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24 TAHOE OLYMPIANS COMPETE IN WINTER GAMES FROM THE PUBLISHER

The XXIV Olympic Winter Games kick off on Feb. 4 in Beijing, China, and the TahoeReno region will be well represented with nine athletes. These amazing athletes are from the Tahoe Sierra or compete on teams in Tahoe in alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country – Jamie Anderson (also featured on our cover), Travis Ganong, David Wise, Bryce Bennett, Keely Cashman, Hannah Halvorsen, Nina O’Brien, JC Schoonmaker and Luke Winters. Read more about these athletes and cheer them on as they compete for Team USA. Family time is always a priority and family fun in Tahoe can include everything from skiing and snowboarding to tubing and sleigh rides to taste testing hot chocolate at local eateries and cafes. In this edition, you’ll find our Winter Family Fun Guide featuring tips for enjoying winter activities with the kids and our Kids Ultimate Tahoe Winter Bucket List. One thing to add to the bucket list is to watch our local Olympians compete together as a family. My 9-year-old nephew was excited to see so many locals competing in the Winter Games when I showed him our lineup of Olympians and announced that we all need to watch their competitions together as a family.

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Tahoe Olympians

Family Fun Guide Winter

Winter of 1952 Part III

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I started 2022 with some surprising news, as we found out that our long-time printer in Carson City was being shuttered at the end of January. It’s sad news to hear that we were not only losing this local printer and business that employed colleagues we’ve worked with for years, but that many local newspapers and magazines would no longer have a local source for its printing needs. On top of the challenges to find a new printer, the publishing industry has also been facing skyrocketing costs and supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. The demand for paper far exceeds the supply available in North America thanks to all those home deliveries we all get and most paper is now being imported from China. This high demand is also causing 3-month shipment delays that used to take 2 or 3 weeks and there are also now fewer printing presses still in operation. With all these factors at play, our printing costs will be increasing by 68 percent in February when we switch to our new printer. These will necessitate some changes for Tahoe Weekly. We’ll be reducing the number of editions we publish each year from 36 to 24 editions coming out about every 2 weeks yearround with only one edition in April and November. This will help cut production costs, while still giving our readers and clients the same great information and features in each edition. We will continue to publish on Wednesdays. I’m looking to move forward with these changes in the best way possible for Tahoe Weekly, for myself, for our readers and our clients as we celebrate our 40th anniversary in February. I also want to share my appreciation for each of you in making Tahoe Weekly what it has evolved into today and for helping us make it to our 40th anniversary. n

FUN & GAMES

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bears & wildlife

Jamie Anderson displays her snowboarding prowess in April 2021 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Anderson is one of the Tahoe athletes competing in the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China. Read about Tahoe’s Olympians in this edition. Sierra-at-Tahoe has been closed due to damage from the Caldor Fire in 2021 and may reopen in the spring. Read the latest update in this edition. Photography by Dasha Nosova, courtesy Sierra-at-Tahoe | @dashanosova, sierraattahoe.com

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BEAR League (530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org A bear walking nearby or through your yard is not an emergency unless it is trying to enter your home or car. INJURED ANIMALS Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center, South Shore (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org The Wildlife Shelter, North Shore (866) 307-4216

LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’

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IN 2021:

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Eagle Rock

West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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

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.)

Heavenly OPENS NOV. 19

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

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North Tahoe Arts Center

$10 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is 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

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

Tahoe City

Truckee

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Emerald Bay

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CAPACITY: 29,840 PROSSER 11,061| truckee.com truckeehistory.org Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org The historic town of Truckee was settled Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhi9,500 5 DONNER 4,690 CCAPACITY: in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach bits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART 8 stop and route for the CentralCCAPACITY: Pacific 18,300 Railroad. INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 During these early days, many of Truckee’s Old Jail Museum CLOSED Truckee CAPACITY: A 20,400 4 MARTIS 1,052 and historical homes buildings were built in(530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org cluding The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses | FLOW FARAD 291 Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Truckee River tour of historic downtown. Paid AT parking downof its kind in the West used from 1875 TROA.NET until May 1964 (open for tours in summer). TART town. TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

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

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the symbolic Tower of Nations and Olympic Flame at the entrance to the valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART

Watson Cabin CLOSED

Tahoe Science Center

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe 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 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tallac Historic Site West Shore

Truckee River C ACITY CAPA CITY:: 40 CIT 0,870 BOCA 12,362

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”.

ELEVATION :

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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, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

North Shore

Readings taken on Thursday, January 20, 2022

100,000 AF

Donner Summit

RESERVOIR CAPACITY

STAMPEDE 19,9661

Kings Beach

CAPACITY: 18,300 C 8

LAKE LEVEL A 20,400 4 MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY: Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’ 75

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

Enjoying a day at Palisades Tahoe. | Anne Artoux

CAPACITY: 9,500 C 5

INDEPENDENCE 1,3763

Olympic Valley

Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at 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. Truckee

CAPACITY: 29,840

High Camp

East Shore

Cave Rock

DONNER 4,690

CAPACITY: C 226,500

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe

Tahoe City

Tours in summer only (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

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. TART

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. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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

MUSEUMS

Donner Summit Historical Society

Incline Village

Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum

Truckee

Wed.-Sat. (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART

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

Closed for the season | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include antique ski and snowshoe equipment, and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by legendary mail carrier John “Snowshoe” Thompson. TART

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Museum

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South 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 Rd. (530) 587-3558

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North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet (501 m)

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There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.

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Meeks Bay

Natural rim: 6,223’ (1,897 m)

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

Cave Rock

Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)

Zephyr Cove

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C) Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F (11.1˚C)

Emerald Bay Eagle Lake

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)

Cascade Lake

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m)

Fannette Island

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Number of Visitors: 15 million annually

Stateline

Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

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South Shore Ta h oe

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide)

HEAVENLY

Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m) Permanent Population: 66,000

South Lake Tahoe

CAMP RICHARDSON

Fallen Leaf Lake

Meyers

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

Volume: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters)

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Average depth: 1,000 feet (304 m)

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Crystal Bay

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Incline Village

Kings Beach

Carnelian Bay

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.

DIAMOND PEAK

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Olympic Valley

DOWNHILL SKI AREA

North Shore

NORTHSTAR

Truckee River

ROYAL GORGE

LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT

Shoreline: 72 miles (116 km) Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m).

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Markleeville Valley

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t wasn’t supposed to happen. Everyday it got closer. They don’t have this — that is when I realized they did not have this fire,” shared John Rice, Sierra-at-Tahoe’s general manager, in a two-part interview with Ski Area Management Magazine of the impacts of the Caldor Fire. Rice relays the moment-to-moment events he witnessed as the fiery blaze came knocking at West Bowl’s proverbial doorstep and entered the ski area on Aug. 29 in the interview recently posted to the resort’s blog. Officials have said they hope to open the ski resort, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this season, in the spring. Sierra-at-Tahoe has sustained damage to Nob Hill and Short Stuff, and West Bowl will be inaccessible this winter. In addition, many of the in-bound tree skiing areas, such as Jack’s and Avalanche Bowl, will likely remain closed for the season, according to the resort’s blog. Grandview Express’ haul rope, which suspends the ski lift’s chairs, was damaged during the fire and a replacement cable is

currently in production in Switzerland. “We know many of you are looking for greater clarity on exactly when Sierra will be able to welcome you back, but with over 15 feet of snow removal to tackle from December’s storms, Mother Nature is another unknown variable that will continue to impact our ability to complete the necessary repairs to restore your beloved resort,” the resort wrote in the update on its blog. “Have no doubt, that not a day has passed that we haven’t been putting in the work + with a major milestone on the horizon, we are a step closer to taking a lap with you.” The Caldor Fire, the 15th largest wildfire recorded in California, burned 221,835 acres between Aug. 14 and Oct. 21, according to Cal Fire. By the time it was contained, it had destroyed more than 1,000 structures, damaged 81, injured at least five people and forced some 50,000 people to evacuate from the Lake Tahoe area. Follow the Sierra-at-Tahoe’s blog for updates and to listen to the interviews. | sierraattahoe. com n

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Forest Futures Salon: Cultural Burning & Prescribed Fire virtual | Truckee | Jan. 26

Steep 16 Chutes Challenge

Ullr Fest Torchlight Parade & Party

Mt. Rose Ski Area | Reno | Jan. 30

Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village | Feb. 4

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4-5:15 p.m. Free | ttcf.net

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Tahoe Rim Tour

New owners for Biltmore EKN Development Group has purchased the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino with future development of the property in the works, according to a press release. In the interim, the Tahoe Biltmore will continue to operate its hotel and casino.

