View Incline Village parade photos from July 2nd featuring Tahoe Children’s Foundation and the Presbyterian preschool kids groups, the Pet Network, Veterans, the Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, Square Dancers and others all clad in patriotic dress! See a preview of the boat parade to be held friday.
This past weekend’s storm dumped from 5 feet to 11 feet of snow in the Sierra, with the highest totals around Kirkwood Ski Resort south of Lake Tahoe, Milne said. The storm continued into Saturday, finally winding down Sunday afternoon. Tuesday brought another round of snow, with several more inches having fallen by evening. The ski areas needed this- a nice heavy base with this colder shot of snow to make for fun powder skiing. Here are links to current Tahoe ski conditions:
Squaw Valley Avalanche Two skiers were injured at Squaw Valley ski resort Saturday when a mass of snow gave way on the resort’s black diamond “KT22” run. A friend who had skiied the run that day reported that the skiier floated on top of the snow and a friend arrived at the scene first to help. It appeared he had broken his legs. This had followed ski patrol’s avalanche control triggered in the area earlier that Saturday morning, intending to make it safe for skiers. In higher elevations, avalanche warnings were posted for the backcountry of the central Sierra.
“If you take the wind gusts, the snowfall and all of it together, it’s definitely one of the biggest storms we’ve experienced in a number of years,” said meteorologist Scott McGuire with the National Weather Service. “The 165 mph wind gust is very impressive, no one here’s heard of a bigger one.”
– AP
Incline Village, Nevada
We saw from 3′ at lake level to about 6′ in higher elevations and atop Mt. Rose. The storm came in with a vengance friday afternoon, and led to white out conditions by the evening commute home. We waited in a long line at the store- Raley’s nearly sold out an entire aisle of bread, milk, eggs and other staples. Luckily, the video rental store was open and had a few DVD’s left, in case cable and satellite went out (we never did loose power). The storm let up briefly Saturday morning, before slamming us again with another 1-3′ of snow. Sunday saw snow showers on and off in North Lake Tahoe, and the sun broke out in Reno, where a blanket of white covered the entire valley and Washoe Range. The second storm brought colder, lighter snow with temps down to 11 degrees by nightfall at the Mount Rose pass. This week will be great skiing, once the snow settles and avalanche danger subsides.
Tahoe Children Foundation’s Monthly Calendar
TCF is a nonprofit organization that offers various programs; including parenting education, prenatal classes, and infant and toddler CPR classes, located at 754 Mays Blvd. #12, Incline Village in the Village Shopping Center. TCF Calendar
Event: First Thursdays at Heavenly Jan 4 - May 3
Time: 4-7pm first Thursday each month
The Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Village is the place to be every first Thursday of the Month. Wine Walk 4-7 PM. 1 Hour of free parking for wine walkers. Signature monthly wine charm for first 150 attendees. Free etched wine glass. Anne Roos, Celtic Harp music from 4-6 PM. Drawings & Raffles. Specials and discounts in participating shops and eateries. A portion of the wine walk proceeds and any additional contributions are donated to the South Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club every month!
Event: College Week at Northstar Resort Jan 7 to Jan 11
Time: Daily
Discounted lift tickets for College Students! Bring your current student ID to the Tickets and Season Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar™ and receive a lift ticket for just $51.
Event: SV Institute Presents “Walking the War Zone” Jan 7
Time: 6:30 PM
Squaw Valley Institute presents veteran mountaineer, author and photographer, Ruth Anne Kocour, sharing her story of two journeys made “under-veil” into the menacing shadow of the Taliban. Her treks on the Baltoro Glacier to K2 and through tribal regions along the Afghan border are documented by exquisite slides.
Resort at Squaw Creek Socialize at no host bar at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets available online or at the door. For complete details please visit our website: www.squawvalleyinstitute.org
Event: Rainbow Bridge Jewelry Sip & Shop, Village at Squaw Valley Jan 8
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Visit the Village at Squaw’s eclectic store for the soul, Rainbow Bridge, & finish up your holiday shopping. Enjoy great discounts on unique & beautiful jewelry, while you sip on complimentary wine!!! Please visit our website at www.therainbowbridge.com/home.htmEvent: Tahoe Comedy North at Crystal Bay Casino Jan 8
Time: 8PM
Join us as Crystal Bay Casino presents Tahoe Comedy North featuring Del Van Dyke, Sean Peabody & Kinsie Damon, in the Crown Room. For tickets or information visit www.visittahoecity.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows, times and prices are subject to change.
