northstar Learn how to tele or hone your skills at

Northstar’s weekly telemark workshops at 10 a.m. at the cross country center until April 25. Clinics alternate weekly between beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Check schedule. $82, does not include lift ticket. Telemark demo equipment available for rent. RSVP (530) 562-2218.

Ripperoo Parade NorthstarCome and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski

& Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar from 3:45 to 4 p.m. every Saturday until April 11. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:45 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Last Tracks Incline VillageEnjoy beautiful views of Lake Tahoe from

Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak while tasting fine wines or craft brews paired with tasty ap-petizers during Last Tracks every Saturday from until April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Intermediate level only. 21+. $34. RSVP diamondpeak.com.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory

skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

FEB. 12 | ThursdayHeart Health talk, cooking demo Incline Village

Incline Village Community Hospital hosts a Heart Health Talk and cooking demo from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room with a heart-healthy food demo, lunch, and talk on heart healthy foods. Free. RSVP by Feb. 10. (775) 888-4262.

Toddler Story Time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts a Toddler

Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 6 months to 3 years with stories, puppets, music and movement. (775) 832-4130.

Kids & Horses talk Tahoe City North Tahoe AAUW host a program with

Bill Pifer of Kids & Horses at 1 p.m. at the Tahoe Yacht Club. Open to everyone. Contact [email protected].

Paws 2 Read program Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts Paws to Read

for children of all ages from 4 to 5 p.m. to read a book to a friendly dog for beginner readers. Children receive a free book. (775) 832-4130.


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Cold Water Survival talk TruckeeThe Truckee Civil Air Patrol will be hosting a

cold water survival talk at 6 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport with Jerry Gilmore of the North Lake Tahoe U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. A video presentation is hosted by Dr. Gordon Gies-brecht, professor of Thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Q&A follows. (530) 587-4119.

Winter film series Olympic Valley Alpenglow hosts its Winter Film Series

featuring Emily Harrington at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge. Harrington, one the top rock climbers in the world, with her show, “The Long Way,” documenting a National Geographic expedition of adventure, suffering and ultimate reward in the remote jungles and high altitude peaks of Myanmar. Free. All ages. Visit alpen-glowsports.com.

FEB. 13 | Friday Eagle monument unveiling Truckee

Join the Town of Truckee in unveiling the Victory Highway Eagle Monument at the new Brickelltown Streetscape at 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Donner Pass Road and Spring Street.

Parents’ Night Out Incline VillageKids ages 5 to 11 will have the chance to

experience fun at the Recreation Center and parents will get an evening off from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The schedule is packed full of fun, pizza and salad, games, swimming, arts and crafts, and a movie. $25, $20 with IVGID pass. RSVP by Feb. 11. (775) 832-1310.

Mountain Table Dinner NorthstarNorthstar hosts a Mountain Table Din-

ner featuring MacMurray Ranch at Zephyr Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. with a menu featuring California-sourced ingredients. $120. RSVP northstarcalifornia.com.

Super Bowl ad talk TruckeeSierra College hosts its Insights presentations

at the college at 6:30 p.m. Tonight features “Four million dollars for 30 seconds: Are Super Bowl Ads worth it?” with Kurt Heisinger. Refresh-ments provided. Limited space. Free. RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com.

FEB. 13-16 | Friday-Monday Avalanche education Truckee

North American Ski Training Center hosts an AIARE certified Level 2 avalanche education with classroom and field training. Skier levels 6 to 9. RSVP skinastc.com.

FEB. 14 | SaturdayDemo Day Norden

Enjoy a free cross-country demo day at Royal Gorge with demos available in the Village at Sugar Bowl at 9 a.m. featuring reps from Salo-mon, Fischer, Rossignol and Atomic.

Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to

Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Family snowshoe class Donner Summit REI hosts a Family Snowshoe Class from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donner Summit Sno-Park with instructor Spenser Halterman. $70, $50 members, $20 child, $10 member child. $5 Sno-Park Pass required. Visit rei.com.

Historical snowshoe tour TahomaEnjoy a history-filled Snowshoe Tour at

Sugar Pine Point State Park at 11 a.m. around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and along Lake Tahoe’s shore. Park in Day Use area. Free, $10 parking. Bring equipment.


SATURDAY, FEB. 21

8 a.m. | Community Nordic SkiA community Nordic ski event with Olympian and LUNA athlete Katarina Nash.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | AIARE Avalanche Level 1 A certified level 1 classroom and field clinic presented by Rich Meyer from Feb. 21 to 23. Must attend all three days for certification. $60.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski TourLed by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigan

9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga: Snow FlowLed by local yogi Hanni Schwiesow

7 p.m.-midnight | Dynafit NachtspektakelA European-inspired ski touring event with catered dinner and drinks. Price TBA

SUNDAY, FEB. 22

8 a.m. | Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge Lake Tahoe’s first fat bike race featuring 5km, 10km and 20km races. $10. New to fat bikes? Check out this issue’s Tahoe Time to learn more.

9-11 a.m. | Skate Skiing introA beginner/intermediate level lesson with Ben Grasseschi

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Splitboard TourLed by certified guide Julian Hanna and split-board.com

9 a.m.-noon | Natural History Snowshoe TourLed by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science

MONDAY, FEB. 23

9-11 a.m. | Classic Skiing introA beginner/intermediate level lesson with former Far West Coach Ben Grasseschi

Noon | Avalanche Beacon PracticeJoin Alpenglow beacon specialist Jason Layh for practice and fine tuning

6:30-10 p.m. | Wine, Women and WaxA women’s-only ski wax clinic with wine, cheese and fun. Presented by Tahoe Back-country Women

TUESDAY, FEB. 24

9-11 a.m. | Women’s Skate SkiingA beginner/intermediate level lesson with professional LUNA triathlete Kara Lapoint


7 p.m. | Snow Safety Presentation Join world-renowned avalanche forecaster, author and head of the Utah Avalanche Center Bruce Tremper for an evening of avalanche safety, trends and technology.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25

9 a.m.-noon | Snow Safety Field Session Join head forecaster of the Utah Avalanche Center Bruce Tremper and the Sierra Ava-lanche Center on a snow study focused upon avalanche safety. Fundraiser for the Sierra Avalanche Center. $25

9-11 a.m. | Skate Skiing lessonA beginner/intermediate level lesson with former Far West Coach Ben Grasseschi

9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow StretchLed by local Tahoe yogi Tammy Graham

Noon | Avalanche Beacon Practice Join Alpenglow beacon specialist Jason Layh for practice and fine tuning

7 p.m. | Backcountry BasicsJoin forecasters from the Sierra Avalanche Center for an evening of introductory avalanche education

THURSDAY, FEB. 26


3 p.m. | The Cobblestone RelaysA European-inspired Nordic Relay through downtown Tahoe City. $10

7 p.m. | Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film FestivalA fun night of film shorts celebrating the back-country experience to benefit Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. $10. See Spotlight in this issue for details.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow FlowLed by local yogi Hanni Schwiesow

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Get Out More TourA mobile education series that brings Skiing and Backpacker Magazine’s authoritative editorial advice to life

Noon | Can You Dig It?A friendly team competition showcasing the importance of teamwork during an avalanche burial scenario. Teams of 4 will compete for fastest times and prizes. Presented by Craig Dostie of earnyourturns.com

5 p.m. | Great Ski Race Wax ClinicHow to wax your skis for the Great Ski Race, hosted by TOKO wax specialist Roger Chaney

SATURDAY, FEB. 28

9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow StretchLed by local yogi Tammy Graham

9-11 a.m. | Community Nordic Ski A community classic ski event with Olympian Glen Jobe

9-11 a.m. | Natural History Snowshoe TourLed by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Splitboard TourLed by certified guide Julian Hanna and split-board.com. Splitboards only

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lake Tahoe Nordic Demo EventTry out the latest cross-country ski gear by brands including Salomon, Fischer, Madshus, Atomic, Atlas, MSR, Toko, and more

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Get Out More TourA mobile education series that brings Skiing and Backpacker Magazine’s authoritative editorial advice to life

10 a.m.-noon | Snowshoe TrekLed by Tahoe Rim Trail Association

Noon | Biathlon Clinic Led by Auburn Ski Club’s Dave Eastwood

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

9 a.m. | The Great Ski RaceLake Tahoe’s premiere Nordic race celebrates its 38th Anniversary

9 a.m.-1p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski TourLed by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigancontinued on page 12

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he Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns from Feb. 21 to March 1 featuring avalanche instruc-tion, guided back-country, splitboard and snowshoe tours, natural history excursions, Nordic instruction and racing. The festival also includes film, presenta-tion and equipment demos. The Alpenglow Mountain Festival is geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusiasts, offering a range of activities for all interests and ability levels.

Most activities are free unless otherwise noted and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for events, visit alpenglowsports.com.

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SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

TruckeeCABIN CREEK TRAIL LEVEL: Easy to moderateA marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892The park is mostly fl at and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fi elds, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAKLEVEL: Moderate to strenuousA marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Fol-low unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEMLEVEL: Easy to strenuousUnmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMITLEVEL: Easy to moderateAn unmarked route follows the road up to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

North ShoreBROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuousBrockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to moderateSki or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

TAHOE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to strenuousOn Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobil-ers, so try skiing during the week.

West ShoreBLACKWOOD CANYON LEVEL: Moderate to strenuousThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: EasyMeeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic cross-country trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake TahoeTAYLOR CREEK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly fl at and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. Sno-Park Permit required.*

All activities are weather dependent.*Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or fi nd locations at (916) 324-1222.

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FEB. 14 | Saturday CONTINUED

Group Wedding Ceremony NorthstarNorthstar invites skiers and snowboarders

to declare their union this Valentine’s Day in the first Ski, tōst & be Married! group wedding ceremony on the mountain for anyone interested in professing their love, renewing their vows or and becoming legally married. Following the cer-emony, guests will share a tōst at 2 p.m., spend the afternoon skiing and snowboarding, and then celebrate at a reception in The Village at North-star featuring specials on signature cocktails from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the rink-side Cabana Bars. The celebration will continue until 8:30 p.m. with live music, ice skating and relaxing in the lounge area by fire pits. Guests wishing to be legally married must obtain a Placer County marriage license. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

75th Anniversary Party Norden Sugar Bowl celebrates its 75th Anniversary at

Mt. Judah Lodge with live music, prizes, drinks, raffle and more. Visit sugarbowl.com.

Winemaker event Tahoe City

Uncorked Tahoe City hosts a winemaker event from 5 to 7 p.m. with Sean Minor of Sean Minor Wines. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

Stargazing Snowshoe Tour Northstar Northstar hosts telescopic viewing with

Star Guide and poet Tony Berendsen starting with a guided snowshoe tour at 5 p.m. Fea-tures laser tour of the night sky and viewings with Celestron telescopes. $59, $42 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcali-fornia.com.

Full Moon Yurt Dinner Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts Full Moon Yurt

Dinner with guest Chef Dough Baehr to benefit Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. (530) 583-1430.

Black Tie & Tales NorthstarHumane Society of Truckee-Tahoe hosts its

annual Black Tie & Tails benefit at The Ritz-Carlton with a black-tie optional event from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Bring your canine companion to this red-carpet event with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music, dancing and more. $175. Limited tickets. RSVP (530) 582-2468.

FEB. 14-15 | Saturday-Sunday Moonlight snowshoe & dinner Alpine Meadows

Enjoy a snowshoe tour and Alps-inspired meal at Alpine Meadows’ mid-mountain Chalet with a snowshoe hike from Alpine Meadows Lodge to The Chalet, with a four-course dinner. Seating times at 5:30, 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. $69 adults, $35 child. RSVP (800) 403-0206.

FEB. 14-16 | Saturday-MondayAvalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a three-day AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. $450. RSVP alpineskills.com.

FEB. 14-21 | Saturday-Saturday Kid-O-Rama Area venues

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows host the 6th

annual Kid-O-Rama with street parties, live music, cookie happy-hour, free face painting, kid-approved game and craft room, and Big Truck Day from 3 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 19 in the Village at Squaw Valley and on Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alpine Meadows. Light Up the Night will take over the SnoVentures Activity Zone with snow tubing and mini-snowmobiling from 4 to 7 p.m. at Squaw Valley on Feb. 14 and 21. Tubing lanes will be lit with colored lights and there will be free glow sticks. See For the Kids in this issue for details. Visit squawalpine.com.

FEB. 15 | Sunday Avalanche clinic Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a AIARE Intro to Avalanche Safety clinic. $169 includes lift tickets. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Avalanche workshop Norden Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE

Avalanche Level 1 Refresh course. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Anderson Ridge Tour Norden Alpine Skills International hosts an Anderson

Ridge Tour starting from Mount Lincoln. $165, does not include one-way Sugar Bowl lift ticket. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Bartender competition HomewoodThe West Shore Bartender Competition’s Top

10 Competitors have been chosen and are ready to battle it out from 2 to 5 p.m. Justincredible DJ will be announcing, and each bartender will be mixing to his or her own beat. Try 10 different cocktails from 10 competitors. $5 advance, $10 at the door. RSVP (530) 525-5200.

Family Snowshoe Tour NorthstarNorthstar hosts a family snowshoe tour for

all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies. $49, $29 12 and younger, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Full moon snowshoe Incline Village Enjoy a Full Moon Snowshoe Hike to

Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge from 5 to 9 p.m. for ages 9 and older. Light fare available for purchase at the lodge. Register (775) 832-1310.

Twilight Snowshoe Tour Northstar Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour

at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcali-fornia.com.

Transceiver clinic Olympic Valley Squaw Valley Professional Ski Patrol hosts

free avalanche transceiver workshops at 5:30 p.m. at the office in the Red Dog Complex on the 1st and 15th of each month through March 15. All ages. Visit squawalpine.com.

FEB. 16 | Monday Guided run, trunk show Olympic Valley

Resort at Squaw Creek hosts Finding Ta-dasana, a day with lululemon athletica, featuring a guided run with Danielle Brooks at 10 a.m., a yoga class with Sherry McConkey from 11 a.m., and a lululemon trunk show at noon. Open to public. Free. Lunch options available. Visit squawcreek.com.

