Tahoe Winter Search And Rescue
March 12
Winter in the mountains brings its share of harrowing adventures and costly mistakes. To date, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team has located more than 300 individuals; 60 percent of these have been patrons of a ski resort that have strayed from the area’s boundary into unfamiliar and rugged mountain terrain. In a special presentation, Randall Osterhuber, a 26-year veteran with Tahoe Nordic Search And Rescue, will describe the training, searches, rescue attempts and history of this amazing group of heroes. He will discuss what goes into the efforts of finding a wandering child, evacuating a ski lift or locating individuals lost in a Sierra Nevada blizzard. No-host bar at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m. at Resort at Squaw Creek. Tickets ($10 donation to Squaw Valley Institute) and further details are available on squawvalleyinstitute.org, 530-581-4138.
Help Fire Victims
March 5
Marty and Brad Woods’ home in Juniper Hills burned down in January. The entire structure was totally destroyed. To help them get back on their feet, Cathy Nason and Barbara Green urge you to help replace their belongings and home. To see a list of needs email cathynason@sbcglobal.net. The Woods spent 2 years building their dream house, moved in and lived in it just a week before it burned totally. Thankfully, no one was home.
The party will be potluck and will be on Wednesday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Spirit Gallery at 10009 West River Street.
Bigger Space and New Face at SmallPond
Renee Shadforth Deinken recently joined Truckee’s marketing and design firm SmallPond Studio at its new location in Brickelltown as Director of Web Development. Deinken will oversee all web design and development projects. Prior to joining SmallPond, Deinken owned marketing and design firm The Buzz Design Group, and worked as the assistant editor at the Sierra Sun.
‘We are thrilled to have Renee join our team,’ said SmallPond Owner Meg Raymore. ‘She brings exceptional design talent and an extensive business background that will allow us to fully serve all of our clients’ needs.
SmallPond Studio has relocated to a larger office space in the recently remodeled East Eaton House located in historic downtown Truckee. For more information visit smallpondstudio.com or call 530-587-5625.
Janice Forbes to be Honored as Conservator
March 1
Janice Forbes, founding member of the Sierra Business Council, has been chosen as recipient of the 2007 Placer Conservator Award.
Forbes’ accomplishments include contributions to establishing the Placer Legacy Open Space and Agricultural Conservation Program as well as securing conservation easements for the Placer Land Trust. Forbes is also the publisher of Sierra Heritage Magazine and currently serves as Board Chair for the Placer Community Foundation.
The Placer Land Trust, incorporated in 1991, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to work with landowners and organizations to permanently preserve the natural and agricultural lands in Placer County. The award, established in 2005, recognizes those committed to resource conservation. The Sierra Business Council is a nonprofit consisting of 700 businesses, agencies and individual members serving the entire Sierra Nevada region.
Steve Frisch, President of the Sierra Business Council, says, ‘Janice Forbes is an inspiration business leader who articulates the message that there is not a conflict between environment and the economy.’
The award ceremony will be held March 1 at The Ridge Country Club in Auburn. For more information about the event contact Placer Land Trust at 530-887-9222.
Nation’s First Ski Resort Management Program
Students at Sierra Nevada College (SNC) now have the option to earn a four-year degree in Ski Business and Resort Management program. The curriculum will focus on all facets of the ski resort and related industries, including operations, general management, profit centers, marketing and sales, real estate development, and resort master planning. The program is also partnering with area resorts to place qualified and interested students in internships and independent study programs. SNC is also implementing a new advertising campaign at 21 of the top ski resorts across the nation entitled, ‘So you think you can run a resort?’ aimed at thousands of high-school-aged skiers and boarders. Sierra Nevada College is the only college in the nation offering a four-year bachelor’s degree in this field. For information, call 775-831-1314 or visit sierranevada.edu.
Grant us Your Health, Your Arts, Your Environment…
Lahontan Community Foundation (LCF) recently announced 2008 grants available for local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation, looking for projects that improve the environment and quality of life within the Truckee-North Tahoe and Incline Village community, was founded by property owners to give back to the region and to demonstrate the commitment of Lahontan residents to the larger community. The deadline for grant application submission is Friday, February 29. To receive an application, contact Phebe Bell at 530-587-1776 or phebe@ttcf.net.
New ‘Face’ Lift on Northstar
The Placer County Planning Commission recently approved the DMB/Highlands Group’s application for a lift and trail connection between Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort’s Lookout Mountain and the private luxury community Martis Camp.
‘Given this decision, construction is planned to commence this spring with targeted completion for the 2008/09 ski season,’ said Mark Johnson, a DMB/Highlands principal. ‘We also have an eye toward completion of temporary base facilities for Martis Camp Club members with paved access from Martis Camp to the extended lift in the same time frame.’
The Lookout lift will increase from 2,822 lineal feet to 5,128 lineal feet with an increase in vertical drop from 1,247 feet to 1,722 feet. Three Lookout Mountain trail extensions as well as the addition of a new intermediate trail to the east of the Lookout Mountain lift will be added. The extended express quad lift will allow Martis Camp Club members to reach the top of Lookout Mountain in six minutes.