Event: DJ Party at Crystal Bay Casino Jan 8
Time: 11:00PM
Join us for a FREE DJ Party in the Red Room featuring DJ Rundown, Ryan Howard and DJ JD. For more information visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows and times are subject to change.
Event: Women’s Ski/Ride Camp at Northstar Resort Jan 9 to Jan 11
Time: Day
Northstar™ Resort is taking its women’s clinics to the next level this season, offering all-inclusive three-day courses focused on health, wellness, camaraderie, and of course, skiing. Taught by Northstar Resort’s top certified female instructors, camps include three days of instruction, demo equipment, lunch, video analysis, yoga classes, wine tasting and appetizers, an equipment class, and coffee each morning. The women’s camps are perfect for those who feel they have hit a plateau or learn better in an encouraging group environment. Participants are known to see tremendous growth in their skiing ability, and make some new friends in the process.Beginner to expert skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to participate in these fun, challenging, and non-intimidating programs. Discounted lodging packages are also available for participants. Camp dates are January 9-11, February 1-3 and March 5-7. More details are to come.
Event: Guitar Master Adrian Legg at the Crystal Bay Casino Jan 9
Time: 9PM
Join us in the Red Room for a FREE show with “Guitar Master” Adrian Legg. Ages 21 and over. For more information visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows and times are subject to change.
Event: Rail Jam Party sponsored by Northstar-at-Tahoe @ Crystal Bay Casino Jan 10
Time: 9PM
Join us in the Red Room at Crystal Bay Casino for Rail Jam Thursdays, brought to you by Northstar-at-Tahoe and Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards. After a day on the slopes catch ski & board movies @ 9PM with swag, giveaways and drink specials. At 10PM, check out live music by Rainmaker. For more info visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333.
Event: Chris Cain at Crystal Bay Casino Jan 11
Time: 9PM
Join us as Crystal Bay Casino presents “Blues Great” Chris Cain, FREE, in the Red Room. Ages 21 and over. For more information visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows and times are subject to change.
Event: On the One with The New Mastersounds at Crystal Bay Casino Jan 12
Time: 9PM
Join us in the Crown for a show with On the One with opener The New Mastersounds. Ages 21 and over. For tickets or information visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows, times and prices are subject to change.
Event: Pinball Rally at Northstar Resort Jan 13
Time: 8am-4pm
Northstar Resort Freestyle Event Stash Session weather and conditions permitting.
Event: S.A.C Ski and Ride Fundraiser at Northstar Resort Jan 13
Time: 8am-4pm
Kick off Safety Week with discounted tickets available though www.sierraavalanchecenter.org.
Event: Pinball Rally at Northstar Jan 13
Time: 10:00am-12noon
Northstar Resort Freestyle Event Stash Session weather and conditions permitting. Participation fee per event. Divisions include men/women, skiers/riders, 14 & under/15 & over. Winners can take home medals and great prizes. All participants have a chance to score prizes from a killer raffle. To register visit our website for all details.
Event: S.A.C. Ski and Ride Fundraiser at Northstar Resort Jan 13
Time: 8:30am
Northstar Resort will kick off National Ski Safety Awareness Week with discounted tickets available though www.sierraavalanchecenter.org.
Event: Learn to Ski and Ride Week at DiamondPeak Resort Jan 14 to Jan 18
Time: All Day
Learn to ski or ride for only $25! This includes rental equipment, group lesson, and a lift ticket based on your ability. This exclusive deal is only available this week.
Event: College Week at Northstar Resort Jan 14 to Jan 18
Time: 8:30am
Discounted lift tickets for College Students. Bring your current student ID to the Tickets and Season Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar™ and receive a specially priced lift ticket. Visit our website for details.
Event: Chamber Mixer and Fundraiser for Snowfest Jan 15
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join us at GarWood’s for some Winter FUN! Mix and mingle with other Chamber members and trade your business card for a chance to win some fabulous prizes! Drinks and appetizers will be provided. For more information on this and other mixers, contact Kym Fabel at 581.8764 or kym@PureTahoeNorth.com.