The Giving Fund Winter Speaker Series | Truckee in the Modern Era: 1960 to Present

North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City | Jan. 30

Alder Creek Adventure Center Truckee | Jan. 26

Baby Story Time

5:30 p.m. $5-$20 | tahoedonner.com

RUFF Truckee Library | Truckee | Jan. 26, Feb. 2 4-5 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

Preschool Storytime Truckee Library | Truckee | Jan. 27, Feb. 3 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

The group has also purchased the Beesley Cottages in Tahoe Vista, which will be used to create a luxury beachfront clubhouse for guests and residents at the Tahoe Biltmore, as well as a wedding and event venue. Guests will also have access to buoys and an on-site pier will moor the resort’s private boats. A shuttle will transport residents

Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City | Jan. 27, Feb. 3 10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 583-3382, placer.ca.gov

Incline Village Library Incline Village | Feb. 1, Feb. 8

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | events. washoecountylibrary.us

Incline Village Library | Incline Village | Jan. 27 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

STOKE Mountain Tours Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village | Jan. 29

10:30 a.m. | (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com

Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley | Feb. 5

Lessons with Luminaries #2 Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area Tahoe City | Feb. 5 9 a.m. | tahoexc.org

Preschool Storytime

Snowshoe Tours

Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach Feb. 1, Feb. 8

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | Feb. 5

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

area venues | Incline Village | Feb. 1, Feb. 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $17-$21 | yourtahoeplace.com

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TJFS Quail Comp Homewood Mountain Resort Homewood | Feb. 6

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | (530) 525-2992, skihomewood.com

Tree Trivia Snowshoe Trek Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series

Toddler Time

Achieve Tahoe Gala | achievetahoe.org

Tuesday 55+ Snowshoe Hikes Preschool Storytime

Development plans include a luxury hotel, luxury for-sale condominiums, casino and mix-use retail.

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Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley | Feb. 3

Kingsbury North Trailhead | Stateline | Feb. 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

7 p.m. Free | alpenglowsports.com

Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network virtual | South Lake Tahoe | Feb. 3

7-8:30 p.m. $0-$10 | (530) 757-3780, sierranevadaalliance.org

Tahoe Winter Exploration Series: Wildlife Survival Snowshoe Brockway West Trailhead | Tahoe Vista | Feb. 3 9-11 a.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

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and guests from the Tahoe Biltmore to the beachfront site to minimize traffic impacts, according to the release. EKN will begin work on the 15.5-acre Tahoe Biltmore property by building new roads that were recently approved by Washoe County. These roads will improve traffic circulation and eliminate existing unsafe road conditions, according to the release. | tahoebiltmore.com

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USFS purchases Cold Creek

These parcels were the last remaining holdings of what was once 2,276 acres of privately owned land known as the High Meadows property. In 2003, the Forest Service purchased 1,789 of the acres from the Trimmer/Giovancchini families. This latest purchase complements the original High Meadows acquisition and brings the entire High Meadows area under Forest Service management. | fs.usda.gov

SKI TOURING, SNOWSHOEING & SNOWMOBILING Explore more snow trails at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on the Winter tab under the Get Outside menu. See the Events calendar for guided snowshoe treks. TRUCKEE

CABIN CREEK TRAIL Easy to moderate

Take Envision Tahoe Survey The Tahoe Prosperity Center is asking for input through its Envision Tahoe Survey, open until Jan. 31.

US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has purchased undeveloped land in the southeast portion of the basin known as the Cold Creek purchase. The land, located in the upper Cold Creek watershed, includes three parcels for a total of 487.5 acres that will be added to the National Forest System of lands for conservation and public enjoyment.

Snow Trails

Marked route follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road for 3 to 6 miles. The terrain has gentle, rolling slopes. Cabin Creek Road south of Truckee on Highway 89. The unmarked trailhead is 1 mile from the highway. Limited parking is available in a road cut, when plowed.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Easy | (530) 582-7892 or parks.ca.gov

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

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Easy to advanced | (530) 994-3401 or fs.usda.gov

The survey will help the Center assess the health of Tahoe’s economy, develop strategies for economic recovery and help make the region’s economy more resilient and inclusive. The survey findings will be shared with the public, local elected officials, business and nonprofit communities, and community leaders. The survey is also available in Spanish. | Survey tahoeprosperity.org

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Marked routes with 110 miles of groomed trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Overnight camping OK in parking area. Heavy use.*

PETER GRUBB HUT & CASTLE PEAK

Moderate to advanced | clairtappaanlodge.com A marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north. Follow unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. Overnight parking available at the Sno-Park*. For overnight stays at the hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM Easy to strenuous

Unmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway.

BLACKWOOD CANYON Easy to advanced

The meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed) or through the meadows. 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, steep bowls and many roads. Limited parking.*

MEEKS MEADOWS Easy | fs.usda.gov

Meeks Meadows on the West Shore off Highway 89 offers a vast area to ski. The trailhead is across from the Meeks Bay Fire Station; look for the log cabin with red trim. Follow the U.S. Forest Service road or meander through the meadow and down to Meeks Creek.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982 or parks.ca.gov The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. Guided tours and programs. Parking fee. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Sno-park on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Much of Hope Valley is open to snowmobiling, but some areas are not; stay in designated areas. Ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) and Tamarack Lake (1 mile) and groomed routes to Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) and Forestdale (3.5 miles). Stage from Hope Valley Sno-Park.*

Easy to moderate

RATTLESNAKE

TAYLOR CREEK

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.*

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 to Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to access the Tallac Historic Trail.*

BROCKWAY SUMMIT & MARTIS PEAK Easy to advanced

Brockway Summit off Highway 267 offers an abundance of areas to ski with turnouts on both sides of the highway where Nordic skiers and snowshoers can follow logging and utility roads. For snowmobilers, the best access and limited parking about one-quarter mile north of Brockway Summit below the top of Highway 267 on the Truckee side. No groomed trails, but many old lumber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy to moderate

WEST SHORE

An unmarked route follows the road to the creek bottom. Lateral roads offer many side trips. Trailhead at Sagehen Summit on the west side of Highway 89, 8 miles north of Truckee. Limited parking.

Easy to moderate

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On Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. South side designated for skiers and snowshoers, while the north side is designated for snowmobilers. Heavy weekend use.

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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.

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YUBA PASS

Easy to advanced | fs.usda.gov The route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the first mile before branching off. For skiers and snowshoers, the route goes north for 2 miles with views of the Sierra Valley, then leads west for 1 mile and rejoins the snowmobile trail. For a short loop, go south (a left) on the snowmobile route back to Yuba Pass. Alternately, you can continue west through a meadow for 1.5 miles, then head south (a left) onto the Lunch Creek Ski Trail 1.25 miles, then north (a left) on 3 Knobs Trail for 1.5 miles. 3 Knobs Trail ends back at the snowmobile trail. Snowmobilers can head north from the branch 1 mile in and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bassett’s or north to Gold Lake. This route offers a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Basin. More than 100 miles of trails. Take Highway 89 north of Truckee, and then take Highway 49 to Yuba Pass. Trailhead parking is 6 miles east of Bassett’s Station.*

* SNO-PARK PERMIT REQUIRED; (916) 324-1222 OR OHV.PARKS.CA.GOV/SNOPARKS.

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OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org A 2-mile trail runs beside Squaw Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Squaw. Electric assist OK. TART SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

AL TAHOE BOULEVARD Easy | 3.2 miles RT Connections Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) and Pioneer Trail with access to Lake Tahoe Community College.

