Diamond Peak Signature Events

diamond peak 2022-23 signature events

December 24-25: Santa & Penguin Pete visit

Every year, Santa Claus and his trusty sidekick Penguin Pete (Diamond Peak’s official mascot) greet kids of all ages on the slopes of Diamond Peak. Catch these two lovable characters in and around the Base Area as well as on the slopes.

Interpretive Mountain Tours

In partnership with the Incline Village General Improvement District’s Waste Not Conservation staff, Diamond Peak will offer a series of guided interpretive ski/snowboard tours of the mountain this winter. Program participants will meet at the Base Lodge with a guide before touring the mountain to discuss the unique plant and animal life that flourishes within the ski area’s boundaries, as well as the history of the resort, of Incline Village and the Lake Tahoe region as a whole. Dates for the 2022-23 season are TBD – please check diamondpeak.com/events for details.

Feb. 3: Annual Ullr Fest Party, Bonfire & Torchlight Parade

The 13th annual Ullr Fest, to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team, will be Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. The actionpacked evening includes a torchlight parade, bonfire, and music. Festival goers can expect fun for kids of all ages, great drink specials, and an incredible community vibe. Come dressed in your Ullr attire as prizes will be given for best costumes.

Select Wednesdays, February – April: Last Tracks Wine/Beer Tastings

On select Wednesdays beginning in February through the end of the ski season, enjoy beautiful views of Lake Tahoe from Snowflake Lodge while tasting fine wines or craft brews paired with tasty appetizers. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Participants must be 21 years old to attend and ski or snowboard at an intermediate level. Tickets go on sale in mid-January and space is limited.

Select Fridays, January - March: Community After-Hours Snowshoe Hikes to Snowflake Lodge

Join guides from the Incline Village Parks & Recreation Department for evening Snowshoe Hikes to Diamond Peak's Snowflake Lodge. The snowshoe hikes offer non-skiers the chance to enjoy the slopes of Diamond Peak in wintertime and encourage exercising in a social setting. The 1.5-mile (3 miles round trip) hikes includes guides, exclusive afterhours access to Diamond Peak and Snowflake Lodge, and more. See DiamondPeak.com/events for reservations and more information, or call 775.832.1310. Pre-registration is required.

March 25-26: Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival

The Lake Tahoe Basin’s premier SkiMo competition and an incredibly family-friendly event - race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method you prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. then ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or run back down to the finish line. For those of a less competitive nature, a recreational course will be available. The event will also include fun activities in the base area! For those less competitive, join us for a winter-wildlife snowshoe hike Sunday morning.

April 1: 21st annual Dummy Downhill

Join us for the 21st annual Dummy Downhill where participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that gets launched off of a big jump, while spectators get to watch as unique characters fly down the hill or crash hard. This is Diamond Peak’s signature spring event, the biggest party of the year, and the perfect way to celebrate April Fool’s Day. Even non-skiers will want to come watch the madness! A panel of celebrity judges will evaluate all Dummies on the snow by the Base Lodge, followed by the dummy launch and an awards ceremony. Prizes and certificates are awarded for creativity, best crash, furthest distance, and more.

LEAD with Horses provides equine assisted counseling and education for children, youth and families. Each experience is tailored to individual needs and goals, making every client’s journey unique. This is one of many stories. “Z” is autistic and struggles with OCD and anxiety. He came to LEAD with Horses in 2021 looking for help with his social interactions and communication. Z’s mother observed the immediate impact of her son’s work at LEAD with Horses, “I could see in one [visit] that he had gotten more out of one session than anything we’ve done before.”

Z built a relationship with the horses, and considers the herd his “second family”. He has experienced significant loss in his life, and his mother credits LEAD with Horses with his increased ability to process and work through major life events and changes. “[He] understands that it’s ok to hurt…it’s ok to feel, it’s ok to say you’re not ok. It’s ok to have a bad day,” said his mother. She notes that this is something he’s struggled with in the past; he hasn’t always been able to sit with his own reactions to major loss. His recent emotional vulnerability and understanding that all of his feelings are valid is a result of his LEAD with Horses’ experience. Z says that learning each horse's personality and letting them get to know him has assisted with situations outside of sessions. The horses make him feel more comfortable in his everyday life. He carries photos of the horses Mithros and Wyatt so that when he’s doing something difficult, “they can help him through it.” His favorite activity was building a timeline of his life - past, present, and future - with the assistance of another horse, Beau. Explaining to Beau which objects represent events in his life, and what events to highlight, helped him “get through times” such as switching schools and moving. This activity also helped Z identify goals and create a plan to attain them.

“I feel like horses can sense our feelings when we’re sad or happy or angry, and they’re really good at sensing and trying to make it better…and they just help you through hard times and it feels amazing.”

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