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TONIGHT! SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MAINE LOBSTER AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB This Saturday, enjoy our January lobster promo—this is the last Saturday remaining to try one of Chef Lew Orlady’s choice lobster specials. Limited availability; reservations recommended. To find out what’s on the menu, or for reservations, call 530-587-9455.

SUNDAY, FEB 1 GAME DAY PARTIES It’s almost big game Sunday and we are celebrating! No matter which team you’re cheering for, everyone wins with large TVs, cheap beer and discounted food.

PIZZA ON THE HILL: 2:30 – 5:30 PM Watch the game on our 120-inch HD projection screen or on our three additional large TVs. Happy hour will be available throughout the game.

THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB: 3 P.M. The Lodge Pub will open at 3 p.m. with happy hour pricing and additional drink specials, plus 50% off Kobe beef sliders and 50% off Reuben sandwiches. At 5 p.m., the full dinner menu will be available for additional options. Specials are available for the duration of the football game.

SNOWSHOE TOURS Take in the scenic and natural highlights of the area and join our Full Moon Snowshoe Tour on Feb. 6, or our Valentine’s Day Sunset Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, Feb. 14. Advance reservations required and may be made online on by phone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM 530-587-9400 Januar y 29-Februar y 11, 2015

Volume 34 | Issue 2

What’s Inside

Grant Barta | Sugar Bowl

JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 11

P.O. Box 87 | Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 546-5995 | f (530) 546-8113 | TheTahoeWeekly.com

… the mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city... Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.

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From the Publisher

Create your Tahoe adventure

DIGITAL EDITION

Tahoe is an amazing place to live in, visit and to daydream about for that next trip. One of the many reasons that locals and visitors are drawn to Tahoe is that it’s an adventure paradise. If you can dream of doing it, you can do it in Tahoe.

I witness that nearly every day as we head to the slopes of our favorite resort, begin a pre-dawn trek into the back country for untouched runs set against a Tahoe sunrise, take to the trails by snowshoe, snow bike, cross-country skis or hiking boots, take to the open water on a kayak or SUP, or enjoy a nightly foodie tour of the region’s stellar restaurants capped off by live music.

It’s in that spirit of enjoying the endless sides of Tahoe that we debut our #CreateYourAdventure contest @TheTahoeWeekly. We want to know how you create your adventure in Tahoe. Post your photos by March 4 with #CreateYourAdventure to enter to win a SnowBomb Platinum Pass with 5 free lift tickets.

To get your started, learn more about some of Tahoe’s many adventures in this issue whether you want to “Break into the back country” with a look at local snowcat skiing and riding options, to reeling in the big one in “Catching monsters in Lake Tahoe.”

Kevin and Valli Murnane are Tahoe’s version of a power couple, having dedicated themselves to managing Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area while also introducing the sport to local children through education programs.

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TAHOE DONNER

Truckee Donner Lake

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Donner Summit BOREAL

TRUCKEE AIRPORT

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AUBURN SKI CLUB

Tahoe Vista

DEEPEST POINT

Marlette Lake

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

Tahoe City

SQUAW VALLEY SQUAW CREEK

Dollar Hill

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

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

Natural rim: 6,223’

Glenbrook

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

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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Average depth: 1,000 feet Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Olympic Valley

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DIAMOND PEAK

Incline Village

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

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide Cave Rock

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

Watershed Area: 312 square miles Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F Emerald Bay

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Cascade Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Fannette Island

Shoreline: 72 miles

South Lake Tahoe

Stateline HEAVENLY

CAMP RICHARDSON

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

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet Average Snowfall: 409 inches

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Fallen Leaf Lake

Permanent Population: 66,000 Number of Visitors: 3 million annually HOPE VALLEY SIERRA-AT-TAHOE KIRKWOOD

How the lake was formed About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

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

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.1

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

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

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east

Lake Tahoe

through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

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

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

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Science Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe.

Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 70.1’ in 2013. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997.

Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of microscopic sediments entering the lake and algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak.

The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

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

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

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Out & About Tahoe City

North Shore

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

Truckee

Winter palette | Take in the changing faces of Lake Tahoe as a winter storm moves in.

Sightseeing LAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

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

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and the town grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

The town became a rowdy, mountain town filled with railroad workers and loggers, gambling houses and saloons. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868).

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

Museums

Donner Summit Historical Society

Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

High Camp

Olympic Valley

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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

Donner Summit

Kings Beach

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April.

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

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

North Shore

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

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring changing exhibits of work by local artists, along with a gift shop featuring items from local artisans. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 37”

Base Depth: 32”

10,000’

Readings taken on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 18“-34”

Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 14”- 48”

9,000’ 8,000’’

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

Tahoe City

Noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

Truckee

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Squaw Valley Base Depth: 32”

LAKE TAHOE

Truckee

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

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island located in Emerald Bay home to an old tea house. Boat access only.

(Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

6,000’

Emigrant Trail Museum

KidZone Children’s Museum

Fannette Island

7,000’

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

North Tahoe Arts Center

Soda Springs

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

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside the Boatworks Mall. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley.

The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

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

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

1-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, operates a science education center on the Sierra Nevada campus. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3-D movies and docent-led tours.

Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Visitors’ Centers

Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer) Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463 Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service, Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

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

Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,222.45 | Elevation in 2014 6,223.53 6 223 53

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Out & About

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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

EVERY TUESDAY Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free intermediate skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

55+ snowshoe hike Area venues

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

Turtleneck Tuesday Skate Nights Northstar

Lace up your skates, put on your best retro skate outfit and get your groove on in the Village at Northstar for Turtleneck Tuesdays Skate Nights every week until March 31. Enjoy music from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s from 4 to 7 p.m., along with ice skating games, prizes and complimentary face painting. Free, $10 skate rentals. Visit northstarcalfirnoa.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Improve skating skills Tahoe Donner

Work on advanced skating skills on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Cross Country.

Each session includes 30 minutes of tips and tricks from experienced instructors. $20 class, $15 trail pass. (530) 587-9484.

55+ ski clinic Incline Village

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

All-Mountain Excursions Area venues

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

Tasting Notes Olympic Valley

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

Visit squawalpine.com.

Winemaker event Truckee

Uncorked Truckee hosts a winemaker event every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring a different winery each week. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner

Enjoy a free Family Movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. (530) 582-9669.

EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY Snowcat tours Homewood

EVERY SATURDAY

JAN. 30

Telemark workshops Northstar

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar

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

Ripperoo Parade Northstar

EVERY THURSDAY

Last Tracks Incline Village

The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. Candid discussions about pre-determined ideas elicit frank, factual dissemination of information, often with humorous anecdotes and interjections. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. (775) 832-1310.

Free cross-country lessons Tahoe City

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

Soup & Sandwich Game Night Kings Beach

Family Friendly Soup & Sandwich Game Nights are offered every Thursday through March from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center with friendly games, hot soup, sandwiches and beverages. Bring a favorite game.

Entry food donation to Project MANA. Volunteers needed. (775) 230-1066.

Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Tahoe from Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak while tasting fine wines or craft brews paired with tasty appetizers during Last Tracks every Saturday from Feb. 7 to April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Intermediate level only.

21+. $34. RSVP diamondpeak.com.

Sierra Nevada College presents a reading by Cathy Linh Che, author of “Split” and winner of the Kundiman Poetry Prize, at 6:30 p.m. in the Prim Library. Free. Visit sierranevada.edu.

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Northstar hosts a Mountain Table Dinner featuring Frank Family Vineyards at Zephyr Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. with a menu featuring California-sourced ingredients. $120. RSVP northstarcalifornia.com.

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Women’s Weekend Northstar

Northstar hosts Women’s Weekend with live music, après specials, a Mountain Table dinner, Connect.Sip.Create event with The Painted Vine, ski tours, food classes, chocolate tasting, a moonlight snowshoe tour, ice skating, spa specials, and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

JAN. 31

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Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

Wax clinic Tahoe Donner

Full Moon Yurt Dinner Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts Full Moon Yurt Dinner with guest Chef Douglas Dale featuring a three-course meal to benefit Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships from 6 to 9 p.m. Adults only. $70. RSVP (530) 405-6689.

Crab & Pasta Feed Incline Village

The 33rd Annual Incline High School Crab & Pasta Feed starts at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency to benefit the school. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner, along with silent and live auctions, raffle, reception, DJ and dancing. Limited tickets. $75.

Tickets The Potlatch and inclinecrabfeed.com.

Spaghetti dinner & bingo Truckee

Sierra Senior Services host its 14th annual benefit spaghetti dinner and bingo at Truckee Community Center with dinner at 6 p.m. and bingo at 7, featuring a silent auction. Doors open at 5.$20 advance, $25 at the door. Limited tickets. Tickets at Sierra Senior Services, Plumas Bank, Truckee branch or sierraseniors.org. (530) 550-7600.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts a moonlight snowshoe tour for all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies at 5 p.m. Dogs on leash OK. $49, $29 ages 10 to 12, $17 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Full moon snowshoe tour Tahoma

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts a classic waxing and technique clinic at 9 a.m. with Paco’s Bike & Ski with an on-snow clinic. Free, trail pass required. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Refresh course. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Enjoy Full Moon Snowshoe Tours at Sugar Pine Point State Park at 7 p.m. around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and along Lake Tahoe’s shore. Beginner’s clinic at 6:30 p.m. with West Shore Sports. Park in Day Use area. Benefits Sierra State Parks Foundation. Limited space. $25, free 12 and younger, includes parking and snowshoe rentals. RSVP (530) 525-9920.

UNTIL JAN. 30

Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe Donner

JAN. 31-FEB. 2

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Sugar Bowl host Skiing for Schools day with $40 lift tickets valid any one day. Advance purchase online exined.org or Tahoe Dave’s in Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach. Visit exined.org.

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts a Laser Biathlon Clinic at 10 a.m. for 13 years and older and at 11:30 a.m. for ages 7 to 12 covering skiing and marksmanship skills. $31, trail pass and ski or snowshoe equipment required. RSVP (530) 587-9400.

Discounted cross-country ski days Tahoe City

Nachtspektakel Incline Village

Discounted ski days Norden

EVERY FRIDAY

Tahoe Cross Country host Skiing for Schools day with $15 trail passes valid any one day. Advance purchase online exined.org or Paco’s in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. Visit exined.org.

Improve skating skills Tahoe Donner

JAN. 29

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

Tahoe SAFE Alliance hosts the 6th Annual Father Daughter Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Tahoe Biltmore for all fathers, grandfathers and uncles and other important male figures in a girl’s life. The evening features a DJ, snacks, activity stations, portraits and more. As well, a prix-fixe dinner at Bilty’s BBQ will be offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The dinner is $39, and the dance is $25 per father/daughter, and $5 for each additional daughter. Visit tahoesafealliance.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

Poetry Reading Incline Village

Tahoe Cross Country hosts free introductory skate ski lessons every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Trail pass required, rentals available. Visit tahoexc.org.

Conversation Café Incline Village

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

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

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

Events

| Thursday

Toddler story time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Toddler Story Time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

The Nachtspektakel is a guided skin up the mountain, followed by a three-course dinner and drinks at Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak, followed by a private nighttime ski down from 2 to 9 p.m.. Bring a head lamp, dress warmly and pack a pair of shoes for dinner. The cost is $45 and includes equipment rentals, two hours of lift-served skiing from 2 to 4 p.m., a guided skin up the mountain, dinner and drinks. Free backcountry rentals may be reserved through Tahoe Mountain Sports. RSVP (530) 536-5200.

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| Saturday-Monday

Avalanche workshop Norden

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

FEB. 1

| Sunday

Pancake breakfast Truckee

Benefit pancake breakfast is offered on the first Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to benefit Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

Ski Mountaineering Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a Skiing Mountaineering Techniques clinics. $195. RSVP alpineskills.com.

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Intro to telemark Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Telemark for advanced beginner and low intermediate alpine skiers. $165, $225 includes lift pass. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Avalanche clinic Norden

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

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Castle Peak Tour Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts a Castle Peak Tour starting from the SnoPark near Boreal. $165. RSVP alpineskills.com.

