Blog - Tahoe Fund

Tahoe Fund Enjoys Platinum First Tracks at Northstar

March 11, 2020 by Guest

*Photos provided by the Northstar EpicMix team*

Friday, February 28th was a special day for the Tahoe Fund as we hit the slopes in the early morning for Platinum First Tracks at Northstar.

The snow was fresh and spirits were high as a special group of donors and Tahoe Fund board members enjoyed deep corduroy courtesy of Northstar. We were also joined by members of the Northstar executive team, including Vice President and General Manager, Deirdra Walsh.

We gathered to thank our donors and celebrate Vail Resort’s $1 donation program that allows guests of Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to contribute $1 to the Tahoe Fund on lift tickets, hospitality, and rounds of gold. Those dollars have really added up and have helped us complete environmental projects all around Tahoe.

After some great skiing, our friends from Paradigm8 provided the group with a special experience in Tahoe Mountain Club’s Schaffer’s Camp featuring a five star meal, a beautiful view and a Bloody Mary bar sponsored by J.P. Morgan.

Special thanks to Northstar, J.P. Morgan, Paradigm8 and all of our donors and board members for a great day celebrating the work of the Tahoe Fund.

To see all the pictures and download your favorite, visit: Northstar Platinum First Tracks

Lake Tahoe Fun Fact: 14

March 5, 2020 by Guest

There are currently 14 prescribed fires burning in the Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Forest Fuels Team has been working hard to clear the slash piles that are currently overwhelming the basin. Prescribed fires are set by forest managers during less flammable conditions and kept within control lines to create fires of low intensity in areas that would be high intensity zones during wildfires. Tahoe Living with Fire houses and updates a map with locations of planned prescribed fires around the lake so that everyone can stay informed.

Feel the STOKE at Diamond Peak

February 29, 2020 by Guest

Diamond Peak/Ski Incline 1960’s Ski School

Feel the STOKE this winter at Diamond Peak! Experience the mountain in a whole new way with a Diamond Peak STOKE guided tour program.

What is a STOKE Tour?

In partnership with the Incline Village General Improvement District’s Waste Not conservation staff, Diamond Peak will offer a series of free guided interpretive ski/snowboard tours of the mountain this winter. Program participants will meet behind the Base Lodge with a guide before touring the mountain to discuss the unique plant and animal life that flourishes within the ski area’s boundaries, as well as the history of the resort, of Incline Village and the Lake Tahoe region as a whole. Learn about Diamond Peak’s recent certification through STOKE Certified and continuing efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into operations and education.

What Do I Need to Know Before I Go?

In order to complete the STOKE tour, one must be an intermediate skier or snowboarder and have a valid lift ticket or season pass to participate, unless otherwise noted.

The tour is only an hour long, so you can hit the slopes before and after if you feel inclined.

Next Tour Date

The next date, and last date, for a STOKE tour this year will be Saturday, March 7, from 10:30am-11:30am.

Where to Meet the Tour Guide

Meet on the snow behind the base lodge (near the ski racks and large trail map sign).

To Learn More

Visit: https://www.diamondpeak.com/events/details/interpretive-ski-tours

Lake Tahoe Fun Fact: Miracle March

February 27, 2020 by Guest

The term “Miracle March” was first coined in Tahoe in 1991. That month saw 50 inches of snowfall to increase the Tahoe snowpack from 17% of the average to 73% in just 29 days. Our Miracle March sequel in March of 2018 saw Lake Tahoe snowpack increase from 32% of normal to 77% with a total of 12 feet of snow. Could this March mark another Miracle in Tahoe?

Homewood SnowCat Adventures

February 26, 2020 by Guest

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a snowcat and Ski in the Backcountry without skinning uphill? Well now you have the chance, with a Homewood Snowcat Adventure, you get a first-class ride straight to those out of bounds runs with a fully trained and licensed guide!

About the Snowcat Adventure

Homewood Snowcat Adventures accesses over 750 acres of backcountry terrain on the flanks of Ellis Peak, above the resort’s traditional ski area boundary. All-day packages with Homewood Snowcat Adventures feature a small group (9 skier/rider max) and a fully guided experience in the out-of-bounds terrain accessed by the snowcat. Once transported to the peak, you’ll enjoy guided access to a wide variety of terrain options from perfectly-spaced tree runs to steeps, powder bowls and intermediate-level glades all leading guests back to the in-bounds terrain at the resort. Participants enjoy laps with 1,824′ vertical from the top of Ellis Peak – where panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Desolation Wilderness await – to the bottom of the Old Homewood Express chairlift.

Pricing and Equipment

All-day packages with Homewood Snowcat Adventures start at $3,000 per buyout (seats up to 9 people), per day for both snowcat and lift access. This includes snow safety equipment such as backpack, shovel, beacon & probe (required of all participants), mountaintop lunch and guided tours all day long. Homewood’s Rental shop will also offer special snowcat package rates on its line of powder-specific demo skis to allow snowcat skiers to get the most out of their backcountry experience.

Booking

Snowcat group tours can be tailored for a variety of skill levels – from advanced/expert to intermediate skiers and riders. Homewood only offers full group snowcat buyouts fro the 2019/2020 season.

To Learn More

If you are interested in learning more, visit: Homewood Snowcat Adventures