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Tips for Downhill Skiing
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A.K.’s tips for downhill skiing
BY MIKE A.K. AKAY
ABOVE: Courtesy Heavenly Ski Resort. BELOW: Skier’s Responsibility Code | National Ski Areas Association
Ilove winter sports, especially alpine skiing. Starting at the age of 7, I learned to ice skate and then luckily my family made a Tahoe trip to go skiing when I was 9. After that trip, in spite of the hardship of being a novice, I was hooked for life, eventually learning to jump off cliffs and then race on the World Cup tour. For me, the most wonderful pleasure derived from skiing is the feeling of the wind in my face. That simple pleasure is what makes skiing so much fun for me and with it comes the uninhibited freedom of travel and that is accompanied by the exhilaration of flying down the side of a mountain. This same freedom has given people confined to wheelchairs a new and wonderful outlook on life. Skiing in the trees, whether on downhill or cross-country skis, brings peace to the mind and has helped many a soul move to the mountains to make that pleasure a way of life. Other sensations of fun in skiing come in the enjoyment from utilizing techniques that blend the rhythmic movements of the body together to propel oneself forward almost effortlessly across the snow or the satisfaction of something as simple and necessary as a cup of hot cocoa or piece of chocolate. You will need nutrients and water after the massive energy expended getting from your car to the lifts or careening down an endless black diamond chute.
After all that exhilaration, the lines of people you will inevitably encounter on a holiday week, whether it’s on the highway, at the rental shop, cafeteria or chairlift, is all tempered by the people you are with. Skiing is a social sport and the shared experience bonds us together and gives great stories to tell around the nightly fire.
Learn the code
In spite of the social nature of skiing, the Skier’s Responsibility Code doesn’t mandate that you ski with a buddy, but it is a good idea so you have help in an emergency. Even though you’re skiing with a buddy, it’s ultimately you against nature and the mountain and you have to be ready for that solitude of thought, experience and self-reliance.
Be prepared
Before you arrive, save time and money by finding the best deals on tickets and equipment; get to the resort early to avoid a long walk from the parking lot to the base area or shuttle stops. Besides warm layers of clothing, bring tinted eye protection, sunscreen, lip balm, food, water, neck tube, hat and gloves.
Take a lesson from a pro
If you’ve never skied before or haven’t had success in the past, get a lesson from a pro. And by pro, I don’t mean your friend who is an expert skier and knows everything about skiing. Believe me, that person will not help you at all. Educate yourself on the Skier’s Responsibility Code to make your life safer and easier for everyone else. Even though we are surrounded by world-class ski resorts, one of my favorite simple ski indulgences is booting up at work and skiing on my snowblades (Google that) down the plow hills that accumulate in parking lots by the lake. It’s the simple things that make ski life so fun. See you on the slopes. n
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JOIN MID-WINTER BALD EAGLE COUNT
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will coordinate the 42nd annual mid-winter bald eagle count on Jan. 13. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. volunteers are paired up and stationed at 26 vantage points throughout the Tahoe Basin, mostly around the lakeshore.
The count is part of the National Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey that was initiated by the National Wildlife Federation in 1979. In 2022, 31 bald eagles were counted in the Tahoe Basin. | Register tinsweb.org
LOCATED IN THE Resort at Squaw Creek WINTER WALKING PATHS
DOGS OK BOOT-PACKED PATH PLOWED PATH BIKES OK
PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS
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.
EAST SHORE
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. TART
NORTH SHORE
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. TART
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. TART
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. TART
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
AL TAHOE BOULEVARD
Easy | 3.2 miles RT
Connections Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) and Pioneer Trail with access to Lake Tahoe Community College.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. TART
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 fl at terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fi shing, 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. TART
OLYMPIC VALLEY
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 24/10/2022 13:56 Tahoe. Electric assist OK. TART DONNER PASS RD. TO MOUSEHOLE
Easy | 1.8 miles RT
Runs along Highway 89 connecting Donner Pass Road to the Mousehole.
JOEGER DRIVE
Easy | 1.2 miles RT
Connects from Soaring Way and runs along Joeger Drive to River View Sports Park.
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 offi ce on Stevens Lane.
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. TART
WEST SHORE
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. TART
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SNOW TRAILS
DOGS OK SNOWMOBILE SNOWSHOES SKIS
SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING
CISCO GROVE
RATTLESNAKE
Easy to advanced
Steep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80.*
LOST SIERRA
YUBA PASS
Easy to advanced | fs.usda.gov
The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the fi rst mile before branching off. For skiers and snowshoers, the route goes north for 2 miles with views of the Sierra Valley, then leads west for 1 mile and rejoins the snowmobile trail. For a short loop, go south (a left) on the snowmobile route back to Yuba Pass. Alternately, you can continue west through a meadow for 1.5 miles, then head south (a left) onto the Lunch Creek Ski Trail 1.25 miles, then north (a left) on 3 Knobs Trail for 1.5 miles. 3 Knobs Trail ends back at the snowmobile trail. Snowmobilers can head north from the branch 1 mile in and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station.*
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.
