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There might be limited ice climbing around Lake Tahoe, but the sport has drawn a dedicated group of athletes throughout the basin. And more climbers are swelling those ranks as more people head into the backcountry.

Ask a veteran ice climber about ice climbing around Tahoe, and the words small, scattered and even awful might come up. But while the Lake Tahoe Basin may not be an ice-climbing mecca, the South Shore winter climbing scene is growing as more snow sports enthusiasts head to the backcountry. People just dont move to Tahoe for the ice, South Shore climber Bryce Stath said. Stath started ice climbing in Alaska almost a decade ago before moving to South Lake Tahoe last year. The Sierra doesnt produce ice like the other mountain ranges, but something is better than nothing. We go ice climbing when the skiing is marginal, Stath said. Epic powder days can make for terrible ice climbing. Feet of snow will cover routes and block access to the climbs, and the length and quality of the ice season varies drastically each winter as temperatures fluctuate. Novices be warned - ice climbing in Tahoe often involves thin ice and lots of mixed terrain, according to Stath. Yet Stath said the number of strong rock climbers who want to test their skills on the ice is growing. Each year more people ask him to take them up in the winter, but with more climbers comes more risk. Being above people on ice is really dangerous. You have to be really mindful of where people are. And the equipment is very spiky and pointy. You just dont want to fall. Its such a different medium than rock. Ice can be really brittle, Stath said.

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The most important lesson a beginning ice climber should learn is how to read the quality of the ice, a level of experience that can take years to master, longtime climber Karl Wallischeck said. Wallischeck began ice climbing 35 years ago on the East Coast, where the winter climbing seasons are long and the ice plentiful. He kept ice climbing after he moved to Tahoe in 1987, but the limited terrain, ephemeral conditions and two full-time jobs shortened his season. Wallischeck, who works as both a lieutenant for the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District on the West Shore and as a ski patroller at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, has seen the number of winter sports

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enthusiasts venturing into the backcountry, and onto the ice, rise. And the consequences of getting in over your head are severe, he said. A 23-year-old El Cerrito man fell 125 feet to his death more than a year ago when he was ice climbing at Cascade Falls. Wallischeck said its the only fatality he knows of associated with the winter sport in Tahoe, but its indicative of the level of experience needed to tackle even beginner routes.

start in 2005. The goal? Bring the disparate ice climbers of the basin together for an annual celebration of the terrain, event founder Dave Riggs said. The AAC wanted to host an ice climbing reunion similar to the gatherings held for rock climbers and mountaineers at other times of year. The event hasnt changed much over the past eight years. Attendees still ski or snowshoe into the Lost Trail Lodge on Friday night,

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The AACs ice climbing weekend typically sells out within a few days of open registration and Riggs said he expects about 35 people to attend this year. Its the only organized event of its kind around the lake. South Shore climber Stevens hopes that the ice-climbing community will come together as more people augment its ranks, and gatherings like the ice climbing weekend might help. The key is to release more information about routes into the mainstream even if there isnt a lot of ice to publicize, Stevens said. People arent really vocal about where routes are and its really important for a climbing community to get data out there. Its definitely a challenging activity. Your muscles are going to be really sore, but its a blast, she said.
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Stevens moved to the South Shore in May. Searching for ice climbing crags in the area is a hitor-miss endeavor, and shell often go out to survey routes without climbing them. Stevens hasnt found much data about good climbs around Tahoe, and there isnt a cohesive ice-climbing community to fill in those information gaps. Ice climbers seem to be a little more scarce. A lot of people are still kind of hesitant to get out there are try it, she said. The best way for beginners to leap into the sport is to find an experienced partner whos willing to act as a mentor, Stevens said. The American Alpine Club annual ice climbing weekend set to take place winter 2014 at Coldstream Canyon in Truckee, Calif., is another good introduction to the sport. That event, which organizers describe as more of an informal gathering than a true festival, got its

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MODERATE / DIFFICULT The approximately 2-mile hike up to Winnemucca Lake offers some of the best views in the region, especially for such a short, easy route. Start at the Sno-Park on top of Carson Pass, about 27 miles south of South Lake Tahoe. Youll be starting at above 8,000 feet, which means youll most likely be hiking in a lot of snow. Unless youre ready for a world of hurt, snowshoes arent optional. Leashed dogs are welcome. Youll need to buy a parking pass if you plan to leave your car in the lot at the top of the pass - it is, by far, the easiest option. The Chevron Station on Highway 50 in Meyers sells both day and annual passes, as does Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The trail climbs steadily through groves of conifers before you abruptly leave the trees behind and start traversing a fairly open, west-facing slope. Youll be rewarded with spectacular views of Caples Lake to your right as the Pacific Crest Trail runs parallel on your left. Another mile, and you arrive at Winnemucca, a frozen gem below the jagged Three Sisters. Feeling intrepid? Its another mile up to Round Top Lake, which offers more great views of the surrounding valley and peaks.

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north of the (now snow-covered) Meeks Creek. After about half a mile, the trees will thin and youll have access to a small, sunny meadow nestled in the green valley. Unless youre feeling very aerobically sound, wed recommend sticking to the open meadow and access road instead of heading up the U.S. Forest Service trail that leads to Lake Genevieve and Lake Craig. Leashed dogs are welcome.

SPOONER LAKE STATE PARK

EASY If you drove over Spooner Summit heading west on Highway 50, you likely saw this small lake on your right-hand side. Spooner Lake State Park, which sits more than 1,000 above Lake Tahoe, offers spectacular views of the basin. Theres a mellow trail that loops the lake and winds through an aspen grove in the frozen high country. Parking is available at the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park lot, on your left once you turn north onto Highway 28 from Spooner Summit.

ANGORA LAKES

MODERATE Winter is a wonderful time to take advantage of the wide access road that leads up to Upper and

Lower Angora lakes. The major plus? You dont have to worry about cars and snowmobiles are scarce (though its not unusual to see their tracks, which effectively groom the route for you). Dogs welcome. Drive west on Lake Tahoe Boulevard until you reach Tahoe Mountain Road about 2 miles past the intersection with Highway 89. Turn right and follow the road to the T-intersection where youll make a right and then an immediate left onto Dundee Circle. In about 200 yards, youll make another left. Depending on snow conditions, park alongside the road and walk down to the snow-covered Angora Ridge Road. Its about two miles up to the Angora Fire Overlook, a narrow saddle with views of Tahoe on one side and the charred hillside that was burnt during a fire on the other. If youre feeling up to it, you can continue along the road for another 2 miles to make it to Lower and Upper Angora Lakes. The climbing never gets too steep, but youll steadily gain elevation. If you make it to the lakes, youll find yourself in secluded wonderland surrounded by high granite peaks and towering conifers.
Axie Navas is a former reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake Tahoe.
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T O U R I N G

A group of skiers and riders on a cat skiing tour at Kirkwood Mountain. RIGHT: The E:K CAT climbs up Martin Point Road in search of fresh powder at Kirkwood Mountain.

At Kirkwood Mountain Resort, this scene can be experienced by the general public through snowcat tours, included under the resorts Expedition: Kirkwood program. Cats takes guests to Martin Point, past the northwest boundary of

Snowcat tours:
REACHING THE OUTER LIMITS OF TAHOE
BY MARGARET MORAN

Imagine riding in an enclosed cab, watching through a window as snow-covered terrain passes by as the operator of the tracked vehicle navigates it steadily ever higher up a mountain.

the resort, which also offers guided backcountry tours at Kirkwoods Thunder and Avy bowls. The tours include educational and backcountry safety skills and are designed for advanced riders Expedition: Kirkwood is all about getting you more terrain, said Jon Copeland, Kirkwoods Ski & Ride School director. Whether thats inbounds or out, were going to work on off-piste skiing and riding techniques, terrain selection and management, and rescue procedures and protocols. Tours cost $200 and up; times can vary, and tours also can be customized. They include backcountry awareness and equipment (avalanche beacons, probes and backpacks), but guests are encouraged to bring their own gear, if they have it. To book a trip, call the resort at 209-258-7360 or email expeditionkirkwood@vailresorts.com. Reservations are highly recommended. On the North Shore, Northstar California also includes a private snowcat tour as part of a special guest service offering. Cost is free, and guests are chosen at random for a 1-hour ride-along in the early evening, while the machines operator grooms mountain trails. How many people get a ride in a snowcat? asked Jim Larmore, director of mountain operations for Northstar California. A fraction ... so thats a very special deal.
To learn more, visit the resorts website at www.northstarcalifornia.com.

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Are you an experienced skier or rider looking for a challenge beyond Lake Tahoes resorts? Then be sure to hit up these ve sick spots nestled just off the beaten path.
BY DYLAN SILVER

A backcountry hit list

Lake Tahoes backcountry has hundreds of options for

Caution
Dangers include avalanches, injuries and varying snow conditions. If at all possible, visit these areas with an experienced guide. Also, check out resources like the Sierra Avalanche Center or the many classes on backcountry skiing throughout the area. Learn more at www.sierraavalanchecenter.org.

those on the hunt for fresh powder or new runs. Here are a few hikes that highlight the Sierras world-class offerings. MOUNT TALLAC
Arguably Lake Tahoes most prominent peak, Mount Tallac has a bunch of great backcountry runs. Ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 vertical feet, the terrain varies in difficulty and length. A good beginners point is the north side of the mountain in an area known as Corkscrew Trees. Experts often take on the mountains telltale feature, The Cross. But if youve never climbed and skied Mount Tallac, dont start here. Directions vary depending on the desired route. For the North Bowl area, backcountry skiers and riders often park and begin their ascent off Highway 89 near Spring Creek Road.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING CAN B E E X T R E M E LY HAZARDOUS.

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Two backcountry skiers ascend a peak near South Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Basin is full of options for those looking to get away from the resorts.
PHOTO BY DYLAN SILVER

MOUNT ROSE
North Lake Tahoes Mount Rose has a lot of technical aspects and a few that match the needs of beginning backcountry skiers and riders. The Backcountry in Truckee often offers helpful tips on snow conditions to those looking to make it up Tahoes third tallest peak. From the top, expect a 360-degree views and a good 2,500 foot descent. Directions: Drive up the Mount Rose Highway. Park in the parking area near the summit. The trailhead should be easily visible from the north side of the highway.

POWDER HOUSE
The South Shores Powder House has gotten a lot of attention from the backcountry community. For newcomers to the sport, this is a fantastic place to start. Because of the north-facing nature of the peak snow conditions are often great long after big dumps. The ascent is fairly easy and can merit multiple runs in a single day. The runs are long and steep in places. The heavy trees help cut down on the avalanche danger. Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, drive west on Highway 50. Turn onto Highway 89 south. The parking area is on the west side of the highway just before Luther Pass and is often marked by a line of cars.

FREEL PEAK
This is the Lake Tahoe Basins highest peak and not an everyday backcountry run. At 10,881 feet, its one of those for the bucket list. The hike is more than 6 miles and must be done when theres a good amount of snow. The top of Freel Peak is wind-blasted and very often barren even after a good snow, but it offers a vast and very unfettered view of Lake Tahoe. Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, head west on Highway 50. Turn south onto Highway 89. The parking area is past Luther Summit, about 2 miles before the Highway 88 junction.

RED LAKE PEAK

Red Lake Peak and the greater Carson Pass area have a million options for backcountry skiers. Red Lake Peak is one of the more accessible summits. The hike from the Carson Pass parking lot is mellow. With a car parked in Hope Valley, its easy to make the descent a lot longer than the ascent. This area is also known for its heavy snowfall. If coverage is a concern, check out some of the north-facing aspects of Red Lake Peak. Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, head west on Highway 50. Turn onto Highway 89. Turn west onto Highway 88. Park at the parking area near Carson Pass on the north side of the highway.
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As winter extreme sports continue to evolve, interest and participation in snowskating is growing at Tahoe
BY BECKY REGAN

On the rise

Wearing what looks like blue dishwashing gloves, Mark Spicolli Montgomery sends it off a 30-foot kicker. Its a decent-size jump for any rider, but Montgomery is doing it on a snowskate. Those dishwashing gloves hes wearing are actually insulated crab fishing gloves that happen to have awesome grip for that oh-so-important landing.

PHOTOS BY BECKY REGAN

ABOVE: John Zapata jumps up on a down rail at Northstar California in January 2013. Snowskaters are becoming a common sight at most ski resorts. LEFT: Snowskater Mark Spicolli Montgomery launches off a big hip as he jams through a terrain park at Northstar California in January 2013.

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after he broke his leg on a skateboard and could no longer put on a snowboard boot. He brought his friend Quinn along for the ride, and the timing was perfect. Ive been a ski bum my whole life, and basically, I was just ready for a change from snowboarding, Quinn said. It was getting to the point where, if I wasnt going out and hitting an 80-foot jump, it was just boring, and then youre risking your neck.

SNOWSKATING 101

Mark Spicolli Montgomery hops up onto a box at Northstar California in January 2013. Montgomery started snowskating about 10 years ago when there was only a handful of snowskaters at resorts.

I THOUGHT IT WAS A
COMPLETE JOKE AT FIRST WENT OUT AND RODE ONE
It looks insane, but Montgomery swears its not. Its just a mental thing. Its the whole aspect of not being attached to the board that people think is so much harder, but really its not, Montgomery said. Once you get past it, you totally forget that youre not attached to the thing. Montgomery and his friends didnt single-handedly bring snowskating to Lake Tahoe, but they are among the pioneers. Theyre among guys like Danny Sheehan, who created Ralston Snowskates, and Pat Quinn, who is a South Shore snowskating legend. These guys have been on the scene for nearly a decade, and have some good advice and entertaining stories to share with up-and-comers. Once you figure out whats going on and what to avoid, it really is pretty safe, Quinn said. A couple times on the hill and that was it. I was hooked.

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Montgomery was making snowboards for Lib Tech in 2002 when a snowskate prototype was dropped in his lap. Lib Tech was looking to get into the snowskate business, and guys like Montgomery could help. I thought it was a complete joke at first until I actually went out and rode one, Montgomery said. We just needed to make some subtle improvements to make it more comfortable. Skateboards are meant for flat, smooth concrete while snowskates are like bombing a hill with lots of bumps. So Montgomery and his fellow Lib Tech crew set about making bigger and better skis for the bottom of their snowskates, and tweaking the sidecuts to see what worked best. Meanwhile, down in South Lake, Sheehan and Quinn were also getting into snowskating. Sheehan turned to snowskating

Learning to snowskate looks intimidating, but both Montgomery and Quinn said the learning curve is similar to snowboarding. It just takes getting past not being strapped in. When you ride a bike once you take the training wheels of that bikes a lot more fun to ride, Montgomery said. Its just a comfort thing. Going strapless can even be a benefit for beginners. When they catch an edge, beginners can jump off or sit down instead of being slammed into the ground by their equipment. Same principle holds true in the park and the powder. If you come off the lip wrong on skis or a snowboard youre kind of at the mercy of gravity, Quinn said. On a snowskate if you come off the lip and its wrong you just kind of fly through the air and get your feet under you and slide. Theres also a freedom to not being attached and gliding through the powder, Montgomery said. No sore ankles or feet, and digging out of powder is much more manageable. Riding powder unstrapped just blows your mind, Montgomery said. You dont catch your edge and scorpion or face plant. If you catch your edge you just kind of slide out on your knees. It gives you freedom.

And as the sport continues to progress, so does the equipment. Trucks, decks and skis - everything on a snowskate is now interchangeable. The ski attached to the bottom can be swapped out for a short park ski, a medium cruising ski or a long powder ski. The big-nosed powder ski and elevated riding platform lets snowskaters mob in the trees. Quinn takes his in the backcountry and said he floats fine on a 136. Yeah, pretty much once you figure it out you can ride powder and not be strapped in its a game changer, Quinn said. Its just taken a little while to catch on. Dont get these guys wrong. Theyre not saying beginners wont take their lumps. Theyre just saying the new challenge and freedom of going strapless makes those lumps worth it.

FAST FORWARD

A GAME CHANGER

Getting on the lift isnt bad either. Snowskaters simply walk up and sit down, but they do have to ride off. Theres no strapping in. Just jump on the board and go, which saves beginners a ton of energy in the getting up and down department.

Hanging out with Montgomery and his friends in the lift line is like hanging out with celebrities. Everyone is gaping at the snowskates, and questions are flying at the guys. Can you kickflip? a kid asks Montgomery. Montgomery obliges. Hes used to fielding these questions. Its pretty obvious the sport has potential to grow, but Quinn and Montgomery dont think it will happen overnight. Right now everyone just wants to push it and improve the sport, Montgomery said. Everyone is talking about going bigger. Everything that snowboarders do, we pretty much figure we can do and are doing. But Montgomery thinks it will take something like an X Games appearance to really launch snowskating. In the meantime, the Tahoe snowskaters are doing their part to educate and continue to push boundaries. Hopefully every mountain will open up to it, and maybe someday well have a mountain thats snowskate-only, Montgomery said.
Becky Regan is a former sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer for MLB.com.
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DONT: Sled in a wooded area.

Trees are not a sledders friend. Because of most sleds lack of reliable steering, they are rarely safe to ride around obstacles.

DO: Visit one of Lake Tahoes designated sledding hills. Around Lake Tahoe, numerous businesses have sprung up to provide sledding areas. The slopes are clear and safe, not to mention theres often hot chocolate just a short walk away. DONT: Drink and sled. As with
any winter sport, drinking is not a good companion activity to sledding. Wait till youve completed that double black diamond bobsled route to imbibe.

Zachary Holmes takes to the air during a well-lit night sledding session.

DO: Look out for shadowed areas. Snow surfaces can vary incredibly. A shadowy area can often mean ice or a change in snow conditions. Its also hard to see what obstacles are in these areas.

The dos and donts of sledding at Lake Tahoe

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Sledding is one of the most fun and accessible winter activities out there. But dont think that it doesnt

DONT: Sled above a roadway. You

may think youve found that perfect sledding hill right off the highway. But if your route has any potential at all to direct you onto the road, dont risk it. Sledders have been killed in the Tahoe region after accidentally sliding onto a busy street.

BY DYLAN SILVER device. Saucers and straight sleds

DO: Buy a sled with a steering

are known for being uncontrollable. Also, if you are shopping for a sled with steering, be critical of any products claims and always test in an open obstacle-free environment. no-brainer.

come with its fair share of risk. As with all snowsports, theres DONT: Sled head first. Thats a a right way and a wrong way to hit the hill. DO: Build a jump. A little bump Here are a few tips to get you started. in the run can add that funny little
perk to your sledding adventure.

DONT: Build a big jump.

always soft. Though sledding may seem like a playful activity, they can actually go quite fast. A helmet can greatly reduce the risk of head injury.

DO: Wear a helmet. Snow isnt

Catching a lot of air on a sled is not something you want to be known for. Too many of those potentially glorious launches end in disaster. Its not worth it.
PHOTO BY DYLAN SILVER

Dylan Silver lives in South Lake Tahoe and is a freelance recreation and entertainment writer for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Lake Tahoe Action newspapers. He can be reached at dylanmsilver@gmail.com.

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GEAR GUIDE
Does winter have you in the mood to purchase some new gear to take on your outdoor adventures? From backpacks to boots, Lake Tahoe businesses offer a variety of equipment to get you through your next expedition. Check out our picks for this season.

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1 MountainSmith Borealist AT The newly redesigned Borealis AT is a beast of a backcountry pack. Load up with everything from camera gear to hydration and set off on the ultimate mountain adventure. Manufactured with recycled materials, its a product you can feel good about wearing too. Available at Tahoe Mountain Sports, 8331 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, Calif. 530-546-7001. 2 Loki Mountain Hoody Colorados Loki Outerwear has been pushing the design of snow gear to new realms. The companys additions to their jackets, like

Looking for new gear this season ? Check out our picks for must-haves around the lake.
deployable mittens built into the sleeves and a ninja-like facemask worked into the hood, are the kind of features that make a difference when the white sky is falling. Available at Tahoe Mountain Sports, 8331 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, Calif. 866-891-9177 3 Neff Daily Riding Pant For those who ski or ride every day, a solid, no-nonsense snow pant just makes sense. Of course, if its painted like a golden zebra thats okay too. Neffs Daily Ride Pant makes sense in a lot of ways. Available at Great Outdoor Clothing Co. 341 Ski Way, Incline Village, Nev. 775-832-9100. 4 Adidas Samba snowboard boots The iconic footwear brand is taking a step in a new direction. Adidas Samba snowboard boots encompass the famous soccer shoes look and design. But theyre built to the specs of a heavyhitting snowboard team. Available at The Ledge, Olympic Valley, Calif. 530-452-4477

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1 DaKine Tahoe Glove Dont fool around with Grandmas mittens. When its snowing, youll need a glove you can rely on to keep your hands the right temperature. DaKines Tahoe glove is affordable and comes with a built-in heat pack pocket. Whats not to like? Available at Tahoe Mountain Sports, 8331 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, Calif. 866-891-9177. 2 Airblaster Merino Ninja Suit The Airblaster Ninja Suit is top of the line when it comes to layering. This one-piece is warm, breathable and mostly smell proof. More than likely itll have you doing 360 roundhouse Chuck Norris kicks when youre in the backountry. Who wouldnt want that? Available at Butterbox, 3001 North Village Drive, Truckee, Calif. 530-562-3650. 3 Billabong Jamie Anderson Varsity jacket Jamie Andersons status in snowboarding says a lot about this product. If the South Lake Tahoe-based

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X Games multimedalist and 2014 Olympic slopestyle hopeful puts her name on it, you can bet its a solid piece of equipment. Available at Daves Ski and Board, 600 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Calif. 530-583-8833. 4 The North Face ThermoBall Vest When its really, really cold, an extra torso layer can hold a lot of core heat in your body. North Faces ThermoBall technology has the insulating power of down - and is almost as light - but its less sensitive to moisture. Available at The North Face, 6001 North Village Drive, Truckee, Calif. 530-562-3663.

5 Giro Combyn helmet Giros new soft shell category of helmets allows skiers and riders to protect themselves crash after crash. The flexible, customforming helmet is comfortable, low profile and durable. vailable at Available lpenglow, Alpenglow, 415 North ake Blvd., Lake ahoe City, Tahoe alif. Calif. 530-583-6917.

