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

It is not too late to buy a Tahoe License Plate and SKI FOR FREE! Get a FREE Alpine or Nordic ticket to the resort of your choice when you buy a CA or NV Tahoe license before April 1, 2020. Ticket valid for the 2019-2020 season while supplies last, limited black-out dates. Click here to read the Terms & Conditions.

Through a public-private partnership, the Tahoe Fund works with the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada State Lands to promote the sale of their Tahoe license plates. CA and NV Tahoe license plate fees go directly to environmental improvement projects of the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Nevada Department of State Lands, which include trails, parks, water quality and restoration efforts at Lake Tahoe.

How Much Does a Tahoe License Plate Cost?

• In Nevada, the first year starts at $62, with renewal costs to be $30.
• California plates start at $50 with a renewal cost of $40.

How to Utilize the Plates for Powder Program?

• Step One: Visit https://www.tahoefund.org/tahoeplates/license-plate-for-powder/
  • Fill out your information.
  • Chose a resort you would like a ticket from.
• Step Two: Purchase a Tahoe Plate
  • Order either California or Nevada.
  • California DMV does not send email receipts. For an online transaction, please take a screenshot of your confirmation page to provide as proof of purchase.
• Step Three: Send Us Your Receipt
  • By Email: tahoeplates@tahoefund.org
  • By Mail: Tahoe Fund, Kim Fabel PO Box 5459 Tahoe City, CA 96145
  • By Fax: 530-581-1686
  • Tickets will be mailed within 2 weeks of receipt of your plate purchase.

Resorts Participating in Plates for Powder 2019/2020 Season

Thanks to our great Tahoe Ski Resorts, we are able to run the plates for powder program to make a difference in Tahoe. This year, we have 11 resorts participating in the Plates program, giving you plenty of choices to ski for free this year. Our resort sponsors are:

• Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
• Diamond Peak
• Homewood
• Sierra at Tahoe
• Tahoe XC
• Homewood
• Kirkwood/Northstar/Heavenly
• Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows
• Tahoe Donner

To Learn More

• Visit tahoeplates.org to find out more information

60 years ago this week Squaw Valley hosted the Olympics, welcoming athletes from 30 nations. The 1960 Olympics was the first games to host women’s speed skating and the biathlon. It was also the first time in Olympic history that results and scores were electronically calculated. In honor of the anniversary, Project SNOW will be hosting an event on March 14th, at the Olympic Valley Lodge to hear from past Olympians. 

Photo Credit: Robert M Reid

Black bears need to eat 20,000 calories a day to fatten up for hibernation. That’s equivalent to 672 acorns, 78 pounds of blueberries and almost 25,000 tent caterpillars. With temperatures warming, a number of bears will be coming out of hibernation for a mid-winter snack. Please ensure that bear boxes are closed tight and bear etiquette is being practiced.
Photo Credit: Tom Knudsen

 

If you love skiing, adventure, and the chance to win free prizes, then you won’t want to miss the February 20^th Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series featuring Hadley Hammer. Doors will open at 6 o’clock with a raffle, pizza, and drinks before the speaker of the night.

What is the Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series?

The Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series is an eagerly anticipated winter tradition for North Tahoe’s adventure community. With over 4,000 attendees annually, the 14-year-old Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series (WSS) has become the premier North American forum for adventure storytelling. Five times per winter, a premier outdoor athlete presents an inspirational tale of adventure, creating a forum for motivation and inspiration. The cost of admission is always free!

Where Does the Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series Take Place?

All shows take place at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley at 6:00pm on the night specified.

Who is Hadley Hammer?

Professional skier, Hadley Hammer, details her unlikely entry into the pro-skier world at the age of 25, when she was catapulted to the top of the Freeride World Tour. However, rather than being an overnight success story, Hammer’s talk will look at how the limitations we place on ourselves can hold us back the most, and how overcoming those obstacles can lead to amazing results. Hadley grew up in the Tetons, skiing was never her sole focus. The multi-faceted Jackson Hole native spent her childhood figure skating, rock climbing, ski racing and Nordic skiing, but those extracurricular activities were always anchored with plenty of days freeskiing in Jackson Hole with her two brothers. If you would like to read more about Hadley, visit her website: Hadley Hammer

Why Support Alpenglow?

Alpenglow graciously donates the proceeds of the raffle, bar, and pizza to a specified non-profit. This gives a great boost to local nonprofits and shows the continued support of the organization. To date, the Winter Speaker Series has helped raised over $300,000. On February 20^th, Alpenglow has made Tahoe Fund the beneficiary of the night, an honor we are proud to accept.

How Can I Get Involved?

The Tahoe Fund is seeking volunteers that can help with the raffle, bar, or pizza. The raffle will take place before the show, the beer and pizza will be served until they run out, or the show stops. To sign up to help the Tahoe Fund staff the event, please visit: Take Care Tahoe Volunteer Information