Celebrate Winterfest at the 2nd Annual Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival
March 3, 2026 | Member Submitted
Local Nevada partners come together to sponsor the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival to promote winter recreation and welcome SnowFest to North Tahoe, Nevada
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is proud to participate in the 2nd annual Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival, taking place Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by the Tahoe Meadows during the 2026 Tahoe SNOWFEST.
Hosted by Nevada Nordic in partnership with Tahoe Multisport, the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Salomon, Atomic, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Alibi Ale Works, and
other local partners, the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival invites residents and visitors to “free your heels” and experience the joy of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in a welcoming, community-rich setting.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Tahoe Meadows, the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival offers
participants of all ages and experience levels an opportunity to