Events Calendar continued…
FEB.
15 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic
Valley. WOMEN OF WINTER. Squaw Valley USA hosts Women
of Winter during the season for expert skiers to improve skiing, learn
tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Today features Finessing
the Snow. Sunday sessions for intermediate and advanced skiers start Jan.
22. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs. Visit www.squaw.com.
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
Olympic
Valley. ADVENTURE SLIDE SHOW. The 12th annual Lake Tahoe
Adventure Slide Show Series continues with Todd Offenbacher at Plaza Bar
in the Olympic House at 7 p.m. Offenbacher shares his recent climbing/rigging
project on El Capitan with Steve Wampler, who has cerebral palsy. Offenbacher
also shares his recent trip to the Brooks Range in Alaska. All ages. Free.
FEB.
16 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Tahoe
City. FREE CROSS-COUNTRY LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country
offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not
included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
17 (FRIDAY)
Northstar.
STAR GAZING SHOWSHOE TOUR. Northstar and star guide and
poet Tony Berendsen host Star Gazing Snowshoe Tours with a 2- to 21⁄2-hour
snowshoe, a talk about the night ski, a poem reading, space quiz, laser
tour of the stars and constellations, telescopic viewing, and wine and
hot cider around a fire pit. Tonight The Hunter and the Hare. Starts at
5 p.m. at Cross-Country Center. Dogs on leash welcome. Dress warmly with
waterproof shoes. Ages 10+ only. $50, $30 ages 10 to 12, $5 snowshoe rentals.
Reservations (530) 562-3270.
FEB.
18 (SATURDAY)
Tahoe
Vista. SNOWSHOE STAR TOUR. Tahoe Adventure Company and
Tony Berendsen host a star snowshoe tour from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North
Tahoe Regional Talk with a two-hour guided sunset snowshoe and two-hour
tour of the night sky. Tonight features Taurus the Bull on High. $75 per
person. Reservations (530) 913-9212 or www.tahoeadventurecompany.com.
FEB.
18-19 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
19 (SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
Norden.
ANDERSON RIDGE TOUR. ASI offers an Anderson Ridge Tour. $165,
does not include Sugar Bowl one-way lift ride. Register (530) 582-9170
or www.alpineskills.com.
FEB.
21 (TUESDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
22 (WEDNESDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
Northstar.
FAMILY SNOWSHOE TOUR. Northstar hosts a Family Snowshoe
Tour starting at 1 p.m. for a three-hour tour. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies
and candy cane treats. All ages. Easy. $40, $25 12 and under; snowshoe
rentals $25 adults, $13 for children; sled rentals $15. Reservations (530)
562-35270.
Olympic
Valley. ADVENTURE SLIDE SHOW. The 12th annual Lake Tahoe
Adventure Slide Show Series continues with John Morrison at Plaza Bar
in the Olympic House at 7 p.m. Morrison shares his adventures, including
skiing from the highest point on all of California’s 14ers last
year. All ages. Free.
FEB.
23 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Tahoe
City. FREE CROSS-COUNTRY LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country
offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not
included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
25 (SATURDAY)
Tahoe
City. SOUP & CHILI SHOWDOWN. At Rideout Community
Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5, free 12 and under; no charge for entries.
(530) 583-3440.
FEB.
25-26 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
28 (TUESDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
FEB.
29 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic
Valley. WOMEN OF WINTER. Squaw Valley USA hosts Women
of Winter during the season for expert skiers to improve skiing, learn
tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Today features All
Kinds of Shapes. Sunday sessions for intermediate and advanced skiers
start Jan. 22. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs. Visit www.squaw.com.
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
Olympic
Valley. ADVENTURE SLIDE SHOW. The 12th annual Lake Tahoe
Adventure Slide Show Series continues at Plaza Bar in the Olympic House
at 7 p.m. All ages. Free.
