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Volume 35 | Issue 01

| JANUARY 14-27

Features

10 Sugar Bowl Back Country 15 Sand Harbor 22 Rob Kautz 24 Sierra Stories 25 Wineries of the Sierra Foothills 26 The Arts 30 Local Profile

Skiers and snowboarders looking to explore more of what Tahoe and Truckee have to offer are looking increasingly to the back country. One of the best ways for skiers and riders unfamiliar to the back country to explore new terrain is with a ski guide, as Jenn Sheridan recently did at Sugar Bowl, which has an open boundary policy. An experienced back-country skier, Sheridan joined guide Nick Bliss to explore the back country that awaits just beyond the lifts for her story, “No boundaries at Sugar Bowl.”

The growing interest in the back country is one of the topics Priya Hutner recently discussed with Rob Kautz, who retired from Sugar Bowl after 40 years at the resort.

Kautz shared his thoughts on the future of the ski industry for “Reflecting on the changing ski industry,” which originally appeared in our Tahoe Powder magazine.

Tim Hauserman spent a recent morning exploring Sand Harbor State Park’s winter fun, including a horse-drawn sleigh ride for “Sleigh bells ring at Sand Harbor.”

OUR FIRST BOOK I’m excited to announce that we’ve produced our first book – “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills.” The guidebook was written by wine writer Barbara Keck, and is now available locally at Tahoe House and online. It was an exciting and daunting project to produce the book, and we hope you’ll all buy a book from Barbara and then set out on your own winery tour (I have several on my list after reading the book.) Read more about the new book inside this issue.

I personally want to recognize our Art Director Alyssa Ganong for the utterly gorgeous design work and the countless hours that she spent on the project. Thank you, Alyssa, and congratulations, Barbara. 

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

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Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

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How the lake was formed

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

About the lake Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert.

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223.’ The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 77.8’ in 2014. The lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945.

Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.” 

Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MAINE LOBSTER AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB This Saturday, enjoy our January lobster promo—Try one of Chef Lew Orlady’s choice lobster specials. Limited availability; reservations recommended. To find out what’s on the menu, or for reservations, call 530-587-9455.

LEARN TO SKI WEEKS JAN. 4-8, JAN. 11-15:

Fantastic deals for newcomers to learn the sport at both Tahoe Donner Downhill ($39 packages) and Cross Country (two-forone!). Call 530-587-9444 for downhill lessons and 530-587-9484 for cross country.

WINTER FESTIVAL JANUARY 24: IT’S A CELEBRATION OF WINTER FUN!

This event offers those new to snowsports the chance to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing for just $10 for a trail pass and $15 for rentals. That’s a $30 savings! Call 530-587-9484 for details.

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ We are well-known for our delicious and healthy homemade food and we’ve expanded our cuisine selections at the Alder Creek Cafe, located within the new Alder Creek Adventure Center. Open daily for grab and go items from 8:30 am – 5 pm; made-to-order menu 11 am - 3 pm. Unique apres ski tasting plates offered in the bar until 7 pm Thursday through Sunday.

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Attractions Cave Rock

East Shore

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April.

On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours.

A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore.

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. BlueGo

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

West Shore

$10 parking (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

REGIONAL SNOW LEVELS Heavenly

Kirkwood Base Depth: 78”- 221”

Base Depth: 164”

10,000’

Olympic Valley

Kings Beach

Tahoe City

Wed.-Mon. | Free (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Second location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Tahoe City

North Shore

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life.

Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad.

During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th-Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in the summer). TART

Readings taken on Friday, January 08, 2016 Mt. Rose Ski Area Base Depth: 63“- 92”

Squaw Valley Base Depth: 63”- 94”

Sugar Bowl Base Depth: 60”- 94”

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Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’

Elevation 6,221.63 | Elevation in 2015 6,222.49 6 222 49

Emerald Bay

Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore hiking trails. TART

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. TART

Museums Donner Memorial Visitor Center

Truckee

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument.

Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. Maps online or at museum. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

Tahoe City

Wed.-Sun. (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia. TART

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone for newborns to 18 months & the Jungle Gym for toddlers and older. TART

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

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North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach and on Brook Street. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

West Shore

Explore Tahoe

High Camp

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, pool & hot tub, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders - Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano.

The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

6,000’

Old Jail Museum

Vikingsholm Castle

Sightseeing

7,000’

Truckee

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olym-pic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required. TART

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Homewood

Fri.-Sun. (530) 525-9253 | tahoemaritimemuseum.org Featuring guided tours, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids on Tahoe’s maritime history. TART

Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

Truckee

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Western SkiSport Museum

Donner Summit

Fri.-Sun. | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include snowshoes from the 1850s, ski equipment from the 20th century and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a legendary mail carrier. Located at Boreal off I-80. TART

Visitors’ Centers Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd., (800) 468-2463

South Lake Tahoe 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 541-5255

Stateline 169 Hwy. 50, (775) 588-4591

Tahoe City 100 North Lake Blvd., (530) 581-6900

Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Road (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village 855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry, settlers, and archival films of Tahoe. BlueGo

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games

Truckee

U.S. Forest Service, South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service, Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

Tahoe City

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner.

Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE | TART Bus & shuttle schedules at Visitors’ Centers, laketahoetransit.com, google.com/transit or nextbus.com.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGo Visit tahoetransportation.org.

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A Sugar Bowl may seem like one of the t 1,200 acres with 1,500 vertical feet,

smaller resorts in California, but its open boundary policy means that for skiers and riders with a sense of adventure and the right education, the possibilities are endless.

An open boundary policy means that skiers and riders are allowed to leave the resort boundary and venture into the back country at any one of the designated gates throughout the resort. However, leaving the ski resort boundary also means leaving behind the safety of slopes that have been subjected to avalanche control procedures, rescue from ski patrol and signs directing skiers back to the base are or their cars.

“When we opened the Summit Chair [in 2010] we knew people were going to ski into the back country so we needed to focus on education,” said John Monson, director of sales and marketing for Sugar Bowl.

The Summit Chair accessed terrain on Mount Judah that had formerly been accessible by those willing to hike.

The resort partnered with Alpine Skills International, a guide service founded by Mimi Vadasz and her late husband, Bela Vadasz, on Donner Summit. Bela was also among a group of guides who founded the American Mountain Guides Association, the national certification program for training American mountain guides.

The partnership between Sugar Bowl and Alpine Skills International meant the resort would be able to provide the education necessary for skiers and riders to navigate their open boundaries safely.

Today, Alpine Skills International offers a variety of courses from guide tours for first-time, back-country adventurers to avalanche safety and snow science courses for seasoned guides and patrollers.

I set out on a recent Sunday morning to explore some of the terrain just outside of Sugar Bowl’s boundary. I met with

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“We’re soon cresting the ridge and heading toward the peak of Mount Judah for another run off the south side. We enjoy another run of soft, buttery snow before hiking back up and heading back to the resort.”

Monson and our guide, Nick Bliss, at the Backcountry Adventure Center and after discussing our options we set off on a ski adventure.

Originally, I had my sights set on skiing the fabled Lake Run, however the mountains always call the shots and Bliss warned that the conditions weren’t prime for skiing. Having a guide was already paying off as he suggested a few lines where he knew pockets of soft snow were lingering from storms that fell earlier in the week. It felt weird getting on the lift with all my back-country gear, but I was thankful for the fresh legs when we dropped into the South Side of Mount Lincoln through one of several access gates. After crossing through some crust, the snow was smooth wind buff back to the skin track. Later, Monson compared the skiing outside of Sugar Bowl to mini golf, meaning skiers and riders are able to hike and ski several laps in a short amount of time. Sure enough, we’re soon cresting the ridge and heading toward the peak of Mount Judah for another run off the south side. We enjoy another run of soft, buttery snow before hiking back up and heading back to the resort.

Alpine Skills International offers guided tours beyond the outskirts of

Sugar Bowl. Adventurous skiers and riders can access bigger adventures including an overnight trip to the Lost Trail Lodge and a two-day trip to Squaw Valley. The trips and classes also teach the skills needed to pursue bigger adventures. Alpine Skills International guides also lead trips on some of the world’s biggest peaks.

In addition to an open boundary policy, Sugar Bowl allows skiers and riders to skin uphill in bounds in the resort for those looking for a good work out or a lap before the lifts start turning with an uphill pass. Additionally, those who only want one ride up the lift to access the back-country gates may purchase and up-and-out pass. A guide isn’t necessary to access the back country but is a good choice for first timers and those looking to refresh their skills.

Alpine Skills International offers a free introduction to Avalanche Safety on Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Backcountry Adventure Center at Sugar Bowl.

Also check out classes throughout the season for all levels of avalanche safety, guided back-country tours, winter mountaineering, ice climbing and more.  For more information, visit sugarbowl. com or alpineskills.com.

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G U I D E D S N OW S H O E T R E K S Enjoy the outdoors on guided snowshoe tours this winter. Tahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29. Watch the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike. Learn about local natural and human history.

Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. Or, take a full moon snowshoe trek under the stars this winter, with the next full moon tour on Jan. 23. | RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com

EVERY TUESDAY Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free intermediate skate ski clinic every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org 55+ snowshoe hike Area venues Trekkers of all abilities are invited to join the senior snowshoe hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March (no hike Feb. 16). Light to moderate level snowshoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 Get out the turtleneck Northstar On Turtleneck Tuesdays skate to music of the 1970s and 1980s from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Village. Play games, win prizes and receive free glow sticks and face painting. $10 to rent skates or free with own skates. Those younger than 18 will need parent/guardian to sign liability waiver. | northstarcalifornia.com EVERY WEDNESDAY 55+ Senior Ski Clinics Incline Village Skiers of all abilities can hone skills with certified instructors at Diamond Peak resort.

Instruction is designed to help skiers improve, adjust and modify technique for life-long skiing.

Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. until March 16. $45, $35 with pass. | (775) 832-1310 Women of winter Olympic Valley Explore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ legendary terrain with like-minded women.

Navigate the mountain without waiting in lift lines from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Wednesday until March 23 (no session Feb. 17). Intermediate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introductory skate ski clinic every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

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Family Story Time Incline Village Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Incline Village Library every Wednesday.

Free. | (775) 832-4130 EVERY THURSDAY Discuss what’s happening Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays.

Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310 Cross-country clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introductory cross-country ski clinic every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org.

Toddler story time Incline Village Incline Village Library hosts story time every Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with stories, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY FRIDAY Watching as a family Tahoe Donner Enjoy a free family movie every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669 Sunset snowshoe adventure Tahoe Vista Tahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29. Watch the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike.

Learn about local natural and human history.

Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

JAN. 14-17 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. at the Aerial Tram until March 27 and during holidays. Access to Shirley Lake and Granite Chief from 8 to 9 a.m. before the general public. Limited space. $29, $19 ages 13 to 22, $12 kids ages 5 to 12; doesn’t include lift ticket. RSVP (800) 403-02066 | squawalpine.com

Know what to do Olympic Valley Learn the key elements of making sound decisions while traveling in avalanche terrain. This course follows the AIARE curriculum and is taught by AIARE instructors. Intermediate to advanced level skiers and riders. 13+. $449. | RSVP (530) 452-4349

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introductory skate ski clinic every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

What’s your story? Incline Village Lifescapes is a writing program where seniors are given an opportunity to write and share their memoirs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. New members welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Telemark workshop Northstar Northstar hosts a telemark workshop every Saturday until April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sessions vary between beginner, intermediate and advanced levels; check Web for schedule. | northstarcalifornia.com Join the parade Northstar Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends lead kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar every Saturday until April 11 from 3:50 to 4 p.m.

Meet at the Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:50 p.m. to participate. | northstarcalifornia.com EVERY SUNDAY Women of winter Olympic Valley Explore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ legendary terrain with like-minded women.

Navigate the mountain without waiting in lift lines from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Sunday until March 27. Intermediate to advanced skiers.

13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introductory skate ski clinic every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

JAN. 14 | THURSDAY iFoster soup luncheon Tahoe City iFoster is a program that provides resources to help children who grow up in foster care to succeed. The public is invited to an AAUW luncheon to discover how the program works at noon at the Tahoe City Yacht Club at noon. | ifoster.org Paws 2 Read Incline Village Paws 2 Read is a reading program for children of all ages presented by Paws 4 Love.

Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers from 4 to 5 p.m. Children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130 Whiskey dinner Homewood The West Shore cafe will host a Whiskey Dinner that includes five whiskey cocktails and a four-course meal prepared by resident Chef De Cuisine Manuel “Manny” Baez. Upgrade dinner packages by purchasing an additional whiskey flight for $25. Serving at 7 p.m. $80. | RSVP (530) 525-5200

JAN. 14-15 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY Perks for beginners Area venues Learn to Ski and Ride Week is ending at resorts in the area with discounted ski and snowboard lessons, rentals and lift tickets. | skiandridemonth.org

JAN. 15 | FRIDAY

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar The Mountain Table Dinner Series offers a dining in the Zephyr Lodge on select dates this season. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating will be family style with live music. | northstarcalifornia.com Winemaker Night Truckee Uncorked in downtown Truckee features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Tendril Winery in Oregon. | teloswine.com

JAN. 15-16 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Stella Pop Up Dinner Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a South For the Winter Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

JAN. 15-17 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Mumble on the Mountain Olympic Valley Lagunitas Brewing is hosting a fun-filled weekend event beginning with a tasting during Friday Night Tasting Notes in the Plaza Bar. Enjoy live music during a après event hosted by Lagunitas.

On Saturday, join Lagunitas on the KT deck with beer, swag and a DJ. | squawalpine.com

JAN. 16 | SATURDAY Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden Alpine Skills hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills hosts a intro to back-country splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com Skate clinic Truckee Olympian Katerina Nash leads an intermediate skate ski clinic at Royal Gorge. Meet at Village Station at 10 a.m. $20. | royalgorge.com Family friendly biathlon West Shore Sugar Pine Point State Park hosts “Citizens Against the Clock,” a family friendly biathlon race. Compete in a similar venue as the 1960 Winter Olympics. Bring gear or rent from West Shore Sports. Meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance station. Free. Parking $5. | sierrastateparks.org Fastest Tube event Truckee Head to Tahoe Donner for the fastest tube races. Heats are every half hour from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All welcome. | tahoedonner.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes.

College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday.

Take 3, Ride Free.

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $30 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, crosscountry and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, SnowCat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m.

Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. High-alpine adventure on 4 distinct peaks with vast and varied terrain.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days.

Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

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(530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

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Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Biathlon range, ski jumping hills.

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BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

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Open Fri.-Sun. & holidays. Tubing area & warming hut open daily.

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS (530) 694-2266 | hopevalleyoutdoors.com

Trails 60 miles

Snowshoe & cross-country lessons, rentals (cash or check only).

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KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com 3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

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(530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Trail fee includes Gondola. Nordic geocaching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

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Maps available at North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach. Sled hill, snow play area.

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(530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

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Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Day lodge & 3 cafés along trail.

Offers snowbiking & snowkiting.

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SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov Winter camping (call for availability). Guided crosscountry and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

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TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9444, x2 | tahoedonner.com Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Opens at 7 a.m. for passholders Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days only). *Weekends & holidays.

