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

� e growing interest in the back country is one of the topics Priya Hutner recently discussed with Rob Kautz, who retired from Sugar Bowl after 40 years at the resort. Kautz shared his thoughts on the future of the ski industry for “Re� ecting on the changing ski industry,” which origi-nally appeared in our Tahoe Powder magazine.

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

OUR FIRST BOOKI’m excited to announce that we’ve produced our � rst

book – “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills.” � e guidebook was written by wine writer Barbara Keck, and is now avail-able locally at Tahoe House and online. It was an exciting and daunting project to produce the book, and we hope you’ll all buy a book from Barbara and then set out on your own winery tour (I have several on my list after reading the book.) Read more about the new book inside this issue.

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

Want a SnowBomb Platinum Pass? Lift tickets? How about gift certi� cates to enjoy dining out? � en, head to TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly and take the Reader Survey to be entered in our drawing.

THE ALLURE OF THE BACK COUNTRY

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

06 Lake Tahoe Facts 08 Sightseeing 12 Events 13 Downhill Skiing 14 Cross-Country Skiing 16 For the Kids 18 Announcements 19 Warren Miller 19 Snow Trails 20 Powder Report 21 Activities 23 Snowmobiling

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Noah Nash enjoys a breathtakingly beautiful day snowboarding at Sugar Bowl. The conditions are great this winter, the days are gorgeous and the lifts are turning. Get out there and enjoy. Photography by Sky Emerson, courtesy Sugar Bowl | SummitSide.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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Donner Summit

Fannette Island

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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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LEARN TO SKI WEEKSJAN. 4-8, JAN. 11-15: Fantastic deals for newcomers to learn the sport at both Tahoe Donner Downhill ($39 packages) and Cross Country (two-for-one!). Call 530-587-9444 for downhill lessons and 530-587-9484 for cross country.

WINTER FESTIVALJANUARY 24: IT’S A CELEBRATION OF WINTER FUN! This event offers those new to snowsports the chance to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing for just $10 for a trail pass and $15 for rentals. That’s a $30 savings! Call 530-587-9484 for details.

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This Saturday, enjoy our January lobster promo—Try one of

Chef Lew Orlady’s choice lobster specials. Limited availability;

reservations recommended. To find out what’s on the menu, or for

reservations, call 530-587-9455.

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

plates offered in the bar until 7 pm Thursday through Sunday.

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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

SightseeingLAKE TAHOE | TRUCKEE

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | BlueGoVisit tahoetransportation.org.

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t 1,200 acres with 1,500 vertical feet, Sugar Bowl may seem like one of the smaller resorts in California, but its open boundary policy means that for skiers and riders with a sense of adventure and the right education, the possibilities are endless.

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

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

� e Summit Chair accessed terrain on Mount Judah that had formerly been accessible by those willing to hike. � e resort partnered with Alpine Skills International, a guide service founded by Mimi Vadasz and her late husband, Bela Vadasz, on Donner Summit. Bela was also among a group of guides who founded the American Mountain Guides Association, the national certi� cation program for training American mountain guides.

� e partnership between Sugar Bowl and Alpine Skills International meant the resort would be able to provide the education necessary for skiers and riders to navigate their open boundaries safely. Today, Alpine Skills International o� ers a variety of courses from guide tours for � rst-time, back-country a dventurers to avalanche safety and snow science courses for seasoned guides and patrollers.

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

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

Alpine Skills International o� ers guided tours beyond the outskirts of

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

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

Alpine Skills International o� ers a free introduction to Avalanche Safety on Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Backcountry Adventure Center at Sugar Bowl. Also check out classes throughout the season for all levels of avalanche safety, guided back-country tours, winter mountaineering, ice climbing and more.

For more information, visit sugarbowl.com or alpineskills.com.

“We’re soon cresting the ridge and

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Judah for another run off the south

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

EVERY TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

Get out the turtleneck NorthstarOn Turtleneck Tuesdays skate to music of

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

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

Women of winter Olympic ValleyExplore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’

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

Skate skiing clinic Tahoe City Tahoe Cross Country hosts a free introductory

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

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

Toddler story time Incline VillageIncline Village Library hosts story time every

� 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

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

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

Sunset snowshoe adventure Tahoe VistaTahoe Adventure Company hosts a sunset

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

EVERY SATURDAY

Dawn Patrol Olympic Valley Get exclusive access to untouched 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 introduc-

tory 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 advanced levels; check Web for schedule. | northstarcalifornia.com

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

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

EVERY SUNDAY

Women of winter Olympic ValleyExplore Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’

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

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

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

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-judgmental ear to beginning readers from 4 to 5 p.m. Children receive a free book. | (775) 832-4130

Whiskey dinner Homewood� e West Shore cafe will host a Whiskey

Dinner that includes � ve whiskey cocktails and a four-course meal prepared by resident Chef De Cuisine Manuel “Manny” Baez. Upgrade dinner packages by purchasing an additional whiskey � ight for $25. Serving at 7 p.m. $80. | RSVP (530) 525-5200

JAN. 14-15 | THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Perks for beginners Area venuesLearn to Ski and Ride Week is ending at

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

JAN. 14-17 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Know what to do Olympic Valley Learn the key elements of making sound de-

cisions 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. 15 | FRIDAY

What’s your story? Incline VillageLifescapes is a writing program where seniors

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

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

a dining 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 will be family style with live music. | northstarcalifornia.com

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

series of winemaker events from 5 to 7 p.m. with $10 tastings and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Tonight’s featured wine comes from 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 conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief com-ments about ingredients or technique. $97. | cedarhousesporthotel.com

JAN. 15-17 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

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

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

JAN. 16 | SATURDAY

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

Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

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

splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Skate clinic TruckeeOlympian Katerina Nash leads an interme-

diate 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 hosts “Citizens

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

Fastest Tube event 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

Enjoy the outdoors on guided snowshoe tours this winter. Tahoe Adventure Com-pany hosts a sunset snowshoe tour every Friday until April 29. Watch the sunset during a 2- to 3-mile guided hike. Learn about local natural and human history. Includes equipment, hot drinks, trail snacks and permit fees. Or, take a full moon snowshoe trek under the stars this winter, with the next full moon tour on Jan. 23. | RSVP tahoeadventurecompany.com

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

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

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

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

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

(530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRANLIBAKKEN

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

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

DIAMOND PEAK

(775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com

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

THE RESORTS *Ski areas open depending on conditions.

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

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

KIRKWOOD(877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com

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

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

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

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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More Events

The cosmos on view NorthstarTahoe Star Tours hosts guided snowshoe tours

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

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked in the Cobblestone Center 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

Moonlit snowshoe tour Alpine MeadowsTake a moonlight snowshoe tour to Alpine

Meadow’s mid-mountain Chalet for hearty din-ner starting at 5 p.m. Three dinner seatings: 5:30, 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged. | (800) 403-0206

JAN. 16-18 | SATURDAY-MONDAY

Downhill safety stressed Tahoe DonnerFrom scavenger hunts, to a coloring contest,

to snow science and safety, there will be activities for everyone. Participants receive 25 percent off Smith helmets and goggles. | tahoedonner.com

Develop back-country skills TruckeeTahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level

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

Avalanche clinic Norden Alpine Skills hosts an AIARE Avalanche

Level 1 course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Avalanche courses Area venuesNASTC hosts Level 1 Avalanche Course to

learn basics of avalanche hazard management, awareness and safety. Time spent in the class-room and in the field. Skiers levels 6 to 9. $395. | RSVP skinastc.com

JAN. 17 | SUNDAY

Back-country ski tour Donner Summit Alpine Skills hosts an back-country ski tour

on Castle Peak. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Ski mountaineering course Donner Summit Alpine Skills hosts an ski mountaineering

techniques course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Scenic snowshoe tour Donner SummitJoin REI for a scenic 3-mile snowshoe tour of

the Sierra from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For beginning snowshoers, ages 14 and older. Meet at Donner Summit Sno-Park. $75, $65 REI members. | rei.com/events

Family snowshoe tour NorthstarGrab the kids and join a 3-hour Family

Afternoon Snowshoe Tour for to an historic red caboose set in an alpine meadow. Hot chocolate, cookies and snow play from 1 to 4 p.m. $50, $30 12 and younger, $20 rentals. | RSVP north-starcalifornia.com

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

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

JAN. 19 | TUESDAY

Mix it up Incline VillageTahoe Regional Young Professionals North

Shore mixer is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Azzara’s Italian Restaurant. All attendees will receive appetizers and buy-one-get-one drink specials. $10, free to members. | tahoetryp.org

JAN. 20 | WEDNESDAY

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

munity day on the 20th of every month to ben-efit a different cause or charity. Free education classes and events, followed by beer and food tasting, hosted by Moe’s Original BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. | facebook.com/brewsforcharity

JAN. 21 | THURSDAY

Third Thursday Tasting TruckeeThe Pour House hosts a wine tasting every

third Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. | thepourhousetruckee.com

JAN. 21-24 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY



ULLR Fest Incline VillageThe 6th annual Ullr Fest is a fundraiser for

Diamond Peak Ski Team. The weekend features live music, a torchlight parade, barbecue and races. Costumes encouraged. | diamondpeak.com

JAN. 22 | FRIDAY

Winemaker Night Olympic ValleyUncorked in the Village at Squaw Valley

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

Winemaker Night TruckeeUncorked in downtown Truckee features a

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

JAN. 22-23 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Stella Pop Up Dinner TruckeeStella at The Cedar House Sport Hotel offers

its pop up winter dinner series with one menu and one seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a Cabin Fever Pop Up. Diners are encouraged to ask questions of the kitchen staff, join in conversations and savor the tasting menu. Each course is served with brief comments about in-gredients or technique. $97. | RSVP cedarhous-esporthotel.com

JAN. 22-24 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Back-country safety TruckeeTahoe Mountain Schools is hosting a Level 1

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



JAN. 22-25 | FRIDAY-MONDAY


Level 1 PLUS course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

JAN. 16 | SATURDAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 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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hile the beauty of a snowy winter at Tahoe is hard to beat, sometimes we all need to beat a path away from the crowds. Surprisingly, one place where you will � nd peace and quiet in the winter is one of the busiest places at Tahoe in the summer – Sand Harbor State Park. Now open in the winter, you can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the park or enjoy the amazingly beautiful beach and hiking trails, which in the winter are nearly devoid of people. And the best news of all, unlike in the summer, you will not need to rush to the park early in the morning to capture one of the precious parking spaces.

