Tahoe Fund

What runs deeper than Lake Tahoe? Our desire to preserve it.

You are here: Home / Archives for Caroline Waldman

RISE TO THE TAHOE FUND CHALLENGE: HELP UNLOCK $10K FOR NEVADA NORDIC TRAIL GROOMING

by

With the winter recreation season underway, the Tahoe Fund is asking community members to rise to a new challenge: help unlock $10,000 to support Nevada Nordic’s grooming efforts. 

“If you love cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, this challenge is for you,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “If 100 community members donate to the $10K Challenge, the Tahoe Fund will give $10,000 to support Nevada Nordic’s nightly grooming of 19 km of free trails.” 

Located off the Mt. Rose Highway four miles west of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe and 6 miles east of Incline Village, Nevada Nordic provides the closest groomed trails to the Reno and Carson City areas. Thanks to its 8,100’ elevation, Nevada Nordic’s trail grooming can often continue longer than any other cross-country area in the region. 

“Our mission is grounded in making sure our trails are available at no cost, and it’s the community support that makes this possible,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic board member. “With your help, we can maintain that free access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking for all those who love to get outside in the winter.” 

Nevada Nordic maintains their trail system year-round, including removal of downed limbs, trail debris, and dog waste. A team of dedicated ambassadors help visitors get the most out of the trail system, and school groups, local school ski teams and students from the Boys & Girls Club are regularly welcomed to Nevada Nordic’s freshly groomed trails.

The first 100 people to donate $25 or more by March 15 will unlock the Tahoe Fund match. Give today at www.tahoefund.org/10kchallenge.

BE THE PERFECT VALENTINE: BUY FROM ALPENGLOW GALLERY THIS FEBRUARY AND SUPPORT THE TAHOE FUND 

by

For the entire month of February, Alpenglow Gallery’s owners Douglas DeVore and Justin Majeczky will donate 100% of their profits to the Tahoe Fund. The fine art gallery, located in downtown Truckee, features stunning mountain and lake landscape prints of the Tahoe-Truckee area and beyond.

“The Tahoe Fund has worked with Justin and Doug on a number of projects over the years, and we are thrilled they want to support the work we’ve been doing to improve the Tahoe environment for all to enjoy in this way,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “By purchasing one of Justin or Doug’s prints from Alpenglow Gallery this February, people will not only have a beautiful reminder of this special place, they’ll be giving back to Tahoe in a meaningful way.”

Alpenglow Gallery’s prints are available in various sizes and shipped ready-to-hang on canvas, metal or Lumachrome. Only prints from Douglas DeVore and Justin Majeczky are eligible for the Tahoe Fund benefit, including online orders with free shipping.

“We have long been supporters of the Tahoe Fund and its work, so being able to give back to the organization that is doing so much to make a difference for everyone who loves Tahoe was an easy choice,” said Alpenglow Gallery owners, Justin Majeczky and Douglas DeVore.

The Alpenglow Gallery is located in historic downtown Truckee at 9940 Donner Pass Road and open Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more and see their available prints at thealpenglowgallery.com.

AMY OHRAN JOINS TAHOE FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

by

The Tahoe Fund announced today that Amy Ohran, vice president and general manager of Northstar California Resort, has joined its Board of Directors. Invited because of her extensive leadership experience and passion for mountain sports and the environment, Ohran will contribute to the organization as it works to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. In addition, the Tahoe Fund welcomes financial tech expert Kellie Kessel to its investment committee.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Amy to our Board of Directors, and Kellie to our investment committee. The deep personal connections both of these women have to Lake Tahoe and their vast professional experience will be a tremendous asset to the Tahoe Fund,” said Cory Ritchie, Tahoe Fund board chair. “As we continue to evaluate which improvement projects to support in the coming year and beyond, their contributions will be invaluable.”

Ohran is an innovative, strategic leader who has been part of the ski industry for over 30 years. She also serves on the boards of Ski California, the National Ski Areas Association, and the North Tahoe Community Alliance, and is focused on supporting women and emerging leaders as they grow in the outdoor recreation industry. Prior to joining Vail Resorts as the leader of Northstar California, Ohran was Director of Staff & Skier Services at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, and most recently held the role of Vice President & General Manager of Woodward Mountain Centers in Tahoe and Park City. Passionate about mountain sports and the Tahoe environment, she can often be found rock climbing, mountain biking, and enjoying all manner of snow sports.