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Moonlit snowshoe tour Alpine Meadows Take a moonlight snowshoe tour to Alpine Meadow’s mid-mountain Chalet for hearty dinner starting at 5 p.m. Three dinner seatings: 5:30, 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged. | (800) 403-0206

Downhill safety stressed Tahoe Donner From scavenger hunts, to a coloring contest, to snow science and safety, there will be activities for everyone. Participants receive 25 percent off Smith helmets and goggles. | tahoedonner.com Develop back-country skills Truckee Tahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level 1 avalanche education program at Tahoe Mountain Sports store. Low student-to-teacher ratio and hands-on experience help students develop back-country skills to stay safe. $99 new ski gear rental. Course $399. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com

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JAN. 20 | WEDNESDAY Brews for Charity Tahoe City Brews for Charity offers Tahoe 20s, a community day on the 20th of every month to benefit a different cause or charity. Free education classes and events, followed by beer and food tasting, hosted by Moe’s Original BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. | facebook.com/brewsforcharity

JAN. 21 | THURSDAY Third Thursday Tasting Truckee The Pour House hosts a wine tasting every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com

JAN. 21-24 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 2 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com ULLR Fest Incline Village The 6th annual Ullr Fest is a fundraiser for Diamond Peak Ski Team. The weekend features live music, a torchlight parade, barbecue and races. Costumes encouraged. | diamondpeak.com

JAN. 22 | FRIDAY

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Winemaker Night Olympic Valley Uncorked in the Village at Squaw Valley features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Sean Minor in Napa. | teloswine.com

Avalanche courses Area venues NASTC hosts Level 1 Avalanche Course to learn basics of avalanche hazard management, awareness and safety. Time spent in the classroom and in the field. Skiers levels 6 to 9. $395. | RSVP skinastc.com

Winemaker Night Truckee Uncorked in downtown Truckee features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Talisman in Sonoma. | teloswine.com

Back-country ski tour Donner Summit Alpine Skills hosts an back-country ski tour on Castle Peak. | RSVP alpineskills.com Ski mountaineering course Donner Summit Alpine Skills hosts an ski mountaineering techniques course. | RSVP alpineskills.com Scenic snowshoe tour Donner Summit Join REI for a scenic 3-mile snowshoe tour of the Sierra from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For beginning snowshoers, ages 14 and older. Meet at Donner Summit Sno-Park. $75, $65 REI members. | rei.com/events Family snowshoe tour Northstar Grab the kids and join a 3-hour Family Afternoon Snowshoe Tour for to an historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow. Hot chocolate, cookies and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rentals. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

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Literary Arts & Wine Truckee Join a monthly reading series held the third Sunday of every month at 6:30 at Coffeebar.

This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryartsandwine.squarespace.com

JAN. 22-23 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY Stella Pop Up Dinner Truckee Stella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a Cabin Fever Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

JAN. 22-24 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY Back-country safety Truckee Tahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level 1 avalanche education program at Tahoe Mountain Sports store. Low student-to-teacher ratio and hands-on experience help students develop backcountry skills to stay safe. $99 new ski gear rental.

Course $399. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

JAN. 22-25 | FRIDAY-MONDAY Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 PLUS course. | RSVP alpineskills.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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January 14-27, 2016

FEATURE

Borges offer horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.

Winter at Sand Harbor Sleigh rides Friday-Sunday Snowshoe along Lake Tahoe Pack a winter picnic Launch kayaks or paddleboards Scuba diving

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STORY & PHOTOS BY TIM HAUSERMAN

hile the beauty of a snowy winter at Tahoe is hard to beat, sometimes we all need to beat a path away from the crowds. Surprisingly, one place where you will find peace and quiet in the winter is one of the busiest places at Tahoe in the summer – Sand Harbor State Park. Now open in the winter, you can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the park or enjoy the amazingly beautiful beach and hiking trails, which in the winter are nearly devoid of people. And the best news of all, unlike in the summer, you will not need to rush to the park early in the morning to capture one of the precious parking spaces.

After spending much of the holiday week in the happy but bustling confines of the rental shop at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, I was ready for a break from the crowds, so I gladly took on the

Chance gently rang the sleigh bells as we slowly made our way along the shore of Lake Tahoe and through the park’s forest of Jeffrey pines, cedar, lodgepole and white fir. While the distance covered on the route is fairly short, the chance to slow down, appreciate the views and listen to the sound of the

yourself alone on a beach that is usually packed to the gills in July. If the conditions are right, a kayak or paddleboard might be in order. Although the winter water temperature of around 50 degrees might not be as cold as you would expect, I would still strongly recommend not falling in.

“You can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the park or enjoy the amazingly beautiful beach and hiking trails, which in the winter are nearly devoid of people.”

After a sleigh ride, enjoy a snowshoe and picnic on Lake Tahoe’s shores.

Sunday morning writing assignment of taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride around the park.

I was the only passenger in the beautiful little sleigh as my driver, Dale, new to the area from Maine, guided Chance, a 35-year-old Belgian horse, along the narrow sleigh route. Belgians are the smaller cousins to the Clydesdales of Budweiser fame.

They are a beautiful horse bred for plodding work.

bells made for a meditative experience. Dale said that while children are excited to see the horses, once the sleigh starts moving, kids often fall into a deep sleep.

I was nice and cozy and warm under the blankets, but I was thinking this might have been more fun with another passenger or a family to cozy up with.

Looking for a unique and romantic place to take a date? This might fit the bill. The sleigh ride is about an hour, and costs $50 each.

Borges Sleigh and Carriage Rides provides for the horse-drawn experience. They’ve been taking people on sleigh rides at South Lake Tahoe for more than 50 years. Just two years ago, they made the leap to adding the Sand Harbor location, and this is the first winter there has been enough snow to do it on sleighs instead of wheeled carriages.

In addition to the sleigh ride, Sand Harbor State Park provides just about all the activities that it does during the summer, except without the crowds.

Even swimming, in the form of scuba diving in wet suits, is a popular winter activity. Short hiking trails wind through the park or along the beach providing stunning views of Sand Harbor’s glorious sandy beach, as well as the picturesque shoreline to the north. On a nice day, bring a picnic and find

Cozy up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride along the shores of Lake Tahoe.

In addition to the outdoor opportunities, Sand Harbor’s Visitor Center provides detailed information on the natural and human history of Lake Tahoe, as well as books and clothing for sale. You can cozy up to the rock fireplace, check out the relief map of Lake Tahoe or read about how the Virginia City silver mines of the Comstock Era brought devastation to the forests of Lake Tahoe.  Explore the rocky crags at Fontanillis Lake and For information on the sleigh rides or to make a reservation, Dicks Peak. visit sleighride.com. Sand Harbor State Park is located 3 miles south of Incline Village on Highway 28. For more information, visit parks.nv.gov/parks/sand-harbor or facebook.com/sandharborofficial. The park is open daily, with sleigh rides offered Friday to Sunday.

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For the Kids

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

Belly workout for teens Belly dancing to Middle Eastern drumbeats is a different, fun workout offered at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. Classes for ages 14 and older start in on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are ongoing and cost $5 each if paid monthly or $7 each for dropins. No experience is necessary. | (530) 582-7720 or tdrpd.org

Join a playgroup WEE play for infants, toddlers and parents takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays in the Rideout Kids’ Play Room in Tahoe City. Children can play games and explore as well as make music and art. The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. | (530) 583-3440

Going into the Creative Zone

Snowy fun at Winterpalooza Tahoe Donner Snowplay hosts its first Winterpalooza on Jan. 23 with all-day fun activities including tube racing, snowman building, relay races, a snowstrider course and more.

Don’t miss the Fastest Tube Event on Jan. 16 with tubing heats held every half hour from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Snowplay. | tahoedonner.com

KidZone Museum is offering Family Fun Friday every week from 11 a.m. to noon during non-holidays. Family Fun Friday is a play-based class designed to inspire and enrich kids’ brains, bodies and hearts. Curiosity is treasured and kids are encouraged to feel, touch and learn through sensory activities. The class is free with admission and parents must participate. | kidzonemuseum.org

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Creative teens should submit

At Galena Creek Visitor Center, children of all ages can take part in Environmental Drama on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. This month’s topic is the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Kids will learn about their environment through an interactive presentation, drama activity and crafts.

On Jan 21, toddlers can join a naturalist for an exploration into the forest at 10 a.m. There’s story time and outdoor exploration time. Toddlers will learn how every snowflake is different and will make a snowflake craft with Great Basin Naturalists. | galenacreekvisitorcenter.org

The Nevada Museum of Art invites Northern Nevada students, grades 7 to 12, to submit their creative and original work to the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards in any of the 17 art categories, including ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, photography, fashion, and film and animation.

Submissions will be judged on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision. The deadline is Jan. 15 at 8:59 p.m. Students will be notified by Jan. 29 on their award status. Students must register on the Scholastic Art & Writing Web site, upload their work and send their signed submission forms to the Nevada Museum of Art. | bit.ly/ scholasticartawards2016

Skating on thick ice Ages 13 and older can learn the sport of ice dancing at Truckee Ice Rink and partners are not required to attend. Learn basic steps to Canasta Tango or Dutch Waltz and get a great workout to music.

Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in two sessions: Jan. 16 and 23 and Feb. 6, 13, 20. Fees are $32 per session or $14 for drop ins. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Art camps explore many options Five-day Art Camps offer instruction in art, theater, creative movement and music each day for ages 6 to 10 at Lake Mansion in Reno and Larry D. Johnson Community Center in Sparks. The sessions, all from 9 a.m. to noon, are: March 21 to 25 and March 28 to April 1. The cost is $95 per camp. Students should preregister. | (775) 826-6100 or arts4nevada.org Art Adventures for Youth, ages 7 to 11, will explore four mediums including drawing and watercolor on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4.

The cost is $35. The class will be at Larry D. Johnson Community Center, near Sparks High School. | (775) 826-6100 or arts4nevada.org 16

Music to little ears

Tahoe City Park and Recreation offers a music class for the families with kids, infants to age 5. Instructor Brooke Chabot of Truckee Tahoe Music Together offers dance, singing, music and instruments in a relaxed setting. The class will run Fridays from Jan. 16 to March 27 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Fairway Community Center. | (530) 583-3440 or tcpud.org

Nordic skiing after school offered An after-school Nordic ski program, based on the ski play model used in Bill Koch league programs in New England begins this winter. The 10-week program for entry-level students ages 10 to 14 meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 to 5 p.m. The primary location is on groomed ski trails at Incline Meadows XC; alternate locations include Tahoe Vista/NTPUD trails and Diamond Peak Ski Area. The second session is from Jan. 18 to Feb. 19.

Skis with NNN bindings are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants must provide their own boots and poles. | (775) 832-1310

During school holidays, the pool will be open for combo swims for $3 per resident child or $4 per nonresident child. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of dropin. | RSVP (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Call when it snows Any day Tahoe Truckee Unified School District calls a snow day, the Rideout Community Center will be open for a full day of activities from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Rideout Community Center before arrival to confirm a snowday program. No online registration. | (530) 583-3440

Join ASC’s winter sports programs Auburn Ski Club is currently accepting enrollment for the upcoming winter sports season for ages 4 to 18. The Super Sliders cross-country program is for 4 year olds and the Cisco Kids downhill skiing program is for 6 year olds. Junior teams and season-long programs are also offered in snowboarding, biathlon and alpine gate training for racers.

For intermediate skiers ages 10 to 15, there is the All Mt. Devo team that explores the mountain, terrain parks and builds skiing skills. Cross-country skiers, ages 9 to 18, can join the Sonics team or the Devo/Comp team for fitness and training for competitions.

The ASC programs are open to everyone. Throughout the season, clinics and activities for the family are based at the club’s Training Center on Donner Summit at Boreal Mt. Resort. | (530) 426-3313 or auburnskiclub.org

What’s at Rideout this winter Youth Lacrosse is for ages 9 to 18.

High school practice begins Feb. 1. Youth practice starts March 14. Practices will be in Tahoe City; games will be in Tahoe City, Truckee and Reno.

A Kids Baking Class on Feb. 9 and 11, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., will focus on oven/

stove safety. Kids get hands-on experience making goodies to bring home for Valentine’s Day. Tiny Tots Athletics will be offered Wednesdays, from 1:15 to 2 p.m., from March 2 to 23 for ages 3 to 5. Classes teach the basics of throwing, kicking, catching and agility. Parents must attend, as well.

For future rocket scientists, there’s 3,2,1...Blast off! offered in two two-week sessions. The program will introduce the fundamentals of rocketry and flight and allow students to build, launch, recover and take home two rockets. Session 1 is Feb. 23 and March 1 and Session 2 is March 15 and 22. All classes are from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Ski and Skate Adventure Camp, on Feb. 16 to 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. is for Grades 1 to 6. The days include field trips, crafts, games and snow time.

Five Ingredients…More or Less is a four-week cooking class offered on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. starting March 29. Students learn how to cook easy, healthy recipes using up to five ingredients.

Spring Break Adventure Camp is on April 11 to 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Grades 1 to 6. The days include field trips, outdoor games, crafts and cooking. | tcpud.org

Little shredders listen up Jibs 4 Kids, a freestyle, progressionoriented series of competitions, is for ages 12 and younger. Open to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, Jibs 4 Kids will take place in the beginner area at Homewood’s Happy Park. Prizes will go to winners of the best trick and awardwinning moves, but all competitors will receive certificates of achievement.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Homewood’s North Lodge on Feb. 13 and March 12. Helmets are mandatory.

The registration fee is $10. Practice is from 11 to 12:30 p.m. followed by competition from 1 to 1:30 p.m. All parents and guardians must sign a liability release form on behalf of their kids who will participate. | skihomewood.com

Time spent at camp is EPIC EPIC Base Camp for Grades K through 5 is being offered by Incline Recreation Center. Experienced and responsible staff will lead campers on numerous adventures, which include swimming, arts and crafts, games and more from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Camp dates are from Feb. 16 to 19 and April 4 to 8. | (775) 832-1310

Swim lessons for the New Year Swim lessons offered at Incline Recreation Center follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified. The class minimum is three students; the maximum is six. Classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot if not enough students sign up. Instructors will pre-test all students the first day of class to determine their swimming abilities.

The four-week session offers classes on Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The 30-minute class times are dependent on the child’s swim level. The registration for Session IV/D is Feb. 22. There are also private instructions available. | (775) 832-1321

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JAN. 23 | SATURDAY First Tracks Homewood Early-birds looking for untracked powder or pristine corduroy are invited to load the Madden Chair from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and enjoy all the fresh tracks they can find off the Old Homewood Express chair before the general public followed by a hearty breakfast. $40, free passholders. | skihomewood.com Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills hosts a intro to back-country splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden Alpine Skills hosts an Intro to Backcountry Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com Guided Coldstream hike Truckee Carmen Carr hosts monthly hikes and snowshoe trips through Tahoe’s Trail Systems: this month Lost Trail Lodge. Meet at 9 a.m. at the winter parking area near Tahoe Donner Lodge. | carmencarr.com Gran Fondo Hut to Hut Truckee Olympian Marcus Nash leads the Royal Gorge Gran Fondo hut to hut tour. Meet at Summit Station at 9:30 a.m. | royalgorge.com Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts an intro to laser biathlon clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 12 years. $32; trail pass required. | RSVP tahoedonner.com Winterpalooza Tahoe Donner Enjoy tube racing, snowman building, relay races and a snow strider course as part of Tahoe Donner’s Winterpalooza. Families and kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the winter season. | tahoedonner.com Back-country experiences Incline Village Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Tahoe Mountain Sports, Tahoe Mountain School and Dynafit present the 2016 Backcountry Experience Series open to intermediate and advanced skiers and riders.

Explore terrain in Golden Eagle Bowl in a small group setting. Includes lift access, back-country ski package, avalanche rescue gear and guiding services. $149. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com Full moon snowshoe tour Tahoe Vista Enjoy learning about natural history and astronomy from guides while snowshoeing under the full moon. Treks are 2 to 3 miles and include snacks, hot drinks, snowshoes, poles and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com Full moon snowshoe tour Truckee Head to the Trout Creek Restoration Center at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour above Donner Lake. Dress warm, bring water and headlamp. | RSVP tahoedonner.com Winemaker Night Northstar Uncorked Petra features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker.

Tonight’s featured wine comes from Sean Minor in Napa. | teloswine.com Family movie night Tahoe City Free movie night for families at Rideout Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; feature film starts at 6:30 p.m. | tcpud.org Full moon snowshoe tour West Shore Explore the cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and Lake Tahoe with a ranger-led snowshoe tour. Hikes are 90 minutes.

Wear warm clothing. Meet at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. $25 adults, $10 children, includes parking, snowshoes and tour. | sierrastateparks.com

JAN. 23 | SATURDAY Winemaker Night Tahoe City Uncorked in Tahoe City features a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Talisman in Sonoma. | teloswine.com

JAN. 24 | SUNDAY Winter Festival Truckee Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts the first Winter Festival. Enjoy $10 trail passes and $15 equipment rentals, free lessons, tours and demos followed by live music and a barbecue. | tahoedonner.com Paint and sip Homewood The Painted Vine hosts an art class at the West Shore cafe from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Paint a lakefront landscape. $75 includes admission, entrée and drink. | RSVP painted-vine.com Celebrate words Truckee Word Jam is offered every second and fourth Sunday at Dark Horse Coffee from 7 to 8 p.m.