MARCH
1 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Tahoe
City. FREE CROSS-COUNTRY LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country
offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not
included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
2 (FRIDAY)
Incline
Village. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Parents enjoy date
night and kids, ages 5 to 11, can enjoy pizza, salad, games and a movie
at the Rec Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20, $16 with IVGID pass. (775)
832-1310.
MARCH
2-12 (FRIDAY-MONDAY)
Area
venues. SNOWFEST! The 31st annual winter carnival features
parades, ice carving competitions, laser show, torchlight parade and fireworks,
Polar Bear Swim, dog-themed events, and much more. Visit www.tahoesnowfestival.com.
MARCH 3 (SATURDAY)
Tahoma.
FULL MOON SNOWSHOE. Sugar Pine State Park hosts a full
moon snowshoe along the historic area around Ehrman Mansion and along
Lake Tahoe. Benefits Sierra State Parks Foundation. $20 adults, $5 kids,
includes snowshoe rentals. Reservations (530) 525-9920.
MARCH
3-4 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
4 (SUNDAY)
Truckee.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Senior Meals
on Wheels from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. $7
adults, $3 children. (530) 550-7600.
MARCH
4-8 (SUNDAY-THURSDAY)
Truckee.
NORDIC SKI TOUR CLINIC. Cedar House Sport Hotel hosts
a four-day Nordic clinic with PSIA certified instructor Julie Young for
beginners to learn efficient classic and skate skiing techniques while
enjoying gourmet meals and luxury accommodations. Also offered March 4
to 8. $1,375 inclusive. Reservations (530) 582-5655 or www.cedarhousesporthotel.com.
MARCH
6 (TUESDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
7 (WEDNESDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
Olympic
Valley. ADVENTURE SLIDE SHOW. The 12th annual Lake Tahoe
Adventure Slide Show Series continues with Peter Mayfield at Plaza Bar
in the Olympic House at 7 p.m. Mayfield shares adventures from first ascents
of El Capitan and Half Dome and more. All ages. Free.
MARCH
8 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Tahoe
City. FREE CROSS-COUNTRY LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country
offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not
included. (530) 583-5475.
Tahoe
Vista. FULL MOON SNOWSHOE. Tahoe Adventure Company hosts
a full moon snowshoe tour from 5 to 8 p.m. with talks on natural history
and astronomy, snacks, hot drinks and more. $65 per person. Reservations
(530) 913-9212 or www.tahoeadventurecompany.com.
MARCH
9 (WEDNESDAY)
Truckee.
EXPERTS & INSIGHTS. Sierra College presents Frank
L. DeCourten, professor of Earth Science at 7:30 p.m. Free. Limited space.
Reservations (530) 550-2290.
MARCH
10-11 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
12 (MONDAY)
Alpine
Meadows. SNOWCAT DINNER. Alpine hosts an Alpine Chalet
dinner with travel by snowcat to the Mid Mountain Chalet. Limited seating.
$125 per person. Reservations (530) 525-9268.
MARCH
13 (TUESDAY)
Truckee.
GOOD MORNING TRUCKEE. Community forum from 7 to 8:30
a.m. at Truckee Town Hall. $10, $8 for Chamber of Commerce members. (530)
587-8808.
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free intermediate skate lessons at 9:15 a.m. throughout the season. Trail
pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
14 (WEDNESDAY)
Incline
Village. COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY. Diamond Peak offers
$25 lift tickets for those living within a 50-mile radius of the ski area,
including Reno, Carson City and Truckee. Must show proof of residency.
(775) 832-1177.
Olympic
Valley. WOMEN OF WINTER. Squaw Valley USA hosts Women
of Winter during the season for expert skiers to improve skiing, learn
tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Today features The
Old and The New. Sunday sessions for intermediate and advanced skiers
start Jan. 22. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs. Visit www.squaw.com.
Tahoe
City. FREE SKATE SKI LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country offers
free beginning skate lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the season. Trail pass required; rentals not included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
15 (THURSDAY)
Tahoe
City. FREE CROSS-COUNTRY LESSONS. Tahoe Cross Country
offers free beginning cross-country lessons at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
every Thursday throughout the season. Trail pass required; rentals not
included. (530) 583-5475.
