Alpenglow Mountain Festival-Winter

We are in the midst of one of the most comprehensive and fun winter festivals that is hosted in Tahoe; the Alpenglow Mountain Festival​-Winter. The festival is focused on exploring some of the best human-powered activities that the Tahoe area has to offer. This is the fifth year of the festival that showcases more than 75 events that are designed for beginner and intermediate mountain recreation enthusiasts. The diverse offerings include back-country skiing and splitboarding, cross country skiing snowshoeing, natural history, yoga, live music, educational workshops, social gatherings, back-country cooking, dog friendly events, winter astronomy events and much more.
  

The festival started on February 17th and runs through the 25th. The lineup of events covers many different disciplines and is an excellent way to get into or learn about activities that are "off the beaten path". The best and most unique aspect of the festival is that many of the events are free for participants.
  

A major highlight event of the festival is Nachspektakel, a European-inspired uphill ski touring event. The evening starts at 4pm taking you on an uphill skinning adventure to the top of a mountain to enjoy Lake Tahoe views and a backcountry bonfire. The star-filled sky surrounds as participants enjoy a three-course mountaintop meal. Don’t miss this special night in the Tahoe backcountry.

Click here for full details on Alpenglow Mountain Festival and don’t miss out on the Alpenglow Mountain Festival Summer from June 16th – 24th, 2018.

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Alibi Ale Works

This building in downtown Truckee on the corner of Bridge Street and Jibboom Street holds a long history dating back to the 1940’s. What was "Coffey’s Garage" has since been home to a couple of banks and a Crossfit gym. Locals are excited about the latest business taking charge of this building. Alibi Ale Works is now open with an entirely updated interior offering a comfortable gathering space. Having roots in the area, this is the second location for Alibi. Their Incline Village location has been in operation since 2014 after a Kickstarter campaign in 2012. Now, adding a special something to downtown Truckee, Alibi is serving up 22 draft beers daily, delicious food bites and live music. 

BeerThere is a constant rotation of beers on draft with 22 offerings each day. Every beer is made with 100% Lake Tahoe water. Whether it is dark, light, hoppy or sour, each one has a delicious character. I tried the nitro beer on draft that day. It was the Coconut Brown that surprisingly had a of flavors in the smooth nitro cream.
  

FoodThe specialty here is nachos. Love nachos? With 7 different varieties to choose from, be prepared for your idea of nachos to be turned upside-down. Start with the Korean nachos and finish off with the s’mores nachos! Small bites are also offered like cheese, olives and a vegetable platter.
  

MusicMusic is offered multiple nights a week with everything from mellow solo artists to high energy bands that will get the crowd out on the dance floor. I am excited to experience this new music venue myself with room to move and great bands like locals Coburn Station and Muzicka, a 16 piece folk band from Czech Republic.
 

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Wanderlust at Squaw Valley

July 20 – 23, 2017

Back for the 9th year, Wanderlust is a four day festival based out of Squaw Valley, CA.  This is a one-of-a-kind event that lets you choose how to find your happy or “true north" right here in the center of the natural beauty that surrounds us.  The 4 day event offers 4 different components.  When mixed together as you choose, it’s time for a weekend of inspiration. 

Yoga and Meditation

Whether you are a beginner or well-seasoned yogi, you’ll have an ideal day at Wanderlust.  Meditation sessions occur daily, and a wide range of yoga classes are offered all day in many different settings.  Relax in the studio with vinyasa flow or yin classes.  Branch out and challenge yourself with paddle boarding or aerial yoga.  Whatever you choose, you will be learning from the worlds best instructors. 

Live Music

Headlining music this year features Little Dragon, DJ Drez, Lettuce and Ron Artis II + The Truth. Listen, dance and enjoy the sounds in to the night with likeminded people.  The deep sounds of the music combined with the towering mountain backdrop makes for an unforgettable experience.

Adventure

Get out into your surroundings.  Expert guides will be hosting trail runs, peaceful sunset hikes, electrifying bike excursions, stand up paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe and downhill mountain bike adrenaline sessions.

Learn

Immerse yourself in the inspiring ideas of thought-leaders at Wanderlust Speakeasy.  These are focused on intimate and casual lectures covering a variety of topics from health to politics to personal empowerment.  

Food

The food co-op is a place for the best local vendors with offerings like superfood smoothies, kombucha and on the go food. Don’t miss out on the Farm-to-Table dinners offered.  A chance to enjoy a delectable organic meal with friends and panoramic views at the top of High Camp at Squaw. 

The Wanderlust venue is open to everyone in the Village at Squaw Valley.  All classes, speakers and music will require a ticket.  Tickets range from $20 for a one day music ticket to $505 for the full package of a 4-day experience.  