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1 Giro Onset Goggle The ultra-wide design of Giros Onset Goggle offers one of the widest ranges of view on the market. Not only that, the variety of Carl Zeiss Vision lenses ensures the right match for any conditions. A Available at 1001 Heavenly Village W Way, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. 775-586-2390 2 Gnu Billy Goat snowboard Stamped with Transworld Snowboardings Good W Wood award, the Gnu Billy Goat is a high-performance all-terrain ride. The magazine tested the boards at Lake Tahoes own T

Sierra-atTahoe Resort, so you know its good to go in Tahoe. Available at Shoreline Ski and Sports, 259 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev. 775-588-8777 3 In Search of Powder: A Story of Americas Disappearing Ski Bum, Want to be a real ski bum? Lake Tahoe local Jeremy Evans can tune you into the nuances of the lifestyle. Evans chronicles the culture driven by the mantra, Ski as much as possible. Available on Amazon.com. By
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Lift Tickets
with 3-Pack*
*Valid any day of the season, all winter long. Days do not need to be consecutive. Non-transferable and non-refundable.

5 3 0 - 52 5 -2 9 9 2

SkiHomewood.com

Winter Comfort and Adventure Available .......

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Sporting Goods

Snow Shovels

Clothing & Footwear

Snow Toys

Snowshoe Rentals

Home Decor
Blairsden 282 Bonta St (530)836-2589

Truckee 11320 Donner Pass Rd (530)587-4844

www.mountainhardwareandsports.com

RESORTS
From Heavenly to Diamond Peak, resorts at the lake offer breathtaking views of the Jewel of the Sierra. Whether youre a beginner or a skilled snowboarder or skier, there are trails for every skill level. Take a look at our downhill resorts guide to gure out where to have your next adventure.

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MAX DEPTH:

FA S T S FA C T
MILES WIDE

1,645 ft. || 22

MILES LONG

x 12

DOWNHILL SKI RESORTS

ALPINE MEADOWS

2600 Alpine Meadows Rd. (off Hwy 89) CA 530-581-8244, skialpine.com

BOREAL

DONNER SKI RANCH

19320 Donner Pass Rd., Norden, CA 530-581-8244, skialpine.com

GRANLIBAKKEN

219659 Boreal Ridge Rd., Truckee, CA 530-426-3666, borealski.com

DIAMOND PEAK

725 Granlibakken Rd. Tahoe City, CA 877-552-6301, granlibakken.com

HOMEWOOD

1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 775-832-1177, diamondpeak.com

5145 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA 530-525-2992, homewood.com

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HEAVENLY

SQUAW VALLEY

TAHOE DONNER

CAMP RICHARDSON CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS

ROYAL GORGE

4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 800-432-8365, skiheavenly.com

KIRKWOOD

1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Village, CA 530-583-6955, squaw.com

SUGAR BOWL

11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 530-587-9444, skitahoedonner.com

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. (off Hwy 88), Kirkwood, CA 530-581-8244, kirkwood.com
MT . ROSE 22222 Mount Rose Hwy, Reno, NV, 775-849-0704, mtrose.com NORTHSTAR

629 Sugar Bowl Road., Norden, CA 530-426-900, sugarbowl.com

SODA SPRINGS

CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREAS

AUBURN SKI CLUB TRAINING CENTER

1900 Jameson Beach Road (off SR 89), CA 530-541-1801, camprichardson.com

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Picketts Junction at Hwy 88 & 89, Hope Valley, CA 530-694-2266,

hopevalleyoutdoors.com
KIRKWOOD NORDIC CENTER

9411 Hillside Dr., Soda Springs, CA, 800-500-3871, royalgorge.com

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

10244 Soda Springs Road, Soda Springs, CA 530-426-3901, sodasprings.com

SIERRA - AT - TAHOE

19749 Boreal Ridge Road Soda Springs, CA 530-426-3313

BIJOU CROSS COUNTRY

Hwy 80 - 3 miles west of Truckee, CA

HEAVENLY S MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE PARK

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive (off Hwy 88), Kirkwood, CA, 209-258-7248, kirkwood.com
LAKE TAHOE WINTER SPORTS CENTER

Tahoma, CA 530-525-9528, parks.ca.gov

SORENSEN S RESORT

14255 Hwy 88, Hope Valley, CA, 530-694-2203, sorensenresort.com

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA

5001 Northstar Drive (off Hwy 267) Truckee, CA 530-562-2267, northstarcalifornia.com

1111 Sierra-atTahoe Road, Twin Bridges, CA 530-659-7453

Hwy 50 and Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 530-542-6056

Top of Heavenly Gondola, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 775-586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Hwy 50, Meyers, CA 530-577-2970

NORTHSTAR

Tahoe City, CA. 530-583-5475

TAHOE MEADOWS

5001 Northstar Drive (off Hwy 267) Truckee, CA 530-562-2218, northstarcalifornia.com

Near the Diamond Peak Resort off Mt. Rose Hwy, Incline Village, NV
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D O W N H I L L

FA C T T S A F

BEGINNING TRAILS

25%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

40% 35%

ADVANCE D T RAILS

ALPINE MEADOWS
AT
With seven powder bowls, countless ridgeline adventures, summit-to-base A GLANCE groomed trails, and mountaintop views of Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows hosts some of Tahoes and the countrys finest terrain. Alpines reputation for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere can be experienced both on and off the slopes. Beginner skiers and riders enjoy gentle groomed slopes just steps from the mountains day lodge, while experienced adventurers take advantage of the wide variety of Alpines famous natural terrain either through guided tours or specialty clinics or simply by exploring on their own. Full-and half-day ski and snowboard programs invite kids as young as age three (and as young as age five for snowboarders) to have fun on the slopes; and as the official home of Disabled Sports USA, Far West division, Alpine Meadows provides unmatched daily instruction to students with physical and developmental disabilities. With nine mountain dining options, Alpine Meadows offers delicious options which satisfy any appetite. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows joined forces in fall 2011, bringing skiers and riders access to 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and more than 270 trails all on one lift ticket or season pass. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are proud to announce nearly $8 million in capital improvements for the 2013-14 winter season. Improvements at Alpine Meadows include re-designed terrain parks that offer features for the entire family, and continued investments in snowmaking and grooming technology to bring skiers and riders the best possible snow surface conditions. Alpines mid-mountain Chalet is also undergoing renovations, transforming into a Sierra Beer Garden that serves delicious brews as well as tasty pressed sandwiches and sausage plates. Guests to Alpine can also indulge in an eclectic array of regionally and sustainably sourced cuisine from the two new Mtn Roots Food Trucks - one will be serving delicious eats at Alpine Meadows, the other at Squaw Valley. Continuing this year, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will provide a free shuttle that runs between the two resorts. The free, 15-minute shuttle ride allows skiers and riders to experience both resorts in one day on one lift ticket or season pass.

Nine dining options, outdoor sundeck and fire pit, rental center, high performance demo equipment, ski and snowboard school, disabled sports center, retail shop, high-speed internet access.

AMENITIES

AVE R A G E SN O WFA L L
450 inches

T ERR A I N PA R K S
100-plus trails

T E R R AI N

T OP E L E VAT I O N
8,637 feet 1,802 feet

V E RT I C AL D R O P AC R E S
2,400
PHOTO BY JEFF ENGERBRETSON / ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT

BA SE E L E VAT I O N
6,835 feet

W H AT S N E W

L I FT S 13 including one high-speed detachable six-passenger chair; two high-speed express quads; three triple and ve double chairs; two surface lifts.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW.SKIALPINE.COM

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Love the mountains? Bring a piece of them home with you.

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R E S O R T S

D O W N H I L L

FA C T T S A F

BEGINNING TRAILS

30%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

55% 15%
400 inches

ADVANCE D T RAILS

AVER A G E SN O WFA L L SN O WM A K I N G

75% to 80% terrain coverage

T OP E L E VAT I O N

BOREAL
AT A G L A N C E
Always the first resort open in the area and open from 9 a.m. to 9p.m, 7 days/ week, Boreal routinely provides skiers and riders more access to the mountain than any other resort in the country. Located directly off Interstate-80, Boreal has become a Mecca for terrain park enthusiasts, and the 1-2-3 Ride Free program gives beginners a reason to keep coming back for more. Woodward Tahoe, the newest addition to the renowned Camp Woodward family, opened for business in June, 2012 and has helped transform Boreal into a year-round destination for action sports enthusiasts. Woodward Tahoe offers week-long camps throughout the summer for snowboard, ski, skate, BMX, cheer/tumble and digital media, as well as public day sessions each year from August thru April. The 33,000 square foot Woodward Tahoe Bunker includes launch ramps, foam pits, trampolines, full-sized spring floor, concrete skate park, digital media lab and much, much more. Woodward Tahoes outdoor campus, which will remain open each year until the snow falls, includes several dirt tracks and jumps for bikers as well as an additional skate park and mini-ramp. Learn more at www.woodwardtahoe.com. Along with the opening of Woodward Tahoe, Boreals lodge recently received a facelift including a new paint job, new carpeting and a renovated patio area for you to enjoy the Tahoe sunshine over lunch.

7,700 feet 500 feet 380

V E RT I C AL R I SE RI D E A B L E A C R E S L ON G E R ST R UN
1 mile

T E R R AI N
41 trails

T UB B I N G
11 3 quads, 3 triples, 1 double, 2 moving carpets, 1 moving carpet at tube park chairs, 6 surface lifts, 4 Magic Carpets

W H AT S N E W

L I FT S

BA SE E L E VAT I O N
7,200 feet
PHOTO BY TOM ZIKAS

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW.BOREALISKI.COM

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Warm It Up Tahoe Style!

Furniture Lighting Accessories Flooring

Ask us about FREE measuring & installation for any product in the Alustra Collection.
Save Time. Save Money. Stop in at our Hunter Douglas Gallery, and take advantage of our current promotions, money-saving rebates, and special offers. Visit us today, and let our highly trained professionals find the right look for your home at a great price!

Full Service Interior Design

Sierra Verde Group
797 Southwood Blvd Ste 4 Incline Village NV Mon-Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 - 2 775-831-2204 www.sierraverdegroup.com

Visit our Showroom in Village Center

797 Southwood Blvd. Incline Village, NV Monday - Friday 10 - 5 . Saturday 10 - 2

(775) 831-2204 . (775) 815-2338 www.sierraverdegroup.com

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GoldfishProperties.com | 1-800-948-7311 | info@goldfishproperties.com

920 Incline Way, Suite A, Incline Village, NV | 10056 Spring Street, Truckee, CA

R E S O R T S

D O W N H I L L

FA C T FA S T

DIAMOND PEAK

BEGINNING TRAILS

18%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

46% 36%
SE A SO N

ADVANCE D T RAILS

December to April Shuttle service, rental/ demo and repair center, ski and snowboard school, child ski center, retail shop Located on Spillway; family-friendly terrain features on Penguin 75% of developed terrain

AMENITIES

TE R R A I N PA R K

SN O WM A K I N G

T OP E L E VAT I O N
8,540 feet 1,840 feet

V E RT I C AL D R O P AT A G L A N C E
Less is more at Diamond Peak Ski Resort with incredible lake views, perfectly groomed runs, family-friendly atmosphere, and an excellent ski and snowboard school at affordable prices. Diamond Peak offers more ways for the whole family to have a great day on the slopes, without breaking the bank. Lift tickets are only $59 for adults and kids 6 and under ski free! Save big with a multi-day Mini-Pass or brush up on your skills with affordable lesson packages. New this year is a reciprocal season pass relationship with Homewood Mountain Resort that will allow passholders to ski four days at the other resort. Diamond Peak will also introduce Terrain Based Teaching into all beginner lessons, a method that has proven successful throughout the industry. Those 21 and older can enjoy more dates on the calendar for the resorts signature Last Tracks wine/beer tasting event, including select Fridays and themed events. Look for new off-piste skiable terrain in the trees between Battleborn and Sunnyside, as a result of a defensible space project. Five new fan guns were added to the snowmaking fleet, increasing snowmaking efficiency and capacity when conditions warrant. A brand new DiamondPeak. com will launch in November with an upgraded online store and more interactive features. College students and those who like to start their weekends early should check out Face/Off Fridays, a new event series on Fridays starting at the end of February.

RIDE A B L E A C R E S
2.5 miles

655

LO N G E ST R UN T E R R AI N

W H AT S N E W

30 runs, open glades, tree skiing

PHOTO BY TOM ZIKAS / DIAMOND PEAK

BA SE E L E VAT I O N
6,700 feet

L I FT S

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW. DIAMONDPEAK.COM

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Group and Aqua Fitness Classes Cardiovascular and Strength workout room Massage by appointment Indoor aquatic center Gymnasium Holiday youth, family, and senior programs Pro shop and snack bar Warm fireplace and 50 TV Free Wi-Fi
Bring in a 2013-2014 lift ticket & receive

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to the Incline Village Recreation Center

980 Incline Way, Incline Village NV 89451 (775) 832-1300 | www.inclinerecreation.com Open Daily

R E S O R T S

D O W N H I L L

ACT F T S FA

BEGINNING TRAILS

15%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

50% 35%

ADVANCE D T RAILS

GRANLIBAKKEN
AT A G L A N C E
Granlibakken features an intimate ski hill, perfect for beginning through intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Its a place to avoid the crowds, while enjoying a day of skiing right out your back door. Ski School, ski hill and snack bar are open Friday through Monday and Dec.h 20 through Jan. 5 and Feb. 14-24. The rental shop, snow play area and warming hut are open daily all season. Granlibakken offers plenty of Sierra terrain to explore on cross-country skis or snowshoes. Guests have easy access to popular cross-country trailheads which provide miles of un-groomed Lake Tahoe skiing and snowshoes terrain. For the kids or young at heart. Granlibakken has a machine groomed snow play area. Cost is $14 per person for saucer rental and use of the snow play area all day (no tubes or toboggans are allowed). Ski Package - Lodging, full hot breakfast and choice of 8 ski resorts starts at $150/person. Lodging guests at Granlibakken ski and sled all day for $15 each.Granlibakken is located in a 74 acre picturesque mountain valley only minutes from Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. The Treetop Adventure Park is new this year. Open Friday/Saturday and Holidays. Open mid-week by reservation for groups of ten or more. Park available for 5-year-olds and up. Each park session is 2.5 hours.

Ski school, rental shop, snowplay area, snack bar, warming hut

AMENITIES

SAU C E R /SL E D HI L L
50 feet

T OP E L E VAT I O N
6,570 feet 240 feet

V E RT I C AL D R O P T ER R A I N PA R K S ACRES
10 0

BA SE E L E VAT I O N
6,330 feet

2 surface lifts 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri. - Sun. WWW. GRANLIBAKKEN.COM

L I FT S

L I FT HO UR S

PHOTO: GRANLIBAKKEN

W H AT S N E W

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SKI | BACK COUNTRY | CLIMB | PADDLEBOARD | BIKE | KAYAK | RENTALS

SKIBACK LS C A T

TRYCLIMBBI N OU

Skis Boots Snowboards Clothing Rentals Demos Repairs

DDLE BOARD PA KE

www.TruckeeSportsExchange.com
T R U C K E E

10095 West River Street | Historic Downtown Truckee

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Tuesday Trivia at 7 Thursday Bingo at 7 Friday Brewlette all day

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Monday Trivia at 7 Tuesday Late Night Happy Hour 10-12 Wednesday Open Mic at 830 Friday Brewlette all day
LOCATIONS

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9980 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA

Next to the Crystal Bay Club on the CA/NV border

CAMPR YAK EN KA

530.582.4510

SAVE TIME and BOOK ONLINE! www.rentals.villageskiloft.com

800 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village, NV 775-831-3537 Open Daily villageskiloft.com

4 0 American Craft Beers

on draft, always rotating

G rilled fresh sausages

including elk, venison, buffalo, pheasant and bratwurst

S nacks and Sandwiches

until last call
See daily events and new beers

10192 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA

R E S O R T S

D O W N H I L L

FA C T T S A F

HEAVENLY
AT A G L A N C E
Unbuckle at Tamarack, rated as the No. 1 aprs ski party in North America by Forbes and confirmed by CNN Travel, is Lake Tahoes highest elevation aprs ski party from 3:30-5:30 p.m. featuring daily half-priced drinks, giveaways, food specials, lots of dancing and, exclusively on ThursdaysSaturdays, a live DJ and the Heavenly Angels. This season, Heavenly is elevating Unbuckle once again, by taking the party out onto the patio at Tamarack Lodge. Look for additional outdoor lighting, the Heavenly Angels dancing with the backdrop of the mountain and, best of all, another bar to serve those halfpriced drinks. When you come to Heavenly, you better plan to go allinbecause Heavenly is for those who are up for first chair and are still going strong after last call. At Heavenly, you play hard and sleep when you get home.

BEGINNING TRAILS

20%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

45% 35%

ADVANCE D T RAILS

Ski and ride schools, five rental and two repair shops, nine on-mountain restaurants, four lodges.

AMENITIES

T ERR A I N PA R K S
100-plus trails

T E R R AI N

T OP E L E VAT I O N
10,067 feet 3,500 feet

V E RT I C AL D R O P ACRES
4,800

BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,540 feet

L I FT S 29 1 eight-passenger gondola, 1 aerial tramway, 2 high-speed six-passenger chairs, 7 high-speed quads, 5 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 6 surface lifts, 4 Magic Carpets
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and holidays WWW. SKIHEAVENLY.COM

PHOTO BY COREY RICH PRODUCTIONS / HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT

W H AT S N E W

Cultivating a passion and appreciation for the outdoors is a year-round task, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is stepping up to the challenge by expanding its summer operations to include two ropes courses, a canopy tour and two zip lines, including a four-line zip line center. When stepping off the Heavenly Gondola this winter, guests will notice the infrastructure in place for these new activities, which will open in summer 2014. This spring, Heavenly will play its ace by hosting High Roller Hold Em, the industrys most high-energy, innovative big air competition. Infusing an X Games-worthy big air competition with a little South Lake Tahoe casino gambling twist, High Roller Hold Em will take place on the World Cup run at Heavenly on Saturday, April 5, 2014, with a monster big-air jump, celebrity host and a $50,000 jackpot at stake. Some of the worlds top professional snowboarders, including Olympic athletes, will compete again in this high-production, night-time event, which will also feature a live DJ, an exhibition with local athletes, fireworks, laser lights and the Heavenly Angels. This will be an epic party befitting Lake Tahoes south shore!

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Place YOURSELF
IN THE PAINTING

REALTORS SERVING NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA AT LAKE TAHOE

KT Addict Oil on Canvas 36 x 24 Wayne Mckenzie is available for commissions, let him paint you, your friends and family into the painting!

Scott is a 33 year Tahoe resident and has spent 22 years as a full time Realtor specializing in Incline Village Nevada and Californias North Shore. An owner in one of Tahoes last, truly boutique offices, we are committed to personalized service with the current technologies. We focus on an intimate set of clients to keep that service level high: try it!
Licensed Broker Associate in Nevada and California Direct 775.742.1945 Fax 775.831.0685 www.tahoescott.com email: scott@tahoescott.com

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Violet Oil on Canvas 20 x 16

JAMES HAROLD
GA L L E R I E S
The Boatworks Mall Tahoe City 530.581.5111 www.jhg4art.com

R E S O R T S

D O W N H I L L

FA C T T S A F

BEGINNING TRAILS

15%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

50% 35%

HOMEWOOD
AT A G L A N C E
Known as Tahoes most beautiful resort, Homewood Mountain Resort offers incomparable views of Lake Tahoe from each of its gladed runs, groomed slopes and powder bowls. Renowned as a family-focused mountain on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewoods daily childrens programs, renowned ski and snowboard school and Burton Learn-toRide Center offer a friendly environment for learning to ski and snowboard. Just steps from the slopes, Homewoods West Shore Caf & Inn offers visitors one of the regions best lakefront locations for lunch, aprs-ski fun, dinner and lodging. Homewood is proud to start the 2013-14 ski season having just been awarded the Golden Eagle Award for environmental stewardship by the National Ski Areas Association. Also new for the 2013-14 season, Homewood will offer skiers and riders an unrestricted 3-pack of lift tickets for $177, or just $59 per day, valid every day of the 2013-14 ski season. For the best value on the mountain, families need look no further than Homewoods signature Family Season Pass, which offers two adults plus two teens/children unrestricted season passes for just $999. Homewood continues its tradition of providing incredible value to first-time skiers and snowboarders with online-exclusive $49 Learn to Ski/Learn to Ride packages available online at SkiHomewood.com. And Homewoods terrain park skiers and riders will have an innovative new urban terrain park available to them this season as Homewood unveils the Foundation Park an urban-style terrain park located within an unused building foundation adjacent to Homewoods midmountain Big Blue View Bar.

ADVANCE D T RAILS

Childrens center, Burton Learn-to-Ride Center, West Shore Caf & Inn, famous barbecue, rental/demo and repair centers, adult lift tickets from $44.

AMENITIES

T ER R A I N PA R K S T O P E L E VAT I O N
7,880 feet

VE RT I C AL D R O P
1,650 feet
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

W H AT S N E W

ACRES

1,260

BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,230 feet

1 high-speed quad, 3 triple chairs, 4 surface lifts 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW. SKIHOMEWOOD.COM

L I FT S

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FA C T FA S T

BEGINNING TRAILS

12% 30% 38% 20%

KIRKWOOD

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

ADVANCED TRAILS

EXPERT TRAILS

Two terrain parks, learnto-ski and ride center, cat skiing, back country classes, two rental shops, on-mountain restaurants, child care ages 2-6

AMENITIES

AVE RA G E SN O WFALL
600 inches

SN O W M AK I N G
Top-to-bottom on four runs 9,800 feet

T O P E L E VATI O N AT A G L A N C E TR A I L S
PHOTO BY COREY RICH PRODUCTIONS / KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

80+

RI D E A BL E AC R E S
2,300

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is entering its 41st year of operation and second as a member of the Vail Resorts family. Since 1972, the 2,300 acres of Kirkwood have provided some of North Americas fiercest inbounds terrain that will challenge skiers and riders from first chair to last. The solitary horseshoe canyon in which Kirkwood resides is one of the purest, most authentic, big-mountain ski experiences in America, and with an average annual snowfall of more than 600 inches, there are sure to be plenty of deep powder days. As a newer member of the Vail Resorts family, Kirkwood is still easing into the portfolio in order to preserve the unique feel that makes Kirkwood a mecca for thrill-seeking skiers and riders. This winter the mountain is expanding on EpicMix technology that it introduced last year with the EpicMix Academy, an interactive platform for ski and ride school. EpicMix Academy is the future of learning to ski and ride. Students can track their progress through the sport, earn pins and share their accomplishments with friends on an online, interactive platform. The K-Bar, an outdoor umbrella bar that will seat 75, will be added to the main village area this winter and will feature seating for 75, beers on tap and a variety of snacks. The SWATCH Freeride World Tour is returning to Kirkwood Mountain where the best big mountain skiers and riders in the world will challenge themselves on the permanently closed section of the mountain called the The Cirque. Redbull athlete, Bobby Brown, will also be back at Kirkwood this winter with the NBC Signature Series event, MegaSlope. Twelve of the best slope style skiers in the world will session the massive features built specifically for the event on Kirkwoods backside. For more event info and dates visit www.kirkwood.com/events.