Participants can read a 5-minute excerpt from an original written piece. For all ages. Free. | (530) 386-3901

JAN. 27 | WEDNESDAY Just your basics Truckee Membership 101 hosted by Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is from 8 to 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the California Welcome Center. | (530) 587-8808 Avalanche education Truckee Tahoe Mountain Sports hosts a free avalanche education series beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Learn the physics behind avalanche airbag packs and understand the differences between passive and active back-country safety gear. Representatives from airbag companies debate on who makes superior airbag systems. TMS will offer free exchanges of all air or gas cylinders this night only in an effort to practice and test system. A raffle supporting Sierra Avalanche Center will follow. Grand prize: Mammut airbag pack. | tahoemountainsports.com Essential oils talk Incline Village April Murrell will explain the healing properties and benefits of therapeutic holistic aromatherapy at Incline Village Library at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to incorporate essential oils and holistic aromatherapy into daily life. | (775) 832-4031

JAN. 28 | THURSDAY Meet at the mixer Truckee Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce mixer is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Marg’s Taco Bistro & Pho. | truckeechamber.com Explore Mars talk Incline Village While Curiosity rover is on Mars, Dawn Sumner will describe the evidence for ancient lakes and flowing water on Mars, as well as what it is like to work this type of mission. At 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science at Sierra Nevada College. | terc.ucdavis.edu Winemaker dinner Olympic Valley PlumpJack Café hosts a series of winemaker dinners. Tonight features Truchard Vineyards.

A four-course chef ’s tasting menu is offered. $75. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com Alpenglow Winter Film Series Olympic Valley Alpenglow hosts a series of adventure films featuring local athletes at 7 p.m. at the Squaw Valley Conference Center. Tonight’s film features the opportunity to meet Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington. Free. | squawalpine.com

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The ins and outs of social media Knowledge Bites workshop on Jan. 19 is designed to help business owners and managers keep business humming in peak and shoulder seasons by using social media.

Areas to be covered include: social review sites, such as Yelp and TripAdvisor, and how to use them; how to improve ratings with Trip Advisor’s Review Express; how Facebook can facilitate business goals and build brand awareness; how Instagram can gain new followers; and how to generate content e-mail marketing platforms. The workshop is from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Truckee Airport. Space is limited. | (530) 587-8808

For just you two

Celebrate winter at Ullr Fest The 7th annual Ullr Fest to raise funds for the Diamond Peak Ski Team will be held Jan. 21 to 24. The action-packed weekend kicks off Friday with a Torchlight Parade, bonfire and live music, and continues through Sunday with races, competitions, food, entertainment and more. Come dressed in the best Ullr attire as the event is named for the Scandinavian god of winter and snow, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of skiers, and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

A fundraiser dinner will be held on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at The Chateau for $85 per person or $150 for two with dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions.

The Diamond Peak Ski Education Foudnation is a nonprofit organization that is designed to help children develop alpine racing skills. | dpsef.org.

JAN. 21 Poker Tournament | Alibi Ale Works JAN. 22 4 p.m. | Live music | Diamond Peak Loft Bar 4:10 p.m. | Opening Ceremony 5 p.m. | Ullr BBQ 5:30 p.m. | Torchlight Parade & Bonfire 6 p.m. | Ullr Pub Party | Diamond Peak Loft Bar JAN. 23 All day | Ullr Games 6-10 p.m. | Auction, Dinner & Dancing | The Chateau at Incline Village JAN. 24 All day | Ullr Games

“Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Couples,” led by Jackie Griffin, is a six-week workshop on Wednesdays from Jan. 20 to March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This includes a retreat on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will emphasize better communication practices and improving relationships. The cost is $350 per couple, plus a $25 per individual materials fee. | goodnesssake.org

Volunteer for the animals A volunteer orientation for Pet Network will be on Jan. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the facility in Incline Village. Tour of the facility and an outline of procedures for new volunteers will be covered. Participants must fill out a volunteer application online before attending. | petnetwork.org

Communication workshop for parents For Goodness Sake offers “Parenting With Nonviolent Communication Workshop” on Jan. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Aya Capsi will teach the parenting skills needed to strengthen family connections.

Participants will move beyond behavior management to create a home environment grounded in emotional safety and trust.

The cost is $50 for single participants or $80 for a couple. Scholarships are available. | goodnesssake.org

Your health is in the stars Truckee named Best Ski Town Truckee was honored with the Best Ski Town accolade by voters on CurbedSki. Truckee beat out 16 other ski communities throughout North America. In the finals, Truckee won over Sun Valley by more than 350 votes.

“We were impressed by the outpouring of support on social media, from locals to visitors, who were clearly so passionate about Truckee,” said Colleen Dalton, marketing and communications director for the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. “While we have won dozens of accolades over the years from major publications, this is our first social mediadriven win by vote.” | truckee.com

Salute to the troops Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is offering a season pass to active duty military in exchange for a $25 donation to the Military to the Mountains program, a partnership between Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, High Fives Foundation, Achieve Tahoe and Adaptive Training Foundation that will host and train 10 injured veterans 18

of the United States Armed Forces on the slopes this spring. The program has raised $50,000 already.

The resort now provides a Silver Tahoe Super Pass to military personnel, along with a note of appreciation and a challenge coin for a donation of $25, of which all proceeds support 22Kill and Military to the Mountains. Those interested in purchasing this pass must present a U.S. Active Duty Military ID at the Guest Services and Sales Center at Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows. | squawalpine.com

Earning your keep League to Save Lake Tahoe will be hosting a workshop to train Pipe Keepers on Jan. 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the office on 2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Pipe Keepers is a citizen science program to address the threat of storm-water pollution entering Lake Tahoe. Learn to survey local neighborhoods and collect storm-water samples during rain and snowmelt events. | keeptahoeblue.org

Astrologer and teacher Michele Hagan offers a free educational workshop: “Introduction to Astrology & Your Health.” Participants will learn how to use astrological principles and the moon’s phases to enhance everyday health. No astrology knowledge or experience is necessary to attend. On Jan. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the workshop will be at Reno’s North West Library and from 3 to 4 p.m. at Incline Village Library. | healthastrologer.com

Recycle Christmas trees Following the holiday season, Preston Field will be set up with a drop-off area for Christmas tree recycling in Incline Village until Jan. 29. Trees are chipped by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District for local erosion-control projects.

Ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails and tree stands must be removed before drop off. | (775) 832-1203

Unpublished work sought Writers may enter original, unpublished work starting on Feb. 1 to the annual Turner Literary Arts Prize. The prize was established by Brian Turner, program

director of the MFA in Creative Writing at Sierra Nevada College. The prize will be awarded to new writers that “tell stories built of wonder and surprise, and bring the essential oxygen of our lives.” On June 1, winning entries will be announced in each of four genres: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and spoken word. Winners will receive a $500 cash prize along with publication and other promotional benefits. Visit the Turner Literary Arts Prize homepage for more information. | sierranevada.edu

Volunteers needed for relay Relay for Life of Truckee Tahoe needs volunteers to help with the planning of the 10th annual Relay slated for July 23 at Riverside Sports Park. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Community Room.

Next meeting is Feb. 10. | relayforlife.org/ truckeetahoeca

Ski to support local children Vail Resorts has donated a limited number of all-day lift tickets to Tahoe SAFE Alliance through an EpicPromise grant. Money raised will support the nonprofit’s Children’s’ Program and provide counseling for young survivors of abuse. Lift tickets for Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood may be purchased through Tahoe SAFE Alliance for $106. These tickets can be used any day of the week, holidays included; there are no blackout days. | tahoesafealliance.org

Ski museum funds sought The Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation is moving forward to raise the funds necessary to build and open the museum in 2020. Gary Davis Group and others are donating time and expertise to help with the application process with Placer County. The Auburn Ski Club has offered to match up to $10,000 for funds donated by Feb. 15. Tax-deductible donations may be made by check to Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 2697, Olympic Valley, CA 96146.

That’s a name-changer Disabled Sports USA Far West, a nonprofit organization providing specialized sports instruction for people with physical, sensory and intellectual challenges, has changed its name to Achieve Tahoe.

Achieve Tahoe teaches specialized ski and snowboard lessons for the season with instruction daily at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. It will accommodate students upon request at Northstar, as well. The group will also continue to offer summer sports programs at various locations throughout the North Lake Tahoe including waterskiing, four-wheel drive adventures, kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking. | achievetahoe.org

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Snow Trails

B A D W E AT H E R B Y WA R R E N M I L L E R

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n 1947, I made the decision to spend my winters anywhere where there was enough snow to turn those weird things attached to my two feet. During that time, I have seen all kinds of unusual weather conditions. I had watched 4 feet of snowfall on Big Sky, Mont., during the last week of June.

“I have seen all kinds of unusual weather conditions.

I had watched 4 feet of snowfall on Big Sky, Mont., during the last week of June.”

I almost got caught in a blizzard that dumped 24 feet of snow in 24 hours only 47 miles from the Los Angeles City Hall.

It happened on Mount Waterman in 1943 and fortunately I had five other skiers to help me push the car out of half a dozen snow banks before we got low enough on the mountain where the snow turned to rain. Then, I had to dodge the big rain soaked clumps of mud that were rolling down onto the highway.

Mammoth Mountain in 1953 had so much snow in one storm that they lost a big tour bus for three days. The snow fell in such great depths that the bulldozers were driving around in the deep snow on the roof of the bus until one of them discovered it.

When I was teaching at Squaw Valley in 1949-50, we had a colossal dump of snow that amounted to 7 or 8 feet overnight.

When they tried to start up the chairlift, the engine ran but the cable would not move. Six of us put sealskins on and climbed the lift line to discover that a massive slide on the Headwall had wiped out one of the towers. Fortunately, it was a hold down tower and, with a lot of hard

work, most of it dangerous, or I would call stupid today, we managed to get the cable free from the destroyed tower and run the lift again.

One of my cameramen, Don Brolin, sat in rain storm for a week in the Sierra and, when he started filming, the snow was a mass of corduroy snow ridges about 2 feet high made from the rivulets of run-off. The pictures of the weird snow were great, but the skiing was awful.

My first experience with weird snow might have been a game changer for me.

Two inches of it fell on the beach at Topanga Canyon when I lived there in 1929. When I saw it for the first time, my mother explained to me what it was.

I just knew it was cold on my bare feet, so I walked to the ocean wading in the creek.

One of the things that I learned early in my ski life was that it certainly did no good to complain about the weather or the snow conditions. On Dec. 29, 1948, it dropped almost an inch of warm tropical rain on the roof of our trailer in the Sun Valley parking lot. Once the rain stopped, it never got above zero for the next month.

Baldy was so icy that we all rode down on the Canyon and River Run lift every day.

Offset edges had not been invented yet.

It was just what it was. n Warren Miller is history’s most prolific and enduring ski filmmaker. Visit warrenmiller.net or his Facebook page at facebook.com/warrenmiller. Read more of Warren’s stories at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

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TAHOE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

LEVEL: Easy to moderate A marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road. This is a nice area for downhill practice while cross-country skiing. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. From Interstate 80, take Highway 89 south 3 miles, then turn right on Cabin Creek Road. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed. There is moderate snowmobile use in the area.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892

The park is mostly flat and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fields, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAK LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous

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 one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM LEVEL: 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. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

SAGEHEN SUMMIT

LEVEL: Easy to moderate An unmarked route follows the road up 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.

North Shore BROCKWAY SUMMIT LEVEL: Easy to strenuous

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski. Between Northstar and Kings Beach, there are turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads.

PAGE MEADOWS

LEVEL: Easy to moderate

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. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, so try skiing during the week.

West Shore BLACKWOOD CANYON

LEVEL: Moderate to strenuous 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 in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

MEEKS MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy

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

LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 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. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic crosscountry trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

South Lake Tahoe TAYLOR CREEK

LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600 Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly flat and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on 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 the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. SnoPark Permit required.*

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.

All activities are weather dependent. *Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.

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Mark Nadell | Tahoe Cross Country

difficult conditions, including warm temperatures, and strong winds and rain, for most of the races. I’m so pleased he’s been named to this team and now, for the first time, has the opportunity to race in Europe at the highest level of youth biathlon competition,” said Jobe.

The ASC Training Center has the only Olympic distance year-round biathlon range in the western United States. In addition to Carroll, ASC Senior Biathlete and former Far West Elite team skier Patrick Johnson and Senior Biathlete Joanne Reid, a former Far West junior skier and new addition to the ASC Biathlon program, were both named to the USBA IBU Cup Team that will be competing in Europe in January and February. | auburnskiclub.com

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Biathlon for all ages

The 9th annual Tahoe Rim Tour & Race on Jan. 24 is a 26km race from Tahoe Cross Country to Northstar. This is a fundraiser for Far West Nordic Ski Education Association’s Junior Ski Programs. There will be ongoing festivities at Northstar as racers come in, with an end-of-race lunch and awards ceremony.

The Classic Wave will start at 9 a.m.; the Skate Wave will begin at 9:30 a.m. Registration is available online until Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. Volunteers are needed for the race. | farwestnordic.org

Ed Z’berg-Sugar Pine Point State Park offers Citizens Against the Clock, a family friendly, cross-country biathlon on Jan. 16.

Participants will ski a trail similar to the cross-country biathlon of the 1960 Winter Olympics, take a break and then shoot at a target with a safe laser rifle for accuracy.

The program lasts about 90 minutes.

Participants must bring their skis and poles. Registration is at 10 a.m. near the entrance station at the west entrance off Highway 89. The event starts at 10:30 a.m.

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Carroll named to world biathlon team The United States Biathlon Association International Competition Committee has

named ASC Training Center biathlete and Sugar Bowl Academy skier Peter Carroll of Truckee to the Youth/Junior World Championship Biathlon Team. Carroll will be a member of the four-person youth (under 19) team competing in Cheile Gradiste, Romania, in the Youth World Championships from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2.

Carroll qualified for the team with second-, fourth- and eighth-place finishes in the youth/junior trials held at the Anchorage biathlon venue in Alaska recently. Carroll has been training yearround at the ASC Training Center on Donner Summit with coach and Olympic Biathlete Glenn Jobe for the past three years in preparation for this level of competition.

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The 10th Mountain Biathlon is on Jan. 17 at Auburn Ski Club Training Center at 10 a.m. The distances are as follows: 12.5km for pro/elite, 4.5km for novice/ junior (younger than age 18) and stadium loops for youth, ages 12 and younger.

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Sugar Bowl is offering the FIS Giant Slalom Race on Jan. 14 to 15 and the FIS Slalom Race on Jan. 16 to 17. The Grand Fondo Hut-Hut tour is at Royal Gorge. For more information, contact Nick Lewis at nlewis@sugarbowl.com. | farwestnordic.org

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area has announced its racing series and events starting in January. Tahoe Donner Race Series offers public race events on five Saturdays: Jan. 23; Feb. 6 and 27; and March 6. The races are formatted so that anyone who can ski or ride down a blue slope can participate. Prizes are awarded at each race. Whoever has the best three results in the series will have his or her name posted on the plaque in the ski lodge.

Winter Superstars Week is Feb. 13 to 20. Events will be offered for all ages in ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini-terrain park event. Participates can sign up on the day of the event. The schedule of events will be posted online.

I-Did-A-Run is on March 13. Entrants will pull a weighted sled, in four weight divisions, down a snow-covered chute against the clock. Awards will be given to the fastest in each division with a trophy for the overall winner. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Tahoe Donner Family Challenge is on March 20, a matched time competition raced by family teams. It is a Giant Slalom race, but the time that counts is the difference between first and second runs.

The team component is a combined best difference from a child in a family with the best difference from an adult in the family. The winning team gets its name engraved on the trophy in the ski lodge.

Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam is on April 10. This annual end-of-season bash includes food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the Boxing Match Rail Jam and the traditional Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build dummies to send sliding down the

hill and off a jump. This year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates. | tahoedonner.com

XC races, tours offered Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is offering race and tour opportunities for the winter season. Sierra Skogsloppet is a race at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 organized by local school, cross-country ski teams as a fundraiser. Participants can choose between 15km, 10km, 5km or 2km races. All races are for all ages and abilities. Participants will receive lunch and be entered in a raffle drawing for prizes donated by friends of the school teams.