FEB. 17 | Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration Northstar

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with activities at Northstar including an on-mountain Scaven-ger Hunt, the Saint Gabriel Celestial Brass Band performing from 1 to 4 p.m., Mardi Gras Mask Face Painting in the Village from 3 to 6 p.m., the Fat Tuesday Whiskey Dinner at 6 p.m. at Tavern 6330’, and Mardi Gras celebrations during Turtleneck Tuesday at the ice skating rink. Dress in gold and purple, wear costumers and Mardi Gras masks. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Whiskey Dinner NorthstarEnjoy a five-course culinary experience

inspired by Southern flair paired with a variety of whiskey pairings at TC’s Pub for Fat Tuesday. $85. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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FEB. 18 | WednesdaySilver Peak tour Olympic Valley

Alpine Skills International hosts a Silver Peak tour. $165 RSVP alpineskills.com.

Heart Health talk TruckeeTahoe Forest Hospital hosts a Heart Health

Talk from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Eskridge Conference Room on Eat to Your Heart’s Health. Free. (530) 582-7419.

Family Story Time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts a Family Story Time

from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children of all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

FEB. 19 | Thursday Toddler Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Toddler Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 6 months to 3 years with stories, puppets, music and movement. (775) 832-4130.

Tahoe Weekly mixer Tahoe City Tahoe Weekly magazine hosts a mixer with

the North Lake Tahoe Chamber at the Tahoe City Visitor Center from 5 to 7 p.m. with drinks, appetizers and giveaways to celebrate the launch of our Tahoe Powder and Tahoe Summer maga-zines. Catered by Bridgetender Tavern & Grill with wine from Merlot Family Vineyards. Open to members and prospective members.

Canine companion talk Incline VillageFinding Your Ideal Canine Companion is the

topic of this talk at Tahoe Environmental Research Center with Drs. Benjamin and Lynette Hart of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine at 6 p.m. at the center. They will present new information on breed-specific and gender-specific behavioral profiles on dogs most commonly chosen as companions in the mountains. No-host social at 5:30. Visit tahoe.ucdavis.edu.

Lake Tahoe Railway talk TruckeeTruckee Donner Historical Society host the

Truckee Railroad History Alive! series at 7 p.m. fea-turing a talk on Lake Tahoe Railways and Transpor-tation Company with Jerry Blackwell of the Truckee Donner Railroad Society at the Veterans’ Memorial Building. (530) 582-0893 or truckeehistory.org.

FEB. 20 | Friday Peak performance talk Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley Institute presents Steven Kotler, an award-winning journalist, co-founder of the Flow Genome project and New York Times best-selling author, at Olympic Village Lodge at 6:30 p.m. Kotler explores the frontier science of flow, an optimal state of consciousness in which we perform and feel our best. Kids program at 5:30 with Kotler. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30. $25 adult, $10 12 and younger, free members. Tickets squawvalleyinstittute.org.

FEB. 20-22 | Friday-SundayAvalanche education Truckee

North American Ski Training Center hosts an AIARE certified Level 1 avalanche education with classroom and field training. Skier levels 6 to 9. RSVP skinastc.com.

FEB. 21 | SaturdayMountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival opens today with a Community Nordic Ski at 8 a.m., a Guided Backcountry Ski Tour at 9 a.m., Moun-tain Yoga at 9 a.m., and the start of a three-day Avalanche workshop. Join the Dynafit Nachts-pektakel at 7 p.m. for a ski tour and dinner. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Intro to telemark Norden Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro

to Telemark for advanced beginner and low intermediate alpine skiers. $165, $225 includes lift pass. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Andesite Ridge hike Donner SummitCarmen Carr hosts a free, guided hike to An-

desite Ridge. Call for directions. (530) 550-5192.

Backcountry Experience Incline VillageTahoe Mountain Sports hosts a Backcountry

Experience with guided back-country tours to explore terrain in Diamond Peak’s Golden Eagle Bowl from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to intermedi-ate and advanced skiers and riders. Includes demo of Dynafit touring gear. $150 includes gear, $135 for passholders, $100 for those with own alpine touring gear. RSVP (530) 536-5200.

Scavenger hunt Olympic Valley New Belgium Brewing hosts the Adventure

Scavenger Hunt at Squaw Valley for adults and kids in a mountain-wide search for clues, prizes and riddles. Costumed teams of up to four people will look for clues starting at 8:30 a.m. at KT Base Bar. Après party with raffles and prizes at KT Base Bar starts at 2 p.m. $10 entry ben-efits Biking for a Better World and the Truckee Bike Track. Visit squawalpine.com.

Clicquot in the Snow Olympic Valley PlumpJack hosts a series of Clicquot in the

Snow events featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Rose from 2 to 5 p.m. with champagne specials, DJ, snow games, giveaways, a photo booth and more. Visit plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com.

S’moresapalooza NorthstarEnjoy gourmet s’mores paired with s’mores-

themed activities, games and events in the Vil-lage at Northstar all day. Events include Golden S’mores Hunt and S’mores Scavenger Hunt at 8 a.m., DJ on Village Stage from noon to 3 p.m., Nature Valley Sampling in The Village from 1 to 4 p.m., free S’mores Time at 3:30 p.m., live band on Village Stage from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., S’mores Walk in The Village at 4:30, Roast with Ripperoo at the Village Overlook fire pit at 5, and DJ on Village Stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Winemaker event Olympic Valley Uncorked Squaw Valley hosts a winemaker

event from 5 to 7 p.m. with Kirk Venge of Venge Vineyards. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

Get Our More Winter TourBackpacker and Skiing Magazine host the Get Out More Winter Tour at Tahoe Sports Hub at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 with Tahoe locals Robin McElroy and Sarah Scott as they conclude their cross-country tour in Truckee. They have visited more than 50 venues across the country over a 5-month period, inspiring tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to get out and explore the great outdoors all winter long.

The event features a 75-minute seminar covering the challenges outdoor enthusiasts face while skiing, camping and backpacking, specialized equipment designed for winter outdoor adventures and the state of fashion in the outdoor industry. Participants will have the chance to win great outdoor gear and apparel. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit tahoesportshub.com or call (530) 582-4510.

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ALPINE MEADOWS(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL(530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days. Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

SQUAW VALLEY(530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE(775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com

9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m. Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

GRANLIBAKKEN(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 in-cludes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

DIAMOND PEAK(775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April. Police & fi re tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

THE RESORTS *Ski areas open depending on conditions.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT(530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes. College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday. Take 3, Ride Free.

KIRKWOOD(877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snow-Cat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA(530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SODA SPRINGS(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SUGAR BOWL(530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. CORE Daily Pass. Backcountry Adventure Center.

DONNER SKI RANCH(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

HEAVENLY(775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

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Out & About


Warren’s World by Warren Miller

Ski film career

’ve been lucky to have pointed my cameras at dozens of new ski resorts in America and Europe starting back in 1947 when I shot footage with my 8mm camera at a new ski resort in Colorado called As-pen. It boasted the world’s longest chairlift and lift tickets cost a whopping $4 a day, and accommodations could be purchased at Ed’s beds for $3 a night in a dorm. Of course, dormitories were all they had.

In November of 1949, I first turned my 16mm camera on the ski resort in Cali-fornia called Squaw Valley. It boasted one double chairlift, two rope tows and accom-modations for 40 people.

That was the first winter with my 16mm camera and the beginning of what became an annual pilgrimage for me traveling all over the world and then to all the Ameri-can cities to share the footage. It seemed as though I was privileged to document almost every new ski resort anyone built.

There were less than 15 chairlifts in North America and later the occasional new one in Europe such as Courchevel in France.

Most of these new ski resorts had almost no budget for marketing and I was able to camp in whatever accommodations were available and introduce my audiences to new places from Sugarbush in Vermont to the rope tows in Mammoth Mountain and everything that was built in between.

When they opened Vail in 1962, I was lucky enough to be filming in the Back Bowls one day when the total lift ticket sales for the day were $8 at this new resort where they forgot to build a parking lot so nobody could visit.

I spent a weekend flying around in a he-licopter at a new ski resort called Alpental and put a dog and pony show film together, which they showed twice and sold enough real estate to finance three chairlifts and the base lodge.

I was able to do the same thing for a resort just over the ridge from Squaw Val-ley called Alpine Meadows that worked for John Riley to parlay my film into his new ski resort.

Many of these new resorts had no mar-keting money at all so I would produce the movie and take my expenses in raw land at the same price the developers pay for it.

When Mount Snow, Vermont, cranked up its one-of-a-kind, greasy chairlift, I was there wiping grease off of my 16mm camera and smart enough to realize that no one would ever build another chairlift like it and they didn’t.

When Chamonix, France, decided to build a new gondola I was lucky enough to fly to the summit with a world champion skier in a French army helicopter and film the first person at 10,000 vertical feet to cut untracked powder and bring it back to my audiences in the United States and Canada.

I think I was the luckiest guy in the world to ever own a 16mm camera and a pair of skis and boots, with an airplane ticket to document this new industry called skiing.

I filmed the birth of Keystone, Copper Mountain and Breckenridge, and watched a four-lane freeway change from an 1½-hour drive from Denver to a 7-hour traffic jam on the weekend.

I’ve been witness to the creation of the world’s only private ski and golf resort in Montana called the Yellowstone Club that is becoming so popular it doesn’t need any movies made for it.

Over the years, I managed to participate in the creation of 65 feature-length ski films that averaged between 15 and 20 dif-ferent ski resorts each year.

The first year that Walt Stopa started up this manmade snow machine in Wisconsin, luck was again on my side when I intro-duced manmade snow to tens of thousands of people that first year.

My cameras have documented skiing on a volcano that was blowing up every day between 3:30 and 4 p.m. but that was in New Zealand back in 1968. A few days later, five of us left the summit of a glacier after dark in a helicopter and arrived for a late dinner at the hotel along with triple gold medal winner Jean Claude Killy and his teammate, Leo LaCroix.

In today’s world of lightweight elec-tronic, high-performance cameras and editing capabilities, the visual capabilities of reproducing nature are much easier than the cameras and editing equipment we used in the old days.

Today, there are new generations of ski and snowboard filmmakers and I applaud every one of them for exploring the limits of their horizons.

My only wish is for there to be more new and bigger resorts for them to film.

We were lucky when I was making mov-ies because we only had one format, the 16mm film, a 16mm projector, a dark room and exciting images on a white screen.

Back in those good old days, we tried to make the images as big as possible to replicate the great outdoors.

I’ve been asked quite often if I had my career to do over, would I change anything? The only thing I would change would be to get along with a lot less sleep and make a lot more movies. n

Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

“ I was able to do the same thing for a resort just over the ridge from Squaw Valley called Alpine Meadows that worked for John Riley to parlay my film into his new ski resort.”

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AUBURN SKI CLUB (530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com

3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com

Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9444, x2 | tahoedonner.com

Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Opens at 7 a.m. for passhold-ers Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days only). *Weekends & holidays.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30. Trails open with no rentals all other days. Night skiing every Saturday until 8 p.m. Sledding.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

Maps available at North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Sled hill, snow play area.

GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AREA (800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

Open Fri.-Sun. & holidays. Tubing area & warming hut open daily.

CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE (530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

Free shuttle to Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch & Sugar Bowl. Overnight wilderness huts.

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com

Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com

Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Trail fee includes Gondola. Nordic geocaching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (530) 541-4660 x717

Groomed several times a week.

ROYAL GORGE (530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Day lodge & 3 cafés along trail. Offers snowbiking & snowkiting.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov

Winter camping (call for availability). Guided cross-country and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org

Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate lessons Wed., Sat. & Sun.; free beginner cross-country lessons Thurs. $18 Nordic Neighbor pass.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK (530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS (530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Snowshoe & cross-country lessons, rentals (cash or check only).

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Warren’s World by Warren Miller

Ski film career FEB. 21 | Saturday CONTINUED

Twilight Snowshoe Tour Northstar Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at

5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snow-shoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcalifornia.com.

Glowstick parade & carnival Tahoe DonnerTahoe Donner Downhill hosts the Children’s

Glowstick Parade and carnival. Details TBA. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Snowshoe Star Tour Tahoe VistaTahoe Adventure Company and Tony

Berendsen host a Snowshoe Star Tour at North Tahoe Regional Park from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring natural history and astronomy. Enjoy snacks and hot drinks, along with a star tour, telescope view-ing and more. Easy to moderate. $75 per person. RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Squaw Valley Prom Olympic Valley Ocean’s Eleven is the theme for the 11th

annual Squaw Valley Prom starting at 8 p.m. at Olympic House featuring six bars, live music, a bigtruck headwear sew on site, photo booth, screen printing, videos, drink specials and more to benefit High Fives Foundation and CHARI-TYSMITH. Sells out. $100 couple, $200 single. Tickets squawvalleyprom.com.

FEB. 21-22 | Saturday-Sunday Benefit ski days Norden

Auburn Ski Club hosts benefit ski days for the Sierra Avalanche Center with $10 trail passes. Tickets online only sierraavalanchecenter.org.

50th Anniversary Event Donner Summit Come celebrate Boreal Mountain Resort’s 50th

anniversary in style with a beer garden, ski and snowboard races daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., live music from 3 to 8, and more. Visit rideboreal.com.

Summit Deck & Grille Can Fest Northstar The Summit Deck & Grill Can Fest comes

to Northstar from noon to 3 p.m. located on top of Mount Pluto, steps away from the tops of the Comstock and Backside lifts. Taste award-win-ning can brews from 21st Amendment Brewery, Oskar Blues Brewery, Anderson Valley Brewing and Great Basin Brewing Company. 21+ only. Accessible to skiers and snowboarders only, no foot passengers. $20 includes four beer samples and lunch. Visit northstarcalifornioa.com.

FEB. 22 | Sunday Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues with the Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge at 8 a.m., Skate Skiing intro at 9, Guided Backcountry Splitboard Tour at 9 a.m., and Natural History Snowshoe Tour at 9. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Snowshoe hike Area venueTahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts a

guided natural history snowshoe hike from 9 a.m. to noon as part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. Will Richardson will lead the hike and discuss natural history issues related to winter ecology, namely how various animals and plants cope with the short days, heavy snows and freezing temperatures. No dogs. Limited space. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Ski tour Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts Paco’s Ski

Fondo tour featuring a long course for the adven-turous and a shorter course for the less energetic with lunch and a raffle drawing. $30 adults, $20 18 and younger. Visit tahoedonner.com.

FEB. 22-23 | Sunday-MondayAll Conditions/All Terrain clinic Olympic Valley

North American Ski Training Center hosts an All Conditions/All Terrain clinic at Squaw Valley for skiers that want to build stronger technique for all mountain skiing, as well as for those that are starting to make the transition from groomed terrain to off-piste terrain. Skier levels 6 to 9. RSVP skinastc.com.

