Club Updates

THE BUZZ: CLUBS

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB

February was a busy month for our members starting with a fabulous trip to Big Sky Montana as part of the FWSA ski week. Over a dozen of our club members, as part of the Sierra Council, attended along with over 200 Far West Ski Association members from all over the western United States. We were treated to a huge mountain with excellent winter snow conditions, powder and packed powder, races, costume events, après ski parties, dinners and dancing. It was a wonderful week of skiing and friends. Along with our February club ski days we also enjoyed a carving and racing clinic at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort followed by our annual East/West Club competition race amongst our own members. Our February potluck topped off this two-day event. This month we have our bi-weekly ski days at various resorts and are certainly hoping for a “Miracle March” to top off our snowpack and extend our ski season. Our club championship race is on March 19 as well as our end-of-the-season Awards Banquet and Meeting where we honor our club members and their achievements and elect new members to our board for the following season. Please visit our website at tdski.com for club information and details for upcoming events throughout the year. New skiing and social membership signup is available on our website. Contact one of the board members or click on the tab to sign up if you would like to join our club or need more information. We always welcome enthusiastic new members who enjoy skiing and boarding and the outdoor adventures this region has to offer.

4 WHEELERS CLUB

The TD4WD Club has amazing members, for example Russ and Coleen Liedholm. Russ has been going to the Moab Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) for 25 years and together they love the scenery of the Red Rock Desert and the challenge of the trails. The event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers and this will be their 54th annual EJS. It is one of the largest gatherings of four-wheel drive enthusiasts in the country and offers 40 trail choices of various diffculty ratings from 2-9 on the 1-10 diffculty scale. A rating of 1 is a dirt road and a rating of 10 requires a purpose-built buggy to even attempt. Russ’s favorite trail is Poison Spider Mesa, rated 6, which ascends a large cliff feature northwest of Moab. It has great scenery and the famous Moab sandstone ledges or “steps.”

Coleen and Russ graciously led the frst TD4WD Club EJS trip in 2016 and they have been leading the annual spring pilgrimage ever since. Our thanks to Russ and Coleen for doing all the heavy lifting! If you are interested in attending next year’s EJS check out td4wheelers.org and send Coleen a note on the “contact us” page.

IN MEMORIAM David K. Brown of Truckee, California took his last road trip on January 19, 2020. Dave was raised in Southern California, but his love for the Sierra was born when he spent time at his Uncle’s flling station in Norden, California on Donner Summit. In 1970, he went on a blind date with Judy and won her over at frst smile. Nine days later they were engaged. They were married for 48 years. Dave and Judy eventually settled in beautiful Ojai, California where they lived for 39 years and raised three children. Dave moved from waste disposal to teacher to principal in the Ojai Unifed School District, where he served for over 30 years. He loved the open road and spent his summers driving long-haul trucks and directing road trips with his family. In retirement, Dave moved to Truckee where his love of driving and jeeps led him to join the Tahoe Donner 4 Wheel Drive Club. Dave was a father, a teacher and a friend to many. He was quick to help anyone in need and welcoming to all. He was a man of integrity and humor who instilled a work ethic in his children but also made them laugh. Beloved by his grandchildren, “Bumpa” was a big presence in their lives. He would drive four hours to watch one of his grandchildren in a performance or to catch a game. He picked them up at school and hosted them for dinner several days each week. Dave will be missed and cherished by his wife Judy, daughters Hilde (Bryan Largay), and Kacey (Pete Kristian), son Tyler (Sarah Brown) and his grandchildren Aiden, Gillian, Maeve, Miles, Harper and Henry. A celebration of Dave’s life will take place at the Brown home in early May. In lieu of fowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB

Tami Waddell (pictured third from left), vice president of Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club, placed second in the Northern California Women’s FourBall Net Championship tournament. Congratulations Tami! Tami and the rest of the Women’s Golf Club board are making plans for the 2020 golf season. To join the fun of the Women’s Golf Club email us at: tdwgclub@gmail.com.

BRIDGE CLUB

Join us for a friendly, casual game of bridge while you meet your neighbors and have fun! No need to bring a partner; we rotate partners, so a quick conversation regarding which conventions to use precedes play. Experience in playing bridge is required, however players vary in the conventions that are used. When: Second and last Fridays of the month Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse RSVP: Required Contact Lynn Cordner at lynn.cordner@gmail.com to RSVP and to be put on our email distribution list. Hope to see you soon!

QUILT CLUB

The picture shows examples of walker totes made by the Tahoe Donner Quilt Club. For the new year, the Tahoe Donner Quilt Club donated walker totes, fdget lap quilts, back pillows for wheelchairs and adult bibs to the Tahoe Forest Long-Term Care Center. We continue to support our local community with items they need, and we have a good time doing it. The Quilt Club meets on the frst and third Wednesday of the month from 1-3PM at Northwoods Clubhouse in the Meadow Room. All levels of quilters are welcome. For more information contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

MEN’S GOLF CLUB

We’ve scheduled the frst set of Wednesday travel games, our summer tournaments and a match against Incline Village, so mark your calendars, sign up on ForeTees and join us for golf this upcoming season.