EAST SHORE

EAST SHORE TRAIL Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Electric assist OK. Paid parking. TART NORTH SHORE

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH Easy | 6 miles RT The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Limited parking.

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INCLINE VILLAGE Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us Walking path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Paved between both intersections of Southwood Blvd. Boot packed between east intersection of Southwood Blvd. and Country Club Drive. TART

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

Easy | 7 miles RT Section cleared along Sawmill Road starting at Lake Tahoe Boulevard then connects to run along Highway 89 to Meyers ending at Luther Pass Road.

SIERRA BOULEVARD Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Barbara Avenue.

Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us Runs along Lake Tahoe Boulevard and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. Electric assist OK. TART

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NATIONAL AVENUE

Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Boulevard.

Easy | 1.8 miles RT Starts on shore of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and continues up National Avenue past Grey Lane. Parking at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. TART

PINE DROP TRAIL Easy | 3 miles RT | northtahoeparks.com Located at North Tahoe Regional Park the trail connects to to Pinedrop Lane off Highway 267. Parking fee.

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Grove Street. Electric assist OK. Section from Dollar Hill to Fulton Crescent bootpacked only. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Squaw Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Squaw Valley Road. Electric assist OK. TART

Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Pioneer Trail.

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DONNER PASS ROAD Easy | 5.4 miles RT Runs through the heart of the town of Truckee from the west end to historic downtown Truckee.

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. Electric assist OK. TART

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DONNER PASS ROAD TO MOUSEHOLE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Runs along Highway 89 connecting Donner Pass Road to the Mousehole.

JOEGER DRIVE Easy | 1.2 miles RT Connects from Soaring Way and runs along Joeger Drive to River View Sports Park.

STEVENS LANE TO ALDER DRIVE Easy | 2 miles RT Runs from Stevens Lane along Donner Pass Road, turns down Rue Ivy to connect to Alder Drive. Park at U.S. Forest Service office on Stevens Lane.

TROUT CREEK TRAIL Moderate | 3 miles RT Wooded path from Trout Creek Park (paid parking) in downtown Truckee to Northwoods Boulevard (parking free).

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TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL Easy | 10 miles RT | tdrpd.org Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street. Electric assist OK. TART

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The Winter Games Opening Ceremony is set for Feb. 4, and the Tahoe-Reno region is sending local athletes in pursuit of Gold to Beijing, China, for the XXIV Winter Olympic Games. For details on the Olympics and the athletes, visit olympic.org or teamusa.org. The Winter Games will be aired on NBC, with coverage also available on the Olympic Channel at olympicchannel.com.

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US Alpine Ski Team spring training at Mammoth Mountain

Alpine Skiing Alpine skiing (sometimes referred to as downhill skiing) is one of the signature competitions at the Winter Olympics. Competitors regularly reach speeds of up to 152 km/h (95 mph), all while navigating a winding course full of sharp turns and soaring jumps. There are 11 events in the Alpine competition at the Games, with 33 medals up for grabs.

Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing is one of the original Winter Olympic sports, having been first contested at the inaugural Winter Games in 1924. The only cross-country events held at those Games in Chamonix were the men’s 50km and 18km competitions, but there will be 12 events in the competition in Beijing, with 36 medals to be won.

Freestyle After first featuring as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Calgary Games, Freestyle Skiing was introduced to the Winter Olympic in 1992, with ski cross, halfpipe and slope-style added to the competition format over the years. There are 13 events in freestyle skiing at Beijing 2022, including two new events: men’s and women’s freestyle skiing Big Air and mixed team freestyle skiing aerials.

Snowboarding Snowboarding is one of the newer events at the Winter Olympics, having been first included at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. There are 11 events in the snowboard competition at Beijing 2022, including mixed team snowboard cross, which will be making its Winter Olympic debut after featuring at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. Courtesy International Olympic Committee, olympics.com

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Jamie Anderson

Travis Ganong

Hannah Halvorsen

Age: 31 Sport: Snowboarding Event/Discipline: Slopestyle | Big Air Hometown: South Lake Tahoe Home Mountain/Team: Sierra-at-Tahoe Olympic Experience: 2014, 2018 About: Anderson learned to snowboard at Sierra-at-Tahoe when she was 9 years old. Anderson has garnered 19 career medals and is the most decorated woman in the history of Winter X Games snowboarding history. She has back-toback slopestyle wins plus a big air silver medal from the 2018 Olympics. The 31-year-old has always been known for her consistency and technicality; her progressive bag of tricks now includes several variations of double corks. Anderson is coming off a 2020-21 season in which she swept the slopestyle and big air events at the X Games and she’ll have medal opportunities in both those disciplines at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Age: 33 Sport: Alpine Skiing Event/Discipline: Downhill | Super G Hometown: Alpine Meadows Home Mountain/Team: Team Palisades Tahoe Olympic Experience: 2014 z About: Ganong is a 2015 World Championship silver medalist. When he isn’t on the slopes, he loves mountain biking, hiking, backpacking and surfing. He also enjoys spending time on Lake Tahoe, where he sails, paddleboards, swims and boats. He loves to cook delicious food and helps run Pacific Crest Coffee Co. in Truckee.

Age: 25 Sport: Cross-Country Skiing Event/Discipline: Cross-Country Cross Freestyle | Sprint Classic | 5-Kilometer Freestyle | Nordic Mixed Team Hometown: Truckee Team: Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy Olympic Experience: Olympic debut About: Halvorsen was introduced to skiing at 2 years old while growing up in Truckee. She started racing at age 11 and has competed in four Junior Nationals, three U18 Nations’ Cups and the Winter Youth Olympic Games. Halvorsen currently lives in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2019 she was hit by a car and suffered multiple injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Hannah enjoys reading. She volunteers Sunday mornings at Bean’s Café, a homeless shelter in Anchorage.

Bryce Bennett

Keely Cashman

Nina O’Brien

Age: 29 Sport: Alpine Skiing Event/Discipline: Downhill Hometown: Truckee Home Mountain/Team: Team Palisades Tahoe Olympic Experience: 2018 About: Bennett is ranked 7th in the world in downhill. When he is off the slopes, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, backpacking, mountain biking and golfing.

Age: 22 Sport: Alpine Skiing Event/Discipline: Super-G | Slalom | Giant Slalom | Parallel Mixed Team Hometown: Strawberry Home Mountain/Team: Palisades Tahoe Olympic Experience: Olympic debut About: Cashman’s most notable athletic accomplishments are: 4th World Juniors alpine combined, 1st U.S. National Giant Slalom and third in the NorAm Cup overall standings. She plays the guitar and ukulele. When she’s not skiing, she fly fishes, paddleboards, hunts, cooks, road bikes and dirt bikes.

Age: 24 years Sport: Alpine Skiing Event/Discipline: Giant Slalom | Slalom Hometown: San Francisco Home Mountain/Team: Palisades Tahoe, Burke Mountain Academy Team Olympic Experience: Olympic debut About: O’Brien had the best season of her career in 202021, grabbing a career-best ninth in slalom and a top 10 in the giant slalom at the World Championships. She ended up ranked 15th in giant slalom on the World Cup start list. When she is not skiing or studying, she loves hiking, biking, watching documentaries and collaging. She is also involved with Voice in Sport, a community to elevate women’s voices in sport. O’Brien is majoring in economics and learning German at Dartmouth.

Note: The athletes featured here were officially named to Team USA as of press time for this edition. Some additional athletes may be added to the team before the start of the Games. Information on athlete bios was provided by Team USA, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team.

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JC Schoonmaker

Age: 21 Sport: Cross-Country Skiing Event/Discipline: Freestyle Sprint Home: Tahoe City Home Mountain/Team: Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy Olympic Experience: Olympic debut About: Schoonmaker is the 2022 U.S. Freestyle Sprint Champion. He was named to the National Collegiate AllAcademic Ski Team by the U.S. Collegiate Ski Coaches Association. He finished second in the freestyle and seventh in the classic races at the RMISA Invitational in Utah. When he is not skiing, you might find him swinging from a Donner Lake rope swing, hanging out with friends or playing basketball.