L O N G E ST R UN
2.5 miles

W H AT S N E W

B ASE E L E VATI O N
7,800 feet

L I F TS 15 2 high-speed quad, 1 fixed quad, 6 triple chairs, 1 double chair, 3 surface lifts, 2 magic carpets
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW.KIRKWOOD.COM

LIFT HOURS

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MT. ROSE
AT A G L A N C E
Mt. Rose is located just 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe and boasts over 1200 acres of terrain and 1800 vertical feet, including the 200-plus acre Chutes. Two six-passenger high speed chairlifts get you to the peak of the mountain in 3.5 minutes with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Nevada awaiting you at the top. With Mt. Rose being just 25 minutes away from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and Renos 17,000 rooms, its the perfect choice for the first and last day of your Lake Tahoe vacation. Reno and Lake Tahoe lodging properties partnered with Mt. Rose have amazing ski and stay deals starting at $79 and a Reno shuttle service that runs on holidays and weekends.

BEGINNING TRAILS

20%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

30% 40% 10%

350 inches

ADVANCE D T RAILS

EXPERT TRAILS

AVE R A G E SN O WFA L L SN O WM A K I N G

28% coverage top to bottom

T OP E L E VAT I O N
9,700 feet 1,800 feet

VE RT I C AL D R O P AC R E S
1,200

LO N G E ST R UN
2.5 miles

TRAILS

60+

BASE E L E VAT I O N
8,260 feet

W H AT S N E W

Deals & Steals for the 2013-14 season: Daily Specials* are available non-holiday and can be purchased online or at the resort. Heres whats available this season: BONUS MONDAYS: $49 lift tickets online ($54 at the resort). Valid Mondays only. TWO FER TUESDAYS: 2 Adult all day lift tickets for the price of 1.Valid Tuesdays only. OVER THE HILL WEDNESDAYS: $35 lift tickets online for ages 50+ ($40 at resort). Valid Wednesdays only. LADIES DAY THURSDAYS: $29 lift tickets for ladies online ($34 at resort). Valid Thursdays only COLLEGE FRIDAYS: $39 lift tickets for college students online ($44 at resort). Valid Fridays only, must present college ID at resort to get deal. Daily Specials void Dec. 21-Jan. 4, Jan. 18-20, Feb. 15-17. Other lift ticket deals valid any day include: FAMILY PACKS: $217 non-holiday/$237 holiday. Includes 2 Adult lift tickets & 2 tickets for ages 17 & under. All tickets must be used on the same day. MULTI-DAY TICKETS: Save time and money when you buy 2 or 3-day consecutive lift tickets. Prices yet to be released. Save $5 off lift tickets by purchasing online through skirose.com.

L I FT S 8 2 six-pack, high speed detachable chairs, 2 quad chairs (fixed grip), 2 triple chairs (fixed grip), 2 surface lifts
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Blazing Zephyr: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) WWW.MTROSE.COM

PHOTO BY SCOTT SADY / MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE

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D O W N H I L L

FA C T FA S T

BEGINNING TRAILS

20%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

45% 35%
SE A SO N

ADVANCE D T RAILS

Mid-November to Mid-April

T ER R A I N PA R K S

NORTHSTAR
AT A G L A N C E
The only destination mountain resort at Lake Tahoe that offers a true five-star experience from start to finish, Northstars laid-back, welcoming California vibe, thoughtful, friendly service, incredible on-mountain experience and sophisticated alpine village offer guests the ultimate luxury ski experience without pretense. Located halfway between one of North Americas coolest mountain towns and one of the worlds most iconic alpine lakes, Northstar is a destination on the rise. Since 2004, more than one billion dollars have been invested on-site, making it the premier snow sports resort in Lake Tahoe. Visitors will find upscale shops, a plethora of dining options and the regions only AAA Five Diamond slope-side lodging, paired with some of the best grooming in the country, unmatched tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier including world-class terrain parks and tailored glades for tree-skiing. Those who come to Northstar know what theyre looking for. Sometimes its adventure. Sometimes its to learn. Sometimes its to relax in a welcoming place with family and friends. When youre here, youll find your winter vacation experience to be the way it should be. As athletes prepare for the Winter Games in Russia, Northstar serves as a training ground. Shaun Whites signature 22-foot halfpipe will take center stage January 9-12 for the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix presented by The North Face. The Olympic qualifying event will determine which freeskiers and snowboarders will get a ticket to Sochi. Northstars Pro Team includes four athletes competing for top spots on the U.S. teams including Shaun White, Elena Hight, Chas Guldemond and David Wise. Local skier David Wise will help pave history as freeskiing makes its debut in the Olympic Games. An example of smart recycling, Northstars fresh new gondola cabins are unrecognizable thanks to a complete overhaul. The updated look and feel reflects Northstars luxury brand. A new resident in the Village at Northstar, Icebreaker will sell its signature outdoor, merino wool technical sports apparel to Northstar shoppers.

S N O WM AK I N G
50% coverage 8,610 feet

T O P E L E VAT I O N VE RT I C AL D R O P
2,280 feet 6,800 feet 2,904

MID-MTN ELEV RI D E A B L E A C R E S BA SE E L E VAT I O N

6,540 feet

SUP E R P I P E H AL FP I P E L I FT S 18 1 gondola, 1 Six-Pack Express, 6 quad express chairs, 2 triple chairs, 1 double chair, 2 tow/ surface lifts, 5 Magic Carpets chairs, 6 surface lifts, 4 Magic Carpets
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m WWW. NORTHSTARCALIFORNIA. COM
PHOTO BY COREY RICH PRODUCTIONS / NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

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Home to over 3,100 skiable acres, and the only 5 star slopeside lodging in California. Purchase your li tickets 3 days in advance for the lowest price guarantee and explore the best of Lake Tahoe.

NorthstarCalifornia.com

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FA C T T S A F

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

BEGINNING TRAILS

25%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

50% 25%

ADVANCE D T RAILS

AT A G L A N C E
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort boasts 2,000 acres and 2,212 vertical feet of dynamic terrain with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe from the summit and one of the deepest snowpacks in the region. Access to expert backcountry terrain in Huckleberry Canyon, incredible tree runs, a commitment to consistent, quality grooming and excellent beginner programs like the worlds only Burton Star Wars Experience and a $45 beginner package, make Sierra Resort a favorite Northern California resort. Easy to get to and always welcoming, Sierra-atTahoe Resort is known as the locals spot, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience.

Ski and snowboard school, on-mountain dining, mountain sports shop and equipment rentals, child care: 8 months to 5 years

AMENITIES

T OP E L E VAT I O N
8,852 feet 2,212 feet

V E RT I C AL R I SE AC R E S
2,000 .5 miles

L ONGE ST R UN

46 slopes and trails 5 ski and snowboard Nationally Ranked superpipe

T E R R AI N

T ER R A I N PA R K S SUP E R P I P E

BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,640 feet

W H A T S N E W Focused on enriching the guests overall experience, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is excited to offer new additions for the 2013-14 season that will offer guests an enhanced on-mountain and overall experience. A new 9,000 square foot structure and plaza will improve the base area experience, enhance the overall aprs atmosphere, and give guests a place to gather and celebrate winter in the mountains. The Burton Star WarsExperience continues to grow with the Burton Star WarsEcho Base, a learning experience for kids ages 7-12. The Powder Alliance offers Unlimited Season Passholders free skiing at eleven other resorts. Along with a new base area, learning experience, and passholder benefits, Sierra Resort will host a spring concert series. Your powder playground awaits. See you on the mountain.

L I FT S 14 3 express family-friendly quad chairlifts,1 triple lift, 5 double lifts, 4 Magic Carpet childrens surface lifts, 1 tubing surface tow
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and peak periods WWW.SIERRAATTAHOE. COM

PHOTO BY NATE VETTER / SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

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Youre not the only one who loves playing in the snow.
Bring your pets with you and let them stay and have fun at our resort for pets

FREE DAY
of Doggie Day Care (for new customers) Expires 05/20/2014.

Stunning lake and sunset views. Splendid food and cocktails.

The Boathouse on the Pier is located at the Timber Cove Marina, right behind the Beach Retreat & Lodge, atop the 1,000 foot Pier. Serving lunch, cocktails and dinner, the Boathouse has the best views in town. Check out Two on Tuesdays and $8 Lunch Specials, Sunset Sippers, live music with Wine Not Wednesdays, and Sunday Songs with Bloodies and Bubbles. Outdoor patio and pier dining available in season. Catered events and receptions available.

Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge

A mountain retreat for your pet! Day Care Overnight Lodging Grooming
530-582-7268 t ruckeetahoepetlodge.com

BOATHOUSE
ON THE PIER TA H O E

/BoathouseTahoe

3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Hours: 11 am 10 pm I 530.600.1846 I tahoebeachretreat.com

$ 14.99 Steak&Lobster
Complete dinner includes soup or fresh garden salad and Lakesides famous warm bread basket. Daily 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
(while supplies last)

BOATHOUSE
ON THE PIER TA H O E

775.588.7777 | 800.624.7980 HIGHWAY 50 AT KINGSBURY GRADE, STATELINE, NV | LAKESIDEINN.COM

Management reserves all rights to modify or cancel the $14.99 Steak & Lobster dinner without notice.

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FA C T T S A F

BEGINNING TRAILS

30%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

50% 20%

SODA SPRINGS
AT A G L A N C E
Soda Springs is located just off Interstate-80 at the Soda Springs exit atop Donner Summit. The welcoming small resort spirit and relaxed atmosphere is perfect for families. In fact, Soda Springs offers Planet Kids, a dedicated snow-play area designed with children ages 8 and under in mind. Access to Planet Kids includes tubing, beginner skiing/riding, tube carousels, snow volcanoes and more. Catch the free sleigh ride over to Planet Kids from the base lodge. Be on the lookout for new expanded terrain to the right of Crystal Bowl during the 2012/13 season. Soda Springs also recently expanded its Tube Town tubing area to nearly double its size. Tubing is included with every lift ticket purchased, so you can enjoy a day on the slopes plus slide down one of Sodas many groomed tubing lanes.

ADVANCE D T RAILS

New for skiing and snowboarding. Great for kids that like bumps and little jumps. Take the Little Dipper and keep the little children smiling from ear to ear. But for the thrillseekers, the Tube Express will knock your snowboots off. Its a kick for any age.

K I D S X PA R K

TU B I N G F L UM E S

PHOTO BY COREY RICH PRODUCTIONS / SODA SPRINGS

W H AT S N E W

LI FT S 4 2 Ski, 2 Tubing tows

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW. SODASPRINGS.COM

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FA C T FA S T

BEGINNING TRAILS

25% 45
%

SQUAW VALLEY

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

ADVANCED TRAILS

30%

Scenic Aerial Tram rides, 1960 Olympic Museum, Indoor climbing wall, Snowshoeing, Night skiing, Wanderlust Yoga Studio, Bungee Skyjump

A M E N I TI E S

PI PE S

2 12+ 30+

TA BL E TO PS

R A I L S/ BO XE S
9,050 feet 2,850 feet

TO P E L E VAT I O N VE RT I C AL D R O P ACRES T R AI L S
3,600 170+ 8

AT A G L A N C E
Known for legendary skiing and gorgeous views of Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley is one of the jewels of the region. For locals and visitors alike, its the place to race to on a powder day, and the place to relax with family and friends at lively bars and restaurants or cozy firepits in the base village and enjoy all the Sierra has to offer.

TE R R AI N PA RK S
450 inches

AVE R AG E SN O W FALL LON G E ST R U N

3.2 miles

L I F T S 30 Arial Tram: 1 Funitel: 1 Express 6-pacs: 5 Express Quads: 3 Fixed-Grip Quad: 1 Triple Chairs: 9 Double Chairs: 4 Conveyor Lifts: 5 Magic Carpets: 2 Telecord: 1
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. WWW.SQUAW.COM

W H AT S N E W

LIFT HOURS

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are investing nearly $8 million in capital improvements for the 2013-14 winter season. Upgrades to Squaw Valley include the new Wanderlust Yoga Studio and two, new Mtn Roots Food Trucks, located in The Village at Squaw Valley. The yoga studio offers one-of-a-kind yoga classes that incorporate Squaws breathtaking landscape and legendary skiing and riding. The Mtn Root food trucks will serve an eclectic array of regionally and sustainably sourced cuisine at the East end of the Village. Also new in The Village, Squaws slopeside condominium suites have received $1.2 million in renovations, including new mattresses with triple-sheet bedding and new furniture, carpet, and additional flatscreen TVs. On the slopes, Squaw Valley welcomes the addition of the new Teaching Tykes program, a class designed to provide parents with tips on how to teach their little one to ski or snowboard. Continuing this year, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will provide a free shuttle that runs between the two resorts. The free, 15-minute shuttle ride allows skiers and riders to experience both resorts in one day on one lift ticket or season pass.
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SUGAR BOWL

FA C T T S A F

BEGINNING TRAILS

17%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

45% 38%
8,383 feet 1,500 feet

ADVANCE D T RAILS

T OP E L E VAT I O N V E RT I C AL D R O P PEAKS AC R E S TRAILS

4

1,650 103

AVER A G E SN O WFA L L
500 inches

L ONGE ST R UN G ROO M I N G
The ski resort thats rich in history, deep in snow and light on lift lines has combined with North Americas largest XC resort to bring you over 7,500 acres of winter adventure on the crest of Donner Summit. Sugar Bowls 500 annual snowfall the most in Tahoe virtually guarantees quality conditions on terrain that spans across 4 majestic peaks, and into the most accessible backcountry terrain in the region. As the closest major resort to Sacramento and the Bay area, Sugar Bowl has long provided skiers & riders with the most convenient ski excursion, and shorter lift lines with uncrowded slopes nicely complements that distinction. At Royal Gorge, 200km of groomed XC trails across 6,000 acres of terrain offer endless adventure, including Californias first and only snowkiting school, and a network of trails dedicated to fat tire snowbiking.California owned & operated since 1939, Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge is carrying the torch, preserving that classic California ski experience across both resorts. Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge unveils $20 million in resort upgrades & improvements this season, including the new Crows Peak chairlift providing advanced-intermediate and expert skiers & riders with lift-serviced access to the previously hike-to terrain of Strawberry Fields. Spanning nearly 1,000 vertical on the far west side of the resort, this new terrain boasts some of the finest tree skiing in the region. Royal Gorge continues a triumphant return to its once & former glory, with improved grooming, signage, facilities and more. The Sugar Bowl Ski Academy moves in to its brand new classrooms and dorms this season, the only ski-in/ski-out academy campus in the country. Villagers, Lodge at Sugar Bowl guests and Academy student-athletes will also enjoy the new Sporthaus fitness & aquatics center, set to open this spring. Clearly, the resort that will next season look back and celebrate 75 years, has its eyes set on a very bright future.

3+ miles

500 acres 375 acres

SNOW M A K I N G AT A G L A N C E

BASE E L E VAT I O N
6,883 feet

S T E E P E ST R UN
The Palisades

Three Progressive Parks at Judah

T E R R AI N PA R K

W H AT S N E W

L I FT S 13 5 High-Speed Express Quads, 3 Fixed Grip Quads, 1 Fixed Grip Triple, 2 Fixed Grip Doubles, 1 Gondola,1 Surface Lift
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays WWW.SUGARBOWL.COM

PHOTO BY GRANT BARTA / SUGAR BOWL

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We are Northern Nevada natives

whose only mission is to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are a first-time buyer, relocating, investor or just thinking about making a move we are here to help you. We can help you in the Reno/Sparks area and also North Lake Tahoe. Contact us and realize what true service is.

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Heal Like a Champion.

Daron Rahlves: World Champion/Patient Daron Rahlves is one of the most decorated skiers in Downhill and Super G in American history. Known for taking more aggressive lines than his competitors, Daron has never been afraid to take a chance, especially if it puts him ahead of the competition. One thing he doesnt take risks on is his orthopedic care. His choiceTahoe Center for Orthopedics, home to the specialists who care for Daron Rahlves and champions like you.

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TAHOE DONNER

AT A G L A N C E
The place for family fun and learning, Tahoe Donner Ski Area is committed to being The best place to begin. Tahoe Donner offers a variety of services for families including ski instruction for children as young as 3 years old, interchangeable lift tickets for parents with non-skiing children, retail outlets, and a kid-friendly menu in the cafeteria. Wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and a friendly, courteous staff await you. Our size allows us to deliver that personal touch that the larger ski areas cant always provide.

FA C T FA S T

BEGINNING TRAILS

40%

INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

60%

open daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ski school, lodge, rental shop and retail shop

AMENITIES

ACRES W H AT S N E W
New for the 2013-14 winter season, the installation of a 700-square-foot yurt will provide a warming area during lessons and also offer a convenient slopeside gathering space that is separated from the general public. The sundeck at the lodge has also been newly resurfaced. This year is an Olympic year and Tahoe Donner will be offering special events to celebrate and for guests to experience a taste of the Olympics at Tahoe Donner. We also have great family events including a torchlight parade, 200-foot banana split extravaganza, downhill dummy and rail jam. We are also participating in Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week. Special offers include parents day every Tuesday (excluding holiday periods). Bring your kids (under 13 years old) to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area for a day of skiing and get an all-day adult lift ticket free for yourself ! Tahoe Donner is one of the only local ski areas that offers lesson or 3-year-olds; half-day sessions available for $79 including lift ticket, lesson and rentals. Tahoe Donner continually offers some of the best groomed terrain in the region and in keeping up with this standard, Tahoe Donner added a new snow groomer to the fleet last season.

120 14
PHOTO BY KENNY BLUM / TAHOE DONNER

TRAILS

AVER A G E SN O WFA L L
350+ inches

L I FT S 5 1 quad chair, 1 double chair, 3 conveyor lifts

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWW. TAHOEDONNER.COM

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Lake it. Love it.

For your next Tahoe vacation, dont just lake it, love it. Choose the ideal vacation property from Incline Vacation Rentals. With a wide selection of rental properties from 1-5 bedroom condos and homes, all in Incline Village, Nevada on the north shore of picturesque Lake Tahoe.

Incline Vacation Rentals

www.InclineVacations.com
Helping people enjoy Lake Tahoe since 1968.

(800) 831-3304 ( 775) 831-3349 917 Tahoe Blvd. Suite #201 C

All our vacation properties are equipped with full kitchens, TV, VCR, telephone, linens and towels. Most have washers, dryers and multiple TVs. Many have high speed internet access.

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RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION 866.4MY.VACATION (866.469.8222) 8664myvacation.com

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HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS

AT A G L A N C E
Hope Valley Outdoors is a sustainable, off-the-grid, solar powered winter resort offering our customers the best in outdoor recreational opportunities. If youre looking for cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, rentals, lessons, and even guided tours, Hope Valley Outdoors can provide experienced information for just about all your outdoor needs. In our quiet and secluded location, only 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe, we do not have any phone service. Therefore we only accept cash or checks. We operate out of a yurt at Picketts Junction at the intersection of Hwy 88/89. We are located in Hope Valley, a beautiful high alpine valley surrounded by seven ten thousand foot peaks. Our location is between South Lake Tahoe and Kirkwood Ski Resort.Lodging and camping are all nearby, and we are open Thanksgiving through Easter. Our opening and closing dates depend on the snow conditions.

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W H A T S N E W Our major focus is on fitting winter enthusiasts with cross country skis, snowshoes and accessories. Hope Valley Outdoors has over 60 miles of marked trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Wonderland Tours and Moonlight Expeditions. On 20 miles, the resort grooms and sets track. The resorts trail system and parking are on a donation program, considering grooming and plowing the parking is quite expensive a $10 donation is recommended for trail use. Please email the resort for reservations at hopevalleyoutdoors@gmail.com.

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LAKEFRONT/LAKEVIEW SALES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Long term 1 bedroom to 6 bedroom $100 to $900 per night Year round

VACATION RENTALS

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775-336-7005 or 775-831-9000

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KIRKWOOD
CROSS COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE CENTER

AT A G L A N C E

The Kirkwood Cross Country Center is one of the premier destinations for classic and skate skiing in California. This winter the center will offer a number of tours that introduce guests to the beautiful area surrounding Kirkwood. Explore the high sierra by moonlight on a full moon snowshoe hike (dates 12/13, 1/11, 2/4, 2/18). Later in the season the Cross Country Center offers the chance to head out at sunset to catch Hope Valley at its most beautiful on a sunset snowshoe tour (dates 3/1, 3/8, 3/13). Guided tours are weekends only and fill up fast, more information and reservations can be made by calling (209) 258-7248.

