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One of the things that makes Tahoe and Truckee the wonderful places they are is The Great Ski Race. After having to cancel last year due to a lack of snow, the race is back for it’s 37th rendition this year.
At 9:00 am on March 3rd, the first of a number of waves of skiers will set off from Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area near Tahoe City. The fastest racer will fly over Starratt Pass and make the 30 kilometer jaunt to Cottonwood Lodge just above downtown Truckee in about one hour and ten minutes. Lots of top skate skiers will race to the finish in under two hours, determined to show themselves that they still got it. On the other hand, there are a large group of skiers who are just out to enjoy the day, they stop at the two soup stations along the route to enjoy a snack, and then saunter on down to the finish line. The last of the nearly 1000 racers may take five hours or more to reach the final steep hill before the finish.
Sure, The Great Ski Race is a big cross-country ski race, the biggest in the Western United States in fact, but more importantly it is a great community event. Many skiers do it every year, trying to best their previous times, or those of their friends. For others, they’ve been hearing about it for years, and have finally determined that this will be the year. The party at the end is a raucous celebration of winter, and for many the highlight of the day.
And it’s all for a good cause. The Great Ski Race is the major fundraiser for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team. Those are the guys and gals that head out into blizzards to rescue lost skiers or whomever else made a wrong turn or found some bad luck at the wrong time. They have saved a lot of lives and the race helps give them the equipment and resources they need to keep their operation running smoothly and effectively. For more information go to www.thegreatskirace.com
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It’s here, the Christmas season! In between the company parties, dance performances, ski races and get togethers with friends and family, there are also some uniquely Tahoe/Truckee events available this season that you may want to check out:
December 19-The Incline Library is holding a Christmas Story Time and Party from 4-5 pm for all ages. (775) 832-4130
December 20-Northstar’s Noel Nights. Ice skating, pictures with Santa, fire pits, smore’s, The Great Basin Carolers, sleigh rides and lots more at all the shops, including a book signing with local 12 year old writer Eleanor Hamilton www.Northstarcalifornia.com
December 22-Squaw Valley Institute presents Bethany Hamilton, the Hawaiian teenager whose arm was bitten off by a shark while surfing. Her inspiring story of how she got back up on her board was the basis of the movie, Soul Surfer. www.squawvalleyinstitute.org
December 23-Holiday Kick Off party, Celebrate the opening of the new Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, which will provide cross-country skiing and sledding on the grounds of the Tahoe City Golf Course. The party will include a family style dinner, games, music and a visit from Santa. (530) 583-3796 ext 21
January 1st-New Year’s Day Breakfast, Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area. Wind down from the holiday festivities with an on-trail breakfast from 10-11:30 am. www.tahoexc.org
So Ho. Ho. Ho.
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Here is what’s coming up in the week ahead in the Truckee/Tahoe area….
The annual Women’s Wellness Weekend is Nov. 10 and 11. Take some time for yourself – be inspired, relax and learn. To learn more please go to http://www.granlibakken.com/wellness.php
Ski Swaps
You may have miss the North Tahoe Ski Swap in October, but here are a few others coming up in November.
Truckee Ski Swap at the Truckee Community Recreation Center is TOMORROW, Nov. 3rd from 11 – 4.
UNR Ski Swap at the Reno Sparks Convention Center is Nov. 9, 10 and 11. This is a huge ski swap.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Swap for Nordic gear is at Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City on Nov. 17th at 10 am.
For more information please see http://www.tahoe.com/2012/10/15/tahoe-ski-swaps/
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