Luke Winters

Age: 24 Sport: Alpine Skiing Event/Discipline: Slalom | Giant Slalom Hometown: Gresham, Ore. Home Mountain/Team: Sugar Bowl Academy Olympic Experience: Olympic debut About: Winters scored his first national championship title, landing on the top of the podium in alpine combined at Sugarloaf, Maine. This was followed by his second national title in slalom at Waterville Valley, N.H. He recently earned his pilot’s license.

David Wise

Age: 31 Sport: Freestyle skiing Event/ Discipline: Freeski Pro Halfpipe Hometown: Reno, Nev. Olympic Experience: 2014, 2018 About: Wise is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. He has won six Grand Prix, six World Cups, three X Games and one Freeski World Championship in his skiing career. Wise, a father of two, and Reno native began skiing at age 3. He claimed his first national title at age 15 and turned pro three years later.

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ahoe is packed with family fun outings, outdoor adventures to enjoy with the kids, places to take the kids to enjoy local history, and scores of events and live music. But if you don’t read every edition of Tahoe Weekly in print or at TheTahoeWeekly.com, follow us on social media or subscribe to our free e-edition, you’re missing out on a lot of what Tahoe has to offer. I started putting together our Ultimate Tahoe Bucket List 15 years ago sharing some of our favorite things to do in the Tahoe Sierra. It will take you many visits to Tahoe to even put a dent in this list (maybe even a few seasons), but that’s just another good reason to visit us again and again.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 1. Take the family snowshoeing at a local resort. Don’t forget snacks.

9. Participate in more than one winter sport in a day.

2. Make a backyard sled run or two.

10. Enjoy Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe.

3. Visit a local sled hill.

11. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park.

4. Tube at the local ski areas – the runs are long and fast, and many will even take you back to the top. Find a list in this edition.

12. Take a full-moon snowshoe tour. 13. Snowshoe in Tahoe Meadows or Chickadee Ridge.

5. Ski or snowboard at as many Tahoe area ski resorts as you can this season.

14. Play in the snow on the beach at Lake Tahoe.

6. Take a cross-country skiing lesson.

15. Walk along a paved trail along Lake Tahoe or the Truckee River. Check out our Winter Paths in this edition.

7. Download the U.S. Forest Service’s Junior Snow Ranger book and help your child earn a badge. 8. Enjoy snowshoeing at the state parks; you only pay for parking: Donner Memorial State Park, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Van Sickle Bi-State Park and Sand Harbor State Park (yes, it’s open in winter), to name a few.

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16. Go ice skating at a local rink; some are even free. Find a local ice skating rink in this edition. 17. Search for animal tracks in the snow and try to identify them.

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19. Visit the KidZone Museum in Truckee.

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20. Take a trip to Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Mountain.

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21. Check out the weeklong Kid-ORama returning this year from Feb. 19 to 26 at Palisades Tahoe. 22. Explore kid-friendly environmental displays at U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village, Nev.

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23. Explore a local museum. Read Sightseeing in this edition. 24. Spend time at a local library. 25. Check out a book from the book vending machine from the Incline Village Library.

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26. See how many SnowFest! events you can attend. Held Feb. 25 to March 6. 27. Visit an indoor climbing gym.

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28. Make a splash at one of the local indoor pools.

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29. Catch a snowflake on your tongue. Borges Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor

30. Drink lots of hot chocolate. 31. Compare hot chocolate at your favorite coffee shops or restaurants. 32. Make frozen bubbles outside when the temperature dips below freezing. 33. Capture snowflakes for the Stories in the Snow citizen science project. 34. Make a snowman or snow angel.

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35. Play board games together. 36. Bake cookies. Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe

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37. Read your favorite books. 38. Cut out paper snowflakes. 39. Sip hot apple cider by a fire. 40. Put together puzzles. 41. Watch the snow fall. 42. Practice making snowballs. 43. Have a friendly snowball fight. 44. Take in the fresh air and relax. You’re on vacation. 45. Ditch the car; it will only irritate you. Take local transit or local ski shuttles to the resorts. Walk anywhere you can.

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Blizzard Mountain offers two lift-accessible snow tubing lanes, snow play and sledding area.

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400-foot-long groomed tube run on Ski Run Blvd. First-come, first-served.

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Two locations at Tahoe Paradise & Stateline, Nev. Reserve online.

At Truckee River Regional Park. Skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

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TRUCKEE & BEYOND

(775) 831-0494

State park open for snow play. Bring equipment. Parking fee. Opening TBA

BOREAL MOUNTAIN rideboreal.com

Tubing open to everyone 42” and taller; smaller children are limited to snow play area only. Personal sleds not permitted. Night sessions available. Reserve online.

HOPE VALLEY AREA

CARSON PASS (209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

DONNER SKI RANCH donnerskiranch.com

Tubing hills with moving carpet.

HOPE VALLEY (775) 882-2766

Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road. Bring equipment.*

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558

South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit. Bring equipment.*

MEISS MEADOW (209) 295-4251

Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Bring equipment.*

KINGVALE RESORT

(530) 427-5090 | kingvaleresort.com Snow park open Friday-Monday. Bring sleds. Plastic sleds available to buy. Tubes not allowed. Parking & snow park fee, cash only.

NORTH SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring equipment.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA northstarcalifornia.com TART

SODA SPRINGS

MOUNT ROSE Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals not available this season. TART

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com

Sledding & cross-country trails. Rentals available. Clubhouse. Reserve online. TART

skisodasprings.com Mountain Adventure offers kids tubing carousel, all-age tubing, Snow Jeep rides, Start Park, snow play area and mini snowmobiles. Reserve online.

TAHOE DONNER

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Ctr. No personal sleds. Reserve online.

YUBA PASS

(530) 994-3401 Highway 49 at Yuba Pass. Bring equipment.*

WEST SHORE

OLYMPIC VALLEY

PALISADES TAHOE

(530) 452-4511 | palisadestahoe.com Tubing area. TART

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600

Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment.*

SQUAW VALLEY PARK placer.ca.gov

Free snowplay area. Free parking to access cleared walking paths in Olympic Valley to Tahoe City. Bring equipment. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages. Reserve online.

HOMEWOOD ADVENTURE CENTER

ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN

(530) 659-7217 | adventuremountaintahoe.com On top of Echo Summit with machine-groomed sledding, tubing & snowplay. First-come, first-served.

ECHO LAKE

(530) 525-2992 | skihomewood.com

At Homewood Mountain Resort with Magic Carpet. Reserve online. Opening TBA

TAHOE CITY

Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment. TART

(530) 644-2324 Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road. Bring equipment.*

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. * Sno-park permits required. Go to ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

North Tahoe & Truckee: laketahoetransit.com (TART) | South Tahoe: tahoetransportation.org

January 26-February 8, 2022

Fun

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

Tips for Family Time on the Snow BY M I C H E L L E A L L E N

e prepared for snow conditions and getting the kids ready for a day spent outside are essential to ensuring that everyone has a fun time in Tahoe. Here’s some of our tips for helping make your day the best it can be. Find more information on snow safety in Ski California’s Mountain Safety Guide for skiers and snowboarders.

USE COMMON SENSE Teach kids to be respectful and to use common sense. Explain how their actions affect others and their decisions can either prevent or cause an accident.

SET THE TONE Get children excited about skiing and snowboarding. Show them photos or videos of yourself or other people participating in snow sports. If you ski or ride, tell them what you enjoy about it. Kids of any age can have a hard time getting motivated but if you are excited, they might be, too. But be careful not to oversell it or your kid might go into stimulation overload and lose interest.

PICK THE RIGHT CONDITIONS

Riding the Disney chairlift at Sugar Bowl ski resort

Avoid taking them during bad weather, especially if they are new to snow sports. If their first experience is during a rainstorm or in below-freezing temperatures, they might not want to go skiing or

snowboarding again. Choose a sunny and mild day. Children will stay more focused on learning and not on how miserably cold or wet they feel.

HELMETS ARE A NECESSITY It might be the most important piece of equipment. Wearing a helmet will help prevent a major head injury if your child falls or is involved in a collision.