Event: Tahoe Comedy North at Crystal Bay Casino Jan 15
Time: 8PM
Join us in the Crown Room as Crystal Bay Casino presents Tahoe Comedy North featuring Chicago Steve Barkley, Ross Turner & Grant Lyons. Ages 21 and over. For tickets or information visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333. Shows, times and prices are subject to change.
Event: Rail Jam Party sponsored by Northstar-at-Tahoe @ Crystal Bay Casino Jan 17
Time: 9PM
Join us in the Red Room at Crystal Bay Casino for Rail Jam Thursdays, brought to you by Northstar-at-Tahoe and Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards. After a day on the slopes catch ski & board movies @ 9PM with swag, giveaways and drink specials. At 10PM, check out live music by Naomi & The Courteous Rude Boys. For more info visit www.crystalbaycasino.com or call 775/833-6333.
Event: Tahoe Queen Pints and Paddles Jan 19
Time: 5:30PM
Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe
More Info: Visit the Website
The first Monthly Cruise Party including live music, micro-brews and a Barvarian Menu.
Event: NSAA National Safety Awareness Week at Northstar Resort Jan 19 to Jan 25
Time: All Day
Guests can participate in safety awareness programs, activities, and will have chances to win prizes.
Event: Rossignol Nordic Ski Demo at Northstar Resort Jan 19
Time: All Day
Test the latest gear and get deals on waxing, lessons and purchases.
Event: Full Moon Snowshoe Tour at Northstar Resort Jan 20
Time: TBA
Please call 530-562-2475 for information or reservations.
Event: Full Moon Snowshoe Tour at Northstar Resort Jan 20
Time: 6:00pm
Northstar Resort offers guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 6 p.m. and will cover approximately 5 km of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate. The
Cross-Country
Ski & SnowshoeCenter is located at mid-mountain. Please give yourself plenty of time to ride the Gondola, get fitted for snowshoes and check in. We recommend leaving the Village at Northstar 30-45 minutes before tour begins. Participants must be on the gondola by 5:45 p.m. Fee for participation. For reservations or more information, call the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 530-562-2475.
Event: KC & The Sunshine Band
Time: 7:30PM
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, Stateline
More Info: KC and the Sunshine Band
Tollfree: 800 HARRAHS 427-7247
Event: English Beat
Time: 8PM
MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa
More Info: English Beat
Tollfree: 800 648-3353 Phone: 775 588-3515
Event: Snowshoe Clinic at Northstar Resort Jan 26
Learn the tricks of the trade with instructor Peter Fain. Call 530-562-2475 for more information.
Event: Diamond PeakAustralia Day BBQ Jan 26
Time: All Day
Enjoy Australian-themed food and games in the base area to celebrate our friends from Down Under. There will be an after-party at Crosby’s with food & drink specials and they’ll have an Australian menu available all day.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Pinball Rally Jan 27
Time: 10:00am-12noon
Northstar Resort Freestyle Event Superpipe. Divisions include men/women, skiers/riders, 14 & under/15 & over. Winners can take home medals and great prizes. All participants have a chance to score prizes from a killer raffle. Registration takes place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the day of the event.
Please check our website for details.
Event: Tahoe Rim Nordic Race Jan 27
Time: 8:30am
Come join us for the first Annual Tahoe Rim Tour, a fund-raiser for the Far West/Auburn Ski Club Junior Nordic programs. Northstar Resort and TahoeCrossCountryNordicCenter are donating their services to make this tour an incredible winter experience and to help raise money for Tahoe’s young skiers. The event starts at North Tahoe
High School in Tahoe City and finishes at the NorthstarResortCross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter. Classic wave start 8:30 a.m., Skate and Snowshoe wave at 9 a.m. Event includes race registration, aid station at Starett Pass approximately half way point, transportation back to Tahoe City, light lunch and awards.
Distance: 30km Fee to participate Register online at www.Farwestnordic.org Questions? Email info@farwestnordic.org
Event: Pinball Rally at Northstar Resort Jan 27
Time: 10:00am-12noon
Northstar Resort Freestyle Event Superpipe. Participation fee per event. Divisions include men/women, skiers/riders, 14 & under/15 & over. Winners can take home medals and great prizes. All participants have a chance to score prizes from a killer raffle. Registration takes place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the day of the event. Please visit our website for registration and details.