PHOTO: COREY RICH PRODUCTIONS / KIRKWOOD RESORT

W H A T S N E W Eighty kilometers of groomed trails at 7,800 feet offer the most spectacular scenery and exciting terrain in the west. Located 1/4 mile east of Kirkwood on Hwy 88 (next to the Kirkwood Inn), the Kirkwood Cross Country Center is nestled in a beautiful Alpine Valley. The diverse terrain offers excellent skiing for all abilities. Bring four-legged friends along too dogs are allowed on two trails, the High Trail located behind the Kirkwood Inn and the Outer Loop on the meadow. Sip on hot chocolate beside the wood burning stove in the day lodge or warm up in one of three trailside warming huts, then finish the perfect day with a scrumptious meal at the historic Kirkwood Inn.
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ROYAL GORGE
CROSS COUNTRY RESORT
AT A G L A N C E
North Americas largest cross country resort, Royal Gorge offers 200 kilometers of groomed trails across 6,000 acres of pristine land atop majestic Donner Summit. Six distinct track systems offer endless options for winter adventure, be it classic striding, XC skating or scenic snowshoeing. The Summit Station lodge offers all skier amenities, from rentals and retail to lessons and dining. Under new owner/operator Sugar Bowl Resorts management, Royal Gorge is enjoying extensive upgrades & improvements, returning this iconic cross country resort to its once & former glory. And with a trail system now seamlessly connecting these two iconic resorts, skiers can enjoy the best of both worlds with world-class skiing & snowboarding at Sugar Bowl Resort plus endless XC skiing at Royal Gorge Cross Country. After a successful fundraising effort by the Truckee Donner Land Trust to acquire the Royal Gorge lands, new owner/operator Sugar Bowl Resort has invested over $750,000 into resort improvements and upgrades, including renovated Summit Station lodge, new wayfinding signage, and a fleet of grooming machines new to the trails. Skiers, skaters and snowshoers are sure to notice and appreciate the improvements, able to explore certain stretches of trail that havent been open in many seasons. A new fleet of fat tire snowbikes are available at Summit Station, with 10km of groomed singletrack trail available to explore for a wintertime bike ride. Californias first and only snowkiting school will return for its second year, teaching skiers & snowboarders how to harness the wind and cruise across the wide-open expanse of the Van Norden Meadow. XC trails are now seamlessly connected with the Village at Sugar Bowl, allowing skiers to enjoy lunch at the foot of the mountain, or stay slopeside in the Lodge at Sugar Bowls comfortable accommodations.

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Tahoe XC offers twenty three groomed cross country ski trails just above Tahoe City, a few minutes from downtown. Catch panoramic views of Lake Tahoe from several vantage points. Three different trailside warming huts offer free hot chocolate and shelter from the storm. Glide through open meadows and up challenging climbs with a fun downhill reward. The day lodge houses the Free Heel Cafe, Ski Rental, Ski School, and free Wifi. Tahoe XC hosts the start of the Great Ski Race, and is home of the 14th annual Gourmet Ski Tour. Tahoe XC now operates a second location in downtown Tahoe City. The Tahoe City Winter Sports Park at Tahoe City Golf Course. The Sports Park offers 3 kilometers of dog-friendly ski and snowshoe trails, two sledding hills, and night skiing and sledding every Saturday night. Food and beverage is available in the clubhouse, as well as ski, snowshoe, and sled rentals.

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER

Tahoe Donner is a world-class cross country ski center with some of the finest terrain to be found not only in the region but also nationwide. With a diversity of terrain skiers can enjoy gliding through pines and aspen groves, climbing challenging peaks or cruising along gentle rolling hills through aspens or the flats of Euer Valley. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is a premier cross country ski and snowshoe facility with over 100 kilometers of trails groomed daily for diagonal striding, skating and snowshoeing. With a wide variety of terrain, there is something to meet every skiers need, from beginner to expert. Dog lovers can buy a pass to ski with their dogs on 3 kilometers of designated trails including Cup of Tea, Piece of Cake and Dogonit. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center hosts a variety of events, programs and clinics throughout the season for skiers of every level. With great value, home-cooked food and impressive terrain Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center has a lot to offer. Daily hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and season pass early ski is 7 a.m. Call 530-587-9484 for more information or visit www. tahoedonner.com/cross-country.

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A new trail has been created this year to link Hastings and Firewalker making it a fun intermediate loop. Also new this year, new multi-day programs and lessons for kids have been added to the ski school offerings. Skating 101 is also a new program offered this year to teach the most basic and essential skills of skating. Participants will learn skills to help master cruising the flats, climbing hills and control going downhill on skate skis. Skating 101 is offered Mondays from Jan. 6-Feb. 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. for $160. In this Winter Olympic year, Tahoe Donner will be offering many special events to celebrate and allow guests to experience the Olympic sports of skiing cross country skiing and biathlon. Last season, the introduction of dog-friendly was a big success. This year, we have those same trails available as well as dog season passes. Thanks to a new Pisten Bully Nordic 400 groomer, the same machine used at the 2012 FIS Nordic World Championships, that was purchased last year, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center can groom more trails in less time on a daily basis keeping the trails well-maintained and in great condition.

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Lake Tahoe is a recreation mecca that draws outdoor enthusiasts of all types. During the winter months, the Sierra Nevada is a haven for anyone who wants to play in the snow, including professional athletes such as Julia Mancuso and Sho Kashima. The area is also steeped in rich history and bright futures by those who live here year-round.

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C O M M U N I T Y

Tahoe offers everything

From upscale accommodations to smaller areas with a relaxed vibe
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scheduled for the downtown corridor, the future of Kings Beach will see easy access for visitors between the shopping areas and recreation areas, all of which serve as the perfect Kings Beach venue for the upcoming 32nd annual SnowFest!

region. Its because all those little communities surrounding the lake from the 25,000 people in South Lake Tahoe to the 250 in Carnelian Bay have unique local identities they do not want to lose. This guide will help you understand where you are, as you tour beautiful Lake Tahoe.
gunslingers and other wild west fantasies, it works hard to keep its local charm while playing host to the thousands of guests who stay in our area each year. With nearby Donner State Memorial Park and a downtown shopping area, Truckee can entertain just about anyone with some time on his or her hands. With a rich downtown shopping corridor and easy access to, among others, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and the marvel that is the Donner Summit backcountry, Truckees winter playground is at your fingertips.

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This luxury village is home to some of the wealthiest people in the world. When you drive through, take Lakeshore Boulevard to view the large estates that border the lake on its northeast side. Only one mile from the casinos, and 30 miles from Reno and Carson City, Incline Village offers its own mountain in Diamond Peak and a number of winter athletic training hot spots not to mention exclusive beaches that, even in the winter, afford beautiful views of the lake.

NORTHSTAR

Kings Beach

Just west of Incline Village, Kings Beach sits atop Lake Tahoe. With easy access to Northstar, the casinos and the lake, Kings Beach truly lives up to its name. And its only going to get better. With $48 million in improvements
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Just north of Kings Beach on Highway 267, halfway between Truckee and the lake, Northstar is a growing resort area that is filled with summertime activities. Best known for its shopping jewelry, kids clothing, outdoor gear, you name it its winter terrain park and its family friendly ski trails, Northstar is perfect for an afternoon with the kids. Also home to the $300 million Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe and a multi-million redeveloped base area, Northstar will play host to a number of fun festivals and events year-round.

SQUAW VALLEY

TRUCKEE

The town of Truckee is the gateway to the lake. With a rich history of saloons,

Halfway between Truckee and the lake on Highway 89, Squaw Valley is a world-recognized ski resort and home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Its also home to a great party to kick off SnowFest! The Tram Car takes visitors up to the top of the mountain to enjoy spectacular views and ice skating. The base area provides shopping and family activities, and plenty of parking. Speaking of Olympics, the mountain is home

Just a couple miles south of Squaw, accessible to and from Squaw via the Squaw/Alpine Express shuttle, Alpine Meadows is a locals favorite offering a diverse selection of terrain and a laid back atmosphere. Renowned for optimal spring skiing conditions, guest will be sure to learn a bit about Cornology at Alpine what they call the science of skiing spring snow and one of the reasons Alpine has some of the best spring skiing in the region.

HOMEWOOD

TAHOE CITY

On the West Shore just south of Tahoe City lies Homewood, a small winter ski resort that boasts one of the best lake views in the entire basin. Homewood is one of the most beautiful places to stay, as it is surrounded by old-growth elm and pine trees, and sits just yards from the lake. And if you get a chance, talk to some of the locals they are the definition of tight-knit community, and you might learn a thing or two from them, especially about our curious bear population.

On the northwest side of the lake, Tahoe City is a perfect little hamlet for visitors to enjoy the quiet of the lake while having plenty of entertainment options close by. With good restaurants and easy access to businesses and the picturesque walk along Commons

MEEKS BAY

This small little neighborhood on the West Shore offers luxurious views of the lake, and great access to nearby state parks. Meeks Bay has its own fire station, one of the few developments other than homes in this classic Tahoe vacation spot.

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Just south of South Lake Tahoe, Meyers is a funky town that is home to many locals. If youre looking for a trip off the beaten path, try lunch or dinner in Meyers, and come back telling stories about the real Tahoe.

The largest of the communities around Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe its only city has a large variety of entertainment options. The areas biggest casinos bring in the areas biggest act numbers from Maroon 5 to Brad Paisley to Los Lobos and the Beach Boys so if nightlife is what youre looking for, make a trip to South Lake. Did we mention Heavenly Mountain Resort is there too? South Lake Tahoe has it all.

KIRKWOOD

About 35 miles from South Lake Tahoe, on a two-lane road that weaves over two mountain passes, lies Kirkwood Mountain Resort. It may be remote, but in this solitary horseshoe canyon, climate and geography conspire to create one of the purest, most authentic, big-mountain ski experiences in North America.

for the whole family to enjoy. The worldfamous gondola will take you to gorgeous winter views of the lake and the snowshoe hike back to town, should you try it, is perfect for those who are in shape or want to be.

offer a slew of fun activities, and Zephyr Cove Resort offers perhaps the best line of snowmobile tours in the region, for people who need a bit more horsepower in their winter fun.

undisturbed serenity and unique recreational opportunities.

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Heavenly Village offers shopping selections, great food and even a cinema

Located on the southeast short of the lake, Zephyr Cove is a historic area. Businesses nearby

On the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe, historic Glenbrook epitomizes the idea of rural and lake. Only 150 acres of the town have been developed, leaving homeowners and visitors with

With a sandy beaches, boat launches, picnic spots and access to worldclass biking, hiking and fishing, Sand Harbor is one of the most popular summer spots on the lake. But that doesnt mean its not full of plenty of winter adventures. Be sure to pack your snowshoes or crosscountry skis, as you can catch the Flume

Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail nearby, hit the trails down the road from Spooner Lake and explore the backcountry between Lake Tahoe and Carson City.

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B U S I N E S S

Going Global
Lake Tahoe-based Arcade Belts hot on the international market
BY SYLAS WRIGHT

ABOVE: From left, David Bronkie, Tristan Queen and Cody Townsend founded Arcade Belts in 2010 as a solution to the poorly tting belts they once used. RIGHT: Arcade Belts come in a variety of colors and styles.

now down the pants, buckles that bite into the gut these are just a couple of annoyances that are no longer tolerated by North Tahoe skiers Cody Townsend, Tristan Queen and David Bronkie. We kind of had this minor revelation while skiing that our belts sucked, said Townsend, a professional big-mountain skier based out of Squaw Valley. Our leather and nylon belts that we were typically wearing for skiing just werent working. They were either too tight or too loose, too constricting, the buckle would slam you in the gut if you ate it, youd get snow down your pants - they were just bad. A solution was in order. Queen explored his options and came up with a stretchy fishing wader belt, which spawned an even better idea. Tristan tried on these fishing wader belts and was like, Oh my God, these are amazing. But it wasnt our style, Townsend said. So we essentially started making our own (belts). We started out by making 500 of them - just kind of took a gamble on it -and went in to some local shops and we sold out within about six or seven weeks. So we decided, Maybe we should start a company. Arcade Belts was born. Three years later, the Tahoe brand has gone global, with sales in more than 140 stores across the country, as well as Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. And Arcade Belts continues to grow. Were really happy about it. Its cool to see something turn from kind of a pet project into a success organically, without forcing it to happen, said Queen, who moved to Tahoe from Breckenridge, Colo., in 2006. We kind of followed the natural course of things, and things kept going. Its been fun to have a creative outlet and bring something a little different to the market. To get the company off the ground, the trio of friends first learned to sew. They sewed the first 2,000 belts themselves, embarking on three-day marathons piecing together their new product. They settled on a flexible but tough, nylon-blend stretch weave, Townsend said, with commercial-grade, low-profile plastic buckles. There are a few different fabrics in there, mainly nylon, which is super durable as opposed to polyester, which really

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Arcade Belts are ideal for pretty much any outdoor activity.

breaks down with heat and the weather, he said. So that was a big part of it as well. We really wanted something that was super durable and lasted forever, and we took a lot of time to make sure we found the right webbing. Based on customer feedback and the infallible test of time, they nailed it. We have guys with the first belts we ever made, and they

pigeonholed to skiing. We really are a year-round brand. Arcade Belts, which come in numerous colors, styles and functional designs, are useful for just about any activity, including climbing, backpacking, skating, skiing, mountain biking and more. Theyre fashionable, too, making for great street wear, Bronkie said. Most of the belts retail between

look just the same, Townsend said. While the first belts were designed with skiing in mind, Townsend, Queen and Bronkie -like most Tahoe locals -enjoy many of the outdoor recreational options the area affords. They wanted their belts to reflect that all-around, active lifestyle. We live in the mountains because we love it here. Yeah, we happen to ski, but we didnt really start this brand because we ski, said Bronkie, a mechanical engineer who moved West from Buffalo, N.Y. We dont want to be

$24 and $26, although the friends plan to unveil a new, more sophisticated hybrid model this fall that will sell for $32. Its become sort of an everyday thing for me, said Queen. My primary use is my jeans every single day. Its part of my wardrobe for whatever I get into. So I dont look at it as a sports-specific thing. It also works really well for sitting at your desk emailing for 10 hours. Porters Sports was the first local shop to jump on board, Queen said. Others followed suit - Tahoe Daves Ski & Boards, the Start Haus,

Tahoe Mountain Sports, Elite Feet of Lake Tahoe, even Obexers General Store in Homewood. They took the first risk on them, and they did well. So we have a very solid relationship with our local retailers, because theyve really supported us, and we try to always support them, Townsend said. Townsend, a former big-mountain competitor who now sticks to filming and chasing powder, used his connections in the outdoor industry to branch out beyond Lake Tahoe. Soon Arcade Belts began

appearing in shops across the country, then Canada and overseas. Townsend said once the word got out, stores began contacting them. A lot of people weve noticed have this Ah ha moment when they put it on, he said. Because at first its like, Its just a belt; whatever. But then they put it on and its like, Oh, I get it now. So a lot of our sales and growth is by word of mouth from people falling in love with them. The experience as business owners is new to all three friends. They overcame the initial financial hurdle by starting out small. Theyve since managed to double the brands growth each year since 2010. The goal was to be successful, but I dont think we really knew what success was. The numbers, or what territories wed be in or whether wed try to go international, that was very much not planned out, Queen said. Its been a learn-as-we-go, by-the-seatof-our-pants kind of thing. We had to develop a plan as we went. We see where were trying to go now, but originally it was like, We have 300 belts; we need to sell 300 belts.
Sylas Wright is sports editor for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. He can be reached at swright@sierrasun.com.

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BY SYLAS WRIGHT

U.S. Alpine Ski Team loaded with plenty of local talent looking to build on racing success

uropean domination in Alpine ski racing is a thing of the past - a memory of what used to be. Credit the United States. The upstart U.S. Ski Team enters the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, on the heels of a historic season in which it produced 33 World Cup podiums by 10 different athletes, including 18 first-place finishes. Led by the red-hot Ted Ligety, who claimed three World Championship gold medals, the U.S. squad became the first non-European nation to win the medal standings at Worlds, with five. I think theres definitely a lot of confidence on the team, said

11-year U.S. Ski Team veteran Stacey Cook of Truckee, who was part of the 2010 Alpine team that won eight medals. It really drives everyone to push themselves, which is a good thing. When everyone on the team is coming off a good season, it really makes for a positive atmosphere to be around. Cook is coming off a fine season herself. The Truckee native, who now trains out of Mammoth, began the 2012-2013 World Cup season by earning two downhill podiums in Lake Louise, Alberta. She wound up fourth in the downhill standings.

U.S. WOMEN LOADED

The 29-year-old Cook is surrounded by competitive company on the U.S. womens speed team, which has secured the overall downhill title four consecutive seasons. Leading the way are Lindsey Vonn and the North Shores own Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley, both of whom will look to add to their Olympic medal count in Sochi. Despite suffering a knee injury

that held her out of the final two downhill races last season, Vonn won three of the five downhills she entered, which was good enough for a record sixth straight title in the discipline. Vonn has won 17 World Cup titles and 59 World Cup races, which ranks second on the womens all-time list. Shell be definitely ready to go, Cook said of her teammate, who won gold in downhill in 2010. Shes so strong and naturally talented, I dont think it will be hard for her to get back to her winning ways. Mancuso, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist in the super G, recorded podium finishes in four of six super G races on the World Cup tour last season, never finishing worse than sixth. She finished fourth in the overall standing for the second straight year. Mancuso then capped her season by winning an American record 16th national title at the U.S. Alpine Championships, taking the giant slalom at her home mountain. I think that weve had really strong leadership, and obviously Julia and Lindsey have been part

of that, Cook said. They are constantly pushing us to get better and proving that its possible. While Vonn and Mancuso lead the way with their experience and success, the U.S. womens team is stacked with still-emerging talent, as Lauren Ross and Alice McKennis both earned their first podiums last season, while Leanne Smith had two downhill podiums and was 12th in the downhill standings. Teenage standout Mikaela Shiffrin, meanwhile, stormed onto the scene to win the World Cup slalom title. Shiffrin, now 18, finished fifth in the overall standings in only her second year on tour. Cook said the U.S. Ski Teams increasing success on the world stage has boosted confidence across the board. I think thats one thing that the U.S. hasnt really had before is that confidence of knowing that it (victory) is within our grasp, Cook said. A lot of the past Olympic medalists have been surprises. And now, its not that we expect it, but its something that we know we

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can shoot for. So its a different approach, a different attitude. Mancuso confirmed as much. Four years after earning two Olympic silver medals, in downhill and super combined, she said she has one goal in Russia - to bring home her second career Olympic gold. I want to win gold again. It was incredible to win two more medals in Vancouver, and I am super proud of those silvers, but nothing compares to standing on the top step, Mancuso said.

U.S. MEN POISED FOR SUCCESS

The U.S. squad bolsters a deep and talented mens roster as well, paced by Ligety after his smoking 2012-13 season. In addition to his hat trick at the World Championships -he won gold in the super G, super combined and GS -the technical specialist from Park City, Utah, won six GS races on the World Cup and finished on the podium in all eight races. He secured his fourth GS

title and placed a career-best third in the overall standings. He ended his year by winning his seventh career national title at Squaw Valley in the slalom. Joining Ligety are Squaw Valley skiers Marco Sullivan and Travis Ganong, both speed-event specialists, Truckee grad Tim Jitloff, Steven Nyman, and Bode Miller, who sat out all of last season to heal from injuries. David Chodounsky and Nolan Kasper also were named to the U.S. Ski Teams A Team this past fall. The 36-year-old Miller will compete in his fifth Olympic Games. He won gold in the super combined in 2010 and took silver in the super G. In 2002, he skied to silver medals in the GS and combined. Sullivan, 33, who finished third in the opening downhill of last season, at Lake Louise, will look to secure his fourth Olympic berth, while Ganong, 25, is seeking his first-ever Olympic roster spot. Ganong is coming off his third national title, as he won the super G at the U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw. Sullivan also owns three

U.S. titles -two in downhill and one in super G. My sights are definitely set on the Games, Ganong said, adding that he wont know for sure if he made the U.S. Olympic team until almost February. Going to the Olympics and representing the United States has always been a dream of mine since I first started skiing. Now that dream is becoming a reality, and Im just going with it. Im trying not to let the nerves surface, and just keep doing what I love to do, and reminding myself every day to just enjoy every moment, not take things too seriously and take care of the little things. If I do all of that, nerves wont be an issue and come February Ill be where I want to be. Jitloff, who excels in the technical events, won his fourth national title at the end of last season, in GS. He began this season on the U.S. Ski Teams B Team. Nyman won the Val Gardena downhill to highlight his 2012-13 season. With so many competitive skiers on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, roster

spots are hardly a lock outside of the elite few. And the athletes are well aware of it. We know its going to be really hard just to qualify, because all of us are capable of being medal contenders, Cook said. Its been awhile since weve had a team with more capable medal contenders than spots.
Sylas Wright is sports editor for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. He can be reached at swright@sierrasun.com.
Marco Sullivan of Squaw Valley is one of a handful of Olympic hopefuls from the Lake Tahoe area. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: FRANK GUNN Julia Mancuso, of the United States, speeds down the course during the rst run of an alpine ski, womens World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. PHOTO BY
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Stacey Cook of Truckee races in a World Cup downhill last season.

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Sho Kashima, a Heavenly Foundation skier and U.S. Ski Team member, podiumed twice at the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships at Heavenly Mountain Resort to end last season. This year hes gunning for some Olympic hardware.

Making a Comeback
Four years and two knee surgeries later, Heavenly skier Sho Kashima is feeling strong entering Olympic year
BY BECKY REGAN

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his is the season that Sho Kashima was waiting for. The Heavenly and U.S. Ski Team moguls skier is entering the season injury-free for the first time since 2009. The repaired ligaments in both knees feel strong, and Kashima says training is going well - a surprising sentiment since the 26-year-old is always his own toughest critic. Kashima finished last season ranked No. 17 in the world, but that was after he sat the first half of the season out rehabbing his second knee injury. He charged back into national

ranking in the final two months and wrapped up the season by scorching his hometown resort with a secondand third-place performance at the U.S. Freestyle Championships. The likely 2014 Olympian looks like hes set to have his best season yet, but his Olympics path was not easy and it was paved with potholes. Kashima was all set for a trip to the 2010 Winter Olympics when he tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus about three months before the Games. Olympic dreams were put on hold as Kashima underwent surgery and started the rehab process. The following year, 2011-12,

Kashima was back on the slopes. He looked stronger than ever, with three World Cup podium finishes, until he was dealt another season-ending blow. Halfway through the season, Kashima tore the ACL and meniscus in his other knee and fractured a femur. It was a devastating setback. Kashima had just spent the better part of a year rehabbing the same injury in his quest to climb back to the Olympic level. Now he was back to square one. Kashima fixed his attention on 2014 and started the slow rehab process all over again.

