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06 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Sightseeing 12 Events 14 Activities 15 Downhill Skiing 16 Cross-Country Skiing 18 Snowmobiling 19 For the Kids 21 Snow Trails 22 Powder Report 24 Warren Miller 27 Announcements

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How the lake was formedAbout 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley

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

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

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

7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1

� e Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

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

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

About the lakeLake Tahoe is located in the states of

California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

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

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

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

Lake clarity� e University of California, Davis,

operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other

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

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

Lake Tahoe’s discovery� e � rst recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe

by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. � e lake went through several names before it was o� cially named Tahoe in 1945.

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

LAKE TAHOE

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

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Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Watershed Area: 312 square miles

Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F

Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F

Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet

Average Snowfall: 409 inches

Permanent Population: 66,000

Number of Visitors: 3 million annually

Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide

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

Natural rim: 6,223’

Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.

Shoreline: 72 miles

Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.

Average depth: 1,000 feet

Volume: 39 trillion gallons

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

Maximum depth: 1,645 feet

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

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FEBRUARY 13-20Are you a superstar? Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is looking for superstars, so come out and win some medals! Events are for all ages and include ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini terrain park event. Participants can sign up on the day of the event.

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VALENTINE’S DAY SUNSET SNOWSHOE TOURBundle up with a companion for a special Valentine’s Day evening, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (lasting until approximately 6 p.m.). Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center to caravan to the trailhead. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Cost is $7.50 to participate or $15 with a snowshoe rental. Warm layers are encouraged.

ROMANTIC DINNER AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUBShare the love with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day by enjoying dinner at The Lodge. Call 530-587-9455 today to secure your table. Reservations fill up quickly for Valentine’s Day.

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SightseeingLAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGoVisit tahoetransportation.org.

Truckee

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of his-toric downtown. Paid parking downtown with free lot on Donner Pass Road next to Beacon. TART

Vikingsholm Castle Emerald Bay

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

Watson Cabin Tahoe City

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

MuseumsDonner Memorial Visitor Center Truckee

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument.

Donner Summit Historical Society Soda Springs

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

Gatekeeper’s Museum Tahoe City

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

KidZone Children’s Museum Truckee

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

Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society Incline Village

Daily | Free | tahoehistory.org Features local history exhibit focusing on 1870-1970, along with “Bonanza” exhibit. Inside Starbucks building. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum South Lake Tahoe

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

Museum of Sierra Ski History & the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Tahoe City

Daily | Free Features official 1960 Winter Olympic items such as skis, promotional literature, collection of official Olympic photographer Bill Briner. Learn the history of skiing in the Sierra. Inside Boatworks Mall. TART

Old Jail Museum Truckee

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

Olympic Museum Olympic Valley

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

Tahoe Maritime Museum Homewood

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

Tahoe Science Center Incline Village

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

Truckee Railroad Museum Truckee

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

Western SkiSport Museum Donner Summit

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

Visitors’ CentersKings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Thurs.-Mon. (summer)

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service, Incline Village855 Alder Ave., (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service, South Lake Tahoe35 College Dr., (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe City3080 N. Lake Blvd., (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service, Truckee10811 Stockrest Springs Road, (530) 587-3558

AttractionsCave Rock East Shore

Drive through one of the area’s natural won-ders - 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.

Donner Summit Truckee

Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, holds the record for the United States’ snowiest April. On April 1, 1880, a storm dumped 4’ of snow on the Sierra Nevada west slope within 24 hours. A massive snow slide near Emigrant Gap buried Central Pacific Railroad’s tracks under 75’ of snow, ice and rock. For the rest of the month, storm cycles continued to flow in, dropping a total of 298”.

Eagle Rock West Shore

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

Explore Tahoe South Lake Tahoe

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

Fannette Island Emerald Bay

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

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion West Shore

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

High Camp Olympic Valley

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

Kings Beach North Shore

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

North Tahoe Arts Center Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists and workshops. Sec-ond location at Ski Run Center. BlueGo

Tahoe City North Shore visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and the 64 acres at High- ways 89 & 28. TART

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HeavenlyBase Depth: 83”Kirkwood

Base Depth: 91”Mt. Rose Ski AreaBase Depth: 80“- 125”

LAKE TAHOE Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’ Elevation 6,222.07 | Elevation in 2015 Elevation in 2015 6,222.416 222 41

Squaw ValleyBase Depth: 72”- 121”

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ince 1976, the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue team has been heading out in blinding blizzards in the middle of the night. � ey seek to � nd and return to their loved ones those lost in the mountains around North Lake Tahoe. While the goal is simple, the task is not. It takes a group of crack back-country skiers and snowmobilers who know where to go, when to go and how to get there as quickly as possible. Once they get there, their work has just begun; then they have to get people out safely.

Over the years the team has conducted more than 300 searches, rescuing more than 500 people.

“Just about everybody gets out,” says Doug Read, who estimates that he has been on 150 of those searches. He says that some of the searches are quick, and some, like a recent one for a lost Sugar Bowl ski instructor, can go on for days.

� e members of the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team are all volunteers who are called away from their daily lives to save the lives of people they have never met. � ere is an A Team and a B Team. � e A team are the experienced, highly trained searchers who are called out in the middle of the night. Many of these folks have been going out

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� e members of the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team are all volunteers who are called away from their daily lives to save the lives of people they have never met. � ere is an A Team and a B Team. � e A team are the experienced, highly trained searchers who are called out in the middle of the night. Many of these folks have been going out

on searches for decades, and are familiar with the routes the lost are most likely to travel. � ere are currently 39 members on the A team.

� e B team, which currently includes 22 members, is composed of folks who are training to becoming a member of the A Team. Long-time team member Sara Carbonari was on the B Team for more than 10 years before being elevated to the A team. She says that she joined TNSAR “to learn about the terrain and places to ski with people with lots of experience and knowledge. I fell in love with the members and their attitudes,” she said.

� ere is a lot of thought and planning that goes into the rescue process before they strap on skis and head out into the wilderness. First they try to get into the head of the lost person: “What were they thinking? Are they still moving or hunkered down?” Carbonari said.

� en they move on to taking into account the searchers’ situation: “What risk are we taking? Am I prepared. Tired? Hungry? What are the clues? What areas have already been searched?” she said.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Members of Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue conduct a search and rescue operation in the Pole Creek region; team members on an active search in Pole Creek; a searcher battles deep snow during a Pole Creek search.

MIDDLE: Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue volunteers work closely with local sheriff departments and other agencies to fi nd lost skiers and snowmobilers, including during this search in Galena Creek.

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STORY BY T IM HAUSERMANPHOTOS COURTESY TAHOE NORDIC SEARCH & RESCUEHEROES

NORDIC SEARCH & RESCUEOnce they are on a search, rescuers are

looking for tracks and signals that might give an indication of where the lost person might be going. � is is where experience and expertise are key. Once they � nd a missing person, the next phase begins: � ey call for backup and assess the patient’s condition (all of the rescuers have some level of medical � rst aid training). � e goal is to stabilize the person and get them out as soon as possible.

� e questions they then ask are: How close can we get a snowmobile or snowcat? Can they walk or ski out themselves? One important consideration is that it is extremely di� cult or impossible to carry out a lost person for a long distance. � us the need to bring a snowmobile or sled as close as possible if the person is not capable of getting out on their own.

Rescues can be a dangerous business. Avalanches are an ever-present threat. � ey are often skiing in a blizzard with a high avalanche danger, in the dark.

“It is very important to be familiar with terrain. And, know where you are,” said Carbonari. � ey keep in constant communication with each other and

always travel in small groups. � e TNSAR is just one team of a series

of cooperating agencies and groups who work on searches including the various law enforcement agencies such as the county sheri� s and California Highway Patrol, as well as search dogs, O� ce of Emergency Services, Red Cross, Civil Air Patrols, and the ski patrols for the various ski areas.

While the Search and Rescue’s primary mission is to rescue those who are lost, another important task for the team is public education. � ey developed a brochure called Winter Awareness, which is distributed throughout the region. And every winter they present “Winter Aware” to fourth graders. It teaches children what to do when

“Rescues can be a dangerous business. Avalanches are an ever-present threat.

They are often skiing in a blizzard with a high avalanche danger, in the dark.”

they get lost, how to be prepared when heading into the wilderness and the basics of outdoor education.

� e Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team is a nonpro� t organization that relies on donations and one major fundraiser for � nancial support. � at fundraiser is � e Great Ski Race, the cross-country ski race held every March between Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and downtown Truckee. � e past few years, the race has been cancelled due to lack of snow, so the Team is hoping for a banner year of support this year to make up for lost funds. � is year’s race is March 6 at 9 a.m.

For more information, visit tahoenord-icsar.com or thegreatskirace.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Team members undergo avalanche training on Castle Peak during a snowstorm; a member during a search and rescue in Galena Creek; training on Castle Peak.

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows hosts the 7th annual Kid-O-Rama celebration from Feb. 13 to 20 featuring kid favorites like Big Truck Day, where kids can ride along in fi re trucks, snowplows and grooming machines, Light Up the Night with night

tubing and mini-snowmobiling under the stars, and après parties with s’mores for the kids, plus live, kid-friendly music, a poetry contest and more. Events take place at Squaw Valley unless noted. For details, visit squawalpine.com.

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Wildfl our Poetry Contest | With more than 30 years of poetic history, the Wildfl our Poetry Contest takes over the pillars in the bottom level of Olympic House. Entry is free and this year’s entries will be posted on the Skier Board. The deadline to enter is Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Winners will receive Wildfl our Cookie Passes.

Cookie Decorating | For $12, Wildfl our will personalize and decorate heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies on Feb. 13 and 14.

Cats and Dogs | Check out one of Squaw Valley’s grooming machines or cats and see how the corduroy gets rolled out night after night. Go on to meet the members of Squaw Valley’s Avalanche Rescue Dog Team, and learn about what it takes for a cute pup to become a certifi ed rescue dog on Feb. 13 and 20 from 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Kids’ Deck Party | Families can enjoy kid-friendly jams from Rob Leines and snack on delicious treats during Cookie Happy Hour on the sun deck at Alpine Meadows Lodge on Feb. 13 and 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Light Up the Night | The SnoVentures Activity Zone is hosting night tubing and mini-snowmobiling under the stars. Kids

ages 6 to 12 year can strap on a helmet and ride a snowmobile that is just their size around the SnoVentures mini snowmobile course on Feb. 13 and 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Big Truck Day | On Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alpine Meadows will display a Snow Grooming CAT, snowmobiles and other machines, and at Squaw Valley there will be a Snow Grooming CAT, Giant Loader, Snowmobile, Squaw Valley Fire Department fi re truck, and 4x4 Cart on display with warm cookies to snack on. Truckee’s bigtruck brand will be hosting a Sew on Site event at Squaw Valley.

Kids S’mores Après Party | Wood fi re pits will be arranged around Summit and

Visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of events.

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Roundhouse lifts at Alpine Meadows on Feb. 16 from 4:15 to 6 p.m., and KT-22 and Exhibition lifts at Squaw Valley on Feb. 17 from 4:15 to 6 p.m., where kids get creative with old-fashioned s’mores kits and parents can enjoy cocktails and live music from Arann Harris and the Farm Band.

Scavenger Hunt | Adults and kids alike partake in a mountain-wide search for clues, prizes and riddles during the New Belgium Mountain Adventure Scavenger Hunt on Feb. 20 on the slopes of Squaw Valley. An Après-Hunt party with live mu-sic, raffl es and prizes will be hosted at the KT Base Bar starting at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Biking for a Better World and the Truckee Bike Track.

Oakley Grom Jam | The fi rst Oakley Grom Jam invites kids 11 and younger to join in a free-entry, mini-terrain park competition at the Belmont Terrain Park on Feb. 20. Park features include a fl at box, fl at rail and two small jumps. Oakley-sponsored riders and coaches will be on hand to give kids tips and encourage safe terrain park skills. Skiers, snowboarders, boys and girls are all invited to compete. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

EVERY TUESDAY

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free intermedi-

ate skate ski clinic every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

55+ snowshoe hike Area venuesTrekkers of all abilities are invited to join the

senior snowshoe hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March (no hike Feb. 16). Light to mod-erate level snowshoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310

Preschoolers wanted Kings BeachKings Beach library offers Preschool Story

time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Each week has a different theme. | (530) 546-2012

Get out the turtleneck NorthstarOn Turtleneck Tuesdays skate to music of

the 1970s and 1980s from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Village. Play games, win prizes and receive free glow sticks and face painting. $10 to rent skates or free with own skates. Those younger than 18 will need parent/guardian to sign liability waiver. | northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

55+ Senior Ski Clinics Incline VillageSkiers of all abilities can hone skills with

certifi ed instructors at Diamond Peak resort. Instruction is designed to help skiers improve, adjust and modify technique for life-long ski-ing. Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. until March 16. $45, $35 with pass. | (775) 832-1310

Women of winter Olympic ValleyExplore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ leg-

endary terrain with like-minded women. Navi-gate the mountain without waiting in lift lines from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Wednesday until March 23 (no session Feb. 17). Intermedi-ate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introduc-

tory skate ski clinic every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org.

Family Story Time Incline VillageChildren of all ages are invited to enjoy

stories, songs, games and crafts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Incline Village Library every Wednesday. Free. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY THURSDAY

Discuss what’s happening Incline Village The Conversation Café is a drop-in conver-

sation forum hosted by the Senior Programs staff at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week except holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over topics and news. $2 donation includes conti-nental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

Cross-country clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introduc-

tory cross-country ski clinic every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org.

Toddler story time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts story time every

Thursday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with sto-ries, puppets, music and movement for ages 6 months to 3 years. | (775) 832-4130

EVERY FRIDAY

Watching as a family Tahoe DonnerEnjoy a free family movie every Friday at

Northwoods Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. with G and PG movies. | (530) 582-9669

Sunset snowshoe adventure Tahoe VistaTahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset

snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29. Watch the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike. Learn about local natural and human history. Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched cordu-

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


tory skate ski clinic every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org.

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Telemark workshop NorthstarNorthstar hosts a telemark workshop every

Saturday until April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sessions vary between begin-ner, intermediate and advanced levels; check Web for schedule. | northstarcalifornia.com

Join the parade NorthstarRipperoo, Northstar’s Ski & Ride School

Mascot, and his Ski School friends lead kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar every Saturday until April 11 from 3:50 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Kid’s Ski School entrance before 3:50 p.m. to participate. | northstarcalifornia.com

Last Tracks Incline VillageEvery Saturday until April 6 enjoy beautiful

views of Lake Tahoe from Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak while tasting fine wines or craft brews paired with tasty appetizers. At the end of the event, ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed run at sunset. $34 includes lift ticket valid from 2 to 4 p.m. 21+; intermediate level only. | RSVP diamondpeak.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Women of winter Olympic ValleyExplore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’

legendary terrain with like-minded women. Navigate the mountain without waiting in lift lines from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Sunday un-til March 27. Intermediate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com


tory skate ski clinic every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. all season. Trail pass required. | tahoexc.org

FEB. 12 | FRIDAY

Heart Health talk TruckeeTahoe Forest Health System hosts a free

Heart Health talk from 9 to 10 a.m. at Incline Village Community Hospital featuring “Su-permarket Savvy?” with Betsy Taylor. | (530) 582-7419

Japan or bust TruckeeGranite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop will host

a book signing from 4 to 6 p.m. for Tahoe City-based author Erinna McCarthy. She first wrote “Speak Japanese and Sh*t” as a Christmas present for friends traveling to Japan. Free snacks and refreshments. | granitechief.com

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Macauley in Napa. | teloswine.com

Snowshoe Hike Incline VillageHike to Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge,

a 3-mile round trip from 5 to 9 p.m. Includes guides, s’mores and hot cocoa. Can purchase a dinner at Snowflake Lodge. Ages 9 and older. $13. Pre-register at Incline Village Rec Center by Feb. 8. | (775) 832-1310

What’s new, Shakespeare? TruckeeSierra College hosts the Insights Series

beginning at 6:30 p.m. with complimentary refreshments. Insights is meant to inspire a dialogue in the community on a variety of top-ics. Tonight’s speaker is University of Nevada, Reno English professor Eric Rasmussen, who will discuss his authentication of a newly dis-covered Shakespeare First Folio. Free. | RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com

FEB. 12-13 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Back country clinic NordenNASTC hosts a side-country/back-country

ski clinic to learn back-county skills to Lost Trail Lodge. | skinastic.com

Writer in the Woods series Incline VillageFiction writer Rebecca Makkai will be at

Sierra Nevada College for the Writer in the Woods series. Makkai’s short fiction piece, “Gossip,” was featured on National Public Ra-dio’s “This American Life;” “The Hundred-Year House” was the Chicago Writers Association’s Novel of the Year, “The Borrower” was a Booklist Top Ten Debut. Reading at 7 p.m. on Friday, and a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. | sierranevada.edu

FEB. 13 | SATURDAY

Skate ski clinics Soda SpringsRoyal Gorge offers an Intermediate/Ad-

vanced Skate Clinic with World Cup and Olym-pic coach August Teague at Village Station, as well as an Intermediate/Advanced Skate Clinic with Franz Bernstein at Summit Station. Both start at 9:30 a.m. $40. | RSVP royalgorge.com

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an intro to avalanche

safety clinic. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Intro to back-country skiing Norden Alpine Skills hosts an Intro to Backcountry

Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills hosts an intro to back-country

splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe DonnerTahoe Donner Cross Country hosts an intro

to laser biathlon clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 12 years. $32; trail pass required. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Snowshoe through history TahomaJoin the State Park Interpreter at 11 a.m. at

Sugar Pine Point State Park for an easy, fun, 90-minute snowshoe along the West Shore for learn about Tahoe history, the Hellman-Ehrman Estate, and more. Bring snowshoes. Free, $5 parking. | sierrastateparks.org

Sweetheart snowshoe Mount RoseTahoe Rim Trail Association hosts a sunset

sweetheart snowshoe in Tahoe Meadows and along the Tahoe Basin ridgeline starting at 4 p.m. for our 2 miles on a moderate snowshoe, along with wine and goodies. Open to members only; membership open to all. | RSVP tahoerimtrail.org

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Macauley in Napa. | teloswine.com

Fido is invited, too TruckeeThe eighth annual Black Tie & Tails Gala, a

fundraiser for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is at 5:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Red carpet entry for guests and canine friends, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, passed doggie treats, music, dancing and fun. $175 per person. | RSVP hstt.org

The cosmos on view NorthstarTahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe

tours with Tony Berendsen featuring a science-based talk about the cosmos with poetry reading. Easy-to-moderate snowshoe walk under the big sky and constellations viewing through high-powered, professional telescopes. Tours are 2 to 2½ hours. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country Center. $43-$61. | northstarcalifornia.com


Race with a loved one NorthstarThere will be multiple activities throughout

the weekend including Cupid’s Course Valen-tine’s Day Race on the EpicMix Race Course. Guests are invited to race against their loved ones, get picture taken by EpicMix photogra-phers. Participants will receive an EpicMix pin. Food and drink specials in The Village. | northstarcalifornia.com

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More Events

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

SKY JUMP (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. TART

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or fi gure skating rentals. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fi tness, 1-meter spring diving board, infl atable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | squaw.comSwimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY (530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.comHeadwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.comCommunity Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600 Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City. Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558 South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

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

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

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 available. TART

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

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

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK(530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.comSledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER (530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds. Family events all season.

SAND HARBOR (775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.Sat. & Sun.

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ALPINE MEADOWS(530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com

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

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days. Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

SQUAW VALLEY(530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE(775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com

9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m. Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 in-cludes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

DIAMOND PEAK

(775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April. Police & fi re tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $30 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

THE RESORTS *Ski areas open depending on conditions.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT(530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes. College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday. Take 3, Ride Free.

