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Tahoe and Truckee hold the title for the greatest concentration of cross-country ski areas in North America. With more than 500km of groomed trails at local resorts, there’s no excuse not to add Nordic ski-ing to your list of ways to enjoy your time here.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing or the faster-paced skate skiing, it’s relatively easy to learn the sport and be ready to hit the trails on your � rst day. Tahoe Cross County even o ers free clinics.

If Nordic skiing isn’t for you, but you still want to explore our winter trails, strap on some snowshoes and get out there. It’s a great way to get kids of any age out on the trails and most ski areas o er snowshoe trails. You’ll also � nd guided cross-country treks and snowshoe adventures for the entire family at local ski areas throughout the season; check Events for upcom-ing tours.

Don’t forget to explore the untold kilometers of ungroomed trails available within our vast swaths of public lands throughout the region. Look for our picks for easily accessible trails in Snow Trails in this issue.

While you’re out skiing, snowboarding, cross-coun-try skiing and snowshoeing, you’ll need some hearty foods to fuel you for the day. Priya Hutner shares some of her picks for Winter Grub in this issue, and look for her recipe for Moroccan Stew at � eTahoe-Weekly.com.

EXPLORE TAHOE’S NORDIC SIDE

09 Nordic Ski Guide 26 Sierra Stories 28 The Arts 32 Local Profi le

06 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Sightseeing 14 Cross-Country Skiing 16 Events 18 For the Kids 19 Warren Miller 20 Downhill Skiing 21 Activities 22 Snow Trails 23 Snowmobiling 24 Powder Report 27 Announcements

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30 Puzzles 31 Horoscope 33 Entertainment Calendar & Live Music 33 Wigs & Onsies

38 Winter Grub 38 Tasty Tidbits 40 Restaurant Directory 42 Wine Column 46 Chef’s Recipe

Volume 34 | Issue 32What’s Inside | DECEMBER 31, 2015- JANUARY 13, 2016

Explore another side to the beauty of Tahoe and Truckee through the Nordic ski areas found throughout the region, making up the greatest concentration of cross-country in North America. Dan Hill enjoys at day at the ASC Training Center (formerly Auburn Ski Club) on Donner Summit along Olso Hill. Photography by Mark Nadell | macbethgraphics.com

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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).

Incline Village

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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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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

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, Wed.-Mon. (summer)

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service, Incline 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

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGoVisit tahoetransportation.org.

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HeavenlyBase Depth: 52”- 143”Kirkwood

Base Depth: 50”- 147”Mt. Rose Ski AreaBase Depth: 47“- 74”

LAKE TAHOE Measured in Feet | Natural rim 6,223’ Elevation 6,221.61 | Elevation in 2014 Elevation in 2014 6,222.606 222 60

Squaw ValleyBase Depth: 43”- 80”

Sugar BowlBase Depth: 49”- 66”

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nordic ski guidenordic ski guideWinter 2015-16

By Tim Hauserman

fter a disappointing year in the cross-

country ski world in 2014-15, legions of

Nordic skiers having been exploring the cross-

country resorts that are open. The Tahoe-

Truckee region provides the greatest concen-

tration of cross-country skiing opportunities in

North America with more than 500km of groom-

ed trails. Most resorts have equipment to rent

and also provide access for snowshoeing.

Some even provide trails for skiers to bring

along their dog.

Cross-country skiing is relatively easy to learn,

and most resorts offer great deals for beginners

from demo days to free lessons. Escape the

crowds and go cross-country skiing.

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E� orts are under way for a new cross-country ski center in Incline Village, Nev. Incline Meadows XC will be a community-driven, cross-country ski and multi-use trail system located on Mount Rose Highway near Incline Lake and the former Diamond Peak Cross Country ski area.

Trails will be open to skiers, snow-shoers and fat bike riders. � e group behind Incline Meadows Cross Country is working with the U.S. Forest Service for special use permits to groom 10km of trails. In the meantime, the group is explor-ing other options for groomed trails including the Spooner Summit area.

Incline Meadows XC has teamed up with Incline Village General Improvement District for a 10-week youth skiing program this season. � e group hopes to utilize the new venue as much as possible with this program.

Future plans for Incline Meadows XC include expanded groomed trails, group and private lessons and a lodge with a pro-shop, rental services and café for guests. Dona-tions and volunteers are needed. | inclinemeadowsxc.org

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he ill-fated Donner Party su ered through the harsh

winter of 1846-47 camped around Donner Lake and Truckee. �e Donner Memorial State Park’s new 9,400-square-foot Visitor Center provides fascinating information on all those who have lived near or passed through this important transportation corridor.

�e park features trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing nestled among towering pines, along historic emigrant trails on Donner Lake, as well as on Schallenberger Ridge, Donner Peak and into Coldstream Canyon. | parks.ca.gov

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40 near Donner Summit. Built by Sierra Club volunteers in 1934, the rustic, wood lodge is an inexpensive getaway o ering overnight stays in the middle of heavy, snow country. Lodging is bunk/dorm style with family style breakfast and dinner prepared by the sta .

�e Lodge grooms 14kms of mostly intermediate terrain for striding only behind the lodge in the area between Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal Resort. Trail

passes are $10, or free if you are staying at the lodge. Snowshoe and ski rentals are available.

Clair Tappaan can also be a starting point for a challenging multi-day trek via the Sierra Club’s back-country huts: Peter Grubb, Benson, Bradley and Ludlow. �e four rustic huts form a chain from a few miles north of Donner Summit all the way to Richardson Lake just north of the Desolation Wilderness border. | clairtappaanlodge.com

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amp Richardson, located between South Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay, has been a year-round resort for more than 100 years providing rentals in the lodge and cabins, as well as camping, boating and an ice cream shop.

�rough the resort’s Mountain Sports Center, guests may rent skis or snowshoes to venture out on the 10km of groomed trails. Located on both sides of Highway 89, a portion of the trail network takes skiers

and snowshoers along the shore of Lake Tahoe.

When the day’s skiing is complete, walk out onto the pier, enjoy the lakefront pavilion or stroll along miles of sandy beach. Once you’ve built up an appetite, head to the popular waterfront restaurant, the Beacon Bar and Grill, for �ne fare and its signature drink, the Rum Runner. | camprichardson.com

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Training Center dates back to 1928. It is next to Boreal Ski Resort at the top of Donner Summit, where the region’s deepest and most reliable snowpack can be found. It is a nonpro�t, private ski area open for use by its members and for racers attending events.

A primary focus of ASC is training young athletes and it as a race venue for both local schools and adult races. It also is the home of the only year-round, Olympic-distance

biathlon range in the Western United States. In addition to clinics, several biathlon races are held each winter.

ASC has 20kms of groomed trails with short, steep up and downs and some longer, gentle sections. �e trails sit in a deep forest, which shelters skiers from the wind, but also provides occasional views of Castle Peak. A season pass and membership is $100 for the year. Membership includes �ve free night ski passes to Boreal, discounts at a number of other local cross-country ski resorts, and access to a host of training programs for both children and adults.

�is year, you can ski under the lights on a 1-km loop through the stadium. To start, the lights will be on Wednesday to Friday nights until 8 p.m. through Feb. 19. | auburnskiclub.org

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North America’s largest XC ski resort, Royal Gorge o�ers 200km of groomed trails across 6,000 acres of pristine terrain on six distinct track systems featuring nine di�erent warming huts, seamlessly integrated with the Village at Sugar Bowl. For more info, visit royalgorge.com

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sustainable, o� -the-grid, solar-powered yurt o� ering rentals, lessons and guided tours for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or back-country skiing. � ey o� er more than 60 miles of marked trails with 20 miles of groomed trails with no trail fee (a $10 donation is recommended). Hope Valley o� ers rentals and lessons for cross-country, telemark skiing and snowshoeing, as well as Moonlight Expeditions. Due to the remote location (and lack

of phone service), Hope Valley only accepts cash and checks.

Hope Valley Outdoors is located at Pickett’s Junctions (look for the yurt) at the intersection of Highways 88 and 89, southwest of South Lake Tahoe. Dogs are always welcome on the trails. � e ski area is just a short drive from Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Grover Hot Springs State Park, and there is lodging available at nearby Sorensen’s Resort. | hopevalleycrosscountry.com

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to Page Meadows and other West Shore locations for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on ungroomed trails, including a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Granlibakken’s warming hut and ski hill is open daily, with cross-country and snowshoe rentals available at the rental shop. � ere is no fee for trail access, but a ticket is required to

use the lift. � e cross-country trails are accessible daily, with lift access available Friday through Sunday and on holi-days. After a day of sledding or skiing, check out the après food and drinks in the family friendly Cedar House Pub in the Main Lodge. � e Pub is only open during the winter season. | granlibakken.com

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Free Nordic Skiing on 20 Kilometers of Groomed Trails

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SNOWPHONEfor up-to-date trail information

(530) 525-7982

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outh Lake Tahoe’s community college o�ers up to 7kms of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing adjacent to the campus. Season passes are $29 per person or $49 for a family, or you can pay a day use

fee of only $5. Cross-country and snowshoe workshops are also available through CONNECTCommunity Education. | facebook.com/ltccconnect

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irkwood Cross-Country Ski Area is located near Kirk-wood Mountain Resort about 25 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe. At nearly 8,000 feet in elevation, it is best known for the cop- ious quantities of snow it receives.

�e trails provide some of the most spectacular mountain views to be found in any cross-country area in the region. �ere are three trail systems to choose from, each with its own highlights and delights, and three trailside huts to enjoy.

�e Caples Creek Trail System is located behind the lodge next to the historic Kirkwood Inn (an ex-cellent spot for an after or before ski meal). Designed to appeal to a variety of ability levels, this trail system provides interesting short loops near Caples Creek and meadow, and passes ancient Juniper trees.

�e Meadow Trail System lies across Highway 88 from the lodge. It includes several nearly level loops through the Kirkwood Valley. �ese trails are perfect for beginners or skate skiers looking to ski some laps.

�e Schneider Trail System may be accessed either via the Agony or Ecstasy Trails, or by driving several miles from the main lodge to the trailhead above Caples Lake. It’s all uphill from the trailhead, but these trails are the highlight of the resort, providing spectacular views to the south of Elephant’s Back, Round Top mountain, Caples Lake and Kirkwood Resort. �e further you climb toward Coyote Pass, the better the views get.

Kirkwood Cross-Country has Kiddy Kilometer, a 1-km loop lined with life-sized animal cut outs and �ip up signs that are designed to keep the kids moving forward. �ey also provide several kilomet-ers of trails available for those who bring their dogs. Every Sunday, join the Soup and Shoe, a guided snowshoe tour followed by soup at the historic Kirkwood Inn. | kirkwood.com

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e trail system includes terrain for all ability levels, meanders through scenic forests and provides great vistas of Martis Valley and Lake Tahoe. e trails access warming huts, which are stocked daily with hot chocolate and tea.

While the nearby downhill trails may be bustling with energy, you can �nd peace and quiet on the beautifully groomed, but lightly used, Nordic trails. A favorite route is to take the

relatively easy Tahoe trail to a view of Lake Tahoe, then return via the more challenging Timbuktu trail. Snowshoe tours are o�ered throughout the season, including family afternoon tours, star tours, full moon tours and twilight tours.

e cross-country trail system is accessible by the Big Springs Gondola or the Village Express lift. ose with a season pass and equipment may load the Village Express lift, while others need to purchase a pass at the Season Pass o�ce and ride the Gondola. From the top of the Gondola, the lodge is located 150 yards to the left. | northstarcalifornia.com

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he North Tahoe Regional Park, located o� National Avenue in Tahoe Vista, o�ers 11km of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the winter season. e trails are maintained by the North Tahoe Public Utility District, with grooming based on snow conditions and demand. Generally, the trails are groomed on Fridays and Mondays. To get the latest grooming information,

visit the North Tahoe Regional Park Facebook page.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. Trail maps are available at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. Parking is $5 (free for NTPUD residents). Use of the trails is free, although donations are ac-cepted to defray grooming costs. | northtahoeparks.com

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Royal Gorge provides more than 200km of groomed trails across 6,000 acres on six track systems. ere are eight warm-ing huts, as well as the expansive Summit Station Lodge.

Trail highlights include the Snow Mountain Trail with its views of Devil’s Peak; the trail to Point Mariah, where the 360-degree panorama includes the 4,000-foot deep Royal Gorge

itself; and the Razorback Trail, which follows a narrow ridge line atop the crest of the Sierra.

e Truckee Donner Land Trust owns the resort and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort manages it. Food service is available in the Summit Station Lodge and on weekends at the Wildy Cafe, located above the frozen shore of Kilbourn Lake, where the Yuba Trail and Palisade Trail meet.

California’s �rst resort-based snowkiting school, e Sierra Snowkite Center, operates in the consistent wind and �at conditions at the Van Norden Mea- dow. ey provide lessons, rentals and custom snowkite trips. | royalgorge.com

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e Resort o�ers group and private lessons daily with equipment rentals available at the Nordic Center Yurt. Guided snowshoe tours are o�ered, along with horse-drawn sleigh rides and dog sled tours. After skiing, the extensive restaurant and spa o�erings of the resort are just steps away. | squawcreek.com

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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.

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. Opens at 7 a.m. for passhold-ers Mon.-Fri. (non-storm days only). *Weekends & holidays.

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

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. until March 30. Trails open with no rentals all other days. 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. Trail fee includes Gondola. Nordic geocaching. 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. $18 Nordic Neighbor pass.

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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ugar Pine Point State Park provides nearly 14km of marked cross-country trails within the park. Guests may ski on the marked Yellow and Orange Trails next to the shore of Lake Tahoe on the east side of Highway 89, or enjoy a more lengthy ski on the groomed Blue and Red trails on the west side of the highway. �e red trail loop follows the course of the Nordic events at the 1960 Winter Olympics. Be sure and stop to read the interpretative panels along this section of trail, which provide information

on the park’s Nordic Olympic history. With a few short exceptions, the trails are mostly level and are well suited for beginning cross-country skiers or snowshoers. �e groomed trail sections are groomed several times per week.

�e park provides a limited number of �rst-come, �rst-served campsites during the winter months, when Rangers also o�er a variety of guided snowshoe tours. | parks.ca.gov

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�e park is open daily during holiday periods, and Friday through Sunday during the rest of the winter. When the lodge is closed midweek, the trails are

still groomed, and donations are encouraged to defer costs.

Ski rentals and lessons are available when the facility is open. Food service is provided at the Tahoe City Golf Course lodge, where guests will also �nd a bar and outside �re pit. �e fenced sled hill is an additional attraction, with sleds included in the $10 fee. Season passholders at Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area also get free access to the Winter Sports Park. | tahoexc.org

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ahoe Cross Country o ers a diverse network of trails that lead past spectacular lake views, through deep forests and along the edge of meadows. It’s a popular place among locals because of its friendly, low-key atmosphere and focus on top-notch grooming.