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ALL OF THESE SETBACKS HAVE CHANGED MY

ATTITUDE IN A GOOD WAY. IVE LEARNED TO SWALLOW MY PRIDE AND NOT BE AFRAID TO LOOK STUPID WHILE WORKING ON MY WEAKNESSES.

Now, four years and two knee surgeries later, Kashima is skiing like an Olympian once again, and he doesnt plan on slowing down until he comes home with some matching hardware. Tahoe Magazine caught up with Kashima at a U.S. Ski Team training camp in Chile in August for an email Q-and-A. He shared his thoughts and goals for the upcoming season.

Q: Its all pretty good timing considering this is an Olympic year. How do you feel about your chance of making the team? What will it take? A: Ive showed that Im capable of being one of the guns on World Cup in the past. I was ranked third in the World before my latest knee injury. Im looking to improve from that spot. Q: What are your goals for the upcoming season? A: To finish the season ranked No. 1 in the world and bring back an Olympic medal when I come home for US Nationals at Heavenly in March. Q: Youre entering this season with some serious experience and competition knowledge under you belt. How has all that experience changed your mind set before this season? A: All of these setbacks have changed my attitude in a good way. Ive learned to swallow my pride and not be afraid to look stupid while working on my weaknesses. Its all helped me become more balanced, resulting in more success. Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year?
December and April. Its been a few years since Ive skied a full year of competition.
Becky Regan is a former sports editor of the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake Tahoe and a former San Francisco Giants beat writer for MLB.com.

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Lake Tahoes hometown sweetheart, Julia Mancuso, has her sights set on gold once again
BY SYLAS WRIGHT

ahoe Magazine caught up with Julia Mancuso during her offseason to chat about the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Check out what the Squaw Valley alpine-racing star had to say.

Q: What were some of the highlights of your summer offseason? A: This summer was great. I spent a lot of time in the gym getting healthy, and skiing in New Zealand. This summer I decided to make it a long ski trip with a short recovery in Fiji in the middle, so four weeks in New Zealand, one week in Fiji and one week in Chile. It was really productive, and super fun to get to go to a tropical paradise between. Q: With it being an Olympic year, did you treat your offseason any different than normal as far as training? A: I spent a lot more time and attention to staying healthy, and did tons of Pilates and physical therapy. Its not really different, just an extra focus on being the most prepared I can be. Q: Not only do you have a few Olympics under your belt now, youve also had a fair share of success there. What is about the Games that brings out the best in you?

ABOVE: Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley celebrates after winning the silver medal in super G at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany, in 2011.
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LEFT: Julia Mancuso shows off her bronze medal an Alpine FIS Ski World Championships awards ceremony last season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO:
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A: I just love the Olympics. I grew up in Squaw Valley so the Olympic flame really burns bright in everyday life. There really wasnt a day that I didnt think about them, or dream about being in them as a kid. I guess I just focused a lot of my energy there, and I have been so fortunate for those dreams to come true. Q: I imagine people ask if they can see your Olympic medals. Do you ever break them out to show off ?

ITS LIKE HAVING SUPERPOWERS.

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Julia Mancuso races down the course on her way to sixth place in the womens World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta on Saturday Dec. 4, 2010.
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A: I dont keep them with me, so I wish I could, cause I think its kinda awesome and funny at the same time. Its like having superpowers. I might look like a normal girl, but watch out!
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your all-around ski racing ability. What is your favorite event, and in which event do you think you have the best shot at gold?

A: I have no idea. I am having fun in the sport, and I am in the best shape physically and mentally than I have ever been, so its hard to put a limit on things.
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A: I want to continue to spend my life in nature, so wherever that brings me. Hopefully on top of more mountain peaks.
Sylas Wright is sports editor for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. He can be reached at swright@sierrasun.com

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McGlashans vision of winter sports got a big push when Truckees Hilltop ski jump was built in 1928, three years before his death.

Charles F. McGlashan: Truckees patriarch

The history-rich Sierra Nevada location known as Truckee celebrated 150 years in 2013. One mans noted accomplishments helped make it possible.
BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN
oseph Gray and his family are credited as the first Anglo Americans to settle near the present site of Truckee when he built a toll station during the summer of 1863, near the river where the current Highway 267 Bridge is located. For at least 8,000 years before Gray arrived, native people had traveled through and summered in the region. Resident archeologist Susan Lindstrom has reported that, before downtown Truckee was built, the site was a Washoe Indian village named Kubuna detdeyi. Gray may be considered the first pioneer to settle the Truckee Basin, but arguably the town patriarch is Charles Fayette McGlashan, whose noted accomplishments live on today, most importantly in winter sports. When McGlashan died Jan. 6, 1931, all major California newspapers mourned his passing with eulogies recognizing his life as a pioneer historian, newspaperman, scientist, educator and barrister. His interests were diverse: during his criminal justice career he was known as one of the best defense attorneys on the West Coast. He was an accomplished scientist; fascinated

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with astronomy, but best known for his work in entomology (study of insects), specifically butterflies. As a lepidopterist, McGlashan and his daughter Ximena amassed a collection of more than 20,000 specimens of butterflies and moths, one of the largest and most extensive in the world. An amazing array of the insects were sealed and protected between glass panels for viewing; part of the collection is still on display at Donner Memorial State Park. McGlashans 1879 book, History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra, about the 1847 event and its survivors is still a classic. It was his measurements of cut tree stumps from that winter that dictated the height of the pedestal for the monument at the state park. In a strange coincidence, McGlashan was conceived in Wisconsin Territory during the harsh winter of 1847, when members of the ill-fated Donner Party were struggling to survive east of Donner Pass. Thirty years later McGlashan would meet many of the survivors

and write the first comprehensive history of that tragic frontier episode. His pioneering efforts to develop a winter sports industry in the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area have had the greatest historic and economic impact of all. Born into a poor family in the primitive settlement of Beaver Dam, Wis., on Aug. 12, 1847, to Peter and Elizabeth McGlashan, Charles was raised the only boy among six sisters. When he was about 2 years old, Elizabeth died in childbirth at Christmastime. In 1851, Peter McGlashan suddenly broke the news that the family was leaving for California, and after two years of preparation, they headed west for Placerville, where they arrived in September 1854. As a boy, Fayette, as he was called then, swept floors and did yard work to pay tuition at Sotoyome Institute in Healdsburg.

He graduated in 1864 and after a short stint teaching students in a Mother Lode mining camp was accepted to Williston Seminary, a progressive intermediary school in Massachusetts that specialized in science. Mac, as his fellow students called him, excelled scholastically and athletically. But in his final year of law studies, he was expelled along with eight other seniors for protesting the disciplinary treatment of a classmate. He returned to California in the spring of 1871 as a 23-year-old man to take the position of principal and teach at Placerville Academy. By December, McGlashan had fallen in love and married a pretty,

ABOVE: Charles Fayette McGlashan in his Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias brigadier general uniform. CONTRIBUTED
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LEFT: The iconic McGlashan tower covered a 17-ton rocking stone and his collection of Donner Party artifacts. PHOTO BY MARK
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young local girl named Jennie Munson. In 1872, the newlyweds moved to Truckee, where he accepted the school superintendent job. In July, the couple stepped off the train at Truckee and strolled into the dust of Front Street. At the time Truckee was a raucous, violent town that harbored sketchy transients, a large Chinese population, and a red light district. The wild and wooly town also held McGlashans future. Energetic and curious, McGlashan immersed himself in his new job and colorful hometown. His role as superintendent necessitated him visiting the school at the little town of Boca five miles down the Truckee River. At Boca he discovered a library full of law books and he soon began studying at night for the California Bar Examination. He also began writing humorous articles regional newspapers and some editors encouraged McGlashan to go out and experience new angles for his stories. During a severe snowstorm in January 1880, McGlashan climbed aboard a Central Pacific snowplow to see how railroad men endured mountain blizzards. Engine crews called the snow-clearing shifts a suicide run. Powered by 8 to 12 locomotives at full throttle, the lead plow plunged into the first drift at speeds in excess of 40 miles-perhour. Hitting the dense snowpack was like racing into a pile of bricks. Derailments were common, as were shattered windshields smashed by flying chunks of icy snow. Truckee was a dangerous place in the 1870s, plagued by criminals and vagrants attracted to the seamy red light district on Jibboom Street and strip of saloons and dance halls on Front Street. In 1872, McGlashan joined a secret vigilance committee called the 601 formed to eradicate lawlessness elements and chase them out of town. These vigilantes were often respectable local businessmen who protected their identity by wearing masks over their faces. In the 1870s, the silver mines at Virginia City slowly began to play out and unemployment grew among Truckees workforce. The newly jobless white workers became less tolerant of Chinese im-

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migrants as men scrambled for any job they could get, including some of the low-paying work performed by Orientals. CP had employed thousands of Chinese workers and when railroad construction ended, about 1,000 settled in Truckee. These hardworking laborers were very active in the regional logging and ice harvesting industries. In fact, Truckees Chinatown was the second largest on the West Coast. McGlashan became a vocal leader in the community for the removal of the Chinese. By 1886, vigilantes had used violent tactics such as murder and arson to force virtually all Chinese inhabitants to leave town. McGlashan later opened a law office which kept him busy, but for a few months during the winter of 1876 he tried his hand as editor at the Truckee Republican newspaper. McGlashan quickly realized that he couldnt run his own business and a popular bi-weekly newspaper, but before he quit he published many articles about Truckees winter scenery and early winter sports such as tobogganing, sledding and ice skating. It was a harbinger of his later efforts in the early 1890s to help Truckee organize an annual winter carnival to promote sports and the local economy. McGlashans greatest accomplishment was arguably his conviction that the economic future for Truckee would be based on winter sports. In 1894, he constructed a 45-foot tall, cone-shaped wooden frame on the hill near his house above town. He wrapped the towering structure with chicken wire and at night when temperatures fell below freezing he sprayed water on it until it eventually resembled a

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More information can be found in Give Me a Mountain Meadow by M. Nona McGlashan, 1981, and From the Desk of Truckees C.F. McGlashan, edited by M. Nona McGlashan and Betty H. McGlashan.
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ABOVE: McGlashans mansion and the Rocking Stone Tower on the hillside above Truckee, which burned down in 1935. LEFT: In January 1880, Charles McGlashan rode a bucker plow like this one for a newspaper story.

gigantic icicle. His neighbors had no idea what McGlashan was up to and rumors abounded. McGlashan really sparked everyones interest when he rigged up a powerful arc light on a nearby flagpole that bathed the sparkling icicle in bright light. At night, no one could take their eyes off the magnificent, glittering tower of ice aglow above them. It certainly caught the attention of curious train passengers traveling through Truckee. At local meetings, he proposed that the town build a spacious ice palace, illuminated during the day by a transparent roof of thin ice, but supported by thick walls of ice

surrounding a large skating rink. It wasnt long before McGlashans dream snowballed into what became Truckees famous Winter Carnival, a major tourist attraction for snow lovers in California and Nevada. It was the first ice carnival in the West; complete with live music, concessions and more. On winter weekends, the town staged dog sled races, toboggan runs, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ski races, and moonlight skating parties on Donner Lake. Three months before his death on Jan. 6, 1931, Charles McGlashan wrote a letter to the Truckee Chamber of Commerce:

Now, in my eighty-fourth year, I look back to quite a number of years when it is well known I was the acknowledged leader of Truckee Winter Sports. I have always believed that the vast snowfields of the Truckee Basin, situated on a transcontinental railroad in sunny California, would annually attract tens of thousands of visitors. The dream of the Truckee-Tahoe region as a mecca for winter fun has succeeded beyond anyones imagination, a vision that led directly to the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, an event that showcased Truckee and Lake Tahoe as an international destination for all seasons.
Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at www.thestormking.com. Mark can be reached at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at www.tahoenuggets.com.

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odd Borgs mystery series featuring private detective Owen McKenna has become part of Lake Tahoes culture. Rumor has it you can order an Owens Omelette, named for his popular protagonist, off the menu at the Red Hut Cafe. Thats quite a tribute. With 10 published books under his belt, Borgs 11th, Tahoe Chase, was released in August and does not disappoint. I found Tahoe Chase to be engaging with a well-developed plot. It was sprinkled with just the right amount of sophistication and coupled with a double dollop of suspense and drama that added the extra spice. Borg provides vivid descriptions and uses a great deal of detail to set his scenes. It doesnt matter if you are a faithful follower or a first-time reader, youll enjoy this one. No, the books in Borgs series do not have to be read in any particular sequence ... just in case youre wondering. Tahoe Chase is set during the winter months. Locals, as well as other Tahoe aficionados, will be well acquainted with the evocative and familiar scenes of the area. McKenna is hired by Joe Rorvick, a former Olympic ski racer, to investigate how Rell, his beloved wife, could take an ugly fall from their backyard
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deck. Rell receives serious injuries from the fall and lingers near death. She was not clumsy nor was she careless. Was this an accident or was there a perpetrator that tossed her off the deck intentionally? The story unfolds while she lies in a hospital bed, and Joe, 92 years old, struggles with the decision to remove her from life support. A series of supposedly accidental

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deaths and strange occurrences ensue, leaving both McKenna and Joe to wonder if theres a sinister connection. Is a proposed Tahoe ski resort driving someone to murder? With Spot, McKennas beloved Great Dane, by his side, the detective unravels the truth, but its not a flawless effort. Theres a lot of second-guessing and a handful of gut instincts to explore before the facts are exposed. Readers will enjoy the Tahoe scenes both on and off the water. Theyll travel through parts of Desolation Wilderness, ride on a snowmobile by moonlight and enjoy

a Cave Rock adventure involving a fancy cruise craft. Tahoe Chase touches on the socially sensitive topic of domestic abuse. Simone, who suffers at the hand of her brutal boyfriend, emerges to take center stage in the books plot. Tahoe Chase may provide a sense of empowerment to anyone in a similar situation, and, if so, thats a positive. At 351 pages its possible a twist or two could have been eliminated from the book, but then it wouldnt have been nearly as clever. Each turn is well thought out and interesting. If youre looking for a steamy novel, this is not the one for you. I enjoyed the sentiment and

the suspense, and I fell in love with Spot. Tahoe Chase will provide a lot of interesting developments that pop up when youre least expecting them. Its a great source of entertainment to dive into after a brisk walk in the woods. Sit back and enjoy, but be warned. It might be addicting. You could find yourself ordering that Owens Omelette and tapping your toe waiting for McKennas next adventure. Borgs goal is to write one each year.
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ALL-IMPORTANT SIERRA NEVADA SNOW SURVEYS TAKE TO THE SKIES

GETTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN REGIONS SNOWPACK HAS LONG BEEN A LABORIOUS PROCESS.

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Surveyors accomplish much of the work by end, said Bruce McGurk, a researcher with the hand, taking measurements at specific locations snow survey program and former manager at the year after year and comparing data to past results. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National A host of remote sensors contributes to the Park. With demand for water at an all-time high knowledge, but predicting how much water the and climate change impacting the timing of snow contains is still a guessing game for water snowmelt, this traditional hedging is coming with managers looking to serve millions of acres of greater degrees of uncertainty, according to the farmland, people and businesses. researchers. The Airborne Snow Observatory program - a Everybodys looking at you to do a better and partnership between NASAs Jet Propulsion better job and your tools are getting worse and Laboratory and the California Department of worse, until ASO comes along, McGurk said. Water Resources, among others - took to the sky The measurements may provide implications in 2013 to provide more accurate estimates of for a host of areas outside of water management, Californias water supply. including fighting wildfires, managing wildlife and By using a combination of sensing equipment planning a backcountry ski trip. mounted in the bottom of a twin-prop plane, Because of the precision of the technology and scientists will be able to fill in a major missing its nearly real-time availability, the data gathered puzzle piece in the snowmelt equation. Researchers from the aerial surveys can be displayed in detailed will use spectrometer readings to measure the maps showing how much snow remains in specific snowpacks albedo - or reflectivity - and a remote areas, even terrain in the High Sierra, well above sensing technology known as Lidar to gauge the currently existing remote sensing technology. snowpacks depth during the aerial program. Oh, itd be huge, said Frank Gehrke, chief Direct solar radiation accounts for about 90 of the California Cooperative Snow Survey, percent of snowmelt, but cant be measured using about the possibilities for backcountry skiers and traditional on-the-ground surveys and remote snowboarders. sensors, Tom Painter, the principal investigator Backcountry users would be able to see accurate, on the aerial surveys for NASAs Jet Propulsion up to date basin-by-basin snowpack totals for Laboratory, said in May 2013. Measuring the remote areas, he said. reflectivity of the snowpack will give researchers a Theres still a lot of snow up there that we dont more accurate idea of whats happening with the know anything about, Gehrke said. snowmelt, Painter said. Existing snow-surveying methods will remain, To be able to actually forecast the timing of but the aerial surveys are likely to become a bigger snowmelt you need to be able to determine the part of how California, and possibly the rest of the albedo and how that is progressing, Painter said. world, watches its water, Painter said. Previous measurement techniques I dont see it replacing it, he said. only provide part of the picture, Theres great utility in actually Painter added. knowing whats going on on Remote sensors can be the ground. unreliable and arent Having this really able to measure the robust measurement snowpack as it of the timing and THERES STILL retreats into the magnitude of upper elevations snowmelt takes us A LOT OF of the mountain into the maturity range. Manual of water resource SNOW UP THERE snow surveys, management, he often conducted said. THAT WE DONT on cross-country The aerial snow skis, also arent able survey project is KNOW ANYTHING to reach late season funded into 2015 water reserves of the and focuses on the ABOUT High Sierra. Tuolumne River Basin. Its a stunningly Painter said he sees limited amount of the program expanding, information, according but the timeline is funding to the researcher. The limited dependent. When large swaths information is especially stunning of the mountain range could be given the importance of water to the states surveyed from the air is unknown. nearly $2 trillion economy, Painter said. Initial results of the aerial surveys are not yet The uncertainty in the water supply estimates available online. Data from the flights is expected leave water managers hedging their bets about how to be posted at http://aso.jpl.nasa.gov as it much water will make it to reservoirs by seasons becomes available.

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A 2008 aerial photo shows the Sierra Nevada snowpack near Mono Lake.
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Grassroots Powdersurf founder Jeremy Jensen lands a pop shuvit in the backcountry on his bindingless powdersurf board.
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A POWDER SURFING STORY

BY MICHELLE MORTON

re you obsessed with riding powder and the

feeling of floating over fresh snow? Do you dream of taking your surfing skills to the mountains? kickflip shuvit in the backcountry excite you? Does the possibility of pulling off the first ever

pioneers of this new industry are learning what shapes and sizes work best for surfing powder without bindings, and they are pushing the limits of what people think is possible.

If so, powdersurfing could open up a world of possibilities. The

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Landing a kickflip on snow was always a fantasy I had while snowboarding, and now its a reality, South Lake Tahoe photographer Jason Hogan said. Riding a powsurf board is a totally unique experience - it floats differently than a snowboard and you have to be more calculated in your lines. I just love the challenge and the sensation! Chris Gallardo, Tahoe resident and owner/ founder of splitboard.com, has been riding bindingless for four seasons and powsurfing for two. He said the new sport has been challenging. You have to rely so much more on technique, weighting, foot placement, speed, balance, etc, Gallardo said. Theres something genuinely fun about adding that challenge back to snowboarding ... Its hard not to grin like a kid again and it quickly becomes addictive. Snowboarding has its roots in bindingness riding. The original snowboards, developed in the 1960s by Sherman Poppen and Dimitrie Milovich, had no fixed bindings - the riders stood on the board like a surfboard. Hogan grew up skateboarding, and the very first time he tried to ride snow sideways was on an old skateboard deck turned backward. When Burton re-birthed Steve Finks idea of a bi-deck snowskate, he knew he had to get one. Hogan started snowskating in 2002 and progressed to powder snowskating and powdersurfing. Snowskates are currently allowed at all of Lake Tahoes resorts except Alpine Meadows, Granlibakken, Squaw Valley and Tahoe Donner. Powsurfs are newer on the scene, and many resorts have not deemed them acceptable snow-riding deceives. Russ Pecoraro, Director of Communications for Vail Resorts Mountain Division, said the resorts are often a step behind when it comes to finding out about and authorizing the use of new snow-riding devices. We take these things on a case by case basis, Pecoraro said. While things like snowbikes and snowskates have been tested and proven, powsurf boards have yet to be approved for use at Heavenly, Northstar California or Kirkwood, Pecoraro said. Without metal edges, powsurfs are nearly impossible to ride on groomed runs. So for the time being, powsurfers have to make their turns
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in the backcountry. Powsurfing is a way for riders to take those skills (from skateboarding and snowskating) into the backcountry, still keep their feet free from bindings, and take advantage of the freshly fallen snow and the thousands of acres of beautiful terrain, said Jeremy Jensen, owner of Grassroots Powsurf. For Jensen, powsurfers turn the mountain into a giant wave or a huge skate park. He said they make the small drops feel big and the steeps feel steeper. The boards allow riders to perform tricks that have never been done before in powder conditions. Jensen said hes come close to riding out of 360 flips, backside 180 kickflips, pressure flips and kickflip shuvits. All that stuff is possible, its just a matter of

Tahoe is known for its stable backcountry snow pack, so along with the featured terrain its great for back country powsurfing and powskating, Hogan said. Last season, I took a powsurf tour from Talking Mountain to Flagpole Peak that was a lot of fun. I was amazed at how well the powsurf handled the steep technical section I rode out on Talking Mountain. Gallardo said Mountain Approach skis are a good option because you can skin up the peak like on a splitboard. He often takes his powsurf board with him when he goes on overnight snow camping trips via snowmobile. Thanks to special racks from Cheetah Factory Racing, theyre easy to attach to a sled, Gallardo said. Theres been some talk about making a powsurfer than coverts to a splitboard. I think there could be a future there with the right design. Riding bindingless can be a good alternative for riders who have suffered knee or leg injuries in the past. After having multiple ACL and ankle surgeries, Jensen said he feels some discomfort when he straps into his snowboards. My knees get sore being locked into the same positions all the time and my back takes a beating when the runs get bumped out, he said. Having your feet free takes a lot of pressure off your knees and ankles. Wearing shoes or waterproof boots can be a lot more comfortable than wearing Jason Hogan climbs the shoulder of Mt. Tallac snowboard or ski boots. using foldable Mt. Approach skis while carrying Searching for the feeling his Grassroots Powdersurf board on his back. of surfing in the backcountry, a number of riders have finding the right feature and conditions to make started powdersurf board companies. Jensen, it happen, Jensen said. Its not like skateboardwho lives in Utah, makes his own powsurfers ing or snowskating, where you can try a trick featuring various shapes and designs for different over and over until you get it. The takeoffs and terrain and riding styles. Jensen said he wanted the landings get ruined quickly, so you only really to make something unique, not necessarily a get a couple of good tries on a feature. bindingless snowboard. Jensen said there is a freedom that comes from I wanted a board that provided a different riding in the backcountry instead of at the resort, feeling in the way it turned, floated and popped... and it enables people to enjoy riding powder something that set itself apart from snowboarddays after the end of a storm. He said powsurfing, Jensen said. ing will be a natural fit for backcountry riders Grassroots Powsurfs are shorter and wider who feel the rewards of floating through powder than traditional snowboards. Some have tradioutweigh the effort it takes to get to the top of tional sidecuts and tapered shape, while others the mountain. have reserve sidecuts or hybrids of the two. The Hogan accesses Tahoes backcountry terrain uscombination of shape and profile of the boards ing either snowshoes or folding approach skis made gives them incomparable float and responsiveness. by Mountain Approach. Depending on conditions, I wanted an agile board that floated and he said hell either bring his powsurf (for perfect turned really well, Jensen said. Something that powder) or his powskate (for variable snow). you could ride both forward and backward on.