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.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
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
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 fl at and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 to Cathedral 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 | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov
The park is mostly fl at and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fi elds, 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. Parking fee. TART
LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT
Easy to advanced | (530) 994-3401 or fs.usda.gov
Marked routes with 110 miles of groomed trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Overnight camping OK in parking area. Heavy use.*
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. Snow-mobilers 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. TART Located in the Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City · SteveSchmiersJewelry.com · 530.583.5709 · SteveSchmiersJewelry.com · 530.583.5709
Winter Funfor Everyone!
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING · SLEDDING SNOWSHOEING · ICE SKATING
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
FOR THE ‘22-23 SEASON
Limited walk-ups will be offered based on availability.
RESERVE ONLINE AT TCPUD.ORG/WINTER
Visit tcpud.org/winter for more Know Before You Go tips, details on sessions, season passes, and reservations.
PROGRAMS AT THE PARK
• TEEN NIGHTS • ADULT CURLING • YOUTH HOCKEY Program details at tcpud.org
Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com/ Events to add your Event for our print & online calendars.
TERC TERC UNVEILS NOAA SCIENCE EXHIBIT
The NOAA Science on a Sphere Explorer system has been installed in the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev., and is available upon request in the 3D Theater. The system was additionally added to a large monitor available to visitors outside the 3D Theater.
Science on a Sphere Explorer use datasets, models and animations of earthquakes, atmospheric storms, climate change data and more to explain environmental processes in a way that is simultaneously intuitive and captivating. UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will show these videos, data sets and various interactive content to enhance or expand regular Tahoe Science Center tours open to the public.
TERC currently uses the Science on a Sphere Explorer content for school field trips, engaging students with visualizations and data presentation that augment existing programs focused on earthquakes, landforms and changing Earth temperatures.
Advanced reservations are required for docent-led tours of the UC Da-
Enjoy the Glowstick Parade followed by the fireworks show starting at 6:15 p.m. Warm up next to the outdoor firepits and enjoy hot toddies, hot cocoa and more.
Preregistration is required in advance online for skiers and riders who want to participate in the parade. It is open to those ages 10 and older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Race Course run. | tahoedonner.com
vis Tahoe Science Center available Tuesdays to Saturdays. | RSVP tahoe. ucdavis.edu
Longboard races | Plumas Ski Club LONGBOARD RACES ON TAP
The Plumas Ski Club host longboard races on Jan. 21 on noon that recreate the first downhill ski races in the Americas at Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl at Plumas-Eureka State Park. The events are historical re-enactments of 1860’s era ski racing in the Lost Sierra. There is a shuttle available and food will be for sale on site.
Competitors are welcome and registration starts at 10 a.m. Races are also held Feb. 19 and March 19. | plumasskiclub.org
Tahoe Donner Downhill GLOWSTICK PARADE, FIREWORKS AT TAHOE DONNER
Tahoe Donner Downhill will host its annual Glowstick Parade and Fireworks on Jan. 14; the show was postponed from New Year’s Eve due to weather.
Sugar Pine Point State Park SNOWSHOE TOURS AT SUGAR PINE
Sugar Pine Point State Park is offering guided snowshoe tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. along the Blue Trail through General Creek Campground, where the 1960 Winter Olympic Nordic Events were held. The 2-mile guided tours will feature the Olympic history of the park. Snowshoes are not provided. | RSVP bit.ly/sugarpineevents
As well, Sierra State Parks Foundation is offering guided Sunset Snowshoe Tours this winter on Jan 20, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14. | RSVP sierrastateparks.org
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
Volunteer Litter Sorters Needed
Clean Up The Lake, Zephyr Cove, 9 a.m., (530) 5627131, cleanupthelake.org
RUFF (Read up for Fun)
Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 5827846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library
Storytime
Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov
THURSDAY, JAN. 12
Family Storytime
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Preschool Storytime (Tahoe City)
Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 10:30 a.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library
Paws 2 Read
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
FRIDAY, JAN. 13
Play Forever Friday
Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs, 8:35 a.m., (530) 426-3666, rideboreal.com
Mid Winter Bald Eagle Count
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Incline Village, 9 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org
Baby Lapsit Storytime
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 10 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library
Interpretive Mountain Tours
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
Evening Snowshoe Hikes
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 5 p.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
Night Sledding
Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, 5-6:30 p.m., (800) 543-3221, granlibakken.com
Fall Movie Nights
North Tahoe Event Center Big Screen, Kings Beach,
Tahoe Vista, 6 p.m., northtahoeparks.com
Teen Night at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe City, 6-9 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
Old Skool Klassic Race
Tahoe Cross Country Center, Tahoe City, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
EXPERIENCE THE WINTER MAGIC LAKESIDE
Blanketed with pillows of snowfl akes, there’s an indescribable beauty to the season’s lake views. Whether snowshoeing or enjoying a picturesque walk along the dock, we ask you to recreate responsibly.