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

After a sleigh ride, enjoy a snowshoe and picnic on Lake

Tahoe’s shores.

Explore the rocky crags at Fontanillis Lake and

Dicks Peak.

“You can take a horse-drawn

sleigh ride in the park or enjoy the

amazingly beautiful beach and

hiking trails, which in the winter

are nearly devoid of people.”

STORY & PHOTOS BY T IM HAUSERMAN

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

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

I was nice and cozy and warm under the blankets, but I was thinking this might have been more fun with another passenger or a family to cozy up with. Looking for a unique and romantic place to take a date? � is might � t the bill. � e sleigh ride is about an hour, and costs $50 each.

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

In addition to the sleigh ride, Sand Harbor State Park provides just about all the activities that it does during the summer, except without the crowds. Even swimming, in the form of scuba diving in wet suits, is a popular winter activity. Short hiking trails wind through the park or along the beach providing stunning views of Sand Harbor’s glorious sandy beach, as well as the picturesque shoreline to the north. On a nice day, bring a picnic and � nd

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to the outdoor opportunities, Sand Harbor’s Visitor Center provides detailed infor-mation on the natural and human history of Lake Tahoe, as well as books and clothing for sale. You can cozy up to the rock � replace, check out the relief map of Lake Tahoe or read about how the Virginia City silver mines of the Comstock Era brought devastation to the forests of Lake Tahoe.

For information on the sleigh rides or to make a reservation, visit sleighride.com. Sand Harbor State Park is located 3 miles south of Incline Village on Highway 28. For more information, visit parks.nv.gov/parks/sand-harbor or facebook.com/sand-harboroffi cial. The park is open daily, with sleigh rides offered Friday to Sunday.

Winter at Sand Harbor Sleigh rides Friday-Sunday

Snowshoe along Lake Tahoe

Pack a winter picnic

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Courtesy Tahoe Donner DownhillFor the Kids

Learn about environmentAt Galena Creek Visitor Center, chil-

dren of all ages can take part in Environ-mental Drama on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. This month’s topic is the Sierra Nevada Moun- tains. Kids will learn about their environ-ment through an interactive presentation, drama activity and crafts.

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

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

Art camps explore many optionsFive-day Art Camps offer instruction in

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

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

Creative teens should submitThe Nevada Museum of Art invites

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

Music to little ears

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

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

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

Belly workout for teensBelly dancing to Middle Eastern

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

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. The cost is $2. Punch cards are available. | (530) 583-3440

Going into the Creative ZoneKidZone Museum is offering Family

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

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

Call when it snowsAny day Tahoe Truckee Unified School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stove safety. Kids get hands-on experience making goodies to bring home for Valentine’s Day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swim lessons for the New YearSwim lessons offered at Incline

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

The four-week session offers classes on Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 30-minute class times are dependent on the child’s swim level. The registration for Session IV/D is Feb. 22. There are also private instructions available. | (775) 832-1321

Snowy fun at Winterpalooza

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

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

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

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JAN. 23 | SATURDAY

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

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

splitboarding. | RSVP alpineskills.com

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

Skiing course. | RSVP alpineskills.com

Guided Coldstream hike TruckeeCarmen Carr hosts monthly hikes and snowshoe

trips through Tahoe’s Trail Systems: this month Lost Trail Lodge. Meet at 9 a.m. at the winter park-ing area near Tahoe Donner Lodge. | carmencarr.com

Gran Fondo Hut to Hut TruckeeOlympian Marcus Nash leads the Royal

Gorge Gran Fondo hut to hut tour. Meet at Summit Station at 9:30 a.m. | royalgorge.com

Laser biathlon clinic Tahoe 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

Winterpalooza Tahoe DonnerEnjoy tube racing, snowman building, relay

races and a snow strider course as part of Tahoe Donner’s Winterpalooza. Families and kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the winter season. | tahoedonner.com

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

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

Full moon snowshoe tour Tahoe VistaEnjoy learning about natural history and as-

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

Full moon snowshoe tour TruckeeHead to the Trout Creek Restoration Center

at 4:30 p.m. for a guided snowshoe tour above Donner Lake. Dress warm, bring water and headlamp. | RSVP tahoedonner.com

Winemaker Night NorthstarUncorked Petra features a series of wine-

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

Family movie night Tahoe CityFree movie night for families at Rideout

Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; feature � lm starts at 6:30 p.m. | tcpud.org

Full moon snowshoe tour West ShoreExplore the cultural history around the

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

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More Events JAN. 23 | SATURDAY

Winemaker Night Tahoe CityUncorked in Tahoe City features a series

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

JAN. 24 | SUNDAY

Winter Festival TruckeeTahoe Donner Cross Country hosts the � rst

Winter Festival. Enjoy $10 trail passes and $15 equipment rentals, free lessons, tours and demos followed by live music and a barbecue. | tahoedonner.com

Paint and sip Homewood� e Painted Vine hosts an art class at the

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

Celebrate words TruckeeWord Jam is o� ered every second and fourth

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

JAN. 27 | WEDNESDAY

Just your basics TruckeeMembership 101 hosted by Truckee Donner

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

Avalanche education TruckeeTahoe Mountain Sports hosts a free ava-

lanche education series beginning at 6:30 p.m. Learn the physics behind avalanche airbag packs and understand the di� erences between passive and active back-country safety gear. Repre-sentatives from airbag companies debate on who makes superior airbag systems. TMS will o� er free exchanges of all air or gas cylinders this night only in an e� ort to practice and test system. A ra� e supporting Sierra Avalanche Center will follow. Grand prize: Mammut airbag pack. | tahoemountainsports.com

Essential oils talk Incline VillageApril Murrell will explain the healing

properties and bene� ts of therapeutic holistic aromatherapy at Incline Village Library at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to incorporate essential oils and holistic aromatherapy into daily life. | (775) 832-4031

JAN. 28 | THURSDAY

Meet at the mixer TruckeeTruckee Donner Chamber of Commerce

mixer is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Marg’s Taco Bistro & Pho. | truckeechamber.com

Explore Mars talk Incline VillageWhile Curiosity rover is on Mars, Dawn Sum-

ner will describe the evidence for ancient lakes and � owing water on Mars, as well as what it is like to work this type of mission. At 5:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science at Sierra Nevada College. | terc.ucdavis.edu

Winemaker dinner Olympic ValleyPlumpJack Café hosts a series of winemaker

dinners. Tonight features Truchard Vineyards. A four-course chef ’s tasting menu is o� ered. $75. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

Alpenglow Winter Film Series Olympic ValleyAlpenglow hosts a series of adventure � lms

featuring local athletes at 7 p.m. at the Squaw Valley Conference Center. Tonight’s � lm fea-tures the opportunity to meet Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington. Free. | squawalpine.com


AnnouncementsVisit TheTahoeWeekly.com for a complete list of announcements.

Truckee named Best Ski TownTruckee was honored with the Best Ski

Town accolade by voters on CurbedSki. Truckee beat out 16 other ski communities throughout North America. In the finals, Truckee won over Sun Valley by more than 350 votes.