FEB. 23 | Monday Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues with a Classic Skiing intro at 9 a.m., Avalanche Beacon Practice at noon, and Wine, Women and Wax at 6:30 p.m. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

FEB. 24 | Tuesday Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues with a Women’s Skate Skiing clinic at 9 a.m., Guided Backcountry Ski Tour at 9, and Snow Safety Presentation at 7 p.m. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

FEB. 25 | Wednesday Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues with a Snow Safety Field Session at 9 a.m., Skate Ski-ing lesson at 9, Mountain Yoga at 9, Avalanche Beacon Practice at noon, and Backcountry Basics talk at 7 p.m. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Heart Health talk TruckeeTahoe Forest Hospital hosts a Heart Health

Talk from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Eskridge Conference Room on The Heart of the Matter: Women and Heart Disease. Free. (530) 582-7419.

Dr. Suess Story Time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts a Dr. Suess

Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. with stories and crafts to honor Dr. Suess. (775) 832-4130.

Wine dinner Olympic Valley PlumpJack Café hosts a Master Sommelier

Wine Dinner with Reggie Narito featuring se-lected wines paired with Chef Wyatt Dufresne’s four-course menu along with a discussions on the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Deductive Tasting Method. No-host social hour with the sommelier at 6 p.m., lecture at 6:30 and seating at 7. RSVP (530) 583-1578.

FEB. 26 | Thursday Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow Mountain Festival continues with a Guided Backcountry Ski Tour at 9 a.m., Cob-blestone Relays at 3 p.m., and Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival at 7 p.m. See feature in this issue. RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Toddler Story Time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts a Toddler

Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 6 months to 3 years with stories, puppets, music and movement. (775) 832-4130.

Steam Party Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts a Steam Party

from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring new science, technol-ogy, engineering, art and math toys to try out. (775) 832-4130.

Business mixer TruckeeTruckee Donner Chamber of Commerce

hosts a business mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1882 Bar & Grill, located at the River Street Inn.

Backcountry Film Festival Tahoe City The Winter Wildlands Alliance brings the

10th annual Backcountry Film Festival celebrat-ing the human powder experience through film to Tahoe Art Haus. The festival includes full-length films and short clips from some of the best production companies. See Spotlight in this issue. Trailer winterwildlands.org.

Get Our More Winter Tour TruckeeBackpacker and Skiing Magazine host the

Get Out More Winter Tour at Tahoe Sports Hub at 7 p.m. with Tahoe locals Robin McElroy and Sarah Scott as they conclude their cross-country tour in Truckee. Features a 75-minute seminar covering the challenges outdoor enthu-siasts face while skiing, camping and backpack-ing, specialized equipment designed for winter outdoor adventures and the state of fashion in the outdoor industry. Free. (530) 582-4510 or tahoesportshub.com.

Events continued from page 13

*All activities are weather dependent.Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or fi nd locations at (916) 324-1222.

APEX BUNGY (530) 563-8055 | northstarcalifornia.com Bungy Trampoline for all ages in Village at Northstar. TART

SKY JUMP (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Weekends & holidays. TART

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK (530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 550-8133 | dogsledadventure.com Enjoy dog sled tours for all ages through Squaw Meadow with Wilderness Adventures. Open as conditions permit.

NORTHSTAR (530) 562-3689 | northstarcalifornia.com 9,000-square-foot skating rink. Free access, skate rentals. TART

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 583-6300 | squawcreek.com Experience ice skating at this outdoor rink.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or fi gure skating rentals. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rent-als, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen” (530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fi tness, 1-meter spring diving board, infl atable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | squaw.comSwimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens in spring. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefi t.netHigh Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.comHeadwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.comCommunity Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.comTubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds. All ages.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

MOUNT ROSE Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTHSTAR (530) 562-2013 | northstarcalifornia.com Tubing at Mid-Mountain above Gondola. Must be at least 42” tall. TART

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snow-boards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes. Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track. No personal tubes/saucers.

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

TAHOE CITY Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.comSledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER (530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds.

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK (530) 580-8439 | squaw.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

SAND HARBOR (775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.Sat. & Sun.

ADVENTURE

SLEDDING & TUBING

SLEIGH RIDES

DOG SLED TOURS

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AnnouncementsMatt Peterson | Boreal

Boreal celebrates 50th with Banked Slalom

Celebrate Boreal Mountain Resort’s 50th anniversary and support the High Fives Founda-tion during the Banked Slalom and Brewfest on Feb. 21 and 22 featuring costume races to benefit the High Fives Foundation. The races include two runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days followed by music and an après party featuring a beer garden and awards. The Great Snowboard Race will be on Feb. 21 and the Great Ski Race will be on Feb. 22. The après party goes from 3 to 8 p.m. both days with a DJ on the Boreal Outdoor Deck.

The cost to race is $25 and benefits the High Fives Foundation, and competitors may purchase a lift ticket for $36. Space is limited and registration will be taken on the day of the event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge if slots are available. For more informa-tion or to register, visit rideboreal.com.

AAUW hosts Kids & Horses talkBill Pifer will be the North Tahoe

AAUW guest speaker from Kids & Horses on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Tahoe Yacht Club. This facility/organization was founded in 1999 with its mission to pro-vide safe and educational equine-assisted therapeutic riding to children and adults with disabilities. Everyone is welcome to this informative and inspiring meet-ing. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Register for Polar Bear SwimRegistration is open for the 27th annual

Polar Bear Swim set for 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28 at Gar Wood’s as part of SnowFest. Enjoy snacks and a raffle at Gar Woods following the swim. For more information or to register, visit garwoods.com/calendar.

Enter SnowFest ParadeThe annual SnowFest Parade in Kings

Beach takes place at 11:30 a.m. on March 7. The parade features entries from local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Spectators are invited to enjoy a day of SnowFest activities following the parade. To participate in the parade, call (530) 546-9000. For more information, visit tahoes-nowfestival.com.

Free astrology classes offeredJoin Michele Hagan as she discusses dif-

ferent love styles for healthy and successful relationships. No astrology knowledge is necessary to attend. Classes are offered on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon at the North West Library in Reno and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. To reserve a spot, visit healthastrologer.com or call (530) 414-5566.

Join creative writing workshopTangled Roots Writing is offering a new

Monday Night Creative Writing Work-shop Series from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays from Feb. 23 to March 30.Work on craft and technique through writing prompts for fiction, nonfiction and poetry. The cost is $140. For more information, call (530) 386-3901 or visit karenaterrey.blogspot.com.

High Fives expands missionThe Lake Tahoe-based High Fives

Foundation has updated its mission state-ment to support the dreams of mountain action sports athletes by raising injury prevention awareness while providing resources and inspiration to those who suffer life-altering injuries. High Fives’ enhanced mission statement increases the number of athletes who will benefit from the Foundation’s program services. High Fives will now be able to serve both the winter action and mountain action sports communities. High Fives currently has several programs in place designed to pro-vide financial support to injured athletes, promote injury prevention awareness and provide healing resources. To learn more, visit highfivesfoundation.org.

Gatekeeper’s museum seeks itemsThe Gatekeepers museum seeks new

items for an exhibit celebrating area resorts. The list includes ski suits and swimsuits from the 1900s to 1970s resort brochures pre-1990s and early photographs of resort exteriors and interiors, as well as resort items. For more information, call Rebecca at (530) 582-1762 or e-mail [email protected].

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

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Out & About


Powder Report

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

Support the Incline Bike ProjectIncline Bike Project is committed to the

promotion of bicycling in North Tahoe and is circulating a petition for a pump track and bike park in Incline Village.

The chartering mission of the Incline Bike Project is the construction of a world-class bike park with pump track and various skills areas in Incline Village. The Incline Bike Project is seeking signatures on the petition showing support to IVGID for a pump track and bike park. For more information, visit inclinebikeproject.org.

Join Face/Off Friday rail jamsKick off the weekend with Face/Off Fri-

day rail jams, giveaways and drink specials at Diamond Peak. Throw down your best tricks or just join in on the fun at Face/Off Fridays. Spectators may watch the compe-tition from the Loft Bar deck, with Happy Hour drink and food specials begin at 4 p.m. The cost to participate is $10, and lift tickets are not required. For more informa-tion, visit diamondpeak.com.

Race your sweetieCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a

weekend of activities, racing, and food and drink specials in The Village at Northstar on Feb. 14 and 15. The Epic Mix Race Course will be transformed into Cupid’s Course for couples and friends to race head to head with race fees benefitting Tahoe SAFE Alliance. Additionally, enjoy a scavenger hunt, face painting and Valen-tine’s photos. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Jibs 4 Kids expandsJibs 4 Kids is a freestyle competition

geared toward kids ages 12 and younger at Homewood. The competition is open to kids of all skill levels with the goal of im-proving park riding abilities and celebration a passion for snowsports. This season the event has expanded to include events on Feb. 14 and March 14. For more informa-tion, visit skihomewood.com.

Northstar hosts ButterBox Rail JamNorthstar hosts the Mountain Dew But-

ter Box Rail Jam on Feb. 21 with skiers and riders of all ages invited to compete. Terrain park crews will build a variety of features to challenge competitors to show off his or her skills. Prizes are awarded to winners in each age bracket. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Camp Richardson hosts cocktail raceCamp Richardson hosts the popular

Snowshoe Cocktail Race scheduled this season on Feb. 21 and March 21. There’s no entry fee, just come and enjoy this fast-paced race with cocktail in hand. For more information, visit camprichardson.com.

Mt. Rose hosts Chutes FestAdvanced skiers and riders put it on the

line choosing the best route down the El Cap chute at Mt. Rose for prizes in the annual Chutes Fest on Feb. 21. Excellent technical skiing and riding is often favored over high speeds and antics. For more information, visit skirose.com.

Take the Fat Bike ChallengeAlpenglow Sports has announced the

Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge on Feb. 22 at the Tahoe Cross Country Center. Lake Tahoe’s first fat bike race features 5km, 10km and 20km races. The entry fee is $10. This new event is part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. For more information, visit alpenglowsports.com.

Auburn Ski Club hosts races Auburn Ski Club hosts the Chuck Lyda

Biathlon on Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race.

The President’s Cup Freestyle Race on Feb. 16 is a 10K USSA sanctioned men’s race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. Pre-registration for events may be done at athleteinyou.com. And, a USSA membership is required to earn USSA points at all races. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Join Banked Slalom for Boreal’s 50th Celebrate Boreal Mountain Resort’s 50th

anniversary and support the High Fives Foundation during the Banked Slalom and Brewfest on Feb. 21 and 22 featuring costume races to benefit the High Fives Foundation. The races include two runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days followed by music and an après party at 3 p.m. fea-turing a beer garden and awards. The Great Snowboard Race will be on Feb. 21 and the Great Ski Race will be on Feb. 22. The cost is $25 and competitors may purchase a lift ticket for $36. Space is limited and regis-tration will be taken on the day of the event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge if slots are available. For more information or to register, visit rideboreal.com.

The Rahlves Banzai Tour returns on Feb. 21 and 22 at Alpine Meadows. Skiers and board-ers go head-to-head in a ski cross format over natural terrain for a chance at a piece of the $80,000 prize purse. On March 7 and 8, competitors head to Kirkwood. The tour con-cludes on March 14 and 15 at Sugar Bowl with an opportunity for top racers to compete against Olympic Athletes Daron Rahlves and Nate Holland. Tag #RahlvesBanzai to share training photos. For more information, visit rahlvesbanzai.com.

Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns

David Clock Photography | Courtesy Rahlves Banzai Tour

Tahoe Donner offers fun tours, racesTahoe Donner Cross Country hosts the

Paco’s Ski Fondo challenge is a tour or a race featuring a long course for the adven-turous and a shorter course for the less ener-getic on Feb. 22. Lunch and a raffle drawing are included. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for participants ages 18 and younger.

Join the fun during the Cross Country Junior Nationals by joining the Junior Na-tionals Challenge race on March 12. This is a fun, 1.5km youth and 5km adult race for locals and visiting families and coaches. The race is followed by a wine tasting and appetizers. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those 18 and younger.

The Tahoe Donner 20-year tradition of touring the Euer Valley returns on March 29, with a barbecue and live music at the new cross-country facility following the Tour d’Euer. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

Learn back-country basics Sierra Avalanche Center is offering an

evening of avalanche awareness education coupled with an inspiring slide show by special guests with a workshop at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City.

The show will cover the basics of ava-lanche safety and look into the process of group decision making. These presentations will help everyone from the novice to the ex-perienced user continue to develop the skills needed to travel safely in avalanche terrain.

The suggested donation $10 for entry includes a raffle ticket and a chance to sup-port SAC by joining the fun and winning a great prize. All proceeds benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. For more information, visit sierraavalanchecenter.com.

Join the Trail Talk seriesThe Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts

three Trail Talk sessions to educate par-ticipants on various trail topics. Each talk is free and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about equine first aid, colic and muscle abnormali-ties during the first talk on Feb. 25 at Cabela’s in Reno. Dog lovers will enjoy a presentation on canines in the back country at Cabela’s on March 11. The series will conclude with Geology of the Tahoe Rim Trail on April 28 at the El Dorado County Library. For more information, visit tahoerimtrail.org.

Join Ripperoo’s Rail Jam

Kids 12 and younger can join the Rip-peroo Rail Jams on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Northstar Resort. The introductory park clinic is free to kids on skis or snowboards and includes instruc-tion from Northstar’s Ski and Ride School coaches. Kids 12 and younger will learn the fundamentals of how to tackle his or her first rail slide and receive tips on how to ride other terrain park features. Kids also will learn general terrain park etiquette and safety. Guests must bring equipment. All participants must have parents sign a waiver and be accompanied by a parent at all times. The rail jam is subject to weather and conditions. Classes run every Friday and Saturday until March 28. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Tahoe Donner hosts fun racesTahoe Donner Downhill hosts a fun

public race series this season. The races are formatted so that anyone with an intermedi-ate skiing ability may compete. Races take place on Feb. 28 and March 14. Age catego-ries are split by male and female ages 18 and older and 17 and younger. The cost is $5 for two-race run and $1 per additional run. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

SCHEDULEEvery Wednesday55+ ski clinics diamondpeak.com

Every Friday & SaturdayRipperoos Rail Jams northstarcalifornia.com

Feb. 14Valentine’s Day Race northstarcalifornia.com

Jibs 4 Kids skihomewood.com

Feb. 15Chuck Lyda Biathlon auburnskiclub.com

Feb. 16President’s Club Freestyle auburnskiclub.com

Feb. 21Butterbox Rail Jam northstarcalifornia.com

Chutes Fest skirose.com

Feb. 21-22Banzai Tour rahlvesbanzai.com

Feb. 21-March 1 Mountain Festival alpenglowsports.com

Feb. 22Ski Fondo tahoedonner.com

Snow Bike Challenge alpenglowsports.com

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For the Kids

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

KidZone hosts holiday campKidZone Museum hosts the Ski Skate Week

Camp Let’s Play from Feb. 16 to 21 for kids ages 4- to 7-years-old with arts and crafts, singing, storytelling, science, engineering, match, games and more. Visit kidzonemusuem.org.