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Donner Snowshoe Historical Tours
Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org
Snowshoe tours
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 11 a.m., bit.ly/ sugarpineevents
Snowshoe Tour & Dinner
The Chalet at Alpine, Alpine Meadows, 4 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com
Night Sledding
Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, 5-6:30 p.m., (800) 543-3221, granlibakken.com
Rescheduled: New Year’s Eve Light Parade &
Fireworks Show
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, Truckee, 6:15 p.m., (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
Old Skool Klassic Race
Tahoe Cross Country Center, Tahoe City, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
Historic Longboard Revival Race Series
Ski Area at Plumas Eureka State Park, Blairsden, 10 a.m., plumasskiclub.org
Donner Snowshoe Historical Tours
Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org
Snowshoe tours
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 11 a.m., bit.ly/ sugarpineevents
Snowshoe Star Tour
North Lake Tahoe. Specific trailhead based on snow conditions. , Tahoe Vista, 4:30-8:30 p.m., (530) 913-9212
Night Sledding
Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, 5-6:30 p.m., (800) 543-3221, granlibakken.com
Talk with JC Schoonmaker
Tahoe XC, Tahoe City, 6:30 p.m., tahoexc.org
MONDAY, JAN. 16
Old Skool Klassic Race
Tahoe Cross Country Center, Tahoe City, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
Sock Drive: Share, Care & Give a Pair
Inside Incline, Incline Village, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (775) 354-9745, insideincline.com
TUESDAY, JAN. 17
North Tahoe Toddler & Me
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 10 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com
Family Storytime
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries/ incline-village.php
Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach)
Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library
North Tahoe Golden Hour
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com
Reading Furends
Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Teen Tuesday
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Play & Learn Program
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake
Tahoe, 9 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
Volunteer Litter Sorters Needed
Clean Up The Lake, Zephyr Cove, 9 a.m., (530) 5627131, cleanupthelake.org
Wednesday +55 Ski Clinics
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9:15 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
RUFF (Read up for Fun)
Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 5827846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library
Puppets With Chris Arth
KidZone Museum, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 587-5437, kidzonemuseum.org
Storytime
Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Jameson Tasting
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 5:30-7 p.m., (530) 546-3366, garwoods.com
THURSDAY, JAN. 19
Family Storytime
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Preschool Storytime (Tahoe City)
Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 10:30 a.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library
17th Annual Winter Speaker Series
Olympic Village Lodge & Livestream, Olympic Valley, 7 p.m., (530) 583-6917, alpenglowsports.com
SKI.BIKE.RUN
Connect with Friends. Connect with Nature.
Groomed trails with Lake Tahoe views
FREE skiing for youth and 70+
Lessons, clinics, and rentals
FRIDAY, JAN. 20
Interpretive Mountain Tours
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
Sunset Snowshoe Tour
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, sierrastateparks.org
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Burton Mystery Tour
Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs, 8 a.m., (530) 4263666, rideboreal.com
Women’s Skate Clinic With Katerina Nash
Royal Gorge Cross Country, Soda Springs, 9 a.m., (530) 426-3871, royalgorge.com
Donner Snowshoe Historical Tours
Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org
Snowshoe tours
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 11 a.m., bit.ly/ sugarpineevents
Curling Open House for Public & Guests
Lake Tahoe Epic Curling, Stateline, noon to 3:30 p.m., laketahoecurling.com
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
Pass Holder Appreciation Sale & Pancake Feed
Tahoe Cross Country Center, Tahoe City, 8:30 a.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org
Donner Snowshoe Historical Tours
Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 11 a.m., (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org
Snowshoe tours
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, 11 a.m., bit.ly/ sugarpineevents
MONDAY, JAN. 23
Sock Drive: Share, Care & Give a Pair
Inside Incline, Incline Village, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (775) 354-9745, insideincline.com
Monday Night Learn to Curl Series
Lake Tahoe Epic Curling, Stateline, 6-8 p.m., laketahoecurling.com
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
North Tahoe Toddler & Me
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 10 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com
Family Storytime
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Preschool Storytime (Kings Beach)
Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library
North Tahoe Golden Hour
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com
Reading Furends
Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 3:30 p.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Teen Tuesday
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Play & Learn Program
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake
Tahoe, 9 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradocommunityhubs.com/hub-5
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
Volunteer Litter Sorters Needed
Clean Up The Lake, Zephyr Cove, 9 a.m., (530) 5627131, cleanupthelake.org
Wednesday +55 Ski Clinics
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, 9:15 a.m., (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com
RUFF (Read up for Fun)
Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30-11 a.m., (530) 5827846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library
Storytime
Zephyr Cove Library, Zephyr Cove, 11 a.m., (775) 588-6411, library.douglascountynv.gov
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