Super Soul Party Truckee

Soule House Project is hosting a benefit Super Bowl party from 3 to 8 p.m. with drinks and food from Kellen’s Kitchen while watching the game, along with prizes and contests to benefit the High Fives Foundation. $10 unlimited beer, $20 food and unlimited beer. Visit highfivesfoundation.org.

Transceiver clinic Olympic Valley

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

Full moon tour, dinner Soda Springs

Enjoy a full moon tour and dinner at Royal Gorge Cross Country at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating. $20, $15 passholders. RSVP (530) 426-3871.

FEB. 1-6

| Sunday-Friday

Discounted ski days Northstar

Northstar host Skiing for Schools day with $60 lift tickets valid any one day. Advance purchase online exined.org or Tahoe Dave’s in Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach. Visit exined.org.

FEB. 2-4

| Monday-Wednesday

Avalanche clinic Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 class. For intermediate to advanced skiers, riders and telemarkers. 13+ only. $389, does not include equipment. (800) 403-0206 or squawalpine.com.

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| Tuesday

Full moon snowshoe Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts a Full Moon Snowshoe hike at North Tahoe Regional Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring natural history, fascinated facts about the moon and astronomy.

Enjoy snacks and hot drinks. Easy, all ages. $65 per person. RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

FEB. 4

| Wednesday

Heart Health talk Truckee

Tahoe Forest Hospital hosts a Heart Health Talk from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Eskridge Conference Room on The Heart-Emotion Connection and on Yoga and Healthy Heart. Free. (530) 582-7419.

Family Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Family Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children of all ages with stories, songs, games and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

FEB. 5

| Thursday

Toddler Story Time Incline Village

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

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| Friday

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art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music and more.

Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. Visit historictruckee.com.

Kids Night Out Tahoe Donner

On the First Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., kids ages 4 to 9 year are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff looks after your little ones. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. RSVP (530) 587-9437.

Father Daughter Dance Crystal Bay

Tahoe SAFE Alliance hosts the 6th Annual Father Daughter Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tahoe Biltmore for all fathers, grandfathers and uncles and other important male figures in a girl’s life. Features DJ music, snacks, activity stations, portraits and more. Prix-fixe dinner at Bilty’s BBQ offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner $39, dance $25 per father/daughter, $5 each additional daughter. Visit tahoesafealliance.org.

Parents’ Night Out Tahoe City

First Baptist Church hosts Parent’s Night Out on the first Friday of each month until May 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. for ages birth to 12 years. All are welcome. Activities include recreation, Bible story, craft, music and a movie. Feed child before.$10 donation per child requested. (530) 583-1534.

Incline Village Library hosts Take Your Child to the Library Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids that visit will receive a free book. (775) 832-4130.

Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate.

Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcalifornia.com.

Winemaker event Northstar

Petra in the Village at Northstar hosts a Meet the Winemaker with John Anthony Truchard of Farm Wines and tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. $12.

FEB. 7-8

| Saturday-Sunday

Women’s Edventure Camp Homewood

Sharpen your skills and make some new ski buddies with Homewood Mountain Resort’s two-day Women’s Edventure Camp featuring top female instructors, video analysis, and more. $499 includes lift tickets, $399 passholders.

RSVP (530) 584-6800.

FEB. 8

| Sunday

Snowshoe tour Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts a snowshoe tour. Details TBA. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Avalanche clinic Olympic Valley

Super Bowl ad talk Truckee

Razorback Ridge tour Norden

Incline Village Library hosts a Family Movie Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with “The Princess Bridge.” Popcorn served. Bring pillows, blankets and drinks. (775) 832-4130.

Sierra College hosts its Insights presentations at the college at 6:30 p.m. Tonight features “Four million dollars for 30 seconds: Are Super Bowl Ads worth it?” with Kurt Heisinger. Refreshments provided. Limited space. Free. RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com.

FEB. 6-7

| Friday-Saturday

Writers in the Woods Incline Village

Sierra Nevada College presents Writers in the Woods with Saeed Jones, the editor of BuzzFeed LGBT. There will be a public talk on Friday at 7 p.m. in the TERC building, with a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Free Friday reading, $50 Saturday workshop. Visit sierranevada.edu.

FEB. 6-8

| Friday-Sunday

Advanced ski camp Olympic Valley

Squaw Valley hosts an Advanced Skiing Camp with coaching, video analysis, clinics and more. 13+. $1,209 includes lift tickets, $989 without. RSVP (530) 452-4349.

Avalanche workshop Norden

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

FEB. 6-9

| Friday-Monday

Avalanche workshop Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 2 course. $595. RSVP alpineskills.com.

FEB. 7

| Saturday

Intro to splitboarding Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Intro to Splitboarding. $209 includes gear, $169 without.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

Tahoe City hosts First Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. each month with specials at participating shops throughout town. North Tahoe Fire will be at the Cobblestone Center from 4 to 6 offering free blood pressure checks for Heart Health Awareness Month, with engines and equipment on display. Visit visittahoecity.com.

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

First Fridays Truckee

Bridal faire Olympic Valley

Every First Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques,

Take Your Child to the Library Day Incline Village

Family Movie Night Incline Village

Backcountry Experience Incline Village

Frist Fridays Tahoe City

ers and wedding venues. Dozens of wedding experts will be on hand. (530) 581-8764. Register squaw.com.

North Lake Tahoe Bridal Faire comes to the Olympic Village Lodge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the region’s top wedding planners, wedding photograph-

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Squaw Valley hosts an Avalanche clinic.

For intermediate to advanced skiers, riders and telemarkers. 13+ only. $149, does not include equipment. (800) 403-0206 or squawalpine.com.

Alpine Skills International hosts a Razorback Ridge tour. $165. RSVP alpineskills.com.

FEB. 10

| Tuesday

Book reading & signing Truckee

Bookshelf hosts a reading and book signing with author Buzzy Jackson, a native of Truckee, at Cedar House Sports Hotel for her book “The Inspirational Atheist. Fundraiser for Friends of the Truckee Library. $25. Tickets Truckee Library, Bookshelf or brownpapertickets.com. (530) 314-9368.

FEB. 11

| Wednesday

Heart Health talk Truckee

Tahoe Forest Hospital hosts a Heart Health Talk from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Eskridge Conference Room on Helpful or Harmful: 5 Fitness Tips. Free. (530) 582-7419.

Valentine’s Day Story Time Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Valentine’s Day Story Time from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children of all ages with stories, treats and crafts. (775) 832-4130.

FEB. 12

| Thursday

Heart Health talk, cooking demo Incline Village

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

Toddler Story Time Incline Village

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

Kids & Horses talk Tahoe City

North Tahoe AAUW host a program with Bill Pifer of Kids & Horses at 1 p.m. at the Tahoe Yacht Club. Open to everyone. Contact northtahoeaauw@gmail.com.

Paws 2 Read program Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts Paws to Read for children of all ages from 4 to 5 p.m. to read a book to a friendly dog for beginner readers.

Children receive a free book. (775) 832-4130.

Winter film series Olympic Valley

Alpenglow hosts its Winter Film Series featuring Melissa Arnot at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge. Free.

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Corey Rich | Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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Enjoy 1,000 vertical foot runs over more than 3,000 acres of gladed terrain in some of the most untouched snow in Tahoe.”

Get in the Know Alpine Skills International

resh tracks, no lines and no traffic are just a few of the reasons skiers and riders want to venture into the back country. For those who enjoy a humanpowered experience and the ability to explore the mountains on his or her own terms, backcountry skiing and riding are the ultimate rush.

However, once one steps beyond the resort boundaries, skiers and riders take their lives into their own hands. With unpredictable snow conditions, no trail maps and no guarantee of a quick rescue should something go wrong, skiing in the back country can quickly become a dangerous endeavor.

It is each skier’s and rider’s responsibility to educate themselves on how to avoid risks. Many resorts and companies in Tahoe have created programs where skiers and riders can learn how to navigate the back country with experienced teachers and guides. If the back country has you dreaming of fresh tracks, check out one of these programs to get you started. > > >

cations from American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. Skiers and riders who began touring with Alpine Skills International have gone on to join guides on ski mountaineering trips to Mount Shasta and beyond including peaks in Antarctica and Europe. Guided tours range from $199 to $990 and classes are between $159 and $1,600. n sugarbowl.com

BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE CENTER | SUGAR BOWL

HOMEWOOD SNOWCAT ADVENTURES

With a long-standing uphill travel policy and open boundary, Sugar Bowl has allowed skiers and riders to skin up the resort runs and explore the terrain just outside of its boundary. However, with an increased number of people wanting to explore outside the resort, it became obvious that an educational program would be beneficial for the resort and its customers.

Sugar Bowl teamed up with Alpine Skills International to offer classes and guided trips into the back country from the base on the resort. Get a taste for the adventure with one of several guided tours including one-day trips outside of Sugar Bowl or along Anderson Ridge, or overnight adventures to Lost Trail Lodge or Squaw Valley.

For those ready to commit to traveling in the back country, the Backcountry Adventure Center offers skills classes including certifi-

tical-foot runs in more than 3,000 acres of gladed terrain in some of the most untouched snow in Tahoe. Guided and unguided trips are available with tours catered to each group’s ability and needs.

Explore the most inaccessible runs in Tahoe with Pacific Crest Heli Guides. Open the doors to nearly 100,000 acres of skiing and riding. During the summer months, air drops and taxi services are provided for backpackers seeking remote locations. Private fishing trips are also offered. Prices vary. n pacificcrestsnowcats.com

alpineskills.com Avalanche awareness, AIARE Level 1-3, AIARE refresher

Avalanche Awareness Tutorial avalanche.org

Expedition: Kirkwood expedition.kirkwood.com Backcountry awareness, AIARE Level 1, Level 1 refresher

Lake Tahoe Community College ltcc.edu AIARE Level 1-2

EXPEDITION: KIRKWOOD

Courtesy Homewood Mountain Resort

Debuting this season, Homewood Mountain Resort will offer guided tours as weather conditions permit on more than 750 acres on the flanks of Ellis Peak. Groups of up to 10 people will ride in the resort’s new Bombardier snowcat to steep glades, perfectly spaced trees and intermediate glades in pristine powder. All-day packages are lead by experienced guides from the North American Ski Training Center.

Participants will enjoy runs of up to 1,828 vertical feet from the 8,740-foot summit of Ellis Peak. Tours are geared toward advanced skiers and riders, however, private tours may be booked for intermediate groups. Tours start at $399 per person with discounts for passholders. n skihomewood.com

PACIFIC CREST SNOWCATS & HELI GUIDES Take the human powered part out of the equation and catch a ride with Pacific Crest Snowcats and Heli Guides. Enjoy 1,000-ver-

With plenty of adrenaline-pumping terrain in bounds, it’s hard to see why anyone would need to leave the resort boundary.

However, Expedition: Kirkwood provides the perfect progression for the intermediate skier looking to take his or her skiing to the next level. The Discovery Series is a threeday program that puts skiers and riders in a small group with experienced coaches who will teach the techniques needed to navigate Kirkwood’s signature chutes, steep cornices and huge bowls.

For those who are comfortable in expert or advanced terrain, Expedition: Kirkwood offers cat skiing at Marten Point. Avalanche beacons, probes and backpacks are provided.

Groups of four enjoy the freshest turns during four-run sessions following big storms.

Classes and clinics also are available starting with Intro to Backcountry and Backcountry Awareness classes and building up to certifications from the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.

Experienced skiers looking to practice skills also may enjoy AIARE refresher courses.

Discovery Series sessions are $195. Private guided tours range from $370 to $500 for inbounds and $435 to $635 for out of bounds.

Cat skiing tours start at $250 per person. n expedition.kirkwood.com

Januar y 29-Februar y 11, 2015

Mountain Adventure seminars mtadventure.com AIARE, mountaineering, climbing, skiing courses

North American Ski Training Center skinastc.com AIARE Level 1-3, mountaineering, climbing, skiing courses

Sierra Avalanche Center sierraavalancecenter.org Daily avalanche forecasts & reports

Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Clinics squawalpine.com Intro to Avalanche safety, AIARE Level 1

Tahoe Mountain School tahoemountainschool.com Wilderness First Aid, AIARE courses

US. Forest Service National Avalanche Center fsavalanche.org

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HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, crosscountry and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, SnowCat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m.

Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CORE Daily Pass. Backcountry Adventure Center.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days.

Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

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I certainly was not prepared for what the Northwest had to offer in photo opportunities with the first-of-its-kind Slush Cup. This was no build-a-pond with a bulldozer and a sheet of plastic and then fill it with water, but rather a genuine glacial pond full of 34° melted snow and floating icebergs that by the end of the day would also see many barely floating but really freezing skiers.

A skier had to climb up the hill to get enough speed to coast across this freezing cold, waist-deep, iceberg-choked pond.

The only prize for the winner of this event were bragging rights that had something to do with starting farther up the hill or getting across the lake. The combination of highaltitude, hot July sun, high blood-alcohol content and wobbly legs offered some fantastic, never-before-seen crashes for my next year’s feature-length ski film audiences.

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Midway through the contest someone asked me how hard it was to run my camera? I sized up his four University of Washington football-playing friends and decided that they would try and take pictures of throwing me in the water. I wisely told him that the camera was almost at the end of a roll of film and what I would have to reload it before I could take any more pictures.

Another bullet dodged because I stayed dry.

By 2 in the afternoon, the in-run to the glacial pond was melted slush and icy ruts and hardly anybody was getting across the pond but instead, crashing eloquently. That problem, together with the amounts of consumption of the remaining amount of beer and wine in everybody’s rucksacks, was now almost gone.

In the 60 years since my showing that 1954 slush Cup at Mount Baker, this has become a tradition at almost every ski resort in the world to try and replicate.

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Unfortunately, with only one camera, I could only do my best to show how much fun freedom and stupidity can happen when the snow melts in the spring.

Scott Osborne and his partner Olaf Ulland went on to become the largest ski dealer in the Pacific Northwest with ski shops stretching from Portland, Ore., to Bellingham, Wash.

Unfortunately, many of those wobblykneed skiers half full of too much beer and wine are no longer with us. There’s a good chance that that instant immersion in 34° water when they didn’t make it across the glacial pond certainly didn’t add any days to their longevity.

Mount Baker is in the path of almost every storm that comes roaring in from the Northern Pacific. The storm clouds are tripped on the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island and Mount Baker. As a result, about a decade or so ago, Mount Baker had 99 feet of snow on the ski hill. I repeat that number, 99 feet of snow, and try and imagine that amount of snow where you go skiing every Saturday and Sunday.

Houses would cave in because there would not be enough people to shovel the roofs, not to mention there wouldn’t be anyplace to put the snow.

If it happened in Colorado, the Eisenhower tunnel would be completely shut, and everywhere, telephone and power lines would be 50 and 60 feet under the snow and have to be shut down in all the towns.

Plumbing in all the towns on the I-70 corridor would freeze.

If it happened to Lake Tahoe, snow at that depth, we would lose Squaw Valley, Heavenly Valley, Kirkwood, the Sugar Bowl and Northstar, to mention a few places.

Transcontinental rail and truck traffic would be shut down on Donner Summit.

It’s a stretch to find a tree in your neighborhood that is 99 feet tall just to use to imagine the snow depth of that magnitude surrounding your house. Just be glad it was at Mount Baker the year they had the 99 feet of snow.

Some friends of mine went up there for that Fourth of July weekend to try a little spring skiing. The snow banks in the parking lot were still 35-feet high. You ask how then can they handle that deep snow? They put a bulldozer on the snow and then push it over the edge into the parking lot where a rotary snow plow blows it into a truck and they haul it away so that when you drive up from the low lands 30 or 40 miles away where there is no snow, there is a level place to park your car.

Yes, the Pacific Northwest is an unusual part of the world. I know that for a fact because Laurie and I live on a small island in the San Juans, 8 miles from Canada.

Whenever we go for a boat ride to another island, Mount Baker looms above the horizon, snow covered 365 days a year.

With my memories, my perception of Mount Baker is different than most peoples.

The chairlifts run in February and March when there’s 60+ feet of snow and sometimes they are still running in July with only 35 feet of snow and a glacial lake left. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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Out & About

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Powder Report Snowboarders compete on unique features inspired by Neff headwear for a chance to stand atop the beach ball covered podium.

Come ride with Armada pro athletes during the Rip & Slide on April 4. This freeski event is all about a good time and enjoying the spring sunshine. For more information, visit rideboreal.com.

and 15. The Epic Mix Race Course will be transformed into Cupid’s Course for couples and friends to race head to head with race fees benefitting Tahoe SAFE Alliance.

Additionally, enjoy a scavenger hunt, face painting and Valentine’s photos. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Avalanche education offered

Auburn Ski Club is hosting races throughout the season. Pre-registration for events may be done at athleteinyou.com.

And, a USSA membership is required to earn USSA points at all races.

The Chuck Lyda Biathlon is scheduled for Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race.

The President’s Cup Freestyle Race on Feb. 16 is a 10K USSA sanctioned men’s race and a 5K USSA sanctioned women’s race. As well, a 10K USSA NRL for both men and women will be held. Kids may enjoy a 5K and 2K race. For more information, visit auburnskiclub.com.

Tahoe Mountain Sports is offering a free Avalanche Education Series at the new location in the Gateway Shopping Center in Truckee. The series concludes with Read, Interpret, Decide: Analyzing Avalanche Reports on Feb. 4, conducted by the staff at Tahoe Mountain Sports with experienced guest speakers. For more information, visit tahoemountainsports.com.

Learn to xc for seniors offered

Race from Tahoe City to Northstar The Tahoe Rim Tour and Race takes place on Feb. 1 with a point-to-point 26-kilometer race from the North Tahoe High School to the cross-country center at Northstar. The courses connects some of the most scenic parts of Tahoe Cross Country and Northstar’s trails. Spectators will enjoy ongoing festivities at Northstar Cross Country followed by a chili lunch. This event is a fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association’s Junior Programs. For more information, visit farwestnordic.org.

Learn back-country basics Sierra Avalanche Center is offering an evening of avalanche awareness education coupled with an inspiring slide show by special guests with four stops in the regions. The workshops will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Community Arts Center in Truckee, Feb. 6 at the Patagonia Outlet Center in Reno, and Feb. 25 at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City.

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

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

Tahoe Donner hosts fun races Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts a fun public race series this season. The races are formatted

so that anyone with an intermediate skiing ability may compete. Races take place on Feb. 7 and 28, and March 14. Age categories are split by male and female ages 18 and older and 17 and younger. The cost is $5 for tworace run and $1 per additional run. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

Boreal offers chances to compete Amateur and pro races will have many chances to compete in events scheduled at Boreal this season. The last Expression Session takes place on March 27. Riders, skiers and snowskaters battle it out in hopes of standing on top of the podium. The progressive setup will showcase features for a range of ability levels. With seven divisions, there will be plenty of prizes up for grabs.

The USASA North Tahoe Series continues on Jan. 31 with slopestyle, halfpipe and boarder cross events. Participants must have a USASA membership to earn points.

Skiers and riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Events are held Feb. 1, 7, 8 and 28, and on March 27.

Join the Neff Beach Bash on March 15.

Project MANA

(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible) Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee since 1991

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

(775) 298-0008 (530) 214-5181

Winter mountaineering courses offered

MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive | 3:00pm to 3:30pm TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | Community Arts Center, 10046 Church Street | 3:00pm to 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | Community House, 265 Bear St. | 3:00pm to 3:30pm THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | DWR Center, 948 Incline Way | 3:00pm to 3:30pm

SCHEDULE Every Wednesday 55+ ski clinics diamondpeak.com

Two-day ice climbing courses are offered for levels 1 through 3 at June Lake and in Lee Vining Canyon through Alpine Skills International. Level 1 courses cover appropriate gear, low angle climbing techniques, high angle climbing techniques and belaying and lowering on ice. No previous experience is necessary. Courses are offered Feb. 8 and 9.

Level 2 covers more sustained, steeper ice and placement and removal of ice protection while resting effectively. Anchor building and multi-pitch climbing also are covered. Previous ice climbing experience is required. Courses are offered Feb. 10 to 11.

For more information, visit alpineskills.com.

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The 2015 Ability Challenge returns on March 28 at Alpine Meadows benefiting disable sports programs in Tahoe. All ages and abilities may participate. Teams compete to finish the most runs and raise money for Far West Disabled Sports USA. For more information, visit grouprev.com/ability2015.

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A learn to ski program for seniors will be offered at Tahoe Donner Cross Country from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays from Feb. 4 to 25. The program is designed for skiers to learn at his or her pace with experienced instructors. The cost is $81 or $61 for members. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

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Every Friday & Saturday Ripperoos Rail Jams northstarcalifornia.com

Jan. 31 Nachtspektakel (530) 536-5200 Avalanche workshop Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Slopestyle, Boardercross rideboreal.com Feb. 1 Tahoe Rim Tour & Race farwestnordic.org Feb. 4 Avalanche education

Feb. 4-25 (Wed.) Senior xc program tahoedonner.com Feb. 6 Avalanche workshop

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Feb. 7 Fun race tahoedonner.com Feb. 7-8 Boardercross, halfpipe rideboreal.com WINEMAKER EVENTS $10 tastings | Meet the winemaker Taste 3 wines | Bottle signing Feb. 6 | 5-7 pm | Truckee Feb. 7 | 6-8 pm | Petra (Northstar Village) Farm, JA Truchard meet Anthony Truchard Feb. 13 | 5-7 pm | Truckee Feb. 14 | 5-7 pm | Tahoe City Sean Minor Wines meet Sean Minor LIVE MUSIC Every Friday | Truckee | 7-9pm Feb. 6 | CHI Feb. 13 | Lucas & Darci

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Out & About

Activities

Looking for a place on the Lake?

By the Lifts? In the Forest?

Call ahead for pricing & schedule.

TRUCKEE

Contact me for a list of all available properties.

No obligation. Courteous, non-scripted response guaranteed.

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

David Wright

SLEDDING & TUBING BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600

Realtor with a General Contractor background. Your mountain guide to Tahoe and Truckee since 1990.

Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City.

Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

ADVENTURE

Tubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds.

All ages.

APEX BUNGY

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

(800) 873-1858 desk (530) 412-1241 cell

DONNER SKI RANCH

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

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Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

SKY JUMP

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

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

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

HOMEWOOD

Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

(530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com

(530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

DOG SLED TOURS RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

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

Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

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

❅ X/C, Skis, Boards, Snowshoes ❅ Waxing, Tuning, Repairs ❅ Race Prep

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

NORTHSTAR

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

TART

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

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

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

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

LAKE TAHOE CRUISES

NORTHSTAR

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

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

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

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SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snowboards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes.

Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track.

No personal tubes/saucers.

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

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen”

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com

Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

(530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com

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

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com

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

TAHOE DONNER

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

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens in spring. TART

SLEIGH RIDES

TRUCKEE

(530) 580-8439 | squaw.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

SAND HARBOR

(775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.

Sat. & Sun.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefit.net High Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

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

*All activities are weather dependent.

Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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Out & About

Snow Trails

Announcements

Courtesy Diamond Peak

Enjoy uphill skin, dinner at Nachtspektakel SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

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LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

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

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

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

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

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

North Shore BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

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

PAGE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, so try skiing during the week.

West Shore

Tickets are $45 per person and include 2 hours of lift-served skiing from 2 to 4 p.m., before a guided skin. Free back-country rentals are available at Tahoe Mountain Sports.

Advanced reservations are required. Register for the Nachtspektakel by visiting Tahoe Mountain Sports or calling (530) 536-5200.

BLACKWOOD CANYON

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore.

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

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

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores.

The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance.

Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake Tahoe TAYLOR CREEK

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

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

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

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Join a sunset hike and dinner during the Nachtspektakel from 2 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 at Diamond Peak. The evening begins with a skin up to the Snowflake Lodge where guests will be served a hearty, lodge-style meal with great views of the sunset over Lake Tahoe.

After dinner, enjoy a moonlit ski back to the base.