KIRKWOOD(877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, Snow-Cat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA(530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. High-alpine adventure on 4 distinct peaks with vast and varied terrain.

DONNER SKI RANCH(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

HEAVENLY(775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, cross-country and snow bikes available.

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ASC TRAINING CENTER (530) 426-3313 | auburnskiclub.org

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

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7248 | kirkwood.com

3 trail systems. Two dog-friendly trails.

INCLINE MEADOWS XC (775) 720-9355 | inclinemeadowsxc.org

At Spooner Lake State Park.

SQUAW CREEK CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-6300, x6631 | squawcreek.com

Guided snowshoe tours. Dog sledding & sleigh rides.

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY (530) 587-9444, x2 | tahoedonner.com

Open 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 7 a.m. for passholders Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days). *Weekends & holidays.

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

Night skiing every Saturday until 8 p.m. Sledding.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-5043 | northtahoeparks.com

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

GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AREA (800) 543-3221 | granlibakken.com

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

CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE (530) 426-3632 | clairtappaanlodge.com

Free shuttle to Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch & Sugar Bowl. Overnight wilderness huts.

CAMP RICHARDSON (530) 542-6584 | camprichardson.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cross-country & snowshoe rentals. Guided ski tours.

BIJOU CROSS-COUNTRY (530) 542-6056

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 542-6584 | northstarcalifornia.com

Telemark, track, skating lessons daily. Nordic geo-caching. Alpine ticket exchangeable for trail pass.

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (530) 541-4660 x717

Groomed several times a week.

ROYAL GORGE (530) 426-3871 | royalgorge.com

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

SUGAR PINE POINT (530) 525-7982 | parks.ca.gov

Winter camping (call for availability). Guided cross-country and snowshoe tours offered Jan. to March.

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org

Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free skate lessons Wed., Sat. & Sun.; free beginner cross-country lessons Thurs.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK (530) 587-7892 | parks.ca.gov

Winter nature trail. Trail guides in museum.

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

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

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Moonlit Snowshoe Tour Alpine MeadowsTake a moonlight snowshoe tour to Alpine

Meadow’s mid-mountain Chalet for hearty dinner starting at 5 p.m. There are three dinner seatings: 5:30, 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. Reserva-tions encouraged. | (800) 403-0206

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel of-

fers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a Valentine’s Pop Up. Diners are encour-aged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

FEB. 13-15 | SATURDAY-MONDAY

Back-country safety TruckeeTahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level

1 avalanche education program at Tahoe Mountain Sports store. Low student-to-teach-er ratio and hands-on experience help students develop back-country skills to stay safe. $99 new ski gear rental. Course $399. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche

Level 1 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

FEB. 13-20 | SATURDAY-SATURDAY

Become a super star Tahoe DonnerCompete in ski and snowboard races, sled

pulling competitions and terrain park expositions

during Winter Superstars Week at Tahoe Don-ner. Events are for all ages. | tahoedonner.com

FEB. 13-21 | SATURDAY-SUNDAY

You don’t have to be a kid Olympic ValleySquaw Valley Alpine Meadows offers Kid-O-

Rama, a week-long kids’ extravaganza. Check out the Big Truck Event featuring fi re trucks, snowplows and grooming machines, as well as street parties, kids’ concerts and more events. | squawalpine.com

Kids get the perks Incline VillageDiamond Peak Child Ski Center is getting silly

with themed days all week. From Stars Wars to Hawaii and the South Sea pirates. See Web site for themes and events. | diamondpeak.com

FEB. 14 | SUNDAY

Back-country ski tour Norden Alpine Skills hosts a back-country ski tour

on Anderson Ridge. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Match made in heaven TruckeeTruckee River Winery is pairing up with

Dorinda’s Chocolates from noon to 5 p.m. to host a Valentine’s Day Wine Down event. The winery will be pairing wines with local, hand-crafted chocolates. | truckeeriverwinery.com

Family snowshoe tour NorthstarGrab the kids and join a Family Afternoon

Snowshoe Tour for a 3-hour, guided tour to an historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow. Hot chocolate, cookies and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rent-als. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

Watch the sun set TruckeeCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a sunset tour

beginning at 4:30 p.m. Meet at the Trout Creek

Recreation Center and caravan to the trailhead. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring water and a headlamp. $7.50, $15 includes rentals. | tahoedonner.com

Celebrate words TruckeeWord Jam is offered every second and

fourth Sunday at Dark Horse Coffee from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants can read a 5-minute excerpt from an original written piece. For all ages. Free. | (530) 386-3901

FEB. 14-15 | SUNDAY-MONDAY

Valentine’s celebrations Northstar Celebrate love during Valentine’s Weekend

at Northstar. Ready to tie the knot? Northstar hosts a group wedding ceremony atop the Rendezvous chair with a champagne toast. Couples can go head-to-head in the Cupid’s Course fun race with proceeds benefi ting Tahoe SAFE Alliance. | northstarcalifornia.com

FEB. 14-17 | SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY

Mardi Gras celebration TruckeeCelebrate Mardi Gras with the Saint Ga-

briel Celestial Brass Band and a Fat Tuesday Whiskey Diner at Tavern 6330’ in the Village at Northstar. Kids may enjoy Mardi Gras Mask face painting and a mountain-wide scavenger hunt. | northstarcalifornia.com

FEB. 15 | MONDAY

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche Level

1 REFRESH course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Welcome the cat HomewoodA grand opening party for Homewood

Snowcat Tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be

at the base of the North Lodge. Raffl e, live ra-dio announcements with 101.5 FM and music all day. People can learn about the tours, the guides, the equipment, the terrain and more. Raffl e grand prize is for one free Snowcat Tour. | skihomewood.com

Make it the on the third Kings BeachWine Tahoe offers free guided wine tasting

and wine education the third Tuesday of each month at North Tahoe Event Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Featuring wines from Napa, Sonoma and Burgundy. Wines available for purchase. Limit 18 people. | RSVP (925) 683-15230 or winetahoe.com

FEB. 16 | TUESDAY

Networking mixer Tahoe City Tahoe Regional Young Professionals and

Moe’s hosts a mixer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Moe’s. $10, free members. | tahoetryp.org

FEB. 17 | WEDNESDAY

Heart Health talk TruckeeTahoe Forest Health System hosts free

Heart Health talks in February from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Tahoe Forest Hospital. Today features “Supermarket Savvy?” with Betsy Taylor. | (530) 582-7419

Tech talk Incline VillageThe US Bank Speaker Series continues at

Sierra Nevada College with Jameson Stafford, who founded the Incline Village Technology accelerator, Elevate Blue. He’ll discuss his en-trepreneurial journey in the tech world. The pre-sentation is at 11:30 a.m. in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science. | sierranevada.edu

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FEB. 18 | THURSDAY

Half beer, half dinner TruckeeFiftyFifty Brewing Company hosts a beer

pairing with a four-course dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. $65 per person. | RSVP (530) 587-2337

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

The art and wine Incline VillageThe workshop at Incline Village Community

Recreation Center will begin at 5 p.m. with a wine tasting from Westwood Wines and educational introduction by sommelier, Lou Phillips. Local vendors will provide appetizers. At 6 p.m. Kim Snyder will instruct painters in abstract art. $94, $75 with IVGID pass. | RSVP (775) 832-1310

Lecture on snow Incline VillageDr. Bernhard Bach will host a presentation

on the physics of snow at UC Davis Tahoe En-vironmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College. Seating starts at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | RSVP terc.ucdavis.edu

FEB. 19 | FRIDAY

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Venge in Napa. | teloswine.com

Mountain table dinner NorthstarThe Mountain Table Dinner Series offers

a dining experience in the Zephyr Lodge on select dates this season. Each dinner will feature a winery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced produce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating for all dinners will be family style with live music. | north-starcalifornia.com


Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel of-

fers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a Basque Night Pop Up. Diners are en-couraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief com-ments about ingredients or technique. $97. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

FEB. 19-21 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Back-country safety TruckeeTahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level

1 avalanche education program at Tahoe Mountain Sports store. Low student-to-teach-er ratio and hands-on experience help students develop back-country skills to stay safe. $99 new ski gear rental. Course $399. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com

Avalanche courses Area venuesNASTC hosts Level 1 Avalanche Course

to learn basics of avalanche hazard manage-ment, awareness and safety. Time spent in the classroom and in the fi eld. Skiers levels 6 to 9. $395. | RSVP skinastc.com

FEB. 19-22 | FRIDAY-MONDAY

Back country clinic Donner SummitNASTC hosts a side-country/back-country ski

clinic to learn back-county skills. | skinastic.com

FEB. 20 | SATURDAY

First Tracks HomewoodEarly-birds looking for untracked powder or

pristine corduroy are invited to load the Mad-den Chair from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and enjoy all the fresh tracks they can fi nd off the Old Homewood Express chair before the general

public followed by a hearty breakfast. $40, free passholders. | skihomewood.com

Intro to splitboarding Norden Alpine Skills hosts an intro to back-country

splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Norden Alpine Skills hosts an Intro to Backcountry

Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Kick off to Alpenglow Mountain Festival Area venues

Alpenglow presents the Mountain Festival from Feb. 20 to 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusiasts. Most events are free, but regis-tration is required. Today features a classic ski-ing clinic, yoga, back-country ski tours, and the 5Point Film Festival “On The Road Series” at 7 p.m. at Olympic Village Lodge. Details in the feature in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Dress up for slalom Soda SpringsThe 2nd annual Boreal Banked Slalom is a

costume race that will not only benefi t the High Fives Foundation, but will include live music and an après party presented by Dos Equis World Of Adventure. Competitors will be required to have a season pass or lift ticket in order to compete. A discounted all-day lift ticket will be available to competitors. Beer garden and party open to all. $25. | RSVP rideboreal.com

Don’t forget snowshoes Olympic ValleyCarmen Carr is guiding a snowshoe hike at 9

a.m. to Pole Creek. The trailhead is across from the Big Chief Lodge. Free. | (530) 550-5192

Back-country experiences Incline VillageDiamond Peak Ski Resort, Tahoe Mountain

Sports, Tahoe Mountain School and Dynafi t present the 2016 Backcountry Experience Series open to intermediate and advanced ski-ers and riders. Explore terrain in Golden Eagle Bowl in a small group setting. Includes lift access, back-country ski package, avalanche rescue gear and guiding services. $149. | RSVP tahoemountainschool.com

An educational ski HomewoodSki and learn about the unique cultural and

environmental history of the Lake Tahoe area from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Meet at Old Homewood Express Chairlift. Free. | skihomewood.com

Hunt for a cause Olympic ValleyNew Belgium Mountain Adventure Scaven-

ger Hunt is for adults and kids in teams of one to four. Partake in a mountain-wide search on the slopes of Squaw Valley. Register for the hunt at 8:30 a.m. An après-hunt party with live music, raffl es and prizes will be hosted at the KT Base Bar at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Biking for a Better World and the Truckee Bike Track. $10. | squawalpine.com

Winemaker Night Olympic ValleyUncorked in the Village at Squaw Valley fea-

tures a series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from Venge in Napa. | teloswine.com

Brews for Charity Tahoe CityBrews for Charity offers Tahoe 20s, a com-

munity day on the 20th of every month to ben-efi t a different cause or charity. Free education classes and events, followed by beer and food tasting, hosted by Moe’s Original BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. | facebook.com/brewsforcharity

Full moon snowshoe tour TruckeeHead to the Trout Creek Restoration Center

at 6:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour above Donner Lake. Dress warm and bring water and a headlamp. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Full moon snowshoe tour West ShoreExplore the cultural history around the

Hellman-Ehrman estate and Lake Tahoe with a ranger-led snowshoe tour. Hikes are about 90 minutes. Wear warm clothing. Meet at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. $25 adults, $10 children, includes parking, snowshoes and tour. | sierrastateparks.com

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TAHOE MEADOWSIntermediate to advanceOn Mount Rose above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where snowmobilers can enjoy the back country. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends, so visit during the week. Snowmobiling is allowed on the north side of Highway 431 only from the staging area to service road 051. Follow this road northwest to the 1,000-acre riding area.

BLACKWOOD CANYONIntermediate to advancedThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Snowmobilers should follow the road about 2.5 miles, then take a left across the bridge and continue up Barker Pass Road to large open areas, some steep bowls and many roads.

CABIN CREEK TRAILIntermediateA marked route of 3 to 6 miles follows old logging roads and Cabin Creek Road off Highway 89 south of Truckee. Turn onto Cabin Creek and look for the unmarked trailhead 1 mile from the highway. Enjoy gentle, rolling slopes. Parking is limited.

MARTIS PEAK Intermediate to advanced 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 lum-ber roads exist. Take a good map, as it’s easy to become turned around.

LITTLE TRUCKEE SUMMIT Easy to advancedThere are several marked routes with about 110 miles of groomed trails. Marked snowmobile trails follow roads to Webber Lake and Yuba Pass, Rim and Ridge Loops, Bald Ridge Loop and Treasure Mountain, Pass Creek Loop, Independence Lake Loop, Meadow Lake Loop and Jackson Meadow. Most trails are groomed. Trailhead at Jackson Meadow Road, about 14 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89.

PROSSER LAKE/TRUCKEE AREAEasy to advancedTake Highway 89 north of Truckee. Various launching sites are along the road at Prosser Lake, Hobart Mills, etc. A large Sno-Park is about 14 miles north of Interstate 80 at Little Truckee Summit. Groomed roads lead to hundreds of miles of back country. Access to Basset’s Station on Highway 49 for lunch and gas (30 miles), Mount Lola at 10,300 ft., Webber Lake trail system, ridges at Independence Lake and more. From Prosser, go east or west of Highway 89 to open areas. Sno-Park permit required.*

RATTLESNAKEEasy to advancedSteep canyon and side slopes at lower end of trail with 7 miles of groomed access. Upper elevations feature ridges and bowls. Route follows Rattlesnake Road to Magonigal Summit. Trailhead at Cisco Grove exit north off Interstate 80. Sno-Park permit required.*

YUBA PASS AREAEasy to advancedThe route north from Yuba Pass off Highway 49 is popular for snowmobilers, and shares the trail system with Nordic skiers for the fi rst mile before branching off. Snowmobilers can head north on the trail and travel through Gold Lake Highway. Then, head south to Bas-sett’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 Sta-tion. Sno-Park permit required.*

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Tahoe Donner Downhill hosts a kid-friendly torchlight parade on Feb. 20 with glow sticks followed by free carnival games, music and snacks. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the parade is at 6:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

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Communities for Kids is sponsoring Daddy and Me Night at the KidZone Museum on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. � e cost is free with pre-registration. Open to dads, uncles, grandpas, teen brothers and children up to age 7. Free dinner and healthy snacks provided. Ra� es, arts and crafts and museum exploration and play are all included. � ere will be a free bus service from Kings Beach Elementary School at 4:30 p.m. | (530) 587-5437 or kidzonemuseum.org

Tahoe Tiny Timbers Gym TimeTahoe Tiny Timbers Gym Time is

designed to give children Age 5 and younger an opportunity to socialize and use their gross motor skills. � is is an open gym until May 15 for children to play with their parents and/or caregivers, who must be present the entire playtime. Drop in on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Incline Village Recreation Center Gym. � e fee is $4 per child with an IVGID Pass and $5 per child without a pass. | (775) 832-1310 or inclinerecreation.com

Star light, star bright poems wantedIn conjunction with National Poetry

Month and Global Astronomy Month, Tahoe Star Tours presents Astro Poetry Contest. Poems must be 20 lines or less, original and unpublished and have an astronomy theme. Deadline for submissions is April 11. � ere will be � rst, second and third place prizes in all divisions: Division 1 is Grades K through 2, Division 2 is Grades 3 through 6 and Division 3 is Grades 7 through 12. Winning poem readings will be April 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Terry Wells Discovery Museum. For rules, regulations and questions contact, [email protected].

Little shredders listen upJibs 4 Kids, a freestyle, progression-

oriented series of competitions, is for ages 12 and younger. Open to skiers and snow-boarders of all skill levels, Jibs 4 Kids will take place in the beginner area at Home-wood’s Happy Park. Prizes will go to win-ners of the best trick and award-winning moves, but all competitors will receive certi� cates of achievement.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Home-wood’s North Lodge on Feb. 13 and March 12. Helmets are mandatory. � e registration fee is $10. Practice is from 11 to 12:30 p.m. followed by competition from 1 to 1:30 p.m. All parents and guardians must sign a liability release form on behalf of their kids who will participate. | skihomewood.com

Train to be a babysitterBabysitting classes are for kids in Grades

6 and above. Instructor Amanda Oberacker will teach safety, � rst aid, business basics and creative ways to keep kids entertained. � e class will be o� ered at Truckee’s Community Rec Center on Feb. 24, March 2 and 16 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and March 9 from noon to 2 p.m. � e fee is $80. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Swim lessons offeredSwim lessons o� ered at Incline

Recreation Center follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines and all instructors are Water Safety Instructor certi� ed. � e class minimum is three students; the maximum is six. � e four-week session o� ers classes on Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and � ursdays. � e 30-minute class times are dependent on the child’s swim level. � e registration for Session IV/D is Feb. 22. | (775) 832-1321

Yoga develops focusYoga classes for ages 5 to 10 are o� ered

until Feb. 23 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Inst-ructors Lisa Stekert and Karen Rodarte will help children develop focus, concen-

School vacation camps offeredEPIC School Year Base Camp for

Grades K through 5 will be o� ered Feb. 16 to 19 and April 4 to 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Tahoe School. Experienced and responsible sta� will lead campers on numerous exciting adventures, which include swimming, arts and crafts, games and � e fee is $44 per day with IVGID Pass and $55 per day without a pass. | (775) 832-1310 or inclinerecreation.com

What to do when school’s outTruckee Donner Park and Recreation

District o� ers Holiday Camps for Grades K to 5 when school is out. February Fun Days is Feb. 16 to 19 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children will enjoy days of crafts, games, ice skating, cooking and outdoor play. A 4 p.m. snack is included.

Spring Fling Camp is April 11 to 15 from 8 to 5:30 p.m. Swimming, cooking projects, outdoor play and a � eld trip. Pre-registration closes on April 8. | tdprd.org

Winter campers uniteKidZone Museum o� ers Ski Skate

Week Camp on Feb. 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 4 to 7. Campers will experience arts, crafts, hands-on science, singing, storytelling, games and museum play. � e fee includes all instruction and materials. � e cost per day depends on how many day campers sign up for. Drop-ins will be accepted if there is room. | kidzonemuseum.org

Skating on thick iceAges 13 and older can learn the sport

of ice dancing at Truckee Ice Rink and partners are not required to attend. Learn basic steps to Canasta Tango or Dutch Waltz and get a great workout to music. Classes are o� ered Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. in two sessions: Feb. 13 and 20. Fees are $32 per session or $14 for drop ins. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

What’s at Rideout this winterTiny Tots Athletics will be o� ered Wed-

nesdays, from 1:15 to 2 p.m., from March 2 to 23 for ages 3 to 5. Classes teach the basics of throwing, kicking, catching and agility. Parents must attend, as well.

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

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

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

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

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SATURDAY | FEB. 20

9-11 a.m. Beginner Classic Skiing ClinicPresented by Fischer Skis and Former Far West Coach Ben Grasseschi. Free.

9- 10 a.m. Flow Style YogaFor beginners presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginner Backcountry Ski Tour*Presented by Black Diamond. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginner Backcountry Splitboard Tour*Presented by Jones Snowboards. Free.

7- 9 p.m. 5Point Film FestivalNorth America’s most inspiring and critically acclaimed adventure film tour. $10.

SUNDAY | FEB. 21

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Fat Bike ChallengeLake Tahoe’s only fat bike race presented by Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski. Free.

9-10 a.m. Beginner Skate Skiing ClinicPresented by Fischer Skis and former Far West Coach Ben Grasseschi. Free.