Tahoe Donner Challenge is on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski. Participants can choose the 40km course or 20km course, making it a race or a tour.

Included with entry are lunch and a raffle prize drawing. Everyone is welcome and all participants are entered into the drawing.

Tour D’Euer on March 21 celebrates spring in this 25-year-old, cross-country tradition. Participants will tour the Euer Valley between 8 and 10 a.m. Later, at 11 a.m., there will be food and live music at the Cookhouse Hut at the new crosscountry facility. | tahoedonner.com

Become aware of avalanches Affordable avalanche awareness education is offered on Sierra College campus from Jan. 26 to May 17. There is room for 16 students. The AIARE-certified course includes weekly classroom lectures from 6:15 to 9:25 p.m. on Tuesdays, and six days in the back country on Feb. 5, 6, 19, 20 and March 4 and 5. Students should have intermediate skiing and riding skills; back-country skis, splitboard, snowboard or snowshoes; transceiver; collapsible probe and shovel. The cost is $184 plus materials. | sierracollege.edu

Get ready for one spectacular night The Nachtspektakel on Jan. 30 from 2 to 9 p.m. is a guided skin up the mountain at Diamond Peak, followed by a three-course dinner and drinks at Snowflake Lodge and ending with a private nighttime ski down.

Participants should bring a headlamp, dress warmly and pack comfortable shoes for the dinner. Free back-country rentals may be reserved through Tahoe Mountain Sports.

Tickets are $45 and include back-country rentals, two hours of lift-served skiing, and meal and drinks. Free back-country rentals must be reserved ahead of time and picked up by Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. | diamondpeak.com

Wilderness First Aid The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS offer a two-day Wilderness First Aid course on Jan. 30 to 31. The skills needed to respond to a back-country emergency when help is delayed is offered for guides, back-country workers or outdoor enthusiasts. The cost is $245 for nonmembers and $220 for members.

Participants must register before Jan. 28. | tahoerimtrail.org

Cross-country freestyle race The Alpenglow Freestyle is on Jan. 31 at Tahoe Cross Country at 10 a.m. There will be wave starts for 20km, 10km and 5km races. Participants should preregister at Alpenglow Sports by 2 p.m. on Jan. 30. | (530) 583-5475 or tahoexc.org

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Can a medium-sized, independently owned ski resort survive in the corporate ski world?

- Rob Kautz

REFLECTING ON THE

CHANGING SKI INDUSTRY S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R · P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y S U G A R B O W L

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the 2015-16 winter issue of Tahoe Powder magazine. Read more at TahoePowder.ski.

Rob Kautz was at Sugar Bowl for nearly 40 years, with 27 years as its CEO, before retiring recently.

TOP: Sugar Bowl is one of the region’s iconic ski resorts, opening in 1939.

Pictured here is the resort’s first chairlift, Disney, so named for Walt Disney, one of the resort’s original investors.

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R Sugar Bowl, with the last 27 years as

ob Kautz has spent nearly 40 years at

its CEO. Following his recent retirement, Kautz sat down with Tahoe Powder to discuss the future of skiing in Tahoe and particularly at Sugar Bowl, one of the region’s iconic ski areas that opened in 1939.

Kautz says that in his decades of experience he has seen the ski industry change from what California’s early ski pioneers first envisioned, evolving into the modern ski resort.

“As the Tahoe ski areas have become more corporate, consolidation and economies of scale have become more important,” he said.

Kautz has posed the question over and over again, “Can a medium-sized, independently owned ski resort survive in the corporate ski world?” He says, “Yes.” “Sugar Bowl owners are all about skiing; they are passionate and looking for a ski experience. They are still looking to make money and that’s about being a very good business operation,” said Kautz.

“In order to compete in the industry we need to forge strategic alliances. It is the key to success,” Kautz explained. Sugar Bowl has not only partnered with Squaw Valley to offer value-added benefits to passholders, but has also joined with Sun Valley and Grand Targhee and plans to continue those partnerships.

“We are in a new world in the industry,” Kautz offered.

“There is a sea change in the ski business. Fixed grip lifts to high capacity lifts, which are three times faster then conventional chairs, increased and better snow surface has changed dramatically with old rollers to tillers, to sophisticated grooming machines that can groom steeper terrain, and the changes in technology with improved ski equipment.

“People are skiing well into their 70s and 80s these days. Skiing off-piste used to be impossible and now with camber skis it’s possible for intermediate skiers to get off-piste.”

Kautz attributes much of Sugar Bowl’s success and future to broader appeal and longevity of skiers and boarders. He reminds us that 40 years ago the term corduroy didn’t exist.

The philosophy at Sugar Bowl on snow days when most people are looking for powder is that they don’t groom all of their runs on storm days.

“We provide groomed runs for everyone, but on storm days we make more runs available for powder days,” he says.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE

When Sugar Bowl opened the Judah Lodge in 1994 and expanded its services to day skiers, this offered more intermediate terrain and opened the mountain to all levels of skiers.

The big investments have paid off. Since 1998, Sugar Bowl has invested more than $60 million in upgrades and amenities.

The resort currently spins seven chairlifts and opened Crow’s Peak in 2014, adding an additional 1,000 feet of top-to-bottom skiing giving access to more back country that the resort is renowned for.

“It’s all about state-of-the-art awesome skiing,” Kautz says. “We’re the closets major resort coming from the West.

Eighty-five percent of Sugar Bowl skiers are from the Sacramento and Bay Area.”

Needless to say, the recent drought has impacted and stressed many Tahoe resorts.

But Kautz believes it will change. He studied the records kept by the Central Pacific railroad since 1870 and says that over 140 years there have been other periods of drought. He thinks of himself as a glass-half-full kind of guy. The weather in Tahoe is cyclical.

“There have been numerous periods where droughts lasted four to six years and that is not uncommon to California.

We’ve been fortunate in the last 40 years not to have had more droughts,” said Kautz.

BACK-COUNTRY SKIERS GROWING MARKET

Sugar Bowl is one of the only ski resorts in the Tahoe area with an open boundary policy offering some of the best backcountry access. (See feature on page 10.)

“Alpine Skills International is an incredible partner and offers a phenomenal back-country ski experience. We are all about skiing and boarding,” Kautz says.

ASI offers back-country training, clinics and guided tours out of the ski resort.

One of the key elements to the future of skiing is back-country skiing, says John Monson, director of marketing at Sugar Bowl. The sales of back-country ski equipment has increased over the last few years, with Snowsports Industries America reporting a 12 percent growth in the sales of back-country skiing accessories in the last year alone. SIA reports that sales of back-country gear have been steadily increasing over the past five years. Recognizing the growing user segment, Sugar Bowl offers educational programs to help facilitate the backcountry ski experience.

“Back-country gear represents the No. 1 growth category in retail sales, and Sugar Bowl provides the ideal resort to try it all out. We have fantastic inbounds skiing and riding coupled with an open boundary policy for unrivaled back-country access, Tahoe’s only inbounds uphill skinning program, and a dedicated Backcountry Adventure Center focused on education and survival skills,” Monson says.

For Sugar Bowl, Kautz says that the future of skiing lies in its continued focus on the alpine experience.

“We focus on skiing, education, crosscountry skiing and back-country skiing.

If you are a serious outdoor enthusiast, we have what you are looking for. We are not about shopping. We have a idyllic mountain village and look to enhance that experience,” Kautz said. 

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There are several marked routes with about 110 miles of groomed trails. Marked snowmobile 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. Most trails are groomed. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, about 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89.

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TAHOE MEADOWS

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Little Truckee Summit. Groomed roads lead to hundreds of miles

On Mount Rose above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where snowmobilers can enjoy the back country. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends, so visit during the week.

Snowmobiling is allowed on the north side of Highway 431 only from the staging area to service road 051. Follow this road northwest to the 1,000-acre riding area.

of back country. Access to Basset’s Station on Highway 49 for lunch and gas (30 miles), Mount Lola at 10,300 ft., Webber Lake trail system, ridges at Independence Lake and more. From Prosser, go east or west of Highway 89 to open areas. Sno-Park permit required.*

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Intermediate 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. Snowmobilers 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, some steep bowls and many roads.

CABIN CREEK TRAIL

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. Sno-Park permit required.*

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Easy to advanced

The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. Snowmobilers can head north on the trail 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. Sno-Park permit required.*

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SIERRA STORIES

BY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Ra inmaker cures San Diego drought when he delivered a 4.5-inch deluge.

Part of Hatfield’s successful reputation was based on fortuitous rains that seemed to follow his treatments, as well as his simple, down-to-earth approach. Many would-be rainmakers were conmen trying to separate desperate farmers from their hard-earned cash. Hatfield, however, had a marketing advantage over most of them.

He came across as honest and a straightshooter. Unlike other flamboyant shysters who relied on flashy pyrotechnics and other outlandish methods meant to dazzle their clients, Hatfield was modest. He said, “I do not make rain. That would be an absurd claim. I simply attract clouds and they do the rest.”

“Rising waters throughout the region began washing away bridges, marooning passenger trains and flooding homes.”

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t’s been 100 years since Charles Hatfield was hired by San Diego’s city council to end a crushing four-year drought that was bringing the region to its knees. Hatfield was famous for producing moisture during severe western droughts. In Dec. 1915, San Diego’s leaders promised to pay Hatfield $10,000 if he could generate enough precipitation to break a four-year dry spell that had dried up local reservoirs.

In his contract Hatfield stated: “I will produce enough rain to fill the Morena Reservoir to overflowing, between now and next December [1916], for the sum of $10,000. I will deliver the first 30 inches of rainfall at no charge (San Diego averages about 10 inches of rain per year). But you will pay me $500 per inch, for the next 20 inches. Should I fail to deliver as promised, I ask for no compensation whatever.” It was a bold, brash statement but Hatfield would be good to his word, and then some.

Hatfield was a pluviculturist, a term coined by a Stanford University professor to describe the type of pseudo-scientific quackery regarding weather modification that was popular in the decades around the turn of the 20th Century. These weather wizards traveled the country, boasting about the efficacy of their proprietary brews, strange machinery and artillery firepower used to bring rain. Each flimflam artist took a different approach; whether unleashing fusillades of cannon fire into the atmosphere, stirring up chemical concoctions that wafted into the air, or cranking dynamos to send electric charges up long, metal wires suspended by balloons.

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formal education beyond ninth grade, but by 1902 Hatfield was studying weather records and finding work as a respected rain engineer in Southern California.

During a dry spell in 1904, he approached some Los Angeles businessmen with a proposal to guarantee 18 inches of rain

by April 1905 in exchange for $1,000.

Hatfield seemed to take a big risk betting his reputation on this contract, but when 18 inches had fallen by the deadline and the money paid, the public and press began to take him much more seriously. The following year, he earned $250 from Grass Valley-based South Yuba Water Company

It seemed that Hatfield believed that his approach worked. In reality, as someone knowledgeable about weather and climate, he calculated that it would probably rain anyway within the time parameters of the contracts he offered.

Hatfield erected tall towers topped by large, wooden containers filled with a noxious, gas-producing concoction. He claimed that certain chemicals, when stimulated by electricity and released into the atmosphere, could increase rainfall, similar to how fertilizer applied to crops boosted production. Although Hatfield said that the odor was mild, one farmer observed, “These gases smell so bad that it rains in self-defense.” Hatfield told reporters, “I have nothing to do with bombs, dynamite or explosives of any kind whatever.”

His low-key approach stood out in stark contrast against his competition.

By the time Hatfield cut the deal with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce just before New Year’s 1916, he had been disparaged as a fraud by the U.S. Weather Bureau. After negotiations with civic leaders, Hatfield withdrew his commitment to produce 30 inches of rain, but promised to fill the city’s depleted reservoir system for $10,000. Although a formal agreement

TA H O E

was never drawn up or signed by the town council, in January 1916 Hatfield built a tower near the Morena Reservoir and soon his brew was wafting into the sky. The first heavy rain storm hit on Jan. 10, followed by days of persistent showers that led to even more intense downpours that lasted much of the month. No one had ever seen such rain, but Hatfield continued to work his magic in the mountains 60 miles east of San Diego. Near Hatfield’s tower, nearly 13 inches of precipitation fell in just four days.

The unusual tempest temporarily halted a Panama-California Exposition being held in Balboa Park. The weather also forced officials to cancel opening day races at the new Agua Caliente Race Track in Tijuana. Rising waters throughout the region began washing away bridges, marooning passenger trains and flooding homes. Despite the deluge, Hatfield placed a telephone call to City Hall from his remote location at Morena: “I just wanted to tell you that it is only sprinkling now.

Within the next few days I expect to make it rain right…just hold your horses until I show you a real rain.”

Meanwhile, San Diego water engineers watched nervously as torrents of water poured into regional reservoirs at Morena, Chollas, and Upper and Lower Otay lakes.

Operators warned that despite huge releases through relief gates, several dams were at risk for failure due to the unprecedented inflow.

Their worst fears were realized when the Lower Otay Dam collapsed and water surged out of the mountains toward the ocean, sweeping away everything in its path. San Diego was isolated except for U.S. naval ships that ferried people and emergency supplies.

Fortunately, due to the sparsely populated countryside, less than 20 people died.

San Diego picked up 300 percent of normal rainfall in January 1916, but refused to pay Hatfield his $10,000 until he ponied up for the nearly $4 million in damages he caused. A lesson was learned, however.

When San Diego hired a cloud seeder in 1948, the city took out damage insurance.

As a wise man once said, “Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.”  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@ thestormking.com. Check out his blog at tahoenuggets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Nostalgia

SIERRA LONGBOARD RACERS RELIED ON DOPE During the longboard-racing era in the late 19th Century, victory often relied on the dope (wax) that skiers applied to the bottom of their boards to improve glide. Dope consisted of ingredients such as whale spermaceti, pine pitch, as well as rosin and balsam from Sierra evergreens.

The secret mixtures were cooked and then hand rubbed into the base of the skis. Note the dope maker and his wax box behind these 1880s La Porte racers. Winners shared earnings 50-50 with their wax man.

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “Skiing at Lake Tahoe” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

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FEATURE

It’s our first book!

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‘Wineries of the Sierra Foothills’ labor of love

ong-time Tahoe Weekly contributor and wine writer Barbara Keck has released her first book, “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills: Risk-Takers & Rules-Breakers,” available locally at Tahoe House or by order online at WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills.com. “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” is also the first book produced by Range of Light Media Group, the parent company for Tahoe Weekly and Tahoe Powder magazines.

This stunning, full color, guidebook features 21 wineries along with signature recipes from each winery and a directory of 280 California Sierra Foothills wineries, accompanied by the photography for Johan Martin. Range of Light Media produced the book for Keck as part of the new custom publishing division. We hope you enjoy this guidebook and use it to explore the Sierra Foothills wineries.

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other what must be one of the most Leon and Shirley Sobon gave each winery, gifts ever – a second winery. This unusual 30th wedding anniversary gs in the Shenandoah Valley holdin their joined , Estate Sobon now known as for furonly vineyards and vineyard land of Amador County and added not d Sobon lots of history to the family-owne added also but ng, growi grape ther wines enterprise. s historic D’Agostini Winery, the Sobon In 1989 when they purchased the y, foundthe state of California. The winer knew it was one of the oldest in The rnia State Historic Landmark #762. ed in 1856, is designated as Califo the del and a lot of potential. This was vineyards contained old-vine Zinfan featuring the best wines label, Estate Sobon the hed launc acquisition that and als, vineyard-designated Zinfandels from its own grapes: Rhone variet ased in the tasting room. purch be only can that wines t desser where miles from Shenandoah Vineyards Sobon Estate is located a mere 3 aking business in 1977. Shenandoah Leon and Shirley got into the winem wellies established in what is now the Vineyards was one of the first winer Costhat lies between the forks of the known Amador County appellation , the Shenandoah Valley AVA. umnes River and Big Indian Creek

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Nevada County and the old Gold Rush towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City feature a flourishing winery scene. You’ll want to venture outside these cities into the lush pine, cedar, oak and fir forests that shelter small family vineyards and wineries along winding roads. Wherever you go, you’ll enjoy Nevada County’s four distinct seasons and a delightful mixture of landscap es.