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

Salute to the troopsSquaw Valley Alpine Meadows is

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

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

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

Earning your keepLeague to Save Lake Tahoe will be

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

The ins and outs of social mediaKnowledge Bites workshop on Jan. 19

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

For just you two“Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

for Couples,” led by Jackie Griffin, is a six-week workshop on Wednesdays from Jan. 20 to March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This includes a retreat on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will emphasize better communication practices and improving relationships. The cost is $350 per couple, plus a $25 per individual materials fee. | goodnesssake.org

Volunteer for the animalsA volunteer orientation for Pet Network

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

Communication workshop for parentsFor Goodness Sake offers “Parenting

With Nonviolent Communication Workshop” on Jan. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Aya Capsi will teach the parenting skills needed to strengthen family connections. Participants will move beyond behavior management to create a home environment grounded in emotional safety and trust. The cost is $50 for single participants or $80 for a couple. Scholarships are available. | goodnesssake.org

Your health is in the starsAstrologer and teacher Michele Hagan

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

Recycle Christmas trees Following the holiday season, Preston

Field will be set up with a drop-off area for Christmas tree recycling in Incline Village until Jan. 29. Trees are chipped by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District for local erosion-control projects. Ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails and tree stands must be removed before drop off. | (775) 832-1203

Unpublished work soughtWriters may enter original, unpublished

work starting on Feb. 1 to the annual Turner Literary Arts Prize. The prize was established by Brian Turner, program

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

Volunteers needed for relayRelay for Life of Truckee Tahoe needs

volunteers to help with the planning of the 10th annual Relay slated for July 23 at Riverside Sports Park. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Community Room. Next meeting is Feb. 10. | relayforlife.org/truckeetahoeca

Ski to support local children Vail Resorts has donated a limited

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

Ski museum funds soughtThe Squaw Valley Ski Museum

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

That’s a name-changerDisabled Sports USA Far West,

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate winter at Ullr Fest

Courtesy Diamond Peak

JAN. 21

Poker Tournament | Alibi Ale Works

JAN. 22

4 p.m. | Live music | Diamond Peak Loft Bar

4:10 p.m. | Opening Ceremony

5 p.m. | Ullr BBQ

5:30 p.m. | Torchlight Parade & Bonfire

6 p.m. | Ullr Pub Party | Diamond Peak Loft Bar

JAN. 23

All day | Ullr Games

6-10 p.m. | Auction, Dinner & Dancing | The Chateau at Incline Village

JAN. 24

All day | Ullr Games

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BY WARREN MILLER

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

I almost got caught in a blizzard that dumped 24 feet of snow in 24 hours only 47 miles from the Los Angeles City Hall. It happened on Mount Waterman in 1943 and fortunately I had five other skiers to help me push the car out of half a dozen snow banks before we got low enough on the mountain where the snow turned to rain. Then, I had to dodge the big rain soaked clumps of mud that were rolling down onto the highway.

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

When I was teaching at Squaw Valley in 1949-50, we had a colossal dump of snow that amounted to 7 or 8 feet overnight. When they tried to start up the chair-lift, the engine ran but the cable would not move. Six of us put sealskins on and climbed the lift line to discover that a massive slide on the Headwall had wiped out one of the towers. Fortunately, it was a hold down tower and, with a lot of hard

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

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

My first experience with weird snow might have been a game changer for me. Two inches of it fell on the beach at Topanga Canyon when I lived there in 1929. When I saw it for the first time, my mother explained to me what it was. I just knew it was cold on my bare feet, so I walked to the ocean wading in the creek.

One of the things that I learned early in my ski life was that it certainly did no good to complain about the weather or the snow conditions. On Dec. 29, 1948, it dropped almost an inch of warm tropical rain on the roof of our trailer in the Sun Valley parking lot. Once the rain stopped, it never got above zero for the next month. Baldy was so icy that we all rode down on the Canyon and River Run lift every day. Offset edges had not been invented yet. It was just what it was. n

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

B A D W E AT H E R

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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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. 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 ri� e 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

Carroll named to world biathlon team� e United States Biathlon Association

International Competition Committee has

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

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

“It was exciting to see how well Peter skied and shot in the races in some very

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

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

Ski races test skillSugar Bowl is o� ering the FIS Giant

Slalom Race on Jan. 14 to 15 and the FIS Slalom Race 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

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 ri� e to enter. � ere is a mandatory safety clinic for novices. Register at athleteinyou.com. | auburnskiclub.org

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. 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

XC races, tours offeredTahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area

is o� ering race and tour opportunities for the winter season. Sierra Skogsloppet is a race at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 organized by local school, cross-country ski teams as a fundraiser. Participants can choose between 15km, 10km, 5km or 2km races. All races are for all ages and abilities. Participants will receive lunch and be entered in a 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

Become aware of avalanchesA� ordable avalanche awareness

education 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 intermediate skiing and riding skills; back-country skis, splitboard, snowboard or snowshoes; transceiver; collapsible probe and shovel. � e cost is $184 plus materials. | sierracollege.edu

Get ready for one spectacular night� e Nachtspektakel on Jan. 30 from 2 to

9 p.m. is a guided skin up the mountain at Diamond Peak, followed by a three-course dinner and drinks at Snow� ake Lodge and ending with a private nighttime ski down. Participants should bring a headlamp, dress warmly and pack comfortable shoes for the dinner. Free back-country rentals may be reserved through Tahoe Mountain Sports. Tickets are $45 and include back-country rentals, two hours of lift-served skiing, and meal and drinks. Free back-country rentals must be reserved ahead of time and picked up by Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. | diamondpeak.com

Wilderness First Aid� 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

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

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

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the 2015-16 winter issue

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ob Kautz has spent nearly 40 years at Sugar Bowl, with the last 27 years as its CEO. Following his recent retirement, Kautz sat down with Tahoe Powder to discuss the future of skiing in Tahoe and particularly at Sugar Bowl, one of the re-gion’s iconic ski areas that opened in 1939.

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

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

Kautz has posed the question over and over again, “Can a medium-sized, independently owned ski resort survive in the corporate ski world?” He says, “Yes.”

“Sugar Bowl owners are all about skiing; they are passionate and looking for a ski experience. � ey are still looking to make money and that’s about being a very good business operation,” said Kautz.

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

“We are in a new world in the industry,” Kautz o� ered.

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

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

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

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

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

MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE

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

� e big investments have paid o� . Since 1998, Sugar Bowl has invested more than $60 million in upgrades and amenities. � e resort currently spins seven chairlifts and opened Crow’s Peak in 2014, adding an additional 1,000 feet of top-to-bottom skiing giving access to more back country that the resort is renowned for.

“It’s all about state-of-the-art awesome skiing,” Kautz says. “We’re the closets major resort coming from the West. Eighty-� ve percent of Sugar Bowl skiers are from the Sacramento and Bay Area.”

Needless to say, the recent drought has impacted and stressed many Tahoe resorts. But Kautz believes it will change. He studied the records kept by the Central Paci� c railroad since 1870 and says that over 140 years there have been other periods of drought. He thinks of himself as a glass-half-full kind of guy. � e weather in Tahoe is cyclical.

“� ere have been numerous periods where droughts lasted four to six years and that is not uncommon to California. We’ve been fortunate in the last 40 years not to have had more droughts,” said Kautz.

BACK-COUNTRY SKIERS GROWING MARKET

Sugar Bowl is one of the only ski resorts in the Tahoe area with an open boundary policy o� ering some of the best back-country access. (See feature on page 10.)

“Alpine Skills International is an incredible partner and o� ers a phenomenal back-country ski experience. We are all about skiing and boarding,” Kautz says. ASI o� ers back-country training, clinics and guided tours out of the ski resort.

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

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

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

“We focus on skiing, education, cross-country skiing and back-country skiing. If you are a serious outdoor enthusiast, we have what you are looking for. We are not about shopping. We have a idyllic mountain village and look to enhance that experience,” Kautz said.

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jSTORY BY PRIYA HUTNER · PHOTOS COURTESY SUGAR BOWL

Read Tahoe Powder online at TahoePowder.ski• Calling the shots: Freeskiers fi nd a voice

• Tahoe Winter Bliss: Photography of Keoki Flagg

• GogglePal: AR comes to the slopes

Rob Kautz was at Sugar Bowl for nearly 40 years, with 27 years as

its CEO, before retiring recently.

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

Pictured here is the resort’s fi rst chairlift, Disney, so named for Walt Disney, one

of the resort’s original investors.

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

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

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

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

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

Hat� eld was a pluviculturist, a term coined by a Stanford University professor to describe the type of pseudo-scienti� c quackery regarding weather modi� cation that was popular in the decades around the turn of the 20th Century. � ese weather wizards traveled the country, boasting about the e� cacy of their proprietary brews, strange machinery and artillery � repower used to bring rain. Each � im� am artist took a di� erent approach; whether unleashing fusillades of cannon � re into the atmosphere, stirring up chemical concoctions that wafted into the air, or cranking dynamos to send electric charges up long, metal wires suspended by balloons.

In the late 19th Century, Professor Charles M. Hat� eld was the best known of America’s rainmakers. Born in Kansas about 1875, the former sewing machine salesman had no

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

During a dry spell in 1904, he approach-ed some Los Angeles businessmen with a proposal to guarantee 18 inches of rain by April 1905 in exchange for $1,000. Hat� eld seemed to take a big risk betting his reputation on this contract, but when 18 inches had fallen by the deadline and the money paid, the public and press began to take him much more seriously. � e following year, he earned $250 from Grass Valley-based South Yuba Water Company

when he delivered a 4.5-inch deluge. Part of Hat� eld’s successful reputation

was based on fortuitous rains that seemed to follow his treatments, as well as his simple, down-to-earth approach. Many would-be rainmakers were conmen trying to separate desperate farmers from their hard-earned cash. Hat� eld, however, had a marketing advantage over most of them. He came across as honest and a straight-shooter. Unlike other � amboyant shysters who relied on � ashy pyrotechnics and other outlandish methods meant to dazzle their clients, Hat� eld was modest. He said, “I do not make rain. � at would be an absurd claim. I simply attract clouds and they do the rest.”