9-10 a.m. Stretch Style YogaLed by local yogi Tammy Graham. Presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

9 a.m.-noon Lake Tahoe Natural History & Birding Snowshoe TourLed by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate Backcountry Ski Tour*Presented by Black Diamond and Alpenglow Sports. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate Backcountry Splitboard Tour*Presented by Jones Snowboards. Free.

MONDAY | FEB. 22

9-11 a.m. Intermediate Skate Ski ClinicAn intermediate level lesson with former Far West Coach and Alpenglow Nordic guru Ben Grasseschi, presented by Madshus. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginner Backcountry Ski Tour*Presented by Discrete Clothing, Klean Kanteen and Arc’teryx. Free

Noon-2 p.m. Avalanche Beacon PracticeJoin Alpenglow beacon specialist Jason Layh for practice and fine tuning. Presented by PIEPS, BUFF USA and Klean Kanteen. Free.

4-5 p.m. Flow Style YogaFor beginners presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

6-8 p.m. Full Moon Snowshoe RunA Fun Run on Atlas running snowshoes led by Peter Broomhall of the Donner Party Mountain Runners. Presented by Atlas Snowshoes. Free.

6-8 p.m. Full Moon Snowshoe Hike*A recreational snowshoe for all ability levels under Tahoe’s bright and beautiful full moon. Presented by Atlas Snowshoes and LEKI. Free.

TUESDAY | FEB. 23

9-11 a.m. Community Fun SkiJoin Meghan Robins for a community skate ski at Tahoe Cross Country. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Snow Safety Field Session* Session with Sierra Avalanche Center forecaster Brandon Schwartz. Free.

4-5 p.m. Après Style YogaFor all levels presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

7-9 p.m. Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film FestivalA film festival that celebrates the human-powered winter experience. Fundraiser for Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. $10.

WEDNESDAY | FEB. 24

9-11 a.m. Intermediate Skate Ski ClinicWith former Far West Coach and Alpenglow Nordic guru Ben Grasseschi, presented by Madshus. Free. 4-5 p.m. Restorative YogaLed by The Yoga Room’s Tammy Graham. Free.

6-7 p.m.Winter Recreation Tips SeminarJoin the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a fun and informative evening of winter recreation tips. Free.

6:15-8:15 p.m. Women, Wine and WaxA women’s only ski wax clinic with wine, cheese and fun. Presented by Tahoe Back-country Women. Free.

THURSDAY | FEB. 25

9-11 a.m. Intermediate Classic Skiing ClinicWith former Far West Coach and Alpenglow Nordic guru Ben Grasseschi. Presented by Madshus Skis. Free

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate Backcountry Ski Tour*Presented by Dynafit and Julbo. Free.

Noon-2 p.m. Avalanche Beacon PracticeJoin Alpenglow beacon specialist Jason Layh for practice and fine tuning. Presented by PIEPS, Julbo Eyewear and Arc’teryx. Free.

4-5 p.m. Après Style YogaFor all levels presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

7-9 p.m. Winter Film Series Join Alpenglow Sports for the fourth installment of the 10th annual Winter Film Series with world-renowned alpinist Kelly Cordes. Free.

FRIDAY | FEB. 26

9-11 a.m. Community Classic SkiJoin Meghan Robins for a community classic ski at Tahoe Cross Country. Free.

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Backcountry Basics Safety TourPresented by Black Diamond and Pieps. Free.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Certified AIARE Level I Avalanche CourseA certified Level I classroom and field clinic presented by Rich Meyer Alpine Guide. Must attend all three days for certification. Free.

Mountain he Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns with a nine-day celebration of human-powered mountain sports, events, clinics, equipment demos, presentations, film and more from Feb. 20 to 28 featuring back-country ski touring, snowshoeing and yoga.

The Alpenglow Mountain Festival is geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusiasts, offering a range of activities for all interests and ability levels. Try something new, hone your skills, enjoy the outdoors and explore Tahoe. Most events are free, but registration is required for many events.

| Register alpenglowsports.com

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

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 582-7892The park is mostly fl at and open year-round. Skiers can enjoy the forests and boulder fi elds, glide down to the lake and meander through the park. There is an unmarked, 9.6-km, skier-packed trail starting near the Emigrant Trail Museum. For the more adventuresome, glide over the hills into Coldstream Canyon. TART

PETER GRUBB HUT/CASTLE PEAKLEVEL: Moderate to strenuousA marked Nordic ski trail begins at the Castle Peak/Boreal interchange on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, west of Truckee. Take the Castle Peak exit and follow it for one-quarter mile to the intersection for the trailhead to the north that goes up Castle Valley and over Castle Pass. Fol-low unmarked trail to Peter Grubb Hut. For overnight stays at Peter Grubb Hut, call (530) 426-3632 for reservations.

POLE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEMLEVEL: Easy to strenuousUnmarked trails follow roads along Pole Creek and Silver Creek Drainages. Trailhead 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 89. Some parking on west side of highway. Trails follow U.S. Forest Service roads. Several loops.

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

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

PAGE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to moderateSki or snowshoe along an old road that meanders through a forest and into a cluster of meadows. Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, then turn right on Pine Avenue and right on Tahoe Park Heights Road. At the crest of the hill, take the middle fork, which becomes Big Pine Road, then take a left on Silver Tip. The parking area is at the top of the road.

TAHOE MEADOWS LEVEL: Easy to strenuousOn Mount Rose high above Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Meadows offers an expansive area where skiers can stretch their legs. Head up Highway 431 from Incline Village until you reach the meadows before the summit. This is a busy area on the weekends for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobil-ers, so try skiing during the week.

BLACKWOOD CANYON LEVEL: Moderate to strenuousThe meadows in Blackwood Canyon offer a great place to get into the wilderness off Highway 89 on the West Shore. Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City and park at the Kaspian Recreation Area. Skiers can glide along the road (not plowed in winter) or through the meadows. For a longer outing, head up the mountain to Barker Pass. This area also is open to snowmobilers.

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

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK LEVEL: Easy to moderate | (530) 525-7982The Ed Z’berg/Sugar Pine Point State Park is a spectacular spot to cross-country ski or snowshoe among the dense forests of the West Shore or along Lake Tahoe’s shores. The park offers more than 18 km of marked ski trails. Three groomed trails begin at the campground, 9 miles south of Tahoe City, with two skier-packed trails on the lake side of the park, accessed from the Day Use entrance. Winter camping available. The park also offers a number of guided tours throughout the season including full moon snowshoe tours, ski tours of the 1960 Olympic cross-country trails, historic snowshoe tours and the family Junior Ranger program; call for dates. No dogs allowed on trails. TART

TAYLOR CREEK LEVEL: Easy | (530) 573-2600Developed for beginners, this well-marked series of trails allows skiers to explore the area. Terrain is mostly fl at and is good for the entire family. Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay to the Fallen Leaf Lake Area. Turn on Cathedral Road and park in the Sno-Park. Marked trails start at the parking lot with three trails near Fallen Leaf Lake. On the Lake side of Highway 89, follow the road to the Visitor Center to access the Tallac Historic Trail. Sno-Park Permit required.*

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Noon-1 p.m. Core Focus YogaA Flow-style yoga class for beginners presented by prAna and The Yoga Room. Free.

5 p.m. Tahoe-Style NachtspektakelEuropean Ski Touring flair in Lake Tahoe. Free.

SATURDAY | FEB. 27

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginner’s Backcountry Ski Tour*Presented by Black Diamond and Pieps. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Women’s Intermediate Backcountry Ski Tour*With Alaska Heli Ski guide Robin McElroy. Presented by Tahoe Backcountry Women. Free.


9-10 a.m. Classic Ski Clinic Join Olympian Glen Jobe for a classic ski clinic. Free.

9-10 a.m. Flow Style Yoga A Flow-style yoga class for all levels presented by prAna and The Yoga Room at Tahoe Cross Country’s yurt. Free.

10:30 a.m.-noon Women’s Skate Ski ClinicLed by Hanni Schwiesow. Free.

11-11:45 a.m. Beginner’s Skate Skiing ClinicLed by local Far West Nordic athletes. Free.

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Biathlon Clinic With Dave Eastwood. Free.

Noon-12:45 p.m. Beginner’s Classic Skiing ClinicLed by local Far West Nordic athletes. Free.

1-1:45 p.m. Beginner’s Skate Skiing ClinicLed by local Far West Nordic athletes. Free.

7-9 p.m. Screening of Jeremy Collin’s “Drawn: The Art of Ascent”Join us for the critically acclaimed artist and filmmaker Jeremy Collins and his film “Drawn: The Art of Ascent.” $10.

SUNDAY | FEB. 28

9-10 a.m. Restorative YogaLed by The Yoga Room’s Tammy Graham. Free.

9 a.m.-Noon Natural History Snowshoe TourLed by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fitness Skinning Citizen Uphill & DemoFitness Skinning (aka Rando Racing) is a fast-growing trend as a valid winter aerobic outlet. Join us to see why Nordic skiers, runners and cyclists are eating this new sport up. Free.


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Nevada State Parks is grooming up to 10km of cross-country trails at Spooner State Park under the Volunteers in Parks program. Matt Saele of Sierra Snowcat is grooming once a week with a Bombardier. The plan is to schedule Cat grooming after snowstorms, then groom and refresh trails in between with a snowmobile and Yellowstone Track Setter. Volunteers are needed for snowmobile grooming; experi-ence is a plus. Volunteers are also needed to keep the Web site and e-mail notifi ca-tions up to date with grooming and cross-country ski news. Interested groomers should contact Rob Lober at (775) 843-7908. | inclinemeadowsxc.org

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Visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete powder report.

Biathlon for pros to novices� e Chuck Lyda Memorial Biathlon is

Feb. 14 at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center at 10 a.m. � e distances are as follows: 12.5km for pro/elite, 4.5km for novice/junior (younger than age 18) and stadium loops for youth (age 12 and younger). Pro/Elite racers must have Redbook Certi� cation and their own ri� e to enter. � ere is a mandatory safety clinic for novices. Register at athleteinyou.com. | (530) 426-3313 or auburnskiclub.org

Use your own styleTahoe Mountain Sports President’s Cup

Freestyle Race is on Feb. 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center. | auburnskiclub.org

Life’s a beach � e Northstar Terrain Park Crew will

build a custom jib in the beach area of the Village for ButterBox Rail Jam on Feb. 20. More than $1,000 in prizes will be given away to competitors. Live DJ, ra� e, drink specials at Tavern 6330’ and TC’s. | northstarcalifornia.com

XC races, tours offeredTahoe Donner Challenge is on Feb. 21 at

10 a.m., sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski. Participants can choose the 40km course or 20km course, making it a race or a tour. Included with entry are lunch and a ra� e prize drawing. Everyone is welcome and all participants are entered into the drawing.

Tour D’Euer on March 27 celebrates spring in this 25-year-old, cross-country tradition. Participants will tour the Euer Valley between 8 and 10 a.m. Later, at 11 a.m., there will be food and live music at the Cookhouse Hut at the new cross-country facility. | tahoedonner.com

Little shredders listen upJibs 4 Kids is a freestyle, progression-

oriented series of competitions for ages 12 and younger. Open to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, Jibs 4 Kids will take place in the beginner area at Homewood’s Happy Park. Prizes will go to winners of the best trick and award-winning moves, but all competitors will receive certi� cates of achievement.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Homewood’s North Lodge on Feb. 13 and March 12. Helmets are mandatory. � e registration fee is $10. Practice is from 11 to 12:30 p.m. followed by competition from 1 to 1:30 p.m. All parents and guardians must sign a liability release form on behalf of their kids who will participate. | skihomewood.com

Slalom racing & beer festBoreal hosts the 2nd annual Boreal Bank-

ed Slalom on Feb. 20 featuring a costume race to bene� t the High Fives Foundation, live music and a legendary aprés party presented by Dos Equis World Of Adven-ture featuring a beer garden.

Both the snowboard and ski races will be held on Feb. 20. Early registration is $25. If spots are still available, day-of registration will take place on the second � oor of Boreal Base Lodge from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Competitors will be required to have a season pass or lift ticket in order to compete. A discounted all-day lift ticket will be available to competitors for $36. � e après party is open to everyone and with free live music on the Boreal Outdoor Deck. | rideboreal.com

No studs allowed

� e 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Fat Bike Challenge is on Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tahoe Cross Country. Two

distances are designed to cater to riders of all ability levels, a 10km and a 20km, and give the participants wonderful views of Lake Tahoe on a fun-� lled course. Tires must be 3.8 wide. Please note that mountain bikes and studded tires are not allowed. Specialized will be on hand with a full demo � eet. Participants are encouraged to try the latest and greatest in fat bike technology. | alpenglowsports.com

Put some jam on it� e � rst Oakley Grom Jam is in the

Belmont Terrain Park at Squaw Valley on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 11 and younger can compete in this mini-terrain park competition. Park features include a � at box, � at rail and two small jumps. � ere will be prizes for every competitor, plus prizes for � rst-, second- and third-place groms. Oakley-sponsored riders and coaches will be on hand to give tips and encourage safe terrain park skills. Skiers, snowboarders, boys and girls are all invited to compete. Adults must be present to sign up groms. Entry is free. | squawalpine.com

Dust off those wooden skis� e Plumas Ski Club announces the

Longboard Revival Race Series on Feb. 21 and March 20 at the Plumas Eureka State Park near Johnsonville. Participants must use 1860s-style, 9-foot to 16-foot wooden skis. � e ski club has a limited number of long boards that will be given out on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis.

Registration is from 10 to 11:15 a.m.; the race starts at noon. � ere will be prizes for race winners and best historic attire. A Plumas Ski Club membership is required to enter the race for insurance purposes. | (530) 832-4309 or plumasskiclub.org

Tahoe Donner hosts race seriesWinter Superstars Week is Feb. 13 to 20

at Tahoe Donner Downhill. Events will be o� ered for all ages in ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini-terrain park event. Participates can sign up on the day of the event. � e schedule of events will be posted online.

Tahoe Donner Race Series o� ers public race events on Feb. 27 and March 6. � e races are formatted so that anyone who can ski or ride down a blue slope can participate. Prizes are awarded at each race. Whoever has the best three results in the series will have his or her name posted on the plaque in the ski lodge.

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

Tahoe Donner Family Challenge is on March 20, a matched time competition raced by family teams. It is a Giant Slalom race, but the time that counts is the di� erence between � rst and second runs. � e team component is a combined best di� erence from a child in a family with the best di� erence from an adult in the family. � e winning team gets its name engraved on the trophy in the ski lodge.

Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam is on April 10. � is annual end-of-season bash includes food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the Boxing Match Rail Jam and the traditional

Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build dummies to send sliding down the hill and o� a jump. � is year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates. | tahoedonner.com

Welcome back, Banzai� e Rahlves’ Banzai Tour returns to

Kirkwood from Feb. 26 to 27 at 10 a.m. with the Wall Banzai, promising high-speed ski and snowboard racing action. � is event was created by former Olympic ski racer and X-Games Champion, Daron Rahlves, and is a combination of big-mountain free ski meets boarder cross race. � e race takes place in heats where racers face o� four at a time with the top two � nishers of each heat moving on to the next round.

� e start of the Kirkwood Banzai drops into the steep section of the � e Wall known as All the Way, a double black diamond. � e Rahlves’ Banzai Tour sends the competitors through moguls, over natural jumps and into narrow gullies.

� ere are many excellent spots for watch-ing including on � e Wall, at the Alaska Airlines Flight Deck and at the � nish line located at the end of Snow Snake Gully.

� e series culminates with the Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl from March 5 to 6. More information and registration information can be found on the event Web site. | rahlvesbanzai.com

The only way to weekendKick o� the weekend with Face/O�

Friday rail jams, giveaways and drink specials on Feb. 26 and March 25 at Diamond Peak. For participants there is a $10 entry fee; lift tickets are not required. Preregister online or sign up the day of the event. Features will change weekly. Practice is 2 to 3:30 p.m. with Rail Jam starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Spectators can watch the competition from the Loft Bar deck lounge. Happy hour drink and food specials begin at 4 p.m. in the Loft Bar. | diamondpeak.com

C’mon and take a free rideSierra-at-Tahoe will host the Huck Cup,

presented by Subaru, a 2-Star Freeride World Tour qualifying event on Feb. 26 and 27. � e event will take place in Huckleberry Canyon, 320 acres of back-country terrain accessed by � ve gates at the summit of Sierra-at-Tahoe. Roughly 80 men and women will compete for a $5,000 cash purse. Athletes must be licensed to compete in the Freeride World Tour and can register for the Huck Cup online. | freerideworldtour.com.

You have to be nutsGranlibakken hosts the 3rd annual

Bonker’s Race, a family ski and ride race competition on March 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s a top-to-bottom race over natural terrain, complete with race gates for ages 5 and older. Register as partners, child/parent or siblings. Each racer will compete separately and the winner is the fastest team. Other non-snow activities include, costume contest, helmet decorating, sledding, tuning clinic, and s’mores and hot chocolate. Pre-registration fees are $20 per entry or race-day registration is $25 per entry and include sledding pass and lift ticket. Helmets are required to participate. | granlibakken.com

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veryone has a comfort zone of some size. Wherever yours is, it gets more comfortable with each visit. My first com-fort zone on skis was established on the Big Hill at Badger Pass in Yosemite after I had made turns on it the 207th time I skied down it. The Big Hill is in reality not very big, but in name only.

I was uncomfortable eight years later when I made my first run down from the summit of the Parsennbahn cable railroad in Davos, Switzerland, because I was blindly following the crowd of skiers to somewhere that I had not even seen before.

Anytime you expand your horizon there is always a moment of being un-comfortable and then it gets better the second time.

There are hundreds of small mountains, as their owners call them, that are less than 500 vertical feet above the never-large-enough parking lot at the bottom.

When the first chairlift was invented in Nebraska and then installed on Dollar Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho, it became an uncomfortable zone for people learn-ing how to turn long, stiff skis with low, soft boots.

It would be five years before ski lifts were built on nearby Baldy because it was perceived as too difficult for most people to turn skis on.

I know that if you list the comfort zones at your favorite ski resort, it will include that secret parking place behind the Snow-cat garage; your favorite edge sharpener for those hard-packed, granular snow days; and we cannot forget your favorite maître d’ at the darling restaurant nine miles down the road from the chairlift.

Most of the people who develop a comfort level of any kind at one of the small resorts will likely never ski anywhere else. Why should they? As long as they get comfortable, why go anywhere else?

I was filming at one of these small resorts one day when a ski patrolman proudly told me that he had skied there every day it had been opened and logged 67,819 lift rides since he started and it became easier to track with his GPS on his phone. He’d never skied anywhere else. Why should he?

Can these small resorts produce good skiers? Of course, they can. The best female ski racer America has ever had is Lindsey Vonn. She learned her skills on a small, rope tow hill just outside of Minneapolis.

The list of small hills stretches across North America from Maine to Seattle. Names such as Twin Bridges, Ligonier, Nubs Knob, Green Valley Lake, Sno-qualmie Summit and Boyne Mountain, to mention a few. There are other people who are comfortable skiing anywhere and have laid down tracks wherever there is a ski lift and many places where there is not a ski lift but a helicopter.

I would hesitate to put a number on how many ski resorts or places I have skied and/or filmed that later became ski resorts.

After my first venture into the moun-tains as a Boy Scout, I do know that I have never been uncomfortable anywhere in the world. When I made my first ski movie in 1949-50 there were, to the best of my knowledge, only 13 chairlifts in North America. Today, the Kircher Family who own Boyne Mountain in Michigan, also own and operate a total of 160 different chairlifts across America and Canada.

Wouldn’t you like to be able to say, “I have a comfort zone on that many ski lifts?”

