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Federal Reserve Bank Press Release

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Synergy Home Mortgage Corner

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Reasons To Use A REALTOR® to Sell Your Home

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California Association of REALTORS® Report

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Tips to Avoid Tax Fraud

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51st Anniversary Earth Day Calendar and Events

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Earth Day Contest for Children

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Spring Skiing – Resort Schedules

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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT TAXES? •

“One difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.” –Anonymous

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“What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.”–Mark Twain

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“The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.” –Will Rogers

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“It is more deductible to give than to receive.” –Henry Leabo

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“Some taxpayers close their eyes, some stop their ears, some shut their mouths, but all pay through the nose.” –Evan Esar

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“An income tax form is like a laundry list—either way, you lose your shirt.” –Fred Allen

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“Tax reform is when you take the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and put taxes on things that haven’t been taxed before.” –Art Buchwald

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“I figured out why Uncle Sam wears such a tall hat. It comes in handy when he passes it around.” –Soupy Sales

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This month’s report shows the monthly sales statistics for February 2020 thru February 2021 for Median Sales Price, Lowest/Highest sales, Number of units sold and the Average Days on Market.

The sales shown are for Single Family Residential Condominiums and Townhouses in each of the market areas.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS® with data pulled on March 10, 2021 OVERALL MARKET SOLD Year to Year

February 2019February 2020

February 2020February 2021

TRUCKEE

933

1372

47.05%

ALPINE/SQUAW

123

172

39.84%

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.

257

393

52.92%

WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA.

183

267

45.90%

TOTAL SOLD

1496

2204

47.33%

TRUCKEE INCLUSIVE

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

% INCREASE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

646,250 $

195,000 $

4,050,000

58

78

March

$

689,000 $

417,000 $

9,500,000

43

79

April

$

639,000 $

145,000 $

5,250,000

46

54

May

$

690,000 $

195,000 $

5,200,000

45

55

June

$

695,000 $

125,000 $

7,800,000

125

58

July

$

815,000 $

137,500 $

7,250,000

181

54

August

$

860,000 $

150,000 $

11,000,000

176

51

September

$

850,000 $

255,000 $

7,495,000

173

31

October

$

827,500 $

145,000 $

10,200,000

162

39

November

$

862,000 $

180,000 $

10,000,000

147

18

December

$

870,000 $

150,000 $

6,750,000

93

33

January

$

877,500 $

232,000 $

10,295,000

64

27

FEBRUARY 2021

$

978,000 $

85,000 $

8,250,000

59

53

Truckee Inclusive shows total market activity which includes sub-markets of Tahoe Donner, Northstar, the Golf Course Communities (Old Greenwood, Gray’s Landing, Lahontan, Martis Camp & Schaffer’s Mill) and Donner Summit. Specific details of those sub-markets are shown separately on the next pages