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

Hat� eld erected tall towers topped by large, wooden containers � lled with a noxious, gas-producing concoction. He claimed that certain chemicals, when stimulated by electricity and released into the atmosphere, could increase rainfall, similar to how fertilizer applied to crops boosted production. Although Hat� eld said that the odor was mild, one farmer observed, “� ese gases smell so bad that it rains in self-defense.” Hat� eld told report-ers, “I have nothing to do with bombs, dy-namite or explosives of any kind whatever.” His low-key approach stood out in stark contrast against his competition.

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

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

� e unusual tempest temporarily halted a Panama-California Exposition being held in Balboa Park. � e weather also forced o� cials to cancel opening day races at the new Agua Caliente Race Track in Tijuana. Rising waters throughout the region began washing away bridges, marooning passenger trains and � ooding homes. Despite the deluge, Hat� eld placed a telephone call to City Hall from his remote location at Morena: “I just wanted to tell you that it is only sprinkling now. Within the next few days I expect to make it rain right…just hold your horses until I show you a real rain.”

Meanwhile, San Diego water engineers watched nervously as torrents of water poured into regional reservoirs at Morena, Chollas, and Upper and Lower Otay lakes. Operators warned that despite huge releases through relief gates, several dams were at risk for failure due to the unprecedented in� ow. � eir worst fears were realized when the Lower Otay Dam collapsed and water surged out of the mountains toward the ocean, sweeping away everything in its path. San Diego was isolated except for U.S. naval ships that ferried people and emergency supplies. Fortunately, due to the sparsely populated countryside, less than 20 people died.

San Diego picked up 300 percent of normal rainfall in January 1916, but refused to pay Hat� eld his $10,000 until he ponied up for the nearly $4 million in damages he caused. A lesson was learned, however. When San Diego hired a cloud seeder in 1948, the city took out damage insurance. As a wise man once said, “Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.”

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at [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 SRainmaker cures San Diego droughtBY MARK McLAUGHLIN

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

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

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

If you have never considered wine tasting in Yuba, do think again. � e county has a long history of wine grape growing, and there are � ne producers there. I’m fond of Clos Saron, in Oregon House. Here’s a taste of what you’ll � nd in the new guidebook:

Yuba County, on the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada, has a small number of wineries. Historical accounts note that in 1824 General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo sent an expedition to study a river, which had wild grapes growing along its banks (uvas silvestres in Spanish) and thus the name “Uba” was given to the river. Winemaking started with the Gold Rush but died out during Prohibition. In the 1970s, it was revived near Oregon House. � e relative isolation of this part of the Sierra Foothills has led many truth-seekers and rugged individualists to farm in this region, and those who entered the vineyard and winery business certainly � t into that category.

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

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

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

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

Many of Clos Saron’s wines have what Gideon refers to as a life span of 20 years after bottling. His Home Vineyard Pinot Noir is so sought after that customers will � y planes in from places as remote as Texas to stock up before the 50 to 150 cases produced annually are gone. � is, and the Texas Hill Road Pinot Noir are terroir-driven, spicy, minerally and with concentrated � avors. All of Clos Saron’s wines are limited in production – the Pinot Noir, Syrah and some non-traditional red blends. � ey express all that is wonderful about Clos Saron’s terroir, the family that makes it all happen, and the daily attention to detail.

For more information on “Wineries of the Sierra Foothills” or to order a copy online, visit Winer-iesOfTheSierraFoothills.com. For more information on Range of Light Media Group’s custom publishing division, e-mail [email protected].

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Leon and Shirley Sobon gave each other what must be one of the most

unusual 30th wedding anniversary gifts ever – a second winery. This winery,

now known as Sobon Estate, joined their holdings in the Shenandoah Valley

of Amador County and added not only vineyards and vineyard land for fur-

ther grape growing, but also added lots of history to the family-owned Sobon

wines enterprise.

In 1989 when they purchased the historic D’Agostini Winery, the Sobons

knew it was one of the oldest in the state of California. The winery, found-

ed in 1856, is designated as California State Historic Landmark #762. The

vineyards contained old-vine Zinfandel and a lot of potential. This was the

acquisition that launched the Sobon Estate label, featuring the best wines

from its own grapes: Rhone varietals, vineyard-designated Zinfandels and

dessert wines that can only be purchased in the tasting room.

Sobon Estate is located a mere 3 miles from Shenandoah Vineyards where

Leon and Shirley got into the winemaking business in 1977. Shenandoah

Vineyards was one of the fi rst wineries established in what is now the well-

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Nevada County and the old Gold Rush towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City feature a fl ourishing winery scene. You’ll want to venture outside these cities into the lush pine, cedar, oak and fi r forests that shelter small family vineyards and wineries along winding roads. Wherever you go, you’ll enjoy Nevada County’s four distinct seasons and a delightful mixture of landscapes. It’s a fertile home for more than 50 varieties of wine grapes, and now more than 20 friendly wineries. Always call ahead for winery and tasting room hours and directions, and pet, limo and large-group policies.

For more information on Nevada County wineries: Sierra Vintners Association www.sierravintners.comOnline Guide to Nevada County www.gonevadacounty.comNevada City Chamber of Commerce www.nevadacitychamber.comGreater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce www.grassvalleychamber.com

CHICAGO PARKCLAVEY VINEYARDS & WINERY Powerline Rd. · Chicago Park, CA 95712 (530) 906-1394 · Open by Appointment Only Nearby Tasting Room: Clavey Tasting Room • • •232 Commercial St. · Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-8200 www.claveywine.com

The landmark wines are Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The hidden gem is an unoaked Chardonnay.

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

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

- Katherine E. Hill


Creativity Unfolding From left, Rowan Bohnet and Jill Booth work on the featured piece, “Creativity Unfolding,” a creative collaborate effort by all the artists.

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

THE ARTS

What’s to see at the libraryIncline Library o� ers Rebecca Ann Hale’s

hand-sewn and embroidered wallets, bags and containers in the display cases through the month of January. � e artist featured on exhibit for January is local Jason Forcier. His artwork is the � nished product of multiple textured layers of various mediums. � ere will be an artist presentation for Forcier on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. | (775) 832-4130

The art of letting go“Afterburn,” by Summer Orr, showcases

the connection between events that are hard to accept emotionally and the very human condition of dwelling in the past. It will be on exhibit at Holland Project Micro Gallery until Jan. 29. | arts4nevada.org

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

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

Fab ‘n’ Funky art clearance showing until March 5. Featured ARTisan Shop artists are clearing out their inventories, o� ering a variety of arts and crafts at discounted prices. Works on sale include

Riverside offers new worksNew works by Max Valentine will be on

display for the month of January at Riverside Studios. Newly graduated from Chico State, this local artist’s choice forms of expression are etching, woodcut and pen and ink. Valen-tine’s style o� ers a unique peek at his per-spective of the world. | riversideartstudios.com

Call for artists� e City of Reno is currently accepting

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

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Gallery 5830’ showcases local artistsA new gallery opened in November

in downtown Truckee. Founded by Troy Corliss, Chris Nelson and Reid � omas, Gallery 5830’ showcases both aesthetic and functional art from local artists including kiln-fused glassware, furniture, blacksmithing, pottery, sculpture and more. � e owners are each artists themselves. Nelson and � omas build custom furniture with Natural Edge Saw Works in Truckee. Corliss is a sculptor and illustrator who specializes in public art. His works have been commissioned for projects across the country. � e gallery hosts a grand opening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5. � e gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. � ursday through Monday. | facebook.com/gallery5830

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

For girls ages 10 to 18, creating one’s own world takes confi dence, perseverance, hu-mility and a role model. Kindred Art and Folk Institute’s Creative Empowerment Group, a group of young girls ages 10 to 18, will un-leash their world of creativity during the art-ists’ fi rst professional art reception on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Coffeebar in Truckee.

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

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

Art will be sold during the reception and during January. Pieces range from $65 to $550. The featured piece entitled “Creativ-ity Unfolding” was a creative collaborate effort by all the artists.“

These young female artists are very talented, and have progressively gained confi dence in all aspects of their lives through the develop-ment of art in a non-judgmental environ-ment,” says Nicole Ashton Martin, founder of Kindred Art and Folk Institute. “Each day I feel their gratitude for having offered them this opportunity. Their confi dence soars, and they know they can accomplish anything they put their heart and mind into.”

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

First show for Creative Empowerment

gram helps to boost girls’ confi dence and empowers pre-teen and teen girls through creativity, conversations and a combina-tion of staff and student support. Sessions focus on in-depth, multi-week projects as individuals and as a group. Students who complete 12 sessions have priority to become mentors/interns within Kindred programs and community events.

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

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

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

Artist featured at restaurantSoule Domain is featuring the artwork

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

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

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” 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. | tdprd.org

Employee Art Show under wayPlacer County employee artistic talents

are on display at the � ird Annual Emp-loyee Art Show. � e show, open to the public, showcases 67 pieces created by 27 di� erent artists at � ve county building locations.

An administrative clerk, custodian, client services counselor and code enforcement o� cer are just a few of the many employees featured in this year’s art show. Visitors will experience a di� erent � avor of art with each county building they visit. Textiles, sculptures, mixed-media, mosaics and even music will be on display for everyone to enjoy.