From Moscow to Vienna to Brooklyn, Wanderlust is taking the “true north” around the world.  We are lucky to have this in our back yard.  Take advantage this weekend and experience what everyone is talking about.  

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Made in Tahoe Festival

The Made in Tahoe Festival is full of the happy outdoor, adventure, creative vibe that the Tahoe lifestyle embraces. This two day event takes place in The Village at Squaw Valley and is free for all to enjoy.

There are 3 stages that will host local entertainment throughout the day. From 11am – 7pm on Saturday and 11am – 5pm on Sunday local bands, singers, theatrical and dance performances will fill the Village with lively energy. The Truckee Dance Factory will perform at 1pm each day with their captivating performances that encourage the audience to get moving.

Jewelry, furniture, clothing, artwork, bath & body products, skis, bikes and services will all be represented as part of the more than 100 vendors that will be participating in this year’s event. Pottery from Alanna Hughes Pottery is one of my favorites or Hawk & Field jewelry and lotions. Another local favorite all around is Truckee Love where you can show your support for the area with a shirt, hat or souvenir. You will find a large selection of one of a kind products all in one place.

Getting hungry yet? Local food vendors will be on hand with tasty treats like dessert or savery crepes from Crepe Hearts, beer from Alibi Ale Works, pizza and sushi from Starkey’s food truck and more. There are also the food choices at Squaw Valley like Fireside Pizza or Mountain Nectar.
 

At the base of Squaw looking up at the majestic peaks above, it’s the ideal place to be celebrating Tahoe mountain life and culture.

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Winter Wondergrass Tahoe Festival

March 31 – April 2, 2017

Winter Wondergrass is a fun filled 3 day weekend packed with live music, craft beer, wines, spirits and good vibes. Located at the base of Squaw Valley under the towering tram face, there will be an outdoor main stage and two heated side stages. The event features amazing bands like Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, and locally raised Dead Winter Carpenters and many more. Need a break from all that dancing? Sit back and enjoy beer sampling from over 15 California breweries daily from 2pm – 5pm. Local food vendors will be serving up everything from vegetarian fare to BBQ. This is not only for adults, there is a kid tent that will have face painting, hula hooping and an ongoing dance party.
 

   

Some additional events worth checking out are "Tram to Table" and "Grass After Dark". Tram to Table includes a live band in each tram car for the trip up to High Camp during cocktail hour and includes a locally sourced family meal up top with more live music. Truly a unique experience with breathtaking views everywhere you look. Grass After Dark consists of later night bluegrass shows at smaller venues both at Squaw Valley and Tahoe City.
 

Now in it’s third year, Winter Wondergrass has a heavy emphasis on sustainability and zero waste along with supporting local nonprofits. This was a sold out event the last two years and just keeps getting better. Mix and match the events or participate in the whole weekend but get your tickets now!

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Kid-O-Rama

Kid-O-Rama

Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows

Saturday, February 18th – Saturday, February 25

It’s good to be a kid at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows for President’s week.  Kid-O-Rama is a week of non-stop fun for kids of all ages.  Squaw will attract families with activities like the sky jump trampolines, the climbing wall in the tram building, mini snowmobiles and snow tubing at Snow Ventures, a pool and hot tub perched atop the mountain at 8200 feet and of course world class ski lessons.  

The fun will be super-sized as Kid-O-Rama takes over.  Every day in the Village there will be a Kids Game & Craft Room open from 10am to 10pm featuring games like ping pong, crafts, and ski movies with popcorn.

The highlight of the week will be Big Truck Day on Monday, February 20th at Squaw Valley and Tuesday, February 21st at Alpine Meadows.  Big machinery like snow groomers, snowmobiles, fire trucks and snow plows will gather at the bottom of the mountain.  The big trucks will be on display all day for viewing and kids can sit in many of the vehicles and see just how big they are.  Truckee’s own Big Truck Hat Co is hosting an on-site sewing bar where guests can custom pick threads and patches to create a one-of-a-kind hat right on the spot.  After the hat is made, there is more to do like face painting and enjoying a nice warm cookie in the afternoon.  Now that’s a good way to spend the day.

Another fun event for everyone is Cats & Dogs on Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25 at 4:30pm.  The snow cats (grooming machines) and dogs from the Squaw Valley Avalanche Rescue Team will meet at the base of the Funitel at the end of the day.  Groomers and their operators will show kids the machines and let them sit in the drivers seat.  The dogs will be be there for guests to meet, pet and take photos with.  

Each weekend day ends with live music on the Village stage and the KT Base Bar.  It is sure to be a good week with lots of new snow to enjoy in the forecast.   