MARCH
16 (FRIDAY)
Northstar.
STAR GAZING SHOWSHOE TOUR. Northstar and star guide and
poet Tony Berendsen host Star Gazing Snowshoe Tours with a 2- to 21⁄2-hour
snowshoe, a talk about the night ski, a poem reading, space quiz, laser
tour of the stars and constellations, telescopic viewing, and wine and
hot cider around a fire pit. Tonight the Clusters of Auriga. Starts at
5 p.m. at Cross-Country Center. Dogs on leash welcome. Dress warmly with
waterproof shoes. Ages 10+ only. $50, $30 ages 10 to 12, $5 snowshoe rentals.
Reservations (530) 562-3270.
MARCH
17-18 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
MARCH
20-25 (TUESDAY-SUNDAY)
Alpine
Meadows. ABILITY CELEBRATION. Alpine Meadows hosts the
annual Ability Celebration honoring Wounded Warriors disabled in the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, Ability
Challenge Ski-A-Thon on March 23 and 24, and the Ability BASH Banquet
on March 24. Register for ski-a-thon at www.disabledsports.net.
MARCH
22 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
MARCH
24 (SATURDAY)
Tahoe
Vista. SNOWSHOE STAR TOUR. Tahoe Adventure Company and
Tony Berendsen host a star snowshoe tour from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North
Tahoe Regional Talk with a two-hour guided sunset snowshoe and two-hour
tour of the night sky. Tonight features Regulus and Mars: War in the Sky.
$75 per person. Reservations (530) 913-9212 or www.tahoeadventurecompany.com.
MARCH
24-25 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Olympic
Valley. DAWN PATROL. Squaw Valley hosts early riding
at 7:30 a.m. with access to Links, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief lifts
for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Tickets in Tram Building. $29
adults, $19 youth, $12 child; lift ticket required. Visit www.squaw.com
MARCH
24-30 (SATURDAY-FRIDAY)
Norden.
SKIING FOR SCHOOLS DAY. Sugar Bowl hosts a Skiing for
School Day each day to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation
with $35 lift tickets. Tickets are available in advance only at Porters
in Truckee and Tahoe City; not available at the resort. Visit www.exined.org.
MARCH
28 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic
Valley. WOMEN OF WINTER. Squaw Valley USA hosts Women
of Winter during the season for expert skiers to improve skiing, learn
tips from the pros and more from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Sunday sessions for
intermediate and advanced skiers start Jan. 22. Ages 13+. $69, $245 five-packs.
Visit www.squaw.com.
MARCH
29 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
APRIL
1 (SUNDAY)
Truckee.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Senior
Meals on Wheels from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Donner Senior Apartments.
$7 adults, $3 children. (530) 550-7600.
APRIL
5 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Northstar.
FAMILY SNOWSHOE TOUR. Northstar hosts a Family Snowshoe
Tour starting at 1 p.m. for a three-hour tour. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies
and candy cane treats. All ages. Easy. $40, $25 12 and under; snowshoe
rentals $25 adults, $13 for children; sled rentals $15. Reservations (530)
562-35270.
APRIL
6 (FRIDAY)
Incline
Village. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Parents enjoy date
night and kids, ages 5 to 11, can enjoy pizza, salad, games and a movie
at the Rec Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20, $16 with IVGID pass. (775)
832-1310.
Tahoe
Vista. FULL MOON SNOWSHOE. Tahoe Adventure Company hosts
a full moon snowshoe tour from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with talks on natural
history and astronomy, snacks, hot drinks and more. $65 per person. Reservations
(530) 913-9212 or www.tahoeadventurecompany.com.
APRIL
7 (SATURDAY)
Tahoe
City. EGGSTRAVAGANZA. 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Commons
Beach for all ages, with the Easter Bunny on hand for picture taking and
to deliver special treats. Free. (530) 583-3440.
