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State of the Backcountry

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Unique Tahoe dining experiences

Winter Family Fun Guide Reggae, bluegrass

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J.T. Holmes’ gravity-defying journey

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Volume 43 | Issue 1

W i n s , d e l ays i n Ta h o e public winter lands access

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Arts coverage in jeopardy TAHOE GUIDE is published monthly Jan.-May & Sept.Nov., and twice a month June-Aug. & in December.

Est. 1982, ©2024 Printed on recycled paper with soybased inks. Please recycle your copy.

bears & wildlife BEAR EMERGENCIES BEAR LEAGUE (530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org INJURED ANIMALS Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center | (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org

on the cover Lee Collins navigates Alaska-style terrain in the Tahoe backcountry. | Anthony Cupaiuolo, First Tracks Productions,

This edition marks our 42nd anniversary of our first publication on Feb. 18, 1982, and, sadly, will be the last time our regular arts feature will appear. I’ve had to make some hard choices of late and that includes cutting our regular arts profile that we have featured for the last 10 years. We’re looking for sponsors to maintain regular coverage of local arts events and news, and to fund an arts feature writer.

I’m grateful to the more than two dozen supporters who have joined our Patron Circle to support our work, but it’s not been enough to keep our arts section. If you’re interested in supporting our arts coverage, read more about how to help on Page 27 or become a member.

As well, this will be our only winter edition. Our spring edition will publish on March 27.

Katherine E. Hill PUBLISHER/OWNER & EDITOR IN CHIEF

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One of the things I’m passionate about and have committed our resources of time and money to covering is public land access in the Tahoe Sierra. We live and recreate in a unique mountain environment surrounded by public lands held in trust by federal, state and local agencies, as well as nonprofit land trusts.

While locals and visitors alike enjoy easy, free access to these lands for part of the year, for nearly half of each year when these places are covered in snow, the public has little access to these lands. Parking lots aren’t cleared of snow, backcountry users can’t park on public streets, public transit doesn’t offer stops at backcountry trailheads, restrooms are shuttered for the winter and few spots offer trash service.

In our public access reporting since 2014, Forest Service officials have admitted that parking areas weren’t built for snow removal and would require rebuilding them to do so, and funds aren’t available to provide snow removal, trash service or staffing despite the fact that our region has seen demand for winter recreation access grow over the last decade. A lack of action on the part of federal land managers spurred the creation of the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance in 2015 to try to solve some of these issues.

The TBA has proven that solutions do exist, as Sean McAlindin writes in his annual “State of the Backcountry.” TBA has negotiated public parking access at trailheads and funded a shuttle service. Kudos to TBA for stepping up for our community.

On another front for winter lands access is the requirement for all Forest Districts to update its over-snow vehicle (OSV) plans. Districts around the Tahoe Sierra have been at the forefront of these efforts to craft new rules for snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles for winter lands access, but they have been slow to act.

Read the latest on the plans from the seven districts in and around Tahoe thanks to Sean McAlindin’s in-depth reporting in “Snowmobile policy changes inch ahead.”

Anthony Cupaiuolo

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SIGHTSEEING EAST SHORE CAVE ROCK | DE EK WADAPUSH*

This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.

NORTH SHORE

Finn enjoys the Dollar Creek Trail outside Tahoe City, a popular spot for walkers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers and their dogs in the winter. Find a list of local walking paths (plowed or boot-packed) in this edition. | Katherine E. Hill

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY

Tues.-Sat. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City. By appt. only.

KINGS BEACH

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 at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring works by local artists with locations in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

WATSON CABIN

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

Open daily | thesnowmuseum.org Memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics and select items from Auburn Ski Club’s collection of early ski history. Inside Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.

TAHOE CITY

visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites.

Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

HIGH CAMP & OLYMPIC MUSEUM

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Aerial tram ticket required.

SOUTH SHORE

TRUCKEE donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

HEAVENLY

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required.

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM

Sat. until mid-Dec. & by appt.

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

Readings on Feb. 9, 2024

Truckee River FLOW AT FARAD: 372 CFS

& FANNETTE ISLAND

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

NATURAL RIM: 6,223’

TROA.NET

(530) 525-7232 Park | parks.ca.gov Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. Summer tours. Parking fee.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

ON-DEMAND SHUTTLES (FREE)

Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.

North & West Shores and Truckee | TART Connect app Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows | Mountaineer app South Shore | Lake Link app

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

PUBLIC TRANSIT

(530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). Closed for winter.

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown at kiosk or Flowbird app.

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WESTERN SKISPORT MUSEUM

Closed for cataloging & preservation (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org The museum has partnered with the SNOW Museum exhibition in Tahoe City while closed.

Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM

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EMERALD BAY | TSALEE TOSH*

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE

IN 2023: 6,224.45’

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

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (interior tours closed for season), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

Parking fee.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs.

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe ELEVATION: 6,227.41’

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla.

Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer.

EAGLE ROCK

DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OLYMPIC VALLEY

EXPLORE TAHOE SNOW MUSEUM

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

WEST SHORE

*Denotes Washo place names

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

ROAD CONDITIONS California road conditions roads.dot.ca.gov, (800) 427-7623 or 511 (while in Calif.)

Nevada Road conditions nvroads.com, (877) 687-6237 or 511 (while in Nevada)

VISITORS’ CENTERS East Shore Spooner Lake State Park (775) 831-0494 Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.) Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-4637 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600 U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558 National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

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Crystal Bay

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

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North Shore

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NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m) Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

Cave Rock

Zephyr Cove

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Emerald Bay

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

Eagle Lake

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Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

South Lake Tahoe

Fannette Island

CAMP RICHARDSON

Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)

South Shore

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C) Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F (11.1˚C)

Ta h oe

Stateline

SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

HEAVENLY

Cascade Lake

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Fallen Leaf Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)

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BIJOU PARK / LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

FREEL PEAK

SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km) Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m)

ECHO LAKES

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m) Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m) Permanent Population: 70,000 Number of Visitors: 17 million annually

Kirkwood

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

TART Connect

A vacation from your car.

Free on-demand shuttle service in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

KIRKWOOD

HOPE VALLEY

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Tahoe City

Olympic Valley

Tahoe Vista

Kings Beach

West Shore

Carnelian Bay

Crystal Bay

Incline Village

Northstar

Truckee

AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m) MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m) Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

VOLUME: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters) There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

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LAKE CLARITY: 2022: 71.7 feet depth (21.9 meters) 1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)

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PLUMAS-EUREKA STATE PARK

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AUBURN SKI TRAINING CENTER

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Slope showdown

Ski events for competitors, fans to enjoy

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et ready for adrenaline-pumping action and breathtaking feats on the slopes as competitors and spectators alike gather for thrilling ski events from longboard and snowshoe races to rail jams, giant slalom competitions and much more. From the zany to the intense, there’s something for every level of competitor and spectator.

The Great Ski Race on March 3 is the largest Nordic race west of the Mississippi. | Troy Croliss

Sierra Knights Rail Jam

PinkFest

Join Sierra Knights, a 3-part, after-hours rail jam series with the second battle on Feb. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Plaza under the lights. Includes live music, local vendor village, artists and more. The final in the series is on March 8. | sierraattahoe.com

Pinkfest Tahoe returns to Mt. Rose to benefit Moms on the Run. The day features a women’s ski clinic and more. | skirose.com

Feb. 16 & March 8 | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges

Longboard races

Feb. 17, March 16 | Plumas-Eureka State Park | Johnsville

Watch longboarders race on 16’ skis (or longer) during the World Championship Longboard Races held by the Plumas Ski Club each winter at the historic Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl at Plumas-Eureka State Park, about an hour north of Truckee. Races are welcome to join these fun races enacting those that date back to the 1850s. The events are popular with spectators. Plan to bring a picnic and take advantage of the shuttles as parking is limited. | plumasskiclub.org

Silver Dollar Derby Feb. 24 | Mt. Rose

Formerly The McKinney Cup, this event pits some of the fastest skiers in the sport against each other in Giant Slalom. | skirose.com

Banked Slalom

Feb. 24 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

The snake-run-style course is specifically built for the event and features flowy banked turns and creative features that will be sure to leave a smile on your face. | sugarbowl.com

Snowshoe Walk & Race

Feb. 25 | Camp Richardson | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club hosts the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk and Race on, at 10 a.m. to benefit Metastatic Breast Cancer (Metavivor). | Register tahoemtnmilers.org

The Great Ski Race

March 3 | Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area | Tahoe City

The Great Ski Race is the main fundraising event for Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization. Team members, along with community supporters, organize The Great Ski Race, which is one of the largest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi. | thegreatskirace.com

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March 7 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Tahoe Freeride Chutes Comp March 9 & 10 | Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Competitors take on the legendary Chutes at Mt. Rose with competition on Saturday for ages 14 and younger, with ages 15 and older on Sunday. Spectator viewing areas. | skirose.com

Retro Ski Day

March 10 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Break out the retro gear to celebrate spring skiing in style. Whether it’s old wooden skis and woolen outerwear, 1970’s stretch pants or neon onesies from the 1980s, they will bring back fond memories. | diamondpeak.com

Gold Rush Festival

March 18 & 19 | Royal Gorge Cross Country | Soda Springs

This cross-country festival at Royal’s Gorge’s Summit Station classic and freestyle races, along with kids’ races and obstacle races. | royalgorge.com

Pain McShlonkey Classic

March 23 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of the late skier Shane McConkey.

Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and a downhill race, where pros and amateurs battle it out on snowblades for the Golden Saucer trophy. | shanemcconkey.org

Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival

March 23 & 24 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe or run back down to the finish line. | diamondpeak.com

Silver Belt Classic

March 25-29 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

The Silver Belt Classic returns with freeride action in some of the most unique terrain in Tahoe. | sugarbowl.com

Feb. 14-Mar. 26, 2024 GET OUTSIDE

World Cup returns to Palisades Tahoe Transportation, parking info

Ryan Salm, Palisades Tahoe

One of only four U.S. resorts featured on the World Cup circuit this season, Palisades Tahoe will host men’s slalom and giant slalom events from Feb. 23 to 25 on Dog Leg and Red Dog Face. Check out the course and the action from the base area, cheer on the world’s best athletes, catch outdoor concerts, fireworks and much more. Download the Palisades Tahoe app for updates.

Spectator VIP and Grandstand tickets for the World Cup competitions were still available as of press time. There will be free standing room viewing near the finish arena, as well as skier spectator viewing to the right of Red Dog. Other events are free to attend.

Live event streaming will be available at dining locations in the base area and on Outside, NBC/CNBC and Peacock. | palisadestahoecup.com/tickets

Parking is by reservation only at both base areas at Palisades Tahoe. There are limited free parking spots available.

Reserve at parkpalisadestahoe.com.

Mountaineer | Free on-demand, door-to-door shuttle service in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows using the Mountaineer app. Extended service hours during the World Cup. | mountaineertransit.org Gondola | Ticketholders may travel between the base areas using the Base to Base Gondola open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., conditions permitting. | palisadestahoe.com Park & Ride | Free Park & Ride shuttles from Truckee (TTUSD offices) and Tahoe City (Tahoe City Transit Center) to Olympic Valley base area only on Saturdays and Sundays. | tahoetruckeetransit.com TART bus | Free bus service connects to the North and West shores, Northstar and Truckee. | tahoetruckeetransit.com TART Connect | Free on-demand, door-to-door shuttle service for Tahoe City, Truckee and the North and West shores using the TART Connect app. | (530) 214-5811, tahoetruckeetransit.com Find updated information, schedules and parking details at palisadestahoecup.com

Feb. 23

8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village 3-5 p.m. | Rev. Rusty Reams 5:30 p.m. | Kick-Off Parade 6 p.m. | Welcome Ceremonies 6:15 p.m. | Public Bib Draw 7 p.m. | Black Jacket Symphony featuring Marc Martel 9:15 p.m. | Fireworks, KT Base Bar

Feb. 24

8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village 9:40 a.m. | Giant Slalom Opening Ceremonies 10 a.m. | Giant Slalom Run 1 12-2:30 p.m. | DJ Carlo 1:15 p.m. | Giant Slalom Run 2 1:45 p.m. | Giant Slalom Awards 2:30 p.m. | Head Rebel DJ Party 3 p.m. | Palisades Tahoe Athlete Poster Signing 4:45-5:30 p.m. | U.S. Ski Team Athlete Autograph Signing 6:15 p.m. | Eve 6 & Ludacris

Feb. 25

8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vendor Village 9:40 a.m. | Slalom Opening Ceremonies 10 a.m. | Slalom Run 1 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | DJ Alex T 1:15 p.m. | Slalom Run 2 1:45 p.m. | Slalom Awards 2 p.m. | Free music at KT Base Bar

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SnowFest! hosts winter carnival

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TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 1–6pm Warehouse, 12116 Chandelle Way, Unit 2D WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3–4:30pm Community House, 265 Bear St THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 2:30–3:30pm St. Patrick’s Church, 341 Village Blvd Anyone can pick up a bag and no application, ID, or proof of income is required. Home delivery is available on a case by case basis. To sign-up or cancel, e-mail food@sierracommunityhouse.org or call 530-546-0952. Check website for updates:

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Kings Beach Parade | Chris Talbot, SnowFest!