Family workshops offered KidZone Museum is offering a family work-

shop for all ages from 10 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 14 with Love Creations to make a vase with flow-ers available for sale. Free for members or with admissions. Non Toxic Cleaning Supplies will be offered on Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn the benefits of non-toxic cleaners, while making products with the kids designed for children and families to make things together. The cost is $5 per family. For more information or to register, visit (530) 587-5437.

Pool open during school holidaysThe Truckee Recreation Center pool will be

open during school holidays from Feb. 16 to 20, and from April 6 to 10. The cost is $4 for adult residents and $5 for non-residents, $3 for resident children and $4 for non-residents. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Truckee sports programs offeredVolleyball for girls in grades 3 to 8 will be

offered from Feb. 23 to April 18. The fee is $80.Guppy and parent swim classes for kids ages

6 months to 1½ years also is offered. This is a four-day class on Saturdays starting March 7. The cost is $36 per session.

ARC Lifeguard classes are offered from April 6 to 11. Training includes advanced first aid, waterfront skills and CPR. Participants must be able to swim 500 yards continuously, shallow dive, surface dive and tread water. The cost is $231. For more information, call (530) 582-7720.

Kids camp offeredKindred Art offers full-day classes from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. during Ski/Skate Week from Feb. 16 to 19. Each day includes a project, hike and cooking session. Classes are $45 per day and open to students ages 5 to 14. Daily projects include multimedia design, cooking classes, jewelry workshops and painting classes. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (530) 205-7336.

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Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows host the 6th annual Kid-O-Rama from Feb. 14 to 21 with street parties, live music, cookie happy- hour, free face painting, kid-approved game and craft room, and Big Truck Days.

Daily events include the CLIF Kid Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley at SnoVentures from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Fireside Hula Hoop Challenge at Squaw Valley from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hula Hoop for 1 minute and receive a free soft serve. Kids’ Crafts and Game Room at Squaw Valley will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entry is free for all families staying in The Village at Squaw Valley and $10 per child for all other guests.

The smallest of fans are invited to explore heavy-duty machinery, including groom-ing machines and snowmobiles during Big Truck Day at Alpine Meadows on Feb. 14 and on Feb. 16 and 19 at Squaw Valley. Everything Hunky Dory is hosting a free kids’ craft station on Feb. 14, 15, 20 and 21 at Squaw Valley.

Enjoy mini snowmobiles and snow tubing under the lights with free glow sticks from 4 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 21 at SnoVentures Activity Zone at Squaw. For more informa-tion, visit squawalpine.com.

DAILY 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Kids’ Crafts and Game Room11 a.m.-4 p.m. | CLIF Kid Climbing Wall 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Fireside Hula Hoop Challenge

FEB. 14Craft station10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Big Truck Day1-4 p.m. | Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating1-4 p.m. | Kids’ Party in the Plaza1- 4 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting1-4 p.m. | Face Painting2-4 p.m. | Kids Deck Party & Cookie Happy Hour4-7 pm. | Night tubing & mini snowmobiles

FEB. 151:30- 5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting2- 4 p.m. | Live family friendly music

FEB. 163-5 p.m. | Big Truck Day

FEB. 193-5 p.m. | Big Truck Day

FEB. 201:30-5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting2-5 p.m. | Kids’ Photo Booth

FEB. 21All day | Crazy Helmet Day1:30-5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting2- 4 p.m. | Live family friendly music4-7 pm. | Night tubing & mini snowmobiles

Shortcut James Shay | Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

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The ArtsThe Arts

GalleriesArt Obsessions

10052 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (916) 257-8222

Artisans Market Place10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellnessartsinwellness.org | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s GlasformsTruckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery KeokiVillage at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley | (530) 448-1500

Garrels Gallery868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg.

(775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold GalleriesBoatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Kindred Art and Folk Institute10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee

(530) 214-8935

Salvaged585 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-1025

Tahoe Arts & Gifts923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe GalleryPrim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg.

(775) 831-1314

Trunk Show475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 584-7554

Vista Gallery8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENOArte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May MuseumRancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500


in person to Marine Dageville, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161. For more information, call (530) 582-7700.

Paint, sip with Painted VineThe Painted Vine and West Shore

Café have partnered to offer step-by-step painting instruction from experienced artists while enjoying food and drink specials from West Shore Café. Classes take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 and March 8. The cost is $40 and includes painting materials. Advanced registration is requested at painted-vine.com/calendar.

Photographer featured in GalenaGalena Creek Visitor Center features

“A Photographer’s Love of the Sierra Nevada and Virginia Range” with local photographer Kevin Karl at 5:30 on Feb. 13 during a wine and cheese program.

Karl’s images have been published nationally in books, calendars, magazines,

Stollery drawings displayedTwelve pencil drawings created by David

J. Stollery III for his father’s book “Tales of Tahoe: Lake Tahoe History, Legend and Description” will be on display in the Tahoe City Library through summer 2015.

Stollery created these 12 pencil drawings for the book, which as published in the Tahoe City World, and he wrote a popular column also called “Tales of Tahoe” from 1963 to 1975.

Stollery was a child actor in several 1950s Disney programs. Most notably, he portrayed “Marty” in the television serial “Spin and Marty” on the Mickey Mouse Club. Stollery grew up to become a noted industrial designer.

The drawings will be on display through summer 2015. David Stollery Jr.’s second book, “More Tales of Tahoe,” is available in the museum gift shop.

Audubon works at NMOAThe Nevada Museum of Art is featuring

the exhibit “Explorer, Naturalist, Artist: John James Audubon and The Birds of America” until Feb. 15. In the first decades of the 19th century, Audubon created one of the greatest and most famous bodies of North American bird art known today. His more than 50 years of artistic production consisting of paintings, drawings, prints and writings resulted in the body of work for which he became most famous, “The Birds of America,” Audubon’s unparalleled effort to catalog and describe artistically and scientifically the birds of the North American continent. The prints on view in this exhibition are drawn from the collection of the Nevada Museum of Art. For more information, visit nevadaart.org.

“Embodied Place” opens at SNC“Embodied Place: Observations &

Notations” is a group exhibition juried by San Francisco artist Amy Franceschini and Sierra Nevada College Fine Arts Professor Russell Dudley running until Feb. 27.

Featuring 20 international artists, the exhibit builds on the conversation around creative problem solving and embodied place that is integral to the new Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts program.

The exhibition will open in both the Tahoe Galleries through February, with a reception and panel discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Holman Arts & Media Center. For more information, visit sierranevada.edu.

Paint, wine tasting for Valentine’s Day The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering

an evening of wine tasting and guided painting with The Painted Vine, on Feb. 14. The concept of Date Night is to provide partici-pants with a guided lesson that helps novice artists work toward creating a masterpiece that they can be proud of while spending quality time with someone they love.

Date Night will take place in Café Blue from 8 to 10:30 p.m., and will include a painting class for two, cheese and dessert stations, wine and champagne. The cost is $150, and space is limited. Specials will also be offered in Manzanita and the spa. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 562-3000.

Truckee seeks artists for storm drains

The Town of Truckee is seeking an artist to design the concept and paint a storm drain, with the goal of showcasing storm drains that flow into the Truckee River. The Town of Truckee would like to provide a creative solution to inform residents to not dump anything down the storm drains, and to remind them doing so harms the natural environment. The storm drain is be painted in May.

The competition is open to artists and design professionals. The budget is $1,000, which covers the cost of materials plus remuneration for the artists. Artists may submit multiple designs. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on March 15. Submissions may be mailed or delivered

Falls Lucy Isbell | Truckee Community Recreation Center

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The Arts


Art EventsFeb. 14 Painting & wine tasting Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Feb. 15Call to artists Truckee Open Art Studios Tour

Feb. 13Opening reception Truckee Community Rec Center

Feb. 22Painted Vine West Shore Café

Until Feb. 23Fab ‘n’ Funky art show North Tahoe Arts Center

Feb. 27Reception & panel Sierra Nevada College

Until Feb. 27 “Embodied Place” Sierra Nevada College

Until Feb. 28 “The Keepers” Incline Village Library

Lion Heart Art Show Riverside Studios

March 8Painted Vine West Shore Café

March 15Call to artists Town of Truckee

Until March 31“Rock” Truckee Community Rec Center

Until Aug. 31David Stollery III Tahoe City Library

Until Dec. 31Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

MondaysKids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

1st & 3rd WednesdayGathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

WednesdaysKids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

1st FridayFirst Fridays Riverside Studios

Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO

Feb. 13 Kevin Karl Galena Creek Visitor Center

Senior art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

Until Feb. 15John James Audubon Nevada Museum of Art

Until March 4Laura Garcia Wildflower Village

March 5-May 4Liz Penniman Wildflower Village

Every Thurs., Sat. & SunGuided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art

Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

in person to Marine Dageville, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161. For more information, call (530) 582-7700.

Paint, sip with Painted VineThe Painted Vine and West Shore

Café have partnered to offer step-by-step painting instruction from experienced artists while enjoying food and drink specials from West Shore Café. Classes take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 and March 8. The cost is $40 and includes painting materials. Advanced registration is requested at painted-vine.com/calendar.

Photographer featured in GalenaGalena Creek Visitor Center features

“A Photographer’s Love of the Sierra Nevada and Virginia Range” with local photographer Kevin Karl at 5:30 on Feb. 13 during a wine and cheese program.

Karl’s images have been published nationally in books, calendars, magazines,

newspapers and visitors’ guides. For this presentation, Karl will refine nearly a decade of images from the area from his treks along the Sierra Nevada and Virginia Range. For more information, call (775) 849-4948.

Fab ‘n’ Funky Art show, saleNorth Tahoe Arts presents its annual

Fab ‘n’ Funky art clearance showing until Feb. 23. Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories offering a variety of arts and crafts at deeply discounted prices. Works on sale include original paintings, pastels, watercolors and photography, framed prints, jewelry, pottery, glassware and more.

The Fab ‘n’ Funky sale is on display in the Main Gallery until Feb. 23. Galleries and Artisan Shop are open Wednesday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop is accepting applications for new artists. The ARTisan Shop is a co-op style retail space for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork year round. Applications may be found at northtahoearts.com.

Lion Heart Art Show returnsThe 4th annual Lion Heart Art Show

returns to Riverside Studios in February. This group exhibition and fundraiser will include both emerging and established local artists. Proceeds from the art sales will benefit the High Fives Foundation and CR Johnson Healing Center.

The Lion Heart Art Show will be held in conjunction with new work by local emerging artist Matt Tucker, a Truckee local whose work captures the kinetic energy and beauty of the Sierra athlete. Tucker’s work will be on display through February. For more information, visit riversidestudios.com.

Ritz-Carlton features regional artThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, has

joined with SLATE Art Consulting, to feature a rotating exhibition of Northern California artists’ work throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas. Two, six-month exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the Lake Tahoe lifestyle and made by artists living and working in Northern California will be on display. Each exhibit will have a seasonal theme, and will continue through 2015.

Artists featured in the exhibition include Lisa Fernald Barker, Maria Burtis, Carol Inez Charney, Pauletta Chanco, Robin Denevan, Joanne Fox, Melissa Herrington, Andrzej Michael Karwacki, Michele de la Menardiere, Elise Morris, David Ruth and James Shay.

The rotational exhibition will include pieces that may be purchased from SLATE. Weekly tours will be offered at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Private tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Notes for self-guided tours are available at Hotel Concierge. For more information, visit slateart.net/slate-art-lake-tahoe or call (510) 652-4085.

Call to artists for art tourNevada County Arts invites all

established and emerging visual artists, in any medium, to apply to participate in the first Truckee Open Art Studios Tour, a self-guided driving tour. The tour will take place July 17 to 19 and July 24 to 26.

This event is a juried program and preference will be given to those artists living and working within the boundaries of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District. Artists will be required to participate the first weekend of the event,

while the second weekend is optional. To participate, artists must have a space large enough to both exhibit one’s work and demonstrate one’s process.

Nevada County Arts encourage shared studio arrangements (up to four artists) and will help coordinate them. Nevada County Arts is working to develop a town-wide festival concept for the 10-day period between July 17 and 26 with the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour as the cornerstone program.

The early registration deadline is Feb. 15 for $250. After Feb. 15, the registration fee increases to $275. There is a registration discount of $20 for Nevada County Arts members. For more information, e-mail Carla Beebe at [email protected].

Annie Mac Horton featured in exhibitThe photographic and textile work

of Annie Mac Horton in the exhibit “The Keepers” will be on display through February at the Incline Village Library. Inspired by Johannes Vermeer, Horton uses star, natural and studio light to capture her images. She also designs and creates digital works along with a line of hoods and mittens to keep everyone warm while shooting the night sky. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

Wildflower hosts exhibits Wildflower Village in Reno hosts

upcoming exhibits in the Open Door Gallery including the work of University of Nevada, Reno intern and art minor Laura Garcia in her first formal show through March 4. Garcia is a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in art. While she is predominantly a painter, the UNR art program has given her the opportunity to experiment with printmaking, colored

pencils and sculpture. She loves the visual arts, but also is a writer and musician.

See work from Liz Penniman from March 5 to May 4 featuring oil paintings and watercolors. Penniman is working in her studio in Truckee blending her experience of color, composition and texture with the local prevailing interest in pictorial landscape. The Open Door Gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

Join Wildflower artists for Painting in the Coffee Shop from 4 to 7 p.m. every

Sunday. The fee of $40 includes all painting materials plus one absinthe or drink of choice. Beginner through advanced painters explore their creative abilities in a relaxed atmosphere with live music by classical guitarist Jack di Carlo and vocalist Red Dawn Marie. For more information, visit wildflowervillage.com.