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

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

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

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 Department 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 beginner

and the more advanced student is on Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. � e class with much one-on-one instruction will take place in the Garden Pavilion adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Participants should register before Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. � 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. 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 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. | arts4nevada.org

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

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

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

“Afterburn” Holland Project Micro Gallery | Until Jan. 29

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

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

Rebecca Ann Hale & Jason Forcier Incline Village Library | Until Jan. 31

Creative Empowerment Coffeebar | Until Jan. 31

Max Valentine Riverside Studios | Until Jan. 31

Eva Nichols Soule Domain | Until Feb. 29

Placer County art show | Until Feb. 29

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

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

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

1st & 3rd 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. 14 Acrylic painting Atelier

Jan. 15 Opening Reception Coffeebar

Portrait drawing Atelier

Jan. 18 Life drawing Atelier

Jan. 19 Knitting Group Atelier

Jan. 20 Abstract canvas Atelier

Jan. 21 Spoon carving Atelier

Jan. 25 Watercolor class Atelier

Life drawing Atelier

Jan. 26Watercolor Class for adults Lake Mansion

Artist presentation Incline Village Library

Intro to Crochet Atelier

Jan. 28 Artists’ reception & talk Sierra Nevada College

PuzzlesFUN & GAMES TheTahoeWeekly.com

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

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

Strange but trueby Samantha Weaver

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

If you give boneless beef to a hungry horse in Pennsylvania,

is that a Philly filly fillet?

TRIVIA TEST1. Aaron Burr,

2. Walking or moving,3. Clarence,

4. “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”,

5. Alaska,6. A wolf, 7. $200,

8. Montague and Capulet,9. England and Scotland,

10. Diamond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) The New Moon in your sign is more than an

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

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) The time has come to follow-through

on plans that have been brewing in your mind. Perhaps you have already taken key initiatives; if so, even better. Now it is time to get to work. Fortunately, you are probably in the mood to do some homework. Associate pleasure to the process and get cozy as your turn your focus to a crunch period when making extra efforts is its own reward.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Shaking hands and swinging deals is on your

mind at least. Yet this is also a good time to dream and plan for your future. With your public sphere steadily expanding, the time is right to give each front their due. The key word now is discipline. This includes obtaining new tools and skills and sooner than later. Saddle in for a steady ride and you will be in good shape for the big races in late March.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Some defi nite and noticeable shifts are

occurring in your public and professional life. These are both the source and cause of dreams and visions of possibility. Over the past several years circum-stances have ushered in the foundation of signi-fi cant change in your life. At best this is activating your leadership and your pioneering spirit. Now it is time to execute the next phase of your plan.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) You are progressively gaining a wider

perspective on the world and your place in it. To fully succeed, you have some work to do and this includes some rather large inner changes. Perhaps it is your beliefs or attitudes or your basic philosophy of life that needs attention. Either way this process is already underway and your main task is to tune-in and cooperate.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) A whole new sense of drive has kicked in to

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

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Some shifts and shaking on relationships

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

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) You have some work to do. The good news

is that not having work can be worse. The fi rst step is to get clear. This may involve speaking your mind. Yet the most important person who will hear your thoughts is you. Already the fl ow is guiding you to dig deeper. The goal is to get past any denials, deceptions and procrastinations. That is all.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Your creative powers are on the rise on

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

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Your power mojo has been activated.

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

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Your mind is racing and you may feel

challenged to keep up. Fortunately, a bell has just sounded and like a racehorse out of the gates you are off to a gallop. Investment is a key word these days so be willing to play along. Finances may be a little tight right now and if so devote your time to designing a workable plan. Set your intentions clearly on success, then cruise and trust the pace.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) What do you have to support what you

want to achieve? This is a call to do some inventory. Your list could have a few categories and among them will be your talents and skills. Include a list of what you want and feel you need to succeed. Follow-up by outlining what you do not want and need, including people and attitudes, as required.

Tails

Kenai came to the shelter when his family had to move and couldn’t take him. This young feller would love a

home where he can get regular exer-cise, some fun training and lots of cuddles.

KenaiAbu loves to be brushed (it’s how

his handsome fur coat stays looking silky smooth), sit on laps and watch birds on TV (or through the window

in real life).

AbuMeet 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.

BobI am a big girl with an even bigger heart and that means there is more of me to love. I need a little help with my weight

management, but you may be the purrfect person to help me with that.

Molly

“ When things fall apart it is an invitation to

a connection with something bigger then our own

personal story.”

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

After graduating from NTHS in 1982, Bateman headed o� to Sierra College, followed by Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. � en, when she was just 23 years old, her

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bateman has also helped members of the community deal with the pain of loss through a series of grief workshops. When we lost our friend, Kevin Mur-nane, last winter, it was a tough loss for many members of the community, but Kim’s ability to let those in the audience understand why they were grieving was extremely helpful to all of his friends, including me. � e next grieving workshop is scheduled for April 2 at Sierra College.

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

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

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

Bateman has dealt with her grief by reaching out to help others with theirs. “When things fall apart it is an invitation to a connection with something bigger then our own personal story.”

For more information on Sierra College, visit sierracollege.edu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“ There is a shared experience of being on the

dance fl oor and moving to the music, you close

your eyes and let the music envelop you;

it is magical.”

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thinks in terms of creative, fun, thought-provoking ways to portray what he creates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phutureprimitive will bring his Subterranean Electronic Tribalism beats to the Crystal Bay Casino on Jan. 16. � e night also features Love & Light, Charlesthefi rst and an after party with Tim Bim & Moontribe. Let the wild, abandoned dancing commence.

To purchase tickets, visit crystalbaycasino.com.

hutureprimitive is coming. � e Bay Area producer, songwriter and DJ found his passion for electronic music in the 90s.

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

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

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

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

augment what I was going through,” says Phutureprimitive. “I identi� ed with how powerful music is.”

Meeting friends that were DJs, he bought some records and a turntable and taught himself how to DJ.

“I found connection with music. I explored how to curate collections of music and create a connection with music I enjoyed,” he says describing his early days mixing music.

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

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

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

C A L E N D A R J A N U A RY 1 4 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 6

CASINO SHOWS

Evening at The Improv | Harvey’s Lake TahoeBudd Friedman’s legendary comedy showcase brings in two new comics weekly, plus host Howie Nave with Jeremy Holtz and Joe Dosch until Jan. 17, Henry Phillips and Sandro Icocolano from Jan. 20 to 24, Charles Fleischer from Jan. 27 to 31, and Rocky LaPorte and Ron Morey from Feb. 3 to 7. Wed.-Sun. at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Starting at $25. | harveystahoe.com

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

JAN. 14 | THURSDAY

AT THE LAKE

Axton & Company Cottonwood 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m. Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin HQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.Karaoke The Grid 9:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

In Stride Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Jason King Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Rigorous Proof’s Rock & Roll Rendezvous

St. James Infi rmary 9 p.m.Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.


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

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

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Jan. 19 | 8 p.m. | $22-$25Cargo | Reno, Nev.

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JAN. 15 | THURSDAY CONTINUED...

DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.

DJ Pauly D Lex Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & 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 & DanceQuinn Dahle Nugget Carson 7:30 p.m.“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Martin Lawrence

Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.World Dance Open Floor Comma Coffee 8 p.m.Re-No Comedy Showcase 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Quinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

JAN. 16 | SATURDAY

AT THE LAKE

Chi McClean Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Mike Badinger Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Tainted Love South Shore Room Harrah’s 7:30 p.m.Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Morris Day and The Time MontBleu 9 p.m.Skynnyn Lynnyrd Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Phutureprimitive, Love & Light,

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

DJ PartiesDJ Chango Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Rookies 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeHQ Center Bar MontBleu 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Stars of Nashville

Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Denver Saunders 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Jam Stain w/Treedom 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Brzowski and DJ Halo Studio on 4th 9 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.K Theory w/Motorhome Music,

Giant Fighting Robots 1 up Bar 10 p.m.Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ Spryte Edge Peppermill 10 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ MoFunk Roxy’s Eldorado 10 p.m.DJ Montague Eldorado Brew Brothers 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Peppermill Casino Edge 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke w/Darren Castle 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.Tim’s Aural Fetish Karaoke w/KJ Manny

3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m. Quinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JAN. 15 | FRIDAY

AT THE LAKE

Darcy & Lucas River Ranch 4 p.m.Walker Williams Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.“Meena’s Dream” Truckee High School 7 p.m.Dawn Oberg Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.Corky Bennett w/9th Street Band

Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.Dippin’ Sauce Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Joy and Madness, Peter Joseph Burtt and

Kingtide Olympic Valley Lodge 8 p.m.Take 2 Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Drinking With Clowns The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Conducting From the Grave w/Kennedy Veil,

Putrification by Fire SLT American Legion 9 p.m.Trey Stone Band Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Strange Weather Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.DJ 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.Escalade Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Dougie L Flight Restaurant and Bar 5 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

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

Reno Senior Center 7:30 p.m.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Voodoo Cowboys Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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.