I have always been most comfortable wondering what is over the horizon. If you own a pair of skis and use them, you have to get to the top of the mountain to see what is over the horizon. Years ago when someone opened a ski shop next to my studio in Hermosa Beach, he got per-mission from the city to grind big blocks of ice and spread it on the small hill under the street light in a nearby public park. It quickly became a target for my camera and there I watched and then filmed a young man dressed in a budget-busting outfit of Bogner’s most expensive stuff. He could do a couple of Art Furrer’s freestyle ballet moves, as well as an eye-popping variation of a tip roll. He was obviously an excellent skier, or so I thought.

However, when it came time to inter-view him for my narration, I needed to know where he had skied and gotten so good. He had never skied anywhere except under the street light in the park in Her-mosa Beach.

When you are within your comfort zone you have a sense of freedom within that zone. And I firmly believe that freedom is man’s most basic need, so go for it with everything within you and do it 24 hours of every day. n

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

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More EventsFEB. 20 | SATURDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18

Glowstick Parade & Carnival TruckeeTahoe Donner hosts a kid-friendly torchlight

parade with glow sticks followed by free car-nival games, music and snacks. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the parade is at 6:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

FEB. 20-22 | SATURDAY-MONDAY

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche

Level 1 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

FEB. 21 | SUNDAY

S’moresapalooza NorthstarAn entire day, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., will

be dedicated to the gooey treat throughout the Village, including a S’mores scavenger hunt, granola bar samplings, free S’mores, live music and DJ. | northstarcalifornia.com

Alpenglow Mountain Festival Area venuesAlpenglow presents the Mountain Festival

through Feb. 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusi-asts. Most events are free, but registration is required. Today features the Fat Bike Challenge, a skate skiing clinic, yoga, back-country ski tours, and a birding snowshoe tour. Details in the fea-ture in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Back-country ski tour Olympic Valley Alpine Skills hosts a back-country ski tour

on Silver Peak. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Winter knowledge Incline VillageFrom 9 a.m. to noon, Dr. Will Richardson of

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will lead a snowshoe tour in Tahoe Meadows, discussing natural history issues related to winter ecology, how animals and plants survive the harsh winters in Tahoe, and bird species. All ages wel-come. Snowshoes required. Free. | tinsweb.org

Educational ski HomewoodSki around Homewood and learn about

the unique cultural and environmental history of the Lake Tahoe area from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Meet at Old Homewood express chairlift. Free. | skihomewood.com

Bartenders square off West ShoreJoin the West Shore cafe for the second

annual Local Bartenders Competition from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend to help determine the People’s Choice award. Tickets $10 advance, $15 door. Bartender applications are accepted until Jan. 17. | west-shorecafe.com

Literary Arts & Wine TruckeeJoin a monthly reading series held the third

Sunday of every month at 6:30 at Coffeebar. This is an opportunity for local, regional and visiting writers to share their work and help generate enthusiasm for the craft. | literaryart-sandwine.squarespace.com

FEB. 22 | MONDAY


through Feb. 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusi-asts. Most events are free, but registration is required. Today features a skate skiing clinic, yoga, back-country ski tours, avalanche beacon practice, and a full moon snowshoe run and hike. Details in the feature in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Full moon snowshoe tour Tahoe VistaEnjoy learning about natural history and

astronomy from knowledgeable guides while snowshoeing under the full moon. Treks are 2 to 3 miles and include snacks, hot drinks, snowshoes, poles and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

FEB. 23 | TUESDAY


through Feb. 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusi-

asts. Most events are free, but registration is required. Today features the community fun ski, yoga, snow safety field session, and the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. Details in the feature in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Wax on, wax off Tahoe CityFar West sponsored wax clinics are tailored

to address both glide and kick wax, depend-ing on the designated clinic. Roger Chaney, Toko Tech Team wax technician, will teach the purpose and function of waxing and maintain-ing skis. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Alpen-glow Sports. | farwestnordic.org

It’s winter, it’s wild Tahoe CityWinter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film

Festival is at 7 p.m. at the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. Hosted by Alpenglow Sports, the event is an annual winter staple in the nine-day Alpenglow Mountain Festival and benefits Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. | alpenglowsports.com

FEB. 24 | WEDNESDAY

Just your basics TruckeeMembership 101 hosted by Truckee Donner

Chamber of Commerce is from 8 to 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the California Welcome Center. | (530) 587-8808


through Feb. 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusi-asts. Most events are free, but registration is required. Today features a skate skiing clinic, yoga, Women, Wine & Wax, and Winter Recreation Tips. Details in the feature in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Heart Health talk TruckeeTahoe Forest Health System hosts free Heart

Health talks in February from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Tahoe Forest Hospital. Today features “Ask the Doc: Hot Topics in Hearth Health” with Dr. Tim Lombard. | (530) 582-7419

Paint and sip HomewoodThe Painted Vine hosts an art class at the

West Shore cafe from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Paint a lakefront landscape. $75 includes admission, entrée and drink. | RSVP painted-vine.com

Tips for back-country fun Tahoe CityTahoe Rim Trail presents a free presenta-

tion at Granlibakken at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Jordan Summers will offer tips on how use the Tahoe Rim Trail in winter, what gear to carry, how to navigate and what safety precau-tions to take. Summers will explain how he prepares for day hikes and longer, snowy ventures. | alpenglowsports.com/festival

FEB. 25 | THURSDAY


through Feb. 28 with activities geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain enthusiasts. Most events are free, but registration is required. Today features a classic skiing clinic, yoga, back-country ski tours, avalanche beacon practice and the Winter Film Series with Kelly Cordes. Details in the feature in this edition. | alpenglowsports.com

Winemaker Dinner Olympic ValleyPlumpJack Café hosts a series of winemaker

dinners. Tonight features a California Spirits dinner with a four-course chef’s tasting menu is off-ered. $75. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Project Mixer TruckeeMountain Area Preservation hosts a project

mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cedar House. Come and learn about regional and use pro-posals and how to get involved in the public process. All welcome. Cash bar and light refreshments provided. | (530) 582-6751

Hear from the pros Olympic ValleyAlpenglow Winter Film Series hosts locals

and athletes as they share stories of their adventures in the mountains. Kelly Cordes will be featured. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Olym-pic Village Lodge. Free. | squawalpine.com

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had heard extraordinary things about the Women of Winter Clinics at Squaw Valley. Always looking to improve my skiing, I thought it would be fun to experience a program of this nature. � e clinics are for women looking to hone and sharpen their ski techniques and explore aspects of the mountain they may not have explored before. � e program is for women with intermediate to expert skiing abilities

I ventured out to Squaw Valley on a recent Wed-nesday morning for the WOW clinic. It was a perfect, brilliant, sunny day. I met up with friend Gina Larkin, an Executive Leadership Coach, to spend the morning on the mountain and develop our ski skills. At 9:15 a.m., 13 women gathered by the Funitel for the clinic.

A buzz of excitement was in the air as we prepared to venture out. Julie Matises, supervisor of the Squaw Ski School, Lynn Douglass, program coordinator for Women of Winter, and CJ Johnson, a ski instructor with the Women of Winter clinic, greeted the enthusiastic group with equal enthusiasm.

Introductions and pleasantries exchanged, we were each asked about our level of skiing. We would break into smaller groups with an intermediate group that would ski some groomed runs and a bit of o� piste and a more advanced group that would ski black diamond runs and some of the more challenging o� -piste terrain. Larkin and I wanted to challenge ourselves and with Matises’ and Douglass’s encouragement, we joined the advanced group.

We took a warm up run on Shirley Lake, so the instructors could evaluate our skill level. Our group headed to Granite Chief. � e � rst exercise we were taught was how to slip slide down the run. � is

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Matises were excellent instructors, o� ering each of the women techniques to improve her form.

As Douglass and I skied a run, she spoke passion-ately about skiing.

“We teach tactics for people to get down the hill and we teach them how to be safe and yet still try stu� that is di� cult. As instructors, we don’t stop learning and teaching ourselves,” she said.

After the clinic, I sat down with Matises, Doug-

lass and Larkin to talk about their experiences teaching women.

“Women are open, they share with other women and allow themselves to vulnerable. It’s a very empowering experience. We’ve seen friendships formed from these clinics,” Matises said.

“It’s great when the light bulb goes on for someone, when they do something and they haven’t done before or were afraid to do. We’ve all been there. And when you learn to get into the terrain and the terrain will teach you,” Johnson added.

“We move the women into o� -piste terrain that might be harder. We are cheerleaders,” said Douglass.

“We want to inspire you and pass on the excitement and accessibility of the mountain. In the end, it’s about the group having a dynamic experience and having fun,” explained Matises.

After the clinic, Larkin re� ected on the day, “We were empowered to try more di� cult black diamond

terrain, empowered by the instructors who worked with us on the skills we needed to be successful, empowered and supported by a group of like-minded women all looking for breakthroughs in their skiing.”

In addition to the Women of Winter Clinic at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows o� ers a Sunday pro-gram. I joined a clinic there on a recent storm day. Ski instructor Margaret Spencer helped our group work on skills and techniques for skiing powder.

was followed by an o� -piste mogul run in which we employed the technique we were just taught. I looked down at the huge bumps and realized I was out of my comfort zone. I slid down the � rst mogul as Matises talked me through each turn until I made my way down the hill.

� e next run was a steep, o� -piste run and the conditions were amazing. Both Douglass and

had heard extraordinary things about the Women of Winter Clinics at Squaw Valley. Always looking to improve my skiing, I thought it would be fun to experience a program of this

Squaw and Alpine continue a tradition of teaching women as the � rst women’s ski program in the nation started at Squaw when Elissa Slanger created a pro-gram for women in the 1970s.

� e Women of Winter clinic was a great exper-ience. Not only did I have fun and stretch my boun-daries, I learned techniques to ski terrain I may not of have skied myself with the encouragement of some fabulous women instructors. I plan to return.

For more information about the Women of Winter clinics, visit squawalpine.com or call (530) 452-4349.

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T A H O E NostalgiaBREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMENDuring the Victorian Era in the 1800s when American women couldn’t vote and were generally disenfranchised socially, politically and economically, females in Sierra Nevada mining camps were encouraged to grab their skis and hit the hill. The women’s races often drew the largest crowds and loudest cheers.

In 1867, Lotti Joy shot down a northern Sierra race course at 49 mph to set the earliest women’s speed record.

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

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S I E R R A S T O R I E SDanger of winter f loodsBY MARK McLAUGHLIN

In January 1997, Lake Tahoe’s water level exceeded it maximum legallimit. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

� e 1997 � ood is by far the worst on record on the Carson, Walker and Truckee rivers. � e ’97 event caused $1 billion dam-age, but miraculously there was only one fatality. � is type of winter � ood is called a wet mantle event because prolonged heavy rain at high elevations melts the mantle of snow on the mountains and the subsequent runo� overwhelms streams and rivers.

Forecasters are expecting increased precip-itation this winter due to the El Niño-in� u-ence on weather patterns, with a probable uptick in atmospheric rivers, the new name for so-called Pineapple Express storms. At-mospheric rivers focus heavy moisture surges into the West Coast that can deliver up to half of our winter precipitation. Although � ooding is expected at times over the next few months, especially in Southern California, no one can say whether the mountains will experience a wet mantle event this season.

fter four consecutive winters with less than average precipitation — espe-cially 2014-15, the least snowy of record — it’s nice to see the Tahoe Sierra back in the saddle again weatherwise. It has not been an exceptional winter so far, but with Tahoe Basin precipitation closing in on 120 percent the region is o� to a great start. � e frequent, but generally moderate, storms have been exactly what we needed.

� e current El Niño event in the Paci� c Ocean is rated exceptionally strong, but the storm pattern so far has thrown scientists a curve ball. Seasonal forecasts called for drier than normal conditions in the Paci� c Northwest and wetter than normal in Southern California. Los Angeles has been impacted with storms this winter, but precipitation there is running half of what it was at this time during the last very strong El Niño in 1997-98. And the Paci� c Northwest is above average for rain and snow. Go � gure.

Each year has its own unique character; you never know what may happen. Ten years ago, the winter of 2006 was o� to a slow start, but things picked up in the sec-ond half of December 2005. Tahoe resorts picked up nearly 10 feet of new snow in the upper elevations in late December 2005, setting the stage for a good ski season.

Sugar Bowl’s upper mountain base grew to nearly 8 feet deep. Mammoth Mountain’s pack doubled from 6 feet to 12 feet between Christmas and New Years. On New Year’s Day, Mammoth picked up 55 inches in just 24 hours. Kirkwood Mountain Resort, where 24 feet of snow had been tallied so far, boarders were riding on a pack 14-feet deep.

But when the freezing level rose to near-ly 9,000 feet at times, hydrologists issued � ood warnings. � e highest elevations were hammered with Sierra cement, but rain often dominated below 7,500 feet. Mild, moisture-laden Paci� c storm systems like that can cause signi� cant � ood problems. During the Christmas holidays of 2005, forecasters were greatly concerned that the heavy rain would rapidly melt the snowpack and � ood the Truckee River. � at’s what happened in the New Year’s Day � ood of 1997. � e river did go on a rampage in early January 2006, but it was nowhere near as catastrophic as the ‘97 event.

Reservoir and watershed conditions usu-ally determine the likelihood and severity of a winter � ood. � ere were several factors in 2005-06 that reduced the threat of a disastrous � ood like what occurred in 1997.

First, in 1997, the two previous years (1995 & 1996) had been extremely wet and Lake Tahoe’s water level was within 12 inches of its legal maximum of 6,229 feet in elevation. � ere was little room for additional water storage in the lake. � at was not an issue in 2005-06, nor would it be this year.

Second, a major, cold winter storm on Dec. 21 and 22, 1996, had dumped heavy snow in the Sierra (about 6 to 7 feet at lake level) and up to three feet in the valleys of western Nevada. � is set up a deep, uncon-solidated early season snow pack.

� ird, a vigorous atmospheric river driven by a strong subtropical jet stream pushed heavy rain into the Sierra at the end of Dece-mber 1996. Freezing levels soared to 11,700 feet on Jan. 1, 1997. � ere was an incredible amount of runo� pouring out of the Sierra Nevada from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6, 1997. At Blue

Canyon, nearly 19 inches of rain fell in three days. Precipitation totals in the Feather River drainage exceeded 35 inches. Squaw Creek went on a rampage and caused substantial structural damage in Olympic Valley.

Fourth, on Jan. 1, 1997, Lake Tahoe’s water level exceeded its legal maximum limit, which forced Federal Watermaster Garry Stone to fully open all 17 gates in the Tahoe Dam. � e resulting surge of water contributed to the inundation of the Truckee River � oodplain from Squaw Creek to beyond Reno. Nearly every bridge across Highway 89 between Tahoe City and Truckee was destroyed or seriously damaged. Damages in the upper Truckee River watershed reached $11 million. In several eastern Sierra watersheds, the 1997 runo� exceeded 100-year � ood � ows.

Another signi� cant di� erence between the December 2005 precipitation event and 1997 was the orientation of the jet stream. Instead of the deep, subtropical na-ture of the 1997 storms, the systems in late 2005 were caught in a strong zonal � ow that did not tap as much tropical moisture. � e storms themselves were lined up to eastern Asia and the Philippines.

� e juicy weather systems at the end of 2005 unloaded signi� cant precipita-tion, but they were not the true Pineapple Express type that taps moisture from Hawaii and beyond, Ski resorts were disap-pointed that snow levels rose above 8,000 feet at times in 2005, especially during the economically important holiday period, but the heavy, wet snow built a solid base that secured the season for months to come.

� e 2005-06 storms did generate the worst � ood on the Truckee and Carson rivers since 1997. High water caused mil-lions of dollars of damage (estimated at nearly $3 million in Reno alone), but the region was spared a catastrophic event. On the positive side, the abundant moisture boosted the level of Lake Tahoe. Big Blue’s surface elevation rose nearly 12 inches to 6,225.6 feet in two weeks. We could cer-tainly use some of that this winter.

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 [email protected]. Check out his blog at tahoenug-gets.com, or read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com

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Indulge in chocolate, marshmallows and graham cracker creations during Northstar’s S’moresapalooza on Feb. 21. An entire day, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., will be dedicated to the gooey treat throughout the Village, including a S’mores scavenger hunt, granola bar samplings, free S’mores, live music and DJ. | northstarcalifornia.com

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A team effort for your petWorld Spay Day is Feb. 23 from 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Along with Town of Truckee and local veterinarians in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, the organization has teamed up to provide free spay/neuter surgeries to qualifying cats or dogs within the community. Participants should � ll out an online application or pick one up at the shelter located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee with the pet’s vaccination records. Spots are limited. | hstt.org

Make a clean breakEastern Regional Materials Recovery

Facility in Truckee o� ers a free hazardous waste drop-o� day on Feb. 20. Drop o� paint, auto � uids, cleaners, pesticides, oil � lters and medications. � e maximum amount allowed is 15 gallons or 125 pounds. Call for an appointment. | (530) 583-7800

Ritzier than the restForty hotels and resorts within � e

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. have been named award winners in the 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings. Among them, � e Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is included in the Gold Badge Winners as one of the best hotels in the nation. | ritzcarlton.com

A warm place for the night� e United for Action Coalition will

open an emergency warming center at Church of the Mountains in Truckee through March to provide a warm overnight accommodation, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., to those living out in the cold. Two to three volunteers are needed on each shift with at least one male present at all times during the center’s open hours.

Also needed are blankets, sheets and towels; cleaning supplies; paper goods; � rst aid supplies; hygiene items; food stu� s and co� ee, tea and cocoa. Items most requested by those living outside or in unheated spaces are: tarps, gloves, jackets, coats, socks, boots and hand warmers. Financial assistance would also be greatly appreciated. Checks may be made out to Church of the Mountains, with EWC noted in the memo, and mailed to P.O. Box 1209, Truckee, CA 96161. | (775) 690-7694 or [email protected]

Be a part of the parade� e annual Kings Beach SnowFest

Parade will be on March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parade � oats can be cars, pick-up trucks, � at beds or a walking unit. Entry for the parade is $25. Parade sponsorship starts at $150. Both forms are online and must be completed and submitted with payment by Feb. 15. Parade entries are limited and on a � rst-come, � rst served basis. | northttahoebusiness.org

Carve out a good causeTruckee River Winery is hosting its � fth

annual ice-carving competition, Wine n Ice, for SnowFest on March 9 from noon to 7 p.m. Ten competitors will be given the chance to sculpt a 300-pound block of ice. � e top three contestants will win prizes; the winner will receive a trophy and his or her registration fee, which is $60. Guests are welcome to watch, enjoy a glass of wine, treats from local eateries, a local DJ and outdoor games. Wine n Ice bene� ts High Fives Foundation, a local nonpro� t for injured athletes. | Register truckeeriverwinery.com

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Reeves’ work on display Soule Domain features the art of Heidi

Reeves through May at the restaurant. “Art has been a part of my life since birth. My grandmother was an oil painter and from the age of 7 or 8, I remember spending weekends with her where she set me up with an easel and brushes and showed me how to create magic,” Reeves says on her Web site.

“I loved the smell and feel of the paints. However, the magic was put on hold while I married and raised a family. In 1979 we moved to North Tahoe, but it wasn’t until 1992 that I took my � rst watercolor class,” said the artist of her work.

“More recently, my art medium has shifted to pastels and it is opening up a new awareness of color and textures. … My love for art is truly a gift from God and when anyone sees my work and is touched emotionally through one of my paintings, I feel like I’m giving that gift back to Him. Living in Tahoe for 35 years has only increased my awe of God’s creation and love and I hope that I can capture a small part of that beauty on paper.”