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Jeremy Jensen attempts a kickip while riding his Grassroots Powdersurf board in the backcountry. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: JEREMY JENSEN

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A board that could actually ollie and open up freestyle progression in powder conditions ... No such board existed at the time. I started designing, building and shaping my own so that I could make the type of riding I wanted to do a reality. Jensen said after making boards for himself and his friends, he knew that anyone who tried them would be instantly hooked. He thought that if he didnt start a company, someone else would take their ideas and develop a similar product. The company has been doubling production and sales every year for the past four years. All the positive feedback and seeing the looks on the faces of the first-time riders got me super stoked, Jensen said. I started the company out really small and tested the waters for interest. The response has been overwhelmingly positive from the people watching the films and seeing the photos. Jensen said Grassroots Powsurfs are being carried by more retail shops and with more professional snowboarders trying the sport, younger riders are learning about the possibility of bindingless riding. When kids see their favorite snowboarder ripping without bindings they are going to be a lot more likely to want to give it a shot, Jensen said. I really want to see the next generation of kids take this kind of thing and run with it. When I see the level that skateboarders, snowboarders, and surfers are at, it gets me stoked to think of where those talented people could take powsurfing. On the West Coast, Tim Wesley makes hand-shaped bamboo snowsurf boards in Leavenworth, Wash. Every one of Snowshark Snowsurf s boards has individual graphics, water colored and wood burned by Wesley. This years boards will have P-Tex bases and metal edges. He has been experimenting with different shapes for four years now. Coming from a skateboarding background, bindingless always seemed like the way to do it to me, the problem was, the shapes werent there, Wesley said. I looked into purchasing a snowsurf board, and I could not find one to buy. Im a woodworker myself, so I figured I could make a decent board if I tried. It took a long time, but totally worth it now that the shape is refined. Wesley said since snowsurfing is a new sport, its been tough selling boards no one has ever tried before, but hes getting the word out and spreading the stoke through photos and videos on this website and Facebook. Wesley said he hasnt ridden in Tahoe yet, but he has plans to take his boards on a demo tour and Lake Tahoe is on his list of stops. Tahoe is fortunate enough to share the maritime snowpack that we in the Northwest enjoy, Wesley said. So Im positive that theres good surfing in that set of mountains. I cant wait!

Local photographer Jason Hogan surfs the powder bindingless in the Tahoe backcountry.

On a global scale, professional snowboarder Wolle Nyvelt has a company called Aesmo, which produces powsurfers. His website says his boards are handmade pieces of riding art intended for riders of a high skill level. Japanese rider Taro Tamai founded Gentemstick to enhance the connection between the rider, their board and the mountain. Jensen said snowboarding has had a huge impact on his life, and he wanted to pay tribute to the soul of the sport and its original intentions by creating a powsurf line. He said every day during the winter brings something new, and progression in the sport is constant. Snowsurf designers and pioneers keep moving into bigger and steeper lines, dropping bigger cliffs and pushing the limits in every way possible. We have already far exceeded what we initially thought would be possible on our boards, so its pretty exciting to see what the next season will bring, Jensen said. Lake Tahoe played a key role in the development and progression of snowboarding back in the 1980s, and its positioned to do so for snowsurfing as well. With a good snowpack and so many athletes living and riding in the surrounding mountains, Lake Tahoe is the perfect backdrop for pushing the limits of this growing sport. Powsurfing is basically the blending together of all the fun summer activities that are popular in the Tahoe area, Jensen said. Skateboarding, longboarding, paddle boarding, windsurfing, surfing, and of course snowboarding. Powdersurfing is the next step in true skate-style and surf-style powder riding.

Theres a form of bindingless riding for all conditions. The Ralston snowskate (far left) can be ridden at local ski resorts on groomed runs and in the terrain parks. The powder snowskate (far right) can be ridden at the resort on powder days and in variable conditions in the backcounty. The Grassroots Powdersurf board (second from right) is designed to be ridden in the backcountry on fresh snow. Hogan uses the Mtn. Approach skis (second from the left) to skin up some of Tahoes highest peaks.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS: JASON HOGAN

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From greeters to elite rescuers, avalanche dogs are hard at work at Lake Tahoes ski resorts
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Sierra-at-Tahoe avalanche rescue dog Khuno practices nding a victim buried in the snow at the resort.

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cave with no light and a depleting supply of oxygen. But then you hear scratching on the surface, get a whiff of cold air, and the tawny muzzle of a golden retriever thrusts through the crust toward you. If youre an avalanche victim, the dog has just saved your life. Many of the resorts around the Lake Tahoe Basin have specialized avalanche rescue dog teams composed mostly of golden retrievers and labs ready for a situation like this - a solo skier or rider gets caught without a transceiver in a slide and needs to be recovered quickly, dead or alive. While most of the dogs wont ever need their avi skills outside of weekly trainings - the last time Heavenly Mountain Resort deployed its dogs for a retrieval was in 2009 - the ski patrollers who handle the animals say its the fastest way to locate someone who doesnt have specialized equipment. Ninety-nine percent of the dogs will go their whole career without making a rescue, and hopefully they dont have to, said Dave Paradysz, Kirkwood Mountain Resorts Assistant Director of Ski Patrol. The goal is the same: To find people fast who have been caught in an avalanche.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe handler Tim Owen praises his dog, Kopa, after he successfully completes an avalanche rescue training at the resort.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe handler Tim Owen plays with his dog, Kopa, after a training session. PHOTO BY AXIE NAVAS

Everybody can play basketball, but

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MAKING A LIVE FIND

If the number of retrievals is small, the number of live rescues is even smaller. But in 1993, Paradysz and his dog, Doc, not only found an avalanche victim, they found him alive. Jeff Eckland, Kirkwoods current assistant mountain manager, had hiked above what is now Chair Three to take advantage of some fresh powder. Paradysz remembered that it was a few days after a big storm and patrol hadnt blasted the area yet. Eckland dropped into the run when the snow beneath him gave way and he was caught in a slide. One of his companions reported him missing while the other trekked to the nearest patrol hut where Paradysz and Doc were waiting. The duo immediately headed out to the location where Eckland was last seen. Doc caught the scent and in less than 20 minutes, they found Eckland buried in 4 feet of snow. That was pretty notable. He was bent backwards like a pretzel against a tree. He said tunnel vision was starting to set in and then all of a sudden he could hear the dog scratching and he got a whiff of air and it started to get lighter. Its pretty cool to hear him talk about it, Paradysz said. Eckland suffered a few bruised vertebrae, but he was alive. A day like that validates the whole avalanche rescue dog program, Paradysz said.

Most of them do fairly well. Some of them get pretty skittish, but since the dogs have the handlers there, they dont freak out, Pond said. According to Owen, any dog can be trained to find an avalanche victim. But many of the golden retrievers working at the South Shore ski resorts come from an avi dog lineage that dates back to the early 1980s. To give you some idea, Terrys dog, Summit, is the great grandson of Paradyszs Doc. And Summit, like Doc, is one of the few dogs ever used in a real retrieval situation. Quite simply, theyre bred for the work. Everybody can play basketball, but not everyone can make it to the NBA. And thats what were looking for - a dog who can make it to the NBA, Paradysz said.

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Most days arent so eventful. Typically, avi dogs will hang out at the patrol shack, train with their handlers and greet guests. They do a lot of public relations for the resort, said Colton Terry, Heavenlys Avalanche Dog Program Coordinator. Terrys dog, Summit, did a photo shoot for Maxim Magazines Heavenly Angels contest earlier this year where he posed with the new angel and was tasked with nothing more than looking cute, according to Terry. The dogs train about once a week for avalanche rescues. Sierra-at-Tahoe handler Tim Owen said puppies will start by searching for their owner in an open hole. About two years later, theyll have the skills to smell out and help dig up a stranger completely buried in snow. The animals also train with California Shock Trauma Air Rescue Ambulance - or CALSTAR in case the dog team ever needs to be transported by helicopter. The idea is to get the dogs used to the machines before theyre needed in a real avalanche rescue situation, Chief Flight Nurse Bryan Pond said. And even though CALSTAR hasnt deployed any of the dog teams since the program started in 2008, its important to have the dogs and handlers ready to go, he said.

THE BIG LEAGUES

Squaw Valley Ski Resort has its own line of avalanche dogs. The newest addition to the team, Boomer, is a fifth generation Squaw rescue dog that recently completed his intensive training. The famed North Shore resort follows a particularly rigorous set of guidelines when it comes to preparing their dogs for search and rescue work. Squaw adopted the Canadian Rescue Dog Association, or CARDA, training standard in 2001. That essentially means any wannabe rescue dogs have to pass an annual exam if they dont want to be out of a job. We do have a pretty rigid set of standards. So if you dont pass a test, youre still a great dog and Im sure the patroller will still love and take care of you, but you can no longer come to work, says Amelia Richmond, the resorts Senior Public Relations Manager. Its definitely not a bring-you-dog to work program. These dogs are very smart and do a lot of training throughout their lives. That level of training was the dog teams ticket to the 2010 Vancover Olympic Games, according to Richmond. The Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Avalanche Rescue Dog Team was the only U.S. group to be invited to help with search and rescue at the games. This is the highlight of all the handlers and dogs careers, Matt Calcutt, who coordinated the team in Vancouver, said in a previous Tahoe Daily Tribune article. Its almost like the doggy Olympics.
Axie Navas is a former reporter for the Tahoe Daily Tribune newspaper in South Lake Tahoe.
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TIME-LAPSE PHOTOGRAPHY GIVES U N I Q U E V I E W O F L A K E TA H O E

BY ADAM JENSEN

FIREWORKS BURST OVERHEAD AT A FRENETIC PACE, BOATS DRIFT IN UNISON WITH LAKE TAHOES WIND-DRIVEN CURRENTS, THE MILKY WAY ARCS ACROSS THE NIGHT SKY, CLOUDS RUSH PAST THE SIERRA CREST ALL IN LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES.

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Photographer Justin Majeczky sets up a shot for Tahoe Time on Speedboat Beach.

PHOTO BY NATE METCALF

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AKE TAHOE HAS NEVER BEEN criticized for its lack of beauty, but the work of time-lapse photographers has shown the lakes allure in a new light. Justin Majeczky released a stunning compilation of timelapse shots entitled Tahoe Time in early 2012. The fourand-a-half minute edit of Lake Tahoe was rooted in a single series he got from the Mount Rose Highway in 2010. I really just wanted to capture it in a way thats never been done, the former Kings Beach resident said in May. I figured time lapse was a way to do that. Majeczky uses an automated dolly in many of the shots in the clip to introduce camera movement into a series of images that already have a dream-like quality. The dolly is purely optional, Majeczky said, but an intervalometer, a device that fires the shutter of a camera at specific intervals, is not. Anyone with a DSLR, a tripod and an intervalometer can shoot time lapses, the photographer said. The most challenging thing is finding time to do it, Majeczky added. Josh Michaels, a Portland, Ore.-resident who has spent the past several winters living near Heavenly Mountain Resorts Nevada lodges, released a time-lapse project called Tahoe Blue with photographer Hal Bergman in the spring of 2012. He said the time commitment of time lapse is a big part of the challenge. Between setting up a shot, waiting around for the camera to get a succession of photos and post-production work, it can take dozens of hours to get seconds of good footage, Michaels said. For me its been a technical endeavor and a beautiful photographic endeavor, Michaels said. Despite several mishaps during the filming of Tahoe Blue, including a slide down Heavenlys Gunbarrel run that resulted in the loss of an emergency radio, the 33-year-old said he expects to be back shooting the lake this winter. Its just one of those things you kind of get hooked, Michaels said. Although he has produced time-lapse photography in locations around the world, the practice holds a special allure at Lake Tahoe, Michaels said. Ill just say, its like the lake is asking to be photographed, Michaels said. Majeczky said he is also working on a follow-up to his time-lapse work at the lake. The project will focus on timelapse shots of the lake at night, he said. The night stuff is definitely the most challenging, Majeczky said. The next one is going to blow the first one out of the water. Sample footage of the follow-up effort is awe-inspiring. Lake Tahoe paddle-wheelers buzz through the lake as clouds build in the last light of the day, fish swim in shallow water around granite boulders and lightning snaps above the South Shore as a storm passes in a rush over Emerald Bay. In late September, Majeckzy said he was working on a list of shots he had yet to capture. He did not have an expected release date for the latest project.
More information on Majeczkys time-lapse work is available at www.varient3.com. Adam Jensen is editor of Lake Tahoe Action, the regions premier entertainment and recreation weekly publication. He can be reached at ajensen@tahoedailytribune.com.
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A still from Tahoe Time shows Lake Tahoe from the Mount Rose Highway.

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TA H O E S INSURANCE POLICY
When Mother Nature doesnt cooperate, resorts make snow to ensure a good winter season
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Snowmaking on Squaws upper mountain. The practice has come in handy the past couple winters at Lake Tahoe, which saw little snow.
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Early season snowmaking at Squaw Valley.

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hen Mother Nature is stingy with the snow, Tahoe ski resorts can turn to their backup plan. Using water and compressed air, local resorts create their own snow-covered runs to ensure winter success. Snowmaking is a form of an insurance policy, explains Amelia Richmond, senior public relations manager for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. It ensures that resorts can open in time for the holiday season be it Thanksgiving or Christmas ll in areas with subpar snow coverage and provide good skiing and riding until the end of the season. Its a guest service piece, said Jim Larmore, director of mountain operations for Northstar California. Its a piece we provide our guests so they can make planned vacations and provide a better ski experience than if they just relied on Mother Natures natural snow. Yet to make snow, resorts still rely on Mother Nature to a degree.

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Snowmaking on Squaws upper mountain

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SNOWMAKING To make snow, resorts need freezing temperatures and low relative humidity. The humidity is huge - probably the single biggest factor, said Dave Hahl, snowmaking and grooming manager of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. He added that low humidity allows the atmosphere to be saturated with water to create that much more snow. If humidity is high, however, the atmosphere is too saturated to produce significant amounts of snow. Secondary snowmaking factors are winds and cloud-cover. When youre making snow in the Sierra, youve got to catch every window you can, said Jack Coughlin, slope maintenance manager for Diamond Peak. I used to make snow back East, and back East, you know you can make snow four, five days a week. Here, when its cold, you grab it, and then youre going to get the beautiful warm weather after that. When conditions are right, resorts pump water stored in ponds, reservoirs or other sources - through pumphouses, up pipes running up the mountain to specific snow guns. Depending on the guns in a resorts fleet, compressed air must also be pumped to the gun. Together - air and water - under the right conditions, form snow. You dont want to pick it up and squeeze it, and youve got slush coming out, explained Coughlin, whos looking for a hard snowball at the end of the process. So you really have to pay attention to what youre doing. Once made, the snow is left to cure, perking out some of the excess water, before groomers move and flatten the

snow into a favorable skiing and riding surface. (Making snow) its a science and an art, Hahl said. ... The science part of it, its the technology - the technology improves like anything else. Yet it still takes the guy on the ground to get it right. You cant overestimate the human link. H O W S N O W M A K I N G S AV E D WINTER BUSINESS With two consecutive mild winters at Lake Tahoe, resorts have had to heavily rely on their snowmaking systems. According to Squaw Valleys snowfall tracker, it snowed 183 inches at 6,200 feet and 326 inches at 8,200 feet in 2012-13. For 2011-12, it snowed 182.5 inches and 355 inches, respectively. The average snowfall for the Lake Tahoe region is 430 inches. Two years ago when there was a complete lack of snow, we still did great business through the Christmas period with snowmaking, Hahl said. ... (People are) just realizing that even if there hasnt been many natural storms, they can still book a vacation and still come up and get good skiing. Being a winter destination spot, resort success is closely tied to community success. Particularly in the lean years, if we didnt have snowmaking, people wouldt be coming, Coughlin said. Youve got to have those resorts open. (For) the local business, the restaurants, its devastating when you have a bad winter. Yet the ability to make snow when Mother Nature fails to comes at a cost.

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Margaret Moran is a reporter for the Sierra Sun newspaper in Truckee and Tahoe City. She can be reached at mmoran@sierrasun.com.

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Warm up this winter with some of these savory options from throughout the Truckee/Tahoe region
BY SIMONE GRANDMAIN

he weather may have taken a dip, but chances are your appetite hasnt. The conundrum is how to address that insatiable need to eat yet still fit into your slinky/ sporty slope gear. Refreshing salads and chilled fruits, once your friend, have lost their appeal. Ice cream, for some perverse reason, is still a go to. Plus, you cant load up on the beloved carbs unless you want to sleep through the pow days. The answer, my friends, is mmm, mmm good - you got it - soup. There are dozens of establishments in the Truckee-Tahoe area serving up soup-as-meal options to enjoy at their table or take home to enjoy at yours. For those of you with even moderate kitchen facilities, there are terrific ready-for-fixin selections for creating your own soup de jour. The options are endless. Following are some recommendations on great ways to warm your cockles. (Cockles can either mean the tiles around your fireplace, a mollusk or the chambers of your heart. Lets go with the heart thing, unless you are having clam chowder.) Ramen noodle soup has been fortifying many a broke college student for centuries, but you can kick it up a notch to achieve full, gourmet-meal status. For your base, purchase a packet of good Ramen noodles. In most local grocers you can find Asian Creations or Nogshim-brand Ramens, but should you happen upon Dr. McDougalls ramen, snap it up. If you are skiing Squaw, Alices Market in the Village has a full selection of Dr. McDougalls soups, but really, any package of ramen
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can be dressed up to impress. Add sauteed garlic, onion, shiitake mushrooms, a splash of sake and soy sauce for starters. Top with sliced fish cake or shredded imitation crab legs, bean sprouts, cubed tofu, shredded chicken, toasted sesame seeds, shredded kale or a fried egg. Really, the skys the limit when it comes to what you can do to ramen. Sam Okomoto, owner of Drunken Monkey Sushi in Truckee, is a world-renowned chef who has taken ramen to a whole new level. He offers several different soupas-meals options, but I like his Kyushu-style Ramen Noodle Soup topped with char-shu pork, kaiso, kimchi and fried garlic cloves. If the combination of kimchi and garlic does not warm you up from the top of your head to the tip of your toes, you might want to make your way to the nearest emergency room to check on frostbite. Another soup/meal to keep your eye out for is Bouillabaisse or Cioppino, a seafood stew in an aromatic tomato-based broth. It can be a very time-consuming and pricey dish to make at home, but it doesnt have to be. For a Pour Mans Easy-to-Make Cioppino pick up a jar of Dominics San Francisco-style Cioppino sauce in Save Marts seafood section. To make sauce, add one 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, two small cans clams with juice, one pound of raw shrimp, peeled or unpeeled (depending on how messy you want to get) and one pound firm white fish like mahi or cod. Heat over medium heat for 20 minutes, top with chopped parsley and serve with garlic bread. Other great soups in the premade seafood soup category include

Safeways new Lobster Bisque in the deli section (add 1/4 cup sherry) and Bear Creeks clam chowder soup mix available at Safeway and most grocers. In fact, as you make your way around the lake, there are no shortages of specialty shops and delis offering fresh homemade soups and or easy-toassemble soup kits. Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet in Tahoe City cooks up a daily batch of homemade soup, including Tomato Dill and a French Onion with cheese and croutons, just to name a couple. It also offers a tasty selection of refrigerated and frozen soups. The Cork & More in South Lake Tahoe has killer daily soups which run out fast, including White Bean and Bacon and Tomato Bisque, or mixes to make at home. Earthly Delights in the Village at Northstar makes a mean Minestrone or Butternut Squash with the added plus of fresh baked breads on hand, and Village Market in Incline is a fabulous gourmet grocer which serves daily soups or chili in its deli, or, again, many soups to prepare en suite. For a more ribsticking soup, make up a pot of Carroll Shelbys Chili (available at most grocery stores) and add canned Ortega

chilies and black beans, then back it up with a wedge of cornbread, or, take a cue from Best Pies New York Style Pizzeria and Restaurant in Truckee and add pasta and sausage in an effort to recreate their signature pasta e fagioli. Finally, if all the soup options seem overwhelming, you know what you need to do. Buy a can of Campbells Creamy Tomato and slice up a grilled cheese sandwich. It works every time.
Simone Grandmain is an internationally published travel and food writer who currently calls Truckee-Tahoe home. She welcomes your recipes, kitchen must-haves and food news at simone_ grandmain@hotmail.com.