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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 & DanceQuinn Dahle Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.“Xing Bridges” Brewery Arts Center 7 p.m.“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 17 | SUNDAY

AT THE LAKE

Atomic Pitons Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.One Sharp Mind Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Rak Dettleback

Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Big Head Todd & The Monsters

Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.“Late Night” Kowta & Stanzu

Red Room Crystal Bay Club 11 p.m.DJ 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.Desparados Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins

Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.Dustin Budish w/Reno Philharmonic Orchestra

Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.Joey Carmon Band Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Denver Saunders 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Audioboxx Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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 & Dance“Mi Vida Gitana” Reno Little Theater 2:30 p.m.

JAN. 18 | MONDAY

AT THE LAKE

Rak Dettleback Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.

Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.DJ PartiesGuest DJ Fat Cat Bar 8 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Himmel Haus 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

CW & Mr. Spoons Comma Coffee 12 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Open Mic & 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. 19 | 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/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.Keith Allen Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Dustin Budish w/Reno Philharmonic Orchestra

Pioneer Center 7:30 p.m.Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

JAN. 20 | WEDNESDAY

AT THE LAKE

All Them Witches Red Room Crystal Bay Club 9 p.m.DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Terrace Lounge Peppermill 6 p.m.Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Jason King Copa Sand Regency 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

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

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Madeon Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.George Pickard Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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.Open Mic Comedy Competition

3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Alfonso’s 8 p.m.

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

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

“We’re learning how to make it work. It’s been a slow process balancing the

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

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

So far, their e� orts have paid o� . � e band played 150 shows throughout the Paci� c Northwest in their � rst year and sold more than 1,000 copies of their four-track EP. � ey’re planning to tour more of the Western United States this year and will release their � rst full-length album in February.

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

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

“I grew up in a small town and I see creative people who don’t feel like they can dedicate their lives to sharing that creativ-ity. I want to show them that it is possible. Everyone wants meaning and purpose in life and if in some small way what I do en-courages other people to think ‘Wow, I can do that, too,’ that’s all I need,” said Rossi.

here are some who are born with an innate passion to create, a drive to share that passion with the world and the knowledge that it takes years of hard work and determination to make the dream a reality. � e members of Scratchdog String-band have set out to not only realize their own dreams, but to inspire others to chase their passions, too.

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

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

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

He describes their newest music as cont-emplative compared to their live shows as they’re learning to create a unique and cohe-sive sound from their diverse backgrounds.

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

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

STORY BY JENN SHERIDAN

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

Devil Makes Three

Reno Chamber Orchestra

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

Groove Foundry

Jan. 23 | 8 p.m. | FreeBar of America | Truckee

Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. & Jan. 24 | 2 p.m.Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

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

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

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Steven Lord Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Wunderlust Third Street Bar 9 p.m.Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.2 Chainz Jub Jub’s 12 a.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 & 11 p.m.DJ MoFunk Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 9 p.m.DJ I Harrah’s Reno 9 p.m.DJ Roni V NoVi Eldorado 9 p.m.DJ RickGee Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Country Music Nights

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.Boggan and guest DJs 1 up 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Edge Peppermill 1 a.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke w/Darren Castle Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Karaoke The Point 9 p.m.Karaoke Spiro’s Sports Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceWill C Carson Nugget 7:30 p.m.Sheep Dip 2016 Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.Steve Hytner Pioneer Underground 9 p.m.

JAN. 23 | SATURDAY

AT THE LAKE

Jacked Up Village at Squaw 2 p.m.Paul Covarelli River Ranch 4 p.m.Mike Badinger Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Dueling Pianos Breeze Bar Tahoe Biltmore 8 p.m.Groove Foundry Bar of America 8 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Jackie Dauzat Riva Grill 8 p.m.Scratchdog Stringband Divided Sky 9:30 p.m.DJ PartiesArty 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

Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 4 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Monique De Haviland Duo

Genoa Lake Golf Course 5 p.m.George Pickard Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nuggets Sparks 5 p.m.Talent Takes Flight Flight Restaurant & Bar 5 p.m.Corky Bennett Bavarian World 6 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Tom Miller Sassafras 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Rocky Taratelli & D Spiteri

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Francesca Dego

Nightingale Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.Paquita La Del Barrio

Grande Expo Hall Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Tany Jane Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Max Minardi 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.The Temptations Review w/Dennis Edwards

Atlantis 8 p.m.Stephen Lord Guitar Bar Boomtown 9 p.m.Zona Nortena 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Reggae Night Reuben’s Cantina 10 p.m.Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 10 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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.

Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.Karaoke The Point 8:30 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Open Mic Comedy Competition 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & Dance Drew Shafer & Damon Millard

Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JAN. 22 | FRIDAY

AT THE LAKE

Paul Covarelli River Ranch 4 p.m.Tuck Wilson Cedar House Pub Granlibakken 6 p.m.Lisa Marie Johnston Cottonwood 7 p.m.Live music 968 Park Hotel Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m.Steve & Tom Gar Woods 8 p.m.Groove Foundry Bar of America 8:30 p.m.Big Eyed Fish Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Chum Red Room Crystal Bay Club 10 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.George Pickard Guitar Bar Boomtown 5 p.m.Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Scarlet Verbs Flight Restaurant & Bar 5 p.m.Live music David Walley’s Hot Springs 6 p.m.Fourth Friday Session 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.Jamie Rollins Living the Good Life Lounge 8 p.m.Tany Jane Sapphire Lounge Harrah’s 8 p.m.Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 8 p.m.Max Minardi 3rd Street Lounge 8 p.m.Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.

JAN. 21 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE

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

L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.The Electric Jimmy’s Vinyl Hard Rock 9 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

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

RENO & BEYOND

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Erica Sunshine Lee Gilleys Nuggets Sparks 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.Tany Jane Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Show Ponies The Terrace Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Cook Book Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Melissa Dru Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ & Dancing Gilley’s Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.DJ Teddy P Aura Ultra Lounge Silver Legacy 8 p.m.DJ Trivia Singer Social Club 8 p.m.DJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 8:30 p.m.Country Music Night

Race & Sports Book Grand Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.


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JAN. 28 | THURSDAY AT THE LAKE

Bias & Dunn Cottonwood 7 p.m.L80’s music night Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Rustler’s Moon Bar of America 8 p.m.STS9 South Shore Room Harrah’s 8 p.m.Live music Rookies 9:30 p.m.Stan Charles Pastime Club 10 p.m.The Soul Rebels Crown Room Crystal Bay Club 10 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ David Aaron Opal Ultra Lounge MontBleu 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Kings Beach 8:30 p.m.Open Mic Alibi Ale Works 9 p.m.Lip Sync w/Dreu Murin

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

Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Westbound 50 Gilleys Nugget Sparks 5 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Tyler Stafford Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.Terri & Craig w/Mick Valentino Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Fred Gonzales Singer Social Lounge 7 p.m.Brownish Black Terrace Lounge Peppermill 7 p.m.Jimmy Malley & Jack Clifton

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Steel Pulse Cargo Whitney Peak Hotel 8 p.m.Stew Stewart Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Excision, FIGURE, Bear Grillz Knitting Factory 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

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

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

Sierra Resort 10 p.m.DJ Montague Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeKaraoke Club Cal Neva 8 p.m.Karaoke Bottom’s Up Saloon 9 p.m.Open Mic Comedy Competition 3rd Street Bar 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceShawn Halpin Pioneer Underground 8 p.m.

JAN. 27 | WEDNESDAY

AT THE LAKE DJ PartiesBass Heavy The Grid 10 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Mellow Fellow Truckee 8:30 p.m.Auld Dubliner 9 p.m.Theater, Comedy & DanceDevil Makes Three Montbleu 8:30 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Dave Leather Comma Coffee 12 p.m.John Shipley Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Russell Ketenjian Brugo’s Pizza 6 p.m.Caravan of Thieves

The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Eric Anderson Copa Sands Regency 6 p.m.Richie Ballerini & Lee Edwards

Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.Terri Campillo & Craig Fletcher

Glen Eagles 6:30 p.m.Stony Point Tour w/Demrick, DJ Hoppa,

Adlib, I.L.A.M PB&Js 7 p.m.Jaysen Goodnight Senior Trumpet Recital

Nightingale Concert Hall UNR 7 p.m.Corky Bennett Polo Lounge 7 p.m.Rick Metz Blues Jam 3rd Street Bar 7 p.m.Jazz Jam Sassafras 7 p.m.Josh Procaccini and Jenera Batten

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

Living the Good Life 7:30 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Left of Centre Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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 Infirmary 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.Open Mic Comedy Competition

3rd Street Bar 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.Caravan of Thieves The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Open Mic & 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. 26 | 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/Ryan Taylor

Mellow Fellow Truckee 8 p.m.Open Mic w/Lucas Arizu Fat Cat Bar & Grill 9 p.m.

RENO & BEYOND

Daniel Gaughan Genoa Lakes Golf Course 4 p.m.Kevin Tokarz Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Caravan of Thieves The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza

Carson City Community Center 7 p.m.DG Kicks Big Band 3rd Street Bar 8 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Black & Blues Jam Sidelines 8:30 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Be Like Max, Lizano Jub Jub’s 9 p.m.DJ PartiesDJ Bobby G Living the Good Life 6:30 p.m.DJ Chris English Brew Brothers Eldorado 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeTrey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke

Rum Bullions Silver Legacy 8 p.m.Karaoke West 2nd Street 8 p.m.

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 Hytner Pioneer Underground 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.Sheep Dip 2016 Nugget Sparks 8 p.m.