Art artist reception will be held on Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with half-priced drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at Soule Domain. Reeves’ work is also on display at North Tahoe Arts Center. | heidireevesart.com

Submit to art contestWriters, poets, photographers, sculptors,

craftspeople, painters and more are invited to submit works of art to Moonshine Ink’s annual juried art contest, � e Tahoe Canvas. All submissions must re� ect the Tahoe/Truckee region in some fashion. Two winners for each category will be selected based on mastery of the medium, originality and adherence to the Tahoe theme. � e grand prize for each category is $500 worth of gift certi� cates to area businesses. Runners’-up will receive $100 worth of gift certi� cates. Submissions are due Feb. 15. For a complete list of categories, prizes and submission requirements see the Web site. | moonshineink.com

Many layers to work withMichael Guerriero’s work is on display

at Atelier throughout the month of February. Serigraphy is a stencil method

Mary Beth Hamilton’s artwork will be on display at Riverside Studios for the month of February. Hamilton resides in Kings Beach and has experimented with a num-ber of mediums. She received her Fine Arts degree from California State University, So-noma, with an emphasis in ceramics. The work she will be showcasing is acrylic on reclaimed wood, salvaged from a 70-foot Lake Tahoe pier. | riversideartstudios.com

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of printmaking where a loose-woven polyester screen, stretched on a frame, is used to support the stencil. � e � nished edition may contain as many as 20 layers of stencils and ink. Each area of the print involves making a stencil, mixing the ink, registering the edition of paper on the baseboard, printing and drying. Guerriero’s work is for sale during the exhibit, as well. | ateliertruckee.com

Classes hosted at AtelierAtelier announces its upcoming art

classes. Pam McAddo o� ers a Life Drawing series on Mondays in February. � is studio class, for people with a � rm foundation in drawing skills, will consider the human form in its many curves and angles. Classes start at $25.

An introductory candle-making workshop on Feb. 11 is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will be making hand-dipped beeswax candles that burn cleaner and longer than para� n candles. All supplies will be provided. Class fee is $28.

Abstract Canvas on Feb. 13 is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Instructor Casey Sibley uses a variety of hand-painting and mixed-media techniques for creating abstract artwork. She’ll review tips for achieving a balanced composition and choosing complimentary colors. All supplies are provided. Class fee is $35.

� e basics of knitting will be covered from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 16. Participants will master basic stitches and learn about yarn, needles and pattern reading. � is class is for individuals who have never held knitting needles or those who have forgotten how to. All supplies are included. Class fee is $40.

A drop-in Knitting Group meets on Feb. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. � e group is open to all knitters, crocheters, loom artists and individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists and who practice regularly.

Participants will learn the anatomies of Paper Flowers through cutting and constructing leaves and blossoms with paper on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each participant will build a mini bouquet or table arrangement. All

supplies and materials are included. Class fee is $38.

An Intro to Crochet is on Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will master the basic stitches and learn about yarn, needles and pattern reading. � is class is for those who have never held crochet needles or for those who learned many years ago. Class fee is $42 and includes supplies. | ateliertruckee.com

Enjoy new artist studio, galleryCobalt Artist Studio, the inspiration of

business partners and artists Kim Snyder and Monika Piper Johnson, will host a grand opening on Feb. 13. � e public is welcome to the new artist studio and gallery space, located at 230 Village Blvd., Unit 3, in Incline Village, from 4 to 6 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Formerly the home of Bentley Inter-iors, Snyder and Piper Johnson have transformed the 1,100-square-foot space to a hybrid artist studio and gallery. In addition to Snyder’s and Piper Johnson’s art, the studio will feature the work of Kim Franke, a local designer of custom mountain modern furniture. Guest artists will be featured in the gallery on a regular basis and art classes will be o� ered in oil painting, drawing and more.

Visitors can stop by the Cobalt Artist Studio to meet the owners and watch them paint Fridays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment Mondays through � ursdays. Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours. | (775) 240-8075 or cobaltartiststudio.com

It’s fabulous, it’s funkyNorth Tahoe Arts presents its annual

Fab ‘n’ Funky art clearance showing until March 5. Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories, o� ering a variety of arts and crafts at discounted prices. Works on sale include original paintings, pastels, watercolors and photography, framed prints, jewelry, pottery, glassware and more. Participating artists include Sue Gross, Mike Bond, Eva Nichols, Catherine Strand, Jane Lufkin, Janet Martin and Heidi Reeves. | northtahoearts.com

Call to artists for Truckee art tour� e Nevada County Arts Council

presents the 2nd Annual Truckee Open Art Studios Tour, also

known as TOAST, to participate in the tour from July 15 to 17 and from July 22 to 24. A preview exhibit and artist reception will be held on July 12.

� e Truckee Open Art Studios Tour is intended for both professional and emerging artists who are actively producing high-quality work. Artists must reside, own a home/property, or have studio space within the boundaries of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District. Entries are accepted in all visual art mediums except video, � lm, performance and installation art.

Truckee Open Art Studios Tour is a juried art event, o� ering a unique opportunity for artists to gain further recognition as an artist, open one’s studio doors to the public, and to show and sell one’s work.

Part of the TOAST mission is to provide an educational experience for all ages, fostering an interest in and a greater understanding of the artistic process. Artists should demonstrate their processes

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CalendarOngoing

“Foreign Bodies” Metro Gallery | Until Feb. 26

Placer County art show | Until Feb. 29

Mary Beth Hamilton Riverside Art Studios | Until Feb. 29

Michael Guerriero Atelier | Until Feb. 29

Beniamino Bufano Arte Italia | Until March 6

“Leeway” OXS Gallery | Until March 11

Carol Hutchinson SNC Tahoe Gallery | Until March 11

“Botanical Impressions” Carson City Community Center | Until March 11

“Play” Truckee Community Rec Center | March 11-May 20

Fab ‘n’ Funky Art Sale North Tahoe Arts | Until March 31

“Representing the Work Ethic in American Art” Nevada Museum of Art | Until April 17

“Daniel Douke: Extraordinary” Nevada Museum of Art | Until April 24

“Cedra Wood: A Residency on Earth” Nevada Museum of Art | Until May 15

Heidi Reeves Soule Domain | Until May 31

Photography of Don Dondero Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 10

“Beautifi cation Machine” Nevada Museum of Art | Until July 24

“Ranching in the High Desert” Nevada State Museum | Until Aug. 31

“Wallsprawl” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Dec. 31

1st & 3rd WednesdayGathering of Art North Tahoe Arts Center

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

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

Saturday & SundayGuided art tours Nevada Museum of Art

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

Feb. 11Candle making Atelier

Feb. 13Grand Opening Cobalt Artist StudioAbstract Canvas Atelier

Feb. 15Life drawing Atelier

Feb. 16Basic Knitting & Knitting Group Atelier

Feb. 19Slideshow presentation “Snow Drawings”

Feb. 20-21Making “Snow Drawings”

Feb. 21Paper Flowers Atelier

Feb. 22Life drawing Atelier

Feb. 23Basic Crochet Atelier

Feb. 24 Artist reception Soule Domain

and techniques, display tools of their craft and show step-by-step examples of their art.

Early registration costs $300 through Feb. 15, with general registration open until Feb. 28 for $325. Late registration is $375 and will be o� ered if available. E-mail [email protected] for an application package and for guidelines.

Submit work for ‘Play’� e Truckee Public Arts Commis-

sion is calling for submissions for the winter exhibit at the Truckee Donner Park and Recreation Department Community Rec Center. “Play” will be a celebration of sport and recreation. � e show will feature two-dimensional art works, sculpture and framed photo-graphy. � ere is also a separate category for those unframed, personal photos that capture the moments that make living here special. � e deadline for submission of artworks, framed photography and sculpture is Feb. 19. Personal photographic submissions will be accepted from Feb. 29 to March 4. Everyone is encouraged to submit entries.

“Play” will be on display from March 11 to May 20. Guidelines and entry forms are available in the “Latest News” section on the Web site. An opening reception will be held on March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. | tdrpd.com

Art in the snowTruckee Public Art Commission and

the U.C. Berkeley Sagehen Creek Field Station invite the local community to join artist Sonja Hinrichsen in creating a landscape-scale work of art. Snow Drawings is an ongoing environmental art project in which the artist draws designs into fresh snow on open � elds. � e completed projects last only until the next snowfall.

On Feb. 19, Hinrichsen will be showing slides from previous projects and describing her process and approach at the Truckee Community Art Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

On Feb. 20 to 21, she will work with volunteers with snowshoes to create snow drawings in the meadows of the Sagehen Creek Field Station beginning at 9:30 a.m. Participants should come equipped with snowshoes, a bag lunch and appropriate outdoor attire. Signups are encouraged for snowshoe volunteers. | [email protected]

Take one or take the seriesLocal artist Susie Alexander will

be o� ering a series of beginning and intermediate painting and drawing classes for ages 16 and older at the North Tahoe Art Center. In Acrylic Painting Instruction on Feb. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., students follow a step-by-step application, learning basic skills to paint a simple still life on canvas.

Acrylic Painting Landscape on March 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. o� ers a larger spectrum of colors for beginning and navigating to a completed landscape masterpiece.

All materials are provided, although students may bring their own. | Register [email protected]

Guess who’s back in town Glass artist and Sierra Nevada College

alumna, Carol Hutchinson, will have a retrospective exhibition at the Tahoe Gallery at the college until March 11. An artist’s reception will be on Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Work of Italian artist exhibitedArte Italia in Reno presents “So Be It

In Peace Beniamino Bufano” on exhibit until March 6. Benny Bufano was born in San Fele, Italy, spent his childhood in New York, and eventually became one of San Francisco’s most colorful characters and renowned artists. A lifelong paci� st, he was deeply inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi; to him, the embodiment of world peace. Bufano is best known for his modernist sculptures representing peace and his round, playful sculptures of animals, often monumentalized to gigantic proportions. � e exhibition features a selection of Bufano’s sculptures, mosaics, paintings, sketches and works on paper. | arteitaliausa.com

What’s on tap at NMA“Representing the Work Ethic in

American Art” is on display through April 17 at the E.L. Wiegand Gallery at the Nevada Museum of Art. � e artworks date from the early 20th Century to the present and represent the work ethic in

American art. While many emphasize people undertaking the physical act of labor, others focus on di� erent types of work environments.

“Daniel Douke: Extraordinary” is at the Contemporary Gallery through April 24. � e exhibition presents 11 paintings by this Southern California artist dating from 2007 to the present. Although his work presents illusions, everything that meets the eye in Douke’s work is paint.

“Cedra Wood: A Residency on Earth” is on display at Art + Environment Gallery through May 15. Wood uses a realistic approach to portray herself and others in exotic and � ctionalized places that leave viewers seeking greater meaning. Dreamlike and mythical, her paintings are peaceful puzzles to be deciphered.

“Don Dondero: A Photographic Legacy” is on display at Wayne and Miriam Prim � eater Lobby through July 10. For nearly 50 years, Don Dondero was celebrated as one of Reno’s most notable publicity photographers. He captured civic celebrations and commercial commissions, signi� cant regional events and Reno’s illustrious celebrity nightlife.

Andy Diaz Hope and Jon Bernson present “Beautifi cation Machine” at Media Gallery until July 24. � is experiential artwork combines functions of sculpture, projection, audio processing and random chance to manipulate real-time

audio and video feeds from FOX, MSNBC or other news sources, and strips them of rhetoric and partisanship.

In Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall Andrea Zittel’s “Wallsprawl” is on display until Dec. 31. Zittel sourced images online from an aerial image database before Google Maps made such imagery easily accessible. One original image — before Zittel repeated and replicated it — shows a large-scale military campus intersecting with the wide-open desert landscape. | nevadaart.org

The art of bodiesMetro Gallery at City Hall hosts

artwork from Chicago-based visual artist Vesna Jovanovic through Feb. 26. “Foreign Bodies” is a series of large-scale Yupo Scrolls of randomly spilled ink that Jovanovic goes over with intricate cross-hatching to resemble medical illustration. His drawings take into consideration what might enter the body surgically, accidentally, deliberately, violently or aesthetically. | arts4nevada.org

Call for artists� e City of Reno is currently accepting

proposals from artists and curators interested in exhibiting in its three public galleries, including Gallery East and Gallery West located in the McKinley Arts and Culture Center and the Metro Gallery in the City Hall lobby. All media will be considered for display; however, the unique aspects of each venue are best suited for two-dimensional work. � ree-dimensional work may be considered if space allows. A review panel assesses all proposals for appropriateness and quality and provides recommendations to the City’s Public Art Committee and Reno Arts and Culture Commission for � nal approval. Exhibitions are seven weeks in duration. | renoculture.com

Allowing for leewayReno artist Nate Clark’s “Leeway” is

featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery until March 11. In this selection of Clark’s recent paintings, he examines order and structure through mark making and highlights the subtle contrast between the imperfections of hand-made marks and a methodical formula or scienti� c method. | arts4nevada.org

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The declarations that the physical book is dead have been overstated (as I’ve al-ways maintained). In a recent survey of college students, 72 percent of respondents made known their preference for print textbooks over ebooks; only 27 percent of this youth-ful, tech-savvy demographic said they preferred the electronic version.

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver

Differences: 1. Poster is missing, 2. Earflap is smaller, 3. Puddle is smaller, 4. Hair is different, 5. Heart is missing, 6. Handle is different.

The legal agreement’s small print was so tiny, I simply

couldn’t read it without my contract lenses.

TRIVIA TEST1. Antarctica,

2. Doc,3. 2009,

4. Strangers orforeigners,

5. Bing.com,6. Benjamin Franklin

Goodrich, company founder,7. Dalai Lama, XIV,8. Joe DiMaggio,

9. Lion,10. TaB in 1963

1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the largest desert in the world?

2. MOVIES: Which one of the Seven Dwarfs wears glasses in Disney’s “Snow White” animated film?

3. HISTORY: When did Sonia Sotomayor become the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Supreme Court?

4. LANGUAGE: What is a xenophobic person afraid of?

5. TECHNOLOGY: What search engine did Microsoft launch in 2009?

6. BUSINESS: What does the “B.F.” stand for in “B.F. Goodrich”?

7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What spiritual leader said, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive”?

8. ENTERTAINERS: Who was the retired pro baseball player who married actress Marilyn Monroe in 1954?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: The adjective “leonine” describes what type of animal?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the first diet drink that The Coca-Cola Co. introduced?

Trivia test by Fifi Rodriquez

HoroscopesP U Z Z L E S F O R K I D SMichael O’Connor is an astrologer, counselor and life coach | SunStarAstrology.com

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Tails in Tahoe


Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) The Sun in your sign is activating you to

new styles of approach. As if suddenly, familiar rhythms and patterns no longer feel as satisfying as they did even a short while ago. It may not yet be the time to take direct action, but something is brewing. Changes on relationship fronts are implied and the signs will be increasingly clear over the coming weeks.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Deciphering your dreams feels extra

important now. Not just the ones you have while asleep, but the ones that are actual refl ections of your destiny are specifi cally on your mind. These are not the same as fantasies or wishful thinking or socially stimulated desires to simply have things or go places. These dreams refer to the deeper purpose of your life and specifi cally at this time.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) A pioneering and revolutionary mood con-

tinues. Yet more than outer territory, it is the inner depths that appeal to you now. What you really want is a clear vision, something you can believe in and invest into with confi dence. If you have been lead into new territory over the past weeks and even months, then you are already on the right track. The bigger question is: do you trust the process.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) Some measurable shifts and shakes in your

public life are causing you to undergo a lot of sifting and sorting. The anti has gone up especially on rela-tionship fronts. There is reason to say that you are feel-ing fairly confi dent in some regards, yet not entirely. A metamorphic process is underway and at full throt-tle. Focus on reinvention of your place in the world.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) Wave after wave of awakening has been

rolling in on your shores for some time. Some of these have likely been quite inspiring while others yet have perhaps been outright rude. The heavy side of these refers to endings, completion and even the reality of mortality. This has been true for the past few years especially. Yet with each day you are somehow getting stronger. Focus there.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) A steady pace of change in your public and/or

professional life continues. The good news is that you are learning to see yourself and the world and in the world as with new eyes. The learning curve is steep and contains several facets challenging you to adapt-that is the key word. Fortunately, you have been in a pretty sporting mood as of late. Stay sober to remain sharp for best results.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) Things are steadily expanding on relation-

ship fronts. Circumstances are pushing you to be more assertive. Practical concerns and considera-tions are featured. You are happy to proceed slowly, yet you also need to feel that you are advancing surely. Some form of new training is likely or at least you have extra homework to do. Fortify your foundations with attention on the details.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) You are in an inventive and engineering

mood. This is serving to awaken aspects of you that have been waiting for their cue. This entire process is activating your desires and energy levels. The old feels less appealing with each day making unchartered territory feel more and more attractive. It may feel as though you are still in a gestating phase but something is certainly festering within.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) A crazy, creative, provocative, playful,

sassy and hopefully sexy mood has taken over. It is spurring your desires and ambitions at depths seldom reached before. Your response is to get down to business, to exercise your administrative core. Learning and/or sharing knowledge is fea-tured. You wish you could feel more confi dent all the while and this is where the screw is turning.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Refl ecting upon your sense of individuality

you may wonder how you came to be such a unique creature. Answers to questions aside, circumstances are demanding that you reply and this is leading you into new territory. Or perhaps it is just curiosity that is leading you on. Your lifestyle in general is meant to change and improvement is the main theme.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) A steady awakening of new perceptions thus

perspectives are keeping you interested. At best you feel inspired to new ventures and creative under-takings. Yet inner work is implied. Unless your core beliefs, attitudes, interpretations and subsequently your methods of approach can be revised, you may feel stuck and frustrated. Clarify your dreams and ambitions to ignite your determination to persevere.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Sometimes it is who you know and

sometimes it is what that will make the difference. What you want, however, is not just new stuff of even skills and tools; it is to think new thoughts and to express yourself in new ways. Moving beyond relationships and patterns of relating are featured. So, a rebellious urge is stirring. It has a lot of torque too, so be sure to direct it in a constructive manner.

Tails

This fella is special. It is not every day that you meet a cross-eyed pup. He is energetic and would be a great

companion for an active human.

Bob is 20 lbs. and is active and energetic but is well mannered in the house. He gets along with other ani-

mals, but does not like small children.

Riley isn’t a kitten, which means she’s less mischievous and likes to cuddle

more frequently. She really likes people. Let her ambient purrs help you

rest after a long day.

Rho is a very curious girl. She is just over 2 years old and still plays like a kitten. She has an affectionate yet

spunky personality and you will imme-diately fall in love with her antics.

GibsonBobRho Riley

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe?

To nominate someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail [email protected].

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Leading Tahoe’s schoolsSTORY BY T IM HAUSERMAN

I“ He keeps kids at the forefront of decision making.

He has created an awesome environment; it’s

exciting to have his style of leadership.”

n early 2012, the Tahoe Truckee Uni� ed School District chose Dr. Rob Leri as its new Superintendent of Schools. According to those who work with Leri, it was a decision that has been positive for the future of Tahoe’s students.

“He is fantastic, the best superintendent I’ve ever worked with,” said Tahoe Lake School Principal Stephanie Foucek. “He keeps kids at the forefront of decision making. He has created an awesome en-vironment; it’s exciting to have his style of leadership.”

Leri was raised near Modesto, part of a family that has lived in California since

the 1850s. He began college at Fresno State, then moved to Japan, where he studied Japanese language and culture at Kobe University while teaching English. Later, he received a teaching credential from UC Berkeley, and master and doctorate degrees from University of Laverne near Los Angeles. He

“Rob has an incredible stamina for work. When he is not meeting with teachers, administrators or parents, he is attending community service group meetings and nonpro� t fundraisers. He has had a tremendous impact on collaboration and communication,” Tahoe Truckee Teachers Association President Stephanie Bacon

says. “He returns every e-mail and phone call and has established a committee to ensure that teacher voices are included in decision making. Not only has he increased collaborative work within the district, but he has extended this work to our community partners.”

