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CommentsMountain Life Briefs 17 June to 14 July
17 June to 14 July 2010
Published: June 20, 2010
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Talbot and Frohlich Honored
Though released in late 2008, “Around Tahoe: Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Skiing and Snowboarding Video/Audio Tour Guide,” just got some fine recognition. The Far West Ski Association gave the guide’s creators, Darin Talbot and Robert Frohlich, the 2010 Warren Miller Award at their annual meeting on June 12. The award is given for outstanding service to skiing by cinematographers, photographers, or radio or television broadcasters. The CD/DVD set includes information on 16 mountain resorts and focuses primarily on alpine skiing. Informative and at times irreverent, the guide provides vignettes, historical tales, and insider tips to visiting Lake Tahoe in winter. Made up of 57 tracks, highlights include original songs written and sung by Talbot and friend Eric T. Brandt. Guest narrators include Glen Plake, Tom Burt, and Dr. Robb Gaffney. Info: aroundtahoeonline.com
Truckee RibFest
Sunday June 20
The first annual Truckee RibFest takes place on Father’s Day at Citizens Bank Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees can sample delicious ribs and side dishes prepared by the best chefs in the area — a perfect afternoon outing for hungry dads and their families. The event will feature judging by industry professionals for best ribs, best side dish, best marriage of ribs and side dish, and a People’s Choice award. Info: truckeeribfest.com
Magic Mountain Encore
June 26 and 27
Tahoe Trail Trekkers sponsors guided hikes twice weekly from May through October and special hikes throughout the year. The Magic Mountain Encore is a two-day event coordinated in conjunction with the Placer Pacers, an Auburn-based hiking group. The walk held at Emerald Bay State Park offers views of Tahoe’s iconic bay and tours of the historic Vikingsholm castle. Carpooling suggested as parking is limited. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. $8 entry fee per vehicle. Info: Jennie Gordon, jgthelake22@earthlink.net, (916) 204-3839, tahoetrailtrekkers.org
Docents Needed, Events Planned for Tahoe City Field Station
June 26 and 30, and July 10
Residents who would like to help people learn about the region's environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the new UC Davis Eriksson Education Center in Tahoe City. The education center is located at the Tahoe City Field Station, commonly referred to as the Historic Fish Hatchery, just east of downtown Tahoe City at the corner of Lake Forest Road and Highway 28. Docent training classes will be held at the Field Station on June 26 and June 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. A children’s science day and grand opening will be held on Saturday July 10. Info: Heather Foslund, hfoslund@ucdavis.edu, (775) 881-7560, terc.ucdavis.edu
Wildfire Awareness Week
July 3 to 11
The Nevada Fire Safe Council, the University of Nevada, and University of California Cooperative Extension services have joined together to create Wildfire Awareness Week. Events and activities are planned throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin to remind the residents and visitors of the risks inherent to living in a fire-prone environment and the importance of taking measures now to reduce the threat. Events will include 4th of July pancake breakfasts by local fire departments, fire station open houses, fuels treatment project tours, fire-wise landscaping classes, and presentations to homeowner association meetings. The capstone event will be a Wildfire Summit for residents on Friday July 9 at Harveys Casino in Stateline. Info: livingwithfire.info/tahoe, nvfsc.org
20th Annual Cannibal Cruise
July 9 to 11
The Truckee Optimist Club’s 20th annual car show at Truckee Regional Park is open to all classic autos, sports, motorcycles, trucks, rods, cruisers, customs, and foreign. The three-day event is packed full of fun for every age and gender. Entertainment on Friday night and Saturday includes bingo, music, a 50s dance, a craft fair, food, fun, and games. A Poker Run and the Parade of Champions will highlight events on Sunday. All proceeds go directly to programs, grants, and scholarships for the children of Truckee. Info: (530) 582-9062, cannibalcruisecarshow.com
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