The 42nd annual North Lake Tahoe SnowFest!, returns with parades, fireworks, polar plunges, eating contests, live music and much more from Feb. 29 to March 10.

Note: Highway 28 will be closed at 11:30 a.m. on March 2 for the Tahoe City Parade and on March 9 for the Kings Beach Parade. | tahoesnowfest.org

Feb. 29

5-10 p.m. | Kick-off party, King & Queen Coronation | Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay

Daily Classes Monthly Workshops Private Yoga Sessions (in studio or at your location) Schedule on Mindbody or YogaRoomTahoe.com @YogaRoomTahoe | 530-580-8778 | 475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City

March 1

5-8 p.m. | Fireworks w/The Nomads | Tahoe City Golf Course 8-10 p.m. | Fireworks After Party | Za’s, Tahoe City

March 2

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7-11 a.m. | Pancake breakfast | Tahoe City fire station 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade 12-4 p.m. | Polar Bear Swim | Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay 12-4 p.m. | Post Parade Party | Pete ‘N Peter’s, Tahoe City 12:30-7 p.m. | Brewfest | Cobblestone Center, Tahoe City 1-2 p.m. | Ice Cream Eating Contest | Poppy’s, Tahoe City 1-3 p.m. | TCNS fundraiser w/Jenni Charles | TBA 2-5 p.m. | Craft | N. Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City

March 3

Photo by Troy Corliss

9 a.m. | The Great Ski Race | Tahoe XC, Tahoe City 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dog Pull | Pete ‘N Peter’s, Tahoe City 3-8:30 p.m. | Luau | Sunnyside Restaurant

*The Up-Up-Up is the same; the DOWN is a whole world of wow! The 26km course features the original epic Starratt Pass climb from Tahoe XC in Tahoe City, but after Soup Station One, we’ll circle Mt. Watson and ski toward Northstar California, then swing through the forest and return to a flying downhill finish where we started.

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March 4

5-8 p.m. | Clam Bake | Za’s, Tahoe City 5-10 p.m. | Poker Tournament | Tahoe National, Tahoe City 7-11 p.m. | Milk Jug Curling Qualifying | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

March 5

5-7 p.m. | Wine & Art | Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City 7-11 p.m. | Bar Olympics | Pete ‘N Peters, Tahoe City

March 6

4-10 p.m. | Cornhole Tournament | Shadyside Lounge, Sunnyside 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Black Out Bingo | Rosie’s, Tahoe City 7-11 p.m. | Milk Jug Curling Qualifying | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

March 7

4-6 p.m. | Hot Wing Eating Contest | Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City 5-7 p.m. | Discovery Center | Visitor Center, Tahoe City 6:30-10 p.m. | Prom Night | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

March 8

12-4 p.m. | Wine N Ice | Alibi Ale Works, Truckee 5-9 p.m. | Fat Friday Cajun Cookout | The Bridgetender, Tahoe City 5-10 p.m. | SnowFest So Fresh | Jake’s on the Lake, Tahoe City 7-11 p.m. | Milk Jug Curling Finals | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park 9-11 p.m. | Alpine Avalanche Rescue Foundation benefit | Tahoe National, Tahoe City

March 9

8-11 a.m. | Pancake breakfast | North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alaskan Snow Golf Tournament | Tahoe City Golf Course 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wintery Fun | Sugar Pine Point, Tahoma 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Kings Beach SnowFest Parade 12:30-1:30 p.m. | SnowBall Drop | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Parade after-party & keg-rolling races | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach

March 10

12-4 p.m. | Snow Sculpture Contest & Closing Ceremony | River Ranch, Alpine Meadows 1-2 p.m. | I-Did-A-Run Race | Tahoe Donner Downhill

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“Ski Touring the Tyrol,” Nettle will bring guests along on his 25-year love affair with the Tyrol region; a journey filled with humor, expert tips, epic adventure and absolute beauty.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. The event is free to the community and all ages are welcome.

Food is available to purchase and a free livestream option is available on Alpenglow Sports’ YouTube channel. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | alpenglowsports. com

TCDA

Train station upgrades underway Work is underway at the Truckee Train Depot to upgrade the Amtrak station’s platform. The project will include a new platform for ADA compliance for the station with associated ramps, stairs, railings and signage. The Depot was built in 1900 by the Southern Pacific Railroad and serves as a transit hub with access to rail and bus services. | amtrak.com

Dave Nettle enjoys a beverage along the Sella Ronda on a piste ski tour in the Dolomites. | Dave Nettle

Backstrom, Nettle featured at winter speaker series The popular Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series features Ingrid Backstrom and Dave Nettle in its final two shows of the season at Olympic Village Lodge in Olympic Valley.

Big mountain skier and industry icon Backstrom will present "Searching for the Answer” on Feb. 15 focusing on her winter goal, as a professional skier and mother, to ski 100 days in a row.

The March 7 event features series cofounder and steward of the mountains Dave Nettle. Through his show

Clean Up the Lake

Lake Tahoe littered with plastic Plastic litter is a growing problem around the world and new research shows that the bottom of Lake Tahoe is no exception. In one of the first studies to utilize scube divers to collect litter from a lakebed, 673 plastic items were counted from just a small fraction of the lake, according to a press release from the Desert Research Institute.

In the study, published in the journal Applied Spectroscopy, researchers from DRI and the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center teamed up with the nonprofit Clean Up the Lake to take a close look at the litter. First, scientists broke it down into categories based on use (such as food containers and water bottles), followed by the chemical composition of the plastic. The knowledge gained can help scientists better understand the source of large pieces of litter in the lake, as well as whether they’re a significant source of microplastics as larger pieces break down and degrade. Previous research found that the waters of Lake Tahoe contain high levels of microplastics.

The data found an average of 83 pieces of plastic litter per kilometer, with the lakebed near Hidden Beach and South Sand Harbor showing significantly more.

No stretches of the lakebed surveyed were free of plastic litter.

The most common plastic litter categories were food containers, bottles, plastic bags and toys.

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Read more by following our ongoing coverage on Tahoe’s trash issues at YourTahoeGuide.com/trash. | dri.edu

Camp Richardson

land to the Forest District, according to a press release from the Forest Service.

The 982-acres includes 16 adjoining parcels of an old subdivision in which developers had previously planned high-end residential development. The land trust purchased the parcels in 2008, protecting the land from development.

The land is in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Checkerboard, which is a land ownership pattern from the Transcontinental Railroad-era land grants. The Tahoe National Forest has been working with partners to conserve lands within the checkerboard. In preparation for the transfer, substantial ecological restoration work in the meadow along the Little Truckee River was completed

by Truckee River Watershed Council and the Land Trust. | truckeedonnerlandtrust.org

View of Perazzo Meadows and the Little Truckee River. | USDA Forest Service

982 acres protected at Perazzo Meadows Tahoe National Forest has acquired 982-acres within Perazzo Meadows located northwest of Truckee after Truckee Donner Land Trust donated the 10

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

MONDAY, FEB. 19

Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov February Lunch & Learn Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, noon to 1 p.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner The Chalet at Alpine, Alpine Meadows, 4:30 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., cityofslt.us/282/Senior-Center Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

THURSDAY, FEB. 15

$12M in upgrades slated for Camp Richardson ExplorUS assumed operations of Camp Richardson Resort on Jan. 6 and announced plans for $12 million in future improvements. Camp Richardson Hospitality, LLC, an arm of ExplorUS, will operate the hotel, cabins, beachside inn, Richardson House, campgrounds and RV park, general store, ice cream parlor, mountain sports center and restaurant.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit selected Advenco LLC, a subsidiary of ExplorUS, as the new 20-year permit concessionaire for the government-owned resort. Immediate plans for the resort include an update of all the historic hotel furnishings in time for the summer, a remodel of the general store, with cabin upgrades starting in 2024. The restaurant will reopen in early 2024 with a full renovation planned for the building in the coming years. | camprichardsonresort.com

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History Expeditions

Retracing the steps of Snowshoe Thompson History Expeditions, who retraced the path of the Donner Relief Party, is undertaking a new adventure to retrace the historic route of Snowshoe Thompson in an expedition from March 6 to 10 from Placerville to Genoa, Nev. The 100-mile trek features five endurance athletes skilled in wilderness and winter conditions who will retrace the tracks of John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson’s inaugural mail delivery route in January 1856. There will be a live tracker for those interested in following the group’s movements. The group will stop for a visit to the Thompson Homestead in Diamond Valley on March 8 and for campfire stories at the Fay-Luther Trailhead. There will be celebrations in Genoa on March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. following their arrival. | Details historyexp.org As well, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society will host its 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson celebration on March 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the History Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe featuring historical talks, Norwegian folk dancing and more. | laketahoemuseum.org

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Music for Preschoolers Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library Family Story Time Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us Preschool Storytime (Tahoe City) Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., cityofslt.us/282/Senior-Center Trail Talk: Snow Camping & Snowshoeing Patagonia, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (775) 2984485, tahoerimtrail.org

FRIDAY, FEB. 16 Capita Snowboards and Union Binding Demo Day Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Music Together With Brooke Chabot Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 9:15-10 a.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

TRTA Members- Sweetheart Trek Kingsbury North Trailhead, Stateline, 1:30-4:30 p.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, FEB. 17 Nitro Snowboards Demo Weekend Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Snow Camping 101 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Stateline, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org Capita Snowboards and Union Binding Demo Day Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

President’s Cup Skiathlon ASC Training Center, Soda Springs, 9 p.m., (530) 426-3313, auburnskiclub.com

TUESDAY, FEB. 20 Navigating the Region’s Roads & Skies Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, 7:45-9:15 a.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds) El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S.Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Family Story Time Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach) Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library North Tahoe Senior Lunches North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org Tea Party Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Weekly Social Run & Hangout Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 Never Summer Demo Weekend Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Monthly Wine Workshop Deductive Tasting Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 5-7 p.m., tahoewinecollective.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 22 Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Family Story Time Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., cityofslt.us/282/Senior-Center February Networking Mixer Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 5:30-7:30 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home

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The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 10 a.m., (800) 4030206, palisadestahoe.com Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 Silver Dollar Derby Mt. Rose , 8 a.m., skirose.com USASA Boarder/Skier Cross Competition #1 Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 10 a.m., (800) 4030206, palisadestahoe.com Winter Navigation With a Map and Compass Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org Kids’ Glowstick Parade + Carnival Games Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 4:30-6:30 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

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TUESDAY, FEB. 27

10th Mountain Division Biathlon ASC Training Center, Soda Springs, 8 a.m., (530) 426-3313, auburnskiclub.com USASA Border/Skier Cross Competition #2 Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 10 a.m., (800) 4030206, palisadestahoe.com Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race Camp Richardson Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., tahoemtnmilers.org Audi Fis Ski World Cup Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 11:30 a.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com Monthly Wine Workshop Deductive Tasting Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 3-5 p.m., tahoewinecollective.com Alpenglow 10K & 20K Race Tahoe XC, Tahoe City, 10 p.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org

Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds) El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Family Story Time Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach) Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library North Tahoe Senior Lunches North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Environmental History of Lake Tahoe With David Antonucci South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., (415) 977-5500, sierraclub.org Weekly Social Run & Hangout Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

MONDAY, FEB. 26 Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., cityofslt.us/282/Senior-Center

Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

THURSDAY, FEB. 29 Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Music for Preschoolers Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library Family Story Time Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30-11 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., cityofslt.us/282/Senior-Center Garwoods Kick-Off / King and Queen Coronation With the Blues Monsters Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay, 5-10 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org

Music Together With Brooke Chabot Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 9:15-10 a.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org

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Alpine maverick J . T. H o l m e s ’ g r a v i t y - d e f y i n g j o u r n e y

BY MIKE A.K. AKAY

J.T. Holmes | Jeff Engerbretson

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f you’re a skier that the late Shane McConkey looked to for inspiration, you must be an awesome skier. J.T. Holmes fits that description and has lived up to Shane’s admiration in many ways. From skiing The Eiger in the Swiss Alps twice in a wild speed ride with a double back flip to wingsuit transition and BASE jump landing in 2015 to running off Poulsen Peak with speed flying gear and landing at a best friend’s memorial this year, J.T. has lived with his foot on the accelerator and shows no sign of letting up.