�e ski area o ers equipment rentals for all levels of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and a variety of lessons. �ere are free beginner striding lessons on �ursday, free beginner skate skiing lessons on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and free intermediate level skate ski lessons on Tuesdays. Hungry? Stop at the Free Heel Cafe for paninis, salads and soups. New events

and specials are frequently add-ed to the schedule. Get on the tahoexc.org e-mail list to get the latest updates.

Favorite trails include the Bronze Trail, with it’s fun, curvy downhill, and the Red Trail which winds around Antone Meadows. �e Lakeview Trail lives up to its name, climbing to a picnic table overlooking an awesome view of Lake Tahoe. �ree trails with 7.5km of skiing allow dogs Monday to Friday all day, and on weekends from 3 to 5 pm. Tahoe XC has three huts, which provide water and hot chocolate. �e Silver Hut has a spectacular lake view. | tahoexc.org

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�is year, Tahoe Donner has unveiled its new lodge, also known as the Alder Creek Adventure Center, as it will be the location for equestrian and biking activities in the summer. It’s a large mountain-style building with a rock �replace

and excellent views toward Hawks Peak. It includes a streamlined new rental facility, lockers and showers for season pass holders, a large waxing area and an expanded Alder Creek Cafe with new menu and full bar next to the �replace.

A trail highlight is the long ski to the Drifter Hut, where top-of-the Sierra views await (and a much-needed chance to catch your breath). Another favorite is the steep ascent up Crabtree Canyon. Ready to take it a bit easier? Enjoy a long, slow glide through the lovely Euer Valley on the Last Round Up Trail. Tahoe Donner has four huts placed throughout the trail system, and the Cookhouse Cafe, located on the trail in the middle of Euer Valley, provides food service on weekends.

Dog lovers may buy a pass to ski with their dogs on 3km of designated trails including Cup of Tea, Piece of Cake and Dogonit. | tahoedonner.com

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Events

Tahoe Donner Cross Country hosts an intro to laser biathlon clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 12 years.

Biathlon combines skiing and rifl e marks-manship. After range instruction and prac-tice with laser biathlon rifl es, participants will ski or snowshoe a short loop and try to hit the targets with an elevated heart rate, just like at the Olympics.

The cost is $32 and a trail pass required. Clinics also will be offered on Jan. 23, Feb. 13 and 27, and March 26. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

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EVERY THURSDAY

Conversation Café Incline Village � e Conversation Café is a drop-in

conversation forum hosted by the Senior Programs sta� at Aspen Grove Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. every week ex-cept holidays. Participate with people sharing diverse views and a passion for engaging with others over interesting topics and news items. No meeting Dec. 31. $2 donation includes continental breakfast. | (775) 832-1310

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

ductory cross-country ski clinic every � urs-day 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 toddler

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Family Movie Night 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. Enjoy watching the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike while learning about local natural and human history. Includes equip-ment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. $65. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched

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

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

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

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 beginner, intermediate and ad-vanced levels; check Web for schedule. | northstarcalifornia.com

Ripperoo Parade NorthstarCome and join Ripperoo, Northstar’s Ski

& Ride School Mascot, and his Ski School friends as he leads kids in a parade through the Village at Northstar every Saturday until April 11 from 3:50 to 4 p.m. Held daily until Jan. 3. Help them dance their way around the ice rink. Meet at the Kid’s Ski School en-trance a little before 3:50 p.m. to participate. | northstarcalifornia.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Women of Winter Olympic ValleyCon§ dently explore all corners of Squaw

Valley Alpine Meadows’ legendary terrain with like-minded women. Not only will you navigate the mountain like a pro, you’ll get to cut the lift lines, which means more time on the slopes with the ladies from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Sunday until March 27. Intermediate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com


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

DEC. 31 | THURSDAY

Snowcat, torchlight parades Mount RoseEnjoy après at Mt. Rose before heading

into town for dinner. A snowcat parade kicks o� the festivities at 4:45 p.m. followed by a kids torchlight parade at 5:30 and a § reworks show at 5:50 p.m. | skirose.com

Bring the glitter to the mountain HomewoodStart the New Year’s celebration o� at

Homewood Mountain Resort by dressing up in your most glamorous out§ t to receive discounts in the North Lodge from 3 to 5 p.m. and enjoy an afternoon performance by Tahoe Flow Arts Studio starting at 4 p.m. with a breathtaking performance featuring acro-yoga and hula hooping acrobatics. | skihomewood.com.

Sunset Snowshoe Tour Tahoe Donner� is scenic snowshoe hike meets at Trout

Creek Recreation Center and the tour will go from 4 to 5:30 p.m. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Torches at Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner

Kids ages 10 and older who can ski intermediate runs unassisted are invited to participate in the annual Torchlight Parade at Tahoe Donner at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy a DJ and snacks before the parade. | tahoedonner.com

New Year’s Eve celebrations Olympic Valley� e Resort at Squaw Creek rings in the

New Year with three celebrations. � e New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration is tailored to the 21 and older crowd while Kid’s Night Out is geared toward children ages 4 to 12 and the Teen’s Night Out focuses on ages 13 to 20. Each party features dinner, live music, party favors and entertainment. Tickets $40 for children and teens, $75 for adults, $100 for one adult and one child. | RSVP (530) 581-6610

Dine at High Camp Olympic ValleyAfter a day on the slopes head to the

Village Events Plaza Stage for après and live music with Chi McClean from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Eve dinner at High Camp from 6 to 9 p.m. � e festivities really begin with a § reworks exhibition in � e Vil-lage at 7 p.m. followed by a late-night party at the Olympic House from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. | squawalpine.com

EVERY TUESDAY

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 moderate level snowshoe hikes followed by lunch at Sierra Nevada College. Includes guides, transportation and lunch. $18, $15 with pass. | (775) 832-1310

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

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

55+ Senior Ski Clinics Incline VillageSkiers of all abilities are invited to hone

their skills with certi§ ed instructors at Dia-mond Peak resort. Instruction is designed to help skiers improve, adjust and modify their technique for life long skiing. Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. until March 16. $45, $35 with pass. | (775) 832-1310

Women of Winter Olympic ValleyCon§ dently explore all corners of

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ legendary terrain with like-minded women. Not only will you navigate the mountain like a pro, you’ll get to cut the lift lines, which means more time on the slopes with the ladies from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Every Wednesday until March 23 (no session Feb. 17). Intermediate to advanced skiers. 13+. $49, does not include lift ticket. | RSVP squawalpine.com


ductory 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

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JAN. 2 | SATURDAY

Paco’s Demo Day TruckeePaco’s Sports hosts a demo day at the

Village Station at Royal Gorge beginning at 9 a.m. Demos are free but a trail pass is required. | royalgorge.com

Backcountry Demo Day Tahoe CityTest out the latest back-country ski and

snowboard gear during Alpenglow’s annual Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event. Test gear from DPS, Dyna�t, G3, Scarpa and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participation is free but a valid lift ticket or season pass is required. | alpenglowsports.com

Demo Day & Wax Clinic Tahoe DonnerTahoe Donner Cross Country hosts a

Demo Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and wax clinic with Roger Chaney at 2 p.m. Free. | 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.

Twilight Snowshoe tour NorthstarTake an evening to slow down and

enjoy the peaceful setting of the Sierra Nevada on an evening snowshoe tour from 5 to 7:30 p.m. �e 2 to 2.5 hour guided tour begins at the Cross Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center. �e group takes a meandering journey through the pine-tree lined forest to the Village at Northstar. Enjoy time around a �re pit with live acoustic music, s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs on leashes OK. $54, $37 ages 10 to 12, $20 snowshoe rentals. | RSVP northstarcali�ronia.com

JAN. 3 | SUNDAY

Pancake breakfast TruckeeBene�t pancake breakfast is o�ered on the

�rst Sunday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Truckee Senior Apartments to bene�t Senior Meals on Wheels. $7, $3 children younger than 12.

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

Visiting faculty lecture Incline VillageBeth Campbell of Toronto and Jared Stan-

ley of Reno will each discuss their work from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Holman Arts & Media Center at Sierra Nevada College. | sierranevada.edu

JAN. 4 | MONDAY

Community reading Incline VillageSierra Nevada College hosts a community

reading at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library with Suzanne Roberts and Christian Kiefer. | sierranevada.edu

New Year’s Eve celebrations Northstar�e Ritz-Carlton hosts a bu�et of seasonal

delights followed by an evening of live music, ice skating and �reworks to ring in the New Year in the Village at Northstar at 9 p.m. Afterwards enjoy music and dancing in �e Living Room. | ritz-carlton.com

New Year’s Eve Party West Shore�e West Shore cafe hosts its annual New

Year’s Eve party with live music by Ike and Martin and a four-course meal followed by a champagne toast at midnight. | RSVP (530) 525-5200

New Year’s Dinner Olympic ValleyPlumpJack Squaw Valley o�ers a four-

course prix �xe meal curated by executive chef Jack Connell featuring seasonal ingredients. | plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar�e Mountain Table Dinner Series o�ers

a unique 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. | northstarcalifornia.com

Fire & Ice Eve Northstar Ring in the New Year with live music,

ice skating and roasting s’mores by the �re at Northstar Resort. Enjoy a �reworks ex-hibition and fun with the whole family. | northstarcalifornia.com

New Year’s Eve Stella TruckeeStella at �e Cedar House Sport Hotel

o�ers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Diners are encouraged to ask ques-tions of the kitchen sta�, join in conversa-tions and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $227 | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

Ring in the New Year’s Alpine MeadowsRiver Ranch hosts a New Year’s dinner

available from 5 p.m. with a festive holiday menu being served with a separate children’s menu. Reservations recommended. | riverranchlodge.com

New Year’s Eve cruise Zephyr Cove, Nev.Ring in the New Year with an evening

cruise aboard the “Tahoe Queen” from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests may enjoy live music and dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish dinner bu�et and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space. | zephyrcove.com

Live music, parties & fireworks Area venuesRing in the New Year with live music,

�reworks shows, cruises on Lake Tahoe and more celebrations around the Tahoe and Truckee region. Make dinner reservations in advance at your favorite restaurant, book a night out on the town (including that room to party late), and take in a �reworks celebra-tion to welcome 2016. Fireworks celebrations are at 5 p.m. at Mt. Rose, 7 p.m. at Squaw Valley, and 9 p.m. in the Village at Northstar and in the Village at Heavenly.

JAN. 1 | FRIDAY

Cross-country gear demo TruckeeRoyal Gorge hosts a vendor demo at Sum-

mit Station at 9 a.m. featuring equipment from brands like Fischer, Salomon and Ros-signol. Demos are free. Trail pass is required. | royalgorge.com

New Year breakfast Tahoe CityJoin Tahoe Cross Country for a morn-

ing ski up to Lakeview Trail between 10 and 11:30 a.m. where Jack Lyon’s from Men Wielding Fire will be serving trailside meals. $12, $10 passholders, $7 children. | RSVP (530) 583-5475

Family snowshoe tour NorthstarGrab the kids and join a Family After-

noon Snowshoe Tour for a 3-hour, guided tour for all ages to a historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow for hot choco-late, cookies, and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rentals. | RSVP northstarcalifornia.com

First Fridays Tahoe City Tahoe City hosts First Friday each month

with specials at participating shops through-out town. | visittahoecity.com

First Fridays TruckeeEvery First Friday of the month from 5 to

8 p.m. head to Historic Downtown Truckee where several of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios and eateries keep the doors open later and o�er special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and bever-ages, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags. | historictruckee.com

Kids Night Out Tahoe DonnerOn the First Friday of every month

from 5 to 9 p.m., kids ages 4 to 9 year are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained sta� looks after your little ones. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required at least one day in advance. $20 per child. | RSVP (530) 587-9437.

Farm to Table dinner Olympic ValleyFarm-to-Table dinner and a movie in

collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and other local farmers features a four-course, family style meal. �e event is capped with an all-ages movie for the kids to enjoy in com-fortable seating while the parents sit back and enjoy dessert and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley. | RSVP squawalpine.com.

JAN. 1-2 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at �e Cedar House Sport Hotel

o�ers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with an Après Pop Up. Diners are encour-aged 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. $97. | RSVP cedarhousesporthotel.com

JAN. 4-10 | MONDAY-SUNDAY

Community Appreciation Week Incline Village

Residents of Incline Village and Crystal Bay can enjoy a Community Appreciation Week at Diamond Peak with free lift tick-ets, free demo equipment, $50 Bring a Friend tickets, food and beverage dis-counts, and more. As well, Diamond Peak will hosts a Daily Sweep with Ski Patrol at 3:50 for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders; ski with sta� and Trustee Jim Hammerel on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.; an IVGID Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 9; Loft Bar Happy Hour Party from 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 9; and Wild Bill’s BBQ sampling from 2 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10. | Details diamondpeak.com

JAN. 5 | TUESDAY

Jelly Co-Working Incline Village�e Incline Village Library hosts Jelly, a

co-working event from 2 to 5 p.m. Chairs, sofas, refreshment and internet access is pro-vided. Bring a laptop. | (775) 832-4130

Visiting faculty lecture Incline VillageCurator Marji Vecchio and artists J.

Damron and Peter Kreider will talk about their practices and projects from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Holman Arts & Media Center at Sierra Nevada College. | sierranevada.edu

JAN. 6 | WEDNESDAY

Entrepreneur’s assembly Incline VillageOn the �rst Wednesday of each month

Sierra Nevada College hosts an entrepreneur’s assembly at 6 p.m. Each session is an op-portunity to receive support from experienced mentors with business ideas. All are welcome. | sierranevada.edu

Handling parental stress Incline VillageKing’s Beach Parents Co-op hosts a series

of parenting classes and meetings on the �rst Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sierra Nevada College. Tonight’s topic is handling parental stress. | sierranevada.edu


reading at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library with Sharon Millar, Bich Minh Mguyen and Christian Kiefer. | sierranevada.edu

JAN. 7 | THURSDAY

Ramon de Salvo discussion Incline VillageSan Diego artist and designer Ramon

de Salvo talks about his upcoming project and exhibition with the MFA-IA program. Meets from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Holman’s Art & Media Center at Sierra Nevada College. | sierranevada.edu


reading at 7 p.m. in the Prim Library with Lo Kwa Mei-en, Lacy M. Johnson and Christian Kiefer. | sierranevada.edu

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For the KidsVisit �eTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of kids’ activities.