Leri also sees opportunities for the district to help support the “social and emotional welfare of our kids.” � e school district’s e� orts to help with drug and alcohol abuse lead the organization, Tahoe Truckee Future without Drug Dependence, to name TTUSD as their partner of the year.

Leri also feels that it is important to dispel some misconceptions about Tahoe-Truckee schools. “We need to tell our stories. We need to tell what is really going on at Tahoe Truckee Uni� ed School District. We have a great board. It has been an amazing journey with our school board. � ey really have set the direction.”

As if running a school district with more than 4000 students is not enough, Leri serves on the board of Tahoe SAFE Alliance, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, the Squaw Valley Institute and Food Works. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Truckee. Leri feels that in rural mountain districts such as ours, the e� orts that organizations make to support the educational system are essential. “It can’t just be done by the schools,” he said.

Growing up near Yosemite, Leri says that he loves being back in the mountains in a place he can ski again, but mostly he is happy here because of the reception he has received.

“I’m so amazed at the welcoming of the community for the past four years,” said Leri. “I don’t feel like a newcomer. I’m looking forward to many years with Tahoe Truckee.”

began his career in education teaching high school journalism and computers for six years in Ceres. He also taught Kindergarten and second grade before beginning a 16-year career in administration in Arcadia. His � nal position there was as the Deputy Superintendent for the District.

“Arcadia was a great place. I wasn’t looking for a new job. � is was the only place I wanted to go beside Arcadia,” Leri says. “I knew TTUSD was a place I could make a di� erence. I picked them and they picked me.”

Perhaps what has made Leri’s tenure a success is that he looks at life through a positive set of lenses and is always interested in listening and working together cooperatively. When I asked him to describe the challenges the school district faces, he paused and said there are not challenges there are just opportunities.

“We have an amazing sta� and won-derful teachers who have grown and learned in so many ways to help our students. We have the best students, the community support is phenomenal. � ere are great service clubs who support our youth. Frankly, those are things that went into the decision I made to come here. I looked at those kinds of support. � ey were in Arcadia. I wanted the same thing here,” said Leri.

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Prom scene

id you miss your prom? Maybe it it’s a distant memory or maybe you’d like a do over? Apparently February is prom time in Tahoe with two opportun-ities to experience the party in a completely di� erently way.

GROOVY BABY, YEAHRambo Productions and Bass Heavy

presents Boogie Night: A Valentine’s Day Psychedelic Prom featuring music by � e Ga� from Saskatoon, Canada, and musical artists and DJs Zebuel and Aux of Bass Heavy at the Hacienda del Lago in Tahoe City on Feb. 13.

“I wanted to do something fun for Valentines Day. I was thinking about a prom and wanted a word that went together with the word prom,” says Ryan Rambo, co-organizer of the event. He came up with Psychedelic Prom and the event unfolded from there.

For the Boogie Night Psychedelic Prom, think of a romantic Valentine’s Day journey to the 1970s where Dirk Diggler and the RollerGirl reigned supreme.

features the music by Vokab Kompany, DJ Giancarlo and Silver Boombox � ief and Mary Poppin’. � e prom is a Hawaiian Luau-themed event. Get out your grass skirt and beachwear and get ready to dance. � ink beach, Maholo and all things Aloha for this prom night. In addition to a wild night of o� -the-chart music, the event features a bigtruck sew-on-site, an elevated image photo booth, video and entertainment from GoPro, and drink specials. All ticket proceeds from the event will bene� t the High Fives Foundation.

Matt Connelly aka Silver Boombox Thiefwill be one of the performing artists at the prom. � is is his � fth year doing the prom.

“I play records and music that make people want to dance. � ere will be plenty of scratch, too,” says Connelly.

Mary Poppin’, Connelly’s wife, will also take the stage to mix it up. Connelly says that she is passionate about music and dancing.

“Expect high energy, fun and you’ll get to hear something you don’t expect,” explains Connelly. Connelly garners inspiration from the likes of Easy E, Marvin Gaye and Neil Pert, he says.

“I love doing the Prom. It’s a good crowd, a fun time and a great party that bene� ts High Fives,” he says.

Mary Poppin’ is equally passionate about music.

“I love to dance and I love music. I started playing what I wanted to hear and got into it. I love to mix well,” explains Poppin.’ “I like electronic music, hip-hop and old 80s songs.”

For tickets to Boogie Night, visit boogienightvday.bpt.me. To purchase tickets for the Squaw Valley Prom, visit eventbrite.com.

He spoke from his home after returning from a gig where he was deejayed at the world’s largest snowball � ght in which 8,200 people showed up to throw snowballs and listen to his tunes.

Excited to be back in Tahoe the Ga� says, “I want to bring a loving Valentine vibe with experimental psychedelic bass music.”

IT’S A LUAU Squaw Valley is in prom mode, as

well, as they host the 12th annual Squaw Valley Prom on Feb. 20. � e High Fives Foundation hosts the event, which

Boogie Night: A Valentine’s Day Psychedelic PromFeb. 13 | 9:30 p.m. | Hacienda del Lago | Tahoe City | $10 advance | $15 at the door | 21+

Squaw Valley PromFeb. 20 | 8 p.m. | $100 per couple | $200 stag | 21+ | Olympic House | Olympic Valley

“ I want to bring a loving Valentine vibe with

experimental psychedelic bass music.” –� e Ga�

THE GAFF

A R R I V E S E A R LY I N T A H O E STORY BY PRIYA HUTNER

Brian Wilson coming to TahoeBrian Wilson will be coming to Tahoe as part of his world tour on Oct. 14 at Harrah’s in Stateline, Nev. Wilson has announced that this tour will be last time he’ll perform songs from the Beach Boys’ 1966 album “Pet Sounds” in its entirety. Tickets are on sale now. | harrahstahoe.com

“Formal attire, creatively crafted with the sexy accents of psychedelia is encouraged. Bring a lover, ignite an old � ame, or � nd 10 new ones and take them deep into heart of the Soul Train for a whimsical, exotic encounter. � is is a transcendentally sexy Valentine’s party like no other,” says Rambo.

Local artists Zebuel and Aux (Bass Heavy) will warm up the dance � oor with their original and eclectic blends of the � nest jams spanning from the groovy and soulful, down to the nitty gritty sub-bass bangers. DJ and music producer The Gaff will be on hand to bring his legendary, multi-genre sets comprised of rare-groove funk and hip-hop blended with modern bass music.

� e Ga� loves scratchy, funky and heavy bass. Emerging from a hip-hop background he’s has been honing his craft for last 21 years, and he has an extensive record collection that includes 10,000 records.

“I collect everything from soul to jazz to psychedelic rock,” he explains. “I love the obscure psychedelic rock from the 60 and 70s and mixing genres. I’m a collector of all

things funky, a daily green tea drinker and I love records from around the world. I dig for the bizarre and the unique.”

Whether he’s playing in a club or at a festival once he hits the � oor he drops into the zone. “A DJ has to be creative to keep dance � oor going through the night,” says � e Ga� .

SILVER BOOMBOX THIEF

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THEATER & SHOWS

“The Book of Mormon”Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.The Book of Mormon follows two young mis-sionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward, but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected. Shows until Feb. 14. | pioneercenter.com

“The Diary of Ann Frank” Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev. In this gripping and intimate stage adaptation of “The Diary Of Anne Frank” at Brüka Theatre, director Holly Natwora focuses on the courage and continued belief in the goodness of people described in Anne’s diary that was saved from the Nazi’s after Anne’s capture. This belief became a beacon of survival despite the desperate circumstances in which Anne Frank and her family found themselves when they decided to go into hiding for two years during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Ages 8+. Shows 8 p.m. Wed.-Sun. until Feb. 13. $18-$25. | bruka.org

Evening at The ImprovHarvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly: host Howie Nave with Darryl Lenox and Tracey MacDonald until Feb. 14, Will Durst and Larry “Bubbles” Brown from Feb. 17 to 21, Michael Palascak and Kat Simmons from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, and Graham Elwood and Carrie Snow from March 2 to 6. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com


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Garage Boys Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

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

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“The Nether”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.DisMANtled Comedy Tour

Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.“Outside Mullingar”

Laughing Owl Theater 7:30 p.m.Cheech and Chong Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Dancing With the Stars Tour

Grand Theatre Grand Sierra Resort 8 p.m.DisMANtled Comedy Tour

Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

FEB. 13 | SATURDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Degelia Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 12 p.m.Going Public & Miss Cooper

Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.Roem Baur Mount 1:30 p.m.Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Trey Stone The Beacon 5 p.m.Mike Badinger

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Grand Funk Railroad

South Shore Room Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Hit Parade Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Jonny Lang MontBleu 8 p.m.New World Jazz Project

Fresh Ketch Lounge 8 p.m.Big Blu Soul Revue Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Holly Bowling Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.Mr. Crowley Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Mojo Green Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.Mystique McP’s Irish Pub 9 p.m.Con Brio w/The Sextones and Dirty Revival

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.Hare ‘O the Dawg

The Timbers Lakeside Inn 9:15 p.m.The Gaff Hacienda del Lago TC 9:30 p.m.Garage Boys

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Audio & DJ Josbeatz

Peek Nightclub Harrahs 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeHQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.

“Footloose”Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev.Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago who moves to the small town of Bomont where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. Ren leads his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. See the cast cut loose to hit songs like “Almost Paradise,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” Holding Out for a Hero,” and of course, the title track, “Footloose.” Shows Tues.-Sat. until April 17. Tickets $19.95-$26.95. | eldoradoreno.com

Laugh Factory Silver Legacy | Reno, Nev.One of the most recognized comedy club brands in the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. See Paul Rodriguez from Feb. 11 to 14, Bob Zany from Feb. 16 to 21, Basile the Greek from Feb. 23 to 28, and Chris Kattan from Feb. 25 to 27. Open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com

Magic Fusion

The Loft Theatre | South Lake TahoeMagic Fusion starring Magician of the Year Tony Clark entertains audiences nightly with a dinner show. Shows Mon.-Fri. 7:30 p.m. (dark Wed.), Sat.-Sun. 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. $19-$27. | thelofttahoe.com

The Utility Players Sands Regency | Reno, Nev. Reno-Tahoe’s No. 1 live and unscripted comedy show. This show features 90 minutes of hard-hitting, side-splitting, classic short-form improv comedy in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” that will keep audiences entertained all night. Every Saturday at 8 p.m. Feb.-April. $15. | sandsregency.com

FEB. 11 | THURSDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Green Weather Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music Art ObsessionsMic Smith McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Lettuce w/ProbCause and Mojo Green

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

In Stride Music Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.Jonathan Barton Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Joshua Cook & The Key of Now

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Steve Lord Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.

Rigorous Proof’s Rock & Roll Revue St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.

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

Kaminanda 1 Up 10 p.m.Garage Boys Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P

Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night Race & Sports Book Grand

Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceThe Book of Mormon Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.“Outside Mullingar”

Laughing Owl Theater 7:30 p.m.DisMANtled Comedy Tour


FEB. 12 | FRIDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Roem Baur Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe 1:30 p.m. Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m.Degelia Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 5 p.m.Tuck Wilson

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Las Cafeteras

Truckee Community Art Center 7 p.m.Joe Grissino Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch Lounge 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jon Wayne and The Pain Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Hit Parade Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Big Blu Soul Revue Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Lavish Green Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.Pat Ellis & Blue Frog Band McP’s Irish Pub 9 p.m.People’s Blues of Richmond

Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Ajax & DJ Josbeatz

Peek Nightclub Harrahs 8 p.m.David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePunk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Catfi sh Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Mark Castro Band

David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.The Blues Monster Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Mark Castro Band Genoa Bar 8 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.Flock of 8OZ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Joshua Cook & The Key of Now

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Patrick Major Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Electronic Dance Party w/Mr. Rooney

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.All In Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.gLAdiator 1 up 10 p.m.

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DJ KEENAN BEGAN his career playing underground parties in the Reno-Tahoe area in the late 1990s. He quickly developed a passion for the harder end of electronic music. While experimenting and evolving into a multi-genre DJ, a local fan base emerged that would go on to support him through his musical growth and all the coming years. | facebook.com/whiskeydickstahoe

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DJ Keenan

Roem Baur Sands Regency 8 p.m.Flock of 8OZ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Jimmy Grant Ensemble

The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Ambrosia Boomtown 8 p.m.Mark Castro Band Genoa Bar 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Josh Clemens w/Dalton Piatt

St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Roem Baur 3rd Street Lounge 9 p.m.All In Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Garage Boys

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing

Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P

Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band

The Point 6:30 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Theater, Comedy, DanceThe Book of Mormon Pioneer Center 2 & 7 p.m.“Outside Mullingar”

Laughing Owl Theater 2 & 7:30 p.m.DisMANtled Comedy Tour


FEB. 15 | MONDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Jenni Charles & Jesse Dunn West Shore cafe 5 p.m.

Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Mark Wilson McP’s TapHouse 8 p.m.Cash Only Band

Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 8 p.m.Steve Brewer McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Jimmy Grant Ensemble

The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m.

FEB. 16 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Tuck WilsonCedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

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

Grey Mitchell McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Reggie Hall Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.

Mark Castro Band David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.

Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Zoso the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute

Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 7:30 p.m.The Blues Monster Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Mark Castro Band Genoa Bar 8 p.m.Flock of 8OZ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Heart of Gold Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Joshua Cook & The Key of Now

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Roem Baur 3rd Street Lounge 9 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Far East Movement

Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.All In Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Trexx Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy, DanceThe Book of Mormon Pioneer Center 2 & 8 p.m.DisMANtled Comedy Tour

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.“The Nether”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.“Outside Mullingar”

Laughing Owl Theater 7:30 p.m.The Utility Players Sands Regency 8 p.m.Special EventsDevil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl

Virginia City 11 a.m.

FEB. 14 | SUNDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Brandy RobinsonHomewood Mountain Resort 3:30 p.m.

Euforquestra Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.Pato Banton and the Now Generation

Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.Unkle Funkle McP’s TapHouse 9 p.m.MC YOGI w/The Black Rock City Allstars,

Mr. Rooney, Georgette Crush Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.Justincredible & DJ Rick Gee Peek Nightclub

Harrahs 8 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Mark Castro Band

David Wally’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Michael B. Levin w/The Rat Park Encore

Atlantis 6 p.m.STRFKR & Com Truise

Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.

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

Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Red Chamber Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.John Pardi Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Bands for Bernie w/Crush, Eric Anderson

& The Grups Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Dusty Miles & The Cryin’ Shame

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Busking by Moonlight St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“The Nether”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.Justin Rupple Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.Special Events2nd Annual Carson City International Film

Weekend Carson City venues

FEB. 19 | FRIDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Angela & Ben Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 12 p.m.Jesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m.Brad Perry Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 5 p.m.Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Lake Effect Jazz Fresh Ketch Lounge 8 p.m.The Wiz Kid Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.The Routine Bar of America 8:30 p.m.T Sisters Red Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.Slaughter Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Audio 1 & DJ Josbeatz

Peek Nightclub Harrahs 8 p.m.David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokePunk Rock Karaoke Tourist Club 9 p.m.HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Catfi sh Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.Dusty Miles & The Cryin’ Shame

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Nevada Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band

Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Night Fever Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.The Soul Persuaders Studio on 4th 8 p.m.Keith Alan Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.

Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Jazz Jams Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Jimmy Grant Ensemble

The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Iration Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Left of Centre

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.DJ Jamie G

Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club

St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Bingo & Country Rock DJ

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.


Rak Dettleback Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Live music Art ObsessionsMichael Griffi n and David Wells

Cottonwood 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Mic Smith McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.

DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu F

at Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Jimmy Grant Ensemble

The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. FEB. 17 | WEDNESDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Red Chamber Incline Village Library 5 p.m.Rak Dettleback

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Reggie Hall Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Justin Rupple

Tahoe North Comedy Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m. DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Jason King Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.

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RENO & BEYOND

Hindsight Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.Ty Phillips Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Rustler’s Heat Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Ramon Ayala w/Ramon Ayala Jr.

Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Decades Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Flock of 8OZ Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Keith Alan Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Blue Haven Blues Third Street Bar 9:30 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Melissa Dru Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Left of Centre

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ MoFunk

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Rediscovering Gershwin

Steinway Piano Gallery 7 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Peeti V Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.

Riff Raff Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Melissa Dru Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Bill Kenny & Will Clarke 1 Up 10 p.m.Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing

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

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ E20 Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceJustin Rupple

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.Mark Twain’s Hawaii & The Diary of Adam

& Eve Genoa Fire Station 7 p.m.Justin Rupple Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.“The Nether”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.World Dance Open Floor Comma Coffee 8 p.m.Re-No Comedy Showcase Third Street Bar 9 p.m.Special Events2nd Annual Carson City International Film


FEB. 20 | SATURDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

N8tron Big Blue Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

Chi McClean Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Slimkid3, J Ross Parrelli, Tony Ozier,

Farnell Newton, Tyrone Hendrix Boreal Base Lodge 2 p.m.

Jeff Jones Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe 12 p.m.Dale Poune The Beacon 5 p.m.Tuck Wilson

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Mark Twain’s Hawaii & The Diary of Adam

& Eve Starbucks Bldg. Incline 7 p.m.Jefferson Starship

South Shore Room Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.Jeff Austin Band Moe’s BBQ 8 p.m.Dusty Miles & The Cryin’ Shame

The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Jo Mama Bar of America 8 p.m.Dueling Pianos

Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.12th Annual Squaw Valley Prom w/VoKab

Kompany Olympic House 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.The Wiz Kid Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.ALO w/Baskery and Allmond Brothers Clan

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.House of Floyd Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Punk Rock Showcase Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.Live music Steamers Bar & Grill SLT 9 p.m.The Acoustic Jimmys

The Timbers Lakeside Inn 9:15 p.m.DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Spryte & DJ Rick Gee

Peek Nightclub Harrahs 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeHQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

so that participants would not have to pay the tax, but the state is taking longer than we expected to issue an opinion. Unfortu-nately, this means we will have to collect the tax at the time of purchase, as per the law. At 9% a pop, this amounts to an additional $34 for each $390 ticket (if the tax is found not to apply after ticket sales commence, we will issue a refund for the 9% collected).”

Burning Man is an amazing experience, but it takes an enormous amount of effort and work to prepare for and the festival is held in a place where the harshest of conditions can occur. It is not for the faint of heart. Many veteran burners said that 2015 was one of the coldest years they’d experienced and the dust storms were some of the most intense they’d seen.

For those of us who want to continue to experience what Burning Man offers, here we go, the clock is ticking.

For information about Burning Man, visit burningman.org.

of the Burning Man Organization. Next, create your Burner Profile; do this before tickets go on sale. Once this is done, create a Ticketfly account. Then register for the individual sale, this does not mean you get a ticket, this is only a registration. Registra-tion begins on March 16 at noon. Tickets will go on sale March 23.

“Keeping prices stable for most partici-pants is especially important this year in light of the Live Entertainment Tax. We haven’t yet received a response from the Nevada Department of Taxation to our inquiry,” Burning Man organizers have posted on its Web site. “We had hoped to resolve this matter before selling tickets

s of this issue’s publication date, Burn- ing Man is 199 days away. By January, tickets have usually already sold out, but this year the date to purchase tickets was slow to come as the Burning Man organi-zation is still trying navigate a dispute with the state of Nevada over an entertainment tax that they plan to impose on the event.

For many Burning Man is, was and will be a transformative experience. There is nothing like it in the world. A city that arises from nothing in the middle of the Black Rock Desert, where awe-inspiring art stretches the bounds of imagination and touches the deepest part of the soul, where innovations in technology blow the

mind and challenge the perceptions of re-ality and the music takes you on a journey that creates a never-ending dance.

The creativity of this world is expansive, from the gifts that are offered, to the cos-tumes and clothing people wear to express themselves, to the themed camps that provide almost anything you need, want or desire. The Playa is a place that breaks the mind, social norms and enables the partici-pants to explore who they are in a way they might not be able to do so in the default world. If you’re lucky, the experience might even expand your consciousness and aware-ness to effect change for the greater good.

