In The News – Raised on Tahoe’s ski slopes, author shares insider tips in book-Powder Paradise
December 31, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by Katelyn Welsh, 12/25/2025
When Alex Harbottle thinks of childhood, he thinks of his father strapping him into skis at two years old, the over 150 days of skiing per season, and accumulating intimate knowledge of Tahoe’s terrain, something he felt compelled to share with others in his new book, Powder Paradise: The Insider’s Guide to Skiing Lake Tahoe.
“I wanted to pass along the good times and tips to help others create their own magical memories and experiences,” Harbottle says, who grew up in Tahoe City and now splits his time between his hometown and San Francisco.
In The News – $10 million in grants available for conservation and outdoor recreation projects throughout Nevada
December 31, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Staff Report, 12/24/2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is pleased to announce that approximately $10 million in grant funding is now available through the Conserve Nevada Program for projects that support conservation and outdoor recreation in Nevada. Conserve Nevada grants are open to all Nevada cities, counties, towns, general improvement districts (GIDs), conservation districts, water conservancy districts, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies.
Competitive grant project categories include:
Wildfire mitigation and restoration
Designing/constructing recreational facilities, campsites, or trails
Acquiring land and/or water for conservation or recreation (including conservation easements)
Enhancing and restoring the Truckee and Carson River Corridors
Protecting and restoring wetlands
Acquisition of credits to protect sagebrush ecosystems
Last Minute New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Incline Village/Crystal Bay – Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 | Kristin Derrin
Catch an Early Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show at Mt. Rose End 2025 in style and get a jumpstart on 2026 with a day of skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe, followed by a snowcat parade, torchlight parade, and fireworks celebration on the main side of the mountain. The snowcat parade begins at 4:45 PM, followed by the torchlight ski parade at 5:15 PM, and fireworks at 5:45 PM. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season and still have plenty of time for evening plans! More info: www.skirose.com
NYE DINNER EVENTS:
Sage Leaf Tahoe – Dinner and Live Music – make a reservation HERE >
Big Water Grille – 2 seatings: early seating for a relaxed dining experience with our special holiday menu. Late Seating for dinner plus dancing to ring in 2026 in true Tahoe style. Menu details and pricing are available at bigwatergrille.com. Reservations Required.
New Year’s Eve at Bowl Incline – An elegant, high-energy celebration where great food, live music, bowling, and champagne collide. Dress up, indulge in a lavish buffet and dessert bar, enjoy live music in the lounge, and toast to 2026 at midnight. This is not your average NYE!! Tickets may be sold out. Check HERE >
Gus’ BBQ and Gaviota is throwing North Lake Tahoe’s biggest New Year’s Eve party! They are packing both levels with THE music scene. 6 DJs will be playing sets all through the night and into the morning. A complimentary midnight champagne toast will be provided for all our guests who are here to ring in the New Year’s Eve during the ball drop! Both bars will be pouring all through the night with all of the Gaviota crew slinging drinks for you! Come join us before, during, or after the ball drop for dropping beats and killer drinks.
Northstar Resort – Start the day with a DJ in the Village at 11am! and then dance the night away in The Village at Northstar with live music and help us ring in the New Year during this super special 50th Anniversary winter season! Celebrations in The Village will take place from 5pm to 10pm. MORE INFO
However you choose to celebrate, Incline Village and Crystal Bay have something special planned for New Year’s Eve. From relaxed, family-friendly gatherings to high-energy live music, late-night parties, and memorable dining experiences, there are plenty of ways to welcome the year ahead. Ring in the New Year surrounded by Lake Tahoe’s winter beauty and the vibrant local atmosphere that makes our community so unique.
Here’s to a joyful, healthy, and memorable year ahead.
Happy New Year from Incline Village and Crystal Bay!
The crackle of snow underfoot, the sparkle of stars overhead and the laughter of friends ringing across the mountains – Tahoe in winter is about so much more than carving fresh turns.
While skiing and snowboarding might rule the slopes, some of the most magical moments happen away from the chairlifts. From nighttime neon tubing to chickadees landing on your mitten to sipping bubbly in glowing igloos, here’s your guide to unexpected Tahoe adventures that will keep you grinning long after the snow melts.
From tubing under neon lights to soaking in steaming hot springs, Tahoe in winter has a knack for surprise. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, seeking romance, diving into culture or just indulging in s’mores by a fire pit, the magic of the season lies in the unexpected. So this year, go off the beaten track. Tahoe is waiting with a million ways to make your winter unforgettable.
Play Like a Kid Again
You don’t always have to race downhill on your own two feet. Nothing sparks pure childlike joy and guaranteed laughs like flying downhill on a tube or sled. Whether you are 7 or 70, snow play is Tahoe’s ultimate reminder that fun does not have an age limit.
Disco Tubing – Palisades Tahoe turns tubing into a party with neon lights, lasers and live DJs. Think nightclub meets snow hill.
Tube Tahoe – Fly down 500 feet of groomed tubing lanes with Mt. Tallac as your backdrop.
Sugar Rush Tubing at Sugar Bowl – Family-friendly fun on Donner Summit.
Donner Ski Ranch Tubing Hill – A low-key, laughter-filled hill where non-skiers feel right at home.
Tahoe Donner Snowplay – Summit tubing, sledding and even snow forts.
Truckee River Regional Park – A locals’ favorite with wide sledding hills.
Sledding North Tahoe Regional Park – Three levels of sledding hills and open snowy meadows are available for free, family-friendly winter fun. Bring your own sled.
Wonders in Nature
For moments that feel straight out of a snow globe, step into Tahoe’s wild side. Moonlit trails, sleigh bells and starlit feasts await. For the safest adventures, especially in winter, go with a guide.
Snowshoe Hike to Chickadee Ridge – Take an afternoon snowshoe hike to Chickadee Ridge near Incline Village, where tiny songbirds will land right in your hand. Be careful going it alone; it’s easy to get lost as the trails are not well-marked in winter. Take a good GPS app or system since cell service can be limited in the back country. Better yet, Snowshoe Tahoe offers guided sunset and full moon tours.
Winter Sleigh Rides – Cozy up under blankets as horses carry you through Lake Tahoe’s winter scenery. Tahoe Sleigh Ride tours depart from Stateline or Sand Harbor Visitors Center near Incline Village.
Full Moon Snowshoe Tours – Tahoe Adventure Company offers guided moonlight snowshoe tours in the pristine Tahoe wilderness among avalanche-safe high alpine terrain. They also offer sunset tours, star tours and champagne toasts – all guided on snowshoe.
Winter on the Lake – Boat tours don’t stop just because it’s cold outside. Bleu Wave Cruises runs Lake Tahoe cruises year-round – inhale the fresh lake air on the flybridge or party bow then warm up by the fireplace in the cozy bar and lounge.
Stargazing – Tahoe is renowned for its dark skies and for having up to 300 clear nights per year, making it an ideal destination for stargazing. You’ll find plenty of dark places to observe the sky on your own, but if you want to learn from a guide, check out Tahoe Adventure Company’s Snowshoe Star Tours or book a private adventure with Tahoe Star Tours.
Cave Rock Sunset Scramble – This short climb is still accessible in winter (if not too icy) and gives you sweeping views of the snow-dusted lake at golden hour.
Alternative Adventures
If mellow is not your speed, Tahoe delivers heart-pumping winter fun that will make you forget about chairlifts entirely.
Snow Biking
You don’t have to long for biking just because it’s winter. Head out to snow-covered trails on a fat-tire bike designed for winter biking. Ride fat-tire bikes across snowy meadows at Tahoe Donner or Mount Rose Meadows. Prefer horsepower? Try motorized snow bikes, aka Timbersleds, with Tahoe Snowbike Rental. Ski Bike rentals, lessons and gear delivery are available through Lake Tahoe Tours & Rentals.
Biathlon
Try your hand at the Olympic sport of Biathlon. Cross-country ski, then channel your inner Olympian at the shooting range for an exhilarating experience. Check this out at ASC Training Center or Tahoe Donner.
Snowmobiles
Take an exhilarating, adrenaline-packed adventure across snow-covered landscapes. Tahoe Family Adventures offers private and semiprivate tour on fleet of Polaris sleds, and guides will tailor your tour to your experience level. Coldstream Adventures in Truckee offers snowmobile thrills in Tahoe National Forest twice daily.
Snow Golf
Alpine’s 40th Annual Snow Golf Tournament returns on April 18. The only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this highly anticipated spring event is a unique way to spend a day on the slopes with friends and family. The ten-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express chair and meanders its way down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors to The Chalet for a Caddyshack-themed after-party.
Dog Sledding
Here’s an exhilarating adventure you probably can’t have back home! You glide over snowy terrain pulled by a pack of friendly Alaskan huskies. Join Sierra Adventures on a mushing adventure with experienced guides.
Ice Fishing
Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing with an experienced guide and you might even catch dinner. Adventure Lake Tahoe offers half-day ice-fishing trips for all ages in South Lake Tahoe.
See Tahoe from the Sky
For the ultimate wow factor, look down on Tahoe’s snowy landscape from above.
Hang Gliding Tahoe – Soar over the Sierra in a powered hang-glider trike with an instructor. You’ll stay warm in special heated clothing, boots and gloves.
Tahoe Helicopters – Take off from South Lake Tahoe Airport for sweeping views of snow-capped peaks and frozen lakes.
Spectate a Winter Sport
For some of us, the best winter sports are those we can watch.
Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey – These high-energy hockey games take place at the Tahoe Blue Events Center in Stateline from October through April.
Celebrate Film, Music, Culture and Community
Gather up, friends, and immerse yourself in mountain culture. From film festivals to speaker series to live music and more, the Tahoe region pulses with cultural offerings.
Film
Tahoe Film Fest – December 4 to 7 – For those who want to see more than ski films, this event showcases some of the best environmental-themed films of the year. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival – January 10 – January’s can’t-miss showcase of adventure sports films takes place at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline.
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema – More than a regular movie theater, this Tahoe City cinema offers rocking seats, comfy couches and a bar and shows Hollywood movies, special events, ski movies and more.
Speakers
Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series – December 12 to February 28 – Hear inspiring talks from athletes and explorers while raising funds for local nonprofits.
Music Festivals
Tahoe Live at Palisades – December 12 to 14 – A December music fest featuring EDM heavyweights like Zeds Dead Alison Wonderland and DJ Diesel (yes, Shaq!).
Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival – February 15 & 16 – Two days full of live music with headliners Dirty Heads on Saturday and Rebelution on Sunday and a host of other reggae favorites at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline.
Community
44th Annual North Lake Tahoe SnowFest! – February 28 to March 5 – 10 days, 50 events and a whole lot of mountain town fun! The North Lake Tahoe mountain communities celebrate winter and all things Tahoe with 10 days of parties, live music, outdoor adventures and family-friendly fun. Events are held in Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Incline Village and Homewood. Look for street fairs, fireworks, parades, pancake breakfasts, polar plunges, brewfests, a snow golf tournament, snow sculptures, contests, fundraisers and so much more!
Warm Winter Wellness
Sometimes, the best way to spend a snowy day is by slowing down. Tahoe has plenty of ways to warm your body and soul.
Spas
Tahoe Forest Baths – Warm your bones in a Cedar Enzyme Detox Bath for a luxurious Japanese spa experience that’s only available at two places in North America, one of them in Stateline.
Stillwater Spa – Enjoy a meticulously curated menu of facial, massage and wellness services at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village.
Spa Edgewood – Luxuriate with Grounding Gemstone Massage, Warming CBD Massage, energy healing, scrubs, facials, the Oxygen Bar and so many more options.
Saunas
Clean, private, top-quality saunas come to you; they set up in 15 minutes and reach temperature within an hour. In South Lake, try Sierra Sauna Club. In North Lake, LostSauna is the one to call.
Hot Springs
Sierra Hot Springs (Sierra Valley) – Soak in steaming pools while snow falls around you. Day passes and evening soaks are available. Add massage or Watsu treatments before or after your soak.
Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa (Reno) – It’s worth the drive to Reno for soaks in the geothermal mineral waters. Pair a soak in the private baths with massage and other healing services.
1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa (Genoa) – Warm up in the five natural hot springs pool and enjoy spa treatments too.
Indoor Adventures
As beautiful as Tahoe is, you can’t spend every minute outdoors! When you need to warm up, gather your group for a fun indoor activity.
Art & Craft
All Fired Up at The Hot Spot: Paint Your Own Pottery, Candle Making and More – All ages love the activities at All Fired Up, with locations in Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe and Sparks.
Axe Throwing
Yosemite Axe Throwing – This indoor arena of timberland wood and axes is owned and operated by a real lumberjack.
Tahoe Axe and Darts – Love to throw things? Tahoe Axe and Darts offers fun for every skill level.
Alpenthrow – Truckee Tahoe Mobile Axe Throwing Let the fun come to you for parties and events.
Bowling
Bowl Incline – An Incline Village legend for 55 years, this go-to offers bowling, axe throwing, arcade games, billiards and more.
Tahoe Bowl – Since 1959, this South Lake Tahoe bowling alley has been the favorite for family fun and leagues.
Escape Rooms
Elevation Escape – Experience a high-energy escape room in Truckee.
Puzzle Room Tahoe – Challenge your brain and solve the puzzle with this engaging experience in Stateline.
Trapped in Tahoe – Try out interactive themed rooms where teams work together towards a common goal. This one’s in South Lake Tahoe.
Indoor Golf
Tipsy Putt Tahoe – Perfect for a date night, hanging with friends and group celebrations, Tipsy Putt in South Lake Tahoe has it all: mini golf, table-top golf, cornhole, hoops, arcade games, weekly events, a full sports bar, shareable apps, salads, kid food and tacos!
Lake Tahoe Golf Course – South Lake Tahoe’s course offers indoor simulators with world-class golf plus many other family-freindly games.
Iron & Wood – Indoor golf comes to Incline Village with the Trackman iO simulator featuring more than 300 courses.
Indoor Climbing
Blue Granite Climbing Gym – Whether you’re a beginner or expert enthusiast, this full-scale rock-climbing gym in South Lake Tahoe has all the challenges you need.
High Altitude Fitness – With gyms in Incline Village and Truckee, High Altitude Fitness is a community staple for empowering climbers of all abilities.
Winter Dining with a Twist
Dine in an Igloo – Fumo Café, Eatery and Bar in Incline Village offers lovely winter dinners in a cozy igloo.
Snowshoe Chalet Dinner – Embark on a guided snowshoe tour (or walk atop a packed groomer) to a mid-mountain four-course dinner at the Chalet at Alpine at Palisades Tahoe.
Twilight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar – Slow down and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Sierra Nevada during Northstar’s guided evening snowshoe tours.
Dinner and Last Tracks – At Diamond Peak Ski Resort’s Snowflake Lodge, Last Tracks participants take the last chairlift, savor wine or craft beer with delectable appetizers, and then ski down a freshly groomed run at sunset.
Blind Flight Fridays – Taste a curated flight of mystery wines – no labels, just aromas, flavors and your palate leading the way. Held at Tahoe Wine Collective in Tahoe City, the event is perfect for all levels of wine drinkers.
Winter Wonderland Paired Tastings – Savor a curated tasting at Truckee Family Wines in Truckee, expertly paired to complement the fireside treats.
Cocoa in the Cabin – On December 13, bundle up and head to North Tahoe Regional Park for hot cocoa, music, snowman building and a winter social.
About the Author Priya Hutner
Priya Hutner is a writer, teacher and private chef. She is the owner of The Seasoned Sage catering company and co-founder of the Tahoe Literary Festival and Truckee Literary Crawl. She writes about arts and entertainment, books, food culture and the environment. Her work has been featured in The Tahoe Guide, Moonshine Ink and Muse Magazine. Priya facilitates writing, breath meditation and self-discovery workshops. Her memoir, Chasing Nirvana, A Seeker’s Story of Love, Loss and Liberation will be available for preorder in August. She lives in Truckee. Visit her online at priyahutner.com.
In The News – Incline Village robotics team’s kindness, teamwork on display in road to regional championships
December 30, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune, 12/30/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh
With striped ears and tails, the Tahoe Tigers were dressed to impress, but what really set them apart on the road to a regional competition was their kindness and teamwork.
“The way that they cared for each other and had fun together through all of the challenges,” teacher Trina Kleinhenz said, “played a huge role in their success this year.”
The Incline Elementary School’s LEGO Robotics Team, consisting of 10 4th and 5th graders, recently qualified for and competed in the Northern Nevada Championships on Dec. 13 at Mendive Middle School in Sparks, Nev. A competition on Nov. 22 qualified the team for the event.
The Heart of Giving Event – Celebrating Joe & Polly Wolfe
December 29, 2025 | Member Submitted
Mark your calendars to join us this Valentine’s Day as we gather to celebrate an extraordinary couple who lead with their hearts.
Tahoe Family Solutions is honored to announce our Inaugural Heart of the Community Brunch, a special morning of gratitude recognizing individuals who demonstrate outstanding generosity and commitment to our community.
This year, we are proud to present the Heart of Giving Award to Joe and Polly Wolfe, whose compassion, leadership, and steadfast support have touched countless lives across our region. Their belief in children, families, and community-centered care is deeply felt—and profoundly impactful.
Joe and Polly’s support of Camp Explore, TFS’s annual summer camp for underserved children, has opened the door to joy, discovery, and belonging for kids who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend camp. Because of them, more children experience safe spaces to learn, grow, build confidence, and simply be kids.
he list of organizations who benefit from their generosity is lengthy, and their dedication to each is significant. In addition to TFS, Joe and Polly support many local artists and arts organizations including the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, the Reno Philharmonic and the Nevada Museum of Art.
They are also deeply devoted to veterans initiatives, with Joe serving on the board for PTSD Now! Their ongoing commitment to these groups – and many more! – has made a massive impact in our community, and we are profoundly grateful for their contributions.
This inaugural Heart of Giving brunch is both a celebration of and a thank you to Joe and Polly, and to the generous donors who make programs like ours possible. Together, we are building a community where every child has access to opportunity, care, and connection.We’ll be sending out invitations after the beginning of the year, so please watch your mailboxes and your inboxes. We hope you will join us for a meaningful morning as we honor Joe and Polly for their philanthropy that is rooted in compassion, and celebrate what is possible when a community comes together with heart.
Become a Sponsor for the Heart of Giving Event!
We know winter events can be tricky, especially as fundraisers. That said, we believe it’s important to celebrate leaders in our community throughout the year. We hope you’ll consider becoming a sponsor so we can make this an annual winter event. All proceeds will benefit our annual programs, including our Family Resource Center’s emergency funding and our youth programs, including Camp Explore and our new Reading With Your Littles pre-K program.
Originally published in the Bowl Incline Newlsetter, 12/29/25
As we reflect on an incredible year and look ahead to what’s next, we wanted to pause and share a message filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for the future.
After a memorable two-year run, we will be closing Lane 17 Lounge. This space became so much more than a lounge—it was a place for shared laughs, late-night bites, celebratory toasts, and moments that brought people together. To everyone who dined with us, raised a glass, celebrated milestones, or made Lane 17 part of your Incline Village memories: thank you. You made it special.
2025 has been a year of meaningful growth and big wins at Bowl Incline. We’re proud of what we accomplished together:
We modified our pinsetters to achieve USBC certification, allowing our league bowlers to compete officially—and now Bowl Incline teams are entering and competing in USBC events.
We expanded our arcade with new games and a prize redemption kiosk, creating even more fun for kids and adults alike.
We launched a players club card, opening the door to expanded winning opportunities for our 21+ crowd for gambling.
Our bar program grew with new craft cocktails and expanded beer and wine selections.
At Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, we introduced new menu favorites like our Spicy Noodle Bowl and Birria Tacos, and continue to evolve the experience.
We created a winterized indoor-outdoor patio, complete with heaters, s’mores, and cozy hot toddies—because winter should be fun, too.
And we proudly opened ICE Incline’s Center for Events & Entertainment, executing five incredible events, including our first Words to Water Nashville singer-songwriter concert.
As we step into 2026, we’ve taken time to reflect on where we can best focus our energy. Our private event business continues to grow, and demand for the Lane 17 space as a private rental has increased significantly. Over time, the frequent disruptions to Lane 17 Lounge openings made it clear that refocusing was the right move.
While the lounge chapter is closing, we’re happy to share that you can still experience Lane 17 food through our private dining offerings, and we look forward to continuing to grow and evolve that experience.
Looking ahead to 2026, the momentum is strong. We already have many new and returning ICE events booked, including a three-date concert series, with even more live music, more fundraising events, and more ways to gather, celebrate, and give back coming soon.
Moving forward, our focus will be on Bowl Incline, our new winterized patio, Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, and an exciting lineup of private and ticketed events—all with the same goal we’ve always had: continuing to bring something new, fun, and memorable to Incline Village.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team. Lane 17 Lounge was what it was because of the passion, care, creativity, and hospitality of the people who brought it to life every day. We are endlessly grateful for you.
Lane 17 Lounge may be closing its doors, but the spirit behind it—connection, creativity, and community—is very much alive and woven into everything we’re building next.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to welcome you into what’s ahead.
My best friend is a loudmouth bully who harassed me yesterday when I arrived late for Happy Hour, then he took off in a huff for the winter. His name is Huckleberry, and he was hatched here on the deck at Twain Haven in June of 2017. He has never left for the winter before, but then he is 80 in aviary years, and like most Steller Jays, myself included, is not a fan of the atmospheric river…
I’m confident that Huck’s record of most Happy Hours in a row, 2,900, will stand for some time here in the Tahoe Basin. But should he never return, and choose to spend the rest of his days in Sacramento, I will be crestfallen, for he has been my pal for eight years now, and I miss him.
In a brief history of Huckleberry, I could see that he was about to fledge with his sisters from my second deck away back in 2017, so I spread a sleeping bag out on the driveway below, and sure enough, Huck hit it, while his sisters took it on the chin. I remember how he looked up to me as if to say, “Wow! Thanks!” I tossed a Beer Nut down to him and we’ve been pals ever since…
If I’m not paying attention when Huck arrives he will flop down onto the welcome mat and bang his beak on the sliding glassdoor, or jump onto the flagstaff and wave Old Glory to get my attention. (I have the video if you don’t believe me.)
When I step out onto the deck holding a freshly pealed and washed Beer Nut, Huck will wave his beak and fluff himself up, while I whistle his favorite song, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”
He knows my car, “Burt,” and once followed me down to the college and stationed himself above my picnic table, where he could retrieve welcome handouts. He even follows me into the forest when I trim my fingernails, again positioning himself up and behind me to dance his shadow on top of mine on the forest floor. It’s a sight to make a cow laugh if you want to know the truth…
I have all his baby pictures, from when he was naked as a jay, to feathery times after his mother went shopping for him and his sisters, to the video of their fledging. I won’t play that video today, for it brings a tear to my eye…
So what will I do if Huck does not return in the spring? Well, I shall drive to Sacramento, where I will station myself in that beautiful rose garden near the capital at Happy Hour and wait for Huckleberry to welcome me to Sacramento. How do I know he’s in Sacramento? Well, that’s where I’d go…
Stay tuned to these pages for the final chapters of Adventures of Huckleberry Jay…
In The News – Diamond jubilee; Diamond Peak celebrates 60 years
December 26, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by Katelyn Welsh, 12/26/2025
In 1966, two Incline Village residents had a dream of making a year-round resort community, what would be called the “Pebble Beach of the Sierra.” Part of Art Wood and Harold Tiller’s dream would be Ski Incline, a ski resort placed directly in the Incline Village Community. Sixty years later, Ski Incline might have a different name – Diamond Peak Ski Resort – but it is still what Wood and Tiller had dreamed, a ski mountain for the community.
When developing the resort, Wood and Tiller hired Austrian ski consultant Luggi Foeger to design and build Ski Incline.
In The News – Women of Patrol: From likes and follows to a global impact
December 26, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by Katelyn Welsh, 12/26/2025
What started as a social media page highlighting female ski patrollers is now an organization striking a global impact.
It all started in 2018 when Truckee resident, Kari Bandt, knew she wanted to do something to spotlight and support female ski patrollers in the male-dominated field.
Going off a vision to uplift and a logo she crafted in Microsoft Word, the Women of Patrol Instagram page made its debut to the internet with its first post.