Music to little earsTahoe City Park and Recreation o�ers

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

Nordic skiing after school offeredAn after-school Nordic ski program,

based on the ski play model used in Bill Koch league programs in New England begins this winter. �e 10-week program for entry-level students ages 10 to 14 meets on Tuesday and �ursday from 3:45 to 5 p.m. �e primary location is on groomed ski trails at Incline Meadows XC; alternate locations include Tahoe Vista/NTPUD trails and Diamond Peak Ski Area. �e second session is from Jan. 18 to Feb. 19. Skis with NNN bindings are available to rent on a �rst-come, �rst-served basis. Participants must provide their own boots and poles. | (775) 832-1310

Join a playgroupWEE play for infants, toddlers and

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

Time spent at camp is EPICEPIC Base Camp for Grades K through

5 is being o�ered by Incline Recreation Center. Experienced and responsible sta� will lead campers on numerous adventures, which include swimming, arts and crafts, games and more from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are from Feb. 16 to 19 and April 4 to 8. | (775) 832-1310

Call when it snowsAny day Tahoe Truckee Uni�ed School

District calls a snow day, the Rideout Community Center will be open for a full day of activities from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Rideout Community Center before arrival to con�rm a snow-day program. No online registration. | (530) 583-3440

The pool is still openDuring school holidays, the pool will

be open for combo swims for $3 per resident child or $4 per nonresident child. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of drop-in. | RSVP (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

What’s your league?Volleyball for girls, grades 3 to 8, will

run from February through April 2016 at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center. �e fee is $85.

Hockey League for ages 8 to 14 is on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Truckee Ice Rink. �e fee is $95. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.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: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and Feb. 6, 13, 20. Fees are $32 per session or $14 for drop ins. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Art camps explore many optionsFive-day Art Camps o�er instruction in

art, theater, creative movement and music each day for ages 6 to 10 at Lake Mansion in Reno and Larry D. Johnson Community Center in Sparks. �ere are three sessions, all from 9 a.m. to noon: Jan. 4 to 8, March 21 to 25 and March 28 to April 1. �e cost is $95 per camp. Students should register before Jan. 3, 2016. | (775) 826-6100 or arts4nevada.org

Art Adventures for Youth, ages 7 to 11, will explore four mediums including drawing and watercolor on �ursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4., 2016. �e cost is $35. �e class will be at Larry D. Johnson Community Center, near Sparks High School. Students should register by Jan. 13, 2016. | (775) 826-6100 or arts4nevada.org

Join ASC’s winter sports programsAuburn Ski Club is currently accepting

enrollment for the upcoming winter sports season for ages 4 to 18. �e Super Sliders cross-country program is for 4 year olds and the Cisco Kids downhill skiing program is for 6 year olds. Junior teams and season-long programs are also o�ered in snowboarding, biathlon and alpine gate training for racers.

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

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

Creative teens should submit�e Nevada Museum of Art invites

Northern Nevada students, grades 7 to 12, to submit their creative and original work to the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards in any of the 17 art categories, including ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, photography, fashion, and �lm and animation. Submissions will be judged on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision. �e deadline is Jan. 15, 2016, at 8:59 p.m. Students will be noti�ed by Jan. 29 on their award status. Students must register on the Scholastic Art & Writing Web site, upload their work and send their signed submission forms to the Nevada Museum of Art. | bit.ly/scholasticartawards2016

Mountain rangers

Sugar Bowl Resort announces Mountain Rangers Adventure Camp for ages 6 to12. �e program focuses on all-mountain and all-terrain exploration with an emphasis on fun, safety and team building. Children will develop the core ability skills needed to thrive at the next level of ski racing and will bene�t from a 5:1 athlete-to-coach

ratio. Teams will be grouped by skill levels. Each team member will receive a Mountain Rangers team «eece. �e program is for 10 Sunday morning sessions, starting Jan. 10, 2016. | sugarbowl.com

Swim lessons for the New YearSwim 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. Classes could be canceled or moved to another time slot if not enough students sign up. Instructors will pre-test all students the �rst day of class to determine their swimming abilities.

�e winter swim lessons registration for Session 111/C is on Jan. 4, 2016. �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, 2016. �ere are also private instructions available. | (775) 832-1321

Cooking classes for little chefsIt’s simple to teach kids how to make

nutritious meals from scratch. Instructor �ao Doan will be showing little chefs, ages 7 to 12, how to make pasta, pizza, potpie and soups in on Wednesdays at Truckee’s Community Recreation Center starting on Jan. 6 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. �e fee is $18 per month, which includes materials or $20 for drop ins. | (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

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

from Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, 2016, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Instructors Lisa Stekert and Karen Rodarte will help children develop focus, concentration, strength and balance through Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. �e fee is $90 for the seven-week session or $15 for drop ins.| (530) 587-7720 or tdrpd.org

Sports opportunities for youthYouth Basketball for grades 1 through 8

is designed for both boys and girls with the emphasis on fun and instruction. Divisions are separated into 1st/2nd (coed), 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th with boys’ and girls’ leagues. Games will start in January. Sign-ups are at the main o¬ce in the Truckee Community Rec Center.

Intro to Wrestling for ages 5 to 17 o�ers introductory USA wrestling skills in Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Practices are at the Truckee High School on Tuesdays and �ursdays until March 10. �e optional tournament season will run from Jan. 4 to March 15 in Nevada, and February through June in California.

Buddy Werner Development Program for ages 5 to 14 is designed for the beginning skier to entry-level competitor. �e Buddy Werner program stresses fun and ski development. �e program consists of 12 days at Soda Springs plus ski-away days to Sugar Bowl, Alpine Meadows and Homewood. �ere will also be �ve intra-squad races throughout the season. Fees include a season pass to Soda Springs.

Sign-ups for all programs are being accepted at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District o¬ce. | tdrpd.org

Jibs 4 Kids, a freestyle, progression-oriented series of competitions, is for kids, ages 12 and younger, who want to practice freestyle tricks on more technical terrain park features. 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 certificates of achievement.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Homewood’s North Lodge on Jan. 9, 2016, Feb. 13 and March 12. Helmets are mandatory. The registration fee is $10. Practice is from 11 to 12:30 p.m. followed by competition from 1 to 1:30 p.m. All parents and guardians must sign a liability release form on behalf of their kids who will participate. | skihomewood.com

Little shredders listen up

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he world is a di�erent place every night when I get into bed. In 1946,

the ski world was a place that few people in the world would recognize today. America had less than 16 chairlifts in the entire country as Ward Baker and I started for Alta in mid-November of that year. I was six months out of the Navy, after four years in the service. I had saved enough money to publish my rst cartoon book, “Are My Skis on Straight?” and with a few cartons full of books, Ward and I headed for the only two chairlifts in Utah at the time, at Alta. Alta was usually one of the rst ski resorts in the U.S. to have chairlifts running in early November.

Statistically, here is what ski country looked like if you wanted to ride a chairlift. California had two of them, one at the Sugar Bowl in Northern California and another one at Mount Waterman, less than 50 miles from the L.A. City Hall. Oregon had one chairlift at Timberline, near Port-land; Idaho had three on Baldy and one on Dollar Mount; Wyoming had a small one on Storm King Mountain in the suburbs of Jackson Hole; Colorado did not have a single chairlift, so you would have to drive to Mount Tremblant out of Montreal, Canada, to get to the next one. I believe that Mad River Glen and Stowe each had one, but then I’m not quite sure.

At one time or another, my skis and cameras captured images of them as the ski industry grew in the 1950s and 60s. It is easy to talk about all-day chairlift tickets only costing $2.50 and as high as $4, but a Coca Cola in those days only cost 5 cents unless you bought at the top of the moun-tain, and then it was 10 cents.

�e thing that is impossible to put a price tag on is how it felt to ski in those days. You cannot put a price tag on how it feels today, either. �ere are readers who have sold their home in a big city and gone to a ski resort for their lifetime ca-reer. �ey used to be called Ski Bums and probably still are today. Instead, I think they are people of courage to follow their convictions, depending on the job they select. �ey have become snow farmers, living and dying nancially by what falls

from the sky. �at, of course, all changed when someone gured out a way to make the snow come out of a hose and not have to wait for the storms to come.

I talked with Elaine Kelton, who has written a good book about the women who came to Vail in the early days. �ey came as single women for the most part and settled down and married and raised their families at the base of Vail Mountain. �at rst winter they had a gondola and two chairlifts. Today, Vail Valley has more than 30,000 people living there. It is the size of Bozeman, Mont., and of course, everyone there, in one way or another, is completely dependent on how much snow falls.

I was lucky because those four years in the Navy allowed me to save enough money to pay my expenses that rst win-ter of skiing. Remember, my lifestyle was minimal in those days. When I skied that winter in Sun Valley, a lot of the employ-ees were from Omaha, Neb., the site of the Union Pacic headquarters. People got a round-trip ticket to Sun Valley and room and board and $125 a month. A lot of them never cashed in their return trip. I was fortunate in one respect that I did grow up in a dysfunctional family and so I never learned a work ethic. When I went skiing, I just went skiing and lived by my wits, which seemed to be enough in those days.

Could you do the same thing today? I believe you can if all you want to do is make turns on your skis or snowboard every day. �e formula is simple but re-quires some sacrice. First you have to earn enough money to buy a van or a pickup truck and a camper for the back. �en you have to get a nighttime job of some kind that should be in a restaurant where you get dinner along with your wages and a season lift ticket that you pay cash for, and the restaurant reimburses you if you work all winter. �ere are plenty of places within a mile or so of most chairlifts where you can park a van every night. If you are lucky you might even nd someone who will let you plug your electric blanket into their electricity at night in exchange for keeping their driveway plowed every morning. Sounds like a good deal to me.

If I had it to do over, I know I would not do anything di�erently. Ward Baker and I managed to ski seven days a week for two winters and earned money during the summer to do that. Were we the pioneers? I don’t think so. We were just lucky because they had not invented wet suits by then and riding surfboards in January was way too cold in Southern California.

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JAN. 8 | FRIDAY

Bald Eagle County Area venuesJoin Tahoe Institute for Natural Science

for the mid-winter Bald Eagle Count at 26 locations around Lake Tahoe from 9 a.m. to noon. | tinsweb.org

Learn to Ski world record attempt Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner Downhill will partici-pate with other resorts across the country in an eort to break a group world record for teaching the largest learn to ski and snowboard lessons at 10 a.m. 50 skiers and 50 snowboarders will be available to parti-cipate with advance registration required. | tahoedonner.com

Sierra College Insights TruckeeSierra College hosts the Insights Series

beginning at 6:30 p.m. with complimentary refreshments. Insights is mean to inspire a dialogue in the community on a variety of topics. Tonight’s speaker is Dr. Kim Bateman who will discus evoking angst and suspense with images and selections from childhood bedtime stories in “Wicked Witches and Big Bad Wolves: �e Wild Within.” Free. | RSVP sierracollege.ticketleap.com

Feel Good Friday TruckeeBoreal Mountain Resort oers $25 lift

tickets all day followed by live music and food specials in the afternoon. $5 of each purchase will be donated to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | rideboreal.com

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked 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 Whetstone Winery in Napa. | teloswine.com

Night Tubing TruckeeTube under the lights at Tahoe Donner

until 6:30 p.m. | tahoedonner.com

JAN. 9 | SATURDAY

Seniors to Seniors Incline VillageTech-savvy high school seniors provide

computer advice to seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. Bring a laptop, tablet, phone, e-reader or other device and learn something new. | (775) 832-4130

Snowball Launching Contest Tahoe DonnerHave good aim? Prove it. Come out to

Tahoe Donner SnowPlay at 1:30 p.m. to compete. Use a snowball launchers to see how far the snowballs will ¢y. | tahoedonner.com

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked Tahoe City features a series

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

JAN. 10 | SUNDAY

First Tracks HomewoodEarly-birds looking for untracked

powder or pristine corduroy are invited to load the Madden Chair from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and enjoy all the fresh tracks they can ¤nd o the Old Homewood Express chair before the general public followed by a hearty breakfast. $40, free passholders. | skihomewood.com

Creative writing workshop Incline VillageSierra Nevada College hosts two writing

workshops with Lacy M. Johnson and Lo Kwa Mei-en from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by a reading from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Prim Library. | sierranevada.edu

JAN. 11 | MONDAY

Graduation Ceremony Incline VillageSierra Nevada College hosts a gradua-

tion ceremony for students of their creative writing program from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by Two Pines Reading from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Prim Library. | sierranevada.edu

Behind the scenes at Sierra Avalanche Truckee

Tahoe Silicon Mountain hosts a discus-sion with Sierra Avalanche Center fore-caster Andy Anderson at 6 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill. Come learn about how the forecasts are created, what tools and tests are used, and SAC’s plans for improving the forecasts in the future. �e presentation will start with the basics of forecasting, in-cluding how to read and use a forecast. �e event will also be available via livestream. | tahoesiliconmountain.com

JAN. 11-15 | MONDAY-FRIDAY

Learn to ski and ride week Area venuesLearn to ski and ride week takes place at

resorts in the area with discounted ski and snowboard lessons, rentals and lift tickets. | skiandridemonth.org

JAN. 12 | TUESDAY

Good morning Truckee TruckeeGood Morning Truckee will focus on

historic downtown Truckee. A panel of speakers will include Rick Holliday of Holliday Development, developers of the Railyard Project; Cassie Hebel, executive director of the Truckee Downtown Mer-chants Association; and Becky Bucar, engi-neering manager with the Town of Truckee. Hear the status of the Railyard Project, the proposed master plan amendments, and plans for the Railhouse �eater Build-ing. Good Morning Truckee is held the second Tuesday of every month at 7 a.m. at Truckee Tahoe Airport. $12 includes continental breakfast, $10 for members. | (530) 587-8808

River Talk TruckeeTruckee River Watershed Council hosts a

River Talk at 5 p.m. in Olympic Heights fea-turing a 1-hour virtual tour of projects under way. RSVP (530) 550-8760, ext. 5. | truckeeriverwc.org

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.

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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.

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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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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.*

HOMEWOOD (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

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.