Learn to produce effective events The North Tahoe Business Association hosts a free seminar on “How to Plan and produce an Effective Event” from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 at the North Tahoe Event Center. The seminar will focus on event planning steps including developing a manageable event idea, creating a work plan, obtaining partners and sponsors, recruiting and retaining volunteers, adhering to a budget, marketing the event and more.

This seminar is geared toward beginning and intermediate event planners, but all experience levels are welcome.

Complimentary continental breakfast is provided to attendees who register before Jan. 30. To register, visit northtahoebusness.org. For more information, call (530) 546-9000.

Bridal Faire returns Top wedding vendors from the Tahoe region will be on hand at the Bridal Faire on Feb. 7 at Olympic Village Lodge. This event is a perfect opportunity for brides to connect with the best wedding vendors in the area.

This winter’s fair, will showcase the range of wedding services from food to photography.

Full wedding place settings, decorations and fashion will be on display. Registration is free. Pre-register to be entered to win an eight-day, seven-night vacation in Freeport, Bahamas, Cancun or Spain. For more information, visit squawalpine.com.

New children’s book released

The Sugar Pine Foundation has released “The Happiest Tree in the Forest,” a new children’s book about the sugar pine trees in the Lake Tahoe region. The book tells the story of Lambe, a lonely little sugar pine seedling that grows up to be a happy tree.

Author Michelle McLean and illustrator

Ana Valdez will be read the story and have books available for purchase at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.

For more information and future readings, visit sugarpinefoundation.org.

Health screenings offered Tahoe Forest Health Systems offers lowcost health screenings. Tests include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, vitamin D, Hemoglobin A1C tests, thyroid and prostate.

Tests are available at Tahoe Forest Laboratory Draw Station from 7 to 9 a.m. on Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and De. 9. Tests are available at Incline Village Community Hospital from 8 to 9 a.m. on Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

Patients should fast for 10 to 12 hours before lab tests. Tests are available for individuals 18 years old and older. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call (530) 587-3277 in Truckee or (775) 833-4100 in Incline Village.

Register for Polar Bear Swim Registration is open for the 27th annual Polar Bear Swim set for 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28 at Gar Wood’s as part of SnowFest.

Enjoy snacks and a raffle at Gar Woods following the swim. For more information or to register, visit garwoods.com/calendar.

Sign up for mobile emergency alert Placer County residents may register mobile phones for Placer Alert, the county’s new state-of-the-art emergency mass notification system. To receive emergency alerts, visit placer-alert.org.

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Feature

Tahoe Time Story by Jenn Sheridan

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Catching monsters in Lake Tahoe

t’s still dark out and the dock is still covered in frost as I make my way down past Sierra Boat Company at 6 a.m. I may not be used to the early hour, but for Mickey Daniels and the guys, this is just another day of fishing. Daniels is the proud owner of the “Big Mack II” and has operated Mickey’s Big Mack Charters since 1969.

“I started taking a few people fishing here and there,” said Daniels.

His first paid trips were on a 14-foot boat called “Big Mack.” Today, he operates out of the upgraded “Big Mack II,” a 43foot boat that is custom designed for fishing Lake Tahoe’s deep waters. The boat is outfitted with fish finders to help navigate the vast water, downriggers for trawling and a plush cabin where guests can take refuge from the early morning chill.

Depending on the season, anglers can look forward to catching a variety of fish including Mackinaw, Rainbow and Brown trout, as well as Kokanee, a fresh water salmon that spawns in Tahoe Basin streams.

Tahoe before fishing became his main gig.

The first bite comes around 7 a.m. just as the sun is rising over the East Shore. Charlie Burruel, who is visiting his son from Napa, jumps at the opportunity to reel it in. The fish put up a good fight, but after a few minutes Mickey’s nets the trout and pulls it into the boat. A mackinaw trout, about 18-inches long, flips around the floor of the boat.

Mackinaw trout average about 20 to 30 inches.

This one measured in at around 18 inches.

Daniels keeps a log of every fish caught on the boat.

The ones he doesn’t keep, he tags for his records. Daniels says that he once caught a mackinaw nearly 20 years after first tagging it, and it had only grown a few inches.

He works closely with UC Davis and the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno, to share research about the lake and its ecosystem. Although the largest mackinaws exceed 35 lbs., the average size of a fish found in Lake Tahoe is closer to 4 to 5 lbs.

Writer Jenn Sheridan continues her 15-year streak of not landing a fish.

“ The fish fought hard. I was sure it was going to be one of those 35-pounders when suddenly the line went slack. It was gone.

I reeled in the remaining 300 feet of line and my no-fish record still stands.”

The sun barely peeks over the horizon as we drop the first lines into the water.

Despite the cold weather, winter is a great time for Mackinaw fishing. Deep water is the best bet for reaching fish more than 400 feet below the surface. As we head out, Mickey sets up a few rods with both lures and bait and we wait for the fish to start biting.

A long-time resident of North Lake Tahoe, Daniels worked with the Placer Country Sheriff ’s department, the California Highway Patrol and as an elected constable of North

Rich Lazz reels in the catch of the day.

I didn’t tell anyone on the boat that I have not successfully caught and landed a fish in nearly 15 years, but when we noticed the next fish on the line I was excited to reel in the big one. The fish fought hard. I was sure it was going to be one of those 35-pounders when suddenly the line went slack. It was gone. I reeled in the remaining 300 feet of line and my no-fish record still stands. For now.

Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long

for the next catch. Rich Lazz of Kings Beach took the reel for this one, landing another nice mackinaw measuring 22 inches in length. Seagulls swooped overhead as Daniels fileted the fish on the boat.

As the sun creeped over head and the clock ticked past noon, we headed back to Sierra Boat Co. Although I didn’t catch any fish on my own, I wasn’t completely skunked as Burruel offered to share one of his filets with me. I grilled the piece later that evening and the moist salmon-like texture paired with the light flavor of trout ensured that I will be back to try and end my fishless streak soon. n Mickey’s Big Mack Charters operates year-round from the Sierra Boat Co. in Carnelian Bay. The cost is $90 per person for a 5-hour trip or $850 for the entire boat. The “Big Mack II” fishes 10 people comfortable and can take up to 13 guests. All the gear is provided, but those who are fishing will need fishing license from either California or Nevada. For more information, call (530) 546-4444.

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The Arts

The

Arts Galleries Art Obsessions

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

Artisans Market Place

10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-2873

Arts in Wellness

artsinwellness.org | (530) 277-3669

Backstreet Framers

10099 Jibboom St., Truckee | (530) 587-1409

The Bolam Gallery

10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 550-5388

Carmel Gallery

9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 582-0557

Dreamscapes Studio & Gallery

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

The Eadington Gallery

589 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 583-9000

Frank Rossbach’s Glasforms

Truckee Depot, Truckee | (530) 587-8460

Gallery Keoki

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

Garrels Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Christmas Tree Village, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-7077

Handmade at The Lake

873 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 3, Incline Vlg. | (775) 833-0637

James Harold Galleries

Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City | (530) 581-5111

JoAnne’s Stained Glass

10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee | (530) 587-1280

Julie Wainscoat Art Gallery

8710 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-2431

Soaring Matt Tucker | Riverside Studios

Kindred Art and Folk Institute

10046 Church St., Truckee | (530) 205-7336

Kris Moose Art Gallery

868 Tahoe Blvd., Suite II, Incline Vlg. | (775) 831-7077

North Tahoe Arts Center

380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City | (530) 581-2787

Pablo’s Gallery & Frame Shop

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 205, Tahoe City | (530) 583-3043

The Painted Vine

10770 Donner Pass Rd., #103, Truckee (530) 214-8935

Salvaged

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

Tahoe Arts & Gifts

923 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Vlg. | (801) 413-9697

Tahoe Gallery

Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Vlg. (775) 831-1314

Trunk Show

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

Vista Gallery

8338 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | (530) 546-7794

RENO Arte Italia

442 Flint St. | (775) 333-0313

Liberty Fine Art Gallery

100 W. Liberty St. | (775) 232-8079

Nevada Museum of Art

160 W. Liberty St. | (775) 329-3333

Stremmel Gallery

1400 S. Virginia St. | (775) 786-0558

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | (775) 823-6500

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Fab ‘n’ Funky Art show, sale

Arts in Wellness hosts Creative Group

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

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

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

The Arts In Wellness Winter Creative Group will meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from Jan. 29 to April 23 at For Goodness Sake.

The Arts In Wellness ongoing Creative Group is an ever-expanding circle that began several years ago and has grown into an active network of creatively empowered individuals. This winter’s Creative Group will explore innate creativity by delving into the energies of the 10 planetary archetypes. Sandwiched between an initial introductory class and a concluding integration class, each week will focus on readings, journaling and exercises concerning a particular planetary archetype and its expression in one’s life.

Supplies will be provided and participants may bring his or her own. A suggested donation of $15 per session is welcome and scholarships are available. The group is limited to 12 people and closed after the second week. To register, call For Goodness Sake at (530) 550-8981 or e-mail info@goodnesssake.org.

Winter photography workshop offered Local photographer Burt Crapo will lead a winter photography workshop from Feb. 6 to 8 in the Toiyabe National Forest. Learn how to take photos in the snow without losing features or distorting color. The cost of this workshop is $345 with half of the proceeds benefitting the Galena Creek Visitor Center. For more information, visit galenacreekvisitorcenter. com or call (775) 849-4948.

‘Water’ closing in Truckee “Water,” a community art exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture, will be on display at the Community Recreation Center in Truckee through January. For more information, contact tdrpd.art@gmail.com.

For the adults, Morganti is offering a jewelry-making class working in silver clay. This is one-night workshop on Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $60 and includes all materials.

On Feb. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., local ayurvedic practitioner Jeremy Anderson hosts a guest workshop spa day on aromatherapy. Participants will create a custom blended aromatherapy spray, personalized body oil and healing bath salts, all while sipping mimosas.

The cost is $45 and includes materials.

Both adult classes may be reserved at salvagedtahoe.com/classes.

Salvaged Art expands offerings Local art teacher and co-owner Alissa Morganti will offer after-school art classes for kids of all ages at Salvaged. Through Feb. 10, Salvaged will offer a Young at Art class for kids ages 4 and older on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Budding artists will explore paint, pastels and colors. Then, each Wednesday until Feb. 11 an Art for All class will be held geared for kids ages 10 and older, exploring the master artists and working in watercolor paints and sculpture.

Drop-in rates for each class is $15.

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Fruits of the Rhythm of Practice

Pauletta Chanco | Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Arts Lion Heart Art Show returns The 4th annual Lion Heart Art Show returns to Riverside Studios in February.

This group exhibition and fundraiser will include both emerging and established local artists. Proceeds from the art sales will benefit the High Fives Foundation and CR Johnson Healing Center. The exhibit featuring artist and illustrator Hannah Viano continues through January.

The Lion Heart Art Show reception will be held in conjunction with new work by local emerging artist Matt Tucker, a Truckee local whose work captures the kinetic energy and beauty of the Sierra athlete.

A reception will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. o Feb. 6 with live music and refreshments.

Tucker’s work will be on display through February. For more information, visit riversidestudios.com.

Ritz-Carlton features regional art The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, has joined with SLATE Art Consulting, to feature a rotating exhibition of Northern California artists’ work throughout the hotel’s lobby and public areas. Two, sixmonth exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the Lake Tahoe lifestyle and made by artists living and working in Northern California will be on display.

Each exhibit will have a seasonal theme, and will continue through 2015.

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

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

Arts is working to develop a town-wide festival concept for the 10-day period between July 17 and 26 with the Truckee Open Art Studios Tour as the cornerstone program.

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

Annie Mac Horton featured in exhibit The photographic and textile work of Annie Mac Horton in the exhibit “The Keepers” will be on display through February at the Incline Village Library.

Inspired by Johannes Vermeer, Horton uses star, natural and studio light to capture her images. She also designs and creates digital works along with a line of hoods and mittens to keep everyone warm while shooting the night sky. For more information, call (775) 832-4130.

