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Kid’s Activities & Crafts Room

February 14 - 21, 10 AM to 9 PM Palisades Room, next to the Village Front Desk Arts & Crafts along with games like Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey and board games.

Plus ski movies & family movies with popcorn!

SATURDAY - 2/14

SUNDAY - 2/15

FRIDAY - 2/20

EVERY DAY - 2/14 TO 2/21

Valentine’s Day Cookies All Day - Wildflour Baking Company

Free Kid’s Crafting 1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky Dory

Free Kid’s Crafting 1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky Dory

Hula Hoop Challenge All Day - Fireside Pizza Company

Après Ski Music 2 to 4PM - Village at Squaw Valley

Kid’s Photo Booth 2 to 5 PM - Rocker@Squaw

Personalize a heart shaped cookie with a Valentine’s Day poem

Big Truck Day 10:30AM to 2PM - Alpine Meadows

Check out and sit in a real live snowcat and snowmobile!

Kid’s Party in the Plaza 1 to 4PM - Village at Squaw Valley Free face painting & Family friendly music by “Forget the Roses”

Free Kid’s Crafting 1 to 4PM - Everything Hunky Dory

Create your own free Valentine's Card or Souvenir Button

Kid’s Deck Party 2 to 4PM - Alpine Meadows Lodge DJ Treez and Cookie Happy Hour

Light up the Night Until 7PM - SnoVentures

Nightubing and Mini-Snowmobiling, last tubing session starts at 6 PM

Create your own free Souvenir Button

Family friendly music by “Chi McClean”

Create your own free Souvenir Button

Take a silly photo with your friends!

MONDAY - 2/16

SATURDAY - 2/21

Big Truck Day 3 to 5PM - Squaw Valley

Crazy Helmet Day

Check out fire trucks, snowcats, bulldozers and a giant snow blower!

THURSDAY - 2/19 Big Truck Day 3 to 5PM - Squaw Valley

Check out fire trucks, bulldozers, snowcats and a giant snow blower!

Hula Hoop for one minute straight and get a FREE soft serve Ice Cream

Climbing Wall 11AM to 4PM - SnoVentures

Try it out! No experience necessary

All Day - Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows Decorate your helmet for the slopes

Free Kid’s Crafting 1:30 to 5PM - Everything Hunky Dory Create your own free Souvenir Button

Après Ski Music 2 to 4PM - Village at Squaw Valley Family friendly music by “A Thousand Years at Sea”

Light up the Night Until 7PM - SnoVentures

Nightubing and Mini-Snowmobiling, last tubing session starts at 6 PM

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What’s Inside

Boreal | Tucker Norred

FEBRUARY 12-25

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

Account Executive Annmarie Snorsky sales@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 100

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DIGITAL EDITION

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

Don’t forget to snap photos are your fun times and post them on Instagram for a chance to win 5 free lift tickets in our #CreateYourAdventure contest @TheTahoeWeekly.

Post your photos by March 4 to enter to win a SnowBomb Platinum Pass.

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

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

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

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06 Lake Tahoe Facts 09 Sightseeing 10 Events 12 Snow Trails 14 Downhill Skiing 22 Puzzles 14 Warren’s World 23 Horoscope 15 Cross-Country Skiing 25 Entertainment Calendar 16 Activities 27 Spotlight 16 Announcements 28 In the Groove 17 Powder Report 18 For the Kids

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Entertainment Editor & Associate Editor | Social Media Manager Jenn Sheridan entertainment@tahoethisweek.com, ext. 104

Several recent storms have blanketed the region in fresh powder just in time for Sugar Bowl 75th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 14 at Judah Lodge with live music, a benefit raffle, giveaways and more. See Events for details.

Tell us how you’re enjoying Tahoe for a chance to win a SnowBomb Platinum Pass with five free lift tickets in our #CreateYourAdventure contest. Post your photos @TheTahoeWeekly #CreateYourAdventure until March 4. On the cover, a skier enjoys a freshly groomed run at Sugar Bowl. Photography by Cath Howard, courtesy SugarBowl.com.

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Truckee Donner Lake

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

Donner Summit BOREAL

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Tahoe Vista

DEEPEST POINT

Marlette Lake

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY

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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’

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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.

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Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

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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

South Lake Tahoe

Shoreline: 72 miles Stateline HEAVENLY

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

Lake Tahoe

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

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.

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.

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

Alpine Meadows

> The Pacific Crest Bowls

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

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

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> 49er

Best known for its terrain parks, Boreal also offers quick groomers off the 49er lift.

Enjoy laps while watching the park rats throw down from the lift. | rideboreal.com

> Crystal Ridge

Named one of the World’s 100 Best Ski Runs by CNN Travel, Crystal Ridge is a must-stop run for scenic views and photo opportunities. Stop at the summit and snap a picture of Lake Tahoe and Washoe Lake before heading down the trail. At times, skiers may feel like they are skiing into Lake Tahoe due to the stunning views. An intermediate trail, this is perfect for family photos. | diamondpeak.com

Donner Ski Ranch

> The Face

Northstar

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

Kirkwood

Squaw Valley

> The Wall

Those looking for a knee-shaking experience should head up Chair 10 to The Wall.

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

Mount Rose

> The Chutes

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

Northstar

> Sugar Pine Glade

Northstar | “Sugar Pine Glade is a

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

hidden powder stash that sometimes holds fresh snow for days after a storm.”

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> Ridge Run

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

Homewood

> Rainbow Ridge

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

> KT-22

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

Sugar Bowl

> Silver Belt Gully

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

Diamond Peak

hether it’s rolling groomers, scenic views or adrenaline-pumping steeps you seek, Tahoe has it all.

We’ve rounded up some of the best runs at each resort to create the ultimate winter.

Wax those skis, buckle those boots and see how many of these runs you can carve up this season.

Story by Jenn Sheridan

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

> Huckleberry Canyon Gates

Those seeking an off-piste adventure should head to Huckleberry Canyon for a side-country experience. Accessible from five back-country gates at the top of Grandview Express, the Huckleberry Canyon is 320 acres of cliff drops, cornices, rock chutes, open bowls, gladed runs and powder pillows.

Not for the faint of heart. | sierraattahoe.com

Soda Springs

> Cream Puff

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

Tahoe Donner

> Mile Run

Beginners can enjoy practicing their turns on the Mile Run. This lengthy trail wraps around the ski area boundary giving first timers the chance to practice technique.

More advanced riders may enjoy Skip’s Plunge, which takes riders on an adventure through the trees. | tahoedonner.com n Check with local resorts for conditions on these and other runs.

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Fat bike your way through winter

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

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

What is a fat tire bike? The simple answer is that it’s a mountain bike with really big tires. The tire footprint is three times as large as a regular mountain bike. And, while normal mountain bike tires are pumped to 35 psi, fat bikes have only 8 to 10 psi. This all leads to more surface area hitting the snow or dirt, and thus better traction.

It’s like driving an OHV onto deep sand.

You need big, soft tires to get you through the soft stuff. Surprisingly, while the fat bikes look huge, they only weigh a few pounds more then a regular mountain bike.

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

The Gravity Shop tahoegravityshop.com (530) 581-2558

Royal Gorge Cross Country royalgorge.com (530) 426-3871

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

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

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

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

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

“ I can climb almost anything

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

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

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

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

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

The bikes “have certainly taken off in the last year,” says Kevin Joell of the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

“Slowly we’ll see more resorts getting on board. Many large resorts such as Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole have embraced fat bikes and been quite successful. Fat bikes could have a huge benefit to a resort in the shoulder season when coverage is too spotty for XC skiing.”

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

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

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

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

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Out & About

Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

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

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

Donner Summit

Truckee

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

On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours.

A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

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

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

High Camp

Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe City

North Shore

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

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

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

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

Museums

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

Emigrant Trail Museum

Truckee

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

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Extended hours holiday periods Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org A great place for kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science and art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months and the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features a local history exhibit focusing on 1870 to 1970, along with a “Bonanza” exhibit, in the 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

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.”

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

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

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

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-footlong skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 40”-121”

Base Depth: 34”54”

10,000’

Visitors’ Centers 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.