Event: Squaw Valley Institute Presents Author Dick Dorworth Jan 27
Time: 6:30pm
Join Lake Tahoe legend, Dick Dorworth, for an evening of reading and discussion of his recently published memoir, NIGHT DRIVING, INVENTION OF THE WHEEL & OTHER BLUES. 6:30pm-7:00pm, no host bar. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. PlumpJackConferenceCenter, Squaw Valley. Tickets available at door or online at www.squawvalleyinstitute.org. Ticket fee for adults, children and students with ID are free.
Event: Wine Inspired Dinner at PlumpJack Cafe, Squaw Valley Jan 29
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
At this special dinner experience you’ll receive exclusive, one-on-one table service from a representative from Saracina Vineyards winery, while you enjoy exquisitely paired menu items from the PlumpJack Cafe. The regular menu is also available this evening. Space for the Wine Inspired Dinner is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling 530.583.1578 or book online at www.plumpjackcafe.com.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Women’s Ski/Ride Clinic. Feb 1 to Feb 3
Northstar Resort is taking its women’s clinics to the next level this season, offering all-inclusive three-day courses focused on health, wellness, camaraderie, and of course, skiing.Taught by Northstar Resort’s top certified female instructors, camps include three days of instruction, demo equipment, lunch, video analysis, yoga classes, wine tasting and appetizers, an equipment class, and coffee each morning. The women’s camps are perfect for those who feel they have hit a plateau or learn better in an encouraging group environment. Participants are known to see tremendous growth in their skiing ability, and make some new friends in the process.Beginner to expert skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to participate in these fun, challenging, and non-intimidating programs. Discounted lodging packages are also available for participants. Camp dates are January 9-11, February 1-3 and March 5-7. More details are to come.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Burton Super Demo Tour Feb 1 to Feb 3
Time: All Day
Check out the newest gear from Burton and their event partners’ www.BurtonDemoTour.com.
Event: Squaw Valley Institute presents…Signs of Climate Change, Lake Tahoe Feb 1
Time: 6:30 PM
Robert Coats, PhD, expert on the hydrologic and ecological effects of land management on aquatic ecosystems, will present the latest findings on the health of the Lake Tahoe ecosystem along with an assessment of potential solutions.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Burton Open Amateur Slope Style and Superpipe Competitions. Feb 2 to Feb 3
Amateur riders are invited to throw down at Northstar Resort. Featuring slopestyle and superpipe competitions, the amateur winner will receive and invite to the US Open. For more information, visit www.BurtonDemoTour.com
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Super Bowl Party. Feb 3
Time: All Day
Ski in the morning; watch the game in the afternoon. Check out the game in various locations on the mountain, in the Village at Northstar at Tahoe and on the big screen in VillageCenterPlaza weather and conditions permitting. Turn in your lift ticket by 12:30 p.m. and receive an afternoon credit toward your next ticket.
Event: Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour at Diamond
Peak Feb 3
Time:All Day
Watch amateur skiers and snowboarders get sick and twisted during this very popular event at DiamondPeak. The event will be held in our terrain park sponsored by snowbomb.com and we’ll have fabulous prizes for the winners.Event: Diamond Peak Super Bowl Party at Crosby’s Feb 3
Time: afternoon
Diamond Peak is celebrating Super Bowl at Crosby’s by giving away a ton of prizes including an 08/09 season pass, 2-day transferable mini-pass, 4 Diamond Peak lift tickets, and more.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Burton Women’s Learn To Ride Camp. Feb 8 to Feb 10
Time: Varies
With low student to teacher ratios, and instructors who understand women are built and learn differently than men, ladies are guaranteed a successful riding experience. Call 530-562-2470 for information.