J.T. has lived with his foot on the accelerator and shows no sign of letting up.

His passion lately involves working for Peak skis with founder and core athlete, Bode Miller. Alternatively, Hollywood is a common playground for J.T., working as a stuntman or working as stunt coordinator. He did stunts along with late Timy Dutton for “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and his latest project was working with Gal Gadot in the Wonder Woman action film “Heart of Stone.” Growing up in Palo Alto, J.T. knew his skiing needed a boost so he transferred to Lake Tahoe Prep and joined the Palisades Freestyle Team training under the tutelage of coach Raymond de Vre. He was inspired there

by Jonny Moseley, a skier he admires to this day. Other names on his radar are locals Josh Daiek, Connery Lundin, 12

Trevor Semmens and Franz Weber.

Early on as Shane’s skiing and BASE-jumping sidekick, J.T. skied for film and the Freeride World Tour in venues all over the world and is looking forward skiing for Warren Miller Entertainment. Currently, he spends time traveling to Montana and working for Peak skis with Bode and former Palisades CEO Andy Wirth as their director of business development. J.T. describes Bode as having an “engineer’s mind,” with a clear direction in developing the skis of the future. Besides Bode and J.T., the team includes local ski star Michelle Parker and Chris Davenport, who skied with them in Antarctica.

J.T. says he’s excited to be part of Bode’s vision and foresees a revolutionary change, similar to the one his buddy Shane started with wide, reverse-cambered skis. The ultimate goal, he says, “is to make skiing fun for people.”

“Good, clean fun” is J.T.’s mantra and there is no time wasted, packing fun adventures into each waking moment.

He was out speed riding the mountains in the afternoon before this interview and his modesty wouldn’t allow him to say before what he was planning, just that he was “going on a ski tour.” His years of experience have toughened him to the reality of what he does and his careful analyses (along with some luck) have kept him alive. Through the years, J.T. has lost a lot of friends, including Shane and Timy, to early, tragic ends but he maintains an optimism and gratitude for the lifestyle skiing has provided for him in his long career. Look for him to soar to new heights, especially as a new father. n

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 CONT’D Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library Snowfest! Fireworks With the Nomads Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org

Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach) Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library North Tahoe Senior Lunches North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Wine & Art Fundraiser Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 5-7 p.m., tahoewinecollective.com Bar Olympics Pete ‘n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 5-11 p.m., (530) 583-2400, petenpeterstahoecity.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Tahoe City Fire Department Pancake Breakfast North Tahoe Fire Station 54, Tahoe City, 7-11 a.m., tahoesnowfest.org The Sugar Bowl Uphiller Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home Tahoe City Snowfest! Parade North Lake Tahoe SnowFest, Tahoe City, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org Garwoods Annual Polar Bear Swim Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org Tap Haus Brewfest Cobblestone parking lot, Tahoe City, noon, (530) 5842431, tahoearthauscinema.com Post Parade Party Pete ‘n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, noon to 4 p.m., (530) 583-2400, petenpeterstahoecity.com TCNS Winter Party & Fundraiser North Lake Tahoe SnowFest, Tahoe City, 1-3 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org Toyota Air & Après Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 6:307:30 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com

Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, S.Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Snowfest! Black Out Bingo Rosie’s Cafe Tahoe City, Tahoe City, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (530) 583-8504, rosiescafe.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Tahoe City Dog Pull Pete ‘n Peters Sports & Spirits, Tahoe City, 11 a.m. to noon, (530) 583-2400, petenpeterstahoecity.com Sunnyside Luau Sunnyside Restaurant, Tahoe City, 3-8:30 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org

MONDAY, MARCH 4 Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org Snowfest!’s Poker Night Fundraiser Tahoe National Brewing Company, Tahoe City, 5-10 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org Milk Jug Curling Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe City, 7-11 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds) El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Pink Fest Tahoe Mt. Rose, 8 a.m., skirose.com Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City, 4-6 p.m., (530) 5842886, tahoetaphaus.com Winter Speaker Series: Dave Nettle Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City, 6-8:30 p.m., (530) 583-6917, alpenglowsports.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Music Together With Brooke Chabot Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 9:15-10 a.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org Incline Village Community Blood Drive Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (775) 832-1234, hyatt.com Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner The Chalet at Alpine, Alpine Meadows, 4:30 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

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CHECK CONDITIONS AT TAHOEBIKE.ORG • Keep dogs leashed • Pedestrians must yield to bikes • Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side • E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance • Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians • Limited service in winter. Pack out all trash, including dog waste bags.

AL TAHOE BOULEVARD Easy | 3.2 miles RT Connections Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) and Pioneer Trail with access to Lake Tahoe Community College.

E AST S H O R E

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH Easy | 6 miles RT The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Limited parking.

EAST SHORE TRAIL Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park.

Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Electric assist OK. Paid parking.

SAWMILL TO MEYERS Easy | 7 miles RT Section cleared along Sawmill Road starting at Lake Tahoe Boulevard then connects to run along Highway 89 to Meyers ending at Luther Pass Road.

N O RT H S H O R E

INCLINE VILLAGE Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us Walking path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village.

Access to shopping and parks. Paved between both intersections of Southwood Blvd. Boot packed between east intersection of Southwood Blvd. and Country Club Drive.

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us Runs along Lake Tahoe Boulevard and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28.

Electric assist OK. NATIONAL AVENUE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Starts on shore of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and continues up National Avenue past Grey Lane. Parking at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area.

SIERRA BOULEVARD Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Barbara Ave. SKI RUN BOULEVARD Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Pioneer Trail.

TRUCKEE

DONNER PASS ROAD Easy | 5.4 miles RT Runs through the heart of the town of Truckee from the west end to historic downtown Truckee.

DONNER PASS RD. TO MOUSEHOLE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Runs along Highway 89 connecting Donner Pass Road to the Mousehole.

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Grove Streets, and Dollar Hill. Electric assist OK. Section from Dollar Hill to Fulton Crescent boot-packed only.

JOEGER DRIVE Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Soaring Way and runs along Joeger Drive to River View Sports Park.

O LY M P I C VA L L E Y

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org A 2-mile trail runs beside Olympic Valley Road to the ski area with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks.

Public parking at Olympic Valley Park or Village at Palisades Tahoe. Electric assist OK.

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SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Boulevard.

PINE DROP TRAIL Easy | 3 miles RT | northtahoeparks.com Located at North Tahoe Regional Park the trail connects to Pinedrop Lane off Highway 267. Parking fee.

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Olympic Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Olympic Valley Park at Olympic Valley Road. Electric assist OK.

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STEVENS LANE TO ALDER DRIVE Easy | 2 miles RT Runs from Stevens Lane along Donner Pass Road, turns down Rue Ivy to connect to Alder Drive. Park at U.S. Forest Service office on Stevens Lane.

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TROUT CREEK TRAIL Moderate | 3 miles RT Wooded path from Trout Creek Park (paid parking) in downtown Truckee to Northwoods Blvd. (parking free).

TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL Easy | 10 miles RT | tdrpd.org Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire.

Park at either park or East River Street. Electric assist OK. W E ST S H O R E

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets.

Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. Electric assist OK.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Fat Friday Bridgetender, Tahoe City, 5-9 p.m., tahoesnowfest.org

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 5th Annual Free Ski Day at Sugar Pine State Park Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Spring Demo Day Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com Retro Ski Day Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com 35th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, Tahoe City, noon to 4 p.m., (530) 583-4264, riverranchlodge.com Ididarun Sled Dog Race Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 1 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

MONDAY, MARCH 11 A Day for Jake Woodward Tahoe, Soda Springs, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., woodwardtahoe.com Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds) El Dorado County Community Hub 5, S. Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach) Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library North Tahoe Senior Lunches North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov March Lunch & Learn Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, noon to 1 p.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com Après & Avalanche Awareness Judah Lodge, Norden, 4-7 p.m., (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com/home RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Party in the Peace Park Woodward Tahoe, Soda Springs, 9 a.m., woodwardtahoe.com Play Forever Woodward Tahoe, Soda Springs, 9 a.m., woodwardtahoe.com Music Together With Brooke Chabot Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 9:15-10 a.m., (530) 582-8278, foxchall.org Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Lakeview Jump Jam Day Lakeview Terrain Park CA Side, South Lake Tahoe, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner The Chalet at Alpine, Alpine Meadows, 4:30 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com Crab Feed Regency Ballroom, Incline Village, 5 p.m., (775) 8321234, hyatt.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Chuck Lyda Biathlon ASC Training Center, Soda Springs, 8 a.m., (530) 426-3313, auburnskiclub.com Family Downhill Ski Challenge Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Good Morning Truckee Truckee Town Hall - Town Council Chambers , Truckee, 7:45-9:15 a.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds) El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30-10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185 North Tahoe Senior Lunches North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org

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SNOWMOBILE

SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING LOST SIERRA

PLUMAS-EUREKA STATE PARK Easy to advanced Enjoy 12km of groomed trails, including snowshoe trails.

Free trails access; parking fee.

EAST SHORE

SPOONER SUMMIT Easy to advanced | parks.nv.gov Nevada Nordic grooms 8km of trails when conditions permit.

Parking fee. Trail info & grooming updates at nevadanordic.org.

NORTH SHORE

BROCKWAY SUMMIT & MARTIS PEAK Easy to advanced Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski with turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads. For snowmobilers, the best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK Easy to advanced Offers 10km groomed cross-country trails with snowshoe trails next to groomed trails. Groomed as staffing permits; check Facebook for updates. Free trail access; parking fee.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate 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.

TAHOE MEADOWS Easy to advanced 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. South side designated for skiers and snowshoers, while the north side is designated for snowmobilers. Heavy weekend use.

Groomed trails | Nevada Nordic grooms 17km of trails along Highway 431 before the meadows. Donations suggested. Trail info & grooming updates at nevadanordic.org.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK Easy | cityofslt.us City of South Lake Tahoe offers 4km of marked trails (not groomed). Free access.

GROVER HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK Easy to advanced | parks.ca.gov Enjoy access to ungroomed trails in the park. Hot springs have reopened. Winter camping available. Snowshoe to Grover Falls. Dogs OK on leash. Free trails access; parking fee.

HOPE VALLEY Easy to moderate Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.* TAYLOR CREEK & TAHOE TALLAC Easy | (530) 573-2600 or fs.usda.gov 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 to Cathedral

SNOWSHOES

SKIS

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 access the Tallac Historic Trail.* TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL Easy to moderate Marked route follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road for 3 to 6 miles. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes.

Cabin Creek Road south of Truckee on Highway 89. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Easy-Advanced | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov 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. Unmarked, 9.6-km, skierpacked trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. Trails groomed if funds allow. Parking fee.

PETER GRUBB HUT & CASTLE PEAK Moderate to advanced | clairtappaanlodge.com 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 onequarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north.

Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. Overnight parking available at the Sno-Park*. For overnight stays at the hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM 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.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT Easy to moderate An unmarked route follows the road 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.

WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON Easy to advanced 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) or through the meadows. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, steep bowls and many roads. Limited parking.* MEEKS MEADOWS Easy | fs.usda.gov 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 Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 or parks.ca.gov 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. Guided tours and programs. Parking fee.

NORDIC SKI GUIDE Explore all 20 cross-country ski areas in our annual Nordic Ski Guide available at YourTahoeGuide.com/xc.

*Sno-Park permit required; (916) 324-1222 or ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks.

Sno-Parks may be closed for extended periods after heavy snow; check conditions in advance.

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eve nts CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 TUESDAY, MARCH 19 CONT’D Tea Party Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 2:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Reading Furends Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, (530) 541-3420 Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us

Mamá Gansa Anda Suelta South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org US Forest Service Ski With a Ranger Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 1-2 p.m.

Second Serving Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., breadandbroth.org Lego Club Truckee Library, Truckee, 4 p.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Nordic Skier X ASC Training Center, Soda Springs, 8 a.m., (530) 426-3313, auburnskiclub.com 4th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com Never Summer Demo Weekend Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m.

Gunbarrel 25 Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (775) 586-7000, skiheavenly.com 200-Foot Banana Split Extravaganza Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 1:45 p.m., (530) 5879400, tahoedonner.com Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

4th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com Never Summer Demo Weekend Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 9 a.m.

Sierra Skogsloppet XC Fun Ski Race Tahoe Donner XC Ski Center , Truckee, 9 a.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

Parents & Me Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to noon, bartonhealth.org Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org Storytime Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov RUFF (Read up for Fun) With Our Reading Dogs!

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

MONDAY, MARCH 25 Crawl Space (2 Groups) SLT Library, South Lake Tahoe, 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5 Free Tax Preparation South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, South Lake Tahoe, 2-5 p.m., (530) 542-6094, cityofslt.us Monday Meals St. Theresa Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe, 4 p.m., (916) 837-4201, breadandbroth.org

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“We understand that you don’t want people blocking your driveway, but at the same time you shouldn’t be the only person to have access to public lands because you are fortunate enough to live there. We need to have public access to these lands, but we need to move parking from the street.”

– Anthony Cupaiuolo

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hen it comes to the Sierra Nevada snowpack, why does it always feel like feast or famine?

After receiving more than 700 inches of snow last season, the 2023-24 winter has been largely defined by low snowpack until recently (especially under 7,000 feet) combined with a persistent weak layer that (at least until February) has presented a consistent danger to backcountry travelers.

Because the snowpack has been thin to non-existent at lower elevations for most of the season, backcountry travelers have looked for trailheads that start at high elevations such as Mount Rose, Castle Peak or Carson Pass. But locations like these can often be steep and avalanche prone.

As a result, more people than usual have sought out unicorn spots like Rubicon Peak that starts at 7,100 feet, yet offers lower-angle, more moderate slopes. An influx of skiers and splitboarders to Rubicon Peak may have led to a rash of $250 tickets for cars parked on nearby residential streets in mid-January, says Tahoe Backcountry Alliance executive director Anthony Cupaiuolo.

“People were still trying to get out there with not as many places to go,” he says.

Periodic ticketing has been a theme at trailheads that emerge from neighborhoods like the ones that access Rubicon, Trimmer, Echo, Angora and Flagpole peaks.

Parking is prohibited on all public streets from Nov. 1 to May 1 each year for snow removal and few designated winter parking areas exist for public trail access.

“We understand that you don’t want people blocking your driveway, but at the same time you shouldn’t be the only person to have access to public lands because you are fortunate enough to live there,” says Cupaiuolo. “We need to have public access to these lands, but we need to move parking from the street.”

The Alliance is always on the lookout for opportunities to create sustainable alternatives and reduce conflicts with adjacent landowners. In partnership with Eldorado County and Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD), it’s gaining momentum for a new year-round parking lot at Rubicon Peak.

The Alliance and TCPUD are in talks to allow parking near the district’s water tank on Highland Drive in the Rubicon neighborhood.

“We have no issue with a parking lot there as long as it doesn’t impede access to our tank,” said TCPUD director of special affairs Kim Boyd.

Parking at that location is still prohibited, however, as of press time and could result in a ticket.

New parking for Tallac

In winter, iconic Mount Tallac is accessed from State Route 89 by the gate to Spring Creek Road. The Alliance has entered into an agreement with the USDA Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit to manage a new parking lot there. As part of a forest thinning project, trees have already been cleared and the area is now graded. Construction and paving of the parking lot is scheduled for later this year. The Alliance plans to pay for plowing and install a beacon checker at the trailhead.

Success with Donner Lake parking

The parking lot on the west shore of Donner Lake continues to be plowed through a partnership between the Alliance and Visit Truckee-Tahoe. The paved lot has space for 60 cars and offers access to the bottom of the popular Donner Lake backcountry run. As an unanticipated bonus, the parking has proved to be popular with snow play, too.

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m i c rot r a n s i t BACKCOUNTRY SHUTTLE | Sat. until March 23 North Shore | High Sierra Taxi, (530) 550-5300 South Shore | Crown Taxi, (530) 314-3209 ON-DEMAND SHUTTLES North & West shores | TART Connect app, (530) 553-0653 South Shore | Lake Link app, (530) 800-4438

“Regardless of whether it’s a down snow year, a lot of families use it to access snow play on the beach,” says Cupaiuolo. “There aren’t a lot of places to pull over safely that are free, so this is something we’re stoked on.”

Backcountry shuttle offered

The Alliance continues to organize and fund a micro-transit pilot program for a fifth year. The free backcountry shuttle service is offered on the North and Shore shores on Saturdays through March 23. Each week, the Alliance chooses a pick-up spot and destination zone based on snow conditions and current parking issues.

“It’s been good to get the word and get people talking about different ways to get to trailheads, but we don’t want to keep running the same program on our own,” says Cupaiuolo. “We need other user groups to partner with us. It’s not realistic, if it’s just us.”

Estimates are it would cost approximately $120,000 annually for a local transit agency such as TART or Lake Link to run a similar year-round, weekend shuttle dedicated to recreational access to and from trailheads, says Cupaiuolo.

“I think other areas are doing a better job than our region with public transportation. But I think there are folks at different agencies with a real appetite for playing catch up. They get it and they don’t want to be behind anymore.”

Data collection, youth programs continue

The Alliance continues to partner with the Washoe Youth Cultural and Outdoor Expedition Program to get young people into the backcountry on cross-country skis and snowshoes.

“We’re excited to get involved in programs like this,” says Cupaiuolo. “There’s lots of hurry up and wait on other projects and with this we can kind of just run with it. The kids are getting some cool opportunities to get up here and get on what is essentially their land.”

In collaboration with Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol, the Alliance will also continue to track user numbers at popular trailheads. Tahoe Guide usually reports the data each season, but the tremendous snowfall of the 2022-23 winter made it difficult to keep the trackers consistently above snowpack. Due to this challenge, last season’s data set is incomplete and inconclusive. This year, the Alliance plans to track user entries at Luther Pass, Tamarack Peak and Deep Creek. | tahoebackcountryalliance.org n

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history of recreation in the area; and reports of disputes between motorized and human-powered travelers.

Since 2017, Tahoe Guide has reported on this process for the six Forest Service districts that encompass the Tahoe Sierra — Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Plumas, Tahoe, Stanislaus and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, as well as Lassen National Forest, which is a frequent destination for Tahoe locals and visitors. Tahoe Guide added Inyo National Forest, another popular destination of Tahoe locals and visitors, which includes Mammoth Lakes, to our coverage in 2023. Follow our complete coverage at YourTahoeGuide.com/access.

Tahoe, Eldorado and Plumas stall

Snowmobile policy changes inch ahead

Delays continue at most Forest Districts

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

Draft environmental assessment under analysis | bit.ly/inyoOSV

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p l a n s tat u s by forest district Eldorado

Final decision under analysis | bit.ly/eldoradoOSV

Humboldt-Toiyabe

Not yet begun analysis | fs.usda.gov/htnf

Inyo

Draft environmental assessment expected in 2025 | bit.ly/ltbmuOSV

Lassen

OSV plan in effect (released 2022) | bit.ly/lassenOSV

Plumas

Final decision under analysis | bit.ly/plumasOSV

Stanislaus

OSV plan in effect (released 2021) | bit.ly/ stanislausOSV

Tahoe

Final decision under analysis | bit.ly/tahoeOSV

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While ongoing updates to snowmobile access in several Forest Districts throughout the Tahoe Sierra continue progress at a snail’s pace, some are moving steadily forward. Meanwhile, groups on the ground are tracking how new policies for over-the-snow vehicles (OSVs) are working out so far in the Forest Districts that have gone ahead.

Here’s where things stand in an evolving process that has been the litmus test for every National Forest in the country that sees motorized winter travel on its public lands.

Read Tahoe Guide’s ongoing public access coverage at

Three months after being one of the first Forest Districts in the nation to issue an updated OSV policy in July 2021, Stanislaus National Forest was sued by Sierra Snowmobile Foundation and other organizations alleging that it overstepped its responsibility by reducing snowmobile access on the public lands it manages by 67 percent.

Three months after that in January 2022, WildEarth Guardians joined the suit on behalf of Stanislaus alleging that the plan didn’t do enough to protect endangered species, specifically the Sierra Nevada red fox, Pacific marten, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and Yosemite toad.

All sides have presented their arguments to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California in Sacramento and the decision now lies the hands of District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta.

“It’s possible the judge will ask for oral argument before issuing a decision, but we don’t know,” says WildEarth Guardians public lands attorney Chris

Krupp. “All the written briefing is complete. Courts operate on their own timelines, so it’s difficult to forecast with any accuracy a date when we can expect a ruling.”

How did we get here?

Stanislaus’ OSV maps are a court-ordered attempt at diplomacy between various public interest groups including snowmobilers; skiers, splitboarders and snowshoers; private landowners; environmental scientists and stewards; and more than a dozen government agencies. It is part of an ongoing process that began with a 1972 executive order requiring federal land-management agencies to minimize environmental impacts and conflicts associated with the use of motorized off-road vehicles on federal public lands.

While requirements were completed in the forests of the Tahoe Sierra for dirt bikes, quads and other vehicles by 2010, that same analysis for winter machines was never performed. Three groups – Snowlands Network, Winter Wildlands Alliance and the Center for Biological Diversity – subsequently sued the Forest Service in 2011 to perform that study. The result was a 2013 settlement to complete the analyses.

Each National Forest that sees significant OSV use is now required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to assess potential impacts and release updated maps that show where OSVs, including snowmobiles, snowbikes and utility terrain vehicles may and may not legally be used. By law, the Forest Service project teams must consider numerous factors in its decision such as preservation of the environment and local wildlife; federally protected areas including wilderness zones and the Pacific Crest Trail; the

Since being ordered to rewrite the OSV maps in 2013, three other National Forest Districts in the region – Tahoe, Eldorado and Plumas – have completed the scoping, environmental analysis and public comment requirements for their plans. It’s now up to each Forest Supervisor and their team of biologists, lawyers and policy specialists to sign off on a final decision.

But Tahoe, for example, (which had projected its decision for this winter) has been stuck on the last step for more than three years. In 2021, Forest officials from Tahoe, Eldorado, Stanislaus and Lassen said they were ready to release their plans. Stanislaus was first to go and Lassen followed in 2022. Tahoe and Eldorado did not move forward and now both Forests are no longer committing to a release date.

“The project is still under analysis,” says Tahoe spokesperson Lauren Faulkenberry. “We do not have a date for the final decision.”

In interviews with Tahoe Guide, Forest officials declined to blame the pending court decision on Stanislaus’ decision for the ongoing delays, instead pointing to unprecedented wildfires, the coronavirus pandemic, endangered species concerns and ongoing staffing shortages.