Readings taken on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 22“-48”

Squaw Valley Base Depth: 18”-42”

Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 14”- 53”

9,000’ 8,000’’ 7,000’ 6,000’

Februar y 12-25, 2015

LAKE TAHOE

Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,222.40 | Elevation in 2014 6,223.60 6 223 60

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Events

Cath Howard | Sugar Bowl

Courtesy Sugar Bowl

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 FRIDAY-SUNDAY Snowcat tours Homewood

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

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

EVERY THURSDAY Conversation Café Incline Village

Well Being massage skincare •

Featuring SkinCeuticals and Dawn Lorraine Organic Skincare Products

Yoga • Gift Shop • Workshops (530) 546-3335

8571 N. Lake Blvd. Kings Beach Ca

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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.

EVERY FRIDAY Improve skating skills Tahoe Donner

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.

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.

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Telemark workshops Northstar

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

Ripperoo Parade Northstar

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.

Last Tracks Incline Village

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 until April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. Intermediate level only. 21+. $34.

RSVP diamondpeak.com.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Free skate ski lessons Tahoe City

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

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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.

Out & About

EXPLORING Cold Water Survival talk Truckee

The Truckee Civil Air Patrol will be hosting a cold water survival talk at 6 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport with Jerry Gilmore of the North Lake Tahoe U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. A video presentation is hosted by Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, professor of Thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Q&A follows.

(530) 587-4119.

Winter film series Olympic Valley

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

FEB. 13

Eagle monument unveiling Truckee

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

Parents’ Night Out Incline Village

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

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar

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

Super Bowl ad talk Truckee

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.

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Avalanche education Truckee

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

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human condition

T Feb. 21 to March 1 featuring avalanche instruc he Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns from

tion, guided back-country, splitboard and snowshoe tours, natural history excursions, Nordic instruction and racing. The festival also includes film, presentation and equipment demos. The Alpenglow Mountain Festival is geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusiasts, offering a range of activities for all interests and ability levels.

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

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Demo Day Norden

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

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

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | AIARE Avalanche Level 1 A certified level 1 classroom and field clinic presented by Rich Meyer from Feb. 21 to 23.

Must attend all three days for certification. $60.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski Tour Led by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigan 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga: Snow Flow Led by local yogi Hanni Schwiesow 7 p.m.-midnight | Dynafit Nachtspektakel A European-inspired ski touring event with catered dinner and drinks. Price TBA

SUNDAY, FEB. 22 8 a.m. | Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge Lake Tahoe’s first fat bike race featuring 5km, 10km and 20km races. $10. New to fat bikes?

Check out this issue’s Tahoe Time to learn more.

9-11 a.m. | Skate Skiing intro A beginner/intermediate level lesson with Ben Grasseschi 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Splitboard Tour Led by certified guide Julian Hanna and splitboard.com 9 a.m.-noon | Natural History Snowshoe Tour Led by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science

MONDAY, FEB. 23

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski Tour Led by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigan 7 p.m. | Snow Safety Presentation Join world-renowned avalanche forecaster, author and head of the Utah Avalanche Center Bruce Tremper for an evening of avalanche safety, trends and technology.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 9 a.m.-noon | Snow Safety Field Session Join head forecaster of the Utah Avalanche Center Bruce Tremper and the Sierra Avalanche Center on a snow study focused upon avalanche safety. Fundraiser for the Sierra Avalanche Center. $25 9-11 a.m. | Skate Skiing lesson A beginner/intermediate level lesson with former Far West Coach Ben Grasseschi 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow Stretch Led by local Tahoe yogi Tammy Graham Noon | Avalanche Beacon Practice

Join Alpenglow

beacon specialist

Jason Layh for

practice and fine tuning 7 p.m. | Backcountry Basics Join forecasters from the Sierra Avalanche Center for an evening of introductory avalanche education

THURSDAY, FEB. 26

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

Family snowshoe class Donner Summit

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

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow Stretch Led by local yogi Tammy Graham 9-11 a.m. | Community Nordic Ski A community classic ski event with Olympian Glen Jobe 9-11 a.m. | Natural History Snowshoe Tour Led by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Splitboard Tour Led by certified guide Julian Hanna and splitboard.com. Splitboards only 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lake Tahoe Nordic Demo Event Try out the latest cross-country ski gear by brands including Salomon, Fischer, Madshus, Atomic, Atlas, MSR, Toko, and more 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Get Out More Tour A mobile education series that brings Skiing and Backpacker Magazine’s authoritative editorial advice to life

Led by Auburn Ski Club’s Dave Eastwood

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski Tour Led by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigan

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

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

Noon | Biathlon Clinic

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

RSVP alpineskills.com.

Historical snowshoe tour Tahoma

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

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

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

Intro to splitboarding Norden

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

Photos courtesy Josh Hejl

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 24 9-11 a.m. | Women’s Skate Skiing A beginner/intermediate level lesson with professional LUNA triathlete Kara Lapoint

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

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 9-10:30 a.m. | Mountain Yoga Snow Flow Led by local yogi Hanni Schwiesow

Februar y 12-25, 2015

9 a.m. | The Great Ski Race Lake Tahoe’s premiere Nordic race celebrates its 38th Anniversary 9 a.m.-1p.m. | Guided Backcountry Ski Tour Led by Points North Heli guide Jeff Dostie and Alpenglow owner Brendan Madigan

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Group Wedding Ceremony Northstar

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

75th Anniversary Party Norden

Sugar Bowl celebrates its 75th Anniversary at Mt. Judah Lodge with live music, prizes, drinks, raffle and more. Visit sugarbowl.com.

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

Truckee

Winemaker event Tahoe City

TAHOE MEADOWS

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 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.

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

Stargazing Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts telescopic viewing with Star Guide and poet Tony Berendsen starting with a guided snowshoe tour at 5 p.m. Features laser tour of the night sky and viewings with Celestron telescopes. $59, $42 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Full Moon Yurt Dinner Tahoe City

Tahoe Cross Country hosts Full Moon Yurt Dinner with guest Chef Dough Baehr to benefit Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. (530) 583-1430.

Black Tie & Tales Northstar

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

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe hosts its annual Black Tie & Tails benefit at The RitzCarlton with a black-tie optional event from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Bring your canine companion to this red-carpet event with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music, dancing and more. $175.

Limited tickets. RSVP (530) 582-2468.

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

FEB. 14-15

South Lake Tahoe

Avalanche workshop Norden

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.*

All activities are weather dependent.

Moonlight snowshoe & dinner Alpine Meadows Enjoy a snowshoe tour and Alps-inspired meal at Alpine Meadows’ mid-mountain Chalet with a snowshoe hike from Alpine Meadows Lodge to The Chalet, with a four-course dinner.

Seating times at 5:30, 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. $69 adults, $35 child. RSVP (800) 403-0206.

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

TAYLOR CREEK

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.

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| Saturday-Saturday

Kid-O-Rama Area venues

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows host the 6th annual Kid-O-Rama with street parties, live music, cookie happy-hour, free face painting, kid-approved game and craft room, and Big Truck Day from 3 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 19 in the Village at Squaw Valley and on Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alpine Meadows. Light Up the Night will take over the SnoVentures Activity Zone with snow tubing and mini-snowmobiling from 4 to 7 p.m. at Squaw Valley on Feb. 14 and 21. Tubing lanes will be lit with colored lights and there will be free glow sticks. See For the Kids in this issue for details.

Visit squawalpine.com.

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

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| Sunday

Avalanche clinic Norden

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

Avalanche workshop Norden

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

Anderson Ridge Tour Norden

Alpine Skills International hosts an Anderson Ridge Tour starting from Mount Lincoln. $165, does not include one-way Sugar Bowl lift ticket.

RSVP alpineskills.com.

Bartender competition Homewood

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

Family Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts a family snowshoe tour for all ages and ability levels with hot chocolate and cookies. $49, $29 12 and younger, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Full moon snowshoe Incline Village

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

Twilight Snowshoe Tour Northstar

Northstar hosts a Twilight Snowshoe Tour at 5 p.m. through the forest down to the Village, then enjoy music, s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leash OK. $52, $36 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. Visit nortshstarcalifornia.com.

Transceiver clinic Olympic Valley

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

FEB. 16

| Monday

Guided run, trunk show Olympic Valley

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

FEB. 17

| Tuesday

Mardi Gras Celebration Northstar

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

Whiskey Dinner Northstar

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

Out & About Looking for a place on the Lake?

By the Lifts? In the Forest?

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FEB. 20

| Wednesday

Silver Peak tour Olympic Valley

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

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 Eat to Your Heart’s Health. Free. (530) 582-7419.