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TAHOE DONNER

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

612,000 $

290,000 $

1,190,000

26

65

March

$

657,500 $

420,000 $

850,000

8

38

April

$

657,500 $

183,000 $

1,415,000

12

33

May

$

658,000 $

415,000 $

1,590,000

10

41

June

$

716,000 $

142,300 $

1,450,000

44

42

July

$

760,000 $

210,000 $

2,950,000

73

39

August

$

745,000 $

229,900 $

1,995,000

43

30

September

$

830,000 $

365,000 $

2,600,000

65

9

October

$

820,000 $

145,000 $

1,675,000

51

18

November

$

830,000 $

265,000 $

1,475,000

44

13

December

$

820,000 $

150,000 $

1,675,000

29

13

January

$

801,777 $

232,000 $

1,550,000

21

6

FEBRUARY 2021

$

1,050,000 $

580,000 $

1,850,000

11

25

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

GOLF COMMUNITIES

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

FEBRUARY 2020

$

1,830,000 $

1,325,000 $

4,050,000

8

124

March

$

3,803,525 $

1,225,000 $

9,500,000

8

151

April

$

2,624,500 $

1,350,000 $

5,250,000

4

61

May

$

2,250,000 $

1,000,000 $

5,200,000

8

81

June

$

1,918,750 $

1,215,000 $

7,800,000

18

101

July

$

2,775,000 $

840,125 $

7,250,000

26

117

August

$

2,100,000 $

1,145,000 $

11,000,000

37

116

September

$

2,995,000 $

865,000 $

7,495,000

27

88

October

$

2,400,000 $

930,000 $

10,200,000

23

63

November

$

3,000,000 $

1,325,000 $

10,000,000

19

21

December

$

2,640,000 $

1,315,000 $

6,750,000

11

21

January

$

2,495,000 $

1,475,000 $

10,295,000

11

39

FEBRUARY 2021

$

4,685,000 $

2,100,000 $

8,250,000

14

64

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NORTHSTAR

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

1,025,000 $

415,000 $

1,195,000

7

99

March

$

503,500 $

436,000 $

1,770,000

4

23

April

$

900,000 $

395,000 $

2,600,000

6

82

May

$

693,000 $

255,000 $

1,175,000

3

34

June

$

1,392,000 $

380,000 $

3,600,000

8

192

July

$

940,000 $

429,000 $

3,200,000

17

69

August

$

887,750 $

250,000 $

4,120,000

30

72

September

$

635,750 $

255,000 $

3,800,000

24

60

October

$

782,250 $

200,000 $

5,200,000

26

97

November

$

859,000 $

180,000 $

2,830,000

24

26

December

$

889,000 $

315,000 $

2,425,000

19

76

January

$

860,000 $

399,950 $

3,050,000

11

31

FEBRUARY 2021

$

762,500 $

195,000 $

2,650,000

8

129

DONNER SUMMIT

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

211,000 $

195,000 $

653,500

5

44

March

$

700,000 $

417,000 $

1,750,000

7

104

April

$

1,104,000 $

145,000 $

2,750,000

4

23

May

$

515,000 $

195,000 $

1,825,000

5

34

June

$

473,000 $

265,000 $

2,375,000

16

51

July

$

542,550 $

146,000 $

200,000

16

65

August

$

445,000 $

160,000 $

1,700,000

13

60

September

$

580,000 $

275,000 $

3,480,000

13

13

October

$

785,000 $

211,000 $

2,895,000

9

18

November

$

547,500 $

290,000 $

1,375,000

12

25

December

$

599,000 $

295,000 $

2,600,000

9

20

January

$

880,000 $

275,000 $

1,725,000

5

34

FEBRUARY 2021

$

875,000 $

85,000 $

975,000

3

26

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

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MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

604,000 $

305,000 $

2,115,000

5

311

March

$

847,500 $

315,000 $

2,195,000

10

158

April

$

925,000 $

312,500 $

979,000

5

130

May

$

716,000 $

315,000 $

2,250,000

7

128

June

$

750,000 $

750,000 $

750,000

1

61

July

$

1,125,000 $

532,500 $

1,775,000

13

195

August

$

1,155,000 $

390,000 $

2,390,000

11

29

September

$

680,250 $

400,000 $

2,550,000

24

64

October

$

657,232 $

1 $

2,050,000

24

226

November

$

767,000 $

374,000 $

2,998,000

22

87

December

$

725,000 $

214,000 $

4,600,000

32

116

January

$

800,000 $

449,000 $

1,715,000

11

94

FEBRUARY 2021

$

980,000 $

400,000 $

1,800,000

7

18

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

FEBRUARY 2020

$

438,500 $

125,000 $

1,650,000

14

121

March

$

562,000 $

283,500 $

4,375,000

14

58

April

$

732,500 $

330,000 $

1,550,000

8

26

May

$

545,000 $

325,000 $

735,000

7

44

June

$

780,000 $

123,000 $

200,000

29

49

July

$

680,000 $

140,000 $

7,900,000

58

24

August

$

760,000 $

191,500 $

9,500,000

51

43

September

$

867,500 $

225,000 $

6,495,000

54

38

October

$

801,000 $

275,000 $

2,750,000

54

20

November

$

740,000 $

311,000 $

2,750,000

35

27

December

$

645,000 $

219,000 $

200,000

30

34

January

$

850,000 $

317,000 $

5,336,250

19

44

FEBRUARY 2021

$

1,217,000 $

345,000 $

2,850,000

20

50

WEST SHORE MEDIAN LAKE TAHOE, CA SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