On Feb. 3, Burning Man announced the schedule for sale of tickets for 2016. The Web site offers information about the process, which is a lottery. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Burning Man will be held in the Black Rock desert from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5.

If you’ve never been to Burning Man before, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself to purchase tickets. The first thing is to sign up for the newsletter Jack Rabbit Speaks at burningman.org/culture/stories/jrs/. Jack Rabbit is the voice

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STORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

“ Burning Man is an amazing experience, but it takes an

enormous amount of effort and work to prepare for and the

festival is held in a place where the harshest of conditions

can occur. It is not for the faint of heart.”

1 9 9 D AY S & C O U N T I N G

T I C K E T I N F O R M AT I O N R E L E A S E D , F I N A L LY

Burning Man:

Sign up for Jack Rabbit Speaks newsletter

Create a Burner Profi le

Create a Ticketfl y account

Register for the sale starting March 16 at noon

Purchase a ticket on March 31

Read more at TheTahoeWeekly.comPriya Hutner shares her fi rst-person experience

The art of Tahoe at Burning Man

A fi rst-timer prepares for Burning Man

Through the Lens: Images from Nick Cahill

Tips for buying a ticket:

Theater, Comedy & Dance“Sing-A-Long Frozen”

Wild Horse Children’s Theater Brewery Arts Center 2 & 7 p.m.

“The Nether”Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.

Jim Jefferies Silver Legacy 8 p.m.The Utility Players Sands Regency 8 p.m.Special Events2nd Annual Carson City International Film


FEB. 21 | SUNDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Doug Not Josh North Lodge Homewood Mountain Resort 3:30 p.m.

Unkle Funkle McP’s Irish Pub 9 p.m.The Infamous Stringdusters w/Nicki Bluhm,

Della Mae, World’s Finest Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.


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Catch Will Durst at the Pioneer

Underground on May 15 & 16.

Don’t Miss SERINA DAWN at Sunnyside Restaurant on Feb. 12.

Johnny Bailey Vinyl Club St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.

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

Justincredible DJ Carson Station 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.


Serina Dawn Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music Art ObsessionsL80’s music night

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Mic Smith McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Bobby G Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Classic Cue 8 p.m.Open Mic

Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Rick Hays and American Steel

Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales

Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.The Inciters The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Just Us Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Time Bash

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Concert hosted by Fresh Bakin’

1 up Bar 10 p.m.Boggan, Gurbtron, Mr. Rooney, Subdocta

1 up 10 p.m.Audioboxx

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing

Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P

Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G

Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“The Nether”

Good Luck Macbeth Theater Co. 7:30 p.m.Freddy Correa and Kelly Hibert Pioneer

Underground 8 p.m.Edwin San Juan Nugget Carson 8 p.m.

Project MANA(Making Adequate Nutrition Accessible)

Emergency Hunger Relief Organization serving the North Shore and Truckee

since 1991

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of hunger and its detrimental effects

upon individuals, families, the community and the region.

(775) 298-0008 & (530) 214-5181WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONLOCATIONS AND TIMES:

MONDAYS TAHOE CITY | 3:00pm to 3:30pmFairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive

TUESDAYS TRUCKEE | 3:00pm to 3:30pmCommunity Arts Center, 10046 Church Street

WEDNESDAYS KINGS BEACH | 3:00pm to 3:30pmCommunity House, 265 Bear Street

THURSDAYS INCLINE VILLAGE | 3:00pm to 3:30pmSt. Patrick’s Church 341 Village Blvd. ProjectMana.org

Rest Assured

7485 Longley Lane, Reno775.284.0399

organicsleepshop.com

organic eco~friendly

specialtysleep sets

pillows sheets

Mon-Sat 1-5pm 775-832-4404401 Village Blvd., Incline Village NV

SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE at Pet NetworkProceeds support the animals in need

of rescue & rehabilitation.

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• High-End jewelry • Clothing for men & women • Shoes • Purses • Housewares & much more...

Featuring unique, handmade jewelry from local artist Silvia Lemier

DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Reno Phil Orchestra Classix Four

Pioneer Center 4 & 7:30 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Max Minardi The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.Melissa Dru Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Solterona & Yes Alexander

St. James Infi rmary 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Left of Centre

Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Sparks Nugget 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P

Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Jam Session w/Nevada Band

The Point 6:30 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m. FEB. 22 | MONDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Ben Fuller West Shore cafe 5:30 p.m.Mark Wilson McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Cash Only Band

Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.The Sax Experience Party of Note

Beaujolais Bistro 5:30 p.m. Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Max Minardi The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Java Jungle 7 p.m.Gold Hill Hotel 7 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 9:30 p.m.Open Mic w/Tany Jane Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Blazing Mics! Jub Jub’s 9:30 p.m.Live Band Karaoke

Eldorado Brew Brothers 10 p.m. FEB. 23 | TUESDAY TAHOE & TRUCKEE

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

Grey Mitchell McP’s Irish Pub 8 p.m.Chili Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m.DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.DJ Keenan Whiskey Dicks 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic w/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Max Minardi The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Reno Phil Orchestra Classix Four

Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m. FEB. 24 | WEDNESDAY

TAHOE & TRUCKEE

Chili Cabo Wabo Harveys 8 p.m. Edwin San Juan

Tahoe Comedy North Casino Room Crystal Bay Club 8:30 p.m.

DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Classic Cue 9 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Max Minardi The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.Paul Covarelli Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Jason King Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 6 p.m.DJ Jamie G

Cabaret John Ascuaga’s Nugget 7 p.m.

RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

Local � avor

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Healing juicesF O R I N J U R E D AT H L E T E S

“ It’s very dynamic how many people are involved and

beyond that how it supports the athletes’ health and

healing while supporting our local farmers.”

–Susie Sutphin, Tahoe Food Hub

STORY BY PRIYA HUTNER

Visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of tasty tidbits.

The Mill Juice Shop owners Ben Wol-cott and Megan Petrilla are donating their time to prepare the healthy, cold-pressed juices.

Fresh, cold-pressed juices add another component to the healing process for injured athletes.

All food is sourced within a 150-mile radius of Lake Tahoe. � e produce is seasonal and local with lots of citrus and leafy greens at this time of year.

“We have an average of 8 to 12 athletes in the facility per week and without Bill Kelly this would never of happened,” explains Tuscany.

� e fresh juices add another component to the healing process for the athletes. Juices are made every Monday and Wed-nesday for the High Fives athletes.

� e � rst batch of cold-pressed juice was prepared with organic mandarin oranges, sun� ower greens, apples and grapefruits by Megan Petrilla and Ben Wolcott, owners of � e Mill.

� e Mill juices are made by a cold-

magine a community collaboration where healthy juices prepared with local, farm fresh produce paid for by a local business owner provide healing nutrition to athletes recovering from a major sports injury.

� e local nonpro� t organizations, � e Tahoe Food Hub and High Fives Foundation, and � e Mill Juice Shop have teamed up to make a di� erence in numerous peoples lives.

“Bill Kelly of Kelly Brothers Painting called me and wanted to discuss some ideas he had. We met outside � e Mill Juice Shop. � e light bulb went on. Bill

pressed juice process that uses pressure to extract the juice while preserving its vitamins, enzymes, trace minerals and overall nutrients, but without generating heat from a blade in a normal juicer. Heat can alter enzymes and change chemical components of the nutrients. � e Mill Juice Shop’s juice is organic and non-GMO.

� e Mill Juice Shop located at 10825 Pioneer Trail in Truckee. For more info-rmation, visit themilljuiceshop.com. For more information about � e Tahoe Food Hub visit, tahoefoodhub.org. For more information about High Fives Foundation, visit high� vesfoundation.org.

Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness con-sultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at [email protected] or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.

said, what if we provide juice for the athletes?” explains Roy Tuscany, executive director of High Fives Foundation. Kelly is co-founder and board president of � e Tahoe Food Hub.

Kelly Brothers provides the � nancial support to purchase the produce from the Tahoe Food Hub, which delivers it to the Mill Juice Shop, who donate their time and prepare the healthy, cold-pressed juices.

“It’s a win-win for everyone involved. It’s very dynamic how many people are involved and beyond that how it supports the athletes’ health and healing while supporting our local farmers,” says Susie Sutphin, executive director of � e Tahoe Food Hub.

T A S T YT I D B I T S

The Global Café recently opened in Tahoe Vista. Serving breakfast and lunch, the café offers easy-to-grab foods that can be eaten either on the premises or to go. The menu offers items like breakfast burrito, overnight oatmeal or an egg muffi n frittata for break-fast and a selection of soups, sandwiches and Mason jar salads for lunch. Global Café Chef Chase Johnson prepares daily specials in addition to the regular menu.

Coffee, specialty drinks, local micro brewed beers and wine are available. The Global Café is open Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. | (530) 553-1717.

- Priya Hutner

Half beer, half dinnerFiftyFifty Brewing Company hosts a

beer pairing with a four-course dinner on Feb. 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. You must be age 21 and older to participate. � e price is $65 per person. Reservations are required. | (530) 587-2337

New yogurt in town� e original owners of La Petite Creperie

Foodtruck, Tom and Josette Richards, have recently opened Summit Swirl Frozen Yogurt in Truckee. � e self-service frozen yogurt shop, with up to 12 � avor options of frozen yogurts, sorbets, gelatos and frozen custards and more than 30 topping options, is open seven days a week. Summit Swirl features eating nooks, including a children’s corner and ample free parking. | (530) 414-4080

Winemaker dinnersPlumpJack Cafe will host winemaker

dinners on Feb. 25, featuring locally made spirits and California fare; and on March 31, featuring � e Brewing Lair. � e wine-maker dinners will start seating at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Additionally, a new Chef ’s Four-Course Tasting Menu that can be paired with wine for an additional fee has been added and is available in the dining room every night. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com


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R E S T A U R A N T D I R E C T O R YALPINE MEADOWSCREST CAFÉ Gourmet Deli 150 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530) 581-3037 B L D

RIVER RANCH Variety Grill Hwy 89 at Alpine Mdws Rd. (530) 583-4264 L D RA

CARNELIAN BAYC.B.’S PIZZA & GRILL Pizza/Grill 5075 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4738 L D

GAR WOODS California Grill 5000 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3366 BR L D RA

OLD POST OFFICE Homestyle Café 5245 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3205 B L

WATERMAN’S LANDING Café/Eclectic 5166 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3590 B L

CRYSTAL BAYBILTY’S BREW & Q BBQ Smokehouse The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 833-6748 D

BISTRO ELISE Italian Bistro Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 B L D

CAFÉ BILTMORE 24-Hour Café The Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660 B L D

LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM (closed for renovations) California Cuisine Cal Neva Resort (775) 832-4000 B BR L D

MELLOW FELLOW Gastro Pub 9980 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1333 L D

SOULE DOMAIN Variety 9983 Cove St. (530) 546-7529 D RA

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE Steak & Seafood Crystal Bay Club (775) 833-6333 D RA

DONNER SUMMITTHE DINING ROOM (winter) French California The Village Lodge, Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000 x754 B L D RA

RAINBOW TAVERN (summer) American 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd. (530) 562-5001 BR L D

SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR American 22002 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 426-3904 B L D

INCLINE VILLAGEALIBI ALE WORKS Brewery 204 East Enterprise (775) 298-7001

ART’S COFFEEHOUSE Café/Bakery 770 Mays Blvd. (775) 832-5655 B L

AUSTIN’S American 120 Country Club Drive (775) 832-7778 L D RA

AZZARA’S Italian 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-0346 D

BAR BAR BAR U-BAKE PIZZA Pizza 760 Mays Blvd. (775) 831-2700 L D

BATCH CUPCAKERY Bakery 901 Tahoe Blvd., #2 (775) 833-2253

BIG WATER GRILLE Variety 341 Ski Way (775) 833-0606 D RA

BITE Tapas 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-1000 BR L D RA

BLUE WATER CAFE & DELI Cafe 120 Country Club Dr., #28 (775) 298-2199 B L

THE GRILLE AT THE CHATEAU (summer) Grill At Championship Golf Course (775) 832-1178 L

CHINA VILLAGE Chinese 882 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9090 L D

CHINA WOK Chinese 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 833-3663 L D

CHUCK WAGON OF TAHOE American Comfort 930 Tahoe Blvd., #904 (775) 750-4875 B L D

CROSBY’S GRILL PUB CASINO American 868 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 833-1030 L D

CUTTHROAT’S SALOON Sports Bar Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 L D

ERNIE’S INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES Hungarian/European 120 Country Club Dr., #65 (775) 831-3933 B L D

FREDRICK’S Fusion 907 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-3007 D RA

GUS’ OPEN PIT BARBECUE Barbecue 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4487 L D

HACIENDA DE LA SIERRA Mexican 931 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8300 L D RA

I.V. COFFEE LAB Cafe 907 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 20A (775) 298-2402

INCLINE SPIRITS & CIGARS Beer tasting bar 120 Country Club Dr., #25 (775) 831-9292

INDU’S ASIAN NOODLES & CURRIES Chinese/Vietnamese 868 Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 1849 (775) 831-8317 L D

JACK RABBIT MOON (summer) American/Wine Bar 893 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600 (775) 833-3900 BR D

KOI SUSHI Sushi 874 Tahoe Blvd., Unit 26 (775) 298-2091 L D

LA FONDUE Fondue 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-6104 D RA

LE BISTRO French 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-0800 D RA

LONE EAGLE GRILLE Fine American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 BR L D RA

LUPITAS Mexican 754 Mays Blvd. (775) 833-4141 L D

MOFO’S PIZZA AND PASTA Pizza/Pasta 884 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4999 L D

MOUNTAIN HIGH SANDWICH CO. Gourmet Deli 120 Country Club Drive, #28 (775) 298-2636 L D

NINE 41 EATERY & BAR Grill 941 W. Lake Tahoe Blvd. (775) 832-0941 L D

PADDLE WHEEL SALOON Grill 120 Country Club Dr. (775) 831-2022 L D

PANADERIA DEL LAGO BAKERY Bakery 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 232-8775

ROOKIES Sports Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-9008 L D

SAND HARBOR BAR & GRILL Grill At Sand Harbor State Park L D

SIERRA CAFÉ Casual American Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B BR L D

SUNSHINE DELI Deli 919 Incline Way (775) 832-2253 B L D

SUSIE SCOOPS ICE CREAM Ice Cream 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8181

T’S MESQUITE ROTISSERIE Mexican 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-2832 L D

TAHOE PROVISIONS Gourmet Deli Inside the Hyatt Regency (775) 832-1234 B L D

THAI RECIPE Thai 901 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-4777 L D

TO GO FORK Deli/Juice Bar 930 Tahoe Blvd. #701B (775) 833-3463 D

TOMAATO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza/Pasta 120 Country Club Drive, #61 (775) 833-2200 D

TUNNEL CREEK CAFÉ Café 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd. (775) 298-2502 B L

VILLAGE PUB American 848 Tanger St. (775) 832-7212 L D

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ Variety 869 Tahoe Blvd. (775) 831-8072 B BR L RA

KINGS BEACHANNIE’S DELI Deli 8369 N. Lake Blvd. (Inside Chevron) (530) 546-3265 L D

APIZZA BELLA Pizza 8160 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2301 L D

BROCKWAY BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 8710 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2431 B L

CALIENTE Southwestern 8791 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-1000 D RA

CHAR PIT Burgers/Ice Cream 8732 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3171 L D

CHINA EXPRESS Chinese 8501 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7788 L D

THE GRID Bar & Grill 8545 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-0300 L D

HIRO SUSHI Sushi/Japanese 8159 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4476 D

JASON’S BEACHSIDE GRILLE Variety Grill 8338 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3315 L D

JAVA HUT Café 8268 North Lake Blvd. (530) 556-0602 B L

KINGS CAFE Cafe/Ice Cream 8421 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3663 B L

LANZA’S Italian 7739 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2434 D

LA MEXICANA Mexican 8515 Brook Ave. (530) 546-0310 B L D

LAS PANCHITAS Mexican 8345 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4539 L D

LOG CABIN CAFÉ American/Ice Cream 8692 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7109 B L

SPINDLESHANKS American 400 Brassie Ave. (530) 546-2191 B L D RA

STEAMERS BEACHSIDE BAR & OVEN Pizza 8290 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-2218 L D

SWEET TAHOE TIME Ice Cream 8636 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-9998

TAHOE CENTRAL MARKET Deli 8487 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-8344 B L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 8717 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3256 L D

NORTHSTAREARTHLY DELIGHTS Gourmet Deli The Village at Northstar (530) 587-7793 B L D

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Northstar (530) 581-0600 B L D

MANZANITA Calif/French Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (530) 562-3000 L D RA

MARTIS VALLEY GRILL (summer) American At Northstar Golf Course (530) 562-3460 B BR L

MIKUNI Japanese The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2188 L D

PETRA Wine Bar/Tapas The Village at Northstar (530) 562-0600 BR L D

RUBICON PIZZA Pizza The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2199 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1125 L D

TAVERN 6330’ (winter) American Grill The Village at Northstar (530) 562-3200 L D

TC’S PUB (winter) American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-2250 L D

OLYMPIC VALLEYALEXANDER’S (winter) Eclectic High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

AULD DUBLINER Irish Fare The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6041 L D

BAR NORTH SPORTS (winter) Casual High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L

BAR ONE (winter) Seasonally inspired Bar One, Olympic House (530) 452-8750 D

CASCADES Casual Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B

CORNICE CANTINA Mexican The Village at Squaw (530) 452-4362 L D

DAVE’S DELI (winter) Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 581-1085 B L

DORINDA’S Handmade Chocolates The Village at Squaw

EURO SWEETS Frozen Yogurt/Candy The Village at Squaw (530) 581-0600 L D

FIRESIDE PIZZA Gourmet Pizza The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6150 L D

GRAHAM’S European 1650 Squaw Valley Rd. (530) 581-0454 D RA

THE K’TCHEN (winter) Pizza/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

KT BASE BAR American Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L D

LE CHAMOIS (winter) Bar & Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-4505 L D

MAMASAKE Sushi/Japanese The Village at Squaw (530) 584-0110 L D

MOUNTAIN NECTAR Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6161 L D

MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA (winter) Casual Italian Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 L

OLYMPIC PLAZA BAR (winter) Grill Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 452-8750 L

PLUMPJACK CAFE Mediterranean Near the Cable Car (530) 583-1576 L D RA

POOLSIDE CAFÉ (spring & summer) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 583-6985 L

ROCKER@SQUAW American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6080 L D

SANDY’S PUB Sports Bar Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6617 B BR L D

SILVEY’S CAFÉ Café/Deli High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 B L

SIX PEAKS GRILLE Fine American Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 BR L D RA

SOUPA Gourmet Deli The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6190 L D

SWEET POTATOES Deli Resort at Squaw Creek (530) 583-6300 x6621 B L D

THE TERRACE (winter) American High Camp, Squaw Valley (530) 452-7278 L D

22 BISTRO New American The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6170 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963 B L D

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KEY B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

TAHOE CITYBACCHI’S INN Italian 2905 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 583-3324 D RA

BLUE AGAVE Mexican 425 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8113 L D

BRIDGETENDER American 65 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3342 B L D

THE BURRITO WINDOW Mexican 255 N. Lake Blvd. Suite 18 (530) 583-3057 L

CEDAR HOUSE PUB (winter) Grill Granlibakken Resort (530) 583-4242 D

CHRISTY HILL California 115 Grove St. (530) 583-8551 D RA

COFFEE CONNEXION Coffee/Café 950 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-6023 B L

DAM CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0278 B L

DOCKSIDE 700 Bar & Grill At Tahoe City Marina Mall (530) 581-0303 L D

DOMA SUSHI MET GALBI Korean/Japanese 877 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2880 L D

FAT CAT CAFÉ American 599 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3355 B L D