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Spring and Early Summer Traveling Wednesday Games: March 25 | 10:30AM Dark Horse ($59 w/cart) April 22 | 10:30AM Wolf Run ($55 w/cart) May 13 | 10:05AM RedHawk Hills ($49 w/cart) May 27 | 10:30AM Toiyabe ($55 w/cart)

The Ice Breaker and 4 NCGA Qualifer Tournaments (To be held at a local course with exact times TBD): June 14 | Ice Breaker June 27 | NCGA 4-Man Zone Championship July 17 | NCGA Senior 4-Ball Qualifer August 1 | NCGA Net Amateur Qualifer August 16 | NCGA 4-Ball Qualifer

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE

Incline Village Men’s Club Match: June 22 | 8:30AM Championship Course

If you are interested in joining the club at a discounted rate, please visit our website at tdgolfclub.com for application and club information or contact us directly at tdmensgolf@gmail.com.

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PUB HAPPY HOUR Sunday-Thursday | 5-6PM Get drink specials and 25% off pub fare, soups, salads and appetizers in The Lodge Pub.

MEXICAN MONDAYS Every Monday in March, Chef Freddy Zarate will offer a new authentic Mexican dish. Wash it down with $6 house margaritas and $4 Mexican beer specials.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS Bring your special bottle of wine and we’ll waive the corkage fee.

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HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY-THURSDAY | 5-8PM Happy hour is offered all night long Sunday-Thursday. Enjoy $5 draft beer and house wine as you enjoy a tasty selection from the Alder Creek Cafe menu.

BINGO NIGHT TUESDAYS | 6-7PM Order dinner at Alder Creek Cafe and join the excitement with free weekly bingo games.

TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS | 6-7:30PM Get your team together, order dinner at Alder Creek Cafe and have some fun at this free weekly trivia night.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS | 6-8PM Join us at Alder Creek Adventure Center for a free family-friendly movie each Friday night.

LIVE MUSIC MAR. 7, 14 + 28 | 5:30-7:30PM Enjoy live music with dinner at Alder Creek Cafe.

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MARCH HOURS Grab + Go | 8AM-4:30PM Breakfast | 8-10:30AM Lunch | 11-3PM The Bar | 11AM-5PM

SUN DECK + OUTDOOR BBQ WEEKENDS + HOLIDAYS | 11AM-2PM Relax on the deck with stone frepits, cushioned lounge chairs and epic views (conditions permitting).

DO YOU LOVE TAHOE DONNER TRAILS? SEND US YOUR PICTURES AND BE FEATURED IN TAHOE DONNER NEWS!

Send photos of you or your family enjoying the trails in any season to comdep@tahoedonner.com for a chance to be featured in a future edition of Tahoe Donner News Magazine. Deadline is March 10.

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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND WINTER SPEAKER SERIES

By CAROLE MAHONEY, Giving Fund Committee

January 30 kicked off the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund’s frst Speaker Series, “Driving in Snow + Ice.” The original event had to be postponed by two weeks due to weather; how ironic! CHP Offcer Pete Mann provided a compelling talk about the regulations and challenges of winter driving in and around Truckee. His images and stories of what can and does happen when driving conditions are not ideal were eye-openers. Offcer Mann was helpful, empathetic and incredibly entertaining. He wanted us all to remember the importance of a smooth, easy application on the gas and brakes, to use your transmission to slow down, increase following distance and have the correct tires on your vehicle. For road information, follow @CHP_Truckee on Twitter and make use of CalTrans’ Quickmap at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Thanks for all the useful information that helps us remain safe while on winter roads.

The second talk took place on February 6 and featured Professor Benny Bach, who presented “The Physics of Snow.” We think we know the importance of snow because we live in a community that thrives, if not depends on it. Adding to what we already know, Professor Bach provided a lively and fascinating talk on the evolution of snow from its frst tiny particle and condensing water through its branching and falling to the ground. We also learned it’s true that no two snowfakes are alike, snow and ice are not always white, and economies, both local and global, depend on snow. All in all, it was an hour of fascinating information.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT TWO TALKS IN THE GIVING FUND’S WINTER SPEAKER SERIES:

MARCH 5 | THE ART OF GROOMING PER HURTIG, TDXC GROOMER MARCH 19 | MICROPLASTICS IN LAKE TAHOE + SIERRA NEVADA SNOW MONICA ARIENZO, PH.D., AND MEGHAN COLLINS, M.S., DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary tax-deductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. Thank you to our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continued support.

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BAR DOWN HOW TAHOE DONNER IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN CHAIRLIFT SAFETY

By TIFFANY CONNOLLY

If you’ve ever skied in Europe, you probably know it is common practice for a lift to stop running if users don’t use the restraint bar. In Canada, skiers who don’t lower the restraint bar are frowned upon, as it is unacceptable practice to leave it up. Unfortunately, the culture in California is very different. It is not uncommon to ride a lift with skiers or snowboarders who don’t use the restraint bar. This culture must change.