Flagg announces book releaseKeoki Flagg, a world-renowned fine

art and extreme sports photographer, announces the release of his forthcoming book, “Elemental.” His unique limited edition photographs cover a range of subjects and span all seven continents, including Antarctica. “Elemental” is a 25-year retrospective of his favorite prints. Pre-sales are now available at gallerykeoki.com for a discounted price of $59.95. Regular price will be $75. Limited edition signed and numbers gift boxes will be offered for $695, with a pre-sale price of $495, which includes a limited edition photograph. The book will be released in late summer, with a pre-release kick off on March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. Additionally, Keoki’s art will be on display at the Tahoe City Visitor Center starting March 1. For more information, visit gallerykeoki.com.

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Puzzles

Answers

1. A hare,2. Dr. Christiaan Barnard, 1967,

3. Spain, 4. The pula,5. Jupiter,

6. Antihistamine to treat allergies,7. Anne Boleyn, 8. Vulcan,

9. Mertz, 10. Early 17th century

Differences: 1. Car is different, 2. Leg is moved, 3. Hair is different, 4. Pocketbook is missing, 5. Sign is different, 6. Basement window is missing.

Fun & Games

1. MOVIES: What was Luna Lovegood’s “patronus” in the “Harry Potter” movies?

2. FIRSTS: Who was the first surgeon to perform a heart transplant?

3. FOOD & DRINK: In what country did the drink sherry originate?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the basic currency of Botswana?

5. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is a moon of which planet in our solar system?

6. CHEMISTRY: What is the common use for the drug diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

7. HISTORY: Who was the second wife of Henry VIII of England?

8. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman god of fire?

9. TELEVISION: What was the last name of neighbors Ethel and Fred on the “I Love Lucy” show?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In what century was tea introduced to Europe?

Just like your fingerprint, your tongue print is unique.

If you’re feeling a bit chilled and can’t wait for springtime, consider this: On the planet Uranus, winter lasts for 21 years.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same.” –Oscar Wilde

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver


Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) A whole series of pioneering initiatives

should be apparent by now. You are determined to enter new territory, entertain new perspectives or at least place a few bets. The caution now is that you listen more to intuition than logic. Logic is great but when it is over emphasized the whole picture becomes narrow and rationalized. Step back to consider the bigger implications before you commit.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) This is likely to be a time of awakening

for you. Epiphanies and intuitions emerging from your subconscious and perhaps coming through as dreams are likely. Make extra efforts to capture as many of these as you can lest they flutter away as quickly as they arrived. The opportunity to introduce a new level and quality of creativity into your regular routine is available. Seize it.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Sweet dreams are floating in your mind.

These are linked to achieving new depths of peace and harmony in your life generally and specifically in your closest relationships. Since the primary relationship is ever with our own body, mind, heart and soul, that is the place to focus first. But if ever there was a time to also aim to fully acknowledge the significant others in your life it is now.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A review of your place in the world continues.

While this likely includes career, it generally points to your overall social status in general. As confidences will rise and fall this may be one of those more challenging periods. Affirm that this too will pass yet focus to acknowledge all your successes to date. As well, seed dreams for the future keeping a runaway imagination in check and balance.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Finding your way through a thick stretch of

woods is requiring more of your concentration than usual. At worst, you feel a little lost. In times like these it is neither reason nor intuition that will serve your purpos- es so much as instinct. Sometimes we need new tools, new training or knowledge, while at others the tried and true act of praying is the way to go, like perhaps now.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A summons to gain a deeper and wider

perspective has been sounded. In order to feel more secure, grounded and inspired too, a quest for fresh perspectives backed by enquiry and research is underway. Yet beyond the usual answers, you are moved to consider the larger implications. Among the answers you are finding is the realization that new modes and levels of cooperation are needed.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Your whole world continues to steadily

expand. Yet with this also comes the growing determination to bring your dreams, visions and insights down to earth. The time has come to move away from idealization into realization. Jupiter in your sign signals the flow of synchronicity to produce inner inclinations and outer revelations pointing to risk and venture.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) “Every day in every way I am getting better,

better and better.” Someone strongly influenced by Virgo probably coined this motto and the emphasis is strong for you now. The question is how, what to do, what are the best approaches…? The first part of the answer is subject to the kiss principle: keep it simple sweetheart. With that in place ask for more precise answers and you will receive.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) A creative awakening is underway. Inven-

tion and innovation are implied. That they are linked to means and methods of cultivating a healthier lifestyle is likely. With Neptune in your solar house of health it is important that you be extra vigilant by taking preventative measures. How can you boost your immune system and strengthen your constitution?

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) A process of deep sharing is a main focus

now. Yet woven within this close and cozy feeling is the need also to perpetuate your own sense of individuality. This could be a tricky balancing act. The first key as ever is awareness. Like the particle within the wave you can acknowledge and even assert your uniqueness. However, right now it is more about the wave.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) The urge to reach beyond prior limits is

growing with each new day. The question is: are you engaging consciously or reactively. When we are conscious we can be more intentional, deliberate, determined and focused. There still remains the value of deep cooperation within, to your destiny, as well as with outer realities. With these acknowledge you can fly like an arrow to your target.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) The urge to be super focused upon future

objectives is guiding you. Due to where Mercury Retrograde is positioned in your solar chart you could overdo it and become obstinate, impatient and aggressive. These are the signs to ease off and a bit, yet still proceed. This is a call for temperance, wherein not too much or too little is more important to consider than usual.

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Puzzles HoroscopesPuzzles for kidsMichael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Pet Network(775) 833-0273

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Tahoe Vista Shelter(530) 546-1990

WARF(775) 338-6631 | [email protected]

www.tahoewarf.com

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948www.hstt.org

Kilo is dog friendly, people friendly, and horse friendly. He can be shy at first

but within minutes he will roll over for a tummy rub.

Adult neutered male. Short hair. Black/white. Shy, but very gentle and sweet.

Low maintenance, very easy guy to have around.

Apricot Poodle mix and maybe part Cocker Spaniel. Weighs 23 lbs, 10-years-old, and

in excellent health. Gracie loves going everywhere and rides well in the car.

A genuine beauty with long, white whiskers and glamorous emerald eyes.

A one-of-a-kind cat. She’ll do best in a home without dogs.

Kilo Patches Gracie Kiki

Tails in Tahoe

Fun & Games


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Sierra Stories by Mark McLaughlin

Feature


Tahoe Nostalgia

Lake Tahoe: Breeding ground of champions, Part I

THE IRON HORSE BOOSTS TAHOE WINTER SPORTSOnce the transcontinental railroad was built, Truckee and the Lake Tahoe region became an accessible winter wonderland. Charles F. McGlashan, a 19th-century business leader in Truckee, envisioned Truckee and, eventually Tahoe, would become major attractions for people looking for winter sport excitement.

Ice Carnivals and other mid-winter festivals spurred thousands of people to take the train from the mild flatlands for fun and frolic in the snowy mountains. Southern Pacific Railroad capitalized on the newfound excitement by establishing “Snowball Specials,” express trains that conveyed hundreds of tourists from the California lowlands to Truckee and Tahoe City every weekend.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Long-boards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

Bechdolt, Joe Henry and others formed the Lake Tahoe Ski Club to organize more activities and competitive events. The club would leave an indelible mark on the sport.

Ski writer Robert Frohlich wrote, “To the present day, the club has had more National Champions and Olympians than any other ski club in America, including Kristin Krone, Eric and Sandra Poulsen, and Bob Ormsby.”

In addition to placing more than 60 members onto the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, several of its members, such as Lars and Anders Haugen, Greg Jones and Jimmie Heuga, are in the prestigious U.S. Ski Hall of Fame.

The Lake Tahoe Ski Club’s enduring leg-acy was not apparent in the beginning. In late 1929, Tavern manager Jack Matthews called from San Francisco with disappoint-ing news, saying that the Tahoe Tavern

would not open for the upcoming winter. Yes, there had been plenty of tourists, but nearly all of them had slept and ate on the Southern Pacific’s Snowball Special passen-ger cars, which made the Tavern facilities unprofitable. Matthew’s news was a setback for the fledgling winter sports industry at North Lake Tahoe, but other larger wheels were turning that would soon propel the area into the national spotlight.

In 1929, the United States was chosen by the International Olympic Commit-tee to host the 1932 Olympics. A wave of excitement spread over the nation’s snow country as ski advocates began speculating about which state would be selected for the coveted Winter Games. Competition to host the first Winter Olympics in the

ost of us take it for granted that the Tahoe-Truckee region will be well represented by local star athletes at virtually every top tier international ski or snowboard competition. Tahoe has a long his-tory at producing ski champions, and it continues to grow every decade. You can thank the Lake Tahoe Ski Club, formed in 1929, for establishing the roots of this great legacy.

In 1926, an opportunity to expand into winter sports appeared at North Lake Tahoe when the Linnard Steamship Company purchased the Tahoe Tavern Hotel, a 223-room, European-style luxury resort near Tahoe City. Unlike years past, when the Tahoe Tavern closed after Labor Day for the off-season, the new owners decided to re-open the facility from December to March.

Transportation to the lake was pro-vided by Southern Pacific Railroad, which maintained a track from the main line in Truckee to the hotel. The train provided reliable winter access for tourists heading to Tahoe. Both Southern Pacific and the Linnard group recognized the economic potential for operating the hotel during the normally closed winter season and prepara-tions were made for a variety of entertain-ment and sports activities. Southern Pacific promoted its new winter sports operation by scheduling overnight weekend excursion trains from San Francisco, a run they called “The Snowball Special.”

Initially, the main attractions were ice skating and tobogganing near the hotel, but soon a Winter Sports Grounds was developed at a pine-sheltered slope (today’s Granlibakken Resort) about half a mile west of the hotel. A double toboggan slide was built, and then shortly after a 65-me-ter trajectory jump was constructed and opened by December 1927. The jump was designed so that at the apex of their leap, skiers could see Lake Tahoe over the forest canopy. Like the Hilltop scaffold jump built at Truckee, this project was designed and its construction supervised by Lars Haugen, a Norwegian-born professional jumper who would eventually win seven Class A national jumping championships.

Before long, the Tavern’s winter sports program included ice skating, downhill skiing and exhibition ski jumping. To entertain their guests, the Tahoe Tavern

hired Haugen and other nationally ranked ski jumpers like Sig Ulland, and brothers Alf and Sverre Engen, to perform daring leaps. While working at the Tahoe Tavern, Alf and Sverre had a signature move where they hit the jump simultaneously, clasped hands in mid flight, and then broke away for the landing. These professional perfor-mances drew hundreds of spectators to the Tavern and the future for winter sports looked bright as the crowds swelled.

In the 1920s there were few year-round residents at Lake Tahoe. A February 1934 circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe on skis by Tahoe City constable Harry Johanson re-vealed just how quiet the region was during winter. The only person he saw during his one and a half day tour was the caretaker at Glenbrook where he spent the night. Dur-ing his journey, Johanson passed no occupied homes and observed no ski or snowshoe tracks. Winter sports would change all that.

Once Tahoe City residents got a chance to see Lars Haugen and the other pro jumpers show their stuff, enthusiasm for recreational winter sports grew rapidly among the young people in the snowbound community. In 1929, local skiers like Jack Starratt, Carl

United States grew into an intense contest between three established winter snow play areas: Yosemite National Park, North Lake Tahoe and Lake Placid near Whiteface Mountain in New York.

Yosemite had opulent lodging at the Ahwahnee Hotel, Lake Placid promised to construct modern facilities, and Lake Tahoe promoters boasted of a $3 million bankroll that could build anything that the International Olympic Committee wanted. Optimistically, organizers started calling the Tahoe Tavern winter sports facility Olympic Hill. Ultimately, Lake Placid was picked because of its location in upstate New York’s snow country, and it had a long history of winter sports.

California failed to secure the 1932 Winter Games, but the state’s Chamber of Commerce switched gears and began to embrace winter sports as a viable, economic and popular commodity. Tahoe City was awarded the 1932 National Ski Association Championship Tournament, with events in jumping and cross-country skiing. The 1932 competition, along with the 1931 try-outs for the event, would showcase the skiing talent at Lake Tahoe to the nation.

Stay tuned for Part II. n

LEARN MOREIf you’re interested in learning more

about the story of the region’s impact on winter sports, visit the Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City. North Shore local and Olympic historian David Antonucci, along with Sacramento area physician Stan Batiste and his wife, Maryann, have put together a comprehen-sive display of artifacts, memorabilia and photographs. The 1,800-square-foot exhibit is free to the public and includes a tribute to current and past Tahoe-area Winter Olympians and prominent skiers. n

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at [email protected]. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

“ The club has had more National Champions and Olympians than any other ski club in America, including Kristin Krone, Eric and Sandra Poulsen, and Bob Ormsby.”

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Entertainment

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CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015

THE Music SCENE THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TAHOE: LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

03011 Don’t miss Los Lobos at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Feb. 21. | 2 Justin Rupple headlines DisMANtled at the Pioneer Underground on Feb. 21.

3 See Andy Frasco rock at Squaw Valley Prom on Feb. 21 and Shaffer’s Mill on Feb. 13.

Iration Knitting Factory 7 p.m.Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band

Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.Ramon Ayala Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.St. Paul & the Broken Bones Cargo 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. Brody Jenner & William Lifestyle

Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.Roni Romance & DJ Dragon

Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G

Grand Sierra ResortBoggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

SATURDAY FEB. 14

At the Lake

Andy Frasco Sugar Bowl ResortGroove Foundry

North Tahoe Event Center 8 p.m.Jefferson Starship Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

CASINO SHOWS

Catch a Rising Star Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly. See Alycia Cooper until Feb. 15, Gino Bisconte from Feb. 17 to 22, Adam Hunter from Feb. 24 to March 1 and Mick Foley on March 24.

Evening at The Improv Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Bob Zany and Larry Brown from Feb. 18 to 23, Charles Fleischer from Feb. 25 to March 1, Henry Phillips and Jim McCue from March 4 to 8, and Ben Gleib and Suli McCullough from March 11 to 15.

“Madame Houdini” Eldorado Showroom The art of magic has been dominated by men for centuries. Only a handful of strong, talented female magicians have ever succeeded in the highly competitive field of grand illusion. For the first time in the United States, audiences will see one of the most glamorous and suc-cessful performers in the world of magic when “Madame Houdini” (Hellevi Woodman) takes the Eldorado stage. The beautiful Mistinguett danc-ers, decked in spectacular costumes created by Lord Caruso and Lucio Boliver, artfully support Madame Houdini’s performance. Producer Kevin Jeffrey provides stellar production value, includ-ing stunning special effects and multimedia backgrounds to create a visually striking show for the whole family. Tickets start at $24.95 with dinner and show packages available from $34.95. Performances nightly except Monday until April 19.