TEACH KIDS TO READ SIGNS Show your child how to find and read informational and directional signage. Children should know how to read a trail map and learn how to navigate the trail system. Show them signs, flags, ropes and disks posted to mark obstacles, slow zones, lift areas and trail difficulty and direction.

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the damaging effects of the sun. Sun exposure at higher elevations can quickly cause burns to the skin and eyes. On the snow, people are exposed to twice the amount of sunlight, directly from the sun and from the sunlight’s reflection off the snow. Wearing goggles or sunglasses can protect the eyes from damage. The intensity of the sun can be especially harmful to kids’ eyes and anyone with light-colored eyes.

A snack or meal that includes protein, carbohydrates and fat, like a multigrain bagel with cream cheese or nut butter, will provide the energy needed to keep them going. Avoid sugary foods and drinks. The sugar creates a short spike in energy followed by physical and mental exhaustion. On-the-mountain snacks are important, too. I stash snacks in my son’s jacket pocket so he can nibble on something between runs. Although high-sugar snacks are not ideal, I sometimes give him gummy bears for continued motivation.

CLOTHING MATTERS

Apply sunscreen every two hours to exposed skin, including the tops of the ears, the bottom of the chin and the underside of the nose.

Layers of synthetic fabrics are the best choice for winter sports. A quick-drying base layer; insulting and breathable middle layer; waterproof, windproof outer layer; waterproof, insulated gloves and warm, breathable socks will keep him or her warm and dry and will help prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

CHECK EQUIPMENT

STAY POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING

Make sure all components are working properly. If you are not sure how to check your child’s equipment, have a professional check it out. This includes skis, snowboards, bindings, boots, sleds, snowshoes and helmets. Failing equipment can cause injury.

Let them enjoy their time skiing or snowboarding and avoid pushing them farther than they are ready to go. If they feel like it is a chore or a demand, they will be less likely to stay interested. Consider enrolling your kid in a few group lessons or a weekly camp program. They will learn the basics of skiing and snowboarding, body awareness and technique. n

WEAR SUNSCREEN

MAKE GOOD FOOD CHOICES Hot chocolate is a staple of a young skier’s or riders’ diet but save it for when he or she needs a break to warm up. Before they hit the trails, feed them foods that will sustain them during outdoor winter exercise for several hours.

For the complete Mountain Safety Guide, the Skier & Rider Responsibility Code and other safety topics such as chairlift safety, visit skicalifornia.org.

Little rippers hit the slopes at Sierra-at-Tahoe

January 26-February 8, 2022 FUN & GAMES

Horoscopes

Puzzles

FIRE

EARTH

AIR

WATER

Michael O’Connor, Life Coach Astrologer | SunStarAstrology.com

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Focusing to establish some semblance of stability and security amidst uncertainty is a common theme these days. In some respects, you want to escape altogether but you may also realize that you have to summon courage and confront your fears and doubts. Overcoming overwhelm countered by fixed perspectives will require inner quiet to overcome.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) Shaking, sifting and sorting close to home is having an impact on your relationships. Positively, this is serving to deepen your commitments. Mercury still retrograde in Capricorn is not helping matters regarding your focus. So, keep your imagination in check this week and focus to adapt to the steady stream of changes.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) A time of inward retreat should be evident by now. You may still feel compelled to keep up on things on the world stage, as much as that is possible given so many conflicting reports. Taking a break from these too will become progressively more appealing as well. An expansive urge continues, yet it is also directing you to mystic waters.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) A mix of ambitious impulse and revolutionary fervor is rocking your world now. On one hand, you seek returns for past efforts. This is probably the stronger focus. On the other hand, you want to lend support to movements that counter oppression. Somewhere in the middle, you may be wondering how you can stimulate new streams of income.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) One way or another, you are determined to be seen and heard. Desires for power and influence are featured. You will push and plow as necessary and will not be too concerned regarding any broken china. The Lunar Node in your sign since January 18 has likely already activated and noticeable increase in your resolve.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) An awakening wants to occur. However, it may be occurring subconsciously and you may therefore not be aware of it. You might have to make a more concerted effort. This focus will only last a few weeks so it is up to you. It includes not just seeing a bigger picture but also laying claim to a new sense of identity and/or self-concept. This is your cue, but the rest is up to you.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) A process of deep change and transformation continues. The deeper aspects of this began a couple of years ago, specifically. Yet, now it is receiving a new impulse that will invariably manifest as a strong, clear, perhaps even visceral shift that includes a change of values and priorities. Finding new meaning in important relationships is a central focus.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Changes on relationship fronts continue to roll-in. Positively, these are contributing to making commitments to new levels of professional success, or to your social status and reputation in general. This will steadily emerge as a priority. Venus turning direct will make this more evident but it may take until midMarch to really take effect.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) A steady stream of change affecting your daily rhythms and lifestyle in general continues. Hopefully, this process is having the effect of raising your awareness and overall vibration. In this time of trial and tribulation affecting the entire world, it is extra challenging to feel chipper and cheerful. So, to feel less weight, focus on living more simply.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) The added influence of Pisces due to Jupiter’s presence there is destined to increase your focus on health, generally. More specifically, it emphasizes spiritual themes. Questions about the meaning of life and perhaps of the soul may be on your mind. Alternately, you may be wondering what is real and what is illusion; a mystic calling.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) We live in complex and confusing times and you may be feeling the full weight of it. It can be difficult to know whether the complexities are coming from within, without or both. The likely answer is both. Yet, you may also be experiencing a strange sense of liberation and euphoria even, a feeling like a benevolent spirit is close by and protecting you.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) A visionary march towards the future reveals a sense of adventure. Managing financial responsibilities may be among the more complicated areas, yet you are otherwise bound and determined. The time has come to bring some of your dreams down to the ground of reality. A learning curve is indicated so at least be watching and listening for clues.

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L I B R A RY E X PA N D S AC C E S S TO B O O K S BY K AY L A A N D E R S O N

must admit, I have a special affinity for libraries. Ever since I learned how to read, I’ve been visiting them and even now as an adult, every time I walk into the library and come out with a handful of books it feels like Christmas. Suffice it to say, since I moved to Tahoe, I go to the Incline Village Library regularly. I go at least once a week to either pick up books I have on hold or cruise the aisles looking for DVDs, new releases and bestsellers in the Lucky Day selection. When the library closed in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic, it was difficult to not have access to books. And I’m not the only one. A lot of Washoe County residents young and old visit the library to use computers, sit in on story time or find their next favorite read. However, I’ve always been impressed at how the Washoe County Library System could adapt and in the months that followed, it quickly kept its patrons entertained and educated through its virtual events and the Libby App (with which library cardholders can access eBooks and audiobooks online). Eventually, the library reopened slowly with its grab-n-go pickup shelf before opening fully as county and state mandates allowed. That’s why its new offering is so exciting. A book vending machine, filled with more than 200 materials of kids’ books, Lucky Day selections and bilingual selections, was installed. People now can get books 24/7 in the rain, snow or shine. The idea came about when Washoe

“We’re trying to provide better access to library materials in rural areas. Whenever you want a book, you can get it.”