Family Story Time Incline Village

Mael Passanesi

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.

Contact me for a list of all available properties.

No obligation. Courteous, non-scripted response guaranteed.

| Friday

Peak performance talk Olympic Valley

David Wright

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

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| Friday-Sunday

Avalanche education Truckee

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

FEB. 21

| Saturday

Skier: Lynn Kennan Photo: Hank DeVre

Mountain Festival Area venues

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

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

FEB. 19

| Thursday

Toddler Story Time Incline Village

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

Tahoe Weekly mixer Tahoe City

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

Canine companion talk Incline Village

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

Lake Tahoe Railway talk Truckee

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

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

Andesite Ridge hike Donner Summit

Carmen Carr hosts a free, guided hike to Andesite Ridge. Call for directions. (530) 550-5192.

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Backcountry Experience Incline Village

Mickey’s

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.

Big Mack charters • year-round sportfishing • all gear provided • 43’ sportfisher

Scavenger hunt Olympic Valley

$90* $850

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

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S’moresapalooza Northstar

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

Winemaker event Olympic Valley

Uncorked Squaw Valley hosts a winemaker event from 5 to 7 p.m. with Kirk Venge of Venge Vineyards. $10 tastings. Visit teloswine.com.

(530) 546-4444 or (800) 877-1462

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Clicquot in the Snow Olympic Valley

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

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

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes.

College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday.

Take 3, Ride Free.

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

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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Ski film career

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Truckee

THE RESORTS

CHILD CARE

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

| TheTahoeWeekly.com

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

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

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

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

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

“ I was able to do the same thing for a resort just over the ridge from Squaw Valley called

Alpine Meadows that worked for John Riley to parlay my

film into his new ski resort.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’ve been asked quite often if I had my career to do over, would I change anything?

The only thing I would change would be to get along with a lot less sleep and make a lot more movies. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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Twilight Snowshoe Tour Northstar

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

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

Glowstick parade & carnival Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts the Children’s Glowstick Parade and carnival. Details TBA. Visit tahoedonner.com.

Snowshoe Star Tour Tahoe Vista

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

RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com.

Squaw Valley Prom Olympic Valley

Ocean’s Eleven is the theme for the 11 annual Squaw Valley Prom starting at 8 p.m. at Olympic House featuring six bars, live music, a bigtruck headwear sew on site, photo booth, screen printing, videos, drink specials and more to benefit High Fives Foundation and CHARITYSMITH. Sells out. $100 couple, $200 single.

Tickets squawvalleyprom.com.

FEB. 21-22

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Benefit ski days Norden

Auburn Ski Club hosts benefit ski days for the Sierra Avalanche Center with $10 trail passes.

Tickets online only sierraavalanchecenter.org.

50th Anniversary Event Donner Summit

Come celebrate Boreal Mountain Resort’s 50th anniversary in style with a beer garden, ski and snowboard races daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., live music from 3 to 8, and more. Visit rideboreal.com.

Summit Deck & Grille Can Fest Northstar

The Summit Deck & Grill Can Fest comes to Northstar from noon to 3 p.m. located on top of Mount Pluto, steps away from the tops of the Comstock and Backside lifts. Taste award-winning can brews from 21st Amendment Brewery, Oskar Blues Brewery, Anderson Valley Brewing and Great Basin Brewing Company. 21+ only.

Accessible to skiers and snowboarders only, no foot passengers. $20 includes four beer samples and lunch. Visit northstarcalifornioa.com.

FEB. 22

| Sunday

Mountain Festival Area venues

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

RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Snowshoe hike Area venue

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

RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

Ski tour Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts Paco’s Ski Fondo tour featuring a long course for the adventurous and a shorter course for the less energetic with lunch and a raffle drawing. $30 adults, $20 18 and younger. Visit tahoedonner.com.

FEB. 22-23

| Sunday-Monday

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

AUBURN SKI CLUB

| Monday

Mountain Festival Area venues

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

FEB. 24

| Tuesday

Trails 10

(530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

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BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

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(530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com

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Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

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

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

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(530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

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Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

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Heart Health talk Truckee

(800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

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

RSVP alpenglowsports.com.

FEB. 25

| Wednesday

Mountain Festival Area venues

(530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

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

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

Dr. Suess Story Time Incline Village

(530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Trails 60 miles

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

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

Groomed 20 miles

Wine dinner Olympic Valley

KIRKWOOD

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

FEB. 26

| Thursday

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS

(209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com 3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

KM 80 Acres 4,200 Groomed 80 KM

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Trails 5

(530) 541-4660 x717

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Groomed several times a week.

Groomed 7 KM

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA

Trails 18

(530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com

Mountain Festival Area venues

Trails 24

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

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

(530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

KM 11

Toddler Story Time Incline Village

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

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ROYAL GORGE

Trails 60

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.

Steam Party Incline Village

Incline Village Library hosts a Steam Party from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring new science, technology, engineering, art and math toys to try out.

(775) 832-4130.

Business mixer Truckee

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

Backcountry Film Festival Tahoe City

The Winter Wildlands Alliance brings the 10th annual Backcountry Film Festival celebrating the human powder experience through film to Tahoe Art Haus. The festival includes fulllength films and short clips from some of the best production companies. See Spotlight in this issue. Trailer winterwildlands.org.

Get Our More Winter Tour Truckee

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

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

Acres 600 Groomed 35 KM

(530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

KM 200+

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

Offers snowbiking & snowkiting.

Acres 7,500

SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov Winter camping (call for availability). Guided crosscountry and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK

Groomed 200+ KM Trails 9 KM 18 Acres 400 Groomed 18 KM

KM 18.7

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

Groomed 3 KM

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

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9444, x2 | tahoedonner.com Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Opens at 7 a.m. for passholders Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days only). *Weekends & holidays.

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Out & About

Activities

Call ahead for pricing & schedule.

TRUCKEE

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

Announcements

Matt Peterson | Boreal

SLEDDING & TUBING BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City.

Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.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

DONNER SKI RANCH

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 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.

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

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

TAHOE CITY

PUBLIC POOLS

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

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

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

MOUNT ROSE

ICE SKATING

Boreal celebrates 50th with Banked Slalom

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

AAUW hosts Kids & Horses talk

Join creative writing workshop

Bill Pifer will be the North Tahoe AAUW guest speaker from Kids & Horses on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Tahoe Yacht Club. This facility/organization was founded in 1999 with its mission to provide safe and educational equine-assisted therapeutic riding to children and adults with disabilities. Everyone is welcome to this informative and inspiring meeting. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information, contact northtahoeaauw@gmail.com.

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

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.

Enter SnowFest Parade The annual SnowFest Parade in Kings Beach takes place at 11:30 a.m. on March 7. The parade features entries from local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Spectators are invited to enjoy a day of SnowFest activities following the parade.

To participate in the parade, call (530) 5469000. For more information, visit tahoesnowfestival.com.

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

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

Gatekeeper’s museum seeks items The Gatekeepers museum seeks new items for an exhibit celebrating area resorts.

The list includes ski suits and swimsuits from the 1900s to 1970s resort brochures pre-1990s and early photographs of resort exteriors and interiors, as well as resort items. For more information, call Rebecca at (530) 582-1762 or e-mail rebecca@ gatekeepersmuseum.org.

*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

Powder Report

David Clock Photography | Courtesy Rahlves Banzai Tour

Support the Incline Bike Project

Jibs 4 Kids expands

Incline Bike Project is committed to the promotion of bicycling in North Tahoe and is circulating a petition for a pump track and bike park in Incline Village.

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

Jibs 4 Kids is a freestyle competition geared toward kids ages 12 and younger at Homewood. The competition is open to kids of all skill levels with the goal of improving park riding abilities and celebration a passion for snowsports. This season the event has expanded to include events on Feb. 14 and March 14. For more information, visit skihomewood.com.