It’s a fertile home for more than 50 varieties of wine grapes, and now more than 20 friendly wineries.

Always call ahead for winery and tasting room hours and directions, and pet, limo and large-group policies.

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Researching the book “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” took me more than 8 years. It was a hard job to hone in on the 21 special wineries that are featured in the book. They were chosen due to the risktaking and rule-breaking attributes of these wineries and winemakers.

There is a lot of terrain to cover, and 10 counties qualify for the moniker Sierra Foothills wineries, based on their terroir (decomposed granitic soils) and elevations for growing certain kinds of grapes (800 feet).

Those counties are: Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Madera, Nevada, Placer, Tuolumne, and last but not least, Yuba. There are 280 wineries in the book’s directory, organized by county.

If you have never considered wine tasting in Yuba, do think again. The county has a long history of wine grape growing, and there are fine producers there. I’m fond of Clos Saron, in Oregon House. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find in the new guidebook: Yuba County, on the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada, has a small number of wineries. Historical accounts note that in 1824 General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo sent an expedition to study a river, which had wild grapes growing along its banks (uvas silvestres in Spanish) and thus the name “Uba” was given to the river. Winemaking started with the Gold Rush but died out during Prohibition.

In the 1970s, it was revived near Oregon House. The relative isolation of this part of the Sierra Foothills has led many truthseekers and rugged individualists to farm in this region, and those who entered the vineyard and winery business certainly fit into that category.

Clos Saron and its iconic winemaker, Gideon Bienstock, should be a must-visit

on your wine tourism list. You’ll need to plan your visit to Clos Saron in advance because it is by appointment only.

Clos Saron is Gideon’s own family run vineyard and winery. He jokes that it is a Ma-and-Pa operation because since it was started in 1998, all family members help in some way. His teenage sons and his younger daughter, as well as their mother Saron are all involved. The approach to their vineyard is organic, with natural soil augmentations from the chickens, rabbits, ducks, geese and sheep they raise on site.

Vines are own-rooted and densely planted, kept free of all chemicals.

Small means big when it comes to the quality of his wines. Gideon studied winemaking in the Burgundy and Rhone regions of France. His winemaking style has evolved to be on the extreme side of natural. “The most fascinating aspect of a wine is its potential evolution,” he says.

Many of Clos Saron’s wines have what Gideon refers to as a life span of 20 years after bottling. His Home Vineyard Pinot Noir is so sought after that customers will fly planes in from places as remote as Texas to stock up before the 50 to 150 cases produced annually are gone. This, and the Texas Hill Road Pinot Noir are terroir-driven, spicy, minerally and with concentrated flavors. All of Clos Saron’s wines are limited in production – the Pinot Noir, Syrah and some non-traditional red blends. They express all that is wonderful about Clos Saron’s terroir, the family that makes it all happen, and the daily attention to detail.  For more information on “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” or to order a copy online, visit WineriesOfTheSierraFoothills.com. For more information on Range of Light Media Group’s custom publishing division, e-mail publisher@tahoethisweek.com.

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THE ARTS

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First show for Creative Empowerment

“To create one’s own world takes courage,” said Georgia O’Keefe, the 20th Century American painter known for her flower canvases and Southwestern landscapes.

For girls ages 10 to 18, creating one’s own world takes confidence, perseverance, humility and a role model. Kindred Art and Folk Institute’s Creative Empowerment Group, a group of young girls ages 10 to 18, will unleash their world of creativity during the artists’ first professional art reception on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Coffeebar in Truckee.

The event is a fundraiser with proceeds going toward scholarships for at-risk youth and the Creative Empowerment Group’s next project – creating their own music video. The group will produce a song, a music video and learn how to edit video. With community support, these young girls will continue to share their artistic talents with others.

Admission is free. The event includes musical performances by Bennett Mitchell and Aaron Oropeza Artwork; Henna body adornment art by Meghan Ruiz of Henna Love, along with Coffeebar’s Happy Hour pricing.

Art will be sold during the reception and during January. Pieces range from $65 to $550. The featured piece entitled “Creativity Unfolding” was a creative collaborate effort by all the artists.“ These young female artists are very talented, and have progressively gained confidence in all aspects of their lives through the development of art in a non-judgmental environment,” says Nicole Ashton Martin, founder of Kindred Art and Folk Institute. “Each day I feel their gratitude for having offered them this opportunity. Their confidence soars, and they know they can accomplish anything they put their heart and mind into.”

Creativity Unfolding From left, Rowan Bohnet and Jill Booth work on the featured piece, “Creativity Unfolding,” a creative collaborate effort by all the artists. gram helps to boost girls’ confidence and empowers pre-teen and teen girls through creativity, conversations and a combination of staff and student support. Sessions focus on in-depth, multi-week projects as individuals and as a group. Students who complete 12 sessions have priority to become mentors/interns within Kindred programs and community events.

Featured student artists for Friday’s reception include Emily Holbrook, Rowan Bohnet, Jill Booth, Isabella Gallagher, Bryce Manning, Ellery Manning, Hayden McJunkin, Sasha Penwarden, Kiley Rodni, Lucia Sherman and Madison Wedman.

The Kindred Creative Empowerment Group meets each Friday after school. The pro-

Kindred Art and Folk Institute is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support the Truckee Tahoe Community by providing creative, meaningful and sustainable educational opportunities. | facebook.com/ kindredartsandfolkinstitute

Gallery 5830’ showcases local artists

What’s to see at the library

Riverside offers new works

A new gallery opened in November in downtown Truckee. Founded by Troy Corliss, Chris Nelson and Reid Thomas, Gallery 5830’ showcases both aesthetic and functional art from local artists including kiln-fused glassware, furniture, blacksmithing, pottery, sculpture and more.

The owners are each artists themselves.

Nelson and Thomas build custom furniture with Natural Edge Saw Works in Truckee.

Corliss is a sculptor and illustrator who specializes in public art. His works have been commissioned for projects across the country. The gallery hosts a grand opening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday. | facebook.com/gallery5830

Incline Library offers Rebecca Ann Hale’s hand-sewn and embroidered wallets, bags and containers in the display cases through the month of January. The artist featured on exhibit for January is local Jason Forcier. His artwork is the finished product of multiple textured layers of various mediums. There will be an artist presentation for Forcier on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

New works by Max Valentine will be on display for the month of January at Riverside Studios. Newly graduated from Chico State, this local artist’s choice forms of expression are etching, woodcut and pen and ink. Valentine’s style offers a unique peek at his perspective of the world. | riversideartstudios.com

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The art of letting go “Afterburn,” by Summer Orr, showcases the connection between events that are hard to accept emotionally and the very human condition of dwelling in the past. It will be on exhibit at Holland Project Micro Gallery until Jan. 29. | arts4nevada.org

From left, Isabella Gallagher and Sasha Penwarden work on a group painting.

Call for artists The City of Reno is currently accepting proposals from artists and curators interested in exhibiting in its three public galleries, including Gallery East and Gallery West located in the McKinley Arts and Culture Center and the Metro Gallery in the City Hall lobby. All media will be considered for display; however,

the unique aspects of each venue are best suited for two-dimensional work. Threedimensional work may be considered if space allows. A review panel assesses all proposals for appropriateness and quality and provides recommendations to the City’s Public Art Committee and Reno Arts and Culture Commission for final approval. Exhibitions are seven weeks in duration. | renoculture.com

It’s fabulous, it’s funky North Tahoe Arts presents its annual Fab ‘n’ Funky art clearance showing until March 5. Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories, offering a variety of arts and crafts at discounted prices. Works on sale include

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original paintings, pastels, watercolors and photography, framed prints, jewelry, pottery, glassware and more. Participating artists include Sue Gross, Mike Bond, Eva Nichols, Catherine Strand, Jane Lufkin, Janet Martin and Heidi Reeves. | northtahoearts.com

the following locations: Tahoe City Library and Tahoe Administrative Center in Tahoe City; and in Auburn at the Community Development Resource Center, the County Administrative Center and the Larry Oddo Finance Administration Building. | placer.ca.gov

Nevada on the NV150 Sesquicentennial tour sponsored by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. It offers a sacred space for viewers to contemplate the effects of war on humanity. This exhibition is free and open to the public. | arts4nevada.org

Artist featured at restaurant

Multi-stories of art on display

Soule Domain is featuring the artwork of Eva Nichols through February. Danishborn Eva S. Nichols is an award-winning watercolorist and instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College. She is a member of the ARTisan Shop at North Tahoe Arts; several galleries in California and Nevada represent her. | beautyonlocation.com

St. Mary’s Art Center’s Winter Exhibition is on display until Jan. 15.

Karen Kreyeski is the featured artist on the first floor, including the Meinecke, George Post and Van Bokkelen Galleries.

Her paintings are from her “Women’s Project: I & II” that showcase local

A watercolor class for both the beginner and the more advanced student is on Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class with much one-on-one instruction will take place in the Garden Pavilion adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Participants should register before Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. The price is $30. | arts4nevada.org

Watercolor class offered for adults

Winter Exhibition St. Mary’s Art Center | Until Jan. 15 “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” Washoe County Administration | Until Jan. 15 “The Plain Sense of Things” Sierra Nevada College | Until Jan. 29 “Afterburn” Holland Project Micro Gallery | Until Jan. 29 “Click-Off Truckee” Truckee Community Rec Center| Until Jan. 31 “Divergence” Carson City Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 31 Rebecca Ann Hale & Jason Forcier Incline Village Library | Until Jan. 31 Creative Empowerment Coffeebar | Until Jan. 31 Max Valentine Riverside Studios | Until Jan. 31

“Botanical Impressions” Carson City Community Center | Until March 11 Fab ‘n’ Funky Art Sale North Tahoe Arts | Until March 31 “Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

1st & 3rd Wednesday Gathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center

Thursday Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art (except 1st Thursday)

2nd Friday Senior art classes & tours Nevada Museum of Art

Photography winners featured

Placer County employee artistic talents are on display at the Third Annual Employee Art Show. The show, open to the public, showcases 67 pieces created by 27 different artists at five county building locations.

An administrative clerk, custodian, client services counselor and code enforcement officer are just a few of the many employees featured in this year’s art show.

Visitors will experience a different flavor of art with each county building they visit.

Textiles, sculptures, mixed-media, mosaics and even music will be on display for everyone to enjoy.

The Employee Art Show viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed holidays) through Feb. 29, at

Ongoing

Placer County art show | Until Feb. 29

North Tahoe Arts is looking for members, who are passionate about the future of arts in the North TahoeTruckee region, to join to its board of directors. Board members volunteer their time and typically get involved in one or more aspects of the organization. For more information, contact president Pam Sutton at (775) 830-8388 or executive director Kellie Cutler at (530) 581-2787. | northtahoearts.com

Employee Art Show under way

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Eva Nichols Soule Domain | Until Feb. 29

New board members sought

“Click-Off Truckee” is on display at Truckee Community Recreation Center.

The photography that was entered into the First Annual “Click-Off Truckee” 72-hour photography competition will be included in the exhibit. Sponsored by the Truckee Donner Historical Society, the contest gave participants 72 hours to take and submit photos in four categories that captured the local community. The display will run through January. | tdprd.org

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Saturday & Sunday Guided art tours Nevada Museum of Art

2nd Saturday Free admission Nevada Museum of Art Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

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Fused Glass Plates Janet Martin | North Tahoe Arts Center

Acrylic painting Atelier

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women. Linda Gamble’s graphite work is on exhibition in the Nevada Art Gallery.

Becca Jane Rubinfeld, Brinton Jones and Miranda McFarland bring a collaboration of wax and charcoal drawing, audio and video performance art to the thirdfloor Manogue Gallery. “Gloria Beth: A Tribute,” a collection of local natureinspired paintings, is showing in the stairway galleries. | (775) 847-7774

At what cost, war “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” Western Nevada College’s acclaimed arts and humanities exhibition about the costs of war will be on display at the Washoe County Administration Complex until Jan. 15. Now in its sixth year, the exhibition recently completed an 18-month statewide tour of Minnesota. A second version of the exhibition has been traveling across

Makes perfect sense “The Plain Sense Of Things” will be on display at the Garage Door Gallery, Tahoe Gallery and Poetry Center at Sierra Nevada College until Jan. 29. Curated

by Jared Stanley and Sarah Lillegard, the exhibition features work by writers, readers and visual artists, who consider the ways a reading transforms perceptions of space into experiences of place. A curators’ talk is on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m., followed by an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. | (775) 881-7592

Evolving as time marches on Katie Lewis’ exhibition, “Divergence,” presents an installation that revolves around the transformation of common materials over time. It is on display through January at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. | arts4nevada.org

Opening Reception Coffeebar Portrait drawing Atelier

Jan. 18 Life drawing Atelier

Jan. 19 Knitting Group Atelier

Jan. 20 Abstract canvas Atelier

Jan. 21 Spoon carving Atelier

Jan. 25 Watercolor class Atelier Life drawing Atelier

Jan. 26 Watercolor Class for adults Lake Mansion Artist presentation Incline Village Library Intro to Crochet Atelier

Jan. 28 Artists’ reception & talk Sierra Nevada College

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FUN & GAMES

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Puzzles

Trivia test

by Fifi Rodriquez

1. POLITICS: What sitting vice president shot and mortally wounded a political rival in a duel?

2. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin suffix “grade” mean?

3. MOVIES: What was the name of the angel who visited George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?

4. TELEVISION: What was the title of the theme song to the sitcom “Cheers”?

5. U.S. STATES: What state’s motto is “North to the Future”?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal would be described as “lupine”?

7. GAMES: How much money do you get when you pass “Go” in Monopoly?

8. LITERATURE: What are the names of the two feuding families in “Romeo and Juliet”?

9. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries does the Cheviot Hills range divide?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone for April?

Strange but true

by Samantha Weaver

In the 1960s, American spies in the Soviet Union had a novel way to eavesdrop on conversations: They used cats. The CIA agents placed listening devices on the felines in order to hear conversations that might take place on a park bench or near an open window.

Differences: 1. Cloud is smaller, 2. Button strip is missing, 3. Shovel is smaller, 4. Balloon is missing, 5. Scarf is shorter, 6. Hat is smaller.

If you give boneless beef to a hungry horse in Pennsylvania, is that a Philly filly fillet?

1. Aaron Burr, 2. Walking or moving, 3. Clarence, 4. “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”, 5. Alaska, 6. A wolf, 7. $200, 8. Montague and Capulet, 9. England and Scotland, 10. Diamond

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Polar bears and grizzly bears are similar enough genetically to successfully mate. Any offspring produced from such a union is known as a “pizzly.”

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Horoscopes

PUZZLES FOR KIDS

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Michael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

The New Moon in your sign is more than an invitation; it is a pulse surging in your veins. Meanwhile, many thoughts, ideas, visions and plans are swirling in your mind. At issue is the challenge to decipher which involvements and commitments that have been keeping you busy for the past several years anyway no longer serve your greater good.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Some shifts and shaking on relationships fronts are underway. You will be challenged not to pay lip service to people and situations for the sake of keeping the peace if doing so undermines your authenticity. In simple terms, circumstances will push you to get real. It is for you to decide with whom, how and where it really counts.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

The time has come to follow-through on plans that have been brewing in your mind.

Perhaps you have already taken key initiatives; if so, even better. Now it is time to get to work.

Fortunately, you are probably in the mood to do some homework. Associate pleasure to the process and get cozy as your turn your focus to a crunch period when making extra efforts is its own reward.

You have some work to do. The good news is that not having work can be worse. The first step is to get clear. This may involve speaking your mind.

Yet the most important person who will hear your thoughts is you. Already the flow is guiding you to dig deeper. The goal is to get past any denials, deceptions and procrastinations. That is all.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Shaking hands and swinging deals is on your mind at least. Yet this is also a good time to dream and plan for your future. With your public sphere steadily expanding, the time is right to give each front their due. The key word now is discipline. This includes obtaining new tools and skills and sooner than later. Saddle in for a steady ride and you will be in good shape for the big races in late March.

Your creative powers are on the rise on your energy levels are close in tow. Your sights are set on the future and you are in an expansive and risky mood. The time has come to exercise your executive. Get comfortable with making important decisions with long-term implications. The world may not be your oyster yet, but you probably possess a pocket full of pearls.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Some definite and noticeable shifts are occurring in your public and professional life. These are both the source and cause of dreams and visions of possibility. Over the past several years circumstances have ushered in the foundation of significant change in your life. At best this is activating your leadership and your pioneering spirit. Now it is time to execute the next phase of your plan.

