Labor Day Art Show in Downtown Truckee

Venture into Downtown Truckee for the Labor Day Art Show

Artists from throughout the West will be displaying their artwork in Historic Downtown Truckee Labor Day weekend September 5-7. Bridge Street will be made in to a pedestrian plaza full of wonderful artists’ booths. Local artists, Elizabeth and Olaf Carmel of the Carmel Gallery will have a special outdoor display just outside the gallery. Check out this fun event, which is sponsored by Pacific Fine Arts and the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association.

I-80 Road Closure/Detour Alert

Truckee Traveller Alert…

Attention I-80 travellers! Cal Trans has major road work scheduled on Interstate 80 from the end of March until the end of November 2009. Click here to check out the Cal Trans Travel Restrictions Calendar and Detours.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that Interstate 80 (I-80) will be subject to nighttime closures from Tuesday, March 31 through Monday, November 30. The closures will be in effect between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. (10 a.m. on weekends) and may occur seven days a week. Closure schedules may vary throughout the construction season.

2009 Cross Country Ski Junior Olympics

Once again, the Cross Country Ski Junior Olympics are coming to Truckee, CA. All events will be held at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center on Donner Summit located right off of I-80.

Training for the Nordic events starts on Thursday March 5th and the Opening Ceremonies will be held at The Truckee High School on Sunday March 8th from 3:00 to 4:45 P.M.

Race Events are scheduled as follows:

Monday, March 9th:  Sprint Competition
Wednesday, March 11th: Freestyle Competition
Friday, March 13th: Classic Competition
Saturday, March 14th: Relay Competition

Closing Ceremonies: Saturday, March 14th, 7:00 P.M. at Truckee High School.

This is a very exciting event with tremendous energies expended by athletes, staff and volunteers. It is a “must see” event. Come and cheer on the athletes that travel from far and near or lend a hand and volunteer. Truckee did such a good job in 2005 that the games have come back again this year!

The 33rd Annual Great Ski Race 2009

You don’t want to miss The Great Ski Race on Sunday, March 1st. This 30 kilometer (almost 18.5 miles) race goes from Tahoe City to Truckee, climbs 1200 feet over Starratt Pass and along Sawtooth Ridge and boasts beautiful and breathtaking views of the Sierra Crest and Lake Tahoe.

The race is for EVERYONE. Skiers range from some of the best Nordic racers in the country to recreational skiers and children too! Come dressed in the latest gear or come in a costume – either way you’ll fit right in. This is a great extravaganza, a celebration of community with a fabulous party at the end.

The race starts at 9 am at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City. Pre-registration has ended but you can still register in person on Friday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM), Saturday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), or Sunday (race day) up until 8:30 AM at the Tahoe Cross Country ski area. Cost: $65.

The Great Ski Race is the primary fundraising event for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, an all volunteer group focused on conducting fast, safe rescues and educating the public on winter safety.  Your participation in the race enables the team to achieve these goals.

One-On-One SKI COACHING with ROBBIE HUNTOON

At Squaw Vally Institute’s recent fundraiser, “A Toast to Tahoe Skiing”,  A Day of Skiing with Robbie Huntoon was auctioned at $1400 a day!

Ski with a Pro – Robbie Huntoon

 

Put Robbie’s 25 years of Real Estate experience to use and get his 50 years of Skiing experience!

• Former National Mogul Champ & Ranked #3 in the World
• Coached 4 Olympians
• Featured in 9 Warren Miller Ski Movies

If you buy, sell or refer a friend that closes a real estate transaction with Robbie, you and/or your friend will receive one day of free ski coaching with Robbie Huntoon.

(This offer valid through Winter 2010)

Truckee Community Chorus – Holiday Songs & Sing Along

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College
~ presents ~
Songs of the Holidays and Community Sing Along.

The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College, directed by Susan K. Horst and Chris Nelson, will present two holiday concerts: December 6th at the Truckee High School Theatre and December 7th at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley. Both concerts will begin at 4pm. The featured choral composition is “Gloria” by the noted contemporary English composer, John Rutter, accompanied by UNR’s Brass and Percussion ensemble. The balance of the program features contemporary composers Morton Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre and Holiday classic choral literature.

General admission $10. Students with ID and Children are free. Tickets are available at Sierra College in Truckee, “Sassafras” in the Safeway Shopping Center, at the door or Online at www.squawvalleyinstitute.com

Warren Miller’s “CHILDREN OF WINTER” Premier at MontBleu Resort

IT’S NOT TOO LATE ….CATCH WARREN MILLER’S 59TH EPIC SKI MOVIE.

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE PREMIER AT MONTBLEU RESORT!

WHEN: Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.
TIME: Shows start at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:30 PM
WHERE: MontBleu Resort in the showroom
TICKETS: Available at Sports LTD, MontBleu and online at www.MontBleuResort.com
COST: $12 in advance and $14 at the door.

 

Warren Miller’s “Children of Winter” at Crystal Bay Casino

Warren Miller’s 59th movie, “Children of Winter” proves to be a big hit among ski movie experts! Amazing photography, awesome locations, daring and inspiring skiers and boarders. This show is fun for the whole family. Intermission drawing includes lift tickets to Northstar and great gear from Dave’s Skis & Boards.

Q: Why should people come out to Crystal Bay Casino to catch the showing of “Children of Winter?”

A: The people, the scene and the entire vibe, and of course the movie. But the entire scene is so fun and positive. It’s great reuniting with ‘winter friends’ again. I’m sure I’m not alone. There are people I only see during winter, on the hill or maybe at various movie premiers. It’s a great time to catch up and collectively ‘think snow.’

Warren Miller Ski Movie Premier / Thanksgiving Weekend / Crystal Bay Casino

You don’t want to miss out on Warren Miller’s 59th incredible ski movie “CHILDREN OF WINTER”. Outrageous locations, incredible photography, meticulous production and some of the world’s best, most daring and acclaimed skiers and boarders. Fun for the whole family. Chances to win ski tickets, gear and other goodies! Read an interview with Daron Rahlves about “Children of Winter”.

Thanksgiving Weekend North Lake Tahoe / Truckee Premier:

 North Lake Tahoe / Truckee Premier:
       When: Friday & Saturday; Nov. 28 & 29 (Two shows each night)
       Where: Crystal Bay Club
       Time: 6:30 PM & 9:15 PM 
       Tickets: $12 at ALL Dave’s Skis & Boards (Truckee, Squaw valley, Tahoe City and Kings Beach),Crystal Bay Club

Ski Resorts 08 – 09 / Projected Opening Dates Update!

North Lake Tahoe’s four major ski resorts are waiting for winter to deliver snow! Pending conditions and weather the projected opening dates for Winter ’08 – ’09 are as follows:

Squaw Valley USA              Saturday, November 22, 2008 ?????

Northstar-at-Tahoe          Wednesday, November 26, 2008
“Eyes set for November 26th. Scheduled opening day is set for the day before Thanksgiving (weather and conditions permitting)”.

Alpine Meadows                Saturday, December 6, 2008
“With consideration for Mother Nature’s decision to arrive fashionably late, Alpine has a new opening date.  Now with the temperatures dropping and snow making underway, we want to give you the conditions you have come to expect from Alpine Meadows.  So, to the snow Gods, do a snow dance, wash your car, and put that deck furniture back out!  Stay connected for the latest snow word”.

Sugar Bowl                        Thursday, November 27, 2008

Enjoy and have a fun-filled and safe winter!