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

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

SCHEDULE Every Wednesday 55+ ski clinics diamondpeak.com Every Friday & Saturday Ripperoos Rail Jams northstarcalifornia.com

Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Race

northstarcalifornia.com

Jibs 4 Kids skihomewood.com Feb. 15 Chuck Lyda Biathlon auburnskiclub.com Feb. 16 President’s Club Freestyle auburnskiclub.com

Feb. 21 Butterbox Rail Jam

northstarcalifornia.com

Chutes Fest skirose.com Feb. 21-22 Banzai Tour rahlvesbanzai.com Feb. 21-March 1 Mountain Festival alpenglowsports.com Feb. 22 Ski Fondo tahoedonner.com Snow Bike Challenge alpenglowsports.com

Feb. 25 Avalanche workshop

sierravalancecenter.com

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

Camp Richardson hosts cocktail race Camp Richardson hosts the popular Snowshoe Cocktail Race scheduled this season on Feb. 21 and March 21. There’s no entry fee, just come and enjoy this fastpaced race with cocktail in hand. For more information, visit camprichardson.com.

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

Take the Fat Bike Challenge Alpenglow Sports has announced the Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge on Feb. 22 at the Tahoe Cross Country Center. Lake Tahoe’s first fat bike race features 5km, 10km and 20km races. The entry fee is $10.

This new event is part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. For more information, visit alpenglowsports.com.

Auburn Ski Club hosts races Auburn Ski Club hosts the Chuck Lyda Biathlon on Feb. 15 with a stadium youth race, a 4.5K Novice race and a 12. 5K pro race.

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

Join Banked Slalom for Boreal’s 50th Celebrate Boreal Mountain Resort’s 50th anniversary and support the High Fives Foundation during the Banked Slalom and Brewfest on Feb. 21 and 22 featuring costume races to benefit the High Fives Foundation. The races include two runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days followed by music and an après party at 3 p.m. featuring a beer garden and awards. The Great Snowboard Race will be on Feb. 21 and the Great Ski Race will be on Feb. 22. The cost is $25 and competitors may purchase a lift ticket for $36. Space is limited and registration will be taken on the day of the event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Base Lodge if slots are available. For more information or to register, visit rideboreal.com.

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

Tahoe Donner offers fun tours, races

Join the Trail Talk series

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts the Paco’s Ski Fondo challenge is a tour or a race featuring a long course for the adventurous and a shorter course for the less energetic on Feb. 22. Lunch and a raffle drawing are included. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for participants ages 18 and younger.

Join the fun during the Cross Country Junior Nationals by joining the Junior Nationals Challenge race on March 12. This is a fun, 1.5km youth and 5km adult race for locals and visiting families and coaches.

The race is followed by a wine tasting and appetizers. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those 18 and younger.

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

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

Learn back-country basics Sierra Avalanche Center is offering an evening of avalanche awareness education coupled with an inspiring slide show by special guests with a workshop at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City.

The show will cover the basics of 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.

The 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.

Februar y 12-25, 2015

Join Ripperoo’s Rail Jam

Kids 12 and younger can join the Ripperoo Rail Jams on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Northstar Resort. The introductory park clinic is free to kids on skis or snowboards and includes instruction from Northstar’s Ski and Ride School coaches. Kids 12 and younger will learn the fundamentals of how to tackle his or her first rail slide and receive tips on how to ride other terrain park features. Kids also will learn general terrain park etiquette and safety. Guests must bring equipment.

All participants must have parents sign a waiver and be accompanied by a parent at all times. The rail jam is subject to weather and conditions. Classes run every Friday and Saturday until March 28. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

Tahoe Donner hosts fun 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. 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 two-race run and $1 per additional run. For more information, visit tahoedonner.com.

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Out & About

FREE BOWLING

each person who bowls 2 games at regular price gets a 3rd game free with this coupon

For the Kids Bowl Incline North Shore’s Complete

Courtesy Squaw Valley

Family Recreation Center VOTED BEST POOL ROOM ON THE NORTH SHORE! Automatic Scoring “Bumper Bowling,” Video Arcade, Billiards, Video Poker, Cocktails, ATM, Full Swing Golf Simulator 920 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village (775) 831-1900 email: bowlink@aol.com Coupon good for the entire party.

Limit 1 free game per person per visit.

Not valid with other offers.

Not valid for league or tournament play.

Smoke Free Every Day!

Squaw, Alpine host Kid-O-Rama

The Weekly MARKETPLACE Advertise anything under the sun starting at $20 per column inch

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Residential & Commercial

HEALTH & BODY

(530) 546-5995, ext. 100

CONVENIENCE STORES

MICRODERMABRASION | EXPERT WAXING BOTANICAL FACIALS & PEELS

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 1/4-lb. HOT DOGS, 40-oz.

SLURPEE or BIG GULP Expires 02/26/15. Limit one coupon per person per day. Not good with other offers.

Non-negotiable. May not be exchanged for cash.

No cash value.

530.412.0446

Your North Tahoe 24-Hour

Cara Mia Cimarrusti

CONVENIENCE STORE

Esthetician/Owner

425 N. LAKE TAHOE BLVD #17 TAHOE CITY , CA. ABOVE THE BLUE AGAVE

at the light at Tahoe Blvd. & Village Blvd., Incline Village NV OPEN 24 HOURS

HELP WANTED

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Full-time, year-round position available at Tahoe City Marina. Must be computer proficient, have administrative experience, excellent customer service skills and be willing to work weekends May through October. Pay is DOE. Send resume to info@tahoecitymarina.com 18

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

DAILY 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Kids’ Crafts and Game Room 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | CLIF Kid Climbing Wall 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Fireside Hula Hoop Challenge

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

Craft station 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Big Truck Day 1-4 p.m. | Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating 1-4 p.m. | Kids’ Party in the Plaza 1- 4 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting 1-4 p.m. | Face Painting 2-4 p.m. | Kids Deck Party & Cookie Happy Hour 4-7 pm. | Night tubing & mini snowmobiles

The smallest of fans are invited to explore heavy-duty machinery, including grooming machines and snowmobiles during Big Truck Day at Alpine Meadows on Feb. 14 and on Feb. 16 and 19 at Squaw Valley.

Everything Hunky Dory is hosting a free kids’ craft station on Feb. 14, 15, 20 and 21 at Squaw Valley.

FEB. 16 3-5 p.m. | Big Truck Day

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

FEB. 21 All day | Crazy Helmet Day 1:30-5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting 2- 4 p.m. | Live family friendly music 4-7 pm. | Night tubing & mini snowmobiles

FEB. 14

FEB. 15 1:30- 5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting 2- 4 p.m. | Live family friendly music

FEB. 19 3-5 p.m. | Big Truck Day FEB. 20 1:30-5 p.m. | Free Kids’ Crafting 2-5 p.m. | Kids’ Photo Booth

KidZone hosts holiday camp

Truckee sports programs offered

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

Volleyball for girls in grades 3 to 8 will be offered from Feb. 23 to April 18. The fee is $80.

Guppy and parent swim classes for kids ages 6 months to 1½ years also is offered. This is a four-day class on Saturdays starting March 7.

The cost is $36 per session.

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

Family workshops offered KidZone Museum is offering a family workshop for all ages from 10 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 14 with Love Creations to make a vase with flowers available for sale. Free for members or with admissions. Non Toxic Cleaning Supplies will be offered on Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Learn the benefits of non-toxic cleaners, while making products with the kids designed for children and families to make things together.

The cost is $5 per family. For more information or to register, visit (530) 587-5437.

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

Kids camp offered Kindred Art offers full-day classes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Ski/Skate Week from Feb. 16 to 19. Each day includes a project, hike and cooking session. Classes are $45 per day and open to students ages 5 to 14. Daily projects include multimedia design, cooking classes, jewelry workshops and painting classes.

Advance registration is required. For more information, call (530) 205-7336.

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

| TheTahoeWeekly.com

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

Shortcut James Shay | Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Embodied Place” opens at SNC “Embodied Place: Observations & Notations” is a group exhibition juried by San Francisco artist Amy Franceschini and Sierra Nevada College Fine Arts Professor Russell Dudley running until Feb. 27.

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

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

Paint, wine tasting for Valentine’s Day The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering an evening of wine tasting and guided painting with The Painted Vine, on Feb. 14. The concept of Date Night is to provide participants with a guided lesson that helps novice artists work toward creating a masterpiece that they can be proud of while spending quality time with someone they love.

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

in person to Marine Dageville, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161.

For more information, call (530) 582-7700.

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

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

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

Truckee seeks artists for storm drains The Town of Truckee is seeking an artist to design the concept and paint a storm drain, with the goal of showcasing storm drains that flow into the Truckee River. The Town of Truckee would like to provide a creative solution to inform residents to not dump anything down the storm drains, and to remind them doing so harms the natural environment. The storm drain is be painted in May. The competition is open to artists and design professionals. The budget is $1,000, which covers the cost of materials plus remuneration for the artists. Artists may submit multiple designs. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on March 15.