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World Cup at Squaw Valley

World Cup at Squaw Valley

For the first time in 19 years, the World Cup will return to California. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will host the Audi FIS World Cup on March 9, 2017. Race events held will consist of a Woman’s Giant Slalom on Friday, March 10th and Woman’s Slalom on Saturday, March 11. The races will be held on the Red Dog face with a finish corral adjacent to the base of the lift. To see the racers fly down this world class hill will be exhilarating. Young ski racers from everywhere can look up at their role models as they fly down the course. Squaw Valley was host to racing in the 1960 Winter Olympics and 1968 World Cup. Keep and eye out for local favorite and Olympic gold medalist, Julia Mancuso as she represents USA and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in both race events. Each day will end with an Official FIS Award Ceremony and we hope to see Mancuso on the podium!

The 2 races are center stage for the weekend but there are other events built around the World Cup that will be fun. Thursday, March 9th is the community kickoff parade through The Village at Squaw Valley followed by music and a welcome party for all racers and spectators. Ready to meet your favorite US Ski Team member? Friday afternoon at 4pm is the US Ski Team Poster Signing at the KT Base Bar. Stick around Friday night for live music and fireworks at 8pm all taking place at the KT Base Bar. All weekend you will have the chance to see featured products and promotions in the Village at Squaw Valley.

Click here for a list of all events.

This is a great testament to the entire Tahoe region. More from the press release below:
“Squaw is probably going to be the most difficult GS on the tour next year for the ladies,” said Atle Skårdal, FIS chie race director for the ladies’ Alpine World Cup. “It is a very, very technical and difficult hill, which we’re excited about. It seems to be a really keen organizing committee that is proactive in developing something memorable for everybody. Like Killington, it’s not a long-term deal with Squaw for the moment, but you don’t know what’s going to happen in the future. The production of a really great event has to be the motivation for these organizing committees."

The weekend-long events will welcome thousands of spectators and fans to North Lake Tahoe. The entire community will play host to ski racing enthusiasts, aspiring young skiers and media from around the world. The event will be broadcast across America on NBC and NBCSN, and will be seen during primetime evening hours in Europe as well as across the globe, highlighting athletic talent and the Squaw Valley destination.

"From perfect bluebird days and adrenaline pumping trails to luxurious resorts and cool après ski vibes, winter in The Golden State is like nowhere else in the world," said Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta. "The 2017 Alpine World Cup will put an international spotlight on one of California’s most majestic ski destinations and showcase the high altitude thrills and laid-back lifestyle that make for a snow experience that is uniquely Californian."

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Wanderlust Festival

Squaw Valley is bringing back one of the most sought after yoga retreats in the world.  With 108 stops around the world in 2016, the Tahoe area is lucky to have Wanderlust in our backyard.   Thursday, July 14th is the start date for this four day event that celebrates yoga, mediation, music, nature and camaraderie.  Give yourself a gift and spend the weekend in the powerful and pristine setting of Squaw Valley with some of the world’s best yoga and wellness teachers and top musical acts. 

The options for the weekend are endless and you can mold your experience any way you choose.  Your weekend will be filled with hikes, runs, biking, yoga, meditation, learning lectures, local foods, local artisans, live music and more.  Tickets are on sale for music only, individual day tickets and 3 day or 4 day weekend tickets.  Once you have a ticket, look into add-ons for activities such as stand up paddle boarding, aerial yoga or whitewater rafting.  

However you plan it, this event will leave you better than when you arrived.  Whether you’re  a master yogi or trying your first class, this is the place make it all happen.  Ready to try something new?  How about acroyoga, kombucha making or a tribal marking class?  Go home feeling recharged, refreshed and full of life.  

WanderlustSquaw Valley, CA Thursday, July 14th – Sunday, July 17th

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Truckee Thursdays 2016

Truckee Thursdays 2016

What has come to be one of Truckee’s signature events starts this Thursday, June 9th. Truckee Thursdays is an event that closes down Donner Pass Road in old town Truckee and brings the whole community out to enjoy warm summer nights.  Artisan vendors line the middle of the street with a wide array of art, clothing, jewelry, candles, soaps and artisan delicacies.  
 
The downtown shops also stay open late to participate in the street activities.  Look for specials, additional entertainment or food and beverage offerings at the local shops on Thursday nights. 

On the west side of the Visitors Center are food stations and tables for outdoor dining. What do your taste buds desire?  Sushi, hamburgers, tacos, pulled pork, lobster rolls and ice cream are all an option.  While you sit and enjoy your dinner, let the kids play on the bouncy house or challenge a friend to a hula hoop match.  On the east side of the visitors center is live music and a beer garden.  Grab a beverage, sit back and enjoy or get out and dance.  This week the Deadlies will be playing sounds of California surf scene and roadhouse honkytonk music.  

New this year is a shuttle service, to and from the event from all Truckee neighborhoods including Northstar and Squaw Valley.  

Don’t miss this very fun and social community event.  

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Truckee ThursdaysHistoric Downtown TruckeeThursdays: June 9 – August 185:00pm – 8:30pm

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