JAN. 24 | SUNDAY

AT THE LAKE

Scratchdog Stringband Homewood Mountain Resort 12 p.m.

DJ PartiesArty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 8 p.m.DJ Chris English Cabo Wabo Harvey’s 10 p.m.Open Mic & KaraokeOpen Mic Pastime Club 9:30 p.m.Karaoke w/Andrew The Grid 9:30 p.m. RENO & BEYOND

Sunday Jazz Wild River Grille 2 p.m.Reno Chamber Orchestra w/Francesca Dego

Nightingale Concert Hall 2 p.m.Gil Roxy’s Eldorado 4:30 p.m.Jaime Rollins Silver Baron Lounge Silver Legacy 6 p.m.The Robeys Guitar Bar Boomtown 6 p.m.The Socks The Terrace Peppermill 6 p.m.Platinum Cabaret Atlantis 8 p.m.Jonathan Barton Carson Valley Inn 8 p.m.Bobbie Reynon & Paul January

Roxy’s Eldorado 8:30 p.m.Cash Presley Brew Brothers Eldorado 10:30 p.m.DJ 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.

JAN. 25 | MONDAY AT THE LAKE

Burns Night Supper Bagpipes Cottonwood 7 p.m.Cash Only Band Cabo Wabo Harvey’s LT 9 p.m.

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A Blizzard of Beers“ The microbrew movement is taking hold across the

nation and Tahoe brewers have joined the frenzy.”

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FiftyFifty Brewery | Truckee� e brew crew at FiftyFifty knows that

patience is key to making the best beer they can. � ey’re known for their barrel-aged brews that take as long as six months to perfect. � eir Eclipse series begins with their award-winning Totality Imperial Stout, which is aged in an oak barrel and released once a year in December. � e result is a complex � avor that begins with hints of chocolate and oak � avor and ends with a lingering dry � nish. � eir regular lineup includes a range of goldens and wheats to hoppy ales and warm porters. � eir Leg Lifter Ale bene� ts the local Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society.

Great Basin Brewing Co. | Sparks & Reno

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

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

Lake Tahoe Brewing Company |Truckee, Reno, Carson City & Fernley

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

on’t settle for the same old mass- produced brew this winter. � e microbrew movement is taking hold across the nation and Tahoe brewers have joined the frenzy.

Cold Water Brewery | South Lake TahoePaying homage to iconic South Lake

Tahoe locations including Tahoe Cross IPA, named for the cross of snow seen on Mount Tallac, and Mr. Toads Wild Rye, named after the ass-kicker bike trail, Cold Water Brewery features eight rotating taps carefully crafted by brewmaster Ryan Parker. Fond of West Coast-style beer and German-style lagers, Parker gives back to the craft beer community through the Cold Water Home Brew Club. � e winter series of the CW Home Brew club culminates with a Best Brew Contest. � e winner has the honors of having their creating served in the brew house.

Cutthroat’s Saloon | Incline VillageCraft beer fans have a new reason to

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

The Brewery at Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

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

Alibi Ale Works | Incline VillageAlthough Alibi Ale Works is relatively

new to the craft beer scene in Tahoe, founders Rich Romo and Kevin Drake are no strangers to fermenting suds. Roughly 15 years of home brewing experience earns these guys the status of o� cial beer geeks and they’re excited to share their knowledge with the Tahoe community. Ten rotating taps feature a variety of beers ranging from session beers, celebrated for their light body and low alcohol content, to bold, experimental beers that will challenge your knowledge of good beer. Alibi Ale Works often hosts guest brews on tap, so locals have the chance to try beers from out of town and for those who don’t like beer a seasonal Kombucha is o� ered.

Mellow Fellow GastroPub | Kings Beach, Truckee & Reno

It’s not a brewery, but it is a beer connoisseur’s paradise. Forty rotating taps per location means you can visit over and over without ever sampling the same beer. Mellow Fellow has been known to feature rare, limited edition beers such as Pliney the Elder next to an array of lagers, IPAs, ciders and gluten-free options. If you’re looking for a mass-produced domestic beer, go somewhere else.

Stateline Brewery | StatelineLocated near the base of the Heavenly

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

Tahoe Mountain Brewery | Truckee & Tahoe City

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

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LOCAL FLAVOR TheTahoeWeekly.com

BY LOU PHILLIPS

Courtesy Gar Woods

The Ahi poke stack paired well with the NV Mumm Brut Sparkling Wine. | Courtesy Gar Woods

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

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

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

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

Napa at its � nest. � is wine was a rock star with the lamb chops with a lavender-honey glaze napped in a roasted garlic demi-glaze with a warm tomato couscous salad.

Dessert usually calls for a sweet wine, but not always, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pair one of our favorite chocolate matches, the luscious 2011 Stag’s Leap Petit Sirah, $19, with the Oreo-crusted mocha crunch ice cream. A perfect ending to a stellar experience.

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Dinner 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Overall, the wine list at Gar Woods focuses on new world favorites such as Rombauer, Duckhorn, Sonoma-Cutrer and Jordan. By the glass or bottle, pricing is quite reasonable with many choices between $30 and $50.

Gar Woods Is located at 5000 N. Lake Blvd.in Carnelian Bay and can be reached at (530) 546-3366. For more information, visit garwoods.com.

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier and his consulting business WineProwest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collec-tions. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or [email protected]. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more wine columns.

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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

KEY B : Breakfast BR : Brunch L : Lunch D : Dinner RA : Reservations Advised

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EL TORO BRAVO Mexican 10186 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3557 L D

FIFTYFIFTY BREWING CO. Upscale Pub 11197 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-BEER B L D

FULL BELLY DELI Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail Rd. (530) 550-9516 B L

JAX AT THE TRACKS Comfort Food 10144 West River St. (530) 550-7450 B L D

THE LODGE AT TAHOE DONNER American 12850 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 587-9455 BR D RA

MAKI ALI Sushi/Asian Fusion 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1144 L D

MARG’S WORLD TACO BISTRO World Flavors 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6274 BR L D

MARTHA’S KITCHEN Mexican/Italian 15628 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1425 L D

MARTY’S CAFE Cafe 10115 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8208 B L

MELLOW FELLOW Gastropub 10192 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 214-8927 L D

THE MILL JUICE SHOP Juice Bar 10825 Pioneer Trail, #100 (775) 745-1807 B L

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS California 10007 Bridge St. (530) 587-8688 L D RA

MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK Seafood 10087 West River St. (530) 582-5000 L D

PIANETA Italian 10096 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4694 D RA

PIZZA BAR Pizza 10164 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-8056 L D

PIZZA ON THE HILL Pizza 11509 Northwoods Blvd. (530) 582-9669 D

PIZZA SHACK Pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3456 L D

THE POUR HOUSE Wine Bar 10075 Jibboom St. (530) 550-9664

PJ’S BAR & GRILL (summer) N. California At Gray’s Crossing Golf Course (530) 550-5801 B L D

RED TRUCK Café At the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (530) 386-0257 B L

SANCHOS MEXICAN Mexican 11357 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-4847 B L D

SMOKEY’S KITCHEN BBQ 12036 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-4535 L D

SPICE Indian 11421 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 550-9664 L D

SQUEEZE IN American 10060 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-9184 B L

SUMMIT SWIRL Frozen Yogurt 11325 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 414-4080

SWEET’S HANDMADE CANDIES Dessert/Ice Cream 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6556

TACO STATION Mexican 11782 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8226 L D

TACOS JALISCO Mexican 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-1131 L D

THAI DELICACY Thai 11253 Brockway Rd. (530) 550-1269 L D

THAI NAKORN Thai 10770 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-0503 L D

TOGO’s Deli 11991 Brockway Rd. (Hwy. 267) (530) 550-7220 L D

TREAT BOX BAKERY Bakery/Ice Cream 11400 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-6554 B L D

TROKAY CAFE New American 10046 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-1040 B L D

TRUCKEE BAGEL COMPANY Bagels 11448 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 582-1852 B L D

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY Winery 10151 Brockway Rd. (530) 587-4626 L D

TRUCKEE TAVERN & GRILL New American 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-3766 D

TUFF BEANS Café 1005 Palisades Dr. (530) 587-5191 B

UNCORKED TRUCKEE Wine Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 550-9800

VILLAGE PIZZERIA Pizza 11329 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-7171 L D

THE WAGON TRAIN COFFEE SHOP American 10080 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7574 B L

WILD CHERRIES Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 582-5602 B L D

WONG’S GARDEN Chinese 11430 Deerfi eld Dr. (530) 587-1831 L D

ZANO’S Italian 11401 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-7411 L D

WEST SHORECHAMBER’S LANDING (summer) Calif. Café 6400 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-9190 L D

FIRESIGN CAFÉ American 1785 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-0871 B L

MOUNTAIN VIEW BBQ BBQ Homewood Mtn. Resort (530) 525-2992 L D

OBEXER’S GENERAL STORE Deli/Café 5300 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-6297 B L

PDQ DELI Deli 6890 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-7411 L D

SPOON New American 1785 West Lake Blvd. #5 (530) 581-5400 L D

SUNNYSIDE Variety Grill 1850 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7200 L D RA

SWISS LAKEWOOD European 5055 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5211 D RA

WA SHE SHU GRILLE (summer) Grill Meeks Bay Resort (530) 525-6946 L

WEST SHORE New American 5160 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-5200 L D