FEBRUARY 2020

$

655,000 $

400,000 $

1,450,000

6

97

March

$

535,000 $

285,000 $

2,385,000

12

58

April

$

451,500 $

320,000 $

765,000

3

53

May

$

800,000 $

275,000 $

1,680,000

5

159

June

$

667,000 $

360,000 $

4,075,000

30

83

July

$

829,500 $

290,000 $

8,750,000

42

70

August

$

750,000 $

322,000 $

4,525,000

30

60

September

$

749,000 $

312,500 $

4,886,000

40

30

October

$

782,500 $

340,000 $

4,000,804

32

20

November

$

1,050,000 $

289,000 $

7,400,000

19

32

December

$

952,500 $

345,000 $

7,200,000

28

49

January

$

999,000 $

575,000 $

3,550,000

11

34

FEBRUARY 2021

$

939,000 $

389,000 $

2,950,000

9

80

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REASONS TO USE A REALTORÒ WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME Getting the RealtorÒ guarantee All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors are called RealtorsÒ. They proudly display the RealtorÒ logo on their business card, website, and marketing. RealtorsÒ subscribe to a strict Realtor Code of Ethics and have access to advanced educational opportunities and training in both residential and commercial real estate specialties. RealtorsÒ are committed to treating all parties to a transaction honestly.

Setting the price The selling process generally begins with a determination of a reasonable asking price. Your real estate agent or RealtorÒ can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in your local marketplace, as well as the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in marketing your home and selling it at the best price. Often, your agent can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of the property.

Marketing your property The next step is a marketing plan. Marketing exposes your property to the public as well as to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service, other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, and so on. In many markets, a substantial portion of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. The Realtor Code of Ethics requires RealtorsÒ to use these cooperative relationships when they benefit clients.

An agent will also know when, where and how to advertise—which medium, format and frequency will work best for your home and your market. Though advertising can be valuable, the notion that advertising sells real estate is a misconception. National Association of Realtors studies show that 82 percent of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts from previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts.

Providing security When a property is marketed with an agent's help, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Agents will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

Negotiating your real estate deal Your agent can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing—a lot of possible pitfalls. Your agent can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

Monitoring, renegotiating and closing Between the initial sales agreement and the closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, there are unexpected repairs that require the buyer to obtain financing, or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your agent is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing.

Getting expert assistance Finally, consider the scale of your transaction. Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to solve it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the relatively small cost of hiring a RealtorÒ and the large potential risk of not hiring one, it's smart to find a professional to sell your home.

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While you’re busy gathering your paperwork for tax season, cybercriminals are devising schemes to steal your identity and money. Know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Protecting Your Identity and Money During Tax Season It’s tax season in the U.S. You’re likely focused on gathering all the necessary paperwork and submitting your return on time.

Meanwhile, in the criminal world, fraudsters are busy executing schemes in an attempt to steal your identity and money. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service identified $2.3 billion in tax fraud in 2020.1 To help alleviate some stress this tax season, we’ve compiled this guide to help you protect yourself, recognize possible fraud warning signs and take action if you become a victim.

Take Preventive Measures Use a PIN: The IRS now offers an identity protection PIN for all taxpayers who successfully verify their identity with the agency. The PIN helps prevent fraudsters from filing a return with your Social Security number (SSN) because it enables the IRS to confirm your identity when you file electronically or by mail. Only you and the IRS will have access to your PIN. File early: The IRS only accepts a single return for each SSN. In addition to obtaining an identity protection PIN, submitting your return early can help further limit the possibility that a criminal may use your SSN later to file a false return.

Use secure filing websites: Only trust tax-filing portals with “https:” before the URL. This indicates that data transmitted between you and the site is encrypted.

Take advantage of multifactor authentication (MFA): When filing your taxes online, you should only use a tax service provider that, in addition to requiring a username and password, allows you to use another factor, like a one-time security code, to access your account.