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JAN. 13-15 | WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

Avalanche course Olympic Valley Learn the key elements of making sound

decisions while traveling in avalanche terrain. �is course follows the AIARE curriculum and is taught by AIARE instructors. Intermediate to advanced level skiers and riders. 13+. $449. | RSVP (530) 452-4349

JAN. 14 | THURSDAY

iFoster soup luncheon Tahoe CityiFoster is a program that provides

resources to help children who grow up in foster care to succeed. �e public is invited to an AAUW luncheon to discover how the program works at noon at the Tahoe City Yacht Club at noon. | ifoster.org

Paws 2 Read Incline VillagePaws 2 Read is a reading program for

children of all ages presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judg-mental ear to beginning readers from 4 to 5 p.m. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

JAN. 15 FRIDAY

Lifescapes Incline VillageJoin a writing program where seniors are

given an opportunity to write and share their memoirs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Incline Vil-lage Library. New members welcome. | (775) 832-4130

Mountain Table Dinner Northstar�e Mountain Table Dinner Series

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

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in Truckee features a series

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

JAN. 15-16 FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at �e Cedar House Sport Hotel

o�ers its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a South For the Winter Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen sta�, join in con-versations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about ingredients or technique. $97. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

JAN. 15-17 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Mumble on the Mountain Olympic ValleyLagunitas Brewing is hosting a fun-¦lled

weekend event beginning with a tasting during Friday Night Tasting Notes in the Plaza Bar. Enjoy live music during a après event hosted by Lagunitas. On Saturday, join Lagunitas on the KT deck with beer, swag and a DJ. | squawalpine.com

JAN. 16 SATURDAY

Skate clinic TruckeeOlympian Katerina Nash leads an in-

termediate skate ski clinic at Royal Gorge. Meet at Village Station at 10 a.m. $20. | royalgorge.com

Family friendly biathlon West ShoreSugar Pine Point State Park host a family

friendly biathlon race in the Citizens Against the Clock. Compete in a similar venue as the 1960 Winter Olympics. Bring gear or rent from West Shore Sports. Meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance station. Free. Parking $5. | sierrastateparks.org

Fastest Tube event TruckeeHead to Tahoe Donner for the fastest tube

races. Heats are every half hour from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All welcome. | tahoedonner.com

Snowshoe Under The Stars NorthstarTahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe

tours with Tony Berendsen featuring a lively science-based talk about the cosmos and poetry reading. Guests of all ages will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by an unobstructed view of the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional telescopes manufactured by Celestron. Tours are 2 to 2½ hours. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar Cross Country Center. $43-$61 | northstarcalifornia.com

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked Tahoe City features a series

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

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

TruckeeCABIN 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.

North ShoreBROCKWAY 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.

West ShoreBLACKWOOD 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

South Lake TahoeTAYLOR 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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Mount RoseTAHOE 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.

TruckeeMARTIS 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.*

Cisco GroveRATTLESNAKEEasy 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.*

Highway 49YUBA 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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Pole, Pedal, Pound in Tahoe City �e Pole, Pedal and Pound returns on

Jan. 2 at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Ski, bike and run as a relay team or solo. Great fun for all ages and family teams are encouraged. | tahoexc.org

Ski races galoreSugar Bowl is o�ering many race

opportunities this January. �e USASA Rail Jam at Lower Lincoln Terrain Park is on Jan. 9. �e Village Cup XC 10km Race at Village Station at Royal Gorge on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. �e 10km race is for adults and the 5km race is for novice skiers and juniors. �e cost is $45.

�e FIS Giant Slalom Race is on Jan. 14 to 15 and the FIS Slalom Race is on Jan. 16 to 17. �e Grand Fondo Hut-Hut tour is at Royal Gorge. For more information, contact Nick Lewis at [email protected]. | farwestnordic.org

Be free and have funPaco’s Fun Freestyle Race at Auburn Ski

Club Training Center is on Jan. 3. Youth races will start at 9:30 a.m. and adult races at 10 a.m. Adults will ski a 10km, juniors will ski a 5km and youth, ages 12 and younger, will ski a 2km. ASC members will receive a $5 discount on races. Register at athleteinyou.com. | auburnskiclub.com

Tahoe Donner kicks off race seriesTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area has

announced its racing series and events starting in January. Tahoe Donner Race Series o�ers public race events on �ve Saturdays: Jan. 9 and 23 ; Feb. 6 and 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.

Winter Superstars Week is Feb. 13 to 20. 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.

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

Black Wall protected �e Truckee Donner Land Trust and

the Access Fund announce the acquisition and protection of a signi�cant set of climbing areas on Donner Summit. �e victory is announced only eight months after going under contract and launching the Save Donner Climbing Forever fundraising campaign.

�e acquisition protects the historic 400-foot Black Wall that stands guard on the eastern änks of Donner Summit, as well as the Peanut Gallery and Road Cut climbing areas. �e acquisition of this property also protects the access trails to the popular Space Wall and Stealth Wall.

“Now, residents, visitors, and climbers alike can celebrate knowing this scenic landmark and world-class climbing area are permanently protected,” says Perry Norris, the Land Trust’s executive director, in a press release.

Climbers have been scaling the walls on Donner Summit for 50 years. But in 2013, the private landowners expressed concerns about liability, putting access to the historic climbing area at risk. Local climbers, Access Fund and the Land Trust reached out to the landowners, and after nearly a year of negotiations, they agreed to sell the property.

Truckee Donner Land Trust will hold the 11.9-acre property, adding it via a boundary line adjustment to the neighboring 65 acres of land they already hold in fee. Access Fund will maintain a permanent conservation easement on the Black Wall property to back up the Land Trust’s long-term commitment and ensure climbing access in perpetuity.

With support from local climbers, the Land Trust and Access Fund will steward the area, work to minimize climber impacts, improve trails and trailheads, provide informative signage, and protect nesting peregrine falcons in the area. �e Land Trust has further plans to connect a multi-use, non-motorized recreational trail from Donner Lake to the climbing wall and up to the summit area, attracting more visitors to support the local economy. | tdlandtrust.org

XC Biathlon for the familyEd Z’berg-Sugar Pine Point State Park

o�ers Citizens Against the Clock, a family friendly, cross-country biathlon on Jan. 16, 2016. Participants will ski a trail similar to the cross-country biathlon of the 1960 Winter Olympics, take a break and then shoot at a target with a safe laser rië for accuracy. �e program lasts about 90 minutes. Participants must bring their skis and poles. Registration is at 10 a.m. near the entrance station at the west entrance o� Highway 89. �e event starts at 10:30 a.m. �e event is free, but parking is $5. | (530) 525-9528

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

oriented series of competitions, is for kids ages 12 and younger who want to practice freestyle tricks on more technical terrain park features. 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 Jan. 9, 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

Biathlon for all ages�e 10th Mountain Biathlon is on Jan.

17 at 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, ages 12 and younger. Pro/Elite racers must have Redbook Certi�cation and their own rië to enter. �ere is a mandatory safety clinic for novices. Register at athleteinyou.com. | auburnskiclub.org

Breaking it downTahoe Rim Trail Association o�ers

its Segment Hiking Program of the Tahoe Rim Trail for the seventh year. Two groups will circle the 165-mile rim of the Tahoe Basin on the unique multi-use trail. �is trek o�ers participants a supported method to complete the trail, meet new hiking friends, disconnect from modern life and create lasting memories of traveling through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northern Sierra Nevada and Carson Range. �e 2016 Groups are a 12-week Wednesday group on June 15 to Aug. 31 and a 12-week Friday group on June 17 to Sept. 2. Online registration opens Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. �is is not recommended for inexperienced hikers. Spots �ll up fast. | tahoerimtrail.org

XC races, tours offeredTahoe Donner Cross Country Ski

Area is o�ering race and tour oppor-tunities for the winter season. Sierra Skogsloppet is a race at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 organized by local school, cross-country ski teams as a fundraiser. Par-ticipants can choose between 15km, 10km, 5km or 2km races. All races are for all ages and abilities. Participants will receive lunch and be entered in a ra¥e drawing for prizes donated by friends of the school teams.

Tahoe Donner Challenge is on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski. Participants can choose the 40km course or 20km course, making it a race or a tour. Included with entry are lunch and a ra¥e prize drawing. Everyone is welcome and all participants are entered into the drawing.

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

The Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event, North America’s largest venue for all things alpine touring, telemark and splitboard, returns on Jan. 2. Alpenglow Sports has part-nered with Alpine Meadows to provide The 10th annual Backcountry Demo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all ages.

The event is held annually at Alpine Meadows, a destination known for popular hikes, great out-of-bounds terrain and easy-to-access side-country. The event provides a forum to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and back-country skiing.Participating vendors will include DPS, Dynafit, G3, Scarpa, NTN, Salomon, Scott, Marker, Volkl, Twenty-Two Designs, La Sportiva, Voile, Moment, Julbo, Fly Low, Jones Snowboards and more.

In addition to the opportunity to try more than 100 styles of skis, Alpenglow and Richard Bothwell of the Bay Area Adventure Club will also provide a free, informal avalanche companion rescue class. This companion rescue clinic will include beacon searches, strategic shoveling and probing and will begin at 1 p.m. at the registration tent. Participants are encouraged to come out and try the latest beacon technology and refresh avalanche safety skills.

The event is free, but participants must possess a valid lift ticket or season pass purchased from Alpine Meadows or Squaw Valley, along with a driver’s license and credit card for deposit. Registration will be onsite at the Alpenglow Sports tent. | (530) 583-6917

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A Tahoe tradition continues� e 9th annual Tahoe Rim Tour &

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

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

Become aware of avalanchesA� ordable avalanche awareness educa-

tion is o� ered on Sierra College campus from Jan. 26 to May 17. � ere is room for 16 students. � e AIARE-certi� ed course includes weekly classroom lectures from 6:15 to 9:25 p.m. on Tuesdays, and six days in the back country on Feb. 5, 6, 19, 20 and March 4 and 5. Students should have inter-mediate skiing and riding skills; back-country skis, splitboard, snowboard or snowshoes; transceiver; collapsible probe and shovel. � e cost is $184 plus materials. | sierracollege.edu

Wilderness First Aid� e Tahoe Rim Trail Association and

the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS o� er a two-day Wilderness First Aid course on Jan. 30 to 31. � e skills needed to respond to a back-country emergency when help is delayed is o� ered for guides, back-country workers or outdoor enthusiasts. � e cost is $245 for nonmembers and $220 for members. Participants must register before Jan. 28. | tahoerimtrail.org

Cross-country freestyle race� e Alpenglow Freestyle is on Jan. 31

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

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, 4.5k 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

Banzai tour dates announced � e 2016 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour has

announced its tour dates and will start Feb. 27 to 28 with the Wall Banzai in Kirkwood Mountain Resort. � e series continues from March 5 to 6 with the Silver Belt Banzai and the Super Final at Sugar Bowl Resort. | rahlvesbanzai.com

Ski and shoot in MarchTahoe Mountain Sports Biathlon is on

March 13 at 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. | auburnskiclub.org

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T A H O E NostalgiaDONNER PARTY RESCUEThis man is standing on a 15-foot-deep snowpack near Donner Pass in April 1983; similar conditions to what the Donner Party endured.

In May 1847, 10 days after the last Donner Party survivor was rescued, mountain man James Clyman wrote these remarks in his journal: “On the fi rst day of May we succeeded in cross-ing the main summit of the California Mountains of the Sierra Nevada the snow being from 3 to 8 feet deep on the western slope, but on turning down the Eastern side it was perhaps from 8 to 20 or even 30 feet deep.”

Photograph and caption are from Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin’s award-winning book “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” available in stores or at thestormking.com.

Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

EDITOR’S NOTE: Read the fi rst three parts at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

uspense is building across the West Coast to see what El Niño has in store for Tahoe this winter. According to at least one metric, this El Niño is already the strongest one of record since reliable data collection began in 1950. O� cials are warning of � oods and mudslides in Southern California, while Tahoe Sierra resort operators and snow-starved skiers and riders are dreaming of endless powder days. Odds are good that we’ll get both.

performance and the U.S. hockey team’s inspirational victory over the Russians and Czechs, are still with us.

� e � rst half of April was dry and sunny, which gave mountain residents an op-portunity to start shoveling out. After two full weeks of nice weather Tahoe-Truckee locals were starting to gain hope that the brutal winter had run its course.

� eir optimism faded quickly on April 18 when an active storm track again took aim at the region. For the next 13 days snow and rain pelted the Tahoe Sierra.

New snow ranged from 24 inches at 5,000 feet to more than 50 inches above 7,000 feet. Echo Summit measured 86.5 inches of new accumulation in the second half of the month. As May approached, snow depths at Norden exceeded 17 feet; some of the deepest late snow since World War II. Sugar Bowl general manager Don Schwartz proclaimed the snowfall of ’83 to be the greatest ever. Schwartz said, “� is is an all-time record. Right now you can walk o� our porch onto 25 feet of snow.”

� e Storm King � nally gave up the � ght in May and the hyperactive winter of 1983 succumbed to an approaching summer. By late May, four weeks of dry weather and warm temperatures had convinced locals that any major impacts from the preceding harsh winter were over.

� e region had avoided potentially cata-strophic spring � oods on the Truckee and Carson rivers and the bright, sunny skies beckoned many into early summer activi-ties after many months of cabin fever. But danger was lurking in the sodden, unstable soils near Slide Mountain, Nev., northwest of Carson City.

On May 30, a landslide containing 1.4 million cubic yards of rock material plummeted into Upper Price Lake on the slopes above Washoe Lake. � e force of the slide displaced 20 acre-feet of water and slush from the small mountain lake and unleashed a torrent of mud, rock and debris into the canyon below.

Similar to a powder avalanche, the in-credibly fast-moving slurry of rock and mud seemed to have a “super-elevated surface” as it negotiated curves in the channel. When the debris collided with large conifer trees, the impact snapped them like twigs.

� e cataclysmic event transported thousands of tons of rock and debris down Ophir Creek and generated a � ash � ood into the small community below that destroyed homes, injured several residents and killed one man.

� e death of 36-year-old Joe Valenzuela was a tragic loss. He was a Gardnerville pastor in the Carson Valley and the father of six children. When news of the disaster spread, there was a tremendous outpour-ing of support from the community for the Valenzuela family.

On May 3, snow water content in the Sierra exceeded 230 percent of normal, and the ensuing runo� resulted in ap-

proximately four times the average volume. Snow was gone from Blue Canyon by May 24 and at Norden by June 22.

Fortunately, cool temperatures in June and an e� ectively managed reservoir stor-age system avoided uncontrolled releases and damaging downstream � ooding, thus sparing lowland Californians from what could have been the worst � ood since 1862.

� e unrelenting storms broke many weather and stream � ow records in the Golden State. New rainfall benchmarks were established at 512 locations state-wide. An average of 88.49 inches of pre-cipitation fell in the Northern Sierra, the most recorded since 1922 when aggregate measurements were � rst established for the region.

� e 1983 water year was the wettest of record in California and unparalleled in its destructive impact on the state. Severe weather that winter killed 36 people, injured 481 and caused $1.2 billion in economic losses in the Golden State. It still ranks among the worst in California history. An estimated 8,382 homes were damaged and destroyed. Forty-six of the state’s 58 counties were declared national disaster areas.

In 1983, scientists tallied 671 inches – nearly 60 feet – of snowfall at Donner Pass, the 6th greatest total since 1879. Precipita-tion at the Central Sierra Snow Lab was 94 inches, which ranks third all-time there. Overall, the El Niño-in� uenced winter of 1983 still ranks as the wettest winter for the Northern Sierra overall.