WEST SHORE MARKET Deli 1780 West Lake Blvd. (530) 583-7626 L D

WEST SIDE PIZZA Pizza 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-4771 D

WHERE WE MET Café/Gelato 7000 West Lake Blvd. (530) 525-1731

FOOD TRUCKSELECTRIC BLUE ELEPHANT Vegetarian/Vegan Facebook (530) 414-4836 L

HOT AND HEALTHY FOODS Crepes hotandhealthyfoods.com B L D

MTN ROOTS Eclectic Alpine Meadows base area B L

MTN ROOTS Eclectic The Village at Squaw B L

PHO REAL Modern Vietnamese Facebook (518) 637-4996

RED TRUCK Eclectic Facebook (530) 587-1394 L D

SOUPER WAGON Soup & Sanwiches Facebook (775) 240-9998 L D

SUPER SWIRL Ice Cream Facebook (775) 313-8689

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

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

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

Las Panchitas |MexicanServing fi ne Mexican food since 1975 and at Lake Tahoe since 1982, delicious Chinga-Lingas head the appetizer list. Authentic Chili Relleños are made from fresh-roasted chiles stuffed with jack cheese, and Fiesta Tostadas are created from a fl our tortilla with beans, ground beef, chile colo-rado, chile verde, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The Chicken, Shrimp and Sirloin Fajitas are enough for two.

8345 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach | Full bar with delicious margaritas | Dinners from $10.95 | All major credit cards accepted | (530) 546-4539

TAHOE CITY

Bacchi’s | Vintage SteakhouseSince 1932, this family owned restaurant has taken pride in serving family style Italian food in a checkered tablecloth setting with touches of Old Tahoe. Servers bring large tureens of minestrone soup, followed by a salad bowl for the table and a generous antipasto tray with some housemade delicacies. The menu has more than 40 selections including their renowned housemade ravioli. The large dining room easily seats big parties.

2905 Lake Forest Road (2 miles east of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28) | Dinner from 5:30 nightly | Bar opens at 4 p.m. | Extensive wine list and banquet room | (530) 583-3324

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El Toro Bravo |MexicanThis is outstanding Mexican cuisine with recipes that have made El Toro Bravo a favorite in Truckee for 25 years. Located in a quaint, old-time, Truckee house, with a friendly ambi-ence to go with your meal. Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topping the menu are tender Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Chimichangas, Tacoladas, Chili Relleños, Snapper Santa Cruz, Grilled Prawns and the unusual Oysters 444. Patio dining, weather permitting.

10816 Donner Pass Road, on the west end of Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Service from 11:30 a.m. | Full bar | VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover | (530) 587-3557

Pianeta | Italian CucinaOne of the Tahoe area’s best, Pianeta transports the palate with sophisticated, yet rustic Italian food in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The Antipasti features Bruschetta Olivata, Filet Mignon Carpac-cio, Housemade Grilled Saus-ages & Crab Cakes. Pianeta makes most pasta in house with dishes like Veal Meatballs with Pesto & Linguini Pasta, Chicken & Prosciutto Cannelloni with Porcini Cream Sauce & Ravioli della Casa.

10096 Donner Pass Road, along Commercial Row, downtown Truckee | Open for dinner nightly | Full bar and wine list | Happy Hour at the Bar Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. | (530) 587-4694

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Wine training classes offeredWine educator, sommelier and Tahoe

Weekly wine columnist Louis Phillips is o� ering Level 1 and Level 2 Sommelier training classes and certi� cations this winter through the School of Wine: America’s Wine Academy.

� e day-long classes may be taken separately or in sequence on Feb. 8 for Level 1 and March 14 for Level 2 and will be held at � e Chateau in Incline Village, Nev. Classes will cover all world wine regions, technical wine tasting, professional service skills, as well as grape growing and winemaking. Lead instructor is Level 3 Sommelier Phillips. To register or for more information, call (775) 544-3435.

Winemaker dinnersPlumpJack Cafe will host winemaker

dinners on Jan. 28, featuring Truchard Vineyards; on Feb. 25, featuring locally made spirits and California fare; and on March 31, featuring � e Brewing Lair. � e winemaker dinners will start seating at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Additionally, a new Chef ’s Four-Course Tasting Menu that can be paired with wine for an additional fee has been added and is available in the dining room every night. | RSVP plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com

River Ranch expands optionsRiver Ranch has expanded its menu

and the happy hour o� erings this winter. Winter Happy Hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Pub from Sunday to Friday with

special reduced prices for beers, wines and the cocktail of the day, as well as bar appetizers. Excludes holiday periods.

On Wild Winter Wednesdays until 6 p.m. expect bar games, ra� es, a live DJ and Happy Hour specials. On � ursdays, ask for the half-price wine list. On Fridays and Saturdays in the Pub, there will be live music from 4 to 7 p.m. For a list of upcoming musical acts, visit the Web site. | riverranchlodge.com

Squaw Alpine cooks up a storm � is winter, a storm of culinary exper-

iences will be o� ered at Squaw Alpine. After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises at 5 p.m., Moonlit Snowshoe Tour and Dinner at the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows will be o� ered on Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and 14 and March 5.

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

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

Warm up this winter with whiskey from Dickel and Bulleit, featuring handcrafted food pairing from the West Shore café with a Whiskey Dinner on Jan. 14. The dinner features fi ve unique whiskey cocktails alongside a four-course meal pre-pared by resident Chef De Cuisine Manuel “Manny” Baez. Guests will also have the option to upgrade their dinner package by purchasing an additional whiskey fl ight for $25, which will include fi ve extra whiskey tastings.

Chef Baez, a Dickel and Bulleit Brand ambassador, and West Shore’s bar man-ager, Lynne Jackson, will be available to answer whiskey and menu questions, in addition to offering their expertise on tasting and profi le notes for every dish.

Reservations will be accepted by calling (530) 525-5200 or in-person at the West Shore café. Seats for the dinner are $80 per person. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. | RSVP westshorecafe.com

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inter, for a change from the last few years, has really been looking much more like the winters the Sierra is known for. It’s dumping as I write this. And, as we all know, with snow comes houseguests. So what’s going to happen tomorrow morn-ing when everyone in the house all wants breakfast at the same time so they can all get to the slopes for that � rst powder run?

� is is one way to feed lots of people in a short amount of time with everyone being able to eat at the same time and, no, I’m not talking about cereal. I’m talking about a great bacon, egg and cheese sand-wich that can even be made to travel well.

I know what you’re thinking: How in the heck can you make eight or 10 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches and have them all come out at the same time? Most toast-ers alone will foil the plan due to the fact they can probably only toast four slices of bread or mu� n halves at a time. � en, there is also the problem of cooking all those eggs. Frying that many eggs alone will take an hour when you only have one or two pans that the eggs won’t stick to. Oh yea, and who has a skillet large enough for maybe 20 pieces of bacon?

Poach the eggsOK, so here we go. � e � rst key is to

poach and not fry the eggs. First, � ll a large pan with cold water with a few ice cubes thrown in. � is is to stop the eggs from cooking so they don’t come out like little golf balls. If you have assembly help and are poaching in the morning, you can skip the water bath, and give them a quick rinse under hot water to rinse o� the white foam that accumulates, and spoon onto a rag or paper towel to absorb the water before placing on the sandwich. Break the eggs into a couple of bowls to avoid any shells ending up in the sandwiches.

Bring the water to a low boil with a few drops of vinegar added to hold the whites together. Add the eggs one at a time to the water. If the eggs separate too much, add a little more vinegar. You will prob-ably need to keep adjusting the burner a little hotter as you add the eggs to keep the water at that low boil. � e low boil bubbles will curl the whites up around the yolks and helps keep the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once all the eggs are in the water, you will have to probably turn the burner back down a little to avoid a hard boil. Depending on how many eggs you drop into the water, the � rst eggs will be close to done when you drop the last egg in.

Use a slotted spoon and gently lift the eggs out giving them a gently touch for � rmness. If you’re going to be taking them to go, you will want them a little � rmer so they don’t ooze all the yolk out. By the way, if you are poaching a lot of eggs, you can use your roasting pan to insure they � t. Also, you can poach the eggs the night before, keep them in a cold water bath in the refrigerator and reheat in the morning by dropping them into hot or low boiling water while the bacon is cooking.

Use biscuits � e second hint is to use some of those

� akey pop and fresh biscuits. Cook them all together on a sheet pan and they are all done at the same time. � ey are light and � aky and are great for breakfast sandwich-es. You can easily split them open lined up on the counter, and place a slice of cheese on each bottom while the bacon is cooking and you’re reheating the eggs.

Cook the bacon in the ovenLastly, cook the bacon by lying out on

sheet pans with parchment paper and cooking in the oven as soon as the biscuits are done. Most ovens will have two or even three shelves, so the bacon cooks at the same time. Just be careful because the lower rack will cook faster and you don’t want to burn any bacon.

Once the bacon is done, all that needs to be done is break each piece in half as you place over the cheese. Go right down the line of sandwiches with the bacon and then spoon an egg onto a towel to absorb the water, place on the bacon and follow up by placing the tops on. Ketchup is, of course, optional. Enjoy.

Smitty is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh 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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