~ Jeff Scott

County Library System was working on its reopening plans. Library director Jeff Scott had conversations with the Washoe County commissioners in January 2021 about how to better use Incline Village Library. Most of the other libraries in Reno and Sparks are open seven days a week, but Incline Village Library is open five. Weekend hours were offered, but it was discovered that more people came in on the weekdays. Scott remembered how successful the book machine had been when he worked at Tulare County Library in California a decade before he moved to Northern Nevada. 20

“The Rusty Ramblers” sculptures. | Kayla Anderson

Truckee public art catalog The Town of Truckee has put together a Public Art Inventory, cataloging more than 100 pieces of public art within the town. The project was co-produced by the Public Art Commission of Truckee and former PACT commissioner Jean Fournier. The slideshow of the catalog is available for download on the Town’s website. Read more about Truckee’s extensive public art in Tahoe Weekly’s public art tour of Truckee available at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | townoftruckee.com

the art s The new book vending machine at the Incline Village Library. | John Crockett, Incline Village Library

“In 2010 or so we put a machine near Cutler Elementary School in Tulare County. Hundreds of kids cleared out the 300-book machine in the first day,” Scott says. “We carried mostly children’s materials because adults are more picky. They want the bestsellers; whereas kids are more drawn to the cover of a book.” Due to the success of the book machine, Tulare County Library ended up installing five machines: three near schools and two outside of its libraries. Scott believed that installing a book machine in Incline Village made sense and he could track visitor traffic and usage. Fortunately, Washoe library system had some money for it. “We had some budget excess. In March 2020, we pulled back services; being closed we expected our budget could decrease the next year, so we were careful about expenditures. But then we received extra funding from the property tax increase and as home values went up, the county budget went up. And legislation provided additional support for counties to make them whole,” Scott says. Washoe County Library System used the excess budget to buy a new commuter

van for book deliveries, expanded its library service hours and spent $30,000 for the new book machine. The Incline Village Library received the machine in late November 2021; it became available for the public to use in mid-January. The machine looks like a regular vending machine. It’s located in the small alcove outside of the front entrance to the library, to the right and under a permanent awning to protect it from the elements. Scott believes that the machine will appeal to residents, parents and visitors who have library cards with reciprocal borrowing agreements in place with the Washoe County Library System. However, the library’s evolution doesn’t stop there. Plans are in the works to introduce a bookmobile this May, consisting of a four-person transit van converted with shelving that can be driven to events and homebound readers. “We’re trying to provide better access to library materials in rural areas. Whenever you want a book, you can get it,” Scott says. Incline Village Library is located at 845 Alder Ave. in Incline Village, Nev. | washoecountylibrary.us n

Cathy McClelland art exhibit For Goodness Sake | Truckee | Jan. 26-March 8 12 p.m. | goodnesssake.org

Diamond Cut Video Competition Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village Jan. 26-March 20 | (775) 832-1177, diamondpeak.com

FOREST=FIRE Exhibition TD Community Recreation Center | Truckee Jan. 26-Jan. 30 8 a.m. | nevadacountyarts.org

Simply Sand Harbor Watercolor Workshop with Dana Childs North Tahoe Arts | Kings Beach | Jan. 29

12-2:30 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, square.link

Writers in the Woods - Gina Frangello Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village Feb. 4-5

5 p.m. | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

January 26-February 8, 2022 HISTORY

The Brutal Winter of 1951-52 PA R T I I I BY M A R K M c L AU G H L I N

ven after 70 years, when it comes to blockbuster winters remembered for sheer impact, 1951-52 is still the one to beat. Potent storms pummeled the Tahoe Sierra with 68 feet of total snowfall measured at Donner Pass. One incident that made national headlines across the United States was the entrapment of 226 passengers and crew aboard the luxury streamliner “City of San Francisco.” Powerful engines and cuttingedge technology earned it the moniker “a train of superlatives,” but on Sunday, Jan. 13, 1952, the 15-car passenger train was hopelessly caught in deep snow near Yuba Gap, west of Donner Pass. The following day, after 24-hours of unrelenting blizzard conditions, Southern Pacific Railroad employees were out trying to clear the line. Engineer Rolland “Rolly” Raymond was part of a team operating three rotaries that were cutting toward the snowbound train. When the engineers reached within a quarter mile of the buried streamliner, they climbed down from their machines to discuss strategy. Shortly after they had fired up the engines again in preparation for a final assault, a huge avalanche crashed down on the tracks killing Raymond as he prepared to climb up to his seat in the engineer’s cab. All three rotaries were smashed and disabled, but the other crewmen survived the slide protected inside their plows. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the third day of entrapment, Dr. Larry Nelson, a Truckee-based physician, reached the train by dogsled and Sno-Cat with additional medical supplies. The canine team was led by a Samoyed dog named Rex. Known as The Blizzard King,

For the first time since the introduction of automobiles, all roads from California to northern Nevada and southern Oregon were shut down by the Alaskan-bred storm system. A veteran highway superintendent exclaimed, “It’s a white hell. Everything’s down. It’s a big blizzard with no beginning and no end.” By now the wire services had the story and the snowbound streamliner was national news. In another example of the seemingly endless fascination with the Donner Party and cannibalism, some reporters openly wondered if the passengers on board were suffering the same grisly fate. To help prepare for an eventual evacuation, a relief train brought in 30 railroad section hands of Mexican descent. These men braved the storm in the dark to shovel the drifts burying the streamliner. This same crew also shoveled and stamped down snow for 1,300 feet so able-bodied people could reach the truck and car convoy waiting for them on a newly plowed Highway 40. One passenger recalled, “In the middle of the night, in a howling blizzard, those men were out there singing [in Spanish] while they shoveled snow away from the windows. It’s impossible to describe how good they made us feel!” After five days of white-out conditions, the killer storm finally broke on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Wasting no time, relief parties rushed in for the rescue. The cold and weary passengers hobbled to safety along the tracks while the sick and weak were tobogganed or carried in stretchers. Thanks to the efforts of many, including two rescu-

There had been six heart attacks by that time and at least one drug addict had gone berserk and been locked in a compartment for safety. There were also cases of frostbite, exhaustion and a plethora of imagined ailments as the trapped passengers slowly lost their grip on reality.

Rex had a reputation for heroic rescues of snowbound travelers and injured plane crash victims on Donner Pass. Despite blinding conditions and intense snowfall rates, Rex led the sled to the train without mishap. A brief lull in the wind allowed a Coast Guard helicopter crew to lower more parcels of food, a radio transmitter and another physician to the stranded train. The medical assistance was desperately needed. There had been six heart attacks by that time and at least one drug addict had gone berserk and been locked in a compartment for safety. There were also cases of frostbite, exhaustion and a plethora of imagined ailments as the trapped passengers slowly lost their grip on reality. Fortunately, they were unaware that another 8 feet of fresh snow was piling up on top of the train.

ers who died in the struggle, all the passengers and crew survived their three-day ordeal snowbound in the Tahoe Sierra. Railroad and highway crews exerted tremendous energy and showed exemplary determination to help the trapped train passengers during the storm. Many of these grizzled and red-eyed warriors worked 70 hours straight plowing road and track. The “City of San Francisco” remained mired in its icy tomb for several more days until an army of 300 workmen and a giant train crane could finally free the $3 million transcontinental streamliner. For 72 consecutive hours with little rest, Pershing Jay Gold, a 33-year-old employee of Pacific, Gas & Electric, made repeated trips to deliver food and water to the snowbound train. It was a challenging physical effort fighting through the loose snow and it was too much for Gold. Only

TOP: Utility crews on snowshoes dig out trans-Sierra power lines near Soda Springs. | Courtesy Max Porter ABOVE: Korea-bound U.S. soldier carries a child from the snowbound “City of San Francisco.” | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

Gold himself knew that he was risking his life with such exertion due to a preexisting heart condition. Shortly after the passengers were taken from the train, Gold suffered a fatal heart attack and died. An autopsy indicated that he had also been suffering from bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy for several days, but he had never complained. PG&E awarded Gold posthumously its highest decoration “for courage and extreme heroism.” Truckee’s Dr. Nelson also paid tribute by stating, “His unselfish, heroic devotion to his fellow man marked Jay Gold as one in a million.” While newspapers focused on the dramatic train rescue, mountain communities were getting hammered. Conditions got so bad that on Jan. 9, 1,200 marines bivouacked at Pickel Meadows (Sonora Pass) for a winter survival training course were evacuated. In mid-January an avalanche struck the Twin Bridges Resort near Echo Summit killing two women. Rural hamlets in Plumas County were especially hard hit. The town of Portola nearly ran out of meat, eggs and milk. Grocers rationed their remaining provisions.

California governor Earl Warren ordered an air drop of much-needed medical supplies for the Western Pacific Hospital located there. Large truck convoys carrying food and oil followed behind advancing plows and bulldozers. Little by little help was getting through. Stay tuned for the conclusion in our next edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. This article is an excerpt from Mark McLaughlin’s book, “Snowbound: Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra.” n

Read the first two parts of the series and about Rex the Blizzard King at TheTahoeWeekly.com 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.