Your power mojo has been activated.

Things are finally moving in your world and you are determined to contribute to this dynamic. With your ambitions on a steady rise, you could really advance your position over the coming weeks and months. Yet with Mercury retrograde, take the time to read the fine print and/or measure twice. That said, go for it.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) You are progressively gaining a wider perspective on the world and your place in it. To fully succeed, you have some work to do and this includes some rather large inner changes.

Perhaps it is your beliefs or attitudes or your basic philosophy of life that needs attention. Either way this process is already underway and your main task is to tune-in and cooperate.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Your mind is racing and you may feel challenged to keep up. Fortunately, a bell has just sounded and like a racehorse out of the gates you are off to a gallop. Investment is a key word these days so be willing to play along.

Finances may be a little tight right now and if so devote your time to designing a workable plan. Set your intentions clearly on success, then cruise and trust the pace.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

A whole new sense of drive has kicked in to gear. Circumstances are demanding more traction than you have needed for a while. While you resolve may be high, fun may not be the best word to describe what you feel you must do. Of course, it may be your nature and it remains your choice as well to weave fun into the mix. In the short term, dig deep to access your core strengths.

What do you have to support what you want to achieve? This is a call to do some inventory. Your list could have a few categories and among them will be your talents and skills.

Include a list of what you want and feel you need to succeed. Follow-up by outlining what you do not want and need, including people and attitudes, as required.

Tails in Tahoe Molly

Abu

Bob

I am a big girl with an even bigger heart and that means there is more of me to love. I need a little help with my weight management, but you may be the purrfect person to help me with that.

Abu loves to be brushed (it’s how his handsome fur coat stays looking silky smooth), sit on laps and watch birds on TV (or through the window in real life).

Meet Bob, a charming, mini Australian Shepherd who was adopted from us eight years ago. Sadly, his family abandoned him at a Sacramento shelter a few weeks ago.

Kenai came to the shelter when his family had to move and couldn’t take him. This young feller would love a home where he can get regular exercise, some fun training and lots of cuddles.

Kenai

Pet Network (775) 832-4404 bschilpp@petnetwork.org www.petnetwork.org

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (530) 587-5948 www.hstt.org

WARF (775) 783-8737 karen.joseph@att.net www.tahoewarf.com

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Teaching how to deal with grief D R . K I M B AT E M A N STORY BY TIM HAUSERMAN

bouts with education: “I tried to leave this place a dozen times, but kept coming back to Tahoe,” Bateman said.

When she returned to the mountains to stay, she worked as a therapist helping childhood victims of sexual assault and bereavement through the Tahoe Women’s Services (now Tahoe SAFE Alliance) and with the organization Well Spring.

Then, she discovered teaching. Sierra Nevada College during the day and Sierra College at night. In 2008, she was named as the dean of the new Sierra College campus. The campus now has 750 students, a quarter of which are high school students getting a leg up on college before they graduate.

“The campus is really thriving.” Bateman says. “It is heart wrenchingly good to see these kids. The success rate is so high with our graduates.” At the graduation ceremonies she says, “There is not a dry eye in the group.”

Bateman said for many Tahoe kids starting at Sierra College is a good fit. Its small scale and friendly, she says, while the big California universities can be a shock for local kids.

While running a college campus is a big task, Bateman still remains focused

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im Bateman moved to Tahoe City for her sophomore year at North Tahoe High School. It was quite an adjustment coming from the cultural capital that is New York to a place where the focus was more on recreation then culture. But she loved it, playing three sports, acting in the school plays and making good friends. But in the back of her mind, she said that she always dreamed Tahoe’s friendly people and beautiful natural environment could be combined with a bit more intellectual stimulation. As the Dean of the Sierra College campus in Truckee, Bateman now has the opportunity to help make that dream come true.

After graduating from NTHS in 1982, Bateman headed off to Sierra College, followed by Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Then, when she was just 23 years old, her

“ When things fall apart it is an invitation to a connection with something bigger then our own personal story.”

happen in November of 2016. Like the Burning Man temple, people will be able to write letters, and deliver pictures and memorabilia to the site, then it will be burned, to release the energy and pain of grieving.

Bateman has also helped members of the community deal with the pain of loss through a series of grief workshops.

When we lost our friend, Kevin Murnane, last winter, it was a tough loss for many members of the community, but Kim’s ability to let those in the audience understand why they were grieving was extremely helpful to all of his friends, including me. The next grieving workshop is scheduled for April 2 at Sierra College.

In March, Bateman’s book “Crossing the Owl’s Bridge: A guide for grieving people who still love,” will be published.

“It uses the wisdom of worldwide folk tales to demonstrate how to share, ritualize and transform grief,” said Bateman.

“When my brother died, I was very aware of how psychologically he was still present. We piece them together through memories. The book talks about how to create symbols to be able to pay homage to the deceased. We have a really hard time with relationships that have passed. We need a place for the grief,” said Bateman.

Bateman has dealt with her grief by reaching out to help others with theirs.

“When things fall apart it is an invitation to a connection with something bigger then our own personal story.”  For more information on Sierra College, visit sierracollege.edu.

21-year-old brother, Chad Bateman, died in an avalanche on Munchkins Chute near Alpine Meadows.

“It really turned my whole family upside down. My parents had trouble dealing with it, and my Mom is still crying about it,” Bateman said. “It really inspired me to go into psychology as a career.”

She went on to get a masters in psychology from Humboldt State, and then a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. In between her

as she has for decades on helping people through the grieving process. She did a Ted X talk, “Singing Over Bones” and wrote a paper, “Symbol making in bereavement: The temples at Burning Man,” that she presented at the International Conference on Dying and Death in Athens, Greece.

Interest in the temple concept has led Bateman to develop an idea for an 18-foot-tall tree of life ritual to be held on The Commons Beach. She wants it to

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The LIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

JANUARY 14-28, 2016

Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Jeremy Holtz and Joe Dosch until Jan. 17, Henry Phillips and Sandro Icocolano from Jan. 20 to 24, Charles Fleischer from Jan. 27 to 31, and Rocky LaPorte and Ron Morey from Feb. 3 to 7.

Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

Music SCENE Phutureprimitive:

CALENDAR CASINO SHOWS

WILD, UNENCUMBERED & TRANSCENDENT S T O R Y B Y P R I YA H U T N E R

Jan 16 | 9 p.m. | $18 advance | $23 at the door | $38 booth | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. See Chris Newberg to Jan. 17, Tim Gaither from Jan. 19 to 24, Brian Monarch from Jan. 26 to 27, and Theo Von from Jan. 28 to 31. Open TuesSun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com

JAN. 14 | THURSDAY

RENO & BEYOND In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Rigorous Proof’s Rock & Roll Rendezvous St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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Calling all vocalists

The Reno Philharmonic Chorus will be holding auditions for Classix Six, Carmina Burana on Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McKinley Arts Center in Reno, Nev. Singers should prepare the two excerpts (both from “Carmina” this year) and be ready to do vocalizing, rhythm reading, sight singing and melodic memory. | renophil.com

PHUTUREPRIMITIVE

AT THE LAKE Axton & Company Cottonwood 7 p.m.

L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

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P Area producer, songwriter and DJ

hutureprimitive is coming. The Bay

found his passion for electronic music in the 90s.

“Music was something I was moved by growing up. I would experience moments and emotions tied to different songs and it was something I could turn to or

album, “Phutureprimitive.” It was during this time he took on the name and became Phutureprimitive. “There is an evocative imagery with the name,” he noted.

The titles of his songs create a visual image of the music he evokes. When asked about the titles he said they are compiled from conversations with people where he

“ There is a shared experience of being on the dance floor and moving to the music, you close your eyes and let the music envelop you; it is magical.” augment what I was going through,” says Phutureprimitive. “I identified with how powerful music is.”

Meeting friends that were DJs, he bought some records and a turntable and taught himself how to DJ. “I found connection with music. I explored how to curate collections of music and create a connection with music I enjoyed,” he says describing his early days mixing music.

Laid off from a job, he received a severance package, which gave him time to create the music he loved, and his first

hears something that captures him or a phrase that resonates. These become a list of what may or may not become possible songs or album titles.

“When I start a song, I give it a random name until it takes shape. This year, playing with the process of making music, I am starting with a title or name and see what occurs,” he offers. The title offers a container or theme to his emerging work without limiting it.

Searching for “Beauty in the Darkest Places Part 2” is his newest release.

Describing his music, Phutureprimitive

thinks in terms of creative, fun, thoughtprovoking ways to portray what he creates.

“Songs emerge out of my consciousness inspired by an overall feel, sound design and the moment of the music. I am inspired by emotion and the majority of music I play recreates emotions or a mood that connects to me. Experiences and emotions are my biggest sources of inspiration. It’s what is deep inside that evokes,” he explains.

“I learned early on music is medicine.

It’s healing.” He met with friends and other people asking how they saw music as medicine and what took form was dancing out the demons. “I’d shout out to the audience and ask who’s dancing out their demons? And, people would respond.”

At his shows, red duct tape and sharpies are given out. People write down their fears or their demons or what they’d like to let go of and tape it to the bottom of their shoes, they then dance the night away until it disappears.

“Some people write what they’d like to dance into their life on one shoe and what they’d like to dance out on the other. It gives people the permission to have fun with it and creates conversations. It allows for vulnerability and openness and to deal with the shadows. People talk about what they got out of the experience. It’s an opportunity to be transformational and part of yourself you can lean in to,” says Phutureprimitive.

When asked what can people expect from his upcoming show in Tahoe, he quiets for a moment and reflects, “For me, people going to a show to experience art is cathartic, whether creating it or receiving it. There is a shared experience of being on the dance floor and moving to the music, you close your eyes and let the music envelop you; it is magical. It’s like meditating. You are become present. All the stress and plans to do fall away and the music takes you on a wild ride. I hope that people that come to a show have a similar experience. The show is a powerful experience that serves whoever shows up.”

Haunting, moving, evocative and layered, Phutureprimitive’s music is rich with depth taking the listener on a journey into expansive spaces of transcendence, letting go and melting into alternate spaces of bliss.

Phutureprimitive will bring his Subterranean Electronic Tribalism beats to the Crystal Bay Casino on Jan. 16.

The night also features Love & Light, Charlesthefirst and an after party with Tim Bim & Moontribe. Let the wild, abandoned dancing commence.  To purchase tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

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Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Tim’s Aural Fetish Karaoke w/KJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Quinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JAN. 15 | FRIDAY AT THE LAKE Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.

Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

“Meena’s Dream” Truckee High School 7 p.m.

Dawn Oberg Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett w/9th Street Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America 8:30 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Joy and Madness, Peter Joseph Burtt and Kingtide Olympic Valley Lodge 8 p.m.

Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Conducting From the Grave w/Kennedy Veil, Putrification by Fire SLT American Legion 9 p.m.

Trey Stone Band Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Strange Weather Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Punk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Jan. 19 | 8 p.m. | $22-$25 Cargo | Reno, Nev. HUGO LECLERCQ, AKA MADEON, was introduced to electronic music at 11 when he came upon a documentary about Daft Punk. A few years later, his breakthrough came by entering and winning an online remix competition for drum ’n’ bass band Pendulum. Fast forward to 2015 with a string of acclaimed singles under his belt, as well as touring around the world playing at festivals such as Coachella to Lollapalooza. | cargoreno.com

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DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

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Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Dougie L Flight Restaurant and Bar 5 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

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DJ Pauly D Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Quinn Dahle Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m.

“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

Martin Lawrence Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

World Dance Open Floor Comma Coffee 8 p.m.

Re-No Comedy Showcase 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Quinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

JAN. 16 | SATURDAY AT THE LAKE Chi McClean Village at Squaw 2 p.m.

Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.

Mike Badinger Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Tainted Love South Shore Room Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.

Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America 8:30 p.m.

Morris Day and The Time MontBleu 9 p.m.

Skynnyn Lynnyrd Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Phutureprimitive, Love & Light, Charlesthefirst w/Tim Bim & Moontribe Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Chango Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Stars of Nashville Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Denver Saunders 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.

Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Jam Stain w/Treedom 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Brzowski and DJ Halo Studio on 4th 9 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

K Theory w/Motorhome Music, Giant Fighting Robots 1 up Bar 10 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ Spryte Edge Peppermill 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

January 14-27, 2016

C A L E N D A R | JANUARY 14-28, 2016 Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Quinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

“Xing Bridges” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.

“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 17 | SUNDAY

JAN. 19 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

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Jan. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | Divided Sky | Meyers | $5 Jan. 24 | 2 p.m. | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood | Free

AT THE LAKE RENO & BEYOND Atomic Pitons Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

One Sharp Mind Village at Squaw 2 p.m.

Rak Dettleback Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

“Late Night” Kowta & Stanzu Red Room Crystal Bay Club 11 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.

Dustin Budish w/Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Denver Saunders 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance “Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 2:30 p.m.

JAN. 18 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE Rak Dettleback Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Guest DJ Fat Cat Bar 8 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.

Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Dustin Budish w/Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.

Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

JAN. 20 | WEDNESDAY AT THE LAKE All Them Witches Red Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Jason King Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Madeon Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.

George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

Bingo & Country Rock DJ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.

Open Mic Comedy Competition 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

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T innate passion to create, a drive to

here are some who are born with an

share that passion with the world and the knowledge that it takes years of hard work and determination to make the dream a reality. The members of Scratchdog Stringband have set out to not only realize their own dreams, but to inspire others to chase their passions, too.

On the surface, Scratchdog Stringband looks like your typical bluegrass jam group and many of their songs and live performances reflect the high energy, boot-stomping twang that the genre is best known for. The trio includes James Rossi on the fiddle, Andrew DeRossett on guitar and banjo, and Kimbo Kumada on bass

The two reconnected after moving to Portland, Ore., to join a band with a mutual friend. That original five-piece group spent a year playing gigs around Portland but eventually two of the members went on to pursue other opportunities leaving the trio that became Scratchdog Stringband.

The band is coming up on its first anniversary. Rossi describes the past 12 months as a trial; one that none of the musicians took lightly. The members of Scratchdog Stringband are committed to making a living through their music, forgoing traditional jobs and learning the business skills needed to grow.

“We’re learning how to make it work.

It’s been a slow process balancing the

“ The members of Scratchdog Stringband have set out to not only realize their own dreams, but to inspire others to chase their passions, too.” with each member pitching in on vocals.

However, the band member’s diverse backgrounds ranging from Derossett’s training on jazz guitar, Kumada’s classical music background and Rossi’s history playing with both Celtic and classic rock bands brings a completely new influence to the traditional string band sound.

“We’ll sometimes run into bluegrass jams and they’ll ask us if we know some of the classic bluegrass tunes and be surprised when we don’t. We’ll tell them to just play and we’ll keep up. We like to play every genre,” said Rossi.

He describes their newest music as contemplative compared to their live shows as they’re learning to create a unique and cohesive sound from their diverse backgrounds.

An East Coaster from the beginning, Rossi moved out west with one of his first bands in 2012 and settled in Arcata. Although the band eventually parted ways, Rossi continued to play on his own, often busking in popular locations around town. It was when he was performing at one of his favorite street locations that he met DeRossett.

“He had a banjo and I was kind of nervous he was about to take my spot but he was like ‘Nah man, let’s jam,’ It was an instant musical romance,” said Rossi.

division of labor and realizing each others strengths and contributions,” said Rossi.

The band is self-sufficient with each member sharing duties from booking gigs, to marketing and public relations to handling sound tech. They share a home in Portland, which Rossi says strengthens their working relationship.

So far, their efforts have paid off. The band played 150 shows throughout the Pacific Northwest in their first year and sold more than 1,000 copies of their four-track EP. They’re planning to tour more of the Western United States this year and will release their first full-length album in February.

“We spend a lot of the first year busking to make ends meet, but now it’s not so hard,” said Rossi.

For a band that set everything else aside to make music, every victory counts and knowing that it is possible to chase the dream keeps the group going.

“I grew up in a small town and I see creative people who don’t feel like they can dedicate their lives to sharing that creativity. I want to show them that it is possible.