“We do not have a date at this time,” says Eldorado spokesperson Kristi Schroeder. “We have to revisit our environmental review for some new species that have been listed since we did our analysis. We do not have a Forest biologist hired yet that would perform that analysis and design and oversee the wildlife monitoring for the decision.

Our previous biologist has moved on to another position in the agency.”

Although it aimed to release its decision at the end of 2024, Plumas National Forest did not respond to multiple requests for comment on the status of its plan.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, spread across 6.3 million acres in California and Nevada, is the largest Forest in the lower 48. Despite once reporting it would commence scoping in the fall of 2021, it has not yet started its OSV project.

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Due to the heavy snow heavy snow during the 2022-23 season that saw multiple storms drop 6 to 10 feet of snow, keeping informational signage, including wilderness boundary and Pacific Crest Trail markers, visible during fluctuating snowpack levels was another a major issue.

“The biggest thing we’ve been working on is direct communications with our OSV community,” says Stanislaus National Forest spokesperson Benjamin Cossell. “It’s not a one-way street. We have to listen to them. And if we don’t show them, we are setting them up for failure. There’s a been a lot of work to get better signage and get better maps out there by our recreation people.”

Using the Avenza app, backcountry users can download an interactive map that tracks one’s location in relation to the OSV boundaries. Maps are also available on Forest Service stations and online.

If anything, the process of redrafting snowmobile policies has forced the Forest Service to learn more about its own lands and how the communities they serve interact with these wild places. Fortunately, these policies can be revisited and updated in the future as needed.

“We’ve learned the value in working with partners at every stage,” says Cossell. “Does that mean that it’s going to 100 percent bullet proof? No. But the more shared ownership, the better off the entire project is going to be. I think this is a huge shift in the Forest Service.

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Lassen National Forest was the second forest in the region to release an updated policy in 2022 that reduced snowmobile access on its lands by 22 percent.

This is the first winter that rangers are enforcing the updated access rules. The new maps are available online and at Forest Service stations.

“Our law enforcement tries to educate first and with repeat offenders use harsher methods, possibly tickets, as needed,” says Lassen spokesperson Jessica McMullen. “We haven’t had any issues reported yet. This winter will really be the one where we’d see any existing conflicts in the plan. I’m assuming because we adequately responded to objectors’ issues, we haven’t faced that.”

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Alliance conducted surveys on new and existing policies at trailheads, parking lots and in the backcountry throughout the Sierra Nevada and California Cascades. Some of the observations were summarized in a report by the Alliance backcountry ambassador, Megan Fiske.

Surprisingly for some (though not for many), the most commonly reported issue was illegal parking, pet waste, litter and other conflicts coming from snow play visitors, not backcountry travelers.

“Outside of the occasions where snowmobiles violated boundaries, the biggest conflict for backcountry users is backcountry access being blocked/ utilized by people engaging in snow play,” wrote Fiske in a report for Winter Wildlands. “The vast majority of littering, not cleaning up after pets, and parking illegally seems to be coming from the snow play community as it occurs within the first mile of the SNOparks and parking areas. It would serve all backcountry users, motorized and non-motorized, for the USFS and other public lands managers to take a more proactive role in managing the public’s desire to engage in snow play.”

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, which oversees 154,000 acres of specially designated National Forest lands, released its initial ideas for snowmobile policy updates in 2019. It received more than 1,000 comments and is currently working on an environmental assessment and development of possible alternatives for release in 2025 – six years later – according to LTBMU spokesperson Charles Clark.

Major issues driving the development of OSV decisions in the Tahoe Basin and other forests include: snow depth requirements and season of use; highuse conflict areas; impact to sensitive areas and species of concern; impact on neighborhoods; access points; separation of uses; and suggestions for additional groomed areas.

Inyo National Forest conducted its initial public comment period in the fall of 2023. To open up the process, it released a sample plan that would permit snowmobile travel on 305,000 acres (or 15 percent of its total holdings) including 107 miles of groomed trails and 1,400 miles of non-groomed roads.

Inyo is now conducting analysis based on the 166 comments it received.

Popular public recreation areas affected by the plan include Lee Vining Canyon, Sherwin Creek, Mammoth Lakes and June Loop.

“There is a lot of common ground,” says Winter Wildlands Alliance executive director David Page. “For example, staging at Shady Rest Park in Mammoth Lakes is a problem everyone agrees about. The fix is rerouting the snowmobile trails closer to town, away from the non-motorized walking zones and baseball fields. It’s a perfect example of how this can work when everybody comes to the table. There are ways to move people around so this can happen.”

All public comments on the Inyo plan are available on the Forest Service website.

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forest on snowshoe, discover endless opportunities for laughter and bonding in Tahoe’s snowy paradise. Here’s a few winter activities to enjoy during your time in Tahoe with something for every age. Find more family-friendly outings at YourTahoeGuide.com/family.

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Go sledding

Next to a day on the slopes, sledding is always at the top of any kids’ (and many adults’) must-do list. In Tahoe it’s easy to find a spot to sled. Local and state parks are great spots for free sledding. There are also several designated Sno-Parks in the region but you will need to purchase a Sno-Park permit before visiting.

There’s also local tubing resorts and most ski areas also offer tubing. Many include magic carpets or a rope tow for tubers, along with music, night sledding, food and beverage and much more to enjoy. You’ll find small sled areas for the littlest tykes to enjoy to big air jumps for older kids. Find a list of local tubing locations in this edition or at YourTahoeGuide.com/tubing.

Please be mindful of where you choose to sled – user-created sled hills can damage our sensitive lands and trash left behind by broken plastic sleds can degrade into microplastics and harm wildlife and local waterways. So, please go to a designated sled area. Also, those roadside sledding hills you may think might be a great spot are contaminated by road salt and automobile oil and grease. That is absolutely disgusting.

Snowplay

Spend time together as a family enjoying some good old-fashioned snowplay.

Again, local and state parks (and our local beaches) make great, free spots for family fun. Build a snowman, have a snowball fight, play on the beach and in the snow. Find a list of local beaches and parks in this edition and at YourTahoeGuide. com/beaches.

Snowshoe adventures

Anyone at any age can snowshoe. It’s an easy and inexpensive sport to enjoy together. Purchase or rent a pair of snowshoes from a local outfitter and then explore local beaches and parks. Most of our local cross-country areas also offer marked snowshoe trails to explore.

Better yet, join one of the many guided ski and snowshoe outings offered this winter. From full moon snowshoe tours to star-gazing tours to lakefront adventures to ski adventures with a Forest Service ranger and much more. Read the feature in this edition for more than a dozen guided outings to enjoy.

Take a turn on the ice

A hot cocoa and a turn around the ice skating rink makes for a great winter outing. There are seven local ice skating rinks from Truckee to the South Shore to enjoy. Many also offer lessons. Check out our Ice Skating & Sledding chart in this edition or at YourTahoeGuide.com/tubing.

Take a cruise on Lake Tahoe

Yes, you can take a cruise on Big Blue in the middle of winter. There aren’t as many options as in the summer, but you’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery and have Lake Tahoe all to yourself. Try the “Tahoe Bleu Wave,” “MS Dixie II” or “Spirit of Tahoe” all departing from the South Shore. | tahoebleuwave.com, zephyrcove.com, tahoecruises.com

Indoor entertainment

When you’re done on the slopes for the day, there’s great evening options. The Loft offers daily magic shows in the Village at Heavenly or try a round of indoor mini golf at the family-friendly Flatstick Pub, both on the South Shore.

Go for a strike with bowling options on both ends of the Lake – Bowl Incline or Tahoe Bowl. | thelofttahoe.com, flatstickpubtahoe.com, bowlincline.com, tahoebowl.com

Kidzone Museum

Tahoe’s only children’s museum is in Truckee and has exhibits and play space for children up to 6 years of age. The nonprofit museum also recently opened a new Winnie the Pooh-themed exhibit, and offers kids’ activities, play groups and events. | kidzonemuseum.org

Tahoe Science Center

Learn about Tahoe environmental and natural history at the Tahoe Science Center with kid-friendly science exhibits for ages 8 and older featuring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and much more. Located on the campus of UNR, Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/tahoesciencecenter

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Free skiing

Ongoing | Local resorts

There are not many things that are free in Tahoe, but there are some free skiing deals. Nevada Nordic offers free trail access to everyone. Kids 4 and younger ski free at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood. Children 6 and younger ski free at Diamond Peak. Tahoe XC offers free trail access to those 19 years of age and younger.

Tahoe City Winter Sports Park offers free trail access to local kids ages 14 and younger. There also free trail access for cross-county skiing and snowshoeing at local and state parks. | YourTahoeGuide.com/xc

Night XC skiing

Ongoing | ASC Training Center | Donner Summit

ASC offers Nordic night skiing Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until 7:30 p.m. throughout the season. | asctrainingcenter.org

Ski with a Ranger

Fridays | Heavenly Ski Area

Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly. | Kayla Anderson

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

Feb. 24, March 23 & April 20 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Explore the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Tickets sierrastateparks.org

Twilight Snowshoe Hike

March 1 & 22 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Join this 3-mile round trip hike that includes guides, after-hour access to Diamond Peak and Snowflake Lodge and more. | diamondpeak.com

Free Ski Day

March 9 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Enjoy a free day in the park with a guided snowshoe hike, snowman contest & snow science exhibit and kids’ crafts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited free parking pass available online. | bit.ly/ski_day

The U.S. Forest Service has expanded its free winter Ski with a Ranger program and is now offering it Fridays at Heavenly at 1 p.m. until March 29; at Alpine Meadows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. until early April; at Kirkwood at 1 p.m. until March 29; and at Sierra-at-Tahoe at 10 a.m. until March 25.

Rangers will discuss local natural and cultural history. Participants must be intermediate level. Tours are first-come, first-served. Lift tickets required. Check local Forest Districts for details. | fs.usda.gov

Forest History Snowshoe

Nordic Twilight Tours

Join TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith as she leads the way in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. | tahoerimtrail.org

Until March 9 (Sat.) | Northstar California | Truckee

The 2- to 2.5-hour tour begins at the Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 5 p.m. The group will meander through the pine tree-lined forest and end in The Village at Northstar. Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. | northstarcalifornia.com

Snowshoe tours

Until March 30 (Sat.) | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Join a free snowshoe tour at 1 p.m. on Saturdays to explore the park with a historian to learn about local natural and cultural history. Bring gear. | Register bit.ly/ donner_tours

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

Until April 23 (select dates) | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on two nights each month. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Nordic Nights Under the Lights

Feb. 16, March 15 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista

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March 10 | Spooner Lake State Park | East Shore

This adventure will be a leisurely snowshoe trek with experts and friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation who will reveal the mysterious world of trees. | tahoerimtrail.org

Wonders of Wildlife & Water

March 19 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Snowshoe Hike

March 24 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village.

Join TINS for a guided snowshoe hike with director Will Richardson at 7:15 a.m.

Learn about winter ecology and the survival strategies and adaptations employed by animals. | RSVP tinsweb.org

Ski, snowshoe tours

March 30 | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Join a free ski tour at 10 a.m. and a snowshoe tour at 1 p.m. to explore the park with a historian to learn about local natural and cultural history. Bring gear. | Register bit.ly/donner_tours

Snowshoe Star Tours April 3 | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present telescopic tours of the night sky. It starts with guided sunset snowshoeing, followed by a brilliant tour of the night sky. For ages 8 and older. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

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ICE SKATING NORTH SHORE

NORTHSTAR (530) 562-1010 | northstarcalifornia.com Open air rink. Free access.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Ice skating & rentals. Clubhouse.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

ECHO LAKE (530) 644-2324 Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.* HANSEN’S RESORT (530) 544-3361 | hansensresort.com 400-foot-long groomed tube run on Ski Run Blvd. Cash only.

HEAVENLY skiheavenly.com Tubing at top of gondola with four lanes.

EVERLINE RESORT (530) 584-4024 Ice & hockey skate rentals available.

KAHLE PARK (775) 586-7271 | douglascountynv.gov Off Highway 207. Bring equipment.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

SAWMILL POND On Lake Tahoe Blvd. Bring equipment.