Internationally known artist Lian Quan Zhen will conduct a watercolor workshop from June 26 to 28 at Landscape & Design center of Moana Lane Nursery in Reno. The workshop is for all levels and will focus on

Jan. 29-April 23 (Thurs.)

Winter Creative Group Arts in Wellness

Until Jan. 31 Andy Skaff Wolfdale’s “Water” exhibit Truckee Community Rec Center

Hannah Viano Riverside Studio’s

Feb. 1-28 “The Keepers” Incline Village Library Lion Heart Art Show Riverside Studios

Feb. 1-March 31 “Rock” Truckee Community Rec Center

Feb. 6 Jewelry making Salvaged Lion Heart reception Riverside Studios

Feb. 15 Feb. 13 Opening reception Truckee Community Rec Center

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

Until Dec. 31 Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

Monday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Tuesday Young at Art kids’ class (until Feb. 10) Salvaged

1st & 3rd Wednesday

Fall at Donner Lake Eva Nichols | North Tahoe Arts Center Wildflower hosts exhibits

North Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of Art program meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for artists and novice artists to have the opportunity to work on individual projects.

Bring equipment and supplies (tables and chairs provided). There will be no instructor.

Bring supplies and easels. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. There is no charge for these gatherings, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call (530) 581-2787.

Wildflower Village in Reno hosts upcoming exhibits in the Open Door Gallery including the work of University of Nevada, Reno intern and art minor Laura Garcia in her first formal show through March 4. Garcia is a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in art. While she is predominantly a painter, the UNR art program has given her the opportunity to experiment with printmaking, colored pencils and sculpture. She loves the visual arts, but also is a writer and musician.

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

Join Wildflower artists for Painting in the Coffee Shop from 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. The fee of $40 includes all painting materials plus one absinthe or drink of choice. Beginner through advanced painters explore their creative abilities in a relaxed atmosphere with live music by classical guitarist Jack di Carlo and vocalist Red Dawn Marie. For more information, visit wildflowervillage.com.

Nevada County Arts invites all established and emerging visual artists, in any medium, to apply to participate in the first Truckee Open Art Studios Tour, a selfguided driving tour. The tour will take place July 17 to 19 and July 24 to 26.

This event is a juried program and preference will be given to those artists living and working within the boundaries of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District. Artists will be required to participate the first weekend of the event, while the second weekend is optional. To participate, artists must have a space large enough to both exhibit one’s work and demonstrate one’s process.

Nevada County Arts encourage shared studio arrangements (up to four artists) and will help coordinate them. Nevada County

Watercolor workshop offered

Art Events

Call to artists Truckee Open Art Studios Tour

Join Gathering of Art Wednesdays

Call to artists for art tour

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

Flagg announces book release Keoki Flagg, a world-renowned fine art and extreme sports photographer, announces the release of his forthcoming book, “Elemental.” His unique limited

pouring and blending methods of painting.

His techniques may be applied to any subject.

This workshop is $230 and is limited to the first 18 students who send in his or her deposit of $120. Send deposits to Jean Hare, 2335 Walnut St., Reno, NV 89502.

For more information, e-mail hare@gbis. com or call (775) 857-5639.

Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesday Kids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Arts for All kids’ class (until Feb. 11) Salvaged

Thursday Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Sculpture & handbuilding

Kids’ art classes offered

Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is offering kids arts classes. Nature art and field notebooks will be taught on Wednesdays for kids in second to fifth grades at the Community Recreation Center. California naturalist and artist Cathy Riley will expose students to various mediums to create the nature art, and when the weather is good, participants will be exploring outdoors and recording with words and drawing in a field notebook.

Classes are $13 per class paid monthly.

Students ages 6 to 12 may learn to hand build with ceramics. Learn to use coils, slabs and sculpture techniques to create masterpieces and function pieces. Classes are on Mondays or Thursdays at the Community Arts Center. The cost is $11 per class or $12 for drop ins.

Students ages 10 to adult may take Sculpture and Handbuilding. Participants will enjoy a variety of methods including slab, coils and molds at the Community Arts Center. The class is open to all levels on Thursdays and is $12 per class. For more information, call Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks at (530) 582-7720.

Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

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1st Friday First Fridays Riverside Studios

RENO Feb. 6-8 Winter photography workshop Galena Creek Visitor Center

Until March 4 Laura Garcia Wildflower Village

Every Thurs., Sat. & Sun Guided tours Nevada Museum of Art

1st Thursday Art Walk Reno Downtown Reno Arts District

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Family art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

Sunday Painting in the Coffee Shop Wildflower Village

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Fun & Games

Puzzles

1. LITERATURE: How many daughters does King Lear have in Shakespeare’s play?

2. MUSIC: When did MTV make its debut?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the tallest mountain in Western Europe?

4. ANATOMY: What is the biggest bone in the foot?

5. HISTORY: Who founded the abolitionist newspaper “The North Star”?

6. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “non compos mentis” mean?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the site of Coca-Cola’s first bottling company?

8. COMICS: What is the name of Dennis’ younger buddy in the “Dennis the Menace” comic panel?

9. SCIENCE: How fast can a bolt of lightning travel?

10. TELEVISION: In what fictional city does the soap opera “All My Children” take place?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Answers Differences: 1. Hat is missing, 2. Heart is missing, 3. Cloud is smaller, 4. Cuffs are missing, 5. Arm is moved, 6. Skates are missing.

1. Three, 2. Aug. 1, 1981, 3. Mont Blanc, 4. The heel bone, or calcaneus, 5. Frederick Douglass, 6. Not of sound mind, 7. Chattanooga, Tenn., 1899, 8. Joey, 9. 3,700 miles per second, 10. Pine Valley, Pennsylvania

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You may have heard of bridezilla, but what about momzilla? In a survey by David’s Bridal, 22 percent of respondents claimed that it was the mother of the bride who caused the most conflict when planning the event, while another 22 percent said that it was the mother of the groom. You might want to take these results with a grain of salt, though, considering the fact that the survey respondents were actually brides themselves.

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Fun & Games

Puzzles for kids

Horoscopes Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach. Visit www.sunastrology.com.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

The New Moon in your sign will strongly activate your sense of identity, purpose and selfexpression. Mercury retrograde will actually serve to sharpen your focus. The time is right to entertain new possibilities. This will at least provide fresh perspective. New doors are destined to open this year yet they may be located other than where you have been looking.

Shifts and changes in your relationship life are set to occur. Increased communications is implied. The challenge will be to express your thoughts and feelings authentically, not simply saying what you think others want to hear. Positively, you will experience rich exchanges and sharing that will reveal your beauty to others and theirs to you.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

A great awakening has begun. It is destined to activate a new scope and quality of cooperation.

While this includes others, especially for the sake of business and other practical realities, it also implies cooperation with your own intuitive guidance. The biggest challenge includes accepting that your inner voice has to delete some of your ego to be able to come through clearly.

A weave of experimentation, innovation and invention to make key improvements wherever you feel they are needed will be the result of this New Moon. The focus may be directed to your health, lifestyle in general, your work or job, your family or all of the above. Your faculties of critical analysis are running high. Just be sure to avoid directing them at people you love.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

The spark of new friendships will be the result of this New Moon in Aquarius. These in turn will stimulate new thoughts, ideas, conversations and inspirations too. The influence of Mercury retrograde may produce more intellectual stimulation than actual action and follow through to material realization. But fresh ideas are healthy and it is good to dream and wonder.

Some cycles are more fun and playful than others, like this one. There is also a fine weave of creativity. The biggest issue stands to be pride, causing feelings and scenarios of division and separation-the antithesis of the high point of this cycle. Beyond fun and games and social activities too, this one will end with a bang in your relationships. Aim to fashion it according to your own ideal and desire.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Seeds of change have been sown in your professional life and will affect your public status as well. These will direct you to concentrate with serious and sober intent. The shifts and changes could have the negative effect of activating insecurities. This is a call to be patient and faithful yet also innovative and resourceful.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Some very real shifts close to home are likely now and over the coming weeks. Responding in kind, you will feel inspired to change your overall energy flow and daily rhythm and routine.

Sometimes by simply re-arranging the furniture the effects can feel large and liberating of stagnant energy patterns. Do what you can to activate fresh energy and renewed confidence.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Sometimes the effects of widening our scope and broadening our horizons can leave us feeling overwhelmed and perhaps a little lost. This is what the combined effect of the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde may have on you. Yet, you may feel extra clear and aware, even if in somewhat unfamiliar territory. Concentrate your focus to forge ahead into the unknown.

Many new thoughts, ideas and visions of your future continue to ignite your mind. Over the next few weeks you may even receive rare and profound insights, intuitions, information and messages. These will spark your ambitions to dig even deeper. Seeing through and beyond illusions is part of the plot. The twist is that they may be your own.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

This New Moon marks the time of a potentially powerful cycle of regeneration. Beyond mere change, this implies renewal. The good news is that with a good attitude and sincere efforts you could come out of it better than ever. This will require some extra homework in the way of research and investigation. Yet, reserve the right to keep it to yourself for now.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Financial considerations and other investment strategies are on your mind. Acting now to secure future interests will take on extra prominence. Since Mercury is retrograde, be extra aware and even avoid signing legal contracts. This is a time to shop but not to buy when it comes to long-term commitments. Concentrate on what you want, yet keep an open mind as well.

Tails in Tahoe Tidbit

Ivy

Gracie

Phebe

I’m a lap dog, but I also like to play with other small dogs, and sometimes a calmer large dog.

Part Bull terrier? Jack Russell terrier?

Cattle dog? Spayed, current on shots, chipped. She is a fun, active, happy dog.

Apricot Poodle mix and maybe part Cocker Spaniel. Weighs 23 lbs, 10-years-old, and in excellent health. Gracie loves going walks and car rides.

She is 3-years-old, looks amazing in a lion cut and is declawed. Phebe prefers the company of people over other pets.

Pet Network bschilpp@petnetwork.org 775-832-4404

Tahoe Vista Shelter (530) 546-1990

WARF (775) 338-6631 | wyliec7@aol.com www.tahoewarf.com

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

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Feature

Sierra Stories

by Mark McLaughlin

Billy Kidd loses to longboarder Johnny Redstreake Snowshoe Club. They were impressive. We could beat them, but not by much, with our 1964 state of the art downhill gear.”

After half a century, history can start to get fuzzy even for those who participated, but it’s safe to say that the results at Mount Rose proved once again that over distance, properly waxed longboard skis ride faster than shorter, modern skis.

“ Billy Kidd took the lead

out of the gate, but … about halfway down the track

Johnny Redstreake sailed right past Kidd to take the race.”

Larry McCaffrey

I was held at the snow-covered meadows

n the spring of 1964, an unusual ski race

off the Mount Rose Highway. Some contestants were riding old-fashioned, long wooden skis and holding a single braking pole, while others sported modern alpine equipment. The competition was to determine if the venerable longboard skis of yesteryear were still the fastest way down the mountain, despite decades’ of advancements in composite technology and ski manufacture.

The alpine skiers in this good-natured contest were among the best in the world.

Olympian Billy Kidd was there after his recent triumphant return from the 1964 Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria, where he garnered a silver medal in the men’s slalom. It was the first Olympic medal ever won by an American in alpine skiing. Tahoe City’s Jimmie Huega took home the bronze in the slalom at the 1964 Games to become the second American.

When Kidd showed up at Mount Rose he was packing those same downhill skis that he medaled with at Innsbruck. Lake Tahoe native Dick Dorworth also showed up to represent alpine skiing. In 1963, Dorworth had set a new world speed skiing record of 106.8 mph in Portillo, Chile, thereby becoming the first American to establish a name for himself in this extreme sport. Dick’s good friend Steve McKinney (another Tahoe local) would later set world records of his own, eventually topping out at nearly 125 mph.

Their longboard competitors were two older men from Plumas County, the epicenter for America’s first organized ski racing clubs. Representing the longboarders were Bill Burrell, with towering skis about 11 feet long, and Johnny Redstreake.

Redstreake was an undefeated snowshoe champion who hauled in his own hefty, secretly waxed speed burners.