Lessons learned from the 1983 ENSO event were used to lessen the impact of the very strong El Niño in 1997-98, including enhanced coordination of res-ervoir releases.

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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S I E R R A S T O R I E SEl Niño ‘83 | A Monster Winter, Par t IVBY MARK McLAUGHLIN

Soda Springs Lodge near Donner Pass, circa April 1983. | Courtesy Mark McLaughlin

Excerpted from “Snowbound:

Legendary Winters of the Tahoe

Sierra” set for publication

in February 2016.

� e winter of 1983 was also in� uenced by a very strong El Niño event. � e season started early and gangbuster storms hit month after month. During March, Southern Paci� c Railroad’s Norden Station at 7,000 feet near Donner Pass picked up another 13 feet of snow. � e snow depth there was 18 feet on March 28. Everyone had had enough, but the Storm King was far from done.

During the winter of 1983, incessant storms piled snow on Blyth Arena, famed for its role in the legendary 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. Its roof was designed with an active system to make the roof shed snow, but changes to the design over time reduced its shedding ability.

Snow accumulations � nally grew so great that shortly after noon on March 29, 1983, Blyth Arena collapsed with a loud boom and billowing cloud of dust. � ere were no casualties because the facility’s manager Pete Bansen had closed the rink for the day after he observed the roof showing structural strain. His alert action most likely prevented a tragedy as a Tiny Tot program was scheduled that morning followed by public skating.

Blyth Arena may be gone, but memories from the 1960 Olympics, including Ameri-can � gure skater Carol Heiss’ gold medal

“In 1983, scientists tallied 671

inches – nearly 60 feet – of

snowfall at Donner Pass, the

6th greatest total since 1879.”

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Announcements

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

Ski museum funds sought�e Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foun-

dation is moving forward to raise the funds necessary to build and open the museum in 2020. Gary Davis Group and others are donating time and expertise to help with the application process with Placer County. �e Auburn Ski Club has o�ered to match up to $10,000 for funds donated by Feb. 15, 2016. Tax-deductible donations may be made by check to Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 2697, Olympic Valley, CA 96146.

Recycle Christmas trees Following the holiday season, Preston

Field will be set up with a drop-o� area for Christmas tree recycling in Incline Village until Jan. 29, 2016. Trees are chipped by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District for local erosion-control projects. Ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails and tree stands must be removed before drop o�.

Curbside tree collection week in Incline Village is Jan. 4 to 8 only. Leave trees at the curb on collection day. Trees must be cut into lengths no longer than 3 feet. Trees must also be free of tinsel, lights, ornaments, nails and tree stands. | (775) 832-1203

Ski to support local children Vail Resorts has donated a limited

number of all-day lift tickets to Tahoe SAFE Alliance through an EpicPromise grant. Money raised will support the non-pro§t’s Children’s’ Program and provide counseling for young survivors of abuse. Lift tickets for Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood may be purchased through Tahoe SAFE Alliance for $106. �ese tickets can be used any day of the week, holidays included; there are no blackout days. | tahoesafealliance.org

Disabled Sports changes nameDisabled Sports USA Far West, a non-

pro§t organization providing specialized sports instruction for people with physical, sensory and intellectual challenges, has changed its name to Achieve Tahoe.

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

The Tahoe Maritime Museum opened doors at a new location on the corner of Granlibakken Road and Highway 89 in Tahoe City. The new location, which sits on 10 acres, will allow the Tahoe Maritime Museum to expand its facilities. Plans are to build a warehouse facility to store boats and other artifacts on site instead of leasing a facility in Reno.

The exhibit “Where the Anchor Lands” currently on display at the new location is inspired by the museum’s journey to its new home. It focuses on some of the mu-seum’s most treasured artifacts and the journey they took to arrive at Lake Tahoe.

The former museum location in Homewood will remain open on Saturdays until April. An exhibit, “Racing Tahoe,” will highlight the history of powerboat racing on Lake Tahoe. It features everything from small outboard motor race boats to gentlemen’s racers and hydroplanes.

The Tahoe City location is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The Homewood location is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed through Jan. 8 for the holidays. | tahoemaritimemuseum.org

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Stormy Weather Eva Nichols | Soule Domain

THE ARTS

72-hour photography competition will be included in the exhibit. Sponsored by the Truckee Donner Historical Society, the contest gave participants 72 hours to take and submit photos in four categories that captured the local community. � e display will run through January 2016. | tdprd.org

200 years of Tahoe artNevada Museum of Art presents

“Tahoe: A Visual History,” an art historical survey exhibition spanning two centuries of cultural and creative works by painters, photographers, architects, basket weavers and sculptors. It will be on view until Jan. 10, 2016.

Five years in the making, the exhibition includes historical and contemporary art dedicated to Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and surrounding regions of the Sierra Nevada. Ann M. Wolfe, senior curator and deputy director of NMOA, curated the exhibition.

“Tahoe: A Visual History” is organized thematically and chronologically to encourage dialogue among museumgoers. Key artworks include the baskets of Washoe weaver Dat-so-la-lee, known for the degikup basket form, a 6-by-10-foot painting of Donner Lake made by Albert Bierstadt in 1867, photography from Ansel Adams and original drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright for a proposed 1923 colony at Emerald Bay that was never built. More than 15 contemporary artists will be among the historical heavyweights, including artist Maya Lin who created three sculptures re� ecting the Tahoe watershed.

A 488-page hardcover book of the same name, authored by Wolfe, designed by Kit Hinrichs and co-published by Skira Rizzoli and NMOA, is on sale in the Museum store and select bookstores, as well as at amazon.com.

� ere are a number of special events associated with the exhibit including: Tom Killion will discuss printmaking of Lake Tahoe on Jan. 8 and Colin Robertson will talk about the archi-

exhibiting artists are Joan Arrizabalaga, Robert Morrison, Edw Martinez, Jim McCormik, Elaine Parks, Nancy Peppin, Fred Reid and Michael Sarich. “Resound” conveys the importance of their work locally, as well as in a larger scale of contemporary artwork. � e display will allow them to continue to inspire young emerging artists. | (775) 742-1858

Thoughts given free rangeMetro Gallery in Reno City Hall hosts

“No Line Around My � oughts,” until Jan. 8. � e exhibit is by local artist Susan Watson, a painter that uses line, shapes and color to elicit feelings, memories or stories. | (775) 334-6264

What’s up with juxtaposition?Tertium Quid, a series of 35 drawings

on paper will be presented at the McKinley Gallery East in Reno until Jan. 8. Inspired by Eisenstein’s montage theory, the installation employs framing devices and spacing considerations in order to generate a sense of time. � ese drawings are also assembled and juxtaposed together to widen the possibilities of engagement and semiotics. | (775) 334-6264

Multi-stories of art on displaySt. Mary’s Art Center’s Winter

Exhibition is on display until Jan. 15. Karen Kreyeski is the featured artist on the ¥ rst � oor, including the Meinecke, George Post and Van Bokkelen Galleries. Her paintings are from her “Women’s Project: I & II” that showcase local women. Linda Gamble’s graphite work is on exhibition in the Nevada Art Gallery. Becca Jane Rubinfeld, Brinton Jones and Miranda McFarland bring a collaboration of wax and charcoal drawing, audio and video performance art to the third-� oor Manogue Gallery. “Gloria Beth: A Tribute,” a collection of local nature-inspired paintings, is showing in the stairway galleries. | (775) 847-7774

tectural heritage of Lake Tahoe on Jan. 14. Visit the Web site for details. | nevadaart.org

New, local artists needed� e North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop

is currently accepting applications for new artists. � e ARTisan Shop is a co-op-style retail space for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork year round. All art must be juried and accepted and must be handmade, original and/or created by the artist. | northtahoearts.com

Join Gathering of Art WednesdaysNorth Tahoe Arts: A Gathering of

Art program meets on the ¥ rst and third Wednesdays of every month at the Corison Loft from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. � e program is designed to allow artists and novice artists to work on individual projects. Bring equipment, easels and supplies (tables and chairs provided). � ere will be no instructor. A Gathering of Art is open to the public. � ere is no charge, but a donation to North Tahoe Arts would help defray the costs of supplies for Kids’ Art Saturday programs. Donations are tax deductible. | (530) 581-2787

Painting on the spotReno Tahoe Plein Air Painters

Art Exhibition is at West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center until Jan. 8. � e collection of local artists o© ers a vast range of mediums of the beauty the area inspires. Each week the group paints outside in and around Reno, Tahoe, Hope Valley, Carson Valley, Mt. Rose, Verdi and Truckee. Each painting highlights nature’s gift of the seasons, weather, as well as time of day. | (775) 334-6264 or arts4nevada.org

Influence and inspiration abound“Resound” is on display through Jan.

8, 2016, in the Holland Project Gallery. � e exhibition highlights work by eight Nevadan artists whose in� uence has helped shape art in the region. � e

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Art center seeks donationsFor more than 25 years, North Tahoe

Arts has been connecting local artists with residents and visitors who are interested in local arts and culture. � is year, it has assisted more than 13,000 people through eight visual art programs and more than 300 local and regional artists through professional development, mentoring, art sales, artist networking and teaching opportunities. Year-end donations would be appreciated; all donors who give more than $100 will receive a North Tahoe Arts tote bag. | (530) 581-2787 or northtahoearts.com

Watercolor art on display� e Sparks Museum and Cultural

Center presents Hometowne Sparks Artists, a group exhibition of 10 local watercolor painters. � e free exhibit is on display through Dec. 31, and is available to view during museum hours. | (775) 355-1144

New board members soughtNorth Tahoe Arts is looking for

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

Holly Arts exhibit, craft faireNorth Tahoe Arts o© ers Holly Arts

Holiday Gift & Craft Faire through Jan. 3, 2016. � e ARTisan Shop features original, handmade work by local artists: pottery, glassware, jewelry, ¥ ne art, photography and more. � e Holly Arts exhibit features original art and gift items perfect for holiday shopping, locally handmade jewelry, knitwear, natural bath products and paintings from more than 30 local artists. North Tahoe Arts members receive a 10 per-cent discount or become a member and receive 10 percent o© all purchases. NTA is a Shop Local participant. Pre-sent a Shop Local card and receive a sticker for purchases of more than $25. | northtahoearts.com

Photography winners featured“Click-O© Truckee” is on display at

Truckee Community Recreation Center. � e photography that was entered into the First Annual “Click-O© Truckee”

Soule Domain is featuring the artwork of Eva Nichols through February. Danish-born Eva S. Nichols is an award-winning water-colorist and instructor at Truckee Mead-ows Community College. She is a member of the ARTisan Shop at North Tahoe Arts; several galleries in California and Nevada represent her. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Jan. 13 at Soule Domain. | beautyonlocation.com

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THE ARTS

At what cost, war“Always Lost: A Meditation on War”

Western Nevada College’s acclaimed arts and humanities exhibition about the costs of war will be on display at the Washoe County Administration Complex until Jan. 15. Now in its sixth year, the exhibition recently completed an 18-month statewide tour of Minnesota. A second version of the exhibition has been traveling across Nevada on the NV150 Sesquicentennial tour sponsored by the Nevada Depart-ment of Veterans Services. It o� ers a sacred space for viewers to contemplate the e� ects of war on humanity. � is exhibition is free and open to the public. | arts4nevada.org

Watercolor class offered for adultsA watercolor class for both the

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CalendarOngoingHometowne Sparks Artists Sparks Museum | Until Dec. 31

Holly Arts North Tahoe Arts Center | Until Jan. 3

Plein Air Painters Exhibition McKinley Arts Culture Center | Until Jan. 8

“No Line Around My Thoughts” Metro Gallery | Until Jan. 8

“Tertium Quid” McKinley Gallery East | Until Jan. 8

“Resound” Holland Project Gallery | Until Jan. 8

Winter Exhibition St. Mary’s Art Center | Until Jan. 15

“Always Lost: A Meditation on War” Washoe County Administration |Until Jan. 15

“Tahoe: A Visual History” Nevada Museum of Art | Until Jan. 10

“The Plain Sense of Things” Sierra Nevada College | Until Jan. 29

“Click-Off Truckee” Truckee Community Rec Center| Until Jan. 31

“Divergence” Carson City Courthouse Gallery | Until Jan. 31

Eva Nichols Soule Domain | Until Feb. 29

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

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

Kids’ Art day Nevada Museum of Art

Jan. 8 Printmaking talk Nevada Museum of Art

Jan. 14 Architectural talk Nevada Museum of Art

Jan. 26Watercolor Class for adults Lake Mansion

Jan. 28 Artists’ reception & talk Sierra Nevada College

May 17-July 29Summer Art Workshops Sierra Nevada College

instruction will take place in the Garden Pavilion adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Participants should register before Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. � e price is $30. | arts4nevada.org

Makes perfect sense“� e Plain Sense Of � ings” will be

on display at the Garage Door Gallery, Tahoe Gallery and Poetry Center at Sierra Nevada College until Jan. 29, 2016. Curated by Jared Stanley and Sarah Lillegard, the exhibition features work by writers, readers and visual artists, who consider the ways a reading transforms perceptions of space into experiences of place. A curators’ talk is on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m., followed by an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. | (775) 881-7592

Evolving as time marches onKatie Lewis’ exhibition, “Divergence,”

presents an installation that revolves around the transformation of common materials over time. It is on display through January 2016 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. | arts4nevada.org

Skaff featured at Wolfdale’s Wolfdale’s Restaurant in Tahoe City

is featuring oil paintings by Andy Ska� through January 2016. Ska� ’s love of the West provides the inspiration for his light-¡ lled, vibrant landscapes. His paintings have been exhibited at the Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western Regional exhibit in Santa Barbara, Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee and are part of the permanent collection of Martis Camp Lodge, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Larkspur Hotel Group. | aska� .com

Botanical Impressions� e Capital City Arts Initiative

announces, “Botanical Impressions,” by artist Claudia Knous at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room until March 11, 2016. Knous presents hand-dyed silk wall hangings. She ¡ nds inspiration for her work while hiking in the Carson City foothills. | 775-721-7424

Family tradition honored“Ranching in the High Desert:

Five Generations, One Family” is on display until August 2016 at the Nev-ada State Museum in Carson City. � e story of one of the most rugged and resilient of Nevada families will be told in the photography of Je� Scheid. | arts4nevada.org

Summer Art Workshops announced� e Fine Arts department at Sierra

Nevada College has announced the schedule for the 32nd Annual Summer Art Workshops from May 17 to July 29. Each Summer, SNC Tahoe o� ers a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more in which beginners and experienced artists alike can learn new techniques and expand their knowledge. Students ages 16 and older, can take workshops for personal enrichment or college credit. See Web site for details and schedule. | sierranevada.edu

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Those who study such things say that men without beards are 40 percent more likely to describe themselves as happy.