Submissions may be mailed or delivered

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

Fab ‘n’ Funky Art show, sale 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.

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

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

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

Feb. 15 Call to artists Truckee Open Art Studios Tour

Feb. 13 Opening reception Truckee Community Rec Center

Feb. 22

Fab ‘n’ Funky art show North Tahoe Arts Center

Feb. 27 Reception & panel Sierra Nevada College

Until Feb. 27 “Embodied Place” Sierra Nevada College

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

March 8 Painted Vine West Shore Café

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

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

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

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

March 15 Call to artists Town of Truckee

Until March 31 “Rock” Truckee Community Rec Center

Until Aug. 31 David Stollery III Tahoe City Library

Until Dec. 31 Northern California artists The Ritz-Carlton

Mondays Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center

Ritz-Carlton features regional art

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,

Painting & wine tasting Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Until Feb. 23

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Call to artists for art tour

Feb. 14

Painted Vine West Shore Café

Lion Heart Art Show returns

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-artlake-tahoe or call (510) 652-4085.

Art Events

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Arts North Tahoe Arts Center

Wednesdays Kids nature art & notebooks Truckee Rec Center

Thursday

Falls Lucy Isbell | Truckee Community Recreation Center 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.

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

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

Flagg announces book release Keoki Flagg, a world-renowned fine art and extreme sports photographer, announces the release of his forthcoming book, “Elemental.” His unique limited edition photographs cover a range of subjects and span all seven continents, including Antarctica. “Elemental” is a 25year retrospective of his favorite prints.

Pre-sales are now available at gallerykeoki. com for a discounted price of $59.95.

Regular price will be $75. Limited edition signed and numbers gift boxes will be offered for $695, with a pre-sale price of $495, which includes a limited edition photograph. The book will be released in late summer, with a pre-release kick off on March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery.

Additionally, Keoki’s art will be on display at the Tahoe City Visitor Center starting March 1. For more information, visit gallerykeoki.com.

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Kids ceramics Truckee Community Arts Center Sculpture & handbuilding Truckee Community Arts Center

Art tours The Ritz-Carlton

1st Friday First Fridays Riverside Studios Adult Open Studio Salvaged

RENO Feb. 13 Kevin Karl Galena Creek Visitor Center Senior art workshop Nevada Museum of Art

Until Feb. 15 John James Audubon Nevada Museum of Art

Until March 4 Laura Garcia Wildflower Village

March 5-May 4 Liz Penniman 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

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Fun & Games

Puzzles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

Just like your fingerprint, your tongue print is unique.

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

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

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

1. A hare, 2. Dr. Christiaan Barnard, 1967, 3. Spain, 4. The pula, 5. Jupiter, 6. Antihistamine to treat allergies, 7. Anne Boleyn, 8. Vulcan, 9. Mertz, 10. Early 17th century

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“Bigamy is having one wife too many.

Monogamy is the same.”

–Oscar Wilde

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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)

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

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

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

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

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

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

Sweet dreams are floating in your mind.

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

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

A review of your place in the world continues.

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

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

A process of deep sharing is a main focus now. Yet woven within this close and cozy feeling is the need also to perpetuate your own sense of individuality. This could be a tricky balancing act.

The first key as ever is awareness. Like the particle within the wave you can acknowledge and even assert your uniqueness. However, right now it is more about the wave.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

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

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

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

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

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

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

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

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

Tails in Tahoe Kilo

Patches

Gracie

Kiki

Kilo is dog friendly, people friendly, and horse friendly. He can be shy at first but within minutes he will roll over for a tummy rub.

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

Low maintenance, very easy guy to have around.

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

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

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

Pet Network (775) 833-0273 www.petnetwork.org

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

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

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

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

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

“ The club has had more National

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ost of us take it for granted that the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Champions and Olympians than any other ski club in

America, including Kristin Krone, Eric and Sandra

Poulsen, and Bob Ormsby.” would not open for the upcoming winter.

Yes, there had been plenty of tourists, but nearly all of them had slept and ate on the Southern Pacific’s Snowball Special passenger cars, which made the Tavern facilities unprofitable. Matthew’s news was a setback for the fledgling winter sports industry at North Lake Tahoe, but other larger wheels were turning that would soon propel the area into the national spotlight.

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

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

Yosemite had opulent lodging at the Ahwahnee Hotel, Lake Placid promised to construct modern facilities, and Lake Tahoe promoters boasted of a $3 million bankroll that could build anything that the International Olympic Committee wanted.

Optimistically, organizers started calling the Tahoe Tavern winter sports facility Olympic Hill. Ultimately, Lake Placid was picked because of its location in upstate New York’s snow country, and it had a long history of winter sports.

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

Stay tuned for Part II. n LEARN MORE If you’re interested in learning more about the story of the region’s impact on winter sports, visit the Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.

North Shore local and Olympic historian David Antonucci, along with Sacramento area physician Stan Batiste and his wife, Maryann, have put together a comprehensive display of artifacts, memorabilia and photographs. The 1,800-square-foot exhibit is free to the public and includes a tribute to current and past Tahoe-area Winter Olympians and prominent skiers. n Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more Sierra Stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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

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

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

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

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Entertainment

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Music SCENE

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

CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015 CASINO SHOWS Catch a Rising Star Silver Legacy The club that helped launch the careers of some of today’s top comedians hosts new comics weekly.

See Alycia Cooper until Feb. 15, Gino Bisconte from Feb. 17 to 22, Adam Hunter from Feb. 24 to March 1 and Mick Foley on March 24.

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

“Madame Houdini” Eldorado Showroom The art of magic has been dominated by men for centuries. Only a handful of strong, talented female magicians have ever succeeded in the highly competitive field of grand illusion. For the first time in the United States, audiences will see one of the most glamorous and 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 until Feb. 28.

FESTIVAL & EVENTS Brew HaHa Artist Village Expansion John Ascuaga’s Nugget A longtime area favorite, the 2015 Brew HaHa on Feb. 13 at JA Nugget will shake things up with live music by Jelly Bread and MoJo Green and a VIP Brewers’ Reception beginning at 7 p.m. Brew HaHa isn’t just about the beer. The Artist Village has tripled in size and will be a highlight of the evening. Some of Reno’s best artists will be there to explain their craft and interact with the crowd.

Bryce Chisholm, Josie Luciano, Erik Holland and Pan Pantoja to name just a few of the 20 artist who will be on hand. Tickets are $50 for general admission or $65 for VIP tickets. Cost of entry will include entertainment, a commemorative beer pint tumbler and beer.

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03 1 Don’t miss Los Lobos at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Feb. 21. | 2 Justin Rupple headlines DisMANtled at the Pioneer Underground on Feb. 21.

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

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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.

At the Lake Bias and Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ 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.

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 Plan: b Microlounge 7:30 p.m.

Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 13 At the Lake Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.

Pyle of Zen Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Lucas and Darci Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Andy Frasco Shaffer’s Mill 8 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Chum: A tribute to Phish Crystal Bay Casino 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Northstar Village 2 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.

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

Paul Guttman Concert Series Good Shepherd Church 7 p.m.

Mojo Green & Jelly Bread JA Nugget 7 p.m.

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Iration Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

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

Ramon Ayala Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

St. Paul & the Broken Bones Cargo 9 p.m.

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

Brody Jenner & William Lifestyle Lex Nightclub 10 p.m.

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

DJ Rick Gee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G Grand Sierra 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 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.

SATURDAY FEB. 14 At the Lake Andy Frasco Sugar Bowl Resort Groove Foundry North Tahoe Event Center 8 p.m.

Jefferson Starship Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Party w/Arty Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m. continued on page 26

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Entertainment CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015 Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Authority Zero Knitting Factory 6:30 p.m.

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

William So, Edmond Leung Silver Legacy Casino 8 p.m.

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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

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

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY FEB. 16 At the Lake DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Reno & Beyond Daniel Jackson

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

SATURDAY FEB. 14 CONTINUED

Mardi Squaw Squaw Valley 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Northstar Village 2 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

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

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle Comma Coffee 5 p.m.

Bill Davis Louisiana Kitchen 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

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

SUNDAY FEB. 15

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Kate Voegele, Leroy Sanchez Knitting Factory 8 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.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance “Hunted” Peppermill Casino

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At the Lake Paul Guttman Piano Series Cornerstone Church 3 p.m.

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

Paris Blohm Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Northstar Village 2 p.m.

DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

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

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

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Megan Eldorado Roxy Bistro 4:30 p.m.

Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.

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.

TUESDAY FEB. 17 At the Lake Saint Gabriel Celestial Brass Band Northstar Village 1 p.m.

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

Open Mic The Grid 9:30 p.m.

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Entertainment

Spotlight 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. 18 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.

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

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

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

Future Strange 1up 8 p.m.

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

DJ 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.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 19 At the Lake Band of Lovers Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ 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.

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

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

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

Bluff Calller, Cad Bane, Post War Knitting Factory 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January 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. 20

Film festival

explores winter adventure

Courtesy Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival

WHEN Feb. 26 | 7 p.m.

ADMISSION Price TBA WHERE Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema | Tahoe City, Calif.

T adventures during the Alpenglow

ake a break from the human-powered

At the Lake

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

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

Live music Gar Woods 4 p.m.

Dan Copeland Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Chi McClean Uncorked Truckee 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

The Suffers Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Northstar Village 2 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

Montbleu 9 p.m.

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

The Backcountry Film Festival was started in 2004 to highlight the efforts of the Winter Wildlands Alliance. The nonprofit gives a voice to skiers, snowboarders, winter mountaineers and others who advocate for issues that impact winter back-country areas.

The organization works to promote and preserve winter wildlands while encouraging responsible, human-powered recreation.

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

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

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

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

Lynne Colvig & Kevin Tokarz Rapscallion 6 p.m.

Rocky Tatarelli Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

Mayhem, Game Genie, RV Motorhome Knitting Factory 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ 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 Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

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

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

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

“All the films are donated and anyone can submit,” said Shelley Pursell, who works as the events and outreach coordinator for the Winter Wildlands Alliance.

Films must focus on human-powered exploration during the winter and must tell

MU SI C NOT ES

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

Februar y 12-25, 2015

Funds from the Backcountry Film Festival are donated to partnering programs that support likeminded goals.

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

In addition to the Backcountry Film Fest, Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema will host two avalanche safety presentations with Bruce Temper of the Utah Avalanche Center on Feb. 24 and 25 during the Alpenglow Mountain Festival. n For more information and tickets, visit tahoearthauscinema.com.

dreamed of being a lead in a play. “Pyretown” was specifically chosen for Evan and features a lead that is confined to a wheelchair.

The show runs from March 26 to 29. For tickets, visit goodluckmacbeth.org. n 27

Entertainment CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015

Iration

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

IRATION IS an alternative/reggae group of musicians formed in Isla Vista. A deep-rooted reggae influence is fused with elements of rock and pop to create smooth original sounds that keep listeners’ feet moving, hands swaying and hearts beating.

All members met while growing up in Hawaii but formed Iration after reconnecting in Santa Barbara. They have since released three full-length albums. n

Reel Big Fish

Jonathan Thorpe

w/Less Than Jake

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

REEL BIG Fish was one of the Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the mid-90s. Like most of their peers, the band was distinguished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humor, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and metallic shards of ska.

Less Than Jake is still making cannonballsized splashes in the deep end while many of its peers timidly eye shallow waters.

Their newest release, “Greetings and Salutations,” are pure unfiltered LTJ, Sunny ska mixed with barn-burner punk rock. n

Jelly Bread

“Tribute to the Funk”

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

JELLY BREAD’S musical alchemy blends a dash of alt-rock with soul and funk, yet is thoroughly steeped in Rock-Americana.

The band’s chameleonic playlist is highlighted by dual vocals, four-part harmonies, in-the-pocket drum and bass grooves, swampy lap steel guitar, dirt-under-the-fingernails guitar licks, and take ‘em-to-church organ that is downright appetizing. n 28

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

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DJ 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.

The Point 9 p.m.

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

Comedy & Dance “The DisMANtled Tour” Pioneer Underground 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Craig Ferguson Silver Legacy Casino 8 p.m.

FRIDAY FEB. 20 CONTINUED

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.

SATURDAY FEB. 21 At the Lake Live music Northstar Village 3:30 p.m.

Los Lobos Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Squaw Valley Prom Squaw Valley 8 p.m.

Live music Bar of America 9 p.m.

ALO w/T Sisters Crystal Bay Casino 9 p.m.

Dead Sarah Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Northstar Village noon PlumpJack Café & Bar 2 p.m.

Northstar Village 7 p.m.

Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

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

Open Mic & Karaoke Montbleu 9 p.m.

“Hunted”

SUNDAY FEB. 22 At the Lake IrieFuse Boreal Mountain Resort 2 p.m.

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

DJ Parties Northstar Village 2 p.m.

DJ JBird Harvey’s Cabo Wabo 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke The Grid

Reno & Beyond

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.

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.

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

THE BORDERLINE haunting burlesque cirque experience at EDGE Nightspot, “HUNTED,” will explore romance, attraction, sex appeal, appreciation, love, madness and even obsession. All of the things we hunt for and lust after in life.

Prestige is featuring some exciting acrobats/specialties that have not yet been seen in previous EDGE premieres, including new aerial acts by Siren Society, interactive audience participation, comedic relief and featured singer Ashley Kepler. n

Entertainment

Tahoe Truckee

CALENDAR | January 29-February 12, 2015

Venues

Squaw Valley

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

Prom

CARNELIAN BAY Gar Wood’s (530) 546-3366

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

CRYSTAL BAY 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

THIS YEAR’S Squaw Valley Prom will feature world-class musical performers, a bigtruck Headwear Sew on Site store, a Bending Branch photo booth, screen printing from Lone Mountain Printing, video and entertainment from GoPro, as well as drink specials from Tuaca Liquore Originale, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Coors Light and Red Bull.

Andy Frasco and the UN, a sound classified as party blues with a touch of barefoot boogie, will headline the multistage event. DJ Chris Clouse and Ryan Lucero, along with special guests DJ Silver Boombox Thief, Mary Poppin’ and DJ Carlo will all be spinning tracks and setting the tone to accompany the “Ocean’s Eleven” theme. n

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

INCLINE VILLAGE 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

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for Reno & Beyond venues.

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.

Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 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.

MONDAY FEB. 23

WEDNESDAY FEB. 25

At the Lake

At the Lake

DJ Parties Boogie Nights Montbleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Pastime Club 9 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 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.

TUESDAY FEB. 24 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.

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

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

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

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

The Vampirates Shae’s Tavern 6 p.m.

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

Corky Bennett Reno Polo Lounge 7 p.m. (1st Wed.) Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Lounge 7 p.m.

Craig & Terri Glen Eagles 7 p.m.

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

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

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

DJ 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.

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

El Cortez Lounge 9 p.m.

Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.

The Point 9 p.m.

West Second Street 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB. 26 At the Lake The Bourgeois Gypsies Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ 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.

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

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

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

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January 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.

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Igniting social change & outdoor recreation Story by Jenn Sheridan

Jennifer Gurecki · a local profile

Jennifer Gurecki | Photo by Mael Passanesi

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t’s 11 a.m. on a Sunday and Jennifer Gurecki has just boarded a plane in Nairobi, Kenya. She’s finished a nearly month-long trip where she guided two groups through the towns and villages in the country while engaging with members of Zawadisha, a nonprofit founded by Gurecki that provides microloans to the women of Kenya.

In between flights, she’ll be busy following up with her second company, Coalition Snow, which builds skis and snowboards for women designed by women.

“For a really long time, I’ve been interested in how things can be different for women and challenging the status quo,” said Gurecki.

Unsatisfied with the traditional roles many women face around the globe, Gurecki seeks to build a foundation from which other women can create change.

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At the time, companies providing microloans were becoming popular, but many of them were not managed in a way that benefitted the poor, and particularly women in poverty, Gurecki says. Gurecki loosely compares the system to the way credit card companies target college students to sign on for debt they may not be able to afford. She set out to change the system. Using her personal savings, she returned to Kenya and lent the first round of microloans. Each loan was large enough to help a business get started, but small enough that the borrower would not be crippled with debt should the business fail.

“I didn’t even tell anyone about it because I wasn’t sure how it was going to work,” said Gurecki.

However the first round was successful with borrowers repaying their loans and seeing a benefit. The program began to grow organically from there.