Event: Squaw Valley Institute presents…Doug Stoups’s Cross Country Ski to the South Pole Feb 11
Time: 6:30 PM
Doug Stoup will still be thawing out when he comes to Squaw Valley Institute! He will recount his attempt to cross-country ski 660 miles to the South Pole, using the epic route that Ernest Shackleton was unable to complete in the early 1900’s. PlumpJackConferenceCenter, Squaw Valley. Socialize at no host bar at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets available online at www.squawvalleyinstitute.org Event: Sweetheart Jewelry Sale at RainbowBridge Feb 13
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Village at
Squaw Valley with specials, romance, & more. You’ll be sure to find that perfect gift of the heart at the Rainbow Bridge Sweetheart Jewelry Sale.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Valentine’s Day Feb 14
Time: All Day
Tired of listening to a loved one talk about how good of a skier or rider they are? Let them prove it at Northstar at Tahoe’s free Valentine fun race. The course will accommodate intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. Enjoy dining, après and shopping specials in the Village at Northstar Resort. More details to come.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Full Moon Snowshoe Tour. Feb 19
Time: 6:00pm
Northstar at Tahoe offers guided full moon snowshoe tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 6 p.m. and will cover approximately 5 km of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate. The
Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter is located at mid-mountain. Please give yourself plenty of time to ride the Gondola, get fitted for snowshoes and check in. We recommend leaving the Village at Northstar Resort 30-45 minutes before tour begins. Participants must be on the gondola by 5:45 p.m. For reservations or more information, call the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 530-562-2475.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe USASA Slope Style Competition Feb 23 to Feb 24
Time: 11:00am
A USASA sanctioned event for freestyle skier and snowboarders with a slope style event on Saturday and a GS competition on Sunday. Competition is open to amateurs from 6-60+ years old. Space is limited to the first 125 riders. Registration will take place between 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. on the day of the event, with the competition starting at 11 a.m. Registered participants may purchase a discounted lift ticket at the resort. Call 530-577-4760 or visit USASA.org for more information.
Event: NASTC’s Luna Chix at Northstar at Tahoe Feb 23 to Feb 25
Time: All Day
Luna Chix of NASTC present a 3-day course designed to maximize improvement through great coaching, equipment analysis, and customized functional movement screening. This is all designed to take skiers to the next level. This clinic is taught by the Luna Chix Team, which specializes in working with women in the outdoors.
Event: Wine Inspired Dinner at PlumpJack Cafe, Squaw Valley Feb 26
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
At this special dinner experience you’ll receive exclusive, one-on-one table service from a representative from Miner Family Vineyards winery, while you enjoy exquisitely paired menu items from the PlumpJack Cafe. The regular menu is also available this evening. Space for the Wine Inspired Dinner is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling 530.583.1578 or book online at www.plumpjackcafe.com.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Vans Cup at Tahoe Rail Jam. Feb 29
Time: Evening
Free evening event in the Village at Northstar Resort showcasing top rail riders.
Event: SnowFest Kick Off Celebration at the Village at Squaw Valley Feb 29
Time: Evening
Fireworks, Parties, & more.
Watch the coronation of the Snow Festival Queen in the Village
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Vans Cup at Tahoe Mar 1 to Mar 2
Time: All Day
The 4th Annual Vans Cup at Tahoe brings over $200,000 in cash prizes and the world’s best riders. More details, riders list and schedule to come.
Event: TahoeCity Wacky Winter Bowling Mar 2
Time: 10am-2pm
Human bowling at its finest. Participants serve a human bowling balls on snow saucers aimed for rubber bowling pins. Prizes for top bowlers and best costumes in each of three age groups. For more info please visit our website, or call TCDA at 530-583-3348
Event: Snowfest Doggie Agility Course at the Village at Squaw Valley Mar 2
Time: 3pm
This event features a dog agility course made entirely out of snow. Instead of cones to weave, your pup will maneuver a line of fire hydrants made of snow. Next he’ll run through a tunnel of snow, jump bone shaped hurdles and finish up over a snow made ramp. The agility course is nothing like you have ever seen and is a great way to kick off Snowfest before the fireworks. Fireworks start at dusk under the beautiful peaks of Squaw Valley. Registration begins at 2:30pm at Tails by the Lake, Events begins at 3pm. $10 Participation Fee. Great prizes. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Humane Society
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Women’s Ski/Ride Clinic. Mar 5 to Mar 7
Northstar at Tahoe is taking its women’s clinics to the next level this season, offering all-inclusive three-day courses focused on health, wellness, camaraderie, and of course, skiing.Taught by Northstar Resort’s top certified female instructors, camps include three days of instruction, demo equipment, lunch, video analysis, yoga classes, wine tasting and appetizers, an equipment class, and coffee each morning. The women’s camps are perfect for those who feel they have hit a plateau or learn better in an encouraging group environment. Participants are known to see tremendous growth in their skiing ability, and make some new friends in the process.Beginner to expert skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to participate in these fun, challenging, and non-intimidating programs. Discounted lodging packages are also available for participants. Camp dates are January 9-11, February 1-3 and March 5-7. More details are to come.