Tahoe Donner is a unique resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Our tag line, “The Best Place to Begin,” is a perfect description of our ski area. With mostly beginner to intermediate terrain, many children and beginners develop their skiing and snowboarding behaviors here. Eventually, many participants move on to other Lake Tahoe resorts with more advanced terrain. The chairlift safety habits that guests develop at Tahoe Donner carry over to other resorts.

Tahoe Donner has a great opportunity to impact the future skiing and riding community by creating a foundation for lifelong safety habits. We have embraced this responsibility.

For the 2019-2020 season, Tahoe Donner made an investment in time and resources to develop a multi-pronged approach to Chairlift Safety which includes: • An employee training program for all Downhill Ski Resort departments • New lift operations employee training program • New signage on lift towers and unloading areas • CSIA Lift Safety video running in the ski lodge • Bar Down stickers on the restraint bar • Random “Bar Down” rewards given at unloading ramps by Ski Patrol • Overall encouragement of people using the bar properly while riding chair lifts

TAHOE DONNER FOCUSES ON PROMOTING A SAFE CHAIRLIFT CULTURE At Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, we are leading the charge in this shift to a safer chairlift experience. “We are working on changing the culture to use the restraint bar, just like helmets became the new normal in the past decade,” explained Rob McClendon, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort Manager. “Our staff is continually encouraging and educating guests in chairlift safety. It is a priority to have chairlift safety be visible and interactive with our skiing and riding community.”

WHY CHAIRLIFT SAFETY MATTERS Conditions can vary wildly when you’re on the ski hill. Being consistent in your safety practices ensures your well-being every time you ski or ride. Making it a habit to lower the restraint bar, every time, is just good habit. Sometimes the winds are ripping and it becomes extremely important to use the restraint bar. If you are in the habit of using it all the time, using it in extreme conditions comes naturally.

Most importantly, adults on the ski hill have a responsibility to be great examples to all kids that are out enjoying the snow, not just our own. Little kids learn habits and look up to all adults skiing and riding the mountain. Be a good example and use the lift safely, put the restraint bar down, wear a helmet and exhibit the Responsibility Code.

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Parents are the front line and are expected to exhibit behavior that elicits safety knowledge for our youngest skiers and riders. Here’s how you can lead the charge to create a new generation of safe mountain adventurers: • Talk to your kids about safety. • Teach them the Responsibility Code. It is printed on our trail maps. • Lead by example! Lower the restraint bar every time you ride a chairlift. • Put them in lessons so they learn from the pros! • Watch safety videos with them. They are available on our website and playing downstairs in the Downhill Ski Lodge.

BEST PRACTICES FOR CHAIRLIFT SAFETY It is important that everyone know how to ride a chairlift safely before loading. A great way to instill a culture of safety within your family is to take a lesson from a ski or snowboard instructor. Kids and parents can learn together, making the experience fun and mutually benefcial.

HOW TO LOAD A CHAIRLIFT

GET EQUIPMENT READY, INCLUDING REMOVING SKI STRAPS AND BACKPACKS, BEFORE LINING UP WITH YOUR GROUP AT THE “WAIT HERE” SIGN. LET THE CHAIR PASS, THEN MOVE OUT ONTO THE LOADING RAMP. STOP WHEN YOUR BOOTS ARE OVER THE ”LOAD HERE” BOARD. LOOK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CHAIR, REACH BACK AND GRAB THE OUTSIDE OF THE CHAIR.

WHILE ON THE CHAIRLIFT

SIT AGAINST THE CHAIR BACK. SAY “BAR DOWN” TO OTHERS ON THE CHAIR.

Make sure you tell others riding on the chair, "Bar coming down" before lowering the bar! WHEN YOU KNOW EVERYONE IS READY, CAREFULLY LOWER THE RESTRAINT BAR.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS SITTING ALL THE WAY BACK ON THE CHAIR. Sit all the way back even if your legs are too short to hang down. DO NOT LEAN ON THE RESTRAINT BAR. NO HORSE PLAY WHILE RIDING THE CHAIRLIFT!

HOW TO UNLOAD A CHAIRLIFT

LOOK FORWARD. HOLD ON.

Do not turn around to talk to people on the chair behind you!

WHEN YOU SEE THE GREEN “RAISE RESTRAINT BAR” SIGN, SAY “BAR UP” AND RAISE THE RESTRAINT BAR. KEEP SKI OR BOARD TIPS UP.

Only raise the restraint bar at the green circle signs. Not before, and not after. BEGIN STANDING UP AT THE “UNLOAD HERE” SIGN ON THE RAMP. PUSH OFF THE CHAIR WITH YOUR HANDS. SIT STILL UNTIL IT IS TIME TO UNLOAD. ADJUST YOUR EQUIPMENT AND USE YOUR PHONE BEFORE OR AFTER THE CHAIR RIDE – NOT DURING.

MOVE CLEAR OF THE UNLOADING AREA. IF YOU FAIL TO UNLOAD (IT’S OK, IT HAPPENS!), SIT BACK AND HOLD ON. WAIT FOR THE OPERATOR TO ASSIST YOU AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS.