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SnowFest!: Outdoor races, competitions and more
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The Great Ski Race is a time honored tradition. This year's Race will take place Sunday, March 1. Sign up at www.thegreatskirace.com.
33rd annual Dick Linkey Rotary Ski Challenge
When: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27
Where: Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
Join in the largest Rotarian Ski Challenge again this year while racing on a gentle Giant Slalom ski course. This event is lots of fun for all ages at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. Awards will be presented for first, second and third.
Snowbomb presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour
Time: Registration 9-10:30 a.m. Contest starts at 11 a.m.
Dates: Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1
Where: Boreal Mountain Resort and Diamond Peak Ski Area
More info: www.snowbomb.com
See who’s got the best moves in the halfpipe competition at Boreal Mountain Resort Feb. 28 and in the Slopestyle at Diamond Peak March 1. This tour showcases local talent in more than 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash and prizes.
Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue’s Great Ski Race
Start: 9 a.m. Sunday, March 1
Where: Start at Tahoe XC in Tahoe City, finish at Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee
Cross country ski racers from all over the world will embark on the 33rd Annual Great Ski Race, a pilgrimage of sorts among XC skiers of all ability levels and competitive streaks. The 30K race begins at the Tahoe Cross Country Center, climbing 12K to the soup station before descending to the finish at the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee.
Make a date for your party on skis by pre-registering for the race at www.thegreatskirace.com. Adult registration is $45 before race day, $25 for juniors under 18, and $65 for all on race day.
Register early to take advantage of $11 all-day “training” trail passes at Tahoe City Cross Country. The course will be groomed to the soup station so racers can “get the climb in their minds” before race day.
‘Wacky Winter Bowling’ sponsored by Tahoe City Downtown Association
When: Registration at 9 a.m. day of event; Contest at 10 a.m. March 1
Where: Tahoe City Golf Course, behind Bank of America in Tahoe City
Cost: Under 18 $10/team; 18+ $25/team (3 people per team, 1 to ride in saucer for each heat)
Age groups: 5-11, 12-17, 18+. Register: www.visittahoecity.com
Fly down the “bowling lane” on a snow saucer and take out as many giant blow-up bozo bowling pins as you can. Each team gets (2) chances to knock down the greatest number of bowling pins. Prizes given for Wackiest Helmet, Wackiest Dressed Team and bowling winners in each age group.
Interpretive X-Country Ski Tour of 1960 Olympic Nordic Trails
When: 10 a.m. March 1
Where: Sugar Pine Point State Park, West Shore, south of Homewood at the campground entrance
Cost: Free
Details: All ages/advanced beginners and up
More: Reservations recommended, call (530) 525-9920
Re-live the dreams of the Olympic athletes on this 8km ski tour of the 1960 Winter Olympic XC ski trails, led by Olympic historian Dave Antonucci, this ski will be approximately 2.5 hours long. Advanced beginners and up.
Resort at Squaw Creek’s Broomball Tournament
Join us on the rink or simply watch rink side as the teams battle for the championships. The party continues on in Sandy’s Pub with the film “Hot Dog The Movie.”
When: 7-9 p.m. March 4
Where: Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
Registration: Call Wayne (530) 584-4018.
Taco Feed & Pro Patroller’s Race
Support your Patrol team at the annual Pro Patroller’s Race. Apres event taco feed.
When: 6 p.m. March 5
Where: Homewood Mountain Resort
More info: (530) 525-2992
Geo-Snow Quest Adventure
Hosted by the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP), learn how to use GPS, maps and avalanche beacons in this snowbound adventure quest. Participants of all ages search on skis for clue caches hidden around the trails of the Tahoe Cross Country Center. Win prizes and stay for apres hot cocoa in the Winter Discovery Center Yurt.
When: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 6
Where: Tahoe Cross-Country Center, Highlands, two miles east of Tahoe City
More info: christing@4swep.org
Java Hut’s 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tourney
Show off your style and grace at the 2nd Annual DodgeBall Tourney. Teams of 6-10 persons. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed team as well as Dodge Ball Champions. Forms available at Java Hut in Kings Beach. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
When: 11 a.m. March 7
Where: Kings Beach, on the beach behind Java Hut
Cost: $100 per team
More info: (530) 546-0602
Inaugural Ta-Hoe Nalu Arctic Standup Paddleboard Race
Come on out and get your chill on for this NEW annual SnowFest event! A one-mile Stand-Up Paddle Sprint Race, on Lake Tahoe in March. Make sure to stick around afterwards for the festivities including music by the Truckee Tribe.
When: Registration at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. March 7
Where: Blue Onion Cafe in Tahoe Vista, next to Safeway
Details: 18-and-over
More info: www.ta-hoenalu.com
4th Annual Tahoe Donner Association ‘I-dida-Run’
This Donner Party themed dog pull race will pit dogs against dogs while pulling covered wagon sleds over a course. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe & The National Kidney Foundation in the memory of John Carr.
When: 1 p.m. March 8
Where: The Lodge Restaurant in Tahoe Donner at 12850 Northwoods Ave.
Cost: $20 entry
More info: (530) 587-9424 or www.tahoedonnerassociation.com
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