Welcoming Winter, Hope it’s Kinder this Year
“As much as people might be grumbling that summer was too short and last years winter was too big, there is still a feeling of excitement in the air as winter approaches.”
And just like that, winter is back! It feels like only yesterday I was trying not to slide down Northwoods or pull my back out from the endless shoveling. As much as people might be grumbling that summer was too short and last year’s winter was too big, there is still a feeling of excitement in the air as winter approaches. For this edition of Truckee’s Insider Guide, we have gathered some great winter stories, including what to do when you want to stay indoors, learning about ski patrollers, and how to park at some of our big resorts this winter, and more. A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing in Truckee When you are ready to get out and explore Truckee in the winter, snowshoeing is a great way to do that. Truckee and the surrounding area have some of the best snowshoeing around. Whether new to snowshoeing or a pro, turn to page 8 for some of our favorite locations to explore this winter. Snuggle Up, Buttercup! Exploring Truckee’s Great IN-doors Most of us moved to the Truckee Region to enjoy the great outdoors in both winter and summer. That said, sometimes you need to get out and explore the great IN-doors. Scroll to page 22 to learn about some of the awesome things you can do when you can’t (or don’t want) to be outside. These include candlemaking, cooking classes, or the library’s many fun programs. Resort Parking - How to Be Successful this Winter After last year’s impressive winter, Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California are implementing new parking programs. These programs have been thoughtfully created to try and mitigate traffic congestion on our busiest days. Turn to page 30 to learn how to
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be the most successful in getting to the slopes this winter. Lessons Learned If you are like me, you are hoping for a slightly less intense winter than last year! That being said, it’s good to review some of the issues of last winter for takeaways that can help in the future. Flip over to page 14 to see what we learned from our big winter and what we can take forward into the coming snowy season. Check Out Truckee’s New Dining Options Local chefs and restaurant entrepreneurs have been busy opening up new and exciting eateries in Truckee over the last year! Flip to page 18 to read about some new culinary developments. We hope you enjoy reading this issue of the Insider’s Guide as much as my team and I enjoyed researching and creating the articles.
Jessica Penman PRESIDENT AND CEO TRUCKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDITOR, TRUCKEE.COM AN INSIDER’S GUIDE