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Chicken soup has been a first responder to the common cold since man, well, broke sweat. Turns out our congested ancestors knew what they were talking about. Researchers believe colds are caused by viral infections in the upper respiratory tract. The body responds with inflammation, which triggers white blood cells to migrate to the afflicted area to devour and kill off the virus. The side effect to this well-intended attack is the stimulated production of mucus which leads to stuffy heads, coughs and sneezing. Studies have shown, however, that the presence of chicken soup decreases the number of cells that migrate, thus blocking or slowing the amount of cells congregating in the lung area, relieving the development of cold symptoms. Following is one of my favorite chicken soup recipes. Ideal for a stuffy, healthy, or big heads - it is just all-around perfection. The added spices kick up the flavor and heat a notch, making for great winter fare, and, if all else fails, it is fun to say.

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2 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked, shredded, (or chopped if you like more broth) chicken 1 cup chopped green or any mildly tart apple 1 cup chopped carrots 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped cup chopped celery cup chopped onion cup raisins 2 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice teaspoon pepper teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cups prepared orzo pasta.

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OPPOSITE TOP: Best Pies Italian Restaurant and Pizzerias Organic Chicken Tortilla is one of its daily soup specials.This winter, the restaurant will serve its famous pasta fagioli, a tomato-based Italian chili with pasta, white beans and sausage. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Sam Okomoto, owner of Drunken Monkey Sushi and Asian Tapas, takes Ramen to a whole new level. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ABOVE: The heat is on mulligatawny soup combines the curative, avorfull properties of chicken soup with a spicy curry.

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Looking for the best happy hours, most happening spots or finest places to cozy up after a day on the slopes? Here are our top picks for the best aprs ski scenes around Truckee-Tahoe. THE VILLAGE AT NORTHSTAR TAVERN 6330

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If the kids still have energy after the mountain, the Village at Northstar is a great place for the family to keep playing. Parents can enjoy an aprs ski libation under heat lamps in the cabana area while watching the little ones ring around the rink. Making it off the mountain a little early is a must because, at 3 p.m., smore roasting begins over The Villages fire pits. Those looking for a more intimate aprs can check out the Overlook Bar, situated above the ice skating rink. The bar has just enough seclusion to snuggle up with a ski buddy and a hot toddy.

Just a few steps off of the Big Springs Gondola, skiers and riders can begin an aprs evening at Tavern 6330 at Northstar. The restaurant is fairly new but has earned a quick reputation for pouring the mountains best Bloody Marys. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends and food from award-winning chef Daniel Carter, who is known for the dinner favorite of braised beef short rib - which of course must be followed by his infamous Smores Pie with Guinness Ice Cream.

The Village at Northstars outdoor re pits are irresistible for children and parents alike.
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RIVER RANCH LODGE AND RESTAURANT

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Riva Grills lakefront view on the South Shore keeps skiers and riders coming back.
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music, great giveaways and a hard-to-beat happy hour of dollar beers and dollar nachos MondayFriday keeps Hacienda del Lago a happening place.

Still feeling a bit chilly? Get cozy around the fireplace and warm up from the inside out at River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant. Located at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, this restaurant sits right on the river and is a classic aprs ski location. A famous River Rum Heater will raise your temperature along with River Ranchs much loved ahi poke chips. Each week on a Wild Winter Wednesday River Ranch raffles off great giveaways and offers food and drink specials. Proceeds from the event benefit the Disabled Sports USA-Far West team in Alpine Meadows.

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Ahi poke chips are a favorite appetizer to warm up to at River Ranch.

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The fireplace inside keeps guests warm as the views of the lake seem to stretch out forever. Order a Thunderbird Margarita or a famous Wet Woody and watch the sun go down at the waterfront locale. Riva Grill is one of the few restaurants right on the lake of South Shore and known for a great place to unwind after a day on the slopes. The South Shore favorite brings in live music every Friday and Saturday night with local musician Jackie Dauzat. And the infamous Fish Taco Friday means a packed restaurant at Riva Grill.

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Haciendas aprs ski scene is quite giving, especially if caught on the right day. The Mexican restaurants Unofficial Thursdays offers food and drink specials as well as thousands of dollars worth of gear giveaways. The 12-week series is hosted by big names like Darron Rahlves and Julia Mancuso; each weeks proceeds benefit a different local charity. On Fridays, the latest upand-coming bands play to a packed house. Good
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Known for the killer deal of a hand roll and a beer for five dollars, Mamasake is a great place to go raw at Squaw. The fish is sustainable and always fresh and the location is always packed. Chef owner Elsa Corrigan knows a few things well: Tahoe, travel and food. The chef brings these three things together in her sushi, tapas and Cal-Asian cuisine in Squaw Valley. Mamasakes

After a long day at Squaw, Le Chamois still is the place to catch up with friends and see up-and-coming winter athletes.
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and exceptional location fool you - Big Water Grille offers great prices like the six-dollar appetizer menu that lasts all night. Bartender Jeremey Schweitzer pours great martinis and the wine list at Big Water Grille is extensive. Big Water Wednesday is a night for locals to meet up, catch up, and enjoy drink and food specials. The dining room is fancier but the bar is laid back, so whether in suits or ski boots, guests feel welcome at Big Water Grille.

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For 37 years, this local bar has had its priorities straight - Pete N Peters is adamant about local prices. If youve still got some energy after the mountain, this bar is a great place (and one of the few in town) to get a pitcher of beer and play a few rounds of pool. And with Zas restaurant reopened next door, guests can get great food too. Bartender Mandy Duarte says Pete N Peters is a great hang out because its so open, with a lot

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schnitzel, sausage platters and bratwurst. Game meat is another specialty - every other week guests can venture out with dishes such as alligator, elk, or camel. Skiers come aprs for the music, five dollar brat special, or for the 3-liter boot. Monday night is open mic night and Wednesday is trivia night at Himmel Haus.

This restaurant and bar is one of Squaws oldest hangouts and is remnant of the resorts iconic past. While sipping a cold beer and enjoying cheesy pizza youll be able to catch up on your local pro trivia as the walls are decked out with memorabilia from the famous athletes that once called Squaw Valley home. Its easy to spot up-and-comings as well because Le Chamois has

Looking to get your bier and dance on? Himmel Haus of South Tahoe is a German restaurant and bierhaus for those eager to carry day into night. Season-pass holders (for any resort) receive a 10 percent discount while all Heavenly employees enjoy 15 percent off. Beer lovers will enjoy nearly 40 German and Belgian beers to accompany Himmel Haus contemporary spin on

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Named for the Greek goddess of epicurean delights, Nepheles is the place to for a good drink and soak after the slopes. One of South Shores oldest restaurants, the quaint old house has two dining rooms and a charming Cheers-like bar with cocktail service to the hot tubs outside. Towels are provided as well as open canopy views of the stars. Chef Mark Vassau offers a changing menu of seafood specials as well as wild game. After a day at Heavenly Valley, followed by a good drink and hot spa, Nepheles becomes heavenly itself.

Chef Chris Daniels brings a Southern twist to the menu at this local favorite nestled in the mountains of Incline Village. Dont let the 5000 sq. feet restaurant, fine dining atmosphere

Jenny Luna is a freelance reporter for the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza and Sierra Sun newspapers in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. She may be reached at jluna0928@gmail.com.

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Each shore of Lake Tahoe has its own culture maintained by locals and businesses. Every winter, venues around the lake host a variety of events to entertain you. Resorts host several activities and competitions over the course of a few months, some of which draw big-name athletes to their slopes. Our comprehensive list can help point you in the right direction. Turn the page to nd out whats happening while youre here.

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The Carve Tahoe event pits world-wide snow carving teams against one another for a chilling weekend of competition to benet the Sierra Avalanche Center.

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while enjoying wine, snacks and festive surroundings. Be sure to pick up your shop local card at the same time start shopping to win great prizes. Santa photos at Watson Cabin from 2-4 p.m., www.visittahoecity.org

and more. Take the little ones Santa will be at Northstar and available for pictures, www.northstarcalifornia.com D E C . 6 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. Enjoy a cookie swap, photos with Santa, complimentary soup and cocoa, arts and crafts stations and Friends of Kings Beach Library book sale! Produced by the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, North Tahoe Public Utility District, North Tahoe Event Center, and North Tahoe Business Association, 530-546-9000, www.northtahoebuisness.org D E C . 6 Parents Night Out 6-10 p.m. Children ages birth-12 years of age are welcome. A donation of $10 per child per evening is requested. This is a drop-in program at the First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, 530-5831534, www.tahoeministries.com D E C . 7 Free Community Backcountry Ski 9 a.m. Join Alpenglow Sports and Black Diamond ski Ambassador Brennan Lagasse for a community backcountry day. All abilities are encouraged to attend. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. D E C . 7 Annual Tree Lighting Celebration 4:306 p.m. Join the ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe to welcome the holidays during the 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Living Room. This special evening includes smores with the Marshmologist, hot

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D E C . 4 Hospitality Holidays at North Tahoe Event Center 5-10 p.m. Kings Beach. A celebration of community, Hospitality Holidays kicks off the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/ CVB/Resort Association event with cool holiday decor. From 7-10 p.m. enjoy DJ One Truest, Sneaky Creatures and a Community Christmas Party with live music and dancing. Photos with Santa and the elves, no host bar, restaurants and silent auction, www.gotahoenorth. com/events D E C . 5 Winter Film Series #2: Freddie Wilkinson 7 p.m. Join New England legend and Mountain Hardwear athlete Freddie Wilkinson for global climbing adventures at the second of Alpenglows Winter Film Series. Squaw Valleys Olympic Village Inn. Free event. Raffle proceeds benefit Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, 530-583-6917. DEC. 5, 12 AND 1 9 Noel Nights at Northstar California 5-8 p.m. Put on your hat and mittens and join Northstar Californias Noel Nights taking place the first three Thursdays of December. The Village at Northstar will be festive winter wonderland with a decorated 35-foot tree, ice skating until 9 p.m., fire pits, holiday carolers, shopping deals,

chocolate, cookie decorating, ornament making and holiday performances by Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Expedition Academy children. The event is complimentary and open to the community, 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, 530-562-3000, www.ritzcarlton. com/laketahoe D E C . 8 Feast of St. Nicholas 5:30 p.m. Familyoriented potluck dinner including photos with St. Nicholas! Open to all, with or without a dish to

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11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee will host an emporium of handcrafted wares by local fine artists and craftspeople. Sponsored by the Colleges student art club, theevent will include music, food, and a variety of artworks for sale in all price ranges. Email ttcsierracollegeart@gmail.com
share, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 855 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-4713, www.stnicksepiscopal.org, stnicholastc@yahoo.com. D E C . 1 3 Community Avalanche Evening with PIEPS 7 p.m. Hone your avalanche safety skills with industry leader PIEPS. Event is free and snow safety topics will get you prepared for the upcoming season. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. D E C . 1 4 - 2 0 Excellence in Education Skiing for Schools Fundraiser at Sugar Bowl Sugar Bowl was the first resort to host the foundations Skiing for Schools drive in 1991 and has raised more than $200,000 to date. The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation supports quality public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Visit exined.org, www.sugarbowl.com D E C . 1 4 Santa Ski Crawl at Mt. Rose Ski Area 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the traditional Santa Ski Crawl. Lift ticket discounts for male or female Santas in full garb and bar specials. Visit www.skirose.com D E C . 1 4 Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. to noon. Join the Tahoe City Public Utility District and the Rotary Club of Tahoe

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City for a day of sledding, pancakes, and Santa. Event is free to the public at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Course). Co-sponsored by Tahoe City Rotary and TCPUD Parks & Recreation. Visit www.tahoecitypud.com D E C . 1 4 Full Moon Ski and Snowshoe Tour and Dinner 5-8 p.m. Moonlight ski and snowshoe tour, dinner and wine tasting. The cost is $45 for adults and $30 for 12 and under. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530587-9494, www.tahoedonner. com/cross-country DEC. 14 AND 15, 2 1 A N D 2 2 Carole Sesko Open Art Studio / Holiday Sale 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Featuring contemporary mixed media paintings, whimsical boxes and bowls, art jewelry, and more. 10326 High Street, 530-587-7750, www.carolesesko.com D E C . 1 7 Free Community Ski with Black Diamond 9 a.m. Join Alpenglow Sports and Black Diamond ski ambassador Brennan Lagasse for a community backcountry day.The author of State of the Backcountry, Brennan will take you on an enjoyable, mellow tour. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917, www.skihomewood.com D E C . 1 8 Home Brew Film Series #2: Brennan Lagasse Join Points North Heli guide Brennan Lagasse for tales of deep backcountry powder from Alaskas Chugach Mountains. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917.
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D E C . 1 9 Winter Concert 6 p.m. The North Tahoe High School Music Department Winter Concert will consist of Middle School and the High School musicians in the high school gym and the concert is free. There will be a mix of holiday, winter and concert tunes. D E C . 2 1 Ski with Santa, Homewood Mountain Resort Santa will be tearing up the mountain on his new Christmas skis, handing out candy, and taking pictures. Find Santa, take a picture with him and tag #skihomewood on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to be entered into a drawing to win a 2013-14 season pass, 530-5846839, www.skihomewood.com D E C . 2 2 Lessons and Carols. 6 p.m. An ecumenical service of song and scripture, open to all. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 855 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-5834713, www.stnicksepiscopal. org, stnicholastc@yahoo.com. DEC. 24 AND 25 Santa and Penguin Pete visit Diamond Peak 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa and Penguin Pete will be at Diamond Peak handing out candy canes and visiting the kids. D E C . 2 4 Christmas Eve services Squaw Valley Chapel, Childrens Pageant, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Carols and Candle Lighting, 7:30 p.m. at 444 Squaw Peak Road, Olympic Valley. Rev. Art Domingue, www.squawvalleychapel.com D E C . 2 4 Christmas Eve services 5 p.m. family service; 9 p.m. Holy Eucharist; 11:15 p.m. Midnight service. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 855 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-

4713, www.stnicksepiscopal. org, stnicholastc@yahoo.com D E C . 2 4 Christmas Eve services Northstar California, candlelight Christmas Eve service in Sierra/Martis room of the Conference Center. 4 p.m. Hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies will be provided, 530-523-3095.

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T HRO UGH DE C. 30 Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind gift? North Tahoe Arts offers an ARTisan Shop and two galleries filled with fine art and handcrafted work for your holiday gift giving. The ARTisan Shop Annual Open House Event will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, noon-4 p,m. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. North Tahoe Arts is located at 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. ARTisan Shop and gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays, 530-581-2787, www. northtahoearts.com

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of the line Celestron telescopes and wine and hot cider around a fire pit. Dogs on leashes are welcome. For more information, call the Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 530-562-3270, www. northstarcalifornia.com D E C . 2 7 Cross Country Equipment Demo Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reps will have their latest and greatest equipment to demo including equipment by Fischer, Swix, Salomon, Madshus, Rossignal and others. Free with trail pass. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-5879494, www.tahoedonner.com/ cross-country D E C . 2 7 Snowball Launching Contest Try your luck at hitting snow targets. Tahoe Donner Snowplay, 12750 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, 530587-9437, www.tahoedonner. com/snowplay D E C . 3 1 Torchlight Parade on New Years Eve Intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted. Arrive early to secure a spot in the parade. A DJ and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-ups are from 4:30-5:45 p.m. with a chair loading time at 6:15 p.m. This is a free event. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530587-9444, www.tahoedonner. com/downhill-ski
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Tahoe City, 530-583-4713, www.stnicksepiscopal.org, stnicholastc@yahoo.com D E C . 2 5 Christmas Day Pancake Breakfast with Santa Breakfast starts at 10 a.m., followed by a half day of skiing and riding with Santa. The ski lifts will open at 11:30 a.m. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530-587-9444, www. tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski D E C . 2 6 Star Gazing Snowshoe Tours Take advantage of the Tahoe dark skies with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen during Star Gazing Snowshoe Tours at Northstar California. Every tour is as different as the starry skies above, however each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz, a laser tour of the stars and constellations, a telescopic viewing using top

D E C . 2 4 First Baptist Church of Tahoe City 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve services at 390 Fairway Drive in Tahoe City, 530-523-3095. D E C . 2 5 Christmas morning Eucharist 10 a.m. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 855 West Lake Blvd.,
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welcome. A donation of $10 per child per evening is requested. This is a drop-in program at the First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, 530-5831534, www.tahoeministries.com JAN. 4, FEB. 16, MAR. 9, APRIL 6 Backcountry Ski Day Enjoy a full day of guided backcountry skiing off Donner Summit with top guides from The North American Ski Training Center, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, 530-582-4772, www.skinastc.com J A N 6 - 1 0 National Learn to Ski Week Discounted Learn to Ski Packages will be offered in celebration of national Learn to Ski & Board month to encourage new people to try out cross country. The cost is $30 for tour only or $59 for trail pass, rental and tour. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-587-9494, www.tahoedonner.com/crosscountry JAN. 6-10 AND 1 3 - 1 6 Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month Celebrating Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month with Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard packages for $39. These packages are only for first timers, which include all-day lift ticket, rental equipment, and a 1.75hour group lesson for anyone ages 7 and up. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530587-9444, www.tahoedonner. com/downhill-ski J A N . 7 Free Community Ski Day 9 a.m. Join Alpenglow Sports and Black Diamond ski Ambassador Brennan Lagasse for a community backcountry day. The author of Tahoes State

of the Backcountry, Brennan will take you on an enjoyable, mellow tour. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. J A N . 9 Winter Film Series #3: Kim Havell 7 p.m. Join Salomon athlete Kim Havell for the third installment

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of Alpenglows Winter Film Series as she tells of her ski mountaineering adventures in the Grand Tetons. Squaw Valleys Olympic Village Inn, free, 530-583-6917. J A N . 9 Celebrity Chef Dinner Featuring Susur Lee 5:30-9 p.m. Cost is $110 per person, $150 per person with wine pairings. Chef Lee will create and prepare a four-course, prix fixe menu for up to 150 dining guests at Manzanita, featuring a Game

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J A N . 1 1 Backcountry Demo Event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Lake Tahoes original backcountry shop for their 8th annual backcountry demo event. Try the latest and greatest in alpine touring, telemark and snowboards from DPS, Black Diamond, Dynafit, Volkl, Moment, Jones, Venture, G3, Voile and more. Event is free but participants must have a valid day or season pass. Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, call 530-583-6917. J A N . 1 1 Winter Trails Day & Demo Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. National celebration of winter fun. Winter Trails Day offers those new to snowsports the chance to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing for free with registration at www. rei.com/sacramento.com. Donations accepted to help support the local cross country school ski teams. Hosted by REI and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-587-9494, www. tahoedonner.com/cross-country J A N . 1 1 Olympic Heritage Celebration 10 a.m. Restored 1960 Olympic Trail System opens for the season at Sugar Pine Point State Park, 530583-9911. Free event, parking fee applies. J A N . 1 1 Olympic Heritage Celebration Opening Ceremonies Lighting of the Caldron and Olympic Welcome 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Sugar Pine Point State Park, 530583-9911. Free event, parking fee applies. J A N . 1 1 Olympic Heritage Dedication and Celebration 11:45 a.m. Native
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American dance by Eagle Wing Dancers, Sugar Pine Point State Park, 530-583-9911. Free event, parking fee applies. J A N . 1 4 - 1 6 Euer Valley Moonlight Skiing During this week, a specific night with the best conditions will be selected for an adventure encouraging folks to ski The Euer Valley by moonlight. Enjoy soup and salad after and drink specials. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530587-9494, www.tahoedonner. com/cross-country J A N . 1 5 Home Brew Film Series #3 Dave Campbell 7 p.m. Join Alpenglow for the third installment of their popular Home Brew Series. Patagonia athlete Dave Campbell will tell snowboard tales of adventure in the High Sierra and beyond, free event. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. J A N . 1 6 Olympic Heritage Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics Open House Meet and greet with Olympians. 5:307:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-9911. J A N . 1 7 Olympic Heritage Celebration Nordic Legends Dinner, 6 p.m., Granlibakken Resort, Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, 530-583-9911. J A N . 1 8 Ice Bar Kickoff Party Celebrate the grand opening of Alpine Meadows legendary Ice Bar, recognized as one of Tahoes most unique spots to hang out with friends and soak up the California

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sunshine. Boasting inevitable and hilarious snowball battles, live on-snow music and barbecue sandwiches. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, 800-403-0206, www.SkiAlpine.com J A N . 1 8 Olympic Heritage Celebration Citizens Against the Clock Biathlon event at Sugar Pine Point State Park to benefit the North Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Team, 530583-9911. Free event, parking fee applies. JAN. 18-20 AND F E B . 2 1 - 2 3 Avalanche Level I Course Intensive seminar designed to teach an understanding of avalanche formation, observation skills, ability to use a transceiver and probe, and how to dig a snowstudy pit. This is a minimum amount of know how if you want to ski or ride safely in the backcountry and sidecountry. North American Ski Training Center, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, 530-582-4772,

www.skinastc.com, ski@skinastc.com. J A N . 1 9 Olympic Heritage Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Enjoy the night sky on snowshoes, 6:30 p.m. for lessons, hike begins at 7 p.m. Cost of $25 includes snowshoes, park entrance and guided hike. Reservations required at West Shore Sports, 530-525-9920. J A N . 1 9 - 2 7 National Safety Awareness Week Squaw Valley joins the National Ski Area Association in promoting safety awareness throughout the resort. Remember to wear a helmet, slather on that sunscreen, and be knowledgeable about avalanche awareness. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-403-0206, www.squaw.com J A N . 1 9 - 2 7 National Safety Awareness Week Alpine Meadows joins the National Ski Areas Association in promoting safety awareness