APRIL
8 (SUNDAY)
Incline
Village. COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY. Diamond Peak offers
$25 lift tickets for those living within a 50-mile radius of the ski area,
including Reno, Carson City and Truckee. Must show proof of residency.
(775) 832-1177.
APRIL
10 (TUESDAY)
Truckee.
GOOD MORNING TRUCKEE. Community forum from 7 to 8:30
a.m. at Truckee Town Hall. $10, $8 for Chamber of Commerce members. (530)
587-8808.
APRIL
12 (THURSDAY)
Mount
Rose. LADIES’ DAY. Mt. Rose hosts Ladies’
Day every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $49. Includes lift ticket
and free ski, snowboard or telemark clinics. (775) 849-0704, ext. 220.
Truckee.
BENEFIT DINNER DANCE. Dragonfly hosts a benefit dinner, dance
and auction for the KidZone. Details TBA. (530) 587-5437.
APRIL
13 (WEDNESDAYS)
Truckee.
EXPERTS & INSIGHTS. Sierra College presents Michael
Kane, associate dean of Science and Mathematics at 7:30 p.m. Free. Limited
space. Reservations (530) 550-2290.
APRIL
15-20 (SUNDAY-FRIDAY)
Olympic
Valley. SKIING FOR SCHOOLS DAY. Squaw Valley hosts a
Skiing for School Day each day to benefit the Excellence in Education
Foundation with $35 lift tickets. Tickets are available in advance only
at Porters in Truckee and Tahoe City; not available at the resort. Visit
www.exined.org.
APRIL
15-END OF SEASON
Alpine/Olympic
Valley. SKIING FOR SCHOOLS DAY. Alpine Meadows at Squaw
Valley both host a Skiing for School Day each day through the end of the
ski season to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation with $35
lift tickets. Tickets are available in advance only at Porters in Truckee
and Tahoe City; not available at the resort. Visit www.exined.org.
APRIL
20 (FRIDAY)
Olympic
Valley. TAHOE ECO SYMPOSIUM. SiGBA presents the second
annual Tahoe-Truckee Eco Symposium at Resort at Squaw Creek with presentations
from expert panelists discussing the social and economic challenges the
mountain community faces in our attempts to live in harmony with the natural
environment. The symposium will address the community's need for affordable
housing, reliable transportation, sustainable jobs, recreation, and celebrate
successes in reducing our environmental impact. Visit www.sigba.org.
MAY
8 (TUESDAY)
Truckee.
GOOD MORNING TRUCKEE. Community forum from 7 to 8:30
a.m. at Truckee Town Hall. $10, $8 for Chamber of Commerce members. (530)
587-8808.
MAY
11 (FRIDAY)
Incline
Village. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Parents enjoy date
night and kids, ages 5 to 11, can enjoy pizza, salad, games and a movie
at the Rec Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20, $16 with IVGID pass. (775)
832-1310.
MAY
26-27 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY)
Truckee.
HOME SHOW. The annual Truckee Home Show at the Truckee
High School is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Features Regional Green
Building Symposium and Sierra Recreation Expo. Visit www.truckeehomeshow.com.
MAY
26-28 (SATURDAY-MONDAY)
Homewood.
OPENING WEEKEND/LAUNCH PARTY. Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts
Opening Weekend and a Launch Party for the exhibits “Tahoe Twenties:
Boats, Booze and Business.” Visit www.tahoemariitime.org.
JUNE
8 (FRIDAY)
Incline
Village. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Parents enjoy date
night and kids, ages 5 to 11, can enjoy pizza, salad, games and a movie
at the Rec Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20, $16 with IVGID pass. (775)
832-1310.
JUNE
30 (SATURDAY)
Homewood.
TAHOE TWENTIES DAY. Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts the Tahoe
Twenties Day with activities, food and entertainment. Visit www.tahoemaritime.org
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