EDGEWOOD TAHOE (888) 769-1924 | edgewoodtahoe.com Open air rink. Daily 4-9 p.m. Rentals available.

HEAVENLY VILLAGE (530) 542-4230 | theshopsatheavenly.com Open air rink.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE ICE ARENA (530) 542-6262 | cityofslt.com Indoor facility open year-round.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7453 | sierraattahoe.com Lift-accessible tubing lanes, snow play and sledding area.

TAHOE SNOWMOBILE TUBING (530) 542-3294 | tahoesnowmobiles.com At Tahoe Paradise & Stateline, Nev. Reserve online.

TRUCKEE

TAYLOR CREEK (530) 543-2600 Hwy. 89, north of Camp Richardson Road. Bring equipment.*

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Skate rentals, ice dancing & hockey lessons.

TUBETAHOE (530) 600-2304 | tubetahoe.com 500 feet of machine-groomed tubing lanes in Meyers.

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

HOPE VALLEY AREA

CARSON PASS (209) 295-4251 Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.* HOPE VALLEY (775) 882-2766 Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.* MEISS MEADOW (209) 295-4251 Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.* NORTH SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE On Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau. Bring equipment.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals not available.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. RSVP required.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY PARK placer.ca.gov Free snowplay area. Bring equipment.

PALISADES TAHOE (530) 452-4511 | palisadestahoe.com Tubing area. Disco Tubing with DJ & lasers at night on select dates Dec. 16-March 9.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN (530) 659-7217 | adventuremountaintahoe.com Machine-groomed sledding, tubing & snowplay.

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BOREAL MOUNTAIN rideboreal.com RSVP in advance. Night sessions available.

DONNER SKI RANCH donnerskiranch.com Tubing hills with moving carpet.

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit. Bring equipment.* KINGVALE RESORT (530) 427-5090 | kingvaleresort.com Bring sleds or sleds available to buy.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA northstarcalifornia.com TART Tubing lanes in the Village.

SODA SPRINGS skisodasprings.com Up to 10 lanes. RSVP in advance.

SUGAR RUSH TUBING sugarbowl.com/tubing 10-lane tubing area at Sugar Bowl.

TAHOE DONNER (530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center.

YUBA PASS (530) 994-3401 Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.* WEST SHORE

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Sno-Play area off Hwy. 89. Bring equipment.* GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Machine-groomed snow play area. Reserve online. Night sledding select dates Dec. 17-Jan. 14.

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North Tahoe & Truckee | laketahoetransit.com South Shore | tahoetransportation.org

*Sno-Park permit required; (916) 324-1222 or ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks.

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KidZone Museum’s “Hundred Acre Wood” exhibit brings to life the century-old Winnie the Pooh stories of author A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard with a focus on social-emotional learning for children up to age 6.

The exhibit presents an opportunity for younger children to become familiar with concepts of understanding and identifying feelings, self-reflection, empathy and connection. The museum has sections representing each character and a trait: Winnie the Pooh is happy-go-lucky, Piglet is anxious, Eeyore is sad, Tigger is energetic, Kanga is nurturing, Roo is curious, Rabbit is organized and sometimes critical, and Owl is wise.

KidZone Museum has raised nearly half of the funds needed for a new, 10,500-square-foot museum at Truckee River Regional Park to include a science and art center, a teen studio, a sensory space, traveling exhibits and an expanded play space. | kidzonemuseum.org

FEB. 24 Carnival Games & Glowstick Parade Games starts at 4:30 p.m. & parade at 6:15 p.m., Tahoe Donner Downhill. | tahoedonner.com MARCH 1 Family Movie Night Starts at 6 p.m., North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. | ntpud.org MARCH 10 Free tubing day For special needs families, TubeTahoe, Meyers. | tubetahoe.com

MARCH 15 Honolulu Theater for Youth 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach | hfoxchall.org MARCH 17 Family Downhill Challenge Family GS Ski Race, 11 a.m., Tahoe Donner Downhill. | tahoedonner.com MARCH 23 200-Foot Banana Split Extravaganza Grab a spoon and help devour a 200foot banana split, 1:45 p.m., Tahoe Donner Downhill. | tahoedonner.com

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Terrarium creation by Glass Gardens Tahoe. | Sierra Dawn Ward. Creation by Wyld Peony. | Jen Wechsler. Zephyr Lodge at Northstar by Love and Lupines. | Meghon Shrewsbury. Creation by High Sierra Gardens. | Kayla Anderson

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he act of giving and receiving flowers, and even making your own arrangements, has an immediate impact on happiness, and leaves a long-lasting effect related to delight and gratitude, according to a study from Rutgers. In the midst of winter, Tahoe Guide decided to highlight local florists and terrarium designers whose creations will brighten anyone’s day.

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Sierra Dawn Ward, owner of Sierra Bella hair salon in Incline Village, is also a North Lake Tahoe native who has unlocked her love of plants. Growing up, she enjoyed gardening with her father and plants soon became a mainstay in her salon.

Ward took on making terrariums as another creative outlet and began selling them in her salon. A few of her glass gardens are anywhere from 2 to 4 years old and still going strong. Many of them have a variety of succulents, colored reindeer moss, sand, stones and other accent pieces in glass containers. Shipping is not available for her terrariums, but she is open to delivering them in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay area. | @glassgardenstahoe

Good Anya Plant Shop

I first met Anya Dublennikova at the annual Made in Tahoe Festival at the Village in Olympic Valley in 2022 and was immediately drawn to her booth filled with wall hangings of bright lichen and other types of tree moss displayed in vibrant green hues.

Now, years later, after emigrating from Russia, landing in Truckee and launching her plant art business Good Anya, she has expanded into a more dynamic space for gift items, art, pots and plants.

From cat-shaped air plant holders and self-watering live frames to Ordesa hanging baskets and Sansevieria/snake plants, all arranged in the shop in a way that makes the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Customers may also build terrariums, succulent gardens, wall hangings and more. | thegoodanya.com

Heartwood Florists

While Heartwood Florists shuttered its Tahoe City store, the creative florals arrangements are still available for local delivery in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. | heartwoodflorist.com

High Sierra Gardens

Every room of High Sierra Gardens in Incline Village, Nev., is one of the area’s longstanding businesses offering garden-themed gifts including custom orchid bowls, along with offering wreaths and flower arrangements. | High Sierra Gardens on Facebook

Love and Lupines

Love and Lupines is a working studio and flower shop in Truckee created by founder Meghon Shrewsbury. Open on Fridays and Saturdays through May, Shrewsbury kicked off her winter decorating homes and businesses with copious amounts of garland, winter greens, custom centerpieces and more.

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possible, bringing in anemones and Encelia from Sweet Roots Floral in Grass Valley, specialty roses from Dutch Door Farms in Auburn, and stallias, cosmos and celosia from Hobo Ranch in Sierraville owned by Brian and Heather River, who also run Atelier and Bespoke. The shop offers local deliveries, including for weekly flower subscribers. | loveandlupines.com

Wyld Peony

Holding a degree in environmental horticulture from UC Davis, Wyld Peony owner Jennifer Wechsler came back to her North Lake Tahoe roots and worked for a wedding planner and interior designer who specialized in large scale, luxury weddings between Tahoe and Napa Valley. Then in June 2022, one of her friends got married and bought her peonies from Costco and got her friends together to help with the arrangements. They noticed that Wechsler had a knack for design, and soon after Wyld Peony was born.

Today, Wechsler enjoys making floral creations mixing flowers with interesting containers from the thrift stores next to her Incline Village shop.

“I would love to offer classes, have a flower bar, sell local art and be retail gift shop. I want it to be different kind of shop with a focus on bringing out the personality of the flowers,” Wechsler says. | wyldpeony.com n

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ahoe Guide has profiled hundreds of artists & writers, art events, art galleries, bookshops & other creators since I launched the feature nearly 10 years ago. With declining traditional advertising support, however, we are unable to sustain a regular feature in every edition of Tahoe Guide so this will be our last regular arts feature. For the time being, we’ll continue to offer a local arts calendar and art-related news but your help is needed to sustain our local arts coverage.

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t he art s Winter White Art Exhibit Piper J Gallery, Truckee, Feb. 14-16, 11 a.m., (530) 386-7735, piperjgallery.com Tahoe Film Club Zephyr Cove Library, Feb. 14, March 13, 3:15 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov Knit & Crochet Zephyr Cove Library, Feb. 15-March 21, (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov Women Reading Women Book Club Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., (530) 270-9463, glasseswinebar.com Meet the Artist: Michael Flohr Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery, South Lake Tahoe, Feb. 17-18, noon to 5 p.m., marcusashley.com LGBTQ+ Art Club Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, Feb. 20, March 5, March 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., foxchall.org Pop-Up Makerspace Truckee Workspace, Truckee, Feb. 24, March 9, March 23, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library Author David Antonucci presents, “Environmental History of Lake Tahoe” South Lake Tahoe Library, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org March Artist Reception: Alanna Misico Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, March 1, 5-7 p.m., tahoewinecollective.com First Fridays Art Truckee, Truckee, March 1, 5-9 p.m., (530) 4483423, arttruckee.com Act Your Stage Zephyr Cove Library, March 6, 5:30 p.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov Meet the Artist: Eric Christensen Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery, S. Lake Tahoe, March 8-9, noon to 5 p.m., marcusashley.com Meet the Artist: Paul Lotz Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery, S.Lake Tahoe, March 15-16, noon to 5 p.m., marcusashley.com

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n a hot July afternoon in 1872, Charles McGlashan stepped off a crowded passenger train in downtown Truckee. He squinted into the bright, high-altitude sunshine and gazed past the depot to the terrain beyond. McGlashan had been warned by friends in Placerville — a Sierra foothill town where he had been principal of the high school — that there are only three seasons in the Tahoe Sierra: July, August and winter. But “Mac” as his fraternity brothers nicknamed him in college, had visited Truckee before and was captivated by the spectacular rugged beauty of the landscape.

Fascinated by astronomy, he relished dark night skies perfect for celestial observation. Another passion was entomology, specifically lepidoptera, which includes the study of butterflies and moths. The colorful insects abound in the region. In fact, Donner Summit boasts one of the greatest densities of butterfly species in the United States and Canada. McGlashan had found his home.

In Placerville, the year before, McGlashan fell in love with his sister Martinette’s best friend, pretty Jennie Munson. She didn’t have an inquisitive and scholarly mind like McGlashan, but he felt assured that she would make a fine wife and mother of their future children.

In December 1871, the couple wed.

Shortly after the nuptials, Munson’s family moved to Truckee, from where they mailed frequent letters extolling the virtues of the alpine community. Six months later the newlyweds joined the Munsons in Truckee where McGlashan had been hired as a teacher, school principal and district superintendent.

Tall with an athletic build, McGlashan sported a shock of unruly hair on his head and a large, bristling red mustache. McGlashan’s spirited brown eyes revealed the sharp intellect and steely strength of character that this young man possessed. His boundless energy would contribute mightily to the social structure and economic future of the increasingly disorderly railroad hamlet.

Over the years, McGlashan gained statewide recognition as an erudite criminal defense attorney, scientist, inventor, pioneer newspaperman and, true to the times, an admired and effective anti-Chinese legislator in the California State Assembly. Presciently, 28

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he also promoted the development of winter sports as an essential economic industry in the Tahoe Sierra. It’s fair to say that he was a Renaissance man, extremely intelligent and multi-talented.

McGlashan leaves a bold, but somewhat complicated legacy that endures beyond his imagination today.

Early years

Charles Fayette McGlashan was born into poverty on Aug. 12, 1847, at the small frontier settlement of Beaver Dam, Wis., to Peter and Elizabeth McGlashan. (Ironically, his birth came just a few months after the last of the Donner Party survivors were rescued from their infamous winter entrapment at Donner Lake, a harrowing tale that McGlashan would reveal to the world with his 1880 bestselling book, “History of the Donner Party.”) Raised as the only boy among six sisters, he was 2 years old when his mother died in childbirth at Christmastime. From then on, his father Peter was sullen and morose, a broken man. He now considered the religious holiday a period of mourning and forbade gifts or celebrations in his household.