9th Annual Hope Valley Cross-Country Snowshoe Thompson Tour Mar 8 Time: Sign-ups 8:15 Tour 9AM Hope Valley Cross-Country, Hope Valley, CA
More Info: Visit the Website
Phone: 530 694-2266
Follow in the footsteps of local hero John “Snowshoe” Thompson who braved the harsh winter elements to deliver mail from Genoa, Nevada to Placerville, California in the late 1800’s. Cost: $20; $10 with your own equipment.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Pinball Rally. Mar 9
Time: 10:00am-12 Registration
Northstar Resort Freestyle Event slopestyle. Divisions include men/women, skiers/riders, 14 & under/15 & over. Winners can take home medals and great prizes. All participants have a chance to score prizes from a killer raffle.
Registration takes place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the day of the event.
Please visit our website for details.
Event: Wine Inspired Dinner at PlumpJack Cafe, Squaw Valley Mar 11
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
At this special dinner experience you’ll receive exclusive, one-on-one table service from a representative from Siduri winery, while you enjoy exquisitely paired menu items from the PlumpJack Cafe. The regular menu is also available this evening. Space for the Wine Inspired Dinner is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling 530.583.1578 or book online at www.plumpjackcafe.com.
Event: Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour at DiamondPeak Mar 16
Time: All Day
Watch amateur skiers and snowboarders get sick and twisted during this very popular event at
DiamondPeak. The event will be held in our terrain park sponsored by snowbomb.com and we’ll have fabulous prizes for the winners.
Event: Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Northstar at Tahoe Mar 17
Time: All Day
Find four-leaf clovers hidden all over the mountain to retrieve some “gold.” Live music in the Village at Northstar, après drink specials and more.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe College Week. Mar 17 to Mar 21
Time: All Day
Discounted lift tickets for College Students. Bring your current student ID to the tickets and season pass office located in the Village at Northstar Resort.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Full Moon Snowshoe Tour. Mar 20
Time: 6:00pm
Northstar Resort offers guided full moons nowshoe tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 6 p.m. and will cover approximately 5 km of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate. The
Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter is located at mid-mountain. Please give yourself plenty of time to ride the Gondola, get fitted for snowshoes and check in. We recommend leaving the Village at Northstar 30-45 minutes before tour begins. Participants must be on the gondola by 5:45 p.m. For reservations or more information, call the Cross-CountrySki & SnowshoeCenter at 530-562-2475.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Easter Festivities Mar 23
Time: All Day
Northstar Resort will celebrate the Easter holiday with festive activities for all ages. The Easter Bunny will make guest appearances both in the Village at Northstar Resort and on the mountain. The Resort will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. on the Village Overlook, located above the skating rink.
Event: Northstar at TahoeCollege Week Mar 24 to Mar 28
Discounted lift tickets for College Students. Bring your current student ID to the Tickets and Season Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar Resort.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Women’s Ski/Ride Clinic. Mar 26 to Mar 28
Time: Alll Day
Northstar Resort is taking its women’s clinics to the next level this season, offering all-inclusive three-day courses focused on health, wellness, camaraderie, and of course, skiing.Taught by Northstar Resort’s top certified female instructors, camps include three days of instruction, demo equipment, lunch, video analysis, yoga classes, wine tasting and appetizers, an equipment class, and coffee each morning. Discounted lodging packages are also available for participants. Camp dates are January 9-11, February 1-3 and March 5-7. More details are to come.
Event: Northstar Resort Tahoe Services Women’s Ski Day. Mar 30
Time: All Day
Benefit day for Tahoe Women’s Services. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.tahoewomenservices.org.
Event: Northstar at TahoeCollege Week. Mar 31 to Apr 4
Time: All Day
Discounted lift tickets for college students. Bring your current student ID to the tickets and season pass office located in the Village at Northstar Resort.
Event: Northstar at Tahoe Great Chef’s Race. Apr 1
Time: All Day
Northstar Resort challenges the culinary skills and snow sport abilities of local restaurateurs and their employees during this fun-filled and often humorous event. Consisting of two parts, racing and cooking, each team will have four people with at least one female member or a man in drag. Between racing on skis or a snowboard and preparing/presenting dishes derived from ingredients presented that day, guests won’t want to miss this event.
After a tense week following the Angora fire, this July Fourth was a welcomed diversion. Most communities celebrated scheduled events, and visitors who traveled to the Lake and contributed to the tourist economy were welcomed with open arms. An estimated 10,000 people were drawn to the lake to join the festivities which lasted for several days.