Reno-based Sierra ski journalist William Berry also was there to witness this classic competition. The event was organized by Reno sports writer and avid skier Don S. (Snowshu) Thompson, who, at age 84, still takes Tahoe ski history to heart. Don admires the legendary skiing mailman John 20

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The Mount Rose race rules were modified to eliminate poling out of the starting gate so skiers just dropped into an immediate tuck and prayed for smooth sailing down the quarter-mile track on spring, corn snow.

After a few practice runs, it was time for Kidd and Dorworth to take on Redstreake and Burrell in head-to-head contests.

Kidd took the lead out of the gate, but Don Thompson told me that about halfway down the track Redstreake sailed right past Kidd to take the race.

In 2007, Thompson visited Billy Kidd where he was Director of Skiing at the Steamboat ski area in Colorado. The two of them got to talking about those Mount Rose races and Kidd laughed: “…a win at the Olympics on new skis and a loss to 50-year-old ones in the same year.”

In a 2006 e-mail, however, Dick Dorworth, remembered the contests somewhat differently, writing: “Bill Kidd and I ran head to head on a straight track up to about 60 mph with guys from the Alturas

FATHER OF SKISPORT Nearly a century before the Mount Rose races, the real Snowshoe Thompson had learned the same lesson. As a skier, John “Snowshoe” Thompson established a remarkable legend that still impresses long after his death in 1876. He not only delivered mail, medicine and supplies throughout the Sierra on his skis, historians credit Thompson as the Pioneer of American Skiing and the Father of Skisport.

In the 1850s, mail sent by ship from the East Coast took months to arrive and the overland routes were shut down by deep snow in the Sierra. Communities in western Nevada were cut off in winter. To remedy this problem, Thompson stepped into the breach and promised to carry the mail back and forth between Carson City, Nev., and Placerville, Calif. It was a bold decision, but Thompson was up to the task.

Tall and strong, he made himself a pair of skis and took on the dangerous prospect of crossing the High Sierra alone in winter.

During the mid 1850s, Thompson skied twice a month carrying a heavy mailbag over the mountains, a distance of 90 rugged miles fraught with the perils of blizzards

and avalanches. His efforts earned him the moniker “Snowshoe.”

In the late 1860s, Thompson read newspaper articles about outrageous speed skiing (90 mph) happening in Plumas and Sierra counties. In 1869, he decided to find out for himself what the so-called longboard racers were all about. The historic skiing contest between Snowshoe Thompson and the skiers from Plumas County provides rare insight into Thompson’s personality and confidence.

The race was held on Feb. 22, 1869, at the La Porte racecourse about 50 miles north of Truckee. Right from the start, trouble lurked for the intrepid mailman.

Thompson had short skis – 7.5 feet long – while local racers rode polished boards up to 13 feet long. The boys from Plumas stabbed the snow with their single poles to quickly propel themselves forward from the starting line and then immediately dropped into an aerodynamic tuck for maximum speed down the course, Thompson stood up and held his pole horizontally for balance.

Unaware of the secrets of doping (waxing) skis for a fast glide, Thompson never had a chance. He was soundly beaten and eliminated from competition on the first day. Thompson did not take his loss lightly.

Thompson returned home and told the Alpine Chronicle newspaper: “I went to La Porte expecting to see some scientific snowshoe [ski] racing, but I was disappointed. It was nothing but ‘dope racing,’ and is unworthy of the name snow-shoeing. It is nothing more than coasting down hill on a sled.”

Thompson challenged the longboarders to a variety of contests including head-tohead downhill racing and cliff jumping. The winning side would get $1,000, but there is no evidence that anyone ever signed up.

The boys from Plumas knew better than to try and take on the Iron Man from Alpine County at his own game. n Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Tahoe Nostalgia LONG LIVE LONGBOARD RACERS Longboard equipment changed little over the decades. The favorite ski length for most racers was about 11 to 13 feet long, and the wood of choice was vertical grain Douglas fir. Bindings consisted of two straps that laced tightly over the toes, while the rider’s high, leather boots fitted securely over a wooden block beneath the instep.

The skis were turned up at the front tip and later models also had a wide, single groove on the running surface. Johnny Redstreake dedication with Bill Berry, Craig Beck and Eleanor Redstreake (all center).

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

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Couple spread joy of outdoors Story by Tim Hauserman

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Valli & Kevin Murnane · a local profile

f you know Kevin and Valli Murnane, well, it seems somewhat crazy to write about the two of them as one inspirational story.

While they have been married for 18 years and both work at the same place (Kevin managing Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, and Valli managing the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association) they are two people with different management styles. And, yet, perhaps it is that yin and yang that makes them a winning combination.

Together they have worked hard to create a little place of community paradise called Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

What makes Tahoe Cross Country special is that they are constantly on the look out for new ideas that will improve the experience of those who go there, and they are especially interested in bringing the joys of cross-country skiing to local children. As if that’s not enough, along with two kids that keep them busy, Valli became an Ironman two years ago and Kevin was set to compete in 2014 when the event was cancelled.

Valli is the no-nonsense, see-what-needs to-get-done, and get-‘er-done kind of person. Kevin’s mind is full of incredible ideas that need time to marinate before they come to fruition or disappear into the ether, but when they do emerge from his brain, they are awesome.

Opening cross-country to kids In the last few years, Valli has helped to dramatically expand Strider Gliders, the after-school, cross-country ski program. It had 40 pre-school to 5th graders enrolled when Valli arrived on the scene and now there are more than 200 kids and 50 volunteer instructors in Strider Gliders. A few years ago, she added a laser biathlon program for the older Strider Glider kids and it became an instant success, with registration filling up every year in just a few days.

Then, seeing that some of those Strider Glider kids had turned into strong skiers, two years ago she pulled off a mini miracle by establishing another instant success, the Tahoe XC Devo and Comp Team.

The Devo and Comp Team is a program that allows kids to up their Nordic game by training year-round with a coach.

“I was told that it couldn’t be done. We

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“ They are especially interested in bringing the joys of cross-country skiing to local children.” went and got a grant from the Kiwanis and Rotary to buy a van to drive the kids around to races,” she says. “Next, we had to find a qualified coach who understands the mission. Then we had to look for sponsors.”

While Valli is quick to credit the people she works with, saying that the key is to hire the right people, she is always ready to jump in and do everything that needs to be done.

Valli also turned a yurt on the edge of the ski area into the Winter Discovery Center, which is now used almost every day in the winter as an environmental education resource for children. All of these Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education programs take money, so a big part of Valli’s job is writing grant proposals and organizing fundraising events to keep things afloat.

Smooth operator Kevin takes on the hundreds of different tasks needed to keep the ski area running smoothly. When it comes to the daily operations at Tahoe Cross Country, the employees

know that if you need to know where something is, or how to do it, you usually need to delve into the mind of Kevin.

Kevin loves to develop innovative ideas to improve the visitor experience. He created a contraption that can be hauled behind a snowmobile that has a grill, tables and workspace to create delicious concoctions on the

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snow at the far reaches of the trail system.

Want to have a meal for 20 out at the Silver Hut? Oh, yeah, they can do that.

When he saw parents struggling to carry pulk sleds (used to pull kids behind you while skiing) from their car to the snow, he had a local roofer put together a pulk sled locker that sits on skis. Parents can lock up their sled, and for the entire season never have to return it to the car. Then, when he saw that the small yurt on the property was only being used for storage, he found some old ski lockers, and had them squeezed into the yurt, and Tahoe XC now has on-snow ski lockers.

And, two years ago, Kevin opened the trail system to mountain bikers for the summer. Mountain Bikers can drive or walk right to the trailhead, rent a bike, grab something to eat, purchase an extra tube and hit the trail.

Perhaps they are proving the old adage that if you want to get something done, give it to someone who is busy. Or, in their case, give it to someone who’s passion for giving people the opportunity to find joy in human-powered exercise, overrides their need for sleep. n Tim Hauserman wrote the guidebook “Cross-Country Skiing in the Sierra Nevada,” and directs the Strider Glider program at Tahoe Cross Country.

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Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Dancing with the Stars Live Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Tom McClain Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

Ngaio Bealum Studio on 4th 8 p.m.

So You Think You Can Dance Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY JAN. 31

1 Don’t Miss Hot Buttered Rum and New Mastersounds at the Crystal Bay Casino on Jan. 30. | 2 Catch the last two showings the “The Baltimore Waltz” at Bruka Theatre on Jan. 30 & 31.

CASINO SHOWS Catch a Rising Star | Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly.

See Tony Woods until Jan. 31, Tommy Savitt from Feb. 3 to 8, and Alycia Cooper from Feb. 10 to 15.

Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Shayla Rivera and Joel Lindley until Graham Elwood and Avi Liberman until Feb. 1, Allan Havey and Joe Dosch from Feb. 4 to 8, and Will Durst and Chris Mancini from Feb. 11 to 15.

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

THEATER “The Game Show Show” | Good Luck Macbeth Theatre “The Game Show Show,” created, co-produced and hosted by Jessica Levity of Homeslice Productions, stars Reno’s most popular comedy troupe, The Utility Players, alongside a variety of other talented Reno celebrities, celebrities, theater personalities, and characters in general. The show, though mostly improvised, is currently being penned by The Utility Players, with direction by Levity. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from Feb. 6 to 28.

“The Hundred Dresses” | Laxalt Auditorium at University of Nevada, Reno

“The Hundred Dresses,” written by Mary Hall Surface and adapted from the book by Eleanor Estes,

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revolves around Wanda Petronski, an 11-year-old Polish immigrant, who wants to have friends like everyone else. Unfortunately, in 1930s small town America she doesn’t fit in easily. When a girl in class begins to tease Wanda, her friend Maddie knows it isn’t right. When the teasing doesn’t stop and the Petronskis have to move away from the town’s prejudice, Maddie is wracked with guilt and soon realizes that allowing her friend to be a bully can be just as bad as being the bully herself. Determined not to let fear get the best of her again, Maddie stands up to her classmates and makes an unlikely friend in the process. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 and 31, and Feb. 6 and 7, with matinee showings at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 8.

THURSDAY JAN. 29 At the Lake Paul Covarelli Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 8 p.m.

Royal Southern Brotherhood Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Timeflies Reno Event Center 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

RL Grime Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

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

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY JAN. 30 At the Lake Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.

Serina Hays Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Lisa Stanos and Friends Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Funky Furry Jungle Fever Dance Party Hacienda del Lago 9 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

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

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

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Rubles Plunge, Hellbusters, Convulsionaires Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Cargo 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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At the Lake Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

The New Mastersounds & Hot Buttered Rum Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

The Guess Who Montbleu Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Masters of Illusion Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

Junior Reid, Natural Vibrations, Karlos Paez Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Crash Kings, My Goodness, Vague Choir Cargo 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Tom McClain Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:45 p.m.

SUNDAY FEB. 1 At the Lake Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015 Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

MONDAY FEB. 2 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

TUESDAY FEB. 3 At the Lake Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Halestorm Knitting Factory 7:30 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

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

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 4 At the Lake Baron Von Remmel Azzara’s Italian Restaurant 6 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Silverstein Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

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

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

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

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

DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 5 At the Lake Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Mountain of Funk w/Lettuce Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Lewis Black

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

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

Excision Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

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

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 6 At the Lake Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.

Chi McClean Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Mountain of Funk w/The Floozies Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Lewis Black Montbleu Casino 9 p.m.

Feb. 6 | 9 p.m. | $68.50 Montbleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

KNOWN AS the king of the rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. n

Reno & Beyond Pipes on the River Trinity Episcopal Church 12 p.m.

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

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

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Tribal Seeds Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

Reno Music Project Showcase Walden’s Coffeehouse 7 p.m.

World Dance Night Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

Roni Romance & DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10 p.m.

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

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Feb. 7 | 9 p.m. | $25 | 21+ Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

KELLER IS a fan favorite and his looping shows always bring something a little unexpected full of fun originals and off-the-wall covers. The Motet are a funky bunch, proving with every show that funk is not even close to dead with their infectious blend of afrobeat, disco, jazz and soul. n

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Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Grand Sierra Xtreme Sports Bar 10 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Justin Berkman Pioneer Underground 7:30 p.m.

Dancing with the Stars Live Silver Legacy Expo Hall 8 p.m.

