North Lake Tahoe Recreation Update
Published on Feb 14, 2012 - 7:15:14 AM
Feb. 13, 2012 - North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting 4 to 12 inches of new snow at their upper elevations over the last 24 hours. More snow is in the forecast through Wednesday then clearing with a chance of snow predicted for the weekend. Highs will be in the 40s with lows in the teens.
Resorts and Towns' Update: North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are offering great ski deals. Check out Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadow's Tahoe Super 2, which offers two unrestricted days of skiing and riding at either resort for just $49 per day. This is a limited time offer, available through Friday, February 17.
The West Shore Caf? in Homewood is celebrating Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14, with special shared plates, including Menu Aphrodisiacs, four-courses of romantic-inspired options, such as kissing tempura prawns or baked oysters, filet with truffle potato puree and chocolate fondue. $100/couple.
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts a 2-mile Sweetheart Sunset Snowshoe Hike (with wine and cheese) Tuesday, February 14, 4-6 p.m., at the Tahoe Meadows Trailhead, just off the Mt. Rose Highway (Hwy. 431).
The Alpenglow Sports Lake Tahoe Winter Film Series concludes Thursday, February 16 with world-renown adventure climber Mike Libecki who will host a presentation to the most remote corners of the climbing world. This event is free and held at Sawtooth Ridge Caf? in Tahoe City. Dinner specials will start at 5:30 p.m. A raffle will also be available.
The Rat Pack is coming home! The Cal Neva Resort & Spa in Crystal Bay, a historic playground for legendary singer and business operator Frank Sinatra and friends, is hosting "The Rat Pack: A Tribute Live from Vegas" Friday, February 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $27/person the day of the show.
Northstar California is offering its popular First Tracks program Saturday, February 18. Guests meet at 7:30 a.m. with guides accompanying them to the Tahoe Zephyr Express to the top of Backside and Lookout Mountain with runs to themselves before the lifts open to the public. Cost is $80/person and includes a full breakfast. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance.
The 4th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala, a benefit for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, takes place Saturday, February 18, 5:30-11 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. More than 300 guests are expected and will be greeted with a Hollywood-style red carpet entry. Tickets are $150/person.
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn in Olympic Valley continues its Winter Winemaker Series Thursday, February 23, 5:30-9:30 p.m., with Bardessono Vineyards. Guests can mingle with the winemaker and enjoy sips by the glass, flight or paired with PlumpJack's special Chef's Tasting Menu.
In Incline Village, the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences hosts "Two Billion Cars: Driving Towards Sustainability" Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. Dr. Dan Sperling and Dr. Tom Turrentine will present their insight about current strategies and research, as well as views of the rapidly evolving transportation and energy solutions of the future. Cost is a $10 donation/person.
The Rahlves' Banzai Tour, considered the world's premier big mountain freeskiing meets skier/boarder-cross experience, is becoming one of the region's most popular spectator events. The four-stop event hits North Lake Tahoe February 23-24 at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, continues at Squaw Valley for the KT-22 Banzai (March 3-4) and concludes at Sugar Bowl with the Silver Belt Banzai (March 10-11) when event organizer and former U.S. World Cup and Olympic ski racer Daron Rahlves will compete in the "Super Final."
Mark your calendar for North Lake Tahoe's SnowFest, the largest winter carnival West of the Mississippi, March 2-11. Many events are free and open to the public, including Opening Ceremonies with on-mountain fireworks, hometown parades and ice carving extravaganzas.
The North Lake Tahoe Express daily airport shuttle service is available to and from North Lake Tahoe and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The shuttle runs from 3:30 a.m. until midnight. Fees are $40 per person, one-way, and $75 round trip. Discounts are available for groups of two or more. Reservations are required and can be made four hours in advance.
For a snapshot of upcoming special events, as well as recreational activities of recent scenes, go to www.GoTahoeNorth.com and click on the web video for the North Tahoe Minute.
North Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours from the Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from the San Francisco International Airport. For lodging reservations and event details, call North Lake Tahoe at 1-877-949-3286 or visit www.GoTahoeNorth.com. Visitor information centers are located at 380 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.
The North Lake Tahoe Recreation Update is part of a partnership between the North Lake Tahoe Visitors Bureaus, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau and the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. The combined efforts of both entities are aimed to further promote North Lake Tahoe as a premier, year-round destination
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