“Two years ago, we officially became a nonprofit and now we can serve hundreds of women through microloans,” said Gurecki.

In addition to providing capital, Zawadisha works with individuals to provide financial literacy programs, selfdefense classes and healthcare to participants. Through Imprint Adventures, Gurecki provides guided tours to Kenya to help connect those who want to help Zawadisha with the culture and women of the country.

recreational side, less research and design is focused on women-specific gear.

“You spend enough time skiing and snowboarding with women and these themes start to emerge like ‘My gear sucks,’ or ‘I bought these men’s skis because the woman’s stuff was too soft,” said Gurecki.

“It became really obvious that there was this opportunity to become part of this grassroots movement where women were taking ownership over their experiences in the mountains.”

The desire to challenge the norm set in again and Gurecki began talking to women and researching what everyday skiers and riders desired from their gear. Soon she was developing the first prototype and Coalition Snow was born.

It’s fitting that Gurecki returned to Kenya to officially launch Coalition Snow. In November 2013, she summited Mount Kenya and made the first run on a Coalition Snow snowboard while raising $16,355 for Zawadisha.

“ It became really obvious that there was this opportunity to become part of this grassroots movement where women were taking ownership over their experiences in the mountains.”

Starting with Zawadisha She first visited Kenya in 2004. A grad student at the time, she was researching a bottom-up approach to social change. Specifically interested in what women thought they needed to succeed, she found that the women who lived in poverty lacked access to the capital and support they needed to grow a business to support themselves and their families.

“I got hooked. I fell in love with Kenya and knew I wanted to come back, but I didn’t know what to do with that feeling,” said Gurecki, “I was 26 and I didn’t know anything about anything.”

After returning to the States and finishing her masters program, Gurecki began working with Adventure Risk Challenge, an outdoor literacy and leadership program at UC Berkeley. Meanwhile, she stayed in contact with the people she had connected with in Kenya.

“Through my work I became more comfortable. I was making budgets and managing a staff. I felt I was in a position where I could follow up on what I did in Kenya,” said Gurecki.

Jennifer Gurecki launched Coalition Snow during a summit of Mount Kenya. | Courtesy Jennifer Gurecki

Bringing change to the ski industry In between managing a nonprofit that fosters social change, Gurecki’s passion lies in exploring the mountains. Here, too, she found that women’s voices were going unheard in the male-dominated ski and snowboard industry. On the professional side, it is common for male athletes to receive more exposure and higher pay than their female counterparts. On the

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Jennifer Gurecki, right, and Meghan Kelly reach the summit of Mount Kenya. | Courtesy Jennifer Gurecki

The winter of 2013 was spent building and testing prototypes. Gurecki worked with local women around Tahoe to test each design before deciding what the company would produce. Looking to cater to the more aggressive skier and rider, the designs are generally longer and stiffer compared to the gear usually marketed to women.

In the fall of 2014, Coalition Snow launched its first line of skis and snowboards for sale and so far the response is positive.

For Gurecki, she says that the next step is to raise awareness not just for Coalition Snow but also for women to realize they have do have a voice in the ski industry. n Save dough on Coalition Snow’s gear. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com and click on the digital edition of Tahoe Powder magazine for a special discount on Coalition Snow’s women-specific skis and snowboards.

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TAHOE DINING: RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, REVIEWS & MORE

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for additional dining news.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the Mountain In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering on-mountain holiday dinners at two of the resort’s most popular dining destinations on Feb. 14. Couples or families may enjoy a scenic Aerial Tram ride to Squaw Valley’s High Camp for a three-course meal amid panoramic, moonlit views at The Terrace Restaurant and Bar. At Alpine Meadows, adventurous couples and families can enjoy an exhilarating evening under the stars by embarking on the Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner hosted at the mid-mountain Chalet.

For more information, visit squawalpine.com.

Enjoy a fireside dinner for Valentine’s River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant offers specials on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy casual fare by the fireplace or overlooking the river. Specials begin at the bar at 3:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The regular menu also will be offered. For more information, call (530) 583-4264.

Take your sweetheart to West Shore Enjoy in a romantic evening overlooking Lake Tahoe on Valentine’s Day at West Shore with a four-course Sweetheart’s Dinner. The menu is designed for two and costs $100. For more information or to make a reservation, visit westshorecafe.com.

Dinner in the yurt with Chef Dale On Feb. 14, Chef Doug Baehr of Uncommon Kitchen will be preparing a three-course dinner to be enjoyed at the Pacific Yurt at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Winter Discovery Program. The price is $70 per person and space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, call (530) 405-6689.

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

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

Mountain top dinners offered at Northstar Northstar is offering a series of Mountain Table Dinners featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with wine varietals from several wineries. Each dinner takes place at the Zephyr Lodge with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits. The cost is $120 per dinner or $795 for the series. Dinners will be held on Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 13. For more information, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

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Tasty Tidbits

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Sample Clicquot at PlumpJack Enjoy Clicquot in the Snow on Feb. 21 and March 21 at PlumpJack in Squaw Valley. Champagne specials, snow games, giveaways and a photo booth are all accompanied by a live DJ. For more information, visit plumpjacksquawvalley.com.

Enjoy culinary delights at Northstar Enjoy a Fat Tuesday Whiskey Dinner on Feb. 17 with Saint Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band providing authentic, Southern music in The Village as part of the Fat Tuesday celebration, offering guests a taste of New Orleans. Foodies will enjoy an exceptional five-course culinary experience inspired by Southern-flair and perfectly matched with a variety of whiskey pairings at TC’s Pub. Taking the daily 3:30 p.m. s’mores tradition to a new level, Northstar hosts the S’moresapalooza on Feb. 21 to celebrate all things s’mores featuring a variety of complimentary s’mores-related activities, games and events throughout the day to celebrate the signature gooey treat.

Enjoy beer from 21 Amendment during the March 20 Brewmaster Dinner.

Cuisine and brew connoisseurs are invited to savor five gourmet courses designed to highlight the flavor notes of each of their craft beer counterparts at Tavern 6330’ in The Village at Northstar. Northstar’s culinary team will also prepare five courses of vegetarian dishes for this event. Tickets for guests ages 21 and older are $85 each.

A foodie, snow enthusiast’s paradise, Sip.Savor.Ski. merges the worlds of snow sports and food festivals in one magical event spanning three days starting March 27 featuring a Mountain Table dinner at Zephyr Lodge with Frog’s Leap Winery, first tracks and a gourmet breakfast, a vodka and abalone tasting, Mixology party, and a grand tasting. For more information or tickets for these events, visit northstarcalifornia.com.

West Shore cafe hosts battle of the bartenders The West Shore Bartender Competition’s Top 10 Competitors have been chosen and are ready to battle it out with the competitions on Feb. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and judge the batch cocktail portion of the competition.

The competitors will be judged on three categories: batch cocktail, warm cocktail and a cold cocktail. Angel’s Envy will be sponsoring the event and supplying the contestants with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which will need to be included in all of the cocktail recipes.

Tickets are available for $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Justincredible DJ will be announcing, and each bartender will be mixing to his or her own beat. Call to reserve a seat and try 10 different amazing cocktails from 10 different competitors. For more information, call (530) 525-5200 or visit westshorecafe.com.

Scotch tasting benefits TINS Join Tahoe Institute of Natural Science on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun evening of sampling single malt scotches paired with delicious food. TINS will guide a tasting of five scotches with diverse personalities, from light and smooth to rare and complex to boldly peaty.

The scotches will be accompanied by a four-course meal designed to complement the flavors of the evening, with rib-eye steak as the main course. The tasting will be led by Evan Fletcher, an engaging scotch enthusiast and certified Spirits Specialist, bringing more than 10 years experience in the spirits industry. The single malt scotches of the evening are: Balvenie 14 year Caribbean Cask, Aberlour A’Bunadh, Glenmorangie The Taghta, Mortlach Rare Old and Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.

Tickets are $225. For more information or to make a reservations, visit tinsweb.org.

Project MANA

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

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

(775) 298-0008 (530) 214-5181 WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

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

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Local Flavor

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

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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

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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

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

Mexican

(530) 587-3557

L D

EL TORO BRAVO

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

Facebook

(775) 313-8689

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Old Range: Tahoe Vista landmark

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Midwestern fare that entices the most he Old Range has been serving

committed of carnivores for 19 years.

“We are a vintage steakhouse,” the owner, George Booras explains.