You might not think of tarantulas as fragile, but they are. Despite their soft, furry appearance, if one of these spiders has even a short fall without catching itself on its thread, the drop likely will shatter its exoskeleton or rupture its abdomen.

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver

Differences: 1. Lamp is missing, 2. Ear flap is smaller, 3. Sign is different, 4. Number is different, 5. Pocketbook is missing, 6. Wreath is missing.

When a beautiful woman removes your facial stubble,

you could say you were shaved by the belle.

TRIVIA TEST1. Daisy Hill Puppy Farm,

2. A blessing, 3. Samuel Johnson,4. Massachusetts,

5. Decompression sickness (also known as divers’

disease), 6, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune,

7. “The Addams Family”,8. Memphis, Tenn.,

9. Mediterranean Sea (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza

and Formentera),10. Flags

1. COMICS: In the comic strip “Peanuts,” where was Snoopy born?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of unicorns known as?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully”?

4. U.S. STATES: The Mystic River flows through which U.S. state?

5. MEDICAL: What is the medical name for a condition known as “the bends”?

6. ASTRONOMY: Which planets in our Solar System are known as the gas giants?

7. TELEVISION: Who did the character named Lurch work for?

8. HISTORY: Where was Martin Luther King assassinated in 1968?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Balearic Islands located?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What would a vexillologist study?

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 TahoeTails

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Your imagination is stirring. A philosophical

mood lingers and thoughts are running through your mind. While you are eager to express your power, you feel the need for new tools and strategies. Some friends are there to support you now yet their advice may not be so easy to take. Questions about what constitutes true friendship is woven into this plot.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) You have begun to see yourself and the

world and in the world in new ways. You have perhaps been aware of these perspectives for a long time but now they are taking root. As returns for past efforts steadily fl ow in, you have reason to feel optimistic. Yet, you remain determined to obtain new tools and skills. Even so, you may not have the focus but you will in a couple of weeks.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) The seeds of new beginnings in your public

and/or professional life have been sown. These are now in their gestation phase. The signs of these new developments should be evident by now. You may feel an extra weight of responsibility to respond. Fortunately your passions are on the rise. Ideally you are open to the possibilities. The time is right to shop around for promising leads.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You have begun to see the truth of matters

more clearly. This is also activating you to pay closer attention to the details. Your focus will become even sharper this week. While you want to be diplomatic, an emerging aspect between Mercury and Mars could lead to debates and even arguments. While it may not exactly be ‘battle stations’, you are on full alert.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) The past few weeks have likely coincided

with some deep and powerful shifts and changes, some outer, some inner. Positively, circumstances are inviting you to lay claim to your creative gifts. This invitation might otherwise feel like a big push. Relationships dynamics are featured and the indication is that you have to work hard to achieve grace under pressure.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) New and important relationships have

begun and are demanding your full commitment. With your confi dences on a steady rise you feel increasingly able to answer this call. You are willing to give more but you also want to be supported. Although ‘is the season’, you may feel challenged to let loose and have fun, even though you might like to. This is a call to play hard.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) You have entered into an important period

of learning. There will be a variety of fronts to attend to. Learning new health philosophies and strategies is likely. Generally right now you are in a cycle re-quiring you to dig deep. This may include deep clean-ing and even renovations. While attending to your home is quite possible, this focus may be directed to psychological states and attitudes.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) You are in a creative and inspired mood.

You do have work to do and may feel a bit inti-midated. Yet a plan is beginning to unfold. While your energy levels may be up and down, there should be peaks you can act upon. Creating a more beautiful home environment matches the time of year yet runs even deeper than the season. Let the creativity fl ow.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) There is likely a lot shaking in your world.

On one hand you are in the mood to expand and increase while on the other you may feel restricted and perhaps unconfi dent. Yet your ambitions have been activated you and your wheels are turning. Your quest for new strategies and approaches will bring results soon.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) You have entered into an important

learning curve. It may even be traced back a year or so. Yet, it has been reactivated again. Feeling confi dent about it all may require extra effort and patience. With a money carrot dangling in front of you however, your ambitions are running high. Supported by a pioneering spirit to prevail, you feel strong.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Some big dreams have been activated

by this recent New Moon. These will come more fully to light as the week progresses. Sharing your passions with others feels easier than usual. Yet there is reason to say some lingering doubts in the back of your mind must be overcome. Fortunately there is also the indication that you have the hidden strengths to prevail.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) A whole new level of enthusiasm and

determination is on the rise. Aspirations to realize dreams and goals that have been gestating for a long time are highlighted. You are focused to establish a whole new level of power that has perhaps eluded you these past few years. With the recent New Moon in your sign, now is the time to initiate your next set of momentums.

Meet Louis the Terrier, he’s a Merrier Carrier. He’s looking to deliver you love,

devotion and cuddles by the fi re. We will warn you though, it’s diffi cult to

resist his silky smooth fur.

LouisI am a big girl with an even bigger heart and that just means there is

more of me to love. I may need a little help with my weight management.

MollyMeet Bob, a charming, mini Australian

Shepherd who was adopted from us eight years ago. Sadly, his family

abandoned him at a Sacramento shelter a few weeks ago.

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“ It’s a reminder for everyone living with or without

cancer that although we don’t know what tomorrow

holds, we have today. It’s about being alive and

living life to its fullest.”

Do you know someone interesting in Tahoe?

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

K AT I E S C H O U & T H E S E N D I T F O U N D AT I O N

Supporting cancer � ghtersSTORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

I met Katie Schou brie� y at a party of a mutual friend, but it wasn’t until we were camping together at Burning Man that I had an opportunity to connect with her. Schou was working on the inaugural Send It Foundation event. Her brother Jamie Schou, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Synovial Sarcoma, founded the organization. He lost a two-year battle with the disease in 2014.

“During the last year of his life it was Jamie’s dream to create a foundation. He lived the last years of his life doing what he loved, skiing in Chamonix, mountain biking, climbing and sailing. He wanted young adults with cancer to experience the outdoor life he so loved,” Schou explained.

� e Send It Foundation’s mission is to inspire positivity, courage and gratitude in young adult cancer � ghters through the gift of outdoor adventure and community.

Schou invited me to teach yoga and meditation in September, where 12 people from around the country participated in a

weekend retreat to experience mountain life. A friend of the family o� ered their home on Lake Tahoe to host the � rst event. � ree doctors who were all in remission from cancer participated and supported the event as medical sta� .

“We wanted to have an event where people could forget about their disease, and yet we wanted to create space for the group to share and connect about what was going on in their lives,” said Schou.

� e group gathered and set their intentions for the weekend. Mornings began with yoga and meditation followed by a beautiful breakfast prepared by local chef Tommy Adkins, a friend of Jamie’s. After breakfast, participants went mountain biking, standup paddleboarding

and kayaking. For some, it was not only their � rst time in the Tahoe area but also the � rst time doing outdoor activities of this nature.

Tahoe Adventure Company donated paddleboards and kayaks to the Send It Foundation for the weekend while Northstar donated time in the bike park. Mark Bjornson, a good friend of the family, brought out his boat and took people tubing. Katie and her two sisters, Margo and Caroline, helped facilitate the weekend.

“Each night after dinner the group gathered around a camp� re to share their fears and issues � ghting cancer. � e weekend was emotional, powerful, raw and real. It was beautiful to watch people

from all walks of life come together connect, and take care of each other,” Schou explained.

It was after a yoga class one morning that Schou shared her experience of her brother’s death, she opened up and expressed the impact his passing had on her and her family. It was with this raw openness that she was able to hold others during the retreat. � e weekend created an opportunity for people to open up and express what it was like to live with cancer, how it a� ects them and their relationships with their family and their friends while living with uncertain future.

What does it mean to Send It? “It’s a reminder for everyone living with

or without cancer that although we don’t know what tomorrow holds, we have today. It’s about being alive and living life to its fullest,” explained Schou. “Jamie would say that Send It represents positivity, pushing boundaries, enthusiasm and living life to its fullest,” she added.

� e Send It Foundation will host two programs in Lake Tahoe – one in February and one in March. Activities will include skiing, snowshoeing and kite boarding. All food, lodging, gear and activities are included and free of charge for participants. Applications are available on the Web site. Donations to support the Send It Foundation may be made online.

Schou, devastated by her brother’s death has found solace and purpose in giving back. She runs the foundation and is passionate about helping others.

“Today is a gift and no one knows what will happen tomorrow,” said Schou.

Katie Schou may be reached at [email protected] or visit senditfoundation.org.

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� e Music SCENELIVE MUSIC, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

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CASINO SHOWS

“Alex Ramon’s New Magic” | Harrah’s Reno A Magic Show with a new style and a new fl air.

His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world class and have earned him top honors from his peers. This remarkable young showman has perfected his craft, making him a modern master of magic. Show times 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. until Jan. 3. | harrahs-reno.com

“Decadence” | Harrah’s Reno A delectably entertaining cabaret experience.

Enjoy luxuriously mischievous entertainment beyond one’s wildest dreams. Indulge in the fi ner things in life and maybe misbehave. Show times 9:30 p.m. Sat. until Jan. 2. | caesars.com

Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Budd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase

brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Bob Zany and Billy Bonnell until Jan. 3, Greg Fitzsimmons and Jodi Borrello from Jan. 6 to 10, Jeremy Holtz and Joe Dosch Jan. 13 to 17, and Henry Phillips and Sandro Icocolano Jan. 20 to 24. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

Laugh Factory | Silver Legacy One of the most recognized comedy club brands in

the country, The Laugh Factory hosts two comics weekly. See Angel Salazar until Jan. 3, 2016, Steve “Mudfl ap” McGrew Jan. 5 to 10, J. Chris Newberg Jan. 12 to 17, and Tim Gaither Jan. 19 to 24. Open Tues-Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and late shows Fri.-Sat. at 9:30 p.m. Starting at $21.95. | silverlegacyreno.com

DEC. 31 | THURSDAY

AT THE LAKE

Chi McClean Village at Squaw 2 p.m.SnowGlobe Music Festival

Lake Tahoe Community CollegeJesse Kalin Carson The Beacon 5 p.m.Sam Ravenna Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 p.m.Jo Mama w/Love Cats

Ballroom Resort at Squaw Creek 5 p.m.Acoustic music Cottonwood 7 p.m.Chris Costa Casino Floor Tahoe Biltmore 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m.NYE Pop Fiction Montbleu 8 p.m.Dead Winter New Year’s Gold Rush Party

Sierra Valley Lodge 8 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8:30 p.m.NYE Dumpstaphunk & Monophonics w/Jelly

Bread Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.NYE DJ Rusty w/NVO

Olympic House Squaw Valley 9 p.m.NYE Bounce Heavy w/Fort Knox

Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Big 80’s NYE Party Vinyl Hard Rock 10 p.m.NYE Metal Echo Pastime Club 10 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Ryan Cassidy Homewood 12 p.m.DJ Dru & Sassy Seti (kids’ party)

Resort at Squaw Creek 4 p.m.NYE DJ Chad Sawyer Gar Woods 9:30 p.m.

WIGS AND ONESIES GAPER DANCE PARTY

the energy of these fun-� lled evenings. Black Out Bingo nights can be found on Tuesdays in South Lake Tahoe at the Himmel Haus and � ursdays at the Auld Dubliner at Squaw Valley.

Rambo says that over the last four years he and Reams have explored ways for each of them to create their own identity through their various entertainment endeavors while collaborating on numerous parties and events in Tahoe.

Rambo Productions hosts 8 to 10 large-scale events throughout the year and a number of smaller events, as well. � e company often collaborates with the Crystal Bay Casino and other promoters.

yan Rambo moved here from Seattle almost � ve years ago. When he arrived he found that there weren’t a lot of parties where the music he loved to dance to matched the vibe he was seeking.

“I’m from Seattle where the culture had lots of music and lots of house dance parties. I wanted to create a vibe, that was both funky and psychedelic,” Rambo says.

His � rst uno� cial production was a Soul Train house party. After a few house dance parties, someone suggested he do this as part of his life. His followed this by producing the Tight and Bright on a Bike Pub Crawl.

“Each themed party is in response to the community and has been outlet for me to connect to the community,” he says.

Wigs and Onesies Gaper Dance Party� e 4th Annual Wigs and Onesies Gaper

Dance Party on Jan. 8 is the next Rambo Production dance party and will be held in Tahoe City at the Hacienda del Lago.

“� e Wigs and Onesies party is an easy way for people to dress up, get funky, get weird and get Tahoe,” says Rambo. “When people dress up, they become a di� erent person, they get to be whoever they want to be and it gives them another reason to go out.”

“I am totally excited about this year’s event. We are bringing Ski Tour, a duo from Whistler, to perform. � ey get decked out in ski gear and bring snow machines for their high-energy music, which blends funky house, disco, 70’s funk and electronic remixes,” says Rambo.

In addition to the Canadian duo, the party starts with Tahoe City’s own DJ Lamb Chop, who Rambo says will bring an upbeat sound to the event. Also performing is San Francisco’s DJ Mancub from the Space Cowboys, SkiiTour and PK Sound by PHYBE.

“He brings some funky breaks and is super high energy. � is event will be a raging dance party,” Rambo says.

Rambo is a networker. His love of music helps him be a conduit for DJs to get gigs and connect with important resources. Rambo helps connect people to the community.

“I’ve met DJs from all over the world that have heard about Rambo Productions. We promote a number of events in San Francisco including a big New Year’s Eve event. It’s great to bring folks who are playing in San Francisco up to Tahoe.” Rambo explains

“I love to bring people together who love the art of deejaying. I appreciate watching someone who can mix well at a party.”

Rambo says that he has some things up his sleeve for the future with late-night chill parties and lounged-out disco dancing is on his radar.

“Dancing is my inspiration. It’s my focus. I love to create a place where people can have a fun dancing with good sound, good lighting and high energy. People � nd a way to express themselves. Dancing is one of the easiest ways to live in the moment. If people can forget about their problems for a couple of hours, I feel like I’ve given something back to the community” says Rambo.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/rambopartyproductions.

“Each promoter has a di� erent creative style and di� erent fans,” explains Rambo. � is variety o� ers a wide variety of DJs and music events for people to experience. � e Halloween Party at the Tahoe Bilt-more in October was a blast.

Rambo found his creative outlet through producing events and dance parties that o� er a unique theme. � is has given him a focal point in his life and a way to be creative and look for new party ideas.

Rambo met Rusty Reams, Tahoe’s Premiere Bingo Caller, and they began collaborating on di� erent events, this collaboration gave birth to Rambo Productions. Reams is the creator of the Black Out Bingo Party, whose moniker is “this is not your grandmother’s bingo.” � e adult-style bingo party has taken o� , and winners are given some of the wackiest of prizes. � e B3’s Band performs during bingo nights to raise

9 p.m. | Jan. 9 | Hacienda del Lago | Tahoe City | $10 advance | $15 day of the show | 21+ only

“If people can forget about their problems for a

couple of hours, I feel like I’ve given something

back to the community.” – Ryan Rambo

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DEC. 31 | THURSDAY CONTINUED...