FREE HEEL CAFÉ Café at Tahoe Cross Country (530) 583-5475 L

FRONT STREET STATION PIZZA Pizza 205 River Rd. (530) 583-3770 L D

GEAR & GRIND CAFÉ Café/Ice Cream 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0000 L D

GRILL AT TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE Grill (summer) At Tahoe City Golf Course (530) 583-1516 B L D

HACIENDA DEL LAGO Mexican In Boatworks Mall (530) 581-3700 D FB

JAKE’S ON THE LAKE Grill 780 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0188 BR L D RA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE BBQ 120 Grove St. (530) 583-4227 B L D

PFEIFER HOUSE Continental 760 River Rd. (530) 583-3102 D RA

POPPY’S FROZEN YOGURT & WAFFLES Yogurt/Waffl es 521 North Lake Tahoe Blvd. (530) 581-0885 B L

RIVER GRILL California Bistro 55 West Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2644 D RA

ROSIE’S CAFÉ Variety 571 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-8504 B L D

SIPS Beer Tasting Bar 599 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-3311

STONEYRIDGE-UNCOMMON KITCHEN Ethnic Food 505 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3663 L D

SUGAR PINE CAKERY Bakery 2923 Lake Forest Rd. (530) 363-3076 B L

SYD’S BAGELRY American Café 550 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-2666 B L D

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. Pub Fare 475 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-4677 L D

TAHOE CITY CHOCOLATES Ice Cream/Dessert In Boatworks Mall (530) 583-6652

TAHOE CITY SUSHI Sushi 690 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-2004 L D

TAHOE HOUSE Bakery/Deli 625 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1377 B L

THAI KITCHEN Thai 255 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-1784 L D

UNCORKED Wine Bar 475 N. Lake Blvd., Suite 151 (530) 581-1106

WOLFDALE’S California 640 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-5700 D RA

ZA’S American 395 North Lake Blvd. (530) 583-9292 L D

ZIA LINA RISTORANTE Italian 521 North Lake Blvd. (530) 581-0100 L D

TAHOE VISTABOATHOUSE AT CAPTAIN JON’S Casual Fine Dining 7220 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4819 B L D

CABLE CAR ICE CREAM (summer) Ice Cream Parlor Across from Sandy Beach

GLOBAL CAFE Cafe 7019 North Lake Blvd. (530) 553-1717 B L

JIFFY’S PIZZA Pizza 6883 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-3244 L D

OLD RANGE STEAKHOUSE Vintage Steakhouse 7081 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4800 D RA

THE RUSTIC LOUNGE (at Cedar Glen Lodge) Casual Fine Dining 6589 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-4281 D

TRUCKEE1882 BAR & GRILL Barbecue 10009 East River St. (530) 550-9222 L D

BAR OF AMERICA Mediterranean 10042 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-2626 BR L D RA

BEST PIES PIZZERIA N.Y. Italian 10068 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1111 L D

BILL’S ROTISSERRE Rotisserre 11355 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 582-5652 L D

BLUE COYOTE BAR & GRILL Comfort food 10015 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-7777 L D

BLUESTONE JEWELRY & WINE Wine Bar 10046 Donner Pass Rd., #3 (530) 582-0429

BUCKHORN ESPRESSO & GRILL American 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 582-9800 L D

BUD’S ICE CREAM & FOUNTAIN Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-0599 L D

BURGER ME! Gourmet Burger 10418 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8852 L D

CAKE TAHOE Bakery/Ice Cream 9932 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1701

CASA BAEZA Mexican 10004 Bridge St. (530) 587-2161 L D

COFFEE AND American 10106 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3123 B L

COFFEEBAR Café 10120 Jiboom St. (530) 587-2000 B L

COFFEEBAR THE BAKERY Bakery/Eatery 12047 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1554 B L

COTTONWOOD American 10142 Rue Hilltop (530) 587-5711 D RA

COYOTE MOON BAR & GRILLE American 10685 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-0886 B L D

THE CRESCENT CAFÉ Deli & Juice Bar Inside New Moon Natural Foods (530) 587-7426 L

DARK HORSE COFFEE ROASTERS Café 10009 West River St., Suite B (530) 550-9239

DIEGO’S Mexican 10130 West River St. (530) 550-9900 L D

DONNER LAKE KITCHEN American 13720 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4040 B L

DRUNKEN MONKEY Asian/Sushi 11253 Brockway Rd. #105 (530) 582-9755 L D RA

EL TORO BRAVO Mexican 10186 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3557 L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. Upscale Pub 11197 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-BEER B L D

FULL BELLY DELI Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail Rd. (530) 550-9516 B L

JAX AT THE TRACKS Comfort Food 10144 West River St. (530) 550-7450 B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER American 12850 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-9455 BR D RA

MAKI ALI Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1144 L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO World Flavors 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6274 BR L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN Mexican/Italian 15628 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1425 L D

MARTY’S CAFE Cafe 10115 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8208 B L

MELLOW FELLOW Gastropub 10192 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-8927 L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP Juice Bar 10825 Pioneer Trail, #100 (775) 745-1807 B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS California 10007 Bridge St. (530) 587-8688 L D RA

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK Seafood 10087 West River St. (530) 582-5000 L D

PIANETA Italian 10096 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4694 D RA

PIZZA BAR Pizza 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8056 L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL Pizza 11509 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 582-9669 D

PIZZA SHACK Pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3456 L D

THE POUR HOUSE Wine Bar 10075 Jibboom St. (530) 550-9664

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer) N. California At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801 B L D

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257 B L

SANCHOS MEXICAN Mexican 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4847 B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN BBQ 12036 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4535 L D

SPICE Indian 11421 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 550-9664 L D

SQUEEZE IN American 10060 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-9184 B L

SUMMIT SWIRL Frozen Yogurt 11325 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 414-4080

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6556

TACO STATION Mexican 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8226 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1131 L D

THAI DELICACY Thai 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 550-1269 L D

THAI NAKORN Thai 10770 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-0503 L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220 L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6554 B L D

TROKAY CAFE New American 10046 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1040 B L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY Bagels 11448 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 582-1852 B L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY Winery 10151 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-4626 L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL New American 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3766 D

TUFF BEANS Café 1005 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-5191 B

UNCORKED TRUCKEE Wine Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA Pizza 11329 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-7171 L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American 10080 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7574 B L

WILD CHERRIES Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-5602 B L D

WONG’S GARDEN Chinese 11430 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-1831 L D

ZANO’S Italian 11401 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7411 L D

WEST SHORECHAMBER’S LANDING (summer) Calif. Café 6400 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-9190 L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ American 1785 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0871 B L

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ BBQ Homewood Mtn. Resort (530) 525-2992 L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE Deli/Café 5300 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-6297 B L

PDQ DELI Deli 6890 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-7411 L D

SPOON New American 1785 West Lake Blvd. #5 (530) 581-5400 L D

SUNNYSIDE Variety Grill 1850 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7200 L D RA

SWISS LAKEWOOD European 5055 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5211 D RA

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer) Grill Meeks Bay Resort (530) 525-6946 L

WEST SHORE New American 5160 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5200 L D

WEST SHORE MARKET Deli 1780 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7626 L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA Pizza 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-4771 D

WHERE WE MET Café/Gelato 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-1731

FOOD TRUCKSELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook (530) 414-4836 L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS Crepes hotandhealthyfoods.com B L D

MTN ROOTS Eclectic Alpine Meadows base area B L

MTN ROOTS Eclectic The Village at Squaw B L

PHO REAL Modern Vietnamese Facebook (518) 637-4996

RED TRUCK Eclectic Facebook (530) 587-1394 L D

SOUPER WAGON Soup & Sanwiches Facebook (775) 240-9998 L D

SUPER SWIRL Ice Cream Facebook (775) 313-8689

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D I N I N G G U I D EKINGS BEACH

Jason’s | AmericanJason’s Beachside Grill, a local’s favorite for more than 30 years offers casual dining in a rustic atmosphere. Savor American classics like Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Teriyaki Chicken, Pasta, Blackened Salmon and Jason’s famous Baby Back Ribs, along with nightly specials. Jason’s boasts the largest salad bar on the North Shore and gourmet half-pound burgers and sandwiches. There’s a kid’s menu, and a large selection of spirits, wine and microbrews. 8338 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, next to the North Tahoe Event Center | Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | MC, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Discover | (530) 546-3315

Lanza’s | ItalianTraditional Italian food since the 1930s, and Lanza’s has been a long-time favorite with locals, as well as visitors. It’s been voted best Italian restaurant for many years. Guests will fi nd a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing fi ne Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a fl our tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colo-rado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage SteakhouseSince 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

TRUCKEE

El Toro Bravo |MexicanThis is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambi-ence to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian CucinaOne of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpac-cio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

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The second annual Local Bartender Competition is at the West Shore cafe on Feb. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Spectators to the event will help determine the “People’s Choice” award by trying 10 different cocktails and voting on the favorite mixes. Tickets will be available for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. | westshorecafe.com

S TA R T YO U R M I X E R SBARTENDERS,

Dine on the mountainNorthstar California o� ers Mountain

Table Dinner Series in the Zephyr Lodge this season. Each dinner will feature a win-ery or brewery complemented by a menu featuring locally and regionally sourced pro-duce and proteins prepared by Executive Chef Steve Anderson. Seating for all dinners will be family style with live music from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday nights: Feb. 19 and March 11.

On Feb. 21, the resort celebrates one of the best treats of winter during the S’moresapalooza. An entire day, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., will be dedicated to the gooey treat throughout the Village,

including a S’mores scavenger hunt, granola bar samplings, free S’mores, live music and DJ. | northstarcalifornia.com

Let’s hear it for the beersIMBĪB Custom Brews, Reno’s newest

brewery, was awarded three medals in the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Of the � ve beers that were entered in the competition by IMBĪB Custom Brews, three were awarded medals: a gold medal for Berliner Weisse, a silver medal for Brett #4 and a bronze medal for Apricot Berliner. � is was the � rst commercial competition that the brewery has entered since opening in May 2015. | imbibreno.com

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Let’s start with the single crowd. Don’t let Valentine’s Day be a bum-mer, instead turn it in to a celebration of friendship and possibility. Set a date with a group of friends who are similarly single. Don’t make it a private a� air, but rather pick one of our many local spots with a lively atmosphere. A restaurant with a fun lounge works great, or how about a wine bar.

OK, so now we’re rolling as we have a fun crowd and a happening location, so what about the wine? Let’s look at popular, reasonable and nothing too serious. Being that it’s February, we’re probably talking reds here. A couple of good choices that are sure to be bold and lively, and reason-able are Malbecs from Argentina and Australian Shiraz.

Next up is wine for the recent date partner. Nothing over the top here, but since this is probably going to be a one-

on-one, I say get something interesting that will stimulate conversation. For a white wine, maybe look for something like a Gruner Veltliner from Austria or an Albarino from Spain. � ese tend to have some complexity and body, and if nothing else you’ll have fun trying to guess how they are pronounced.

Been dating a while? Steady, but not too serious? � is calls for something nice and classic. Quality Chardonnay or Pinot Noir are great calls here. � ey are � exible across a range of tastes and the few extra dollars on the price tag communicate that you appreciate that person as some-one special.

Married with children? If you can get anything from your anniversary year, that would be the perfect call. If you want some resources for such options shoot me an e-mail or give a call and I’ll hook you up. Find my contact information in my byline below.

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Evening Land Chard and the Auteur Pinot

Are going to pop the question? Only one way to go here and that is vintage bubbles. And while there is certainly nothing wrong with that multi-hundred dollar bottle of Dom, you do have options. A wonderful example is Argyle Winery’s Vintage Sparkler that can be had for well under a Benjamin at a restaurant and obvi-ously far less at the store.

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to match your love for people with your love of wine, so Carpe Diem.

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collec-tions. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected]. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is discontinuing the sale of bottled water at the resorts and will be offering guests reusable water bottles for purchase through its Drink Mtn Tap program. As well, 20 new water refi ll stations will be added at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. This initiative aims to inspire guests to rethink their daily habits by choosing reusable products over single-use items, while reducing the total amount of plastic waste generated by the resort each year.

The Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows refi llable bottles have a slim, fl exible design to fi t easily in a jacket pocket for on-the-slopes hydration, and feature scenic photo-graphs of each mountain.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows partnered with Mizu, a California-based company founded by former pro snowboarder Jussi Oksanen, which donated fi ve of the Mizu Water Bar refi ll stations to the program. The Drink Mtn Tap initiative will save 28,000 bottles from going into landfi lls each year.

D I S P O S A B L EWAT E R B OT T L E SRESORT NIXES

Stellar dinners pop up at Stella Stella at � e Cedar House Sport

Hotel o� ers its pop-up winter dinner series. Stella Pop Ups are creative dining experiences held in the open kitchen. � ere is one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen sta� , join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. Valentine’s Day Pop Up dinner will be on Feb. 13 and 14. Basque Night Pop Up is on Feb. 19 and 20. Go Fish Pop Up is on Feb. 26 and 27. Guest chef ! Red Truck’s Chef Larry Abney Pop Up is March 4 and 5. Northern Lights Pop Up is March 11 and 12. Latin Grill Pop Up is March 18 and 19 and Italian Easter Pop Up is March 25 and 26. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

Squaw Alpine cooks up a storm � is winter, a storm of culinary experien-

ces will be o� ered at Squaw Alpine. After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises at 5 p.m., Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner at the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows will be o� ered on Feb. 13 and 14 and March 5.

Friday Night Tasting Notes at 3:30 p.m. at Plaza Bar in Olympic Valley will be o� ered on Fridays to March 18. Purchase one drink to enjoy sampling of three or four tasters of beer or wine. | squawalpine.com

Exclusive tequila pairingPeppermill Reno hosts a specialty-crafted

Patrón Tequila dinner on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. � e dinner features � ve courses paired with Peppermill’s exclusive Patrón Barrel Select Añejo Tequila for $95 per person. Locals can use the 20 percent locals’ discount o� the ticket price. � e � ve feature courses will include Patrón-inspired cocktails with tequila specially made and aged for Peppermill Resorts and south-of-the-border-inspired foods. | RSVP (866) 821-9996

Strong broth for strong bonesBone Broth for Optimal Health is a

Skill Shares Series event Feb. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Tahoe Food Hub Farm Shop in Alpine Meadows. Learn to make a variety of broths and how to use them in everyday cooking. � e cost is $20. | Tickets slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Warm up at Whiskey DinnerWarm up this winter with whiskey from

Dickel and Bulleit, featuring handcrafted food pairing from the West Shore café with a Whiskey Dinner on March 13. � e dinner features � ve unique whiskey cocktails alongside a four-course meal prepared by resident Chef De Cuisine Manuel “Manny” Baez. Guests will also have the option to upgrade their dinner package by purchasing an additional whiskey � ight for $25, which will include � ve extra whiskey tastings.

Chef Baez, a Dickel and Bulleit Brand ambassador, and West Shore’s bar manager, Lynne Jackson, will be available to answer whiskey and menu questions, in addition to o� ering their expertise on tasting and pro� le notes for every dish.

Reservations will be accepted by calling (530) 525-5200 or in-person at the West Shore café. Seats for the dinner are $80 per person. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. | RSVP westshorecafe.com

I’m eating whaaa?� e 25th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster

Fry returns to Virginia City on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rocky Mountain “oys-ters” are bull or sheep testicles — a far cry from the ocean variety. � e gourmet skills of more than 20 cooks are tested in an e� ort to woo the judges and attendees with fried, chop-ped, grilled or sautéed testicles in � avorful combinations. Other highlights include the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a costume contest and live Irish music. Tasting tickets start at $5 for three samples or $12 for 10 samples. Advance tasting tickets are available online.

� e Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl, present-ed by Virginia City’s Cemetery Gin, takes place at various saloons with samples and discounted beer and specialty drinks throughout the day. Participants can pur-chase a cup for $20 in advance online or $25 at the event. | visitviginiacitynv.com

Wine training class offeredWine educator, sommelier and Tahoe

Weekly wine columnist Louis Phillips is o� ering Level 2 Sommelier training class and certi� cation through the School of Wine: America’s Wine Academy. � e day-long class is March 14 and will be held at � e Chateau in Incline Village, Nev. Classes will cover all world wine regions, technical wine tasting, professional service skills, as well as grape growing and winemaking. Lead instructor is Level 3 Sommelier Phillips. | (775) 544-3435

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TWICE BAKED POTATOESFrom the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith | For 6 people

5 baker potatoes 3T butter + 2T melted3T cream or sour cream½ T fresh grated nutmegSalt and pepper to tasteScallions or chives sliced thin for garnish3 oz. greyer or cheddar cheese slices cut into 18 wedges

Rub the potatoes with a little oil, season with salt and pepper and wrap in foil. Bake these right on the rack at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 60 minutes or until soft all the through. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop most of the � lling into a bowl, leaving enough potato so the skins keep their shape. Freeze the four extra skins for later.

Add the butter and cream or sour cream and whisk smooth, but not over whisked. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Pipe or spoon the � lling into the skins. Push three wedges of cheese spaced evenly, into the potatoes down the center of each half. Drizzle with a little melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese melted. Garnish with thin sliced chives or scallions.

BY CHEF DAVID “SMITTY” SMITH

T W I C E B A K E DPotatoes

fter warming your insides with a hot chocolate last week, I thought it would be appropriate to keep the home-style comfort theme going for another week. I thought aboutmeatloaf or macaroni and cheese (visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for the recipes), but I have done those in the past so since I just had a lengthy conversation about potatoes with my sister back East, I’m going to go with the always delicious, twice baked potatoes.

So what’s so great about twice baked potatoes? Well, how about cheese, cream, butter, sour cream and bacon all in one bite. I mean, if that doesn’t sound good, then you might want to wait until next week’s article on plain unseasoned boiled potatoes. Just kidding; those are some of the normal ingredients you can � nd in twice baked potatoes, with all the ingredients mashed up together, but like in most things, you can pick and chose what ingredients you want to include for yourself.

� e fact is, I personally will normally include butter, cream (only if not using sour cream) and a small amount of cheese on top. I’ll only add a tiny amount of sour cream about half the time I make these depending on my mood, and although I do like bacon when someone else makes them, I save the bacon for when I make potato skins.

Depending on your thoughts of how you want the twice baked potatoes to look, you can have skins sooner than you were probably thinking. � at’s because when you scoop out the potato from the skin after baking, the amount of mashed potatoes left to re� ll the skins can look pretty skimpy. I have seen many restaurants make up the di� erence by adding potato pearls, which are the dehydrated potato � akes, to the mashed bakers, but I just can’t seem to make myself go down that road. Maybe that’s because growing up, that’s what my family had to except on holidays.

I’ll do one of two things to be sure they look full and appetizing. On most occa-sions, I will simply bake o� a few extra bakers � guring one extra potato for each three halves. I’ll freeze the extra skins to use as an appetizer at a later date. If I really want to go all out, though, I’ll add some red potatoes to make up the di� erence because reds are my favorites and I like the � avor and texture they add. � eir skins can also be used for an appetizer.

Two last things I want to mention about how awesome these potatoes are. First, if you leave out the bacon and add the cheese on top, you can use a pastry bag with a wide tip to pipe the potatoes back into the skins. � is is both faster than spooning and looks better. Secondly, these can be made a day or two before hand saving lots of time if they happen to be for a party.

Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingre-dients. To read archived copies of Smitty’s column, visit chefsmitty.com or TheTahoeWeekly.com. Contact him at [email protected] or (530) 412-3598.

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(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

Two fresh fi sh tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Through The Years

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Fuel Dock 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Enjoy lakefront dining & shopping at the Tahoe City Marina.

Sports Tahoe Clothing

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Dockside 700

Tahoe Yacht Club

A & M Marine

Tahoe Marine Supply

Center for Spiritual Living

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Alpine Home Furnishings · Tahoe City Marina · 700 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145 · 530.564.0971 · alpinehomefurnishings.com

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