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Three Dog Night R I D I N G T H E RO C K ‘ N ’ RO L L ROA D A H E A D BY S E A N M C A L I N D I N

Feb. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

anny Hutton is hanging out at the Laurel Canyon pad he bought from Alice Cooper. Full of goodwill, free spirit and humor, Hutton’s been busy recording Three Dog Night’s 13th studio album, “The Road Ahead,” at his home studio with a little help from his sons. It’s the first one since 1983. “There’s just about every different style on there,” says the 79-year-old artist and early psychedelic socialite. “A lot of intricate parts, like Brian would do.” He’s talking about Brian Wilson, sonic architect of The Beach Boys. Hutton befriended him in 1965 when he was head of Hanna Barbera’s recording division writing nascent Flower Power melodies for kids’ television programs. A cartoon cameo as a long-haired pop singer on the

“When you’re young and naïve, you think you know it all. All I can say is, I’m almost 80. I’ve been around the block and we’re still out here doing this. I am really, really happy with my life now.” ~ Danny Hutton 141st episode of “The Flintstones,” in which Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm become bubblegum pop stars in Fred’s bad dream, accompanied the release of Hutton’s first single, “Roses and Rainbows.” While the song’s popularity never fully blossomed, it led to an opening slot for Sonny and Cher not long after “I Got You Babe” hit No. 1. Hutton was suddenly singing in front of thousands of people. He moved to Laurel Canyon with his neighbors Neil Young and Stephen Stills, who would come by to share songs. A consummate L.A. scenester, Hutton invited Elton John — on his earliest U.S. performance at the Troubadour — then spiked his dinner at Billy James’ Black Rabbit Inn with cocaine so he would stay up all night entertaining friends on piano at his house on Lookout Mountain. He was present in the studio for the recording sessions of The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds,” considered one of the greatest psychedelic albums of all-time. “I sat there like a fly on the wall,” he says. “I was there when [Brian Wilson] did ‘God Only Knows.’ He did things that were so incredible I thought would be a huge part of the record and he’d put it in the background. He knew how to sonically

get stuff to marry like a puzzle.” In 1967, Hutton joined Chuck Negron and Cory Wells to form the three-part harmony at the heart of Three Dog Night. From 1969 to 1975, the smash group scored 21 consecutive Top 40 songs, including three No. 1 singles and 12 straight gold albums with hits such as, “Joy To The World,” “One” and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come).” They were one of the first acts after The Beatles to sell out stadium concerts in the U.S. While they were sometimes criticized for playing other people’s songs, Three Dog Night supported the careers of celebrated songwriters such as Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton through their creative arrangements and interpretations. “The critics were not kind to us,” says Hutton. “All I can say is that we’re still working and living very good lives. We were never a cover band. We resurrected songs.” The success and money led to decades of excess with Hutton leaving the group from

1975 to 1981 to manage punk bands and Negron succumbing to heroin addiction and living on the street before finding God and recovery. “There are lots of stories I can’t tell you,” says Hutton. “When you’re young and naïve, you think you know it all. All I can say is, I’m almost 80. I’ve been around the block and we’re still out here doing this. I am really, really happy with my life now. There are great moments in the past, but if I keep my health, I couldn’t be happier.” Although he penned half the songs on the new album, Hutton admits he never learned to read music. “Being a good typist doesn’t make you a good novelist,” says Hutton. “You can almost learn too much. They’ve lessoned all the spontaneity out of kids these days. I’ve kept an innocence in my chord structure that’s important.” Perhaps he learned a thing or two from the legends of classic rock he tripped with down the road before. “Social intelligence is more important than anything,” he says. “Get people

Lead singer Danny Hutton has spread “Joy To The World” with Three Dog Night for more than 50 years. | Steve Spatafore

around you that are better than you. Be the guy that phones them and sets it up.” Three Dog Night performs on Feb. 5 in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. “Playing live is being on a tight rope,” says Hutton. “Something is never going to be exactly like what you expect. It keeps me frisky. Every night, I can tell the audience wants us back.” | caesars.com n

Watch “Roses and Rainbows”on a 1965 episode of “The Flintstones”

Sean McAlindin is a writer and musician living in Truckee, who loves a secret powder stash just as much as a good jam. You can reach him at entertainment@ tahoethisweek.com. Other writings and original music are available at seanmcalindin.com.

January 26-February 8, 2022 THE LINEUP

live JANUARY 26 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

JANUARY 27 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. We Banjo 3 Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

JANUARY 28 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Live Apres Music Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 3-5 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee, 7 p.m. The California Honeydrops Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Robbie Gade All Stars Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Magic After Dark The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

JANUARY 29 | SATURDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. DJ Cat Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m. DJs at Big Blue View Bar Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood, 12-3 p.m. Rockin’ the Bowl Weekend Music Series Sugar Bowl, Norden, 1-4 p.m. Live Music in the Village Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, 1 p.m. Winter Music Series Northstar Village, Truckee, 2-5 p.m. Live Apres Music Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 3-5 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. The California Honeydrops Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Robbie Gade All Stars Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Mic Smith Duo Alibi Ale Works Public House, Incline Village, 9-11 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

JANUARY 30 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Rockin’ the Bowl Weekend Music Series Sugar Bowl, Norden, 1-4 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live DJ

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JANUARY 31 | MONDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 | TUESDAY Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2 | WEDNESDAY Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY 3 | THURSDAY Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m.

FEBRUARY 4 | FRIDAY Live Apres Music Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 3-5 p.m. Dylan Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m. Blü Egyptian RMU Truckee, Truckee, 7-10 p.m. North Mississippi Allstars Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. Jason King Band Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

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Delivery staff and volunteers are following best practices and wearing masks. Please follow social distancing and NOT interact. To sign-up or cancel, e-mail food@sierracommunityhouse.org or call 775-545-4083; Provide full name, address, phone number, birthdate, and number of people in the household.

FEBRUARY 5 | SATURDAY DJ Cat Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 12-2 p.m. DJs at Big Blue View Bar Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood, 12-3 p.m. Rockin’ the Bowl Weekend Music Series Sugar Bowl, Norden, 1-4 p.m. Live Music in the Village Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, 1 p.m. Winter Music Series Northstar Village, Truckee, 2-5 p.m. Live Apres Music Heavenly Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, 3-5 p.m. Three Dog Night Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live Music Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. Jason King Band Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

FEBRUARY 6 | SUNDAY Rockin’ the Bowl Weekend Music Series Sugar Bowl, Norden, 1-4 p.m. Music At The Pines Sierra Pines Resort, Sierraville, 2-5 p.m. Sunday Mountain Jam w/The Johnson Party Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee, 3 p.m. Pipe Down at North Lodge Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood, 3-5:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Live DJ Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

FEBRUARY 7 | MONDAY Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY 8 | TUESDAY Live Music McP’s Taphouse, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

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Fun, Family Friendly Food BY P R I YA H UT N E R

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES From the kitchen of Priya Hunter 3-4 large sweet potatoes, shredded 1 small onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten ¼ C flour 1 ½ t salt 1 t fresh ground pepper Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping Vegetable oil if frying

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats and grease lightly. (I use olive oil or avocado spray oil.) Mix ingredients in a bowl. Spoon on a baking sheet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. If frying on the stove top, heat 2 T of oil in a frying pan and spoon in the mixture. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and flip. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. Either way, serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.

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eeding a family can be challenging. Young children and finicky eaters can pose a dire dinner dilemma. Trying to keep your kids healthy during a pandemic is a concern on many minds. A balanced diet that includes vegetables (especially green, leafy vegetables), fresh fruits, quality protein and whole grains is the key to keeping kids well and healthy. Sushi | For many, sushi is a family favorite. Making sushi is a great way to include the kids in dinner activities. Seasoned sushi rice, nori, veggies and sushi-

Otherwise serve veggies on the side to accompany this family-friendly dinner. If anyone in the family is gluten- or dairysensitive, it’s easy to make a gluten- and dairy-free version of mac and cheese using gluten-free pasta and vegan cheese. Mexican | Mexican fare is excellent kid-friendly food. Quesadillas, nachos and guacamole are a big hit on the dinner table. Pizza | Pizza is another dinner kids love. Add veggies to pizza or try a cauliflower crust.