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

DJ Rick Gee & DJ Jayceeoh Peek Harrah’s 10 p.m.DJ Ramone, Dub Fyah, Winstrong

Hacienda del Lago 10 p.m. DJ Paul Covarelli Resort at Squaw Creek 12 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen 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

Piano Showcase Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Bar Sand Regency 6 p.m.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.Rye Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.NYE Lady and the Tramps Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.Atomika Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Superbad Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 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 w/DJ Manny 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceSteve Simeone

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.Zoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m.Jesus Trejo Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.Special EventsNYE Downtown Fireworks Reno 12 a.m.

JAN. 1 | FRIDAY

AT THE LAKE

Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Chi McClean Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.National Soul Bar of America 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Pete Charles and Friends Auld Dubliner 8 p.m.Chris Costa Casino Floor Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.2016 “Jump Off” Party Xhale 9 p.m.Seraphin Pastime Club 9 p.m.Leftover Salmon w/Front Country

& Dusty Green Bones Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ PartiesArty the Party Center Stage Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ Shortkut Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 9 p.m.DJ JosBeatz & DJ Spider Peek Harrah’s 10 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.Theater, Comedy & DanceTom Cotter Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Songwriters in the Round Comma Coffee 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band

Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

NYE Drinking With Clowns 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.NYE Bazooka Zoo’s Groovy Good Times Bash

St. James Infirmary 9 p.m.NYE Moonstruck w/Four Color Zach

The Edge Peppermill 9 p.m.Long Duck Dongs Stadium Bar Eldorado 9 p.m.The Dustbowl Revival

The Terrace Peppermill 9 p.m.Queensryche Nugget Sparks 9:30 p.m.NYE w/Maxx Out

Summit Pavilion Grand Sierra Resort 9:30 p.m.NYE Rockin the Dome Dance Party

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 10 p.m.2016 Awakens Star Wars NYE Ball 1up 10 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Gomex Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m. NYE The Majestic Ball w/Live DJ Lex Grand

Sierra Resort 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.NYE Party w/DJ Roni V & DJ Miller NoVi

Eldorado 9 p.m.Country Music Night

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.NYE DJ Luciano The Stage Harrah’s 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.

FORT KNOX FIVE IS hands down the backbone in American electronic funk music, with a strong back beat of funk mixed in with hip hop, soul, reggae, breakbeat, drum and bass and back again. Playing in Tahoe for the �rst time since the passing of founder JonH, special guest Qdup will be joining Steve Raskin on an incredible four-turntable set that will keep your booty shaking into the New Year. Leading up to the ball dropping is Bay Area DJ, producer and selector DeeJay �eory. No stranger to the Tahoe scene, DeeJay �eory has been a favorite at Bass Heavy at �e Grid. | tahoebiltmore.com

Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | $20-$40Tahoe Biltmore | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Fort Knox Five

CHI MCCLEAN WAS BORN and raised in New York before heading out to California in a beat up truck looking for a change. Settling in San Francisco, he began to develop an honest, introspective approach to his songwriting that ultimately formed the building blocks for his debut release, “Something Out �ere,” and, re-cently, his latest e�ort, “A �ing Or �ree.” | squawalpine.com

Jan. 16 | 2 p.m. | FreeThe Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley

Chi McClean

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The Bridge 5 & 7:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

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Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Murs Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 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.

Rye Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.The Dustbowl Revival

The Terrace Peppermill 9 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Tripin King Snakes Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.Long Duck Dongs Stadium Bar Eldorado 9 p.m.The Erkonauts Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.Cash Presley 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 Miles Medina Lex Grand Sierra Resort 8 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 & DanceZoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m.Jesus Trejo Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.Steve Simeone Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

JAN. 2 | SATURDAY

AT THE LAKE

Mike Badinger Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Serina Dawn Band Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Ian Case Duo Resort at Squaw Creek 3 p.m.National Soul Bar of America 8 p.m.Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Chris Costa Casino Floor Tahoe Biltmore 9 p.m.Del the Funky Homosapien, Domino and Black

Rock City Allstars Whiskey Dick’s 9 p.m.Leftover Salmon w/Front Country & Mojo Green

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Mr. Mooney

Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.Arty the Party Center Stage Harrah’s 8 p.m.DJ Rick Gee & DJ Scene Peek Harrah’s 10 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.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taraelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Future Strange Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 7 p.m.Rye Brothers Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Tripin King Snakes Red Dog Saloon 8 p.m.The Dustbowl Revival

The Terrace Peppermill 9 p.m.Long Duck Dongs Stadium Bar Eldorado 9 p.m.JOEL the Band Nugget Sparks 9:30 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m. DJ PartiesDJ MoFunk

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ Miles Medina Lex Grand Sierra Resort 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 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 & DanceSteve Simeone

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.Zoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m.

JAN. 3 | SUNDAY

AT THE LAKE 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.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Deep Groove Red Dog Saloon 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Cash Presley

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 & DanceZoot Suit Riot El Dorado Showroom 7 p.m.

JAN. 4 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE

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.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. JAN. 5 | TUESDAY AT THE LAKE

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

DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen 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.Mile High Jazz Band Comma Coffee 7:30 p.m.John Palmore Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m. Gleewood & Lizano Studio on 4th 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 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.Theater, Comedy & DanceQuinn Dahle Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m. JAN. 6 | WEDNESDAY

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JAN. 9 | SATURDAY

AT THE LAKE

Matthew Szlachetka Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Live music River Ranch 4 p.m.Mike Badinger

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Dueling Pianos

Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Coburn Station Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Ski Tour & DJ Mancub

Hacienda Tahoe City 9 p.m.New Monsoon w/Rusty Buckets

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Miss Cooper

Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Open Mic & 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.Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.David John and the Comstock

Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.Eric Hisaw Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ MoFunk

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book 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.Theater, Comedy & DanceKabir “Kabeezy” Singh

Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.Reno Latin Dance Fest & Showcase

Silver Legacy

JAN. 10 | SUNDAY

AT THE LAKE

Darren Senn Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

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.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.

JAN. 8 | FRIDAY

AT THE LAKE

Live music River Ranch 4 p.m.Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Matthew Szlachetka Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Coburn Station Bar of America 8:30 p.m.BoomBox w/Ryan Bauer and Lambchop

& Magellan Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.

DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 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

Catfish Carl Genoa Lake Golf Course 3 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Sandi Medley David Walley’s Hot Springs 5 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Vassar Lounge 7 p.m.Corky Bennett & The 9th St. Band

Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins

Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Eric Hisaw Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Boss’ Daughter Monolith 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing

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

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.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 & DanceKabir “Kabeezy” Singh Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh

Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.Reno Latin Dance Fest & Showcase

Silver Legacy

JAN. 6 | WEDNESDAY CONTINUED...

Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Red Dog Saloon 6:30 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Hip Hop Open Mic Ruben’s Cantina 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceOpen Mic Comedy 3rd Street Bar 9:30 p.m.

JAN. 7 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE

Moon Gravy Cottonwood 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin


Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.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.Eric Hisaw Band Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 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.J Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night


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 & DanceKabir “Kabeezy” Singh

Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.Reno Latin Dance Fest & Showcase

Silver Legacy

LOOKING BACK OVER the past 25 years of rootsy, string-based music, the impact of Leftover Salmon is impossible to deny. Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers took their form of aggressive bluegrass to rock ‘n’ roll bars at a time when it wasn’t so common, helping Salmon be-come a pillar of the jam band scene and unwitting architects of the jamgrass genre. | crystalbaycasino.com

Jan. 1 | 9 p.m. | FreeCrystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Leftover Salmon

MURS IS ONE OF the most successful and proli�c independent rappers of all time. He has recorded a string of revered collaborative albums with Fashawn, 9th Wonder and Slug of Atmosphere. He’s also the owner and founder of the groundbreaking Paid Dues festival, which highlights the best underground rap on the planet. But one thing MURS lacked was a de�nitive solo album. Until now. “Have A Nice Life,” the Los Angeles rhymer’s debut solo album, encapsulates MURS’ far-reaching personality and sensibilities while arriving as a cohesive project that nonetheless vacillates between being humorous, serious, intense, street and socially aware. | cargoreno.com

Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | $14-$17Cargo | Reno, Nev.

MURS

FROM SAN DIEGO, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Tribal Seeds’ authentic sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as their art form has reached people of all ages across the United States and worldwide. | cargoreno.com

Jan. 13 | 8 p.m. | $16-$18Cargo | Reno, Nev.

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

DJ PartiesLip Sync w/Dreu Murin MontBleu 9 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen 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.

Mile High Jazz Comma Coffee 7:30 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 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.

JAN. 13 | WEDNESDAY

AT THE LAKE DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English

Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeAuld Dubliner 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceQuinn Dahle

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 7 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.

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 & DanceReno Latin Dance Fest & Showcase

Silver Legacy

JAN. 11 | MONDAY

AT THE LAKE

Darren Senn Homewood Mountain Resort 12 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.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.

JAN. 12 | TUESDAY

AT THE LAKE

Unplugged Jam w/Ben Martin Cottonwood 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Firkin & Fox 7:30 p.m.Mick Valentino & Lynne Colvig

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Tribal Seeds w/The Skints,

The Steppas Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.

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

JAN. 14 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE

Axton & Company Cottonwood 7 p.m.L80’s music night

Mellow Fellows Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron

Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin


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

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.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.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 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


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 & DanceQuinn Dahle

Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

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Local � avor RESTAURANTS, RECIPES, FEATURES & MORE

T A S T YT I D B I T S

Moroccan Stew

Vegetable Casserole

Pressure Cooker Black Beans inter has o� cially arrived in Tahoe. Snow blankets the mountains and the cold nips at our faces. During this time, we tend to eat more for a myriad of reasons whether it’s biological, to keep warm or dealing with the overwhelming amount of holiday temptations.

Eating seasonally is one way to stay healthy and maintain energy for winter sports and the cold weather ahead. With the advent of the cold weather season there are plenty of foods to choose from that can warm us and nourish our bodies. Craving carbohydrate-rich foods are common and often equally comforting but limiting the cookies, cakes and breads is important.

As we go from eating more raw summer vegetables to cooked winter squashes and greens vegetables in the winter there are plenty of veggies to choose from. Purchasing a winter veggie CSA box from Mountain Bounty Farms or the Tahoe Food Hub provides a bevy of seasonal vegetables. A recent box included orange and yellow

Classic comfort foodsLoaded Potatoes with spinach and

cheese are delicious and who doesn’t love a baked potato with a crispy skin. And one can never go wrong with a plate of roasted root vegetables and sautéed chard. Chicken pot pie, eggplant parmesan and macaroni and cheese, are classic comfort foods. If dairy or gluten isn’t on your diet there are plenty of ways to create healthy renditions of these winter comfort foods. Nutritional Yeast is a great way to get that cheesy � avor without the cheese.

carrots, broccoli rabe, buttercup squash, braising mix, which included kales, chards, spinach, red mustard and Asian greens, French � ngerling potatoes, collard greens, green cabbage and red beets. � ink soup here, warm hearty soup with lots of winter squashes and greens.

Hearty stews & soupsHearty stews, soups and casseroles with

wholesome ingredients are some of the winter grub choices that are delightfully satisfying and nutritious. � ink of those

STORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

Winter Grub:S E A S O N A L E AT S , T R E AT S & C O M F O R T F O O D

“ With the advent of the cold weather season there

are plenty of foods to choose from that can warm us

and nourish our bodies.”

Cedar House Pub opens for season � e Cedar House Pub, located in

Granlibakken’s Main Lodge, is open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during the winter ski season. Every First Friday of the month with two-for-one entrees are available. Happy Hours are o� ered every Friday all night with $3 well drinks and $3 house wines, as well as live music. � e restaurant will be closed on New Year’s Eve. | granlibakken.com

Dine on the mountainNorthstar California o� ers Mountain

Table Dinner Series in the Zephyr Lodge 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 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday nights: Dec. 31, Jan. 15, Feb. 5 and 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

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.

Aprés Ski Pop Up will be o� ered on Jan. 1 and 2. New Year’s Eve Pop Up will be on Dec. 31. South for the Winter Pop Up will be on Jan. 15 and 16. Cabin Fever Pop Up will be on Jan. 22 and 23. English Winter Pop Up will be on Jan. 29 and 30. Chinese New Year Pop Up will be on Feb. 5 and 6. Valentine’s Day Pop Up dinner will be on Feb. 13 and 14. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

Bartenders, start your mixers� e 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 di� erent cocktails and voting on the favorite mixes. Tickets will be available for $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

West Shore cafe will be accepting bartender entries through Jan. 17, 2016. � e top 10 submissions will be selected by a panel of experts on Jan. 24, and then invited to compete in the � nals on Feb. 21. | westshorecafe.com

cold, dark stormy nights along with a plate of steaming bowl of hot chili or Moroccan stew or plate of stir-fried vegetable curry with brown rice.

Soup is always a great winter meal. Everyone has his or her favorite winter soup recipe. Butternut squash soup, coconut carrot ginger soup, Japanese miso soup with rice noodles with lots of vegetables or a bowl of good, old-fashioned chicken soup are top on the list. Consider adding ginger, garlic and turmeric to your recipes for their numerous healing properties.

Slow cookers and pressure cookers are a winter kitchen appliance that makes winter cooking easy. You can make almost anything in a slow cooker from pot roast to chili to chicken dishes. And warm desserts are fabulous when prepared in a slow cooker. Pressure cookers, especially electric ones, make cooking beans from scratch so easy.

Start the day rightFor breakfast choices oatmeal reigns,

added spices like cinnamon, ginger and turmeric with some dried cranberries and raisins this is a great way to start the day. Quinoa porridge is another alternative high in protein with a dash of almond milk and fruit o� ers a nutritional bowl of sustenance before heading out for a day in the snow. Baked apples are also delicious for breakfast.

How about lentil pancakes? � is is unique pancake that is a wonderful protein and can be served either savory or sweet. It’s easy to make: Soak 1 cup of red lentils and one cup of basmati rice overnight, rinse and add together in a blender with water until it’s the consistency of pancake batter. Cook as you would a pancake and serve with cashew cheese or maple syrup.

Veggie pancakes are also warm and tasty on a cold day. Grate sweet potatoes, red potatoes and an onion together with salt and pepper, add an egg and a dash of � our and bake in the oven until brown on both sides. I serve these tasty treats with a yogurt Sriracha sauce. � ese are great at any meal.

Wherever your taste buds lead you this winter, eat well and enjoy good health

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.

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T A S T YTidbits

This winter, a storm of culinary experiences will be offered at Squaw Alpine. After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises at 5 p.m., Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner at the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows will be offered on Jan. 2 and 16; Feb. 13 and 14; and March 5.