“Since its inception, the Tahoe Fund has been incredibly successful in its efforts to improve the Tahoe environment and make it more accessible for all to enjoy. I couldn’t be more proud to be joining this inspiring, effective team of people who are committed to stewardship and ensuring this special place can continue to be enjoyed by current and future generations,” said Ohran.

Kessel, a retired financial technology executive, brings deep corporate financial and nonprofit board experience to the Tahoe Fund’s investment committee. Most recently, Kessel served as Managing Director of Black Knight Financial Services. She has also been a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank, working on their institutional sales and trading desk, and has served on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards. Currently, Kessel is pursuing an MA in Nonprofit Management from Johns Hopkins University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, sailing, skiing, and hiking the stunning trails in Lake Tahoe.

The Tahoe Fund is a nonprofit organization that supports environmental improvement projects that restore lake clarity, expand sustainable recreation, promote healthier forests, improve transportation and inspire greater stewardship of the region. Learn more about the Tahoe Fund and its current and completed projects at www.tahoefund.org.

Mountain Lion Aviation Gives Back to Tahoe for Every Hour in the Air 

by

Every hour flown by Mountain Lion Aviation this year has helped the Tahoe Fund get more work done on the ground to improve the Lake Tahoe environment. 

At the beginning of the year, the private aviation charter company teamed up with the Tahoe Fund to donate funds for every hour flown. Now, they have contributed nearly $17,000 to support projects that are helping lower and sequester carbon emissions, including: 

  • Forest health projects that help reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and its polluting emissions. Funds will be channeled to the Smartest Forest Fund, which supports innovative projects and new technology to improve forest health.
  • Transportation projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled and carbon emissions, such as the TART Connect program, which offers free, on-demand public transportation across the region.
  • Watershed restoration projects that help improve lake clarity, reduce the prevalence of aquatic invasive species, and strengthen habitat and ecological health, especially in the Greater Upper Truckee Watershed, the largest and most impaired watershed in the region.

This partnership is part of the Tahoe Fund’s $1 for Tahoe program. Created to offer a simple way for those who love Tahoe to help make it even better, the $1 for Tahoe program raises money to restore and improve the environment and enhance recreational opportunities.

Proceeds from the $1 for Tahoe program support the efforts of the Tahoe Fund in its mission to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. To learn more about how to get involved, visit: www.tahoefund.org.

SKI BUTLERS DELIVERS DONATIONS TO THE TAHOE FUND

by

New Service Delivers Ski Rentals and Helps Customers Give Back to Tahoe

This winter, guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region can skip the rental lines and have equipment delivered directly to their door through Ski Butlers. The rental delivery company is also donating 20% of rental fees for reservations made through the Tahoe Fund portal to support environmental improvement projects. 

“We love partnering with innovative businesses that give back to the places that they serve,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “Ski Butlers is not only giving people who spend time on the slopes here in Tahoe a new way to get their rental equipment, they are also offering a quick and easy way to give back to our local environment.” 

This new partnership is part of the Tahoe Fund’s $1 for Tahoe program. Created to offer a simple way for those who love Tahoe to help make it even better, the $1 for Tahoe program raises money to restore and improve the environment and enhance recreational opportunities. Proceeds from the $1 for Tahoe program support the efforts of the Tahoe Fund in its mission to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.

“Ski Butlers is proud to partner with the Tahoe Fund to provide ski rentals to the people of Tahoe and help their sustainability efforts,” said Tyler Jamieson, Ski Butlers West Coast Director. “Lake Tahoe is such a special place and being able to give back and help the environment is something that we deeply value.” 

Ski Butlers has skis and snowboards available for every age, ability, terrain, and condition. They deliver equipment directly to the reserver’s accommodations, provide an in-residence fitting, and pick up equipment at the end of the rental session.

Visit www.skibutlers.com/portal/tahoe-fund to reserve equipment and give 20% to the Tahoe Fund. For questions, contact the Ski Butlers team at reservations@skibutlers.com or by calling 877.754.7754, and mention the Tahoe Fund.


PO Box 7124  |   Tahoe City, CA 96145  |   775.298.0035

Tax ID: 01-0974628
Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council