I had dinner with Eric Petlock to catch up on his recent heli-skiing adventure and I needed a steak lover to join me on this dining experience.

For me, the bread a restaurant serves is indicative of how good the food will be.

The Squaw Bread they brought to the table was outrageously good. We began our meal with a house favorite, the Shrimp Cocktail. It was tossed in the signature cocktail sauce, which was tangy and sweet with just the right amount of horseradish.

It was a delicious.

ULL BAR • •F

Old Range Steakhouse •D

INNER 5PM

“ This is the way a steak should be served.”

RIBS • CHOPS • KING CRAB LEGS

Next, we tried the Hearts of Palm Salad with tender butter lettuce served with a creamy champagne raspberry vinaigrette.

The salad was light and refreshing, and if you are a fan of hearts of palm as I am, you can’t go wrong with this salad.

George arrived at the table with Alaskan King Crab Legs for us to sample. They were succulent and fabulous in every way.

A melt-in-your-mouth excellence.

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Live Music Happy Hour!!

Brynn Booras, our server for the evening, recommended the Salmon and Rib Eye Steak for our main course.

The entrees were served with the best garlic mashed potatoes and seared Brussel Sprouts. The salmon was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, served with compound garlic butter shallots, capers and lemon. It was cooked to perfection and was tender and moist. The Iowa Rib Eye was char grilled and cooked to order, and Eric said it was fabulous. Tender and well aged, “This is the way a steak should be served,” he said.

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The homemade Strawberry Cheesecake.

The food at the Old Range is excellent and the portions are generous. The restaurant hosts a full bar and wall of wines.

The menu has plenty to chose from and includes vegetarian dishes, as well. Early Bird Specials run Sunday through Thursday before 6 p.m. and include a house salad and glass of wine. This is restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

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Dinner ended with a piece of homemade Strawberry Cheesecake. It was creamy and delightful.

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PRIME RIB • AGED STEAKS

Happy Hour

The Rib Eye, Salmon and Crab Legs delighted.

The tangy and sweet Shrimp Cocktail.

The Old Range Steak House is located at 7081 North Lake Blvd in Tahoe Vista.

For information and reservations, call (530) 553-4020 or visit steakhousetahoe.com. n Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail. com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for read more Tastes columns.

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Local Flavor

Stir It Up

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrees

by Chef David “Smitty” Smith

Quinoa Salad with sweet potatoes & apples

Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere HAPPY HOUR

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

In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694

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I this article before going out to find a

t’s Super Bowl Sunday and I’m writing

quiet seat. I mention this because when you think of Super Bowl Sunday and food, what comes to mind is fried chicken wings, big plates of nachos, and lots of other greasy appetizers that are great in moderation but not so great for a healthy nutritional source for the everyday diet.

“ I would small dice the other

half of the onion, and using butter instead of the oil,

sauté that a little first before adding the quinoa to sauté.”

With that in mind, especially since we live in such a health-conscious area where exercise is a daily routine for the better part of the population, I thought I would try to find a great healthy recipe to try after the fried food binge. Fortunately for me and, now you as I pass this on, I just happened to run into Renae, who has been threatening to give me a recipe since about third grade.

The recipe she sent looks like it might have come from, Food and Wine magazine. It is healthy using several of the super foods, and looks delicious. I have to

admit I didn’t have time to try it out, but I can see just looking at it, it looks awesome and can be used as a side dish, as well as a meal in itself. There are a few things I will do slightly different when I make this just because of personal preference and I will mention my changes and why, but I will give you the original recipe below and let you make up your own mind.

As for my changes, I think the only things I would do differently is that I would small dice the other half of the onion, and using butter instead of the oil, sauté that a little first before adding the quinoa to sauté, and I would use either chicken or vegetable stalk instead of salted water to cook it in.

When I wrote about quinoa a while back, I tried cooking it using water as per the directions and also with stock after sautéing onions and I thought that this method had a much better flavor. I also think I would add a little sweet basil and even a small amount of fresh mint to the vinaigrette. Again, this is just me and my taste buds talking, and you can make up your own mind or change things around for your own taste buds. Enjoy. n

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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.

QUINOA SALAD WITH SWEET POTATOES & APPLES From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

happy hour

½ C extra virgin olive oil 1½ C quinoa 1½ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into ¾-inch dice (may substitute winter squash) ¼ C apple cider vinegar 2 granny smith apples, cut into ½ inch dice ½ C flat leaf parsley, chopped ½ red onion, sliced thin 6 oz. kale or mixed baby greens

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In a sauce pan, sauté the quinoa in 1T of the olive oil for about 2 minutes over medium heat stirring often to toast. Add 3 cups of water, season with a little salt, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer and cover it. Let is simmer for about 16 minutes, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, fluff the quinoa and then spread it out on a sheet pan and refrigerate to cool.

Meanwhile, toss the potatoes or squash in 1T of the oil, season with salt and pepper, spread onto a sheet pan and bake it in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, stirring occasionally for about 25 minutes or until golden and a little soft. Let this cool.

Make the vinaigrette dressing, mixing the rest of the olive oil and cider vinegar together seasoning it with salt and pepper. Toss all the ingredients together and serve with the vinaigrette.

Beef, Chicken, Shrimp or Vegetable

wednesday taco night In the Bar Only 2 Tacos $5 - Chicken, Shredded or Ground Beef 2 Tacos $7 - Shrimp, Grilled Steak or Fish Miller Drafts $2

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up to its tagline of Bistro, Bar and oody’s in Truckee has always lived

Beats and all three are delivered with a side of panache. We will leave the Bar and Beats for another time, and focus on the much deserving Bistro and its wine program. Venture through the velvet curtains into the dining room and you will find a fashionably hip setting with banquets lining the walls, linen-draped tables and unique art.

The 2013 Grey Wacke Sauvignon Blanc for $39 by the bottle from New Zealand is the follow up project of Kevin Judd, the original winemaker at world-class SB-house Cloudy Bay. Zesty, citrus-driven and floral, this wine begs for any salad but Moody’s Autumn Salad with chevre will really make magic.

The Arroyo Grande Valley near Santa Barbara and Talley Vineyards were all the rage for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir a while back. Lucky for us, it has become less trendy, because it is still great juice but at a much friendlier price. The 2012 Talley Chardonnay brings melon, Meyer lemon and persimmon flavors that play well with the barrel-aging gifts of coconut and vanilla. Anything with shellfish or chicken will work with this elegant wine.

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Serving fresh fish, salads, chowder & more.

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Mayacamas Vineyards has always focused on wines from estate fruit high grown on Mount Veeder on the west side of Napa. The wines have structure and work well with food. The 2008 Zinfandel at $65 by the bottle is dry and earthy while bringing dark plum, cookie spices and just-now-resolving tannins that are the trademark of this appellation. Pork tenderloin is a nobrainer as a course mate.

Titus Vineyards always creates one of Napa’s best versions of Cabernet Franc.

Grapes are sourced from premium Cab Franc vineyards in Napa, mostly from Pritchard Hill on the eastern slope.

The 2011 Cabernet Franc at $68 by the bottle delights with violets, dark berries, eucalyptus and mocha that leaps from the glass. This beauty shows the backbone and ripeness you get from exceptional terroirs. Grab a steak.

The dining room at Moody’s.

Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 16 years Charlie Soule Chef/Owner

by Lou Phillips

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Server extraordinaire Giancarlo “GC” Pelligrino.

The back page of the list, AKA Moody’s Cellar, is full of aged cabernet.

Vintages range from 1993 to 2008 and names include Beringer, Mondavi, Heitz, Ridge, Bryant, Harlan, Screaming Eagle and more. These are also relative values, as almost all are not much more than current best online retail prices. For trophy hunters and bucket-listers, check out the 2008 Screaming Eagle. Low retail is $1,800 online, and it’s $2,130 at Moody’s.

Given the volume, breadth and depth, this is clearly one of the best wine programs in the region. For more information, visit moodysbistro.com. Cheers, and tell them Tahoe Weekly sent you. n Lou Phillips is a Level 3 (advanced) Sommelier and wine educator specializing in advising private collectors and businesses. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail. com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Wine Time columns.

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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.

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400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191

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.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

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.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

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Bacchi’s | Italian

Locals’ Lakefront Menu 3-Course $24.50 Sunday - Thursday Excludes holiday periods

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.

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

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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.

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