Farm-to-Table dinner and a movie in collaboration with the Tahoe Food Hub and other local farmers will offer four-course, family style meal. The event is capped with an all-ages movie for the kids to enjoy in comfortable seating while the parents sit back and enjoy dessert and cocktails on Jan. 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at Squaw Valley.

Friday Night Tasting Notes at 3:30 p.m. at Plaza Bar in Olympic Valley will be offered on Fridays from Jan. 8 to March 18. Purchase one drink to enjoy sampling of three or four tasters of beer or wine.

Mumble on the Mountain is Jan. 15 to 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Lagunitas Brewing is hosting a weekend event beginning with a tasting during Friday Night Tasting Notes in the Plaza Bar and ending on the KT deck with beer, swag and a DJ. | squawalpine.com

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A week of culinary specials“Made with Altitude,” from Jan. 8 to

15, is an opportunity to experience some of the best wine and food on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore at special prices. Gourmet burgers, handmade pastas, mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood and decadent desserts are on the menu as the South Shore’s restaurants roll out a culinary experience for California Restaurant Month. No passes or tickets are required, but call ahead to see if reservations are required at participating restaurants. | tahoesouth.com

Support community arts programs� e 21st Brew HaHa is on Jan. 29 at

John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. VIP tickets are $65 and admission is at 7 p.m.; general tickets are $50 and admission is at 8 p.m. � e event, which includes beer tastings featuring more than 120 types of beer, bene� ts the Sierra Arts Foundation. In 2015, the event raised more than $34,000, allowing Sierra Arts Foundation to support area artists and community arts programs. � rough Dec. 31, people who become Sierra Arts Foundation members will receive $15 o� the ticket price to the event. | sierra-arts.org

Save with Dining for Schools card� e Dining for Schools card is on sale

from Excellence in Education Foundation. � e card entitles the bearer to 50 percent o� an individual dinner entree at 45 participating restaurants. � e card is non-transferable, but may be used an unlimited number of times at any participating restaurant during the valid period. Visit the Web site for a list of participating restaurants. � e cards are $50 each and may be purchased at SaveMart in Tahoe City and Truckee, Safeway in Kings Beach and Truckee, Mountain Hardware in Truckee, � e Store in Tahoe City and online. | exined.org

Batch Cupcakery opens new locationBatch Cupcakery recently opened a

new location at 901 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Vil-lage. Batch Cupcakery is a green-certi� ed business serving cupcakes made with organic ingredients with gluten-free and vegan options available. From German chocolate to strawberry shortcake, apple streusel to butterscotch, Batch o� ers a variety of favorite £ avors. Custom orders for birthdays, weddings, graduations and other special occasions are available. Batch Cupcakery � rst opened in 2009 in Midtown Reno. Delivery is available in Reno and Incline Village. | batchcupcakery.com

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ALPINE 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

ICE LAKES LODGE (winter) Upscale Dining 1111 Soda Springs Rd. (530) 426-7661 L D

RAINBOW TAVERN 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

NORTHSTARTHE CHOCOLATE BAR American The Village at Northstar (530) 562-1800 L D RA

EARTHLY 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

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UNCORKED Wine Bar The Village at Squaw (530) 584-6090

WILDFLOUR BAKING CO. Bakery/Deli Olympic House, Squaw Valley (530) 583-1963 B L D

TAHOE 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

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

SANCHO’S Mexican 7019 North Lake Blvd. (530) 546-7744 B L 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 Gourmet Deli 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

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

ountain living has so many advan- tages and one of the best is the sense of togetherness forged by intimate communities and common causes. Every November, the North Tahoe Boosters presents An Elegant A� air at the Boat-works Mall in Tahoe City, which brings locals and visitors together to enjoy great food and wine, and to support arts, sport and other growth-oriented activities for youth on the North Shore.

� is black-tie optional event is also a rare mountain-living opportunity to pull out our nest duds, and the 2015 version was no exception as attendees � ashed ties, tails and sexy gowns as they strolled the festive setting enjoying some of Tahoe’s best bites and some of the best wines anywhere.

North Lake Tahoe is blessed with some of the most generous and community-minded restaurateurs who seem to jump at every opportunity to give back. Some of the food philanthropist/superstars on hand were Sunnyside, Gar Woods, Christy Hill, Caliente, Jake’s on the Lake, Hacienda del Lago and Wolfdale’s, and they pulled out all the stops o� ering up creative and deli-cious cuisine.

On the wine side, revelers were rewarded with a lineup of top-tier California wines like Cabernet’s from ZD Estate, Round Pond, Chappellet, Miner Family, White-hall Lane, Truchard and Ramey. Pride Mountain brought its excellent Merlot; Mauritson Winery was pouring the crisp Sauvignon Blanc and powerful Zinfandel; Sonoma-Loeb, which is now the Pinot and Chardonnay side of Chappellet, had top-tier examples of both varietals; Elyse brought some of its great single-vineyard bottlings including a rare and rocking Napa Petite Sirah.

� e Sierra Foothills were well repre-sented including Bill Eastman of Terre Rouge with his specialty wines crafted from Rhone varietals, and Nevada City Winery featuring a surprisingly sophis-ticated sparkler. You may not know this but Lake Tahoe is where many Califor-nia winery owners have their vacation retreats, and, as a result, many of the

wineries were represented here by owners or winemakers. � is is de nitely not the norm and made the event a rare op-portunity for wine lovers to get the real dish on these great wineries and their beautiful creations.

While there is not enough room here to describe every drink and dish, there is enough room to remind us all to thank the wineries and restaurants who give from the heart for our children by think-ing of them when we decide to dine out or grab a bottle or two at the store.

W I N E F R O M T H E H E A R T

a t E legant Af fa i rBY LOU PHILLIPS

“Revelers were rewarded with a lineup of top-tier California wines.”

Full bar, live music, specials, family friendly

atmosphere, affordable pricing

2-for-1 entrees on the first Friday of every month

Open 5-9pm, Friday & Saturdays.

cedarhousepub.com 530.583.4242

Cedar House Pub

Cozy Fireside Dining

www. te loswine .com

glassesof winecheeseplate $21everydayfrom 3-5 pm

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WINEMAKER EVENTS

$10 tastings | Meet the winemakerTaste 3 wines | Bottle signing

January 8 | 5 - 7 pm | Truckee

Whetstone Winery

January 9 | 5 - 7 pm | Tahoe City

Whetstone Winery

Old Town Trucke eCobbles tone Tahoe Ci ty

The Village at Squaw Valley

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Wine Tastings · Retail Wine Winemaker Events Every Weekend!

If you missed this year’s event, be sure to put it on your calendar for 2017, and if you would still like to give to this noble e� ort, visit the North Tahoe Boosters Club Web site at northtahoeboosters.org.

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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Celebrate Winter at Tahoe Donner

EQUIPMENT DEMO DAY FREE (WITH TRAIL PASS)JANUARY 2 AT THE CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA

Join us to try some of the latest gear!

FRIDAY NIGHT TUBINGJANUARY 8 AT TAHOE DONNER SNOWPLAY

Tube under the lights this winter until 6:30 p.m. Subject to conditions.

LEARN TO SKI WEEKSJAN. 4-8, JAN. 11-15 Fantastic deals for newcomers to learn the sport at both the Downhill and Cross Country Ski Areas.

FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOURJANUARY 23

Take in the beauty of a full moon during this scenic snowshoe hike.

WINTER FESTIVALJANUARY 24

It’s a celebration of winter fun! This event o�ers those new to snowsports the chance to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing for just $10 for a trail pass and $15 for rentals. That’s a $30 savings!

All events are subject to change and are conditions permitting.

Alder Creek Adventure Center photo: Bill Stevenson

VISIT OUR NEW ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER AT THE CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM 530-587-9400

Purchase a CA or NV Tahoe license plate and get two free Alpine or Nordic tickets to the Tahoe resort of your choice*. Now you can play in some deep powder without having to dig deep to make a difference. Your modest commitment will help fund hiking and biking paths, and water quality and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For more information or to purchase your license plate online, visit TAHOEPLATES.COM.

*restrictions apply

SKI OR RIDE FOR FREE

WHEN YOU PURCHASE A TAHOE LICENSE PLATE

JULIA MANCUSOU.S. Ski Team


To be included in the Dining Guide, call (530) 546-5995, ext. 100.

D I N I N G G U I D E

Stateline Dr. next to Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, North Lake Tahoe530-546-7529 | www.souledomain.com

Open for dinner nightly at 6pm - Please make reservations

Charlie SouleChef/Owner

Steve SouleHead Waiter

Voted Best Place to Take a Date for 17 years Celebrating 30 years

THE SOULE DOMAIN

CREATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE IN AN ELEGANT LOG CABIN

Vegan Sauté • Sustainable Fresh Fish • Filet Mignon • Organic Chicken Local Seasonal Produce • Unique Winter Additions

KINGS 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 find a great family atmosphere featuring family recipes and large portions. Most dinners are between $12 and $19. Lanza’s also offers a nice selection of Italian and California wines. Lanza’s now offers gluten-free pizza and spaghetti. Offsite catering available.

7739 North Lake Blvd., King’s Beach (next to Safeway) | No reservations | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Full Bar and Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. | MC and VISA | (530) 546-2434

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing fine Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a flour tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile 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 DONNER

�e Lodge Restaurant& Pub | Fine & CasualHappy Hour is now offered daily at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Located in the heart of Tahoe Donner, The Lodge chef and staff pride themselves in using only the finest ingredients for their bistro-style menu, including organic meats, locally grown produce, and no trans fats. Dine fireside next to floor-to-ceiling win-dows offering spectacular views of the High Sierra. Or, meet up with friends to catch the game in the cozy Pub; perfect for Happy Hour drinks and small plates. 12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Dinner served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. | AMEX, MC, Visa | (530) 587-9455

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

Try our Clam Chowder or take a Fresh Catch home to cook yourself!

Serving fresh fi sh, salads, soup & more.

Everyday 11 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. 10089 West River Street · Truckee

(530) 582-5000 · morganslobstershack.com

Two fresh fi sh tacos w/ a soft drink or beer for $7Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Open 11:30am-10:00pm (530) 546-45398345 North Lake Blvd. - Across from the State Beach

Kings Beach

We Now Offer A Full Bar!

Early Bird Special 4-6pm$3.50 Margaritas$3.50 Dos Equis$2.50 Draft Bud

Dinner Special 4-10pm

25% Off Mexican

Combo Dinners

Lunch Specials Daily

In Downtown Truckee - (530) 587-4694pianetarestauranttruckee.com

HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 5-6:30 p.m.

Antipasti, Homemade Pastas & Rustic Regional Entrées

Dinner served nightly in an ingenious Italian atmosphere

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BY CHEF DAVID “SMITTY” SMITH

BOATWORKS MALL AT TAHOE CITY MARINA ·· (530) 581-3700760 NORTH LAKE BLVD. SUITE #30 ·· TAHOE CITY, CA

LAKE VIEW DININGOpen Every Day at 3 p.m.

Happy Hour 4-7 pm Sun - u (in bar only)

Facebook.com/HaciendaDelLago HacDelLago.com

Fajita Wednesday!Bar & dining room

Any fajita

$12

Taco Tuesday Specials ALL NIGHT in Bar Only

HH during NFL games !

IPA/Burrito combo $10 during football games

Saturday, Jan. 9th

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf CourseE v ery day H appy H o ur 4 - 6 pm and al l nig ht o n T uesday · M artini M o nday s $ 6 al l nig ht

Breakfast 8 a.m.

L unch 11: 30 a.m.

D inner 5: 30 p.m.

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191www.spindleshankstahoe.com

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf CourseBreakfast 8:00am, Lunch 11:30am and Dinner 5:30pm

Happy Hour 4 - 6pm - Everyday

Martini Mondays !$6 all night

400 Brassie Ave, Suite B - Kings Beach - (530) 546.2191www.spindleshankstahoe.com

Relocated to Old Brockway Golf CourseRelocated to Old Brockway Golf Course

Closed on

Christmas Day Closed on Christmas Day

GUACAMOLEFrom the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith

8 avocados cut in half, pitted & scooped out of the skin into a bowl2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno, fi nely chopped, use seeds for a lot more heat½ sweet red onion, diced1 tomato diced & without most of the juice½ to ¾ quarters of a bunch of cilantro3 to 4 limes, juicedA few shakes of hot sauce1 T Worcestershire sauceSalt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Guacamole is great as a dip for chips, a spread or a � lling.

AVOCADO SPREAD AND FILLING

6-8 avocados cut in half, pitted & scooped into a bowl2-6 oz. cream cheese at room temperature (amount depends on size of avocados)

¼ red onion, diced¼ to ½ roasted red pepper, diced1 jalapeno, small diced (optional)½ bunch cilantro (basil is also good)3 limes, juiced¾ T worcestirshire sauceA few shakes hot sauce Salt and pepper

Blend the cream cheese with the avocado, adding the cream cheese a little at a time to taste. Mix in the rest of the ingredients.

� is is another idea for a spread for something like a tortilla pinwheel also adding some leftover turkey or other meat or veggies, rolling it up and slicing the roll into pinwheel apps. � e cream cheese will add more body so it won’t ooze out as much making it an easier � nger app. It is also good for stu� ng cherry tomatoes or anything else you can think of.

t happened again. I had this week’s article all set. I thought since it was the holidays and there will be so many turkeys cooked this month, there is bound to be a need for leftover recipes. I even had the article titled and half written. And, then I went to the store. While I was shopping, I came across the avocado display and they were just so big, and ripe, and cheap, and did I mention big? I had to get some.

� e way I see it, I just gave a Chicken Pot Pie recipe (visit � eTahoeWeekly.com for the recipe), and now I’ve mentioned turkey, so I know, that you know, that one of the big things I always say is to use these recipes as a guide and not a must-follow-to-the-letter recipe. Keep that in mind and substitute leftover turkey for a great

pot pie. You can use some of your gravy as a base for the sauce and add fettuccini or egg noodles, and peas or whatever else you have and you’re set.

Appet i zers

AV O C A D O

Besides turkey, this is also the season for lots of parties, which means lots of appe-tizers. When it comes to avocados, the � rst thing that usually comes to mind, at least my mind is guacamole, so yes; I’ll give you my recipe for that.

Avocados are great for all kinds of things, and all it takes is a little imagina-tion. Dips, � llings and spreads are all pos-sibilities to consider, so here are a few ideas and I’m sure these will spark something upstairs in your brain that just might lead to other great ideas. Of course, you can always invite me over to taste some of the things you come up with and that could be another article.

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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“Avocados are great for all

kinds of things, and all it takes

is a little imagination.”

Photo by Matt Bansak

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