In 1851, Peter McGlashan announced that he was moving the family to California and after two years of preparation they headed west, arriving in Healds-

burg in September 1854. As a boy, “Fayette,” as he was called then, had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. To pay his tuition at the Sotoyome Institute in Healdsburg, Fayette cleaned floors in a gory butcher shop, labored at strenuous farm work and performed countless odd jobs. He was such an impressive student that at graduation in 1864, the 17-year-old was offered a faculty position teaching classes in Mother Lode mining camps.

To further his education, he petitioned for admittance to Williston Seminary, an elite school in Massachusetts that specialized in science. McGlashan excelled scholastically in all subjects, athletically in gymnastics and rhetorically as leader of the debate society. Testament to his popularity, he was elected student-body president. Unlike his fellow classmates, however, who hailed from New England’s most distinguished, affluent families, McGlashan worked his holidays selling books door-to-door. He also taught Sunday School.

Indicative of his character, while at university McGlashan joined the Free Masons and Independent Order of Good Templars, two fraternal organizations with clandestine rituals, passwords and handshakes. The Good Templars were part of the temperance movement and advocated total abstinence from alcohol.

Freemasonry is a male-only secret society devoted to fellowship, moral discipline and mutual assistance. Throughout his life, McGlashan remained attracted to groups that were committed to community activism, secret or not. In his final year of study McGlashan was expelled for protesting the disciplinary treatment of a classmate. His father died around that time, so in the spring of 1871 McGlashan returned to northern California on the cusp of his 25th birthday to take the head position at Placerville Academy.

Inquisitive reporter

Upon his arrival in Truckee that summer in 1872, McGlashan was hired as a reporter for the local Republican newspaper before being promoted to editor. He had previously written freelance articles for the Sacramento Daily Union, but now he began covering mountain news. On such story included an adventure he had with his friend Charles Burkhalter.

The pair borrowed a boat to explore the depths of Lake Tahoe and they crisscrossed the vast lake while repeatedly lowering a champagne bottle filled with lead-shot secured by fishing line to accurately plumb Big Blue’s deepest point. They established it at 1,645 feet, a remarkable accomplishment

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later confirmed by university scientists and government geologists deploying sophisticated equipment.

McGlashan thrived on a busy schedule after arriving in Truckee teaching students and supervising schools in Truckee and nearby Boca. He spent evenings lecturing adults in chemistry and teaching astronomy classes on rooftops.

Beyond that he burned the midnight oil, studied law and eventually passed the bar exam. McGlashan was having the time of his life, but his unrelenting pace broke the marriage with Jennie. When she moved out, Mac quit work and left for Sacramento angry and demoralized.

The editor at the Daily Union suggested that the tormented young man travel to Utah to research the truth behind the conspiratorial Mountain Meadows Massacre, a horrific incident from 1857 when renegade Mormons dressed as American Indians murdered 120 men, women and children in a California-bound wagon train. McGlashan’s revealing exposé shocked the nation.

Connection to 601s

In November 1874, while McGlashan was in Utah, the Republican newspaper’s editor and owner, David B. Frink, was fatally shot in error by a fellow member of Truckee’s vigilante group “601.” McGlashan had joined the secretive cabal shortly after his arrival and was now an influential associate but

unaware of this botched raid to capture a troublesome local prostitute and her hoodlum lover. The “601,” a self-appointed syndicate, aimed to maintain law and order in a town overwhelmed by criminal activity, even if they had to break the law to do it. Frink was highly respected and after his death newspapers throughout northern California lamented his demise while also supporting the vigilance movement that caused it.

The Chrystal Palace

McGlashan and Jennie reunited upon his return to Truckee and were blessed with a baby girl in late 1875, but Jennie then admitted she loved another man, so the couple divorced in 1877.

Luckily, McGlashan found his soul mate in Leonora (Nona) G. Keiser, an attractive imaginative woman. They married in 1878 and over the years had 8 children. Tragically their young son Charles Fayette Jr. died of scarlet fever five days before Christmas 1886, but eldest daughter Nonette became a noted sculptor; June obtained a Hastings College law degree and became partner at her father’s firm, while Ximena gained national fame as The Butterfly Princess.

In 1903, Mac and Nona designed and built their family home, a glittering, eye-catching structure called the Chrystal Palace. It matched the columned museum McGlashan had erected seven years before over a large, balanced

rocking stone to house his Donner Party relics and 20,000 mounted butterflies among other curiosities. (Part of McGlashan’s butterfly collection is on display at the Truckee Community Center.)

Work to drive out Chinese

In the final decades of the 19th century, anti-Chinese rhetoric, legislation and violence were rampant on the West Coast where tens of thousands Chinese immigrants had arrived starting with California’s Gold Rush. They worked in mining and agriculture, dug irrigation projects and opened restaurants and laundries. It was also Chinese nationals who constructed the western portion of the first transcontinental railroad.

Despite their vital contributions to the country’s economy and cultural diversity, the Chinese were seen as undercutting wages of white men and became unwanted by many Californians.

McGlashan’s oratory and occasionally his newspaper editorials reflected the sensibilities of Truckee’s white residents, many of whom wanted to banish all Oriental residents.

It’s unlikely that McGlashan held personal animosity against the Chinese.

In fact, anecdotal evidence suggests that he was sympathetic to their plight.

But as part of the community, as well as a prominent member of the local anti-Chinese Caucasian League, he

was aware of how his neighbors felt. In 1884 he was elected Assemblyman for eastern Nevada County’s 15th precinct primarily based on his promise to write legislation that refused Chinese migrants any rights of U.S. citizenship. Even so, McGlashan abhorred the racist brutality directed at Chinese immigrants, often in the form of arson, murder and assault.

McGlashan organized and demanded an essentially peaceful, non-violent economic boycott where Chinese employees were fired and Asian-owned businesses shunned. The so-called “Truckee Method” was successful in accomplishing its goals and most Chinese left. Although legal and intended to eradicate bloodshed, McGlashan later revealed that he “regretted his actions bitterly.”

Nearly a century after McGlashan’s death on Jan. 6, 1931, it’s important to remember that McGlashan was a man of his time, and his political actions should be viewed within the context of his era.

As an energetic civic leader, he arguably contributed more to the Truckee community and Tahoe Sierra than any individual on record. 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. | mark@thestormking.com

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Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival | Feb. 17-18 | Stateline, Nev. WinterWonderGrass | April 5-7 | Olympic Valley

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here are many aspects of the Tahoe Sierra that are truly special. Too many to name, really. But one feature that is truly exceptional is the live music scene.

For what is essentially a smattering of small towns scattered throughout the mountains, there is not only an incomparable cast of local musicians, but world-class, nationally touring acts who perform here regularly. I’ve seen most of my favorite artists up close and personal at small venues like the Crown Room in Crystal Bay or South Shore Room in Stateline, Nev. And if you put together an outstanding band here, chances are you’ll have the opportunity to open up, play a late-night show and eventually share the stage with your heroes.

Another thing. In most places, music festivals are reserved for summer months. Not here.

One of the best times to get down is smackdab in the heart of ski season.

Last year at WinterWonderGrass, a few thousand hearty souls danced in a full-on blizzard as Trampled by Turtles of Duluth, Minn., closed down Sunday night. Now, that’s something I’ve only experienced in Tahoe.

This winter season, two top-flight music festivals will snow down by golden shores and iconic chairlifts: Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival and WinterWonderGrass.

Reggae sunshine all year

For what’s sure to be a high time in the mountains, the first winter version of the Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival will be held at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev., on Feb. 17 and 18 uniting Jamaican reggae royals Damien and Stephen Marley, SoCal dub-folkie Stick Figure and Bermudian island bopper Collie Buddz.

“We all have so many problems,” says Buddz, whose 2023 album is called “Take It Easy.” “It’s OK to relax for a minute and chill out. Don’t take anything too serious, but also be conscious and aware of this world we live in.”

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Miki Rae & The Hooligans.

False Rhythms formed at the Dresslerville Community in Gardnerville, Nev., in 2012. After making their bones at DIY Carson City venues like A to Zen thrift store and Wink’s Silver Strike Lanes, they’ve progressed to major festivals throughout Northern California. The 5,000-person arena at Tahoe Blue Event Center will be their biggest gig yet.

“We’re a lot heavier than most reggae bands,” says guitarist Dalton Moore.

“We’re Metallica’s version of reggae.

We sing about our heritage, tribal love and what Native Americans have gone through. It’s about knowing where you come from.”

Homegrown roots rocker Miki Rae will open the festival on Saturday afternoon.

“It’s truly an honor,” she says. “For all of us in the band, music in not only our hobby, but what we are most passionate about. It gives us joy. We believe that music is magic, so having the opportunity to share the stage with these musicians we look up to is a blessing.” | laketahoereggaefest.com

Bluegrass in the snow

From April 5 to 7, WinterWonderGrass will host its eighth annual festival at Palisades Tahoe since 2015. This year’s

lineup features many acts we haven’t seen before with headliners including East Texas indie rocker Paul Cauthen and West Virginia folk singer Sierra Ferrell. The stacked bill is rounded out by longtime favorites Lindsay Lou, Devil Makes Three, Infamous Stringdusters, Lil’ Smokies and Kitchen Dwellers alongside regional high-flyers like Diggin Dirt, Two Runner and Caltucky.

Traditional bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar met in a bubble in 2020 to record their self-titled debut that was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Guitarist Chris Eldridge grew up in Fredericksburg, Va., the son of a well-known banjo player in The Seldom Scene.

“Bluegrass is a core part of where I come from,” he says. “There was this experience I had from a young age of being around people making music at a very high level. They were like aunts and uncles to me. It seemed like a natural thing.”

Eldridge got his nickname, “Critter,” from his parents, but it became official when flatpicking legend Tony Rice started using it, too. Mighty Poplar, in which members of Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings and Watchhouse revive oft-forgotten bluegrass classics, began as an impromptu,

late-night festival jam.

“It’s about a particular alchemy when you get certain people in the room,” says Eldridge. “It’s really joyful and playful, but it also feels very grounded.”

Another new artist arriving at the Tahoe festival is mandolinist Sierra Hull. A creative virtuoso originally from Byrdstown, Tenn., Hull grew up playing bluegrass jams on the Kentucky state line and graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry by age 10.

“I fell in love with the music, but it’s the community that made me stay,” she says. “I became friends with the local musicians I grew up playing with, even if they were three or four times my age.

I’m proud to sit in a circle of musicians – it’s a really beautiful thing. We mentor younger musicians and give back, and I’ve always loved that.”

When luminaries like Hull hit their last notes on the WinterWonderGrass main stage, three side tents will ignite with beer gardens and rising local acts like Grass Valley’s Broken Compass Bluegrass.

“It’s such a wonderful opportunity and it means so much to us,” says mandolinist Kyle Ledson. “We have huge gratitude to festivals that give smaller bands like us these opportunities.” | | winterwondergrass.com n

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Beck performs at the Belt Room Bar on Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. and outside on the Village Deck on March 23 at 12 p.m. Both locations are near the top of the Village Gondola at the classically quaint Norden ski resort. If you don’t have a lift ticket, you can park in Judah lot and walk in 5 to 10 minutes.

The verifiable Tahoe Sierra mountain man is releasing a new single, “Hey Son,” in March. It’s an ode to his boy with a trademark aura of Eddie Vedder meets Johnny Cash on the Pacific Crest Trail. | tahoemountainfolk.com

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Founded on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore in 2021, Pipe Down channels a chill California reggae vibe with a fresh side of indie rock and hip hop. Their 2023 EP, “Vagabond,” sees the popular local group settling into a steady, vibrant groove as leader singer Donny Beck muses on his wandering adventures around the globe.