“Memphis” Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 8 p.m.

SATURDAY FEB. 7

FROM SAN Diego, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Tribal Seeds’ unmatched musical talent and authentic sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as their art form has reached people of all ages. n

The Guess Who

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Mountain of Funk w/Keller Williams & The Motet Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

DJ SN1, DJ Rick Gee Harrah’s Peek Nightclub 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

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DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond

At the Lake

Hallie Kirk Comma Coffee 1 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

Hellyeah Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I w/Sapphire Dancers Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Roni Romance, DJ Dragon Eldorado BuBinga Lounge 10:30 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Comedy & Dance Justin Berkman Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:45 p.m.

“Memphis” Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 & 8 p.m.

SUNDAY FEB. 8

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Kevin Tokarz Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m. (2nd Tues.)

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

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

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Blues 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chris English Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Carson Station Casino 7 p.m.

Jam w/First Take Singer Social Club 7 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 11 At the Lake DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Paul Guttman Concert Series St. Theresa Church 3 p.m.

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

DJ Parties DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

THE GUESS Who, the band that became Canada’s first international rock music superstars, began in 1962 in Winnipeg as Chad Allen & The Reflections. Although membership in the group has changed through the years, they have remained musically consistent behind the strengths of original members. As they perform hit after hit in concert, it is easy to see and hear why The Guess Who remain one of today’s most sought-after touring attractions. n

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TUESDAY FEB. 10

At the Lake

Jan. 31 | 9 p.m. | $45.50 Montbleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

MONDAY FEB. 9

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

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

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

At the Lake

Reno & Beyond

Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | $14 | All ages Knitting Factory | Reno, Nev.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance “Memphis” Pioneer Center for Performing Arts 2 & 7 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Jamie G John Ascuaga’s Nugget Cabaret 7 p.m.

DJ Terry Melody Grand Sierra’s Xtreme Sports Bar 8 p.m.

Justincredible Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Billy Star Open Jam Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

Gong Show Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 12 At the Lake Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Mr. D Mellow Fellow Gastropub Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

The Grid 9:30 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Erika Paul Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Open Mic w/Dale Poune or ller Plan b: Microlounge 7 p.m.

OTEP Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

First Take MidTowne Wine Bar 7 p.m.

Tom Miller Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

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

DJ Parties DJ Teddy Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Honky Tonk Thursdays with DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Locals Night w/DJ 2wice Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Funky Furry Jungle Fever Dance Party

Reno & Beyond

Reno & Beyond Colorless Blue Louisiana Kitchen 1 p.m.

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

Moon Gravy 3rd St. Blues 8 p.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Silver Legacy Silver Baron Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

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

Paul Guttman Concert Series Shepherd of the Sierra 7 p.m.

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

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

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

Big Smo, Haden Carpenter Cargo 8 p.m.

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

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Jan. 30 | 9 p.m. | 21+ Hacienda del Lago | Tahoe City, Calif. $5 before 10 p.m. | $10 after 10 p.m.

STEP INTO the laser-fired, bass-driven, funk-fueled party ark where animals from all landscapes from the jungle to the sea embark on a flood of bangin’ beats and bass heavy soundscapes. AfroQBen’s beats are infused with his own live instrumentation, vinyl samples and futuristic synths resulting in some booty shakin’, electro-funk-hiphop-reggae-house music. n

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Tahoe Truckee

Venues

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

Spotlight

by Jenn Sheridan

Dance collective explores new stages

CARNELIAN BAY

2015 SEASON Kinetech Arts Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema

Gar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

CRYSTAL BAY

7th annual Winter Season

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

March 6 | 7 p.m. & March 7 | 2 & 7 p.m.

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

HOMEWOOD

July 22-24 | Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

New Chamber Ballet

INCLINE VILLAGE

Oct. 15-17 | 7 p.m. | Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema

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

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

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

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

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

TAHOMA West Side Pizza (530) 525-4771

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

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Courtesy of Kinetech Arts

I Bryce Walsh and Sage Quinn are runt’s a Friday morning and Maia Baehr,

ning through the moves to a dance they are choreographing. There are giggles and grace as Christin Hanna, artistic director at Tahoe Youth Ballet, explains the inspiration behind the dancer’s movements.

Lifelong friends, the three girls are students at Squaw Valley Prep Charter School. The school’s flexible schedule gives them the opportunity to pursue an extra dance class and they’re using it to choreograph their own piece for the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective’s 7th annual Winter Season on March 6 and 7. Hanna provides the framework allowing the girls to create their own work.

for three days of modern, contemporary and traditional dancing. The years that followed brought increased attention to the area and the program from throughout the dance world. Today, Hanna receives cold calls from dancers looking to perform in Lake Tahoe.

“As we brought in more guests, it became obvious the name wasn’t representative of all we do,” said Hanna.

Her long-term goal to build a full season of performances is taking shape under the newly formed Lake Tahoe Dance Collective. In addition to offering continued opportunity for classes and workshops for dancers in the community, the Collective will bring performances from visiting companies, as well as self-produced shows.

2015 DANCE SEASON This year kicks off with a presentation of Kinetech Arts (presented by Tahoe Weekly) in The Other Sight on Feb. 7 at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. The Other Sight is a multifaceted collage of situations inspired by personal anecdotes, images, beliefs and current events that concern all of us exploring the effect of public surveillance on our psyche and bodies.

The work was developed as part of the Resident Artists Workshop at KUNSTSTOFF arts, choreographed by Daiane Lopes da Silva in collaboration with the dancers; technology by Weidong Yang; visual art by Raymond Larrett; featuring dancers Daiane Lopes da Silva, Irene Hsiao, Qinmin Liu, Priscilla Park, Diane Mateo and Rebecca Rose Robinson-Leviton. The company’s work includes dance performances that interact with technology using open-source code, scientific theory and the inventions of the company’s engineers.

Look for the 7th annual Winter Season in March featuring new works by Con-

“ The Other Sight is a multifaceted collage of situations inspired by personal anecdotes, images, beliefs and current events.”

“I want to give them the view that choreography is not just about coming up with the steps,” Hanna says. In fact, my presence in the studio is part of the experience.

Following the rehearsal, the girls take the time to explain their work to me. Inspired by the book “Paper Towns” by John Greene, and snippets of poetry from Walt Whitman used in the book, the girls dance to invoke the emotion they felt while reading. For them, the project is a chance to share and expand on a mutual passion.

LAKE TAHOE DANCE COLLECTIVE IS BORN Following a busy career as a freelance artist in New York City, Hanna returned to North Lake Tahoe and founded Tahoe Youth Ballet to offer young dancers in the community the chance to work with professional teachers, choreographers and dancers.

The name pays homage to the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, a studio that revived the small town it called home and grew to be one of the premiere ballet schools in the country. It was the inspiration for what Hanna hopes to create in Tahoe City.

Since 2008, Hanna has worked to create opportunities for professional dancers to teach and perform against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. In 2012, Tahoe Youth Ballet hosted the first Lake Tahoe Dance Festival bringing professional dancers and performers to the lake

A key part of this expansion is a partnership with the new Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. The new venue will provide a permanent location for the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to host shows, performances and workshops throughout the year. Currently, the Collective is working on a fundraising campaign to purchase portable staging, lighting and audio equipment, which will help them save the money spent on renting the equipment for each performance. Visit tahoeyouthballet.com for more information on how to help.

stantine Baecher, Hanna and Christopher McDaniel, and danced by the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective and guests artists Alex Castillo and Christopher McDaniel of Los Angeles Ballet. This summer, the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival returns in July with three days of intensive workshops and performances, and in October the New Chamber Ballet takes the stage at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. n Tickets and season passes are available at laketahoedancecollective.com.

MU SI C NOT ES Audition for ‘The King and I’ | Auditions for “The King and I” are Feb. 3 at the Community Arts Center in Truckee with children ages 13 and younger at 3:40 p.m. and with older children and adults at 6. Call (530) 582-7720.

Get tickets for BottleRock | Tickets are on sale for the BottleRock Music Festival in Napa featuring headliners Imagine Dragons, No Doubt and Robert Plant. Visit bottlerocknapavalley.com.

Burning Man tickets on sale | Register for tickets starting Feb. 11, with sales starting

Januar y 29-Februar y 11, 2015

Feb. 18. Low-income ticket program applications open March 4. Visit burningman.org.

Support TOCCATA | TOCCATA Tahoe hosts two Soiree Musicale Fundraisers featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn on her legendary Red Stradivarius Violin on Feb. 7 in Zephyr Cove and on Feb. 14 in Incline Village. The cost is $125 per person. Visit toccatatahoe.com.

Dave Matthews comes Tahoe | Dave Matthews will play Harvey’s Outdoor Arena on Sept. 9, with tickets on sale Feb. 13. Visit harveystahoe.com.

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TAHOE DINING:

flavor

Stir It Up

RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, REVIEWS & MORE

Tasty Tidbits

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Cream Soup

Courtesy Bar of America

either all as in vegetable puree or one or two things such as broccoli puree or zucchini roasted red pepper puree. Too many ingredients and you’re not going to discern the different flavors.

I like those flavors to stand out, but in a way that they complement each other.

I soups and chowder (visit TheTahoe-

n my last article, I talked about broth

Weekly.com to read the article). With the cream soups, the group that I didn’t get to in the last edition, there can be room to add to the menu, such as a grilled cheese sandwich. This group is the most versatile because it is lighter and can be as good cold as hot. And, just because it’s called a cream soup doesn’t mean there is any cream in it.

Cream may certainly be added to any of these soups to add body and richness, but it is the blending that gives it its name. In fact, most restaurants will call it a puree, such as a broccoli puree, rather than cream of broccoli soup.

If I’m making a soup using harder vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower, I’ll keep some flowerets to add at the end for garnish and a little crunch. I do like to give the flowerets a quick blanching, immediately cooling them completely as I did with the rice and noodles in the last article, and then adding them before serving.

I start a cream or puree the same way as I started the broth soup, by sautéing the onions and garlic in butter on medium high heat.

The only time I don’t use onions and garlic is if the puree is something with a delicate flavor that would get overpowered, such as asparagus. I’ll add the veggies I’m using according to hardness just as I did with the broth soup, letting them sauté until they start to soften.

When it comes to cream soups, I try to keep it simple, and keep it to the vegetable in the name of the puree, such as broccoli puree or cauliflower puree rather than broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and celery puree. To me, it’s

“ Too many ingredients and you’re not going to discern the different flavors. I like those flavors to stand out, but in a way that they complement each other.”

Once the vegetables start to soften, add the potatoes (I like peeled reds) and let them sauté for a few minutes. Once they start to soften, add the stock and bring to a boil, and then turn down to a low simmer.

Once everything is cooked, it’s time to puree. Take your time. Do not fill the blender more than a third full, especially on the first batch until you see how much it expands. Once the blender is a third full, use a rag or towel to hold the lid on securely and give it a pulse or two before turning it to full blend. I’ve seen more messes and burns from blending soup in too big of batches than you can believe.

Once the soup is pureed, I’ll add any fresh herbs and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. You will notice that besides having no cream, I didn’t use any roux to thicken it, relying on the potatoes to do that instead.

All that’s left now is to add the flowerets and any other garnish. Enjoy. n Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Stir it Up, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at smitty@chefsmitty.com or (530) 412-3598.

Bar of America reopens with specials, events The Bar Of America has reopened its doors following an extensive remodel. New floors, bathrooms, lighting and kitchen equipment are just a few of the highlights of the project. The crew worked hard to maintain the Bar of America’s iconic look while updating its fixtures.

The old Bank of America vault was removed in favor of expanded restrooms and kitchen.

Managing owner Tom Turner put an emphasis on retaining the character of Bar of America while improving the safety and utility of the space. “One of the most important things about the remodel – it still looks like Bar of America,” he said in a press release.

Bar of America features Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with Fish Taco Fridays every week from 6 to 9 p.m. with food and drink specials, snow gear giveaways and a raffle. Live music is held every Thursday to Saturday.

On Feb. 4, enjoy the monthly Whiskey Tasting at 5 p.m. with a trio of whiskeys to enjoy.