Create strong passwords: For any portal that can access your sensitive tax information, make sure that you choose a lengthy, complex password that’s different from any others you use. Concerned about remembering so many passwords? A password manager can help you create and safely store your passwords.

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Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. Stop Scammers in Their Tracks Beware of phony emails: Fraudsters create “phishing” emails that appear to be legitimate, but are simply a guise to get you to share personal or financial information. These emails may purport to be from the IRS and threaten you with legal or financial consequences if you fail to comply. Do not respond to such emails, click on any links or open any attachments. Instead, report them to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.

Verify payment instructions: If you owe money to the IRS, take the time to confirm the payment instructions directly with the agency through a verified phone number on the official IRS website, or a trusted individual such as your Financial Advisor. This is especially important when sending wire transfers.

Help the elderly: Cybercriminals often target senior citizens with tax fraud scams. Many of the scams involve fraudsters calling elderly victims to try to scare or intimidate them into acting on the spot. Make sure your senior family members are aware of such scams, and remind them that it’s always acceptable to hang up the phone, check in with a trusted partner and then call back using a verified number.

How the IRS Contacts You If you are trying to figure out whether outreach is real or fake, remember that the IRS will never initiate contact with you by phone, email, text or social media. Additionally, the IRS won’t call, email or text you with threats of lawsuits or arrests, or to request your taxpayer PIN. However, the IRS will contact you by mail. You can help verify the validity of the correspondence by checking if the letter arrives in a government envelope with the IRS seal, contains a notice number at the top right corner of the letter and provides the correct contact information for the IRS. Recognize Tax Fraud Warning Signs Cybercriminals are clever and relentless. Even if you follow these protective measures, you might still become a victim. To combat tax fraud, the IRS launched its Identify Theft Central portal, which contains helpful information for taxpayers. The IRS advises you to be suspicious about possible tax fraud if you: • Receive a letter from the IRS about a tax return you didn’t file; • Can’t electronically file your return because of a duplicate SSN; • Get a tax transcript in the mail that you didn’t request; • Receive an IRS notice about an online account being created in your name, or stating that your account has been accessed or disabled, when you didn’t take these actions; • Get an IRS notice declaring you owe more taxes, or that you’re the target of collection action, when you didn’t file a return for that year; • Receive an IRS notice reporting that you received wages or other income from an employer you didn’t work for.

Take Action If you suspect that you’re a victim of tax-related identity theft, or know that your SSN has been compromised, the IRS suggests you should: • Contact them immediately by calling the number on the IRS notice. Or, if you didn’t receive a notice, call the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit (IPSU) at 1-800-908-4490; • Complete IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) if your electronic return is rejected because of a duplicate filing under your SSN •

Keep in mind: Cybercriminals may also target your state income return. If you notice an issue with your federal return, be sure to contact your state tax department, too.

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EARTH DAY 2021 CELEBRATING EARTH DAY FROM HOME Narrative By The Editors Farmer’s Almanac

January 11, 2021

Earth Day 2021 will mark the 51st anniversary of this holiday. Typically, Earth Day is assigned a different theme or area of focus each year; this year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth.”

Most years, Earth Day events range from river cleanups to invasive removals. With social distancing still in place for many of us this April, Earth Day has gone digital. Virtual events, like environmental lectures and films, will take place on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) instead. To see a catalogue of official events, visit earthday.org.

Of course, social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t go outside and enjoy nature, as long as you do so responsibly! Nature is not cancelled!

WHAT IS EARTH DAY? Ever wonder how Earth Day began? The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Dealing with dangerously serious issues concerning toxic drinking water, air pollution, and the effects of pesticides; an impressive 20 million Americans—10% of the population— ventured outdoors and protested together.

10 EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES AND IDEAS Celebrate Earth Day by appreciating and respecting the natural world. Here are some ideas to inspire you!

1-Support our native bees: The superpollinators of the garden are native bees!

2-Recycle and repurpose! Gardening needn’t be expensive.

3-Plant wildflowers!

4-Go native! Plants thrive best when they’re natural to your area.

5-Reduce plastic dependency: Plastic permeates every aspect of our lives, including the garden!

6-Bring nature into the garden with plants that attract butterflies and plants that attract hummingbirds!