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throughout the resort. Remember to wear a helmet, slather on sunscreen, and be knowledgeable about avalanche awareness. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, 800-403-0206, www.SkiAlpine.com J A N . 2 0 Skoogsloppet Race at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center 10 a.m. Organized by school cross country ski teams as a fundraiser. Choose a 15km or 7.5km course. A 2km course option for 12-year-olds and under will be available. Everyone is welcome and all participants enter the drawing for some great prizes donated by friends of the school teams. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530587-9494, www.tahoedonner. com/cross-country J A N . 2 4 - 2 6 Ullr Fest Diamond Peak reminds event attendees to come dressed in the best Ullr attire as the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of skiers, www.ivgid.org J A N . 3 1 Sierra College Insights 7-8:15 p.m. Sir Edmund Hillary, the Dalai Lama, and Miss Nepal: Unexpected Encounters in Nepal Through the Decades is a free community presentation presented by three Sierra College instructors on the Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee campus, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, 530-550-2290, www.sierracollege.edu J A N . 2 4 - 2 6 All Conditions/All Terrain Ski Clinic Alpine Meadows; Feb. 24-26, Squaw Valley; March 21-23, Northstar-at-Tahoe. This clinic is designed to help
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you move past your advanced or intermediate plateau, and skiing the entire mountain well, whatever the conditions. Three consecutive days of instruction and feedback from nationally ranked ski instructors (members of the PSIA Alpine Instructor Team). Address technique and tactics as you rip around Alpine, Squaw or Northstar for three full days of coaching and fun, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, 530-582-4772, www.skinastc. com, ski@skinastc.com

F E B . 7 - 1 0 Avalanche Level II Course Intensive seminar taught by long-time AIARE school in Truckee, the North American Ski Training Center. This course builds on the Level I, adding the factors

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F E B . 2 Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt Search for the groundhog. Tahoe Donner Snowplay, 12750 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, 530-5879437, www.tahoedonner.com/ snowplay F E B . 3 Ski Orienteering Organized by The Bay Area Orienteering Club. See www. BAOC.org for details. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-587-9494, www.tahoedonner.com/crosscountry F E B . 7 - 1 4 Free DPS Ski Demo Go on down to Alpenglow to try the hottest skis on the planet, DPS, Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. F E B . 7 Parents Night Out 6-10 p.m. Children ages birth-12 years of age are welcome. A donation of $10 per child per evening is requested. This is a drop-in program at the First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, 530-5831534, www.tahoeministries.com

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F E B . 7 Sierra College Insights 7-8:15 p.m. Sierra College Insights presents $3 million for 30 seconds: Are Super Bowl ads worth it? with Sierra College Business Instructor Kurt Heisinger, free, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, 530-5502290, www.sierracollege.edu F E B . 8 Biathlon Clinic Ski Orienteering 10 a.m. In the spirit of the Olympic games, join Olympian Glenn Jobe who will give a special, informative presentation and clinic about the Olympic sport of Biathlon, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-587-9494, www.tahoedonner.com/crosscountry F E B . 1 1 - 1 3 Euer Valley Moonlight Skiing During this week, a specific night with the best conditions will be selected for an adventure encouraging folks to ski The Euer Valley by moonlight. Enjoy soup and salad after as well as drink specials. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, 530-587-9494, www. tahoedonner.com/cross-country F E B . 1 4 - 2 2 Kid-ORama Squaw Valley comes alive with a week-long kids extravaganza. Kid-O-Rama offers non-stop fun for kids of all ages. Check out Big Truck Night in the Village featuring fire trucks, snowplows, and grooming machines, as well as street parties and kids concerts. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-4030206, www.squaw.com FE B. 14 T O MA R C H 1 Alpenglow Mountain Festival, Winter A two-week celebration of human-powered winter

sports. Backcountry ski/board and Nordic focused. Seminars, demos, races, films, music and more. North Americas premier mountain lifestyle festival. Free (mostly). Lake Tahoes North Shore and Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917, www.alpenglowsports.com F E B . 2 0 Winter Film Series #4 Adrian Ballinger 7 p.m. Everest guide Adrian Ballinger is back with tales of skiing on Ama Dablam, Everest and other Himalayan giants. Squaw Valleys Olympic Village Inn, free. Raffle proceeds benefit the High Fives Foundation. Big Truck Hats will be on site sewing custom lids, 530-583-6917. F E B . 2 2 Childrens Glow Stick Parade and Carnival A kids version of the Torchlight Parade with glow sticks for children 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Snowbird run. Arrive early to secure a spot in the parade and get glow sticks by playing free carnival games. Music and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-ups and carnival start at 4:30 p.m. with the parade starting at 6:30 p.m. This event is free. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530587-9444, www.tahoedonner. com/downhill-ski F E B . 2 2 Squaw Valley Prom 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Squaw Valley Prom is back for its 10th year! The event is hosted by the High Fives Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community.

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1:30 p.m. Help devour an incredible 200-foot banana split. This event is free. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530-5879444, www.tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski
All ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the High Fives Foundation. Prom theme is Diamonds in the Sky. Tickets are $100 for a couple and $200 stag. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-403-0206, www.squaw.com F E B . 2 7 Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival As part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival, the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival is back! Join Alpenglow, Tahoe Cross Country and the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association for an evening of fun, humorous and adventurous film shorts. $10. All proceeds benefit the Ski Education Association. Alpenglow Sports, 415 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. FEB. 27 TO MARCH 4 Celebrity Winterfest (Special Olympics) Join an event-filled weekend. Saturday, the public is invited to come to watch corporate teams, with celebrity and Special Olympics athletes racing toe-to-toe at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. The event concludes on Sunday with Plungefest, an opportunity for brave souls with warm hearts to raise additional funds for the Special Olympics.

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M A R C H 8 Kings Beach SnowFest! Parade 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The North Tahoe Business Association hosts this annual fun-filled event featuring entertaining entries from 30-40 local community and nonprofit organizations and businesses. To participate in the parade or for more information call 530-546-9000, www.tahoesnowfestival.com M A R C H 1 3 Winter Film Series #5: Emily Harrington 7 p.m. North Face climber Emily Harrington will round out Alpenglows Winter Film Series with tales of rock climbing in Morocco, China and beyond. Squaw Valleys Olympic Village Inn, free, 530-583-6917. M A R C H 1 4 Positive Psychology 7-8:15 p.m. Sierra College Insights presents Unlocking the secrets to optimal well-being with Sierra College Psychology and Personal Development Instructor Christopher Old, LMFT. Free, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, 530-550-2290, www. sierracollege.edu M A R C H 1 5 - 1 6 Sugar Bowl Silver Belt Banzai final tour stop of the Rahlves Banzai Tour Join Sugar Bowl resort ambassador Daron Rahlves for the exciting finish of the Banzai tour at Sugar Bowl, where it all started and where it all ends. Sugar Bowl Resort, www.sugarbowl.com, 530-426-9000. M A R C H 1 5 Springs Music Series Begins This spring, unwind and soak up the rays every Saturday with Alpine Meadows Spring Music Series. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the tunes of local,

talented musicians while kicking up their boots on the deck of the Alpine Meadows Lodge. The whole family is invited to attend the free concert series performances. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, 800-403-0206, www.SkiAlpine.com

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M A R C H 1 Winter Beach Party Noon. Tropical fun, live music, food and games. A great time for the whole family. This event is free. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530587-9444, www.tahoedonner. com/downhill-ski M A R C H 1 Alpenglow Mountain Festival Nordic Demo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try the latest and greatest in cross-country ski equipment from industry leaders Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Madshus, Atomic, Atlas and MSR. Demos, clinics, seminars, kids events, womens events and more. Part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival (www.alpenglowsports. com). Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City, 530-583-6917. M A R C H 1 Mardi Squaw 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras and dance the night away at Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-403-0206, www.squaw.com

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Looking for some winter time fun? Then you will find it in the 10 days of SnowFest! This winter carnival showcases life in the Sierra, including events at ski areas, North Lake Tahoe towns, lakeshore business, kids events, dogs, adults, and more! Get out your neon, headbands, and disco balls folks as the theme of this years SnowFest! is Bringing back the 80s. This is a mustattend event for all ages! SnowFest!, 551 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-7167,

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MARCH 19-23 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships Squaw Valley is proud to host the 2013 event, a culmination of the ski racing year which brings together the U.S. Ski Team and hundreds of young, talented athletes from across the country. Spectators are encouraged to join the actionpacked week, as some of the worlds top skiers face-off on the slopes followed by celebrations in the Village. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-403-0206, www.squaw.com M A R C H 2 8 - 2 9 Pain McShlonkey Dress up in your most outrageous ski duds and go out to Squaw Valley for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey. Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and the Chinese Downhill, where pros and amateurs battled it out on snowblades for the highly coveted Golden Saucer trophy and ultimate bragging rights. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-403-0206, www.squaw.com M A R C H 3 1 SKINNY Ski-A-Thon 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The SKINNY Ski-A-Thon at Squaw Valley invites High Fives Foundation supporters to ski as many laps as possible on the infamous KT-22 chairlift. Donations are gathered on a flat rate or per-lap basis en route to raising money and awareness for the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation, www.highfivesfoundation.org

of age are welcome. A donation of $10 per child per evening is requested. This is a dropin program at the First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, 390 Fairway Drive, 530-583-1534, www.tahoeministries.com A P R I L 5 Spring Evening Ski Party at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area Enjoy the barbecue, live music and a special outdoor bar. Skiing will be extended to 5:45 p.m. Attendees will also be entered into a free drawing to win a 2014-15 season pass. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530-587-9444, www.tahoedonner.com/ downhill-ski A P R I L 6 Homewood Ski Resort knows how to make Easter fun! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get on your skis and snowboards at Homewood for the Easter Bunny Hunt and Egg Hunt! Find the Easter Bunny who will be skiing all over the mountain and take a picture with him. Tag the picture with #skihomewood on either Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to be entered to win a Homewood season pass for 2014-2015. There will be a public egg hunt at 11 a.m. behind the North Lodge. The Ski School Egg Hunt will be behind the North Lodge at 1 p.m., 530-584-6839, www.skihomewood.com A P R I L 1 1 All about dance! 7-8:15 p.m., Sierra College Insights presents fascinating talk with choreographer, dancer and Sierra College dance and yoga instructor Jennie Pitts-Knipe, free, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, 530-550-2290, www.sierracollege.edu

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What better way to spend Easter Sunday than on the slopes with the whole family? Search in the spring snow for colorful eggs during Alpine Meadows two Easter egg hunts - one for the kids and one for the adults. In true winter fashion, guests to Alpine can also do some searching with the help of technology during the Beacon and Eggs Avalanche Beacon Scavenger Hunt. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, 800-4030206, www.SkiAlpine.com.

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M A R C H 1 6 The Gold Rush at Royal Gorge XC Celebrate the triumphant return of one of Tahoes iconic crosscountry races, complete with competitor prizes and spectator festivities. Royal Gorge Cross Country, www.royalgorge.com, 530-426-3871.

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A P R I L 1 2 - 3 1 Annual Snow Golf Tournament Ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis. Alpine Meadows Annual Snow Golf Tournament is back! As the only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this highly anticipated spring event is a unique way to spend a day on the slopes with the whole family. The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders its way down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, 800-403-0206, www.SkiAlpine.com A P R I L 1 3 Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam Enjoy food and beverage specials, bounce house, live music, plus the popular Boxing Match Rail Jam and traditional Downhill Dummy event. Teams build unique dummies to send sliding down the hill and off a massive jump. This years theme is Places around the World. Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. You can also get full-day lift tickets at half-day rates. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, 530-587-9444, www.tahoedonner.com/ downhill-ski A P R I L 1 3 Palm Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Historic Squaw Valley Chapel, built for the 1960 Winter Olympics and the only Protestant church in Squaw Valley. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments provided, 444 Squaw Peak Road, Olympic Valley, 530-581-4011, www.squawvalleychapel.com

A P R I L 1 9 TahoeTruckee Earth Day Celebration Celebrate the earth and join Squaw Valley for live music, a Trashion show, and environmental fun at the largest eco-event in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. The event gives participants the opportunity to learn about earth-friendly practices including recycling, composting, alternative energy, and sustainability. A diverse array of agency representatives and earth-friendly vendors will be present to help participants learn more about how they can reduce their ecological footprint. Squaw Valley, 1960 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, 800-4030206, www.squaw.com A P R I L 1 9 Trains Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Contest A locomotive of high-flying freestyle action, TRAiNS is an on-snow event with music, chicken wings and a unique contest format for all ages to witness the best skiers and snowboarders take to the air, www.highfivesfoundation.org A P R I L 2 0 Easter Services at High Camp and Squaw Valley Chapel Free cable car rides to High Camp will begin at 7 a.m. for all those not carrying skis or boards. Light refreshments will be provided by Squaw Valley and music by the Chapel musician with Tuck Wilson and other local artists. A different service will follow at 10 a.m. in the Chapel on the Valley floor. Refreshments provided, 444 Squaw Peak Road, Olympic Valley, 530-581-4011, www. squawvalleychapel.com.

Winter Water Smart Tips

Winterize your Pipes
Make sure that all outdoor spigots are winterized; this will avoid frozen pipes and potential interior and exterior damage.

Insulate

Insulate hot water pipes to reduce the amount of water that must be run in order to get hot water to a faucet. This conserves water as well as minimizes water heating costs.

Locate your home shut-off valve

Locate and mark your shut-off valve for quick identication in the event of a frozen or broken pipe. If you do not have a home shut-off valve, consider installing one in the fall or spring. During regular working hours, there is no charge for the District to turn on/turn off water service to your property.

Shovel a path to your shut-off valve

Be sure to shovel a path to your shut-off valve after each snowfall event. Things look a lot different under two feet of snow and, in a broken pipe emergency, being able to quickly locate and shut off the valve is critical.

Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, hose connections and faucets

Even a tiny leak can equate to thousands of gallons of wasted water in a surprisingly short period of time. Repair or replace any plumbing or equipment leaking water immediately. Not only do these leaks waste a valuable resource, if you have a water meter, they cost you money.

If your pipes do freeze

The District is here for you 24/7 should your pipes freeze. Call 530.544.6474 and help will be on the way. Were always here when you need usnever a doubt! South Tahoe Public Utility District A Proactive Partner in the Community 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

bringing back the 80s

10 fun filled days of fireworks, parades, theme parties, kids events, music, animal contests, ski races, and much, much MORE!
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Barton Foundations Festival of Trees and Lights will celebrate its 50th anniversary. This year, the Tallac Association will perform three production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a family comedy about the meaning of Christmas. Performances will take place Dec. 5, 6 and 8. A Teddy Bear Brunch will take place Dec. 8. This year the Barton Foundation Board has elected to donate festival funds to Barton Cardiology, led by Cardiologist Dr. David Young. The growing service line is focused on preventing heart disease and addressing cardiac health through diagnosis, intervention, referral and rehabilitation. For a schedule and information, visit www.festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org

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D E C . 7 Breakfast with Santa Join Santa for a pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. at Kahle Community Center, 36 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev. Orange juice and hot chocolate will also be available. Santa will also pose for photos with children, but parents must bring their own camera. Information: 775-586-7271. D E C . 7 Light up South Lake Tahoe Businesses along Highway 50 will turn on their lights in a wave and Light up South Lake Tahoe as the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department truck, South Lake Tahoe Police Department Command Vehicle and Snow Plows are decorated in festive holiday lights. Procession will begin at 6 p.m. and will take place from Stateline to the Y. Information: 530-542-6106. D E C . 1 2 North Pole phone call 4:30-6:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. Register starting Dec. 1 at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev. Free. Information: 775586-7271. D E C . 1 5 Jingle Jog A jingle jog hot chocolate run will tae place at Lakeview Commons, located at Highway 50 and Lakeview Avenue. The run will begin at 10 a.m. Hot chocolate treats will be available at the finish line. Prizes will be given for best costume and most ridiculous costume. Information: www.tahoefunruns.com.

D E C . 2 1 Santa visits Sierra Santa and his helpers will visit Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Base Lodge. Visits will take place from 11 a.m. to noon and from 1-2 p.m. Candy Cane Limbo and holiday face painting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Brings your camera to take photos of your children with Santa. Cookies and hot cocoa will also be available. Information: www.sierraattahoe. com. D E C . 3 1 New Years Eve Celebration Music, games, fireworks and the gondola ball drop will take place at Heavenly Village. Festivities will take place from 6-9 p.m. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice-sculpting performances, fire dancers, a snowboard simulator, a photo booth and face painting. The ball drop will be timed to the East Coast New Years Eve at 9 p.m.

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The Heavenly Village transitions into a holiday winter wonderland with lights, decorations, carolers, magicians, jugglers, ice sculpting, ice capades and a Ripperoo Parade. It all cumulates on New Years Eve, with a live band and brightly-lit Gondola that descends over the crowd, signaling the start of the New Year and a festive fireworks show. Information www.skiheavenly.com

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Sixty of the best big mountain skiers and snowboarders on the planet will be at Kirkwood Mountain Resort for this event. They will challenge themselves on the Kirkwoods permanently closed section known as The Cirque. The FWT is an international event and Kirkwood is one of only two stops in North America and is the last stop before the tour concludes at the Swatch Xtreme Verbier presented by North Face in Switzerland. This event will also be streamed live at www.freerideworldtour.com. Information www.kirkwood.com

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F E B . 8 - 9 Rahlves Banzai Tour The Rahlves Banzai Tour is the worlds premier big mountain freeski meets ski / boarder-cross event on the planet! Taking place at four Lake Tahoe resorts. The event pits some of the Tahoe regions best skiers and riders against competitors from across North America and the world. The race is head-to-head action four at a time, top to bottom, down a wide open course over natural terrain and snow conditions. At Kirkwood, the competitors begin by dropping into The Wall, the legendary steep face off of chair 10, and then race down 2,000 vertical feet down some of Kirkwoods most challenging terrain. This event is action packed and a not to be missed weekend Kirkwood. Information: www.kirkwood.com or www.rahlvesbanzai.com. F E B . 8 - 9 Burton Riglet Park Snowboard Games Using Riglet Technology, riders can experience the excitement of competition just like their favorite Olympians. This free event will teach kids 6 and under how to limbo and ollie, navigate through the gates, ride through the mini pipe, and catch (mini) air in the slopestyle course. Information: www.sierraattahoe.com.

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Building on a long-standing tradition of freestyle skiing and competition, Heavenly will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships. The moguls of Gunbarrel, made famous by the Hot Dogging contests of the 1970s, were also the site of the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2013 and 2004 and the FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000. At the 2013 Championships, the resort brought a Heavenly twist to the traditional event, with a live band and a thrilling post-event fireworks display which elicited an overwhelming positive reaction from athletes, spectators and event organizers. The most accomplished freestyle skiers, such as Heavenlys own Sho Kashima, a U.S. Ski Team athlete, will showcase their talents, as they return from the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Information: www.skiheavenly.com.

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M A R C H 2 8 - 3 0 Tanner Hall Invitational Fifteen of the worlds best skiers and Tanner Hall come together at Sierra-atTahoe to session a unique feature in a fun jam format contest. A contest for the riders, by the riders. Brought to you by Tahoe South, Inspired Media and Sierraat-Tahoe Resort. Information www. sierraattahoe.com.

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APRIL 12-13 Legendary Kirkwood Banked Slalom This season marks the 20th anniversary of Kirkwoods Legendary Banked Slalom race. The race is a Tahoe favorite and fun for the whole family. The competition is open to any 5 years and older. As in years past competitors make their way down Snowsnake Gully hoping to win glory and to leave their mark on this historic event. Information: www.kirkwood.com A P R I L 2 0 Easter Eggstravaganza Easter activities will take place at Thunder Gulch at Sierra-at-Tahoe from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will leave treasures for children to find. A bunny hop contest and chubby bunny challenge will also take place. Information: www.sierraattahoe.com.

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Entertainment venues around the lake offer a variety of shows, from bluegrass to electronic dance music. Whether youre looking to attend an adventure lm festival or move your feet to a local band, entertainment at the lake is a one-of-a-kind experience. Heres a look at just a few of the events happening at Lake Tahoe this winter.

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Once again, JackieGreene will return to the Crystal Bay Club for New Years weekend this winter.
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Lake Tahoe is worldrenowned for its bountiful entertainment opportunities. Winter slows the activity only slightly. Heres a look at what some of the larger venues around the lake are offering this winter.

HARRAHS LAKE TAHOE

15 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline Information: 800-427-7247 www.harrahslaketahoe.com

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS: Arty the Party SATURDAYS: DJ Rick Gee, DJ SN1 NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC JAN JAN FEB 22 29 30 30 21 18 25 01 DJ Leslie Perez DJ Carisma Tower of Power Clinton Sparks Chubby Checker Booker T. Jones Pablo Cruise Toad the Wet Sprocket

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1 College Way, South Lake Tahoe www.snowglobemusicfestival.com DEC 29-31

CRYSTAL BAY CASINO

14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay Information: 775-833-6333 www.crystalbaycasino.com NOV 22 NOV 23 NOV 29 NOV 29 NOV 30 DEC 06 DEC DEC
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The Silent Comedy Dead Winter Carpenters Peter Joseph Burtt and the King Tide Drop Theor y Radar Love, classic rock tribute Jackie Greene Band Jackie Greene Jackie Greene Band Fan Halen, Van Halen tribute The Duhks Galactic

MONTBLEU RESORT CASINO & SPA

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Shaggy, Thrive Into the Mind movie premiere Black Uhuru Porter Robinson Terr y Bradshaw Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Daniel Tosh

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Superstar DJs Tisto and Kasakade headline this annual South Shore electronic dance music festival. Snoop Dogg is also among the festivals major draws. SnowGlobe runs from Dec. 29-31 at the soccer field next to Lake Tahoe Community College. Tickets start at $164.

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INTO THE MIND

This critically acclaimed ski film takes a unique look at skiing. With stunning cinematography and groundbreaking storytelling techniques, the Sherpas blur the lines between dream state and reality, and immerse you into the mind of a common skier as

he attempts to climb and ski the ultimate mountain, according to Sherpas Cinema. The film makes its South Shore debut 8 p.m., Saturday Nov. 23 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Tickets are $15.

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The name started out as a Monty Python joke, but the band sold millions of records and notched several radio hits. The band broek up in 1998, but got back together in 2006. Toad the Wet Sprocket plays Harrahs Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Tickets are $29.70 plus fees.

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Another local favorite, this rollicking roots rock band offers plenty of homegrown fun. Theyve quickly grown their audience and taken the show on the road, playing festivals like the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, Calif. The band plays familiar territory with a 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 show at Crystal Bay Casino at Lake Tahoes North Shore. Tickets are $15.

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GALACT IC
New Orleans funk masters Galactic are sure to show their audience a sweaty good time when they return to Lake Tahoe March 16. The fivepiece outfit plays Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Tickets are $30.

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