“ Eating vegetables can impart a battle of wills and frustrate any adult. Try tempura vegetables with dipping sauce, which might encourage them to eat zucchini or broccoli and the occasional green bean. ” grade fish are all you need to make a creative sushi dinner. Kids can pick and choose what they want to roll into their nori. Eat it like a cone, burrito or make pretty rolls. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi or a favorite dipping sauce. Spicy mayo or unagi sauce are fun alternatives. Roasted garlic edamame and a bowl of miso vegetable soup with tofu rounds out this delightful dinner. Macaroni and cheese | What kid doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? I try to sneak in a vegetable or protein every so often, but there is something about the purist version of mac and cheese that makes it the perfect winter meal. If the kids have a say and get involved, they might be willing to add a vegetable, which helps them enjoy the fruits of their labor. Spinach or broccoli is great added to this dish.

Easy kid favorites Other kid-friendly meals include pigs in a blanket, spaghetti and meatballs, fried chicken or homemade chicken nuggets. Use an air fryer or bake it for a healthier version with ranch dressing. Don’t forget any time is perfect for a grilled-cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato or chicken-noodle soup.

Veggies kids will love Let’s talk vegetables. Many young children will resist anything green. Eating vegetables can impart a battle of wills and frustrate any adult. Try tempura vegetables with dipping sauce, which might encourage them to eat zucchini or broccoli and the occasional green bean. Kale chips offer crunchy goodness. I make mine with olive oil, salt and nutritional yeast. Making chips out of

almost any vegetable is worth a try. Fried or breaded and baked zucchini with a creamy sauce can entice young palates. If you have a youngster open to eating anything, he or she will love these methods of preparing vegetables. And let’s face it, steamed vegetables are not that exciting — good for you, but still quite boring. Most kids love sweet potato pancakes with sour cream or baked sweet potato fries dipped in ranch dressing. Whole grains round out a balanced diet. Rice, pasta, oats and pearled couscous are good choices for kids. Quinoa is excellent for the diet but might be a hard sell for most kids. Berries, apples and oranges are always a hit. Dried mango or dried fruit is a healthy snack without refined sugar. Kids can make it at home in an oven, as well.

Cook with the kids Engaging young cooks to participate in creating menus and cooking dinner not only teaches them how to have a healthy relationship with food, but also gives them opportunity to learn how to use tools in the kitchen and become comfortable cooking. Taking them shopping helps teach them the value of food costs and how to choose the freshest products. n Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a local meal delivery and catering company. Priya has been creating and preparing meals from an early age. She has worked in the restaurant industry in New York City, attended catering school, and was the head chef and executive director of a nonprofit spiritual community in Florida. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com. Send your comments, story ideas and food tidbits to priya@tahoethisweek.com.

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rowing up vegetarian, I rarely ate this dish until I dated an Italian and experienced his mother’s cooking. Meatball Parmesan continues to be a family favorite. For the vegetarians in my family, I use a meat substitute.n

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Meatball Parmesan From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner 1 lb. ground beef or meat substitute ½ onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1/2 C breadcrumbs or panko 2 T fresh basil chopped

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1½ t kosher salt 1 t pepper 1 large jar marinara sauce or 2-3 C homemade marinara sauce 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, shredded ½ C parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mats. Lightly grease a 9-inch-by-9-inch glass baking dish. (I use olive oil spray.) Mix the first eight ingredients in a bowl, add a dash of marinara sauce and mix well. Roll into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes and roll onto other side, cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. In a glass baking dish, add a layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of meatballs. Cover with sauce, sprinkle parmesan cheese and a layer of mozzarella. End by topping with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with pasta of choice and garlic bread.

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WINE R IE S OF THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS

Frog’s Tooth Vineyards & Winery S TO RY BY BA R BA R A K E C K | P H OTO S BY J O H A N M A R T I N

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LEFT: Frog’s Tooth vineyards. ABOVE: Will Houle, assistant winemaker.

n auspicious observation would strike Larry Aderman every time he vacationed in California wine country, visiting its tasting rooms: “The people on the other side of the counter looked very happy doing their jobs.” Raised in the Finger Lakes wine region of upstate New York, Aderman had a passing familiarity with viniculture, but his professional focus lay elsewhere. That seriously started to change about a dozen years ago, when he and his wife Pamela bought an old house to rebuild in Calaveras County. By then they were living in the Bay Area, where they were working to build their business as manufacturer’s reps selling production equipment to electronics fabricators. On weekends in the Sierra Foothills, to take a break from construction the couple would venture down the hill to Murphys for Saturday afternoon wine tastings. Thus began their first foray into the wine business. “We asked if they could use any help in the tasting room,” Larry recalls, proceeding to enumerate how their involvement expanded from special events to bottling to picking. Ultimately, the progression led to the opening of Frog’s Tooth Winery, which produced its first wines in 2005. As Aderman originally suspected, the business is as people-driven as it is technical, a mix that’s a good match for

his talents. He derives equal satisfaction whether explaining his innovations in the vineyard or discussing Frog’s Tooth marketing goals. The wisdom of his approach proved itself in the first year the tasting room opened. “Between the reds we made in 2005 and the whites harvested in 2006, we opened with 750 cases. By the end of year, we had sold almost 550 cases.” Today the winery with the fanciful name (a combined reference to Mark Twain’s The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and the frog colony inhabiting the vineyard’s spring-fed pond) is fine-tuning its offerings to build the brand for sustainable quality. The current vineyard plantings of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache and Petite Sirah will be supplemented with Syrah and Barbera. “Flavors are different in the Sierra,” Larry comments, explaining his narrowing focus on the grapes that present a unique reflection of the local terroir. “Fruit sets the tone for the flavor of the wine, and we want our wine to pair very easily with food.” For Frog’s Tooth, that means an emphasis on fruit-forwardness and avoiding an overpowering tannic finish. These targets are met by dropping fruit so the yield is about 3 tons per acre (compared to a natural yield of 7 to 10 tons per acre) and using high-quality French

and American barrels to avoid an oakheavy taste. Still, there is the inherent challenge of working with a natural product. “Sometimes you have an early harvest. Other times you worry about frost,” he relates. Even with the same vine-tending and basic barrel techniques, there can be “a light-year’s difference” from vintage to vintage. “We want to concentrate on our wines until they’re perfect, so we can sell them with a lot of pride,” he attests. “We’re in this business really because we love people.” The tasting room is located 380 Main St. Suite 5 in Murphys and is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; check hours before visiting. | (209) 728-2700, www.frogstooth.com n EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an excerpt from the

second edition of the popular guidebook “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills: Risk-Takers & RuleBreakers” available now on Amazon. All sales support Tahoe Weekly.

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40 ANNIVERSARY TH

1982 – 2022

FEB. 2-8, 1984

| Steve McKinney, 32, was

featured on the cover below the tram at Broken Arrow at the former Squaw Valley ski area (now Palisades Tahoe), photo by Greg Beck. The staff included publisher and founder David Mogilefsky, editor Kathie Hoxsie and staff members John Bergmann, Cathy Kendall and Deborah Morrison.

SEPT. 6-19, 1984

| High Sierra Water Ski

School’s Lee Schmidt was featured on the cover of “North Tahoe Truckee Week” for the first time. Lee has been featured many times through the magazine’s 40 years displaying his water-skiing prowess. The edition featured golf and fishing tips and ads for visiting the Ponderosa Ranch, Bob Roberts Jewelers and The Roy Clark Show playing at Harrah’s.

More covers from our past will be featured @TheTahoeWeekly on Facebook and Instagram and in our newsletter throughout the year.

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Articles inside

Meatball Parmesan

Familly Friendly Food

Ice Skating & Tubing

Winter Paths

Snow Trails

Horoscope & Crossword

Three Dog Night

Winter of 1952 Part III

Tahoe Olympians

Sierra-at-Tahoe