President Richard Nixon led the nation in creating the Environmental Protection Agency which followed with successful laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. Today, Earth Day is not only a day to increase awareness of environmental problems but it’s also become a popular day for many communities to gather together and clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature.

7-Start an organic vegetable garden.

8-Conserve water!

9-Plant more trees!

10-Get kids involved! Pass down a love of nature and plants with kids.

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Date and Event April 23, 2021 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Where Held Virtual Event

Time 6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Contact Info.

Tickets on sale March 1oth – go to website for full information

Details Celebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) and join us for the 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, April 23rd. This year's event will be hosted virtually and will include an online auction benefiting MAP’s environmental advocacy work in the Truckee-Tahoe area. The virtual festival will feature award-winning films focused on the environment, conservation, adventure, and more! Get inspired and celebrate the power of activism by attending Wild & Scenic! https://www.mountainareapreservation.org/wsff

March 19, 2021 thru April 23, 2021

Lake Tahoe Basin

Monica Rodriquez communications@sierra stateparks.org (530) 583-9911

The Sierra State Parks Foundation announces the 2021 Arbor Day Tree Hunt, which aims to engage the Lake Tahoe Community and encourage outdoor exploration and knowledge of local tree species. The Tree Hunt will start March 19th and run through April 23rd. Each week of the contest SSPF will highlight a different tree native to Lake Tahoe on their website and social media accounts. Participants are asked to find that week’s highlighted tree, photograph themselves with it, and then post the selfie on their social media, tagging @SierraStateParksFoundation on Instagram and Sierra State Parks Foundation on Facebook. Each tree selfie will be one entry toward the Arbor Day raffle. Winners will be announced on Arbor Day, April 30th.

SSPF invites people of all ages to participate in the Arbor Day Tree Hunt! Winners will receive a prize package mailed to them.

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2021 Virtual Earth Day Art Contest - March 25 - April 16

We are excited to announce the 2021 Virtual Earth Day Art Contest! Through the contest, we hope to spark the creativity of all those who love the Lake Tahoe – Donner region. The contest will run from March 25th until April 16th. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. This year’s contest theme is “Recreate Responsibly.” Through art, we hope to inform and remind those who visit our state parks to leave nature as they found it and to leave no trace. The great influx of visitors to the Tahoe Basin and the Lake Tahoe – Donner State Parks has highlighted how important it is to protect our precious nature.

The 2021 Virtual Earth Day Art Contest calls all artists and creatives to submit original artwork in the form of drawing, painting, or mixed media that reflects the theme “Recreate Responsibly.” Contest entries can be submitted to the Sierra State Parks Foundation and will be judged by the SSPF Board Members. Entries will be evaluated on creativity and theme.

SSPF invites people of all ages and from all regions to participate in the online competition! There will be 1 winner in each age division: Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-12, and Adults. The winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22. Winners

of each division will be sent a prize in the mail. All entries will be on display at Boatworks at Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City.

The Competition details are as follows: Contest Period: The contest begins on 3/25/2021 and ends on 4/16/2021.

Who can enter: The contest is open to all people, all ages, in all states.

How to enter: The contest will be conducted virtually with all entries (scanned or photographed) submitted to Communications@SierraStateParks.org. There is no limit on entries.

Conditions All submissions become the property of the Sierra State Parks Foundation.

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2021 SKI RESORT ESTIMATED SEASON CLOSING SCHEDULE RESORT

ESTIMATED CLOSING 2021*

HEAVENLY TAHOE South Lake Tahoe, CA

4/18/21

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Truckee, CA

4/18/21

SQUAW/ALPINE Squaw Valley, CA

5/30/21

SUGAR BOWL Norden, CA

4/11/21

KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT South Lake Tahoe, CA

4/25/21

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Tahoe Pines, CA

4/5/21

TAHOE DONNER Truckee, CA

3/30/21

Boreal MOUNTAIN RESORT Truckee, CA

4/19/21

DIAMOND PEAK Incline Village, NV

4/10/21

MOUNT ROSE Reno, NV

5/5/21

* Closing Dates are still estimated

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