THEATER

“The Game Show Show” Good Luck Macbeth Theatre “The Game Show Show,” created, co-produced and hosted by Jessica Levity of Homeslice Productions, stars Reno’s most popular comedy troupe, The Utility Players, alongside a variety of other talented Reno celebrities, celebrities, theater personalities, and characters in general. The show, though mostly improvised, is currently being penned by The Utility Players, with direc-tion by Levity. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays until Feb. 28.

FESTIVAL & EVENTS

Brew HaHa Artist Village Expansion John Ascuaga’s Nugget A longtime area favorite, the 2015 Brew HaHa on Feb. 13 at JA Nugget will shake things up with live music by Jelly Bread and MoJo Green and a VIP Brewers’ Reception beginning at 7 p.m. Brew HaHa isn’t just about the beer. The Artist Village has tripled in size and will be a highlight of the evening. Some of Reno’s best artists will be there to explain their craft and interact with the crowd. Bryce Chisholm, Josie Luciano, Erik Holland and Pan Pantoja to name just a few of the 20 artist who will be on hand. Tickets are $50 for general admission or $65 for VIP tickets. Cost of entry will include entertainment, a commemorative beer pint tumbler and beer.

THURSDAY FEB. 12

At the Lake

Bias and Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Mr. D

Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.The Grid 9:30 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Casual Jazz Piano w/Mark Diorio Comma Coffee 11:30 a.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b:

Microlounge 7 p.m.OTEP Knitting Factory 8 p.m.Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.First Take MidTowne Wine Bar 7 p.m.Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G

Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePlan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 13

At the Lake

Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.Pyle of Zen Cottonwood 7 p.m.Lucas and Darci Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Andy Frasco Shaffer’s Mill 8 p.m.Live music Bar of America 9 p.m. Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.Chum: A tribute to Phish

Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.DJ PartiesNorthstar Village 2 p.m.Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTourist Club 9 p.m.Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey

Buona Sera 6 p.m.Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Reno Music Project Showcase

Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.Paul Guttman Concert Series

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The Suffers rock at Crystal Bay Casino on Feb. 20.

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SUNDAY FEB. 15

At the Lake

Paul Guttman Piano Series Cornerstone Church 3 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.Paris Blohm

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m.DJ PartiesNorthstar Village 2 p.m.DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeThe Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Megan

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

SATURDAY FEB. 14 CONTINUED

Mardi Squaw Squaw Valley 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Live music Bar of America 9 p.m. DJ PartiesNorthstar Village 2 p.m.Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee

Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeMontbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m. Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Kate Voegele, Leroy Sanchez

Knitting Factory 8 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I w/Sapphire Dancers

Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Roni Romance, DJ Dragon

Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m. DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Comedy & Dance“Hunted” Peppermill Casino

Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Authority Zero Knitting Factory 6:30 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.William So, Edmond Leung

Silver Legacy Casino 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins

Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY FEB. 16

At the Lake

DJ PartiesBoogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 2 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY FEB. 17

At the Lake

Saint Gabriel Celestial Brass Band Northstar Village 1 p.m.

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Lucas Arizu

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

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Film festival explores winter adventure

Spotlight by Jenn Sheridan

ake a break from the human-powered adventures during the Alpenglow Mountain Festival for an evening at the cinema. The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the 11th anniversary of curating films that celebrate and inspire human-powered winter adventures.

This year the film festival showcases nine new films including features from both grassroots filmmakers and professional production companies.

Explore the mountains with adaptive back-country skier Vasu Sojitra in “Out on a Limb” from T-bar Films or follow a happy Labrador retriever and his owner in “Backcountry Baker.”

Sweetgrass Productions serves up a visual spectacle in “Afterglow” featuring Tahoe local Daron Rahlves and others as they suit up in LED lights for a ski trek under the stars. Some films such as “Powder Pilgrimage” and “95 to Infinity” celebrate the adventure to discovering new mountains while others, such as “From the Road” take a look at the skier’s mental journey of recovering from an injury. The festival culminates with “Higher,” the third installment of the trilogy from Jeremy Jones and Teton Gravity Research.

“All the films are donated and anyone can submit,” said Shelley Pursell, who works as the events and outreach coordi-nator for the Winter Wildlands Alliance. Films must focus on human-powered exploration during the winter and must tell

an interesting story. From there the films can be anything from simple ski porn to an engaging call to action film.

The Backcountry Film Festival was start-ed in 2004 to highlight the efforts of the Winter Wildlands Alliance. The nonprofit gives a voice to skiers, snowboarders, winter mountaineers and others who advocate for issues that impact winter back-country areas. The organization works to promote and preserve winter wildlands while encouraging responsible, human-powered recreation.

Funds from the Backcountry Film Festi-val are donated to partnering programs that support likeminded goals.

Locally, the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area partnered with the Winter Wildlands Alliance and the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships to create the Winter Discovery Center. The 30-foot yurt is home to a comp- rehensive educational program where stu-dents learn winter ecology, plant and animal adaptation, natural history and watershed systems while allowing students to explore the Tahoe Cross Country with free gear rentals. All proceeds from the show on Feb. 26 will benefit the Winter Discover Center.

In addition to the Backcountry Film Fest, Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema will host two avalanche safety presentations with Bruce Temper of the Utah Avalanche Cen-ter on Feb. 24 and 25 during the Alpen-glow Mountain Festival. n

For more information and tickets, visit tahoearthaus-cinema.com.

“ The films can be anything from simple ski porn to an engaging call to action film.”

WHEN Feb. 26 | 7 p.m.

ADMISSION Price TBA

WHERE Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City, Calif.

Purchase tickets for “Pyretown” | “Pyretown” is a play featuring a local Reno resident that has Cerebral Palsy and has been confined to a wheelchair his whole life. Evan Gadda is an avid theater attendee and has always

dreamed of being a lead in a play. “Pyretown” was specifically chosen for Evan and features a lead that is confined to a wheelchair. The show runs from March 26 to 29. For tickets, visit goodluckmacbeth.org. n

MUSIC NOTES

Courtesy Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival

Reno & Beyond

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Mile High Jazz Band

Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (2nd Tues.)Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. DJ PartiesDJ Chris English

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 18

At the Lake

Baron Von Remmel Azzara’s Italian Restaurant 6 p.m.

DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Kevin Tokarz or John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Future Strange 1up 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Jamie G

John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.DJ Terry Melody

Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeBilly Star Open Jam

Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.Gong Show Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.The Point 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 19

At the Lake

Band of Lovers Cottonwood 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Mr. D


Reno & Beyond



Microlounge 7 p.m.Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Bluff Calller, Cad Bane, Post War

Knitting Factory 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January


Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Locals Night w/DJ 2wice

Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePlan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 20

At the Lake

Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.Dan Copeland Cottonwood 7 p.m.Chi McClean Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.Party w/Arty

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.Live music Bar of America 9 p.m. The Suffers Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.DJ PartiesNorthstar Village 2 p.m.Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTourist Club 9 p.m.Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

First Take w/Rick Metz Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Mary Margaret Niebuhr, Clair Humphrey Buona Sera 6 p.m.

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Mayhem, Game Genie, RV Motorhome

Knitting Factory 7 p.m.Reno Music Project Showcase

Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.World Dance Night

Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band

Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. Roni Romance & DJ Dragon

Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m. DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G

Grand Sierra ResortBoggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Authority Zero Knitting Factory 6:30 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.William So, Edmond Leung

Silver Legacy Casino 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins


MONDAY FEB. 16

At the Lake


Reno & Beyond

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 2 p.m.

Carson City Music Club Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.


Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke


TUESDAY FEB. 17

At the Lake

Saint Gabriel Celestial Brass Band Northstar Village 1 p.m.



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JELLY BREAD’S musical alchemy blends a dash of alt-rock with soul and funk, yet is thoroughly steeped in Rock-Americana. The band’s chameleonic playlist is high-lighted by dual vocals, four-part harmonies, in-the-pocket drum and bass grooves, swampy lap steel guitar, dirt-under-the-fin-gernails guitar licks, and take ‘em-to-church organ that is downright appetizing. n

Feb. 15 | 9 p.m. | $10 advance | $13 doorTahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev.

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Feb. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | $25Knitting Factory | Reno, Nev.

Reel Big Fish w/Less Than Jake

IRATION IS an alternative/reggae group of musicians formed in Isla Vista. A deep-rooted reggae influence is fused with elements of rock and pop to create smooth original sounds that keep listeners’ feet moving, hands swaying and hearts beating. All members met while growing up in Hawaii but formed Iration after recon-necting in Santa Barbara. They have since released three full-length albums. n

Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | $25Knitting Factory | Reno, Nev.

Iration

THE BORDERLINE haunting bur-lesque cirque experience at EDGE Night-spot, “HUNTED,” will explore romance, attraction, sex appeal, appreciation, love, madness and even obsession. All of the things we hunt for and lust after in life. Prestige is featuring some exciting acro-bats/specialties that have not yet been seen in previous EDGE premieres, including new aerial acts by Siren Society, interactive audience participation, comedic relief and featured singer Ashley Kepler. n

Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | $20 advance | $25 doorPeppermill Casino | Reno, Nev. | 21+

“Hunted”


REEL BIG Fish was one of the Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the mid-90s. Like most of their peers, the band was distin-guished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humor, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and metallic shards of ska.Less Than Jake is still making cannonball-sized splashes in the deep end while many of its peers timidly eye shallow waters. Their newest release, “Greetings and Salu-tations,” are pure unfiltered LTJ, Sunny ska mixed with barn-burner punk rock. n

Craig & Terri w/Gerry Wright Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

ZP Ratik: Trials of Adversity Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m. DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga

Lounge 10:30 p.m. DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m. DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Comedy & Dance“The DisMANtled Tour”

Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.Craig Ferguson Silver Legacy Casino 8 p.m.

SUNDAY FEB. 22

At the Lake

IrieFuse Boreal Mountain Resort 2 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ PartiesNorthstar Village 2 p.m.DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeThe Grid

Reno & Beyond

Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m. Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 20 CONTINUED

Open Mic & KaraokeClub Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

SATURDAY FEB. 21

At the Lake

Live music Northstar Village 3:30 p.m.Los Lobos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Squaw Valley Prom Squaw Valley 8 p.m.Live music Bar of America 9 p.m. ALO w/T Sisters Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.Dead Sarah

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m.DJ PartiesNorthstar Village noonPlumpJack Café & Bar 2 p.m.Northstar Village 7 p.m.Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee

Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeMontbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m. Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for Reno & Beyond venues.

Tahoe Truckee Venues

ALPINE MEADOWSAlpine Meadows Ski Area (530) 583-4232River Ranch (530) 583-4264

CARNELIAN BAYGar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

CRYSTAL BAYCal Neva (775) 832-4000 (closed for remodel)Crystal Bay Casino (775) 833-6333Jim Kelley’s Nugget (775) 831-0455Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660

HOMEWOODHomewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992West Shore (530) 525-5200

INCLINE VILLAGEBig Water Grille (775) 833-0606Bite (775) 831-1000Diamond Peak (775) 832-1177Hacienda De La Sierra (775) 831-8300Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234Lone Eagle Grill (775) 886-6899Rookies (775) 831-9008Sand Harbor State Park (775) 831-0494Sierra Nevada College (775) 831-1314St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (775) 831-1418

KINGS BEACHThe Grid (530) 546-0300Jason’s Sand Bar (530) 546-3315Kings Beach Plaza (530) 546-5968Mellow Fellow, Kings Beach (530) 553-1333N. Tahoe Event Center (530) 546-7249

OLYMPIC VALLEY Auld Dubliner (530) 584-6041Bar One (530) 583-1588, ext. 320Plaza Bar (530) 583-1588Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300Rocker@Squaw (530) 584-6080Squaw Valley (530) 452-4331

SOUTH SHORE 968 Park Hotel (530) 544-0968American Legion Hall (530) 541-8788Boathouse on the Pier (530) 541-0630Camp Richardson (530) 541-1801Coyote Grill (775) 586-1822Divided Sky (530) 577-0775Fresh Ketch (530) 541-5683Harrah’s Tahoe (775) 588-6611Harvey’s (775) 588-2411Himmel Haus (530) 314-7665Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (844) 588-7625Lakeside Inn & Casino (775) 588-7777Lake Tahoe Community College (530) 541-4660Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger (775) 580-7770MontBleu (800) 648-3353Mo’s Place (530) 542-1095“M.S. Dixie II” (530) 541-8685Murphy’s Irish Pub (530) 544-8004Riva Grill (530) 542-2600Sierra-at-Tahoe (530) 659-7453Steamers Bar & Grill (530) 541-8818“Tahoe Queen” (530) 541-8685Tallac Historic Site (530) 541-4975Tep’s Villa Roma (530) 541-8227Valhalla Theatre (530) 541-4975Whiskey Dick’s (530) 544-3425

TAHOE CITYBlue Agave (530) 583-8113Cedar House Pub (530) 583-4242Fat Cat Bar & Grill (530) 583-3355Hacienda Del Lago (530) 581-3700Jake’s On the Lake (530) 583-0188Moe’s Original Barbeque (530) 583-4227Pete ‘N’ Peters (530) 583-2400River Grill (530) 581-2644Sunnyside (530) 583-7200“Tahoe Gal” (530) 583-0141

TAHOMAWest Side Pizza (530) 525-4771

TRUCKEEBar of America (530) 587-3110Cottonwood (530) 587-5711FiftyFifty Brewing (530) 587-2337Mellow Fellow (530) 214-8927Moody’s Bistro (530) 587-8688Northstar (530) 562-1010Pastime Club (530) 582-9219Tahoe Donner (530) 587-9400vTourist Club (530) 587-7775Truckee Community Center (530) 587-7945Truckee River Park Amphitheater (530) 587-7720

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Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | $100 couple | $200 stagSquaw Valley’s Olympic House Olympic Valley, Calif.

Squaw Valley Prom


THIS YEAR’S Squaw Valley Prom will feature world-class musical performers, a bigtruck Headwear Sew on Site store, a Bending Branch photo booth, screen printing from Lone Mountain Printing, video and entertainment from GoPro, as well as drink specials from Tuaca Liquore Originale, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Coors Light and Red Bull. Andy Frasco and the UN, a sound classified as party blues with a touch of barefoot boogie, will headline the multi-stage event. DJ Chris Clouse and Ryan Lucero, along with special guests DJ Silver Boombox Thief, Mary Poppin’ and DJ Carlo will all be spinning tracks and set-ting the tone to accompany the “Ocean’s Eleven” theme. n


Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins


MONDAY FEB. 23

At the Lake


Reno & Beyond

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 2 p.m. Carson City Music Club

Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m. Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke


TUESDAY FEB. 24

At the Lake



Reno & Beyond

Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.Mile High Jazz Band

Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (2nd Tues.)Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.


DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m. DJ PartiesDJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 25

At the Lake

DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

Kevin Tokarz or John Shipley Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.The Vampirates Shae’s Tavern 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Corky Bennett

Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. (1st Wed.)Rick Metz Blues Jam

3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Eldorado Roxy Bistro 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Jamie G

John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.DJ Terry Melody

Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m. Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeBilly Star Open Jam

Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.The Point 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 26

At the Lake

The Bourgeois Gypsies Cottonwood 7 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m. Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Mr. D


Reno & Beyond



Microlounge 7 p.m.Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January


Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Locals Night w/DJ 2wice

Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePlan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m. The Point 9 p.m.West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

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Igniting social change & outdoor recreationFeature

Story by Jenn Sheridan

Jennifer Gurecki · a local profile


Jennifer Gurecki | Photo by Mael Passanesi

Jennifer Gurecki, right, and Meghan Kelly reach the summit of Mount Kenya. | Courtesy Jennifer Gurecki

Jennifer Gurecki launched Coalition Snow during a summit of Mount Kenya. | Courtesy Jennifer Gurecki

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coalitionsnow.com

“ It became really obvious that there was this

opportunity to become part of this grassroots

movement where women were taking ownership

over their experiences in the mountains.”

t’s 11 a.m. on a Sunday and Jennifer Gurecki has just boarded a plane in Nairobi, Kenya. She’s finished a nearly month-long trip where she guided two groups through the towns and villages in the country while engaging with members of Zawadisha, a nonprofit founded by Gurecki that provides microloans to the women of Kenya.

In between flights, she’ll be busy follow-ing up with her second company, Coalition Snow, which builds skis and snowboards for women designed by women.

“For a really long time, I’ve been inter-ested in how things can be different for women and challenging the status quo,” said Gurecki.

Unsatisfied with the traditional roles many women face around the globe, Gurecki seeks to build a foundation from which other women can create change.

Starting with ZawadishaShe first visited Kenya in 2004. A grad

student at the time, she was researching a bottom-up approach to social change. Spe-cifically interested in what women thought they needed to succeed, she found that the women who lived in poverty lacked access to the capital and support they needed to grow a business to support themselves and their families.

“I got hooked. I fell in love with Kenya and knew I wanted to come back, but I didn’t know what to do with that feeling,” said Gurecki, “I was 26 and I didn’t know anything about anything.”

After returning to the States and finish-ing her masters program, Gurecki began working with Adventure Risk Challenge, an outdoor literacy and leadership program at UC Berkeley. Meanwhile, she stayed in contact with the people she had connected with in Kenya.

“Through my work I became more comfortable. I was making budgets and managing a staff. I felt I was in a position where I could follow up on what I did in Kenya,” said Gurecki.

Bringing change to the ski industryIn between managing a nonprofit that

fosters social change, Gurecki’s passion lies in exploring the mountains. Here, too, she found that women’s voices were going unheard in the male-dominated ski and snowboard industry. On the profes-sional side, it is common for male athletes to receive more exposure and higher pay than their female counterparts. On the

recreational side, less research and design is focused on women-specific gear.

“You spend enough time skiing and snowboarding with women and these themes start to emerge like ‘My gear sucks,’ or ‘I bought these men’s skis because the woman’s stuff was too soft,” said Gurecki. “It became really obvious that there was this opportunity to become part of this grassroots movement where women were taking ownership over their experiences in the mountains.”

The desire to challenge the norm set in again and Gurecki began talking to women and researching what everyday skiers and riders desired from their gear. Soon she was developing the first prototype and Coali-tion Snow was born.

It’s fitting that Gurecki returned to Kenya to officially launch Coalition Snow. In November 2013, she summited Mount Kenya and made the first run on a Coalition Snow snowboard while raising $16,355 for Zawadisha.

At the time, companies providing microloans were becoming popular, but many of them were not managed in a way that benefitted the poor, and particularly women in poverty, Gurecki says. Gurecki loosely compares the system to the way credit card companies target college students to sign on for debt they may not be able to afford. She set out to change the system. Using her personal savings, she returned to Kenya and lent the first round of microloans. Each loan was large enough to help a business get started, but small enough that the borrower would not be crippled with debt should the business fail.

“I didn’t even tell anyone about it because I wasn’t sure how it was going to work,” said Gurecki.

However the first round was successful with borrowers repaying their loans and seeing a benefit. The program began to grow organically from there.

“Two years ago, we officially became a nonprofit and now we can serve hundreds of women through microloans,” said Gurecki.

In addition to providing capital, Zawadisha works with individuals to provide financial literacy programs, self-defense classes and healthcare to par-ticipants. Through Imprint Adventures, Gurecki provides guided tours to Kenya to help connect those who want to help Zawadisha with the culture and women of the country.

The winter of 2013 was spent building and testing prototypes. Gurecki worked with local women around Tahoe to test each design before deciding what the company would produce. Looking to cater to the more aggressive skier and rider, the designs are generally longer and stiffer compared to the gear usually marketed to women.

In the fall of 2014, Coalition Snow launched its first line of skis and snowboards for sale and so far the response is positive.

For Gurecki, she says that the next step is to raise awareness not just for Coalition Snow but also for women to realize they have do have a voice in the ski industry. n

Save dough on Coalition Snow’s gear. Visit TheTahoe-Weekly.com and click on the digital edition of Tahoe Powder magazine for a special discount on Coalition Snow’s women-specific skis and snowboards.

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Local flavorTAHOE DINING: RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, REVIEWS & MORE

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for additional dining news.

Project MANA(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects

upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

(775) 298-0008(530) 214-5181

WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive | 3:00pm to 3:30pmTUESDAYS TRUCKEE | Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street | 3:00pm to 3:30pmWEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | Community House, 265 Bear Street | 3:00pm to 3:30pmTHURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | DWR Center, 948 Incline Way | 3:00pm to 3:30pm

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Tasty Tidbits

The West Shore Bartender Competition’s Top 10 Competitors have been chosen and are ready to battle it out with the competitions on Feb. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and judge the batch cocktail portion of the competition.

The competitors will be judged on three categories: batch cocktail, warm cocktail and a cold cocktail. Angel’s Envy will be sponsoring the event and supplying the contestants with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which will need to be included in all of the cocktail recipes.

Tickets are available for $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Justincredible DJ will be announcing, and each bartender will be mixing to his or her own beat. Call to reserve a seat and try 10 different amazing cocktails from 10 different competitors. For more information, call (530) 525-5200 or visit westshorecafe.com.

West Shore cafe hosts battle of the bartenders

Courtesy West Shore

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the Mountain

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering on-mountain holiday dinners at two of the resort’s most popular dining destinations on Feb. 14. Couples or families may enjoy a scenic Aerial Tram ride to Squaw Valley’s High Camp for a three-course meal amid panoramic, moonlit views at The Terrace Restaurant and Bar. At Alpine Meadows, adventurous couples and families can enjoy an exhilarating evening under the stars by em-barking on the Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner hosted at the mid-mountain Chalet. For more information, visit squawalpine.com.

Enjoy a fireside dinner for Valentine’sRiver Ranch Lodge and Restaurant

offers specials on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy casual fare by the fireplace or overlooking the river. Specials begin at the bar at 3:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The regular menu also will be offered. For more information, call (530) 583-4264.

Take your sweetheart to West ShoreEnjoy in a romantic evening overlook-

ing Lake Tahoe on Valentine’s Day at West Shore with a four-course Sweetheart’s Din-ner. The menu is designed for two and costs $100. For more information or to make a reservation, visit westshorecafe.com.

Dinner in the yurt with Chef DaleOn Feb. 14, Chef Doug Baehr of

Uncommon Kitchen will be preparing a three-course dinner to be enjoyed at the Pacific Yurt at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Winter Discovery Program. The price is $70 per person and space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 405-6689.

Bar of America hosts Valentine’s, Oscar Party

Bar of America features Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with Fish Taco Fridays every week from 6 to 9 p.m. with food and drink specials, snow gear giveaways and a raffle. Live music is held every Thursday to Saturday. There will be special menu selections for Valentine’s Day, and come in red carpet attire for the Feb. 22 Oscar Party start-ing at 5 p.m. For more information, visit barofamerica.com.

Mountain top dinners offered at Northstar Northstar is offering a series of Mountain Table Dinners featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with wine varietals from several wineries. Each dinner takes place at the Zephyr Lodge with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits. The cost is $120 per dinner or $795 for the series. Dinners will be held on Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 13. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Sample Clicquot at PlumpJack Enjoy Clicquot in the Snow on Feb. 21 and March 21 at PlumpJack in Squaw Valley. Champagne specials, snow games, giveaways and a photo booth are all accom-panied by a live DJ. For more information, visit plumpjacksquawvalley.com.

Enjoy culinary delights at NorthstarEnjoy a Fat Tuesday Whiskey Dinner

on Feb. 17 with Saint Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band providing authentic, South-ern music in The Village as part of the Fat Tuesday celebration, offering guests a taste of New Orleans. Foodies will enjoy an exceptional five-course culinary experience inspired by Southern-flair and perfectly matched with a variety of whiskey pairings at TC’s Pub.

Taking the daily 3:30 p.m. s’mores tradi-tion to a new level, Northstar hosts the S’moresapalooza on Feb. 21 to celebrate all things s’mores featuring a variety of complimentary s’mores-related activities, games and events throughout the day to celebrate the signature gooey treat.

Enjoy beer from 21 Amendment dur-ing the March 20 Brewmaster Dinner. Cuisine and brew connoisseurs are invited to savor five gourmet courses designed to highlight the flavor notes of each of their craft beer counterparts at Tavern 6330’ in The Village at Northstar. Northstar’s culi-nary team will also prepare five courses of vegetarian dishes for this event. Tickets for guests ages 21 and older are $85 each.

A foodie, snow enthusiast’s paradise, Sip.Savor.Ski. merges the worlds of snow sports and food festivals in one magical event spanning three days starting March 27 featuring a Mountain Table dinner at Zephyr Lodge with Frog’s Leap Winery, first tracks and a gourmet breakfast, a vodka and abalone tasting, Mixology party, and a grand tasting. For more information or tickets for these events, visit north-starcalifornia.com.

Scotch tasting benefits TINSJoin Tahoe Institute of Natural Science

on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun evening of sampling single malt scotches paired with delicious food. TINS will guide a tasting of five scotches with diverse personalities, from light and smooth to rare and complex to boldly peaty.

The scotches will be accompanied by a four-course meal designed to complement the flavors of the evening, with rib-eye steak as the main course. The tasting will be led by Evan Fletcher, an engaging scotch enthusiast and certified Spirits Specialist, bringing more than 10 years experience in the spirits industry. The single malt scotches of the evening are: Balvenie 14 year Caribbean Cask, Aberlour A’Bunadh, Glenmorangie The Taghta, Mortlach Rare Old and Bruichladdich Port Charlotte. Tickets are $225. For more information or to make a reservations, visit tinsweb.org.

Restaurant Directory

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B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

Alpine MeadowsCREST CAFÉ Gourmet Deli 150 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530) 581-3037 B L D

RIVER RANCH Variety Grill Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264 L D RA

Carnelian BayC.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL Pizza/Grill 5075 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4738 L D

GAR WOODS California Grill 5000 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3366 BR L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE Homestyle Café 5245 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3205 B L

WATERMAN’S LANDING Café/Eclectic 5166 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3590 B L

Crystal BayBILTY’S BREW & Q BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 833-6748 D

BISTRO ELISE Italian Bistro Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE 24-Hour Café The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660 B L D

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort (775) 832-4000 B BR L D

MELLOW FELLOW Gastro Pub 9980 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1333 L D

SOULE DOMAIN Variety 9983 Cove St. (530) 546-7529 D RA

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 D RA

Donner SummitTHE DINING ROOM (winter) French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter) Upscale Dining 1111 Soda Springs Rd. (530) 426-7661 L D

RAINBOW TAVERN American 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001 BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR American 22002 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 426-3904 B L D

Incline VillageALIBI ALE WORKS Brewery 204 East Enterprise (775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE Café/Bakery 770 Mays Blvd. (775) 832-5655 B L

AUSTIN’S American 120 Country Club Drive (775) 832-7778 L D RA

AZZARA’S Italian 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-0346 D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA Pizza 760 Mays Blvd. (775) 831-2700 L D

BIG WATER GRILLE Variety 341 Ski Way (775) 833-0606 D RA

BITE Tapas 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-1000 BR L D RA

BLUE FONDUE Fondue 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-6104 D RA

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI Cafe 120 Country Club Dr., #28 (775) 298-2199 B L

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 L

CHINA VILLAGE Chinese 882 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9090 L D

CHINA WOK Chinese 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 833-3663 L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904 (775) 750-4875 B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO American 868 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 833-1030 L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON Sports Bar Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 L D

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65 (775) 831-3933 B L D

FREDRICK’S Fusion 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-3007 D RA

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE Barbecue 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4487 L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA Mexican 931 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8300 L D RA

I.V. COFFEE LAB Cafe 907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A (775) 298-2402

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849 (775) 831-8317 L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer) American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600 (775) 833-3900 BR D

KOI SUSHI Sushi 874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26 (775) 298-2091 L D

LE BISTRO French 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-0800 D RA

LONE EAGLE GRILLE Fine American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 BR L D RA

LUPITAS Mexican 754 Mays Blvd. (775) 833-4141 L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA Pizza/Pasta 884 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4999 L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli 120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636 L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR Grill 941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-0941 L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON Grill 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-2022 L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY Bakery 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 232-8775

ROOKIES Sports Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9008 L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL Grill At Sand Harbor State Park L D

SIERRA CAFÉ Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI Deli 919 Incline Way (775) 832-2253 B L D

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM Ice Cream 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8181

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE Mexican 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-2832 L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS Gourmet Deli Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B L D

THAI RECIPE Thai 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4777 L D

TO GO FORK Deli/Juice Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B (775) 833-3463 D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza/Pasta 120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200 D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ Café 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd. (775) 298-2502 B L

VILLAGE PUB American 848 Tanger St. (775) 832-7212 L D

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST. Seafood 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-6777 L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ Variety 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8072 B BR L RA

Kings BeachANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265 L D

APIZZA BELLA Pizza 8160 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2301 L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2431 B L

CALIENTE Southwestern 8791 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-1000 L D RA

CHAR PIT Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3171 L D

CHINA EXPRESS Chinese 8501 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7788 L D