Communities around the began the celebration early. Squaw Valley hosted a multi-day circus with sky jump bungee and live shows in a circus ring. Truckee and Incline had parades with colorful floats, and Incline Village even hosted a boat parade with all watercraft decorated in red, white and blue. Uncle Sam even made an appearance wake surfing in top hat and tails- a real crowd pleaser!
Kings Beach kicked off fireworks on Tuesday night, with viewers taking in the spectacle by boat, beach and atop the fire lookout at Brockway. Squaw also hosted a laser lights show that evening instead of fireworks, with concerns of fire danger. Incline Village boasted one of the best displays of fireworks ever, drawing a huge crowd on the beach, on the water, and many watching from homes with vantage points over the lake. Tahoe City, Truckee, and South Lake Tahoe all hosted fireworks on the fourth. South Lake’s “Lights on the Lake” claims the largest sychronized display west of the Mississippi. Fireworks continued onto the 5th of July, with a display from Homewood on the west shore.
The Tahoe Arts Festival begins today through Sunday, July 7-8 at the South Lake Tahoe Middle School. Tahoe Arts Project brings performing and visual arts to over 5,000 students, as well as public performances for the community to enjoy. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations and provide scholarships to Lake Tahoe/Truckee art students. TahoeArtsProject.org
Tahoe Food & Wine Festival takes place this Sunday, July 8 at the Crystal Bay Club. Taste great wines from over 20 West Coast and International wineries while you sample light cuisine from great restaurants Such as Crystal Bay Casino Steak & Lobster House, The Big Water Grille, Tahoe Biltmore’s Condrad’s Grille, Village Market, Hyatt’s Lone Eagle Grill, Lanza’s, Jason’s, Moody’s, Trader Joe’s, Cortina Ristorante, Café Bella Sera and more. Blues, Brew & Barbeque - Sunday, July 8th - 1 to 4 pm at the Tahoe Biltmore. Savor a tasty Barbeque of Great Ribs, burgers and chicken and enjoy a live rockin’ band and sample several beers. InsideTahoe.net
Tahoe’s Celebrity Golf Championship begins at Edgewood Golf Course from July 10-15. With a purse of $500,000 and network television exposure, it’s the most prestigious and richest celebrity tournament in golf. TahoeCelebrityGolf.com
Forty talented artists will open their studios for the fourteenth annual ARTour, which runs from July 12-15. ARTour is a free, self-directed tour throughout studios in Tahoe City, Truckee, Incline Village and North Lake Tahoe. Artists feature watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass making, woodwork, photography and many other mediums. This is a great opportunity to learn about a variety of art mediums and buy directly from the artists. NorthTahoeArts.com
Upcoming in July, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet along with the Taming of the Shrew with nightly perfomrances running July 13- August 20th at Sand Harbor on the East Shore. This is a wonderful event with many wine and food vendors presenting their fare under the stars. LakeTahoeShakespeare.com
The Lake Tahoe Music Festival kicks off July 14- August 4 at Homewood Mountain Resort on Tahoe’s West Shore. The July 8, 25th Anniversary Benefactor Party promises to be a unique event with champagne and hors d’oeurves (catering by Dragonfly) and a special musical interlude by the Afiara String Quartet from the San Francisco Conservatory (Afiara was our Educational Outreach Program artists-in-residency teaching quartet this spring). TahoeMusic.org
Don’t miss the weekly Reggae performances at Truckee River Ampitheater in July and August, featuring greats like Peter Tosh, The Wailers, Ziggy Marley, English Beat, and Tahoe’s own Keyser Soze- a fantastic venue! RenegadeShows.com
This past weekend’s storm dumped from 5 feet to 11 feet of snow in the Sierra, with the highest totals around Kirkwood Ski Resort south of Lake Tahoe, Milne said. The storm continued into Saturday, finally winding down Sunday afternoon. Tuesday brought another round of snow, with several more inches having fallen by evening. The ski areas needed this- a nice heavy base with this colder shot of snow to make for fun powder skiing. Here are links to current Tahoe ski conditions:
After a tense week following the Angora fire, this July Fourth was a welcomed diversion. Most communities celebrated scheduled events, and visitors who traveled to the Lake and contributed to the tourist economy were welcomed with open arms. An estimated 10,000 people were drawn to the lake to join the festivities which lasted for several days.