Before departing on a West Coast tour in April in support of reggae singer Josh Heinrichs, Pipe Down will perform locally at Moe’s Original BBQ in Tahoe City on March 22 at 9 p.m.; Whiskey Dick’s Saloon in South Lake Tahoe with Ventura vocalist Kyle Smith on March 23 at 9 p.m.; and Distant Brewing in Mammoth Lakes with San Diego hippie rockers Half Hour Late on March 24 at 7 p.m. No matter how far they go, all roads lead back to Tahoe. | pipedownofficial. com

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Broken Compass Bluegrass Since coming together in the Grass Valley in 2021, homegrown bluegrass quartet Broken Compass Bluegrass has been gaining fans with their lovely musicianship, soulful songwriting and all-around good vibes. Their 2023 debut album “Fool’s Gold” carries an original sound full of acoustic warmth, lyrical tenderness and melodic sophistication.

“We love what we’re doing,” says guitarist Django Ruckrich. “A huge part that’s so important to us is the live performance. We do a lot of jamming and improvisation and feeding off each other and the audience.”

BCB headlines the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay, Nev., for the first time on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

As part of the Road to Wondergrass series, they will be giving away a pair of weekend passes to WinterWonderGrass at the show. These tight-knit up-andcomers perform on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, at the eighth annual bluegrass festival in Palisades Tahoe. | brokencompassbluegrass.com, crystalbaycasino.com

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SATURDAY, FEB. 17 Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest After Parties Bally’s, Stateline, 12:30 a.m.

Battle of the Marching Bands Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Plaza Bar Music Series Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Winter Reggae Festival Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 5 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Petty Theft The Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Lakefront Live Music Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest After Parties Bally’s, Stateline, 12:30 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Elizabeth Pitcairn in Concert St. Theresa Catholic Church, S. Lake Tahoe,3-5:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Murray Sawchuck The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Winter Reggae Festival Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 5 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

The Keller Williams Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Magic Fusion(18+) Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

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Lakefront Live Music Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 16 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Plaza Bar Music Series Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night Incline Brewery & Barrel House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Road to WonderGrass Tahoe Alibi Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 19 Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Stage Mondays Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

Country Mondays Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

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Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Trivia Night Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Millenial Bingo Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Road to WonderGrass Tahoe Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Broken Compass Bluegrass Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Lakefront Live Music Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

SUNDAY, FEB. 25

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music with Nicole Cooley + Funk-Shway Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 2-5 p.m.

Karaoke Night Incline Brewery & Barrel House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Black Jacket Symphony Feat Marc Matel Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 7 p.m.

Matisyahu Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Lakefront Live Music Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Live Music with Kyle Kirchubel Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges, 2-5 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

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MONDAY, FEB. 26 Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Open Stage Mondays Truckee Public House, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.

Country Mondays Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 27 Trivia Night Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 6 p.m.

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Millenial Bingo Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 29 SnowFest! Kick-Off with The Blues Monsters Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay, 5-10 p.m.

Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Matt Marcy The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Snowfest! Fireworks with the Nomads Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Mustache Harbor The Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

John Summit Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Skiitour Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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Millenial Bingo Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

Snowfest! Black Out Bingo Rosie’s Cafe Tahoe City, Tahoe City, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Prom Night Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe City, 6:30-10 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Grace Potter Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The 3 Queens of Motown Tribute Show Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

Grace Potter Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Social Dance Night Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.

Millenial Bingo Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

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Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Honolulu Theater for Youth: The Pa’akai We Bring Fox Cultural Hall, Kings Beach, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Road to WonderGrass Tahoe Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Leftover Salmon Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Paw Patrol Live Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 10 a.m.

Winter Beach Party Tahoe Donner, Truckee, noon Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Paw Patrol Live Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Eddie Griffin Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

Tainted Love Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Paw Patrol Live Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 11 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Paw Patrol Live Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 3 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Trivia Night Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6 p.m.

Live Music CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Wolves & Friends Live The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Umphrey’s McGee Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Sierra Night McP’s Taphouse Grill, South Lake Tahoe, 8-10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

North Shore Nights Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Pipe Down with Half Hour Late Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Apres Ski DJ Party Northstar California Resort, Truckee, 2-6 p.m.

Winter Music Series Pizza On the Hill, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tracy Morgan Bally’s, Stateline, 7 p.m.

Road to WonderGrass Tahoe Alibi Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Kyle Smith with Lizano Whiskey Dicks Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ Bally’s, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Northstar Winter Live Music Series Village Stage at Roller Rink, Truckee, 2 p.m.

Trivia Night Alder Creek Cafe, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Dancing with the Stars Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Millenial Bingo Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7 p.m.

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FROM LEFT: Heirloom carrot salad at The Dining Room. | Priya Hutner. Elk Chops with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe at Fumo. | Alison Berment. Pavlova with lemon curd, pomegranates and pistachios with cardamon cream at The Dining Room. | Priya Hutner

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hat makes a unique dining experience? For me, it’s delicious food, a distinctive atmosphere and a memorable time. I set out to explore some of Tahoe’s unique places to eat a meal, have a cocktail or enjoy a snack.

Have dinner, sip on a beer or eat a toasty warm s’more in an igloo, ride a gondola to dine slopeside, or snowshoe to a chalet for dinner.

Fine dining by gondola

Dining at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is an unforgettable experience. From the breathtaking drive up Old 40 to swaying high above the snow-covered terrain on the Village Gondola, this is only the beginning of this unique dining experience.

Jeremy Anderson, an Ayurvedic educator, joins me for dinner. Mark Beevor, vice president of hospitality, guides us to The Dining Room at Sugar Bowl to meet Executive Chef Jason Landis.

Once seated, the majestic snow-covered mountains are the backdrop for this dining adventure. Chef brings out an array of starters from their new curated menu, including a house-made Spinach Tor-

Warm drinks and a comforting atmosphere await

tellini, which is creamy perfection with a touch of crispy basil leaves, a Wedge Salad served in baby iceberg cups with buttermilk bacon vinaigrette, pickled shallots, and Point Reyes blue cheese, an Heirloom Carrot salad served with roasted winter carrots and preserved lemons served with harissa tahini, and last but night least, an Ahi Tuna Crudo served with Bartlett pear, radish and ginger dressing. Every dish is equally delicious. I gaze at the beautiful assortment of colors and taste the exquisite flavors before me, and I am impressed.

For the main course, Chef prepares a dry-aged Duck a l’Orange served on forbidden rice, Seared Hokkaido Scallops in a winter citrus sauce, a dry-aged Tomahawk steak on creamy polenta with Brussels sprouts and maitake and hen in the woods mushrooms, and a Black Truffle Taglierini Pasta with truffle butter sauce and Grana Padano.

Each bite of food is phenomenal. We end with a Lemon Curd Pavlova served on cardamom cream and a Sticky Date Pudding. Amazing.

The menu is beautiful and includes lovely vegetarian selections. Sugar

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Bowl has made a priority to create a unique dining experience throughout the resort, from fine dining at The Dining Room, grabbing a bite at the mid-mountain smokehouse, or eating sushi and ramen at the Judah Lodge. One thing is certain: dinner at The Dining Room at Sugar Bowl is a must. No lift tickets are required to ride the Village Gondola over and dine at Sugar Bowl. | sugarbowl.com

Dinner in an igloo

I am intrigued by dining in an igloo in Incline Village. Nestled in a small shopping center is Fumo, where owners Nellie and Jonas Saia have created a memorable dining venue. Excited to experience their menu, Alison Bermant and I were seated in a four-person igloo.

The glow from the fire pit outside gave the feeling of dinner at sunset. For cocktails, we tried a Blue Pom Whiskey Sour (Alison loved this) and a Paper Kayak (I love a good bourbon cocktail).

Manager Kandace Dirgan recommended some of Fumo’s favorite dishes.

We begin with Fumo’s housemade Clam Chowder, served with a lovely

array of whole clams in a creamy broth.

Appetizers include a Shrimp Ceviche with mango salsa, tri-colored tortilla chips, sliced avocado, and Diver Scallops with parsnip puree and pancetta.

The ceviche is tangy and tasty, with just enough spice and heat. The Diver Scallops are to die for – some of the best scallops I’ve dined on in a long time.

We both loved the parsnip puree.

The Elk Chops are the main course. It is served with a blackberry port sauce, mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. The chops are cooked perfectly, and the elk is tender and delicious. We finish with Fumo’s Tiramisu, and it is divine.

Fumo offers a daily menu special with a choice of appetizer, main entrée and sides and dessert. At $55, this is one of the best dining deals in Tahoe. This charming restaurant with four outdoor igloos and indoor seating does not disappoint. A combination of casual dining with an impressive menu made me enamored with this most unusual, excellent dining experience from start to finish. | fumotahoe.com

Snowshoe Chalet Dinner

Embark on a guided snowshoe tour and chalet dinner at Palisades Tahoe.

Snowshoe to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows and enjoy a

Creative American Cuisine in an Elegant Log Cabin

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Baby Back Ribs Steaks Seafood Pasta Gourmet Hamburgers Kid’s Menu

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four-course Bavarian-inspired meal. A complimentary drink before setting out and a glass of champagne upon arrival add to this unique dining experience.

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Tōst with on-mountain bubbly

Northstar offers a unique bubbly experience at Tōst. Ski up and enjoy a glass of bubbly or apple cider on the mountain. Toasts are at 2 p.m. and are served on a first-come, first-served basis. | northstarcalifornia.com

Free s’mores daily

Bring the kids for complimentary s’mores at 4 p.m. daily at the Overlook Bar in the Village at Northstar. Sit by a fire pit and watch the ice skaters while enjoying a warm marshmallow treat (s’mores are first-come, first-served).

There’s also hot cocoa stations and a full bar for adult libations. | northstarcalifornia.com

S’mores in an igloo

Tubing on a hill and s’mores in an igloo provides a memorable family event.

Rent an igloo at the top of TubeTahoe’s tubing hill, kick back on a cozy couch and enjoy tasty s’mores in the warmth and comfort of an igloo. Reservations are required. | tubetahoe.com

Beer tasting in an igloo

Chocolate Tahoe Bar | Champagne & Chocolate

Chocolate bar for Tahoe Cesar Acosta, owner of Champagne & Chocolate, has released the Lake Tahoe Chocolate Collection. Champagne & Chocolate creates its chocolates from the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory, a Northern Nevada chocolate factory since 1936.

Beyond the premium ingredients, what sets this collection apart is its cover art with sleeves designed to capture the beauty of Lake Tahoe.

“When visualizing these bars, I wanted to capture everything I hold dear: my hometown of Lake Tahoe, my community, and, of course, my passion — the joy that chocolate brings,” explained Acosta in a press release.

Designed by Acosta, the bars feature an array of designs and includes vegan options, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and more. The bars are available in the store in the Heavenly Village or online. | champagnechocolate.shop

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Beer in an igloo is on tap at The Hanger Taproom. Enjoy an elevated beer experience while hanging out and sipping a brew in one of the Hanger’s three outdoor igloos. | thehangarlaketahoe.com

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Hawaiian cuisine & a strike

Bowl a game and enjoy delicious Hawaiian food at Bowl Incline featuring Sam Choy’s Ohana Diner. Sam Choy is recognized as the godfather of poke and the menu reflects his Hawaiian heritage.

Bowling-themed cocktails add to the unique fun that can be had at Incline Bowl. | bowlincline.com

Tasty bites & last tracks

Experience a different ski and food adventure at Diamond Peak at Snowflake Lodge. Last Tracks participants take the last chairlift, savor wine or craft beer with delectable appetizers, and then ski down a freshly groomed run at sunset.

Unfortunately, all the Last Track events are sold out for this season but put this one on your radar to grab tickets in 2025. | diamondpeak.com n

Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ yourtahoeguide.com

Sahid Khan | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Khan new executive pastry chef Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has announced Sahid Khan as the new executive pastry chef.

Originally from Bhubaneswar, India, Khan’s devotion to the culinary arts stems from a deep passion for creating memorable experiences through food.

He expresses a fascination by the power of food in bringing people together, evoking emotions and creating long lasting memories.

In his new role as executive pastry chef, Khan’s main responsibilities include overseeing and managing all aspects of the pastry department, conceptualizing and developing innovative pastry menus, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and taste in all pastry creations. | hyatt.com

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Enjoy a gastro pub winter menu prepared by the award-winning culinary team. Plus weekly specials, full bar and lodge-style fireside dining.

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