There will be special menu selections for Valentine’s Day, and come in red carpet attire for the Feb. 22 Oscar Party starting at 5 p.m. For more information, visit barofamerica.com.

Dinner in the yurt with Chef Dale

Enjoy happy hour at Truckee Tavern

Chef Douglas Dale of Wolfdale’s will create a delicious three-course dinner to be enjoyed at the Pacific Yurt at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area on Jan. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Winter Discovery Program. On Feb. 14, Chef Doug Baehr of Uncommon Kitchen will be preparing the benefit yurt dinner. The price is $70 per person for each dinner and space is limited.

For more information or to make a reservations, call (530) 405-6689.

Truckee Tavern & Grill is offering Happy Hour specials Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the bar with food available at 5 p.m. Drink special include $1 off all draft beer, wine by the glass, specialty cocktails and $5 well drinks. From the kitchen, guests can expect the half-pound cheeseburger topped with aged white cheddar offered on the dinner menu, along with three new dishes – the housemade Pappardelle Pasta with Bolognese, BBQ Chicken Wings and a Classic Wedge Salad. For more information, visit truckeetavern.com.

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Live Music Happy Hour!!

3-5pm Mon-Thurs

All Winter

$4 Microbrew Drafts, $6 House Wine, $5 Well Drinks and a huge happy hour food menu!

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Local Flavor

Tastes

Wine Time

by Priya Hutner

Cedar House Pub at Granlibakken

T

House Pub is what gives this restau-

he rustic, old school vibe at the Cedar

Wines paired with American tapas “ Bite offers a wonderful food

rant its charm. The dining room is woody and warm with a high, vaulted ceiling and a massive fireplace.

I ventured out with Eric Petlock for this Tastes adventure.

Always happy to highlight favorites of the establishment I write about, manager Chelsea Forsman suggested two of their specialty cocktails to start off the evening.

Eric had an Egg Nog Martini and I had the Cedar House Pub Manhattan.

We shared two appetizers, a Roasted Beet and Chevre Stack, served with layers of beets and creamy goat cheese, topped with fresh basil, greens and cranberry vinaigrette and the Baked Brie wrapped in a puff pastry and served with a warm, homemade apple compote.

and wine experience with

touch of urban sophistication and style.”

Trip Tip Steak with Bordelaise sauce.

Chef Ron Ebers came by our table to chat about the restaurant. He has been preparing meals at the Cedar House since 1982 and says that he still loves what he does. His favorites from the menu are the French Onion Soup and the Chicken Schnitzel, both house specialties.

“ It is very family oriented here.

People come back to enjoy what we offer.”

For dinner, I had the Vegetarian En Papillote entrée, which was stuffed with butternut squash, quinoa, spinach, mushrooms and red peppers served with a mornay sauce along with a side of brown rice and asparagus. Eric had the Tri-Tip Steak entrée, topped with Bordelaise sauce and served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. For dessert, we had the Gelato Trio with Vanilla, Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel gelato.

The Vegetarian En Papillote.

Gelato Trio features with vanilla, chocolate and sea salt caramel.

Chef Ron says that he loves the quaint and quiet atmosphere of the restaurant.

“It is very family oriented here. People come back to enjoy what we offer,” he explained.

CEO Ron Parson and Chef Ron both agree that Cedar House Pub is one of the best-kept secrets on the West Shore.

The restaurant offers Two-for-One entrees available the first Friday of every month throughout the ski season and is open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

With daily specials and an extensive wine list, the Cedar House Pub is a cozy place to dine, and the relaxed atmosphere allows for lingering at your table without feeling harried. It’s a great place to sit by the fireplace after dinner and enjoy some wine and music. n Cedar House Pub is located at 725 Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City. For more information, call (530) 583-4242 or visit Granlibakken.com.

by Lou Phillips

Zinatics will adore the 2012 Wild Thing.

S visitors have made Bite! in Incline ince 2007, locals and in-the-know

Village one of the most popular spots on the North Shore. It has the décor, atmosphere, small plates, and, yes, the vino that attracts people looking for a night out.

Enter through the red velvet curtain and you might think you’re in a trendy spot on Union Street in The City. The lounge area is a great place to people watch, run into friends or meet new ones. Several bistro tables surround the u-shaped bar (especially designed for eye contact and flirting), and an adjacent formal dining room completes the picture.

Proprietors Brooke and Thomas McCarthy know hospitality, and you’ll find no detail too large or small for their team.

They offer an ever-changing wine and

food selection, so if you don’t see the exact pairings below, just ask their knowledgeable staff for similar suggestions.

Off to the South of France with the 2013 Toulon Roussanne varietal at $7 by the glass or $28 for the bottle. This white wine has bright citrus notes along with flavors of roasted nuts and shortbread. This is a nice pairing for any of their creative salads.

A small stretch of the Loire Valley in France is the home of world-class Chenin Blanc, and the Vouvray commune is most famous for these wines. The 2012 Champalou Vouvray at $36 a bottle is a shining example as it is full of white flowers, chamomile, white peach and mineral flavors.

Magical with the roasted root vegetables or the signature sweet potato fries.

Back to California for the 2011 Lucia Pinot Noir. The Santa Lucia Highlands is one of the Grand Cru (great sites) of California for Pinot Noir, and Lucia is a project of the Pisoni family, who are the long-time ambassadors of this part of Monterey. This is a rich version with ripe red fruits, Damsom plum, vanilla and a whiff of smoke. A classic salmon match.

Zinfandel, with its big body and warm flavors, is a great cool-weather companion.

Vintner Carol Shelton specializes in this varietal from various prime patches of California. The 2012 Wild Thing at $10 for the glass and $40 by the bottle is from Mendocino and backs up its dark berries and plum with an earthy, brambly, feral streak that Zinatics will adore. This wine begs for one of Bite’s savory short rib dishes.

Whether flying solo or with a group of friends, Bite offers a wonderful food and wine experience with touch of urban sophistication and style. For details, call (775) 831-1000 or visit bitetahoe.com, and tell ‘em that Tahoe Weekly sent you. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Wine Time columns.

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrees Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday 5-6:30 p.m.

In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694

pianetarestauranttruckee.com

Kings Beach Lunch Specials Daily Early Bird Special 4-6pm

Dinner Special 4-10pm

$3.50 Margaritas $3.50 Dos Equis $2.50 Draft Bud

25% Off Mexican Combo Dinners

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-4539 8345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach Januar y 29-Februar y 11, 2015

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Restaurant Directory

B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

Alpine Meadows CREST CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

150 Alpine Meadows Rd.

RIVER RANCH

Variety Grill

Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264

(530) 581-3037

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ

Café

1115 Tunnel Creek Rd.

(775) 298-2502

B L

B L D

VILLAGE PUB

American

848 Tanger St.

(775) 832-7212

L D

L D RA

WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD REST.

Seafood

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-6777

L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

Variety

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8072

B BR L RA

Carnelian Bay

Kings Beach

C.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL

Pizza/Grill

5075 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4738

L D

GAR WOODS

California Grill

5000 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3366

BR L D RA

ANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265

OLD POST OFFICE

Homestyle Café

5245 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3205

B L

APIZZA BELLA

Pizza

WATERMAN’S LANDING

Café/Eclectic

5166 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3590

B L

BROCKWAY BAKERY CALIENTE

Crystal Bay

8160 N. Lake Blvd.

L D

(530) 546-2301

L D

Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2431

B L

Southwestern

8791 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-1000

L D RA

CHAR PIT

Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3171

L D

BILTY’S BREW & Q

BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore

(775) 833-6748

D

CHINA EXPRESS

Chinese

8501 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7788

L D

BISTRO ELISE

Italian Bistro

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

B L D

THE GRID

Bar & Grill

8545 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-0300

L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE

24-Hour Café

The Tahoe Biltmore

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 831-0660

B L D

HIRO SUSHI

Sushi/Japanese

8159 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4476

D

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE

Variety Grill

8338 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3315

L D

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

Donner Summit THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

BR L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 426-3904

B L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

(530) 426-7661

L D

Incline Village

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

L D

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

Northstar THE CHOCOLATE BAR

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

NORTH OF THE BORDER

Tahoe/Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1787

B L D

BLUE FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli

L

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli

28

Olympic Valley

D RA

(775) 831-4999

L D

KT BASE BAR American Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

PLUMPJACK CAFE

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200

D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

(530) 583-6300

L

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

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B L

L D

L D

Local Flavor 22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

L D

B L D

Tahoe City

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO.

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

FULL BELLY DELI

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

JAVA SUSHI

Sushi

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

JAX AT THE TRACKS

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOCKSIDE 700

Wine Bar/Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

THE MOUNTAIN BISTRO (Hotel Truckee Tahoe) Bistro

11331 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4525

L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer)

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

B L D B L

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

B L

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

B L

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

STELLA’S

Old Country

10918 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-5655

D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6554

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

Tahoe Vista

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

(855) 559-2458

L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4281

D

(530) 546-7744

B L D

SANCHO’S

Mexican

6883 North Lake Blvd.

7019 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

Truckee

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

West Shore (530) 525-2992

L

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

GRILL AT HOMEWOOD Grill Homewood Mtn. Resort Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

L D

BILL’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-0599

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

WA SHE SHU GRILL (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

L

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D D

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

10004 Bridge St.

(530) 587-2161

L D

Food Trucks

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3123

B L

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

(530) 587-2000

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

(530) 414-4836

L

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

The Village at Squaw

B L

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café

L

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9900

L D

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DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

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(530) 587-3557

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EL TORO BRAVO

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

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Dining Guide CREATIVE AMERICAN DINING IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish • Filet Mignon • Organic Chicken Local Seasonal Produce • Unique Winter Addition

Special Valentine’s Additions served Feb. 13-15 Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 16 years Celebrating 29 years

Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

THE SOULE DOMAIN Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

Steve Soule Head Waiter

530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe

Old Range Steakhouse INNER 5PM

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Jason’s | American

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | M/C, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19.

Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers glutenfree pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

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7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

PRIME RIB • AGED STEAKS RIBS • CHOPS • KING CRAB LEGS

Las Panchitas | Mexican

GRILLED SALMON

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

(530)546-4800 7081 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista Between Kings Beach & Carnelian Bay

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Italian

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf Course Breakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:00pm

2-for-1

Good for breakfast & lunch everyday

Buy one entrée, get second of equal or lesser value FREE with this coupon. Expires 02/12/15

Happy Hour

4-6pm - Everyday All night on Tuesdays !!!

Martini Mondays ! $6 all night

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

www.spindleshankstahoe.com

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191

Happy Hour 5-9pm Fridays

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

Every Saturday in January, enjoy a different live Maine lobster special with our Saturday Night Live promotion. Lobster pot pie, lobster rolls, lobster sausage … you won’t want to miss this! Pair with a fine wine from our extensive, award-winning, wine list. Limited availability. Call (530) 587-9455 or reserve online at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa | (530) 587-9455

TAHOE VISTA

Old Range Steakhouse | Vintage Steakhouse

Originating in Chicago, Old Range offers the meat and potatoes crowd huge steaks featuring Midwestern, heavy-aged, corn-fed beef. Try the barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken combo, filet mignon, king crab legs, giant fresh Iowa pork chops or the house specialty – old-fashioned, salt-roasted prime rib. Enjoy the welcoming, cozy redwood interior, pewter tableware and beautiful lake view from every table. Private cabin room available.

7081 N. Lake Blvd., across from the beach, Tahoe Vista | Dinner starting at 5 p.m. | Reservations advised | VISA and AMEX | (530) 546-4800

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Sausages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

To be included in the Dining Guide, call Annmarie Snorsky at (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

Cedar House Pub at

Full bar, live music, dinner specials, kid-friendly items, affordable pricing Open 5-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays

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Try our Fish & Chips or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself!

Serving fresh fish, salads, chowder & more.

$3 Well Drinks • $5 House Wine

Thank you North Tahoe and Truckee for voting us Best Seafood!

Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

5-9PM FRIDAYS

CedarHousePub.com 530.583.4242 Tahoe City, CA 30

| Fine & Casual

10089 West River Street · Truckee

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