THE GRID Bar & Grill 8545 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-0300 L D

HIRO SUSHI Sushi/Japanese 8159 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4476 D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE Variety Grill 8338 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3315 L D

JAVA HUT Café 8268 North Lake Blvd. (530) 556-0602 B L

KINGS CAFE Cafe/Ice Cream 8421 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3663 B L

LANZA’S Italian 7739 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2434 D

LA MEXICANA Mexican 8515 Brook Ave. (530) 546-0310 B L D

LAS PANCHITAS Mexican 8345 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4539 L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7109 B L

SPINDLESHANKS American 400 Brassie Ave. (530) 546-2191 B L D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza 8290 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2218 L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET Deli 8487 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-8344 B L D

NorthstarTHE CHOCOLATE BAR American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1800 L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS Gourmet Deli The Village at Northstar (530) 587-7793 B L D

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar (530) 581-0600 B L D

MANZANITA Calif/French Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (530) 562-3000 L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer) American At Northstar Golf Course (530) 562-3460 B BR L

MIKUNI Japanese The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2188 L D

NORTH OF THE BORDER Tahoe/Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1787 B L D

PETRA Wine Bar/Tapas The Village at Northstar (530) 562-0600 BR L D

RUBICON PIZZA Pizza The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2199 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1125 L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter) American Grill The Village at Northstar (530) 562-3200 L D

TC’S PUB (winter) American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2250 L D

Olympic ValleyALEXANDER’S (winter) Eclectic High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

AULD DUBLINER Irish Fare The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6041 L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter) Casual High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

BAR ONE (winter) Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House (530) 452-8750 D

CASCADES Casual Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B

CORNICE CANTINA Mexican The Village at Squaw (530) 452-4362 L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085 B L

DORINDA’S Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw (530) 581-0600 L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA Gourmet Pizza The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6150 L D

GRAHAM’S European 1650 Squaw Valley Rd. (530) 581-0454 D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

KT BASE BAR American Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter) Bar & Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505 L D

MAMASAKE Sushi/Japanese The Village at Squaw (530) 584-0110 L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6161 L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter) Casual Italian Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 L

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

PLUMPJACK CAFE Mediterranean Near the Cable Car (530) 583-1576 L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 583-6985 L

ROCKER@SQUAW American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6080 L D

SANDY’S PUB Sports Bar Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ Café/Deli High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 B L

SIX PEAKS GRILLE Fine American Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SOUPA Gourmet Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6190 L D

SWEET POTATOES Deli Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THE TERRACE (winter) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L D

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B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

22 BISTRO New American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6170 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963 B L D

Tahoe CityBACCHI’S INN Italian 2905 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 583-3324 D RA

BLUE AGAVE Mexican 425 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8113 L D

BRIDGETENDER American 65 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3342 B L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW Mexican 255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18 (530) 583-3057 L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter) Grill Granlibakken Resort (530) 583-4242 D

CHRISTY HILL California 115 Grove St. (530) 583-8551 D RA

DAM CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0278 B L

DOCKSIDE 700 Wine Bar/Grill At Tahoe City Marina Mall (530) 581-0303 L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ American 599 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3355 B L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ Café at Tahoe Cross Country (530) 583-5475 L

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA Pizza 205 River Rd. (530) 583-3770 L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0000 L D

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) At Tahoe City Golf Course (530) 583-1516 B L D

HACIENDA DEL LAGO Mexican In Boatworks Mall (530) 581-3700 D FB

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE Grill 780 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0188 BR L D RA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE BBQ 120 Grove St. (530) 583-4227 L D

PFEIFER HOUSE Continental 760 River Rd. (530) 583-3102 D RA

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles 521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885 B L

RIVER GRILL California Bistro 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2644 D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ Variety 571 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8504 B L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food 505 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3663 L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY Bakery 2923 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 363-3076 B L

SYD’S BAGELRY American Café 550 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2666 B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare 475 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-4677 L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall (530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI Sushi 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2004 L D

TAHOE HOUSE Bakery/Deli 625 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377 B L

THAI KITCHEN Thai 255 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1784 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar 475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

WOLFDALE’S California 640 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-5700 D RA

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE Italian 521 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0100 L D

ZA’S American 395 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-9292 L D

Tahoe VistaBOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd. (855) 559-2458 L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer) Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA Pizza 6883 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3244 L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4800 D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4281 D

SANCHO’S Mexican 7019 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7744 B L D

Truckee1882 BAR & GRILL Barbecue 10009 East River St. (530) 550-9222 L D

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Tastes by Priya HutnerWine Time by guest collumnist Peter Nowack

Old Range: Tahoe Vista landmark

The Rib Eye, Salmon and Crab Legs delighted.

The homemade Strawberry Cheesecake.

The Hearts of Palm Salad.

The tangy and sweet Shrimp Cocktail.

Grilled Salmon with garlic mashed potatoes.

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“ This is the way a steak should be served.”

Dinner ended with a piece of home-made Strawberry Cheesecake. It was creamy and delightful.

he Old Range has been serving Midwestern fare that entices the most committed of carnivores for 19 years.

“We are a vintage steakhouse,” the owner, George Booras explains.

I had dinner with Eric Petlock to catch up on his recent heli-skiing adventure and I needed a steak lover to join me on this dining experience.

For me, the bread a restaurant serves is indicative of how good the food will be. The Squaw Bread they brought to the ta-ble was outrageously good. We began our meal with a house favorite, the Shrimp Cocktail. It was tossed in the signature cocktail sauce, which was tangy and sweet with just the right amount of horseradish. It was a delicious.

Next, we tried the Hearts of Palm Salad with tender butter lettuce served with a creamy champagne raspberry vinaigrette. The salad was light and refreshing, and if you are a fan of hearts of palm as I am, you can’t go wrong with this salad.

George arrived at the table with Alaskan King Crab Legs for us to sample. They were succulent and fabulous in every way. A melt-in-your-mouth excellence.

Brynn Booras, our server for the evening, recommended the Salmon and Rib Eye Steak for our main course.

The entrees were served with the best garlic mashed potatoes and seared Brus-sel Sprouts. The salmon was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, served with compound garlic butter shallots, capers and lemon. It was cooked to perfection and was tender and moist. The Iowa Rib Eye was char grilled and cooked to order, and Eric said it was fabulous. Tender and well aged, “This is the way a steak should be served,” he said.

The food at the Old Range is excel-lent and the portions are generous. The restaurant hosts a full bar and wall of wines. The menu has plenty to chose from and includes vegetarian dishes, as well. Early Bird Specials run Sunday through Thursday before 6 p.m. and include a house salad and glass of wine. This is restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

The Old Range Steak House is located at 7081 North Lake Blvd in Tahoe Vista. For information and reservations, call (530) 553-4020 or visit steakhousetahoe.com. n

Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consul-tant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Sea-soned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at [email protected] or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoe-Weekly.com for read more Tastes columns.

t’s Super Bowl Sunday and I’m writing this article before going out to find a quiet seat. I mention this because when you think of Super Bowl Sunday and food, what comes to mind is fried chicken wings, big plates of nachos, and lots of other greasy appetizers that are great in modera-tion but not so great for a healthy nutri-tional source for the everyday diet.

With that in mind, especially since we live in such a health-conscious area where exercise is a daily routine for the better part of the population, I thought I would try to find a great healthy recipe to try after the fried food binge. Fortunately for me and, now you as I pass this on, I just happened to run into Renae, who has been threatening to give me a recipe since about third grade.

The recipe she sent looks like it might have come from, Food and Wine maga-zine. It is healthy using several of the super foods, and looks delicious. I have to

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Stir It Up by Chef David “Smitty” SmithTastes by Priya Hutner

The tangy and sweet Shrimp Cocktail.

Quinoa Salad with sweet potatoes & apples

t’s Super Bowl Sunday and I’m writing this article before going out to find a quiet seat. I mention this because when you think of Super Bowl Sunday and food, what comes to mind is fried chicken wings, big plates of nachos, and lots of other greasy appetizers that are great in modera-tion but not so great for a healthy nutri-tional source for the everyday diet.

With that in mind, especially since we live in such a health-conscious area where exercise is a daily routine for the better part of the population, I thought I would try to find a great healthy recipe to try after the fried food binge. Fortunately for me and, now you as I pass this on, I just happened to run into Renae, who has been threatening to give me a recipe since about third grade.

The recipe she sent looks like it might have come from, Food and Wine maga-zine. It is healthy using several of the super foods, and looks delicious. I have to

admit I didn’t have time to try it out, but I can see just looking at it, it looks awesome and can be used as a side dish, as well as a meal in itself. There are a few things I will do slightly different when I make this just because of personal preference and I will mention my changes and why, but I will give you the original recipe below and let you make up your own mind.

As for my changes, I think the only things I would do differently is that I would small dice the other half of the onion, and using butter instead of the oil, sauté that a little first before adding the quinoa to sauté, and I would use either chicken or vegetable stalk instead of salted water to cook it in.

When I wrote about quinoa a while back, I tried cooking it using water as per the directions and also with stock after sautéing onions and I thought that this method had a much better flavor. I also think I would add a little sweet basil and even a small amount of fresh mint to the vinaigrette. Again, this is just me and my taste buds talking, and you can make up your own mind or change things around for your own taste buds. Enjoy. n

Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at [email protected] or (530) 412-3598.

QUINOA SALAD WITH SWEET POTATOES & APPLESFrom the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

½ C extra virgin olive oil1½ C quinoa1½ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into ¾-inch dice (may substitute winter squash)¼ C apple cider vinegar2 granny smith apples, cut into ½ inch dice ½ C flat leaf parsley, chopped½ red onion, sliced thin6 oz. kale or mixed baby greens

In a sauce pan, sauté the quinoa in 1T of the olive oil for about 2 minutes over medium heat stirring often to toast. Add 3 cups of water, season with a little salt, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer and cover it. Let is simmer for about 16 minutes, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, fluff the quinoa and then spread it out on a sheet pan and refrigerate to cool.

Meanwhile, toss the potatoes or squash in 1T of the oil, season with salt and pepper, spread onto a sheet pan and bake it in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, stirring occasionally for about 25 minutes or until golden and a little soft. Let this cool.

Make the vinaigrette dressing, mixing the rest of the olive oil and cider vinegar together seasoning it with salt and pepper. Toss all the ingredients together and serve with the vinaigrette.

“ I would small dice the other half of the onion, and using butter instead of the oil, sauté that a little first before adding the quinoa to sauté.”

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Another side of Moody’s

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oody’s in Truckee has always lived up to its tagline of Bistro, Bar and Beats and all three are delivered with a side of panache. We will leave the Bar and Beats for another time, and focus on the much deserving Bistro and its wine program. Venture through the velvet curtains into the dining room and you will find a fashionably hip setting with banquets lining the walls, linen-draped tables and unique art.

The 2013 Grey Wacke Sauvignon Blanc for $39 by the bottle from New Zealand is the follow up project of Kevin Judd, the original winemaker at world-class SB-house Cloudy Bay. Zesty, citrus-driv-en and floral, this wine begs for any salad but Moody’s Autumn Salad with chevre will really make magic.

The Arroyo Grande Valley near Santa Barbara and Talley Vineyards were all the rage for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir a while back. Lucky for us, it has become less trendy, because it is still great juice but at a much friendlier price. The 2012 Talley Chardonnay brings melon, Meyer lemon and persimmon flavors that play well with the barrel-aging gifts of coconut and vanilla. Anything with shellfish or chicken will work with this elegant wine.

Mayacamas Vineyards has always focused on wines from estate fruit high grown on Mount Veeder on the west side of Napa. The wines have structure and work well with food. The 2008 Zinfandel at $65 by the bottle is dry and earthy while bringing dark plum, cookie spices and just-now-resolving tannins that are the trademark of this appellation. Pork tenderloin is a no-brainer as a course mate.

Titus Vineyards always creates one of Napa’s best versions of Cabernet Franc. Grapes are sourced from premium Cab Franc vineyards in Napa, mostly from Pritchard Hill on the eastern slope. The 2011 Cabernet Franc at $68 by the bottle delights with violets, dark berries, eucalyptus and mocha that leaps from the glass. This beauty shows the backbone and ripeness you get from exceptional terroirs. Grab a steak.

The back page of the list, AKA Moody’s Cellar, is full of aged cabernet. Vintages range from 1993 to 2008 and names include Beringer, Mondavi, Heitz, Ridge, Bryant, Harlan, Screaming Eagle and more. These are also relative values, as almost all are not much more than current best online retail prices. For tro-phy hunters and bucket-listers, check out the 2008 Screaming Eagle. Low retail is $1,800 online, and it’s $2,130 at Moody’s.

Given the volume, breadth and depth, this is clearly one of the best wine pro-grams in the region. For more informa-tion, visit moodysbistro.com. Cheers, and tell them Tahoe Weekly sent you. n

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected]. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Wine Time columns.

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Appetizers · Drinks · GiveawaysCatered by Bridgetender Tavern & Grill · Wine from Merlo Family Vineyards

Locals’Lakefront Menu

3-Course $24.50Sunday - Thursday

Excludes holiday periods

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf CourseBreakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:30pm

Martini Mondays !$6 all night

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191www.spindleshankstahoe.com

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf CourseRelocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

Happy Hour 4 - 6pm - EverydayAll night on Tuesdays !!!

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-45398345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

Kings Beach

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Early Bird Special 4-6pm$3.50 Margaritas$3.50 Dos Equis$2.50 Draft Bud

Dinner Special 4-10pm

25% Off Mexican

Combo Dinners

Lunch Specials Daily

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KINGS BEACH

Jason’s | AmericanJason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Black-ened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | ItalianTraditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colo-rado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | ItalianSince 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TAHOE DONNER

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | Fine & CasualEvery Saturday in January, enjoy a different live Maine lobster special with our Saturday Night Live promotion. Lobster pot pie, lobster rolls, lobster sausage … you won’t want to miss this! Pair with a fine wine from our extensive, award-winning, wine list. Limited availability. Call (530) 587-9455 or reserve online at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa | (530) 587-9455

TAHOE VISTA

Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage SteakhouseOriginating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood inte-rior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo |MexicanThis is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian CucinaOne of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Brus-chetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Sausages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannel-loni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

Dining Guide

To be included in the Dining Guide, call Annmarie Snorsky at (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

“SNOW MUCH FUN!”

2015 Winter Carnival

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GamesFood

DancingLibationsContests

Comedy & EntertainmentExtreme Competitions

Ski & Board Races

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