Everyone wants meaning and purpose in life and if in some small way what I do encourages other people to think ‘Wow, I can do that, too,’ that’s all I need,” said Rossi. 

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Steven Lord Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Wunderlust Third Street Bar 9 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

2 Chainz Jub Jub’s 12 a.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.

DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.

DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.

DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.

DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Will C Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.

Sheep Dip 2016 Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

Jan. 27 | 8:30 p.m. | $30-$35 MontBleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.

WITH A SLIGHTLY PUNKY perspective on vintage American blues, The Devil Makes Three is a breath of fresh musical air. Laced with elements of ragtime, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummerless trio – consisting of guitarist/frontman Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean – brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music that is deeply steeped in rhythm. | montbleuresort.com

Groove Foundry

Piper Ferguson

JAN. 23 | SATURDAY

JAN. 21 | THURSDAY

AT THE LAKE

Jan. 23 | 8 p.m. | Free Bar of America | Truckee BORN FROM SAXOPHONIST Todd Mather and bassist Barney Drake’s original 2002 house gig at Truckee’s famed Bar of America, Groove Foundry grew to include two members from that early show. Today after years of performing around the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area, Groove Foundry plays private parties, weddings, bars and clubs, restaurants and festivals around Tahoe. | barofamerica.com

Reno Chamber Orchestra

Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. & Jan. 24 | 2 p.m.

Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. FRANCESCA DEGO, ACCLAIMED young violinist and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist, performs the famous “Violin Concerto” by Felix Mendelssohn, and is joined by RCO Concertmaster Ruth Lenz for a double concerto by Vivaldi. The concert, led by Maestro Theodore Kuchar, also features “Music for Strings” by Grieg and a symphony by Robert Schumann. | renochamberorchestra.org

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Paul Covarelli w/George Sauerbier & Matilda Cottonwood 7 p.m.

L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.

The Electric Jimmy’s Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.

Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.

Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nuggets Sparks 5 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Tyler Stafford Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.

Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.

Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

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DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.

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Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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Mike Badinger Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

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Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.

Scratchdog Stringband Divided Sky 9:30 p.m.

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Rookies 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

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Lisa Marie Johnston Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.

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Big Eyed Fish Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.

Chum Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.

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HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.

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Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.

Scarlet Verbs Flight Restaurant & Bar 5 p.m.

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Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.

Tany Jane Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Max Minardi 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.

Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

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Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Monique De Haviland Duo Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

George Pickard Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.

Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nuggets Sparks 5 p.m.

Talent Takes Flight Flight Restaurant & Bar 5 p.m.

Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.

Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.

Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.

Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Francesca Dego Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

Paquita La Del Barrio Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Tany Jane Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.

Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.

Max Minardi 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.

Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

The Temptations Review w/Dennis Edwards Atlantis 8 p.m.

Stephen Lord Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Zona Nortena 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

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DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.

Country Music Nights Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.

Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Sheep Dip 2016 Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

JAN. 24 | SUNDAY AT THE LAKE Scratchdog Stringband Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

DJ Parties Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.

DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Francesca Dego Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

The Socks The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.

DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band The Point 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

JAN. 25 | MONDAY

AT THE LAKE Burns Night Supper Bagpipes Cottonwood 7 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Caravan of Thieves The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.

Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.

Live Band Karaoke Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

JAN. 26 | TUESDAY

AT THE LAKE Buddy Emmer Band Center Stage Harrah’s LT 8 p.m.

DJ Parties Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.

Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic w/Ryan Taylor Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.

Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.

Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Caravan of Thieves The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza Carson City Community Center 7 p.m.

DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

AT THE LAKE DJ Parties Bass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Open Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.

Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

Theater, Comedy & Dance Devil Makes Three Montbleu 8:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.

John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.

Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.

Caravan of Thieves The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.

The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.

Eric Anderson Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.

Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.

Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

Stony Point Tour w/Demrick, DJ Hoppa, Adlib, I.L.A.M PB&Js 7 p.m.

Jaysen Goodnight Senior Trumpet Recital Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7 p.m.

Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.

Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Sassafras 7 p.m.

Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.

Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.

Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Bobbie Reynon & Paul January Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

DJ Parties DJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.

DJ Jamie G Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infirmary 8 p.m.

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Open Mic & Karaoke Karaoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.

Open Mic Comedy Competition 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.

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Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.

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A Blizzard of Beers on’t settle for the same old mass-

“ The microbrew movement is taking hold across the

microbrew movement is taking hold across the nation and Tahoe brewers have joined the frenzy.

nation and Tahoe brewers have joined the frenzy.”

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The Brewery at Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe The longest standing brewery on the lake, The Brewery at Lake Tahoe has been pouring pints since 1992. Their signature brew, the Bad Ass Ale is a careful balance between malted barley and choice hops featuring a bold flavor and high alcohol content. A rotation selection of seasonal flavors keeps things fresh. They also incorporate the beer into their cooking using the Bad Ass Ale in their pizza dough and beer battered recipes.

Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village Although Alibi Ale Works is relatively new to the craft beer scene in Tahoe, founders Rich Romo and Kevin Drake are no strangers to fermenting suds. Roughly 15 years of home brewing experience earns these guys the status of official beer geeks and they’re excited to share their knowledge with the Tahoe community.

Ten rotating taps feature a variety of beers ranging from session beers, celebrated for their light body and low alcohol content, to bold, experimental beers that will challenge your knowledge of good beer. Alibi Ale Works often hosts guest brews on tap, so locals have the chance to try beers from out of town and for those who don’t like beer a seasonal Kombucha is offered.

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Cold Water Brewery | South Lake Tahoe Paying homage to iconic South Lake Tahoe locations including Tahoe Cross IPA, named for the cross of snow seen on Mount Tallac, and Mr. Toads Wild Rye, named after the ass-kicker bike trail, Cold Water Brewery features eight rotating taps carefully crafted by brewmaster Ryan Parker. Fond of West Coast-style beer and German-style lagers, Parker gives back to the craft beer community through the Cold Water Home Brew Club. The winter series of the CW Home Brew club culminates with a Best Brew Contest.

The winner has the honors of having their creating served in the brew house.

Cutthroat’s Saloon | Incline Village Craft beer fans have a new reason to raise their steins with Cutthroat’s Saloon’s members-only beer club, Craftheads United in Lake Tahoe (CULT). In addition to Cutthroat’s curated collection of more than 20 craft, local and rare beers, CULT members will enjoy an array of exclusive benefits and access to the best beer programming in the region, including a tasting card program, a members-only beer menu, first access to brewer events and limited edition beers and more. Located at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.

Great Basin Brewing Co. | Sparks & Reno It’s not technically in Tahoe, but we had to give a shout out to Great Basin Brewing Co. for their ongoing support of Tahoe ski culture. Mt. Rose Ski-Tahoe celebrated its 50th anniversary with First Chair ale brewed for the occasion. The Belgian-Style White IPA was exclusively served at Great Basin’s brewpubs and at Mt. Rose Ski-Tahoe.

In the past, Great Basin has partnered with the Moment Ski Factory to create a special collaboration of beer and skiing.

Courtesy Cold Water Brewing

Courtesy Alibi Ale Works

FiftyFifty Brewery | Truckee The brew crew at FiftyFifty knows that patience is key to making the best beer they can. They’re known for their barrelaged brews that take as long as six months to perfect. Their Eclipse series begins with their award-winning Totality Imperial Stout, which is aged in an oak barrel and released once a year in December. The result is a complex flavor that begins with hints of chocolate and oak flavor and ends with a lingering dry finish. Their regular lineup includes a range of goldens and wheats to hoppy ales and warm porters.

Their Leg Lifter Ale benefits the local Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society.

Lake Tahoe Brewing Company | Truckee, Reno, Carson City & Fernley The new kids on the block, Lake Tahoe Brewing Company plans to open the doors of its Truckee location soon. Each of the company’s four locations caters to the local neighborhood with a different menu and featured beer. The Crowler, a 32-ounce can of locally brewed beer, is the perfect grab-and-go accessory for your next adventure.

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Mellow Fellow GastroPub | Kings Beach, Truckee & Reno It’s not a brewery, but it is a beer connoisseur’s paradise. Forty rotating taps per location means you can visit over and over without ever sampling the same beer.

Mellow Fellow has been known to feature rare, limited edition beers such as Pliney the Elder next to an array of lagers, IPAs, ciders and gluten-free options. If you’re looking for a mass-produced domestic beer, go somewhere else.

Stateline Brewery | Stateline Located near the base of the Heavenly Gondola, Stateline Brewery is the perfect stop for an après drink. They keep it simple with a menu of beers made in house including an IPA, pale ale, wit and blond ale along with a rotation of microbrews from favorite West Coast Breweries. For those looking for a bite to eat, as well, the menu features traditional pub food such as burgers and pizza but also keeps things interesting with dishes such as duck and bacon macaroni and cheese.

Tahoe Mountain Brewery | Truckee & Tahoe City With a penchant for experimentation, Tahoe Mountain Brewery’s brews border on culinary creations. From a coffee porter that incorporates locally roasted beans to a rotation of saisons that incorporate fresh fruity flavors, the Higashino Farmhouse uses Szechuan peppercorns, Asian pear juice, green tea and toasted brown rice to accent the character of the Sorachi Ace hops and yeast blend. Head to the Brew Pub in Tahoe City for a chance to pair beers with a full meal or sample the beers a la carte at the tasting room in Truckee. 

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alking through the large teak doors at the entrance of Gar Woods Grill and seeing the panoramic lake views evokes the days of grand vacations and leisure boating on The Lake of the Sky. On the right lies the spacious open dining room, on the left the welcoming lounge, and both open to one of the finest decks on Lake Tahoe. Hospitality is the name of the game here from the welcoming staff to the seasonally changing food and wine offerings.

The team here has really upped its wine game with an increased emphasis on high-quality wines and an exceptional selection of wines by the glass. Many restaurants limit by the glass choices to lower-end wines, but that’s not the case at Gar Woods and we feature by-theglass choices and prices in the wine and food pairings.

Match No. 1 was the NV Mumm Brut Sparkling Wine served in a 187ml bottle, $14, that is equivalent to a generous glass pour and perfect for sharing. We matched this with the Ahi poke stack with mangoginger relish, Wasabi cream and crisp wontons and were off to a great start.

Sauvignon Blanc is a natural match for feta cheese so we selected the 2014 Frog’s Leap, $14, with the house salad featuring fresh spring greens with feta, candied and spiced walnuts and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette. The Frog’s Leap is supercrisp version of sauvignon blanc that has lovely citrus and sweet herb flavors that complement the salad.

“The team here has really upped its wine game with an increased emphasis on high-quality wines.”

Napa’s Carneros region is a hot bed for great Pinot Noir and is the source of Frank Family’s 2013 Pinot, $17. The wine brings dusty cherries, Indian spices and a touch of earth, and it danced beautifully with the herb-roasted chicken in a wine-rosemary jus and garlic mashers.

2013 is a stellar vintage in Napa, and the Whitehall Lane Merlot, $17, shows why with a perfect combination of ebullient dark fruits and tannic structure that is

Courtesy Gar Woods

Napa at its finest. This wine was a rock star with the lamb chops with a lavender-honey glaze napped in a roasted garlic demi-glaze with a warm tomato couscous salad.

Dessert usually calls for a sweet wine, but not always, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pair one of our favorite chocolate matches, the luscious 2011 Stag’s Leap Petit Sirah, $19, with the Oreocrusted mocha crunch ice cream. A perfect ending to a stellar experience.

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The Ahi poke stack paired well with the NV Mumm Brut Sparkling Wine. | Courtesy Gar Woods

Overall, the wine list at Gar Woods focuses on new world favorites such as Rombauer, Duckhorn, Sonoma-Cutrer and Jordan. By the glass or bottle, pricing is quite reasonable with many choices between $30 and $50.

Gar Woods Is located at 5000 N. Lake Blvd.in Carnelian Bay and can be reached at (530) 546-3366. For more information, visit garwoods.com.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or lou@ wineprowest.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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(530) 546-3315

L D B L

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort

(775) 832-4000

B BR L D

JAVA HUT

Café

8268 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 556-0602

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastro Pub

9980 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 553-1333

L D

KINGS CAFE

Cafe/Ice Cream

8421 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3663

B L

SOULE DOMAIN

Variety

9983 Cove St.

(530) 546-7529

D RA

LANZA’S

Italian

7739 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2434

D

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

Steak & Seafood

Crystal Bay Club

(775) 833-6333

D RA

LA MEXICANA

Mexican

8515 Brook Ave.

(530) 546-0310

B L D

LAS PANCHITAS

Mexican

8345 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4539

L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ

American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-7109

B L

SPINDLESHANKS

American

400 Brassie Ave.

(530) 546-2191

B L D RA L D

DONNER SUMMIT THE DINING ROOM (winter)

French California

The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter)

Upscale Dining

1111 Soda Springs Rd.

L D

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza

8290 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-2218

RAINBOW TAVERN

American

50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001

(530) 426-7661

BR L D

SWEET TAHOE TIME

Ice Cream

8636 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-9998

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR

American

22002 Donner Pass Rd.

B L D

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET

Deli

8487 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-8344

B L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

8717 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3256

L D

(530) 426-3904

INCLINE VILLAGE

NORTHSTAR

ALIBI ALE WORKS

Brewery

204 East Enterprise

(775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE

Café/Bakery

770 Mays Blvd.

(775) 832-5655

B L

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1800

L D RA

AUSTIN’S

American

120 Country Club Drive

(775) 832-7778

L D RA

EARTHLY DELIGHTS

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Northstar

(530) 587-7793

B L D

AZZARA’S

Italian

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-0346

D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar

(530) 581-0600

B L D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA

Pizza

760 Mays Blvd.

(775) 831-2700

L D

MANZANITA

Calif/French

Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

(530) 562-3000

L D RA

BATCH CUPCAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd., #2

(775) 833-2253

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer)

American

At Northstar Golf Course

(530) 562-3460

B BR L

BIG WATER GRILLE

Variety

341 Ski Way

(775) 833-0606

D RA

MIKUNI

Japanese

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2188

L D

BITE

Tapas

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-1000

BR L D RA

PETRA

Wine Bar/Tapas

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-0600

BR L D

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI

Cafe

120 Country Club Dr., #28

(775) 298-2199

B L

RUBICON PIZZA

Pizza

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2199

L D

At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178

L

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-1125

L D

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill CHINA VILLAGE

Chinese

882 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9090

L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter)

American Grill

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-3200

L D

CHINA WOK

Chinese

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 833-3663

L D

TC’S PUB (winter)

American

The Village at Northstar

(530) 562-2250

L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE

American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904

(775) 750-4875

B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO

American

868 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 833-1030

L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON

Sports Bar

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

L D

ALEXANDER’S (winter)

Eclectic

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65

(775) 831-3933

B L D

AULD DUBLINER

Irish Fare

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6041

L D

FREDRICK’S

Fusion

907 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-3007

D RA

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter)

Casual

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE

Barbecue

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4487

L D

BAR ONE (winter)

Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House

(530) 452-8750

D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA

Mexican

931 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8300

L D RA

CASCADES

Casual

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B

I.V. COFFEE LAB

Cafe

907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A

(775) 298-2402

CORNICE CANTINA

Mexican

The Village at Squaw

(530) 452-4362

L D

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS

Beer tasting bar

120 Country Club Dr., #25

(775) 831-9292

DAVE’S DELI (winter)

Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085

B L

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849

(775) 831-8317

L D

DORINDA’S

Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer)

American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600

(775) 833-3900

BR D

EURO SWEETS

Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw

(530) 581-0600

L D

KOI SUSHI

Sushi

874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26

(775) 298-2091

L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA

Gourmet Pizza

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6150

L D

LA FONDUE

Fondue

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-6104

D RA

GRAHAM’S

European

1650 Squaw Valley Rd.

(530) 581-0454

D RA

LE BISTRO

French

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-0800

D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter)

Pizza/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

LONE EAGLE GRILLE

Fine American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

BR L D RA

KT BASE BAR

American

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L D

LUPITAS

Mexican

754 Mays Blvd.

(775) 833-4141

L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter)

Bar & Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505

L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Pizza/Pasta

884 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4999

L D

MAMASAKE

Sushi/Japanese

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-0110

L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO.

Gourmet Deli

120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636

L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR

Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6161

L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR

Grill

941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 832-0941

L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter)

Casual Italian

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300

L

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON

Grill

120 Country Club Dr.

(775) 831-2022

L D

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter)

Grill

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750

L

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY

Bakery

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 232-8775

PLUMPJACK CAFE

Mediterranean

Near the Cable Car

(530) 583-1576

L D RA

ROOKIES

Sports Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-9008

L D

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 583-6985

L

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL

Grill

At Sand Harbor State Park

L D

ROCKER@SQUAW

American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6080

L D

SIERRA CAFÉ

Casual American

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B BR L D

SANDY’S PUB

Sports Bar

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI

Deli

919 Incline Way

(775) 832-2253

B L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ

Café/Deli

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream

869 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-8181

SIX PEAKS GRILLE

Fine American

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE

Mexican

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-2832

L D

SOUPA

Gourmet Deli

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6190

TAHOE PROVISIONS

Gourmet Deli

Inside the Hyatt Regency

(775) 832-1234

B L D

SWEET POTATOES

Deli

Resort at Squaw Creek

(530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THAI RECIPE

Thai

901 Tahoe Blvd.

(775) 831-4777

L D

THE TERRACE (winter)

American

High Camp, Squaw Valley

(530) 452-7278

L D

TO GO FORK

Deli/Juice Bar

930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B

(775) 833-3463

D

22 BISTRO

New American

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6170

L D

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UNCORKED

Wine Bar

The Village at Squaw

(530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO.

Bakery/Deli

Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963

B L D

TAHOE CITY

EL TORO BRAVO

Mexican

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. FULL BELLY DELI JAX AT THE TRACKS

LOCAL FLAVOR

10186 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3557

L D

Upscale Pub

11197 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-BEER

B L D

Deli

10825 Pioneer Trail Rd.

(530) 550-9516

B L

Comfort Food

10144 West River St.

(530) 550-7450

B L D

12850 Northwoods Blvd.

BACCHI’S INN

Italian

2905 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 583-3324

D RA

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER

American

(530) 587-9455

BR D RA

BLUE AGAVE

Mexican

425 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8113

L D

MAKI ALI

Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1144

L D

BRIDGETENDER

American

65 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3342

B L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO

World Flavors

(530) 587-6274

BR L D

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

THE BURRITO WINDOW

Mexican

255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18

(530) 583-3057

L

MARTHA’S KITCHEN

Mexican/Italian

15628 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1425

L D

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter)

Grill

Granlibakken Resort

(530) 583-4242

D

MARTY’S CAFE

Cafe

10115 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8208

B L

CHRISTY HILL

California

115 Grove St.

(530) 583-8551

D RA

MELLOW FELLOW

Gastropub

10192 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 214-8927

L D

COFFEE CONNEXION

Coffee/Café

950 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-6023

B L

THE MILL JUICE SHOP

Juice Bar

10825 Pioneer Trail, #100

(775) 745-1807

B L

DAM CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0278

B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

California

10007 Bridge St.

(530) 587-8688

L D RA

DOCKSIDE 700

Bar & Grill

At Tahoe City Marina Mall

(530) 581-0303

L D

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK

Seafood

10087 West River St.

(530) 582-5000

L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI

Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2880

L D

PIANETA

Italian

10096 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4694

D RA

FAT CAT CAFÉ

American

599 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3355

B L D

PIZZA BAR

Pizza

10164 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-8056

L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ

Café

at Tahoe Cross Country

(530) 583-5475

L

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Pizza

11509 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 582-9669

D

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA

Pizza

205 River Rd.

(530) 583-3770

L D

PIZZA SHACK

Pizza

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3456

L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ

Café/Ice Cream

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0000

L D

THE POUR HOUSE

Wine Bar

10075 Jibboom St.

(530) 550-9664

At Tahoe City Golf Course

(530) 583-1516

B L D

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer)

N. California

At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801

B L D B L

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) HACIENDA DEL LAGO

Mexican

In Boatworks Mall

(530) 581-3700

D FB

RED TRUCK

Café

At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE

Grill

780 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0188

BR L D RA

SANCHOS MEXICAN

Mexican

11357 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-4847

B L D

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

BBQ

120 Grove St.

(530) 583-4227

B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN

BBQ

12036 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4535

L D

PFEIFER HOUSE

Continental

760 River Rd.

(530) 583-3102

D RA

SPICE

Indian

11421 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 550-9664

L D B L

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffles

521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885

B L

SQUEEZE IN

American

10060 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-9184

RIVER GRILL

California Bistro

55 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2644

D RA

SUMMIT SWIRL

Frozen Yogurt

11325 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 414-4080

ROSIE’S CAFÉ

Variety

571 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-8504

B L D

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES

Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-6556

SIPS

Beer Tasting Bar

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food SUGAR PINE CAKERY

Bakery

599 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-3311

TACO STATION

Mexican

11782 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-8226

505 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-3663

L D

TACOS JALISCO

Mexican

11400 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1131

L D L D

2923 Lake Forest Rd.

(530) 363-3076

B L

THAI DELICACY

Thai

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 550-1269

L D

SYD’S BAGELRY

American Café

550 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-2666

B L D

THAI NAKORN

Thai

10770 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-0503

L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

Pub Fare

475 N. Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-4677

L D

TOGO’s

Deli

11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220

L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES

Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall

(530) 583-6652

TREAT BOX BAKERY

Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd.

TAHOE CITY SUSHI

Sushi

690 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-2004

L D

TROKAY CAFE

New American

10046 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1040

B L D

TAHOE HOUSE

Bakery/Deli

625 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1377

B L

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY

Bagels

11448 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-1852

B L D

THAI KITCHEN

Thai

255 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-1784

L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY

Winery

10151 Brockway Rd.

(530) 587-4626

L D

UNCORKED

Wine Bar

475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL

New American

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-3766

D

WOLFDALE’S

California

640 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-5700

D RA

TUFF BEANS

Café

1005 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-5191

B

ZA’S

American

395 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-9292

L D

UNCORKED TRUCKEE

Wine Bar

10118 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 550-9800

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE

Italian

521 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 581-0100

L D

VILLAGE PIZZERIA

Pizza

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American

TAHOE VISTA

11329 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-7171

L D

10080 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7574

B L

11429 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-5602

B L D

WILD CHERRIES

Coffee House

WONG’S GARDEN

Chinese

11430 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 587-1831

L D

ZANO’S

Italian

11401 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-7411

L D

Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd.

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer)

Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Sandy Beach

JIFFY’S PIZZA

Pizza

6883 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-3244

L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE

Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4800

D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd.

(530) 546-4281

D

CHAMBER’S LANDING (summer)

Calif. Café

6400 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-9190

L D

(530) 546-7744

B L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ

American

1785 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-0871

B L

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ

BBQ

Homewood Mtn. Resort

(530) 525-2992

L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE

Deli/Café

5300 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-6297

B L

PDQ DELI

Deli

6890 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-7411

L D L D

Mexican

7019 North Lake Blvd.

B L D

B L D

BOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S

SANCHO’S

(530) 546-4819

(530) 587-6554

TRUCKEE

WEST SHORE

1882 BAR & GRILL

Barbecue

10009 East River St.

(530) 550-9222

L D

BAR OF AMERICA

Mediterranean

10042 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-2626

BR L D RA

SPOON

New American

1785 West Lake Blvd. #5

(530) 581-5400

BEST PIES PIZZERIA

N.Y. Italian

10068 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1111

L D

SUNNYSIDE

Variety Grill

1850 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7200

L D RA

BILL’S ROTISSERRE

Rotisserre

11355 Deerfield Dr.

(530) 582-5652

L D

SWISS LAKEWOOD

European

5055 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5211

D RA

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL

Comfort food

10015 Palisades Dr.

(530) 587-7777

L D

L

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE

Wine Bar

10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3

(530) 582-0429

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL

American

11253 Brockway Rd.

(530) 582-9800

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN

Ice Cream

10108 Donner Pass Rd.

BURGER ME!

Gourmet Burger

10418 Donner Pass Rd.

CAKE TAHOE

Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA

Mexican

(530) 587-2161

COFFEE AND

American

10106 Donner Pass Rd.

COFFEEBAR

Café

10120 Jiboom St.

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY

Bakery/Eatery

12047 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-1554

10004 Bridge St.

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer)

Grill

Meeks Bay Resort

(530) 525-6946

WEST SHORE

New American

5160 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-5200

L D

L D

WEST SHORE MARKET

Deli

1780 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 583-7626

L D

(530) 214-0599

L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA

Pizza

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-4771

D

(530) 587-8852

L D

WHERE WE MET

Café/Gelato

7000 West Lake Blvd.

(530) 525-1731

L D

FOOD TRUCKS

(530) 587-3123

B L

ELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT

Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook

(530) 587-2000

B L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS

Crepes

hotandhealthyfoods.com

B L D

B L

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

Alpine Meadows base area

B L

The Village at Squaw

(530) 414-4836

L

COTTONWOOD

American

10142 Rue Hilltop

(530) 587-5711

D RA

MTN ROOTS

Eclectic

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE

American

10685 Northwoods Blvd.

(530) 587-0886

B L D

PHO REAL

Modern Vietnamese Facebook

(518) 637-4996

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ

Gourmet Deli

Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426

L

RED TRUCK

Eclectic

Facebook

(530) 587-1394

L D

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Café

10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

SOUPER WAGON

Soup & Sanwiches Facebook

(775) 240-9998

L D

DIEGO’S

Mexican

10130 West River St.

(530) 550-9900

L D

SUPER SWIRL

Ice Cream

(775) 313-8689

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN

American

13720 Donner Pass Rd.

(530) 582-4040

B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY

Asian/Sushi

11253 Brockway Rd. #105

(530) 582-9755

L D RA

Facebook

B L

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LOCAL FLAVOR

TheTahoeWeekly.com

Tidbits Courtesy West Shore cafe

TA S T Y

DINING GUIDE

Warm up at Whiskey Dinner Warm up this winter with whiskey from Dickel and Bulleit, featuring handcrafted food pairing from the West Shore café with a Whiskey Dinner on Jan. 14. The dinner features five unique whiskey cocktails alongside a four-course meal prepared by resident Chef De Cuisine Manuel “Manny” Baez. Guests will also have the option to upgrade their dinner package by purchasing an additional whiskey flight for $25, which will include five extra whiskey tastings.

Chef Baez, a Dickel and Bulleit Brand ambassador, and West Shore’s bar manager, Lynne Jackson, will be available to answer whiskey and menu questions, in addition to offering their expertise on tasting and profile notes for every dish.

Reservations will be accepted by calling (530) 525-5200 or in-person at the West Shore café. Seats for the dinner are $80 per person. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. | RSVP westshorecafe.com

Wine training classes offered Wine educator, sommelier and Tahoe Weekly wine columnist Louis Phillips is offering Level 1 and Level 2 Sommelier training classes and certifications this winter through the School of Wine: America’s Wine Academy.

The day-long classes may be taken separately or in sequence on Feb. 8 for Level 1 and March 14 for Level 2 and will be held at The Chateau in Incline Village, Nev. Classes will cover all world wine regions, technical wine tasting, professional service skills, as well as grape growing and winemaking. Lead instructor is Level 3 Sommelier Phillips. To register or for more information, call (775) 544-3435.

special reduced prices for beers, wines and the cocktail of the day, as well as bar appetizers. Excludes holiday periods.

On Wild Winter Wednesdays until 6 p.m. expect bar games, raffles, a live DJ and Happy Hour specials. On Thursdays, ask for the half-price wine list. On Fridays and Saturdays in the Pub, there will be live music from 4 to 7 p.m. For a list of upcoming musical acts, visit the Web site. | riverranchlodge.com

Winemaker dinners PlumpJack Cafe will host winemaker dinners on Jan. 28, featuring Truchard Vineyards; on Feb. 25, featuring locally made spirits and California fare; and on March 31, featuring The Brewing Lair.

The winemaker dinners will start seating at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Additionally, a new Chef ’s FourCourse Tasting Menu that can be paired with wine for an additional fee has been added and is available in the dining room every night. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Squaw Alpine cooks up a storm This winter, a storm of culinary experiences will be offered at Squaw Alpine.

After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises at 5 p.m., Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner at the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows will be offered on Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and 14 and March 5.

Friday Night Tasting Notes at 3:30 p.m. at Plaza Bar in Olympic Valley will be offered on Fridays to March 18. Purchase one drink to enjoy sampling of three or four tasters of beer or wine.

Mumble on the Mountain is Jan. 15 to 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Lagunitas Brewing is hosting a weekend event beginning with a tasting during Friday Night Tasting Notes in the Plaza Bar and ending on the KT deck with beer, swag and a DJ. | squawalpine.com

River Ranch expands options River Ranch has expanded its menu and the happy hour offerings this winter.

Winter Happy Hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Pub from Sunday to Friday with

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

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Jason’s | American

Bacchi’s | Vintage Steakhouse

Jason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches.

There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews.

8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | Italian

Traditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas | Mexican

Serving fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colorado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

Since 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

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El Toro Bravo | Mexican

This is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambience to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444.

Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian Cucina

One of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes.

Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

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W years, has really been looking much

inter, for a change from the last few

more like the winters the Sierra is known for. It’s dumping as I write this. And, as we all know, with snow comes houseguests. So what’s going to happen tomorrow morning when everyone in the house all wants breakfast at the same time so they can all get to the slopes for that first powder run?

This is one way to feed lots of people in a short amount of time with everyone being able to eat at the same time and, no, I’m not talking about cereal. I’m talking about a great bacon, egg and cheese sandwich that can even be made to travel well.

I know what you’re thinking: How in the heck can you make eight or 10 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches and have them all come out at the same time? Most toasters alone will foil the plan due to the fact they can probably only toast four slices of bread or muffin halves at a time. Then, there is also the problem of cooking all those eggs. Frying that many eggs alone will take an hour when you only have one or two pans that the eggs won’t stick to. Oh yea, and who has a skillet large enough for maybe 20 pieces of bacon?

Poach the eggs OK, so here we go. The first key is to poach and not fry the eggs. First, fill a large pan with cold water with a few ice cubes thrown in. This is to stop the eggs from cooking so they don’t come out like little golf balls. If you have assembly help and are poaching in the morning, you can skip the water bath, and give them a quick rinse under hot water to rinse off the white foam that accumulates, and spoon onto a rag or paper towel to absorb the water before placing on the sandwich. Break the eggs into a couple of bowls to avoid any shells ending up in the sandwiches.

Bring the water to a low boil with a few drops of vinegar added to hold the whites together. Add the eggs one at a time to the water. If the eggs separate too much, add a little more vinegar. You will probably need to keep adjusting the burner a little hotter as you add the eggs to keep the water at that low boil. The low boil bubbles will curl the whites up around the yolks and helps keep the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once all the eggs are in the water, you will have to probably turn the burner back down a little to avoid a hard boil. Depending on how many eggs you drop into the water, the first eggs will be close to done when you drop the last egg in.

Use a slotted spoon and gently lift the eggs out giving them a gently touch for firmness. If you’re going to be taking them to go, you will want them a little firmer so they don’t ooze all the yolk out. By the way, if you are poaching a lot of eggs, you can use your roasting pan to insure they fit. Also, you can poach the eggs the night before, keep them in a cold water bath in the refrigerator and reheat in the morning by dropping them into hot or low boiling water while the bacon is cooking.

“I’m talking about a great bacon, egg and cheese sandwich that can even be made to travel well.”

Use biscuits The second hint is to use some of those flakey pop and fresh biscuits. Cook them all together on a sheet pan and they are all done at the same time. They are light and flaky and are great for breakfast sandwiches. You can easily split them open lined up on the counter, and place a slice of cheese on each bottom while the bacon is cooking and you’re reheating the eggs.

Cook the bacon in the oven Lastly, cook the bacon by lying out on sheet pans with parchment paper and cooking in the oven as soon as the biscuits are done. Most ovens will have two or even three shelves, so the bacon cooks at the same time. Just be careful because the lower rack will cook faster and you don’t want to burn any bacon.

Once the bacon is done, all that needs to be done is break each piece in half as you place over the cheese. Go right down the line of sandwiches with the bacon and then spoon an egg onto a towel to absorb the water, place on the bacon and follow up by placing the tops on. Ketchup is, of course, optional. Enjoy.  Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at tmmsmitty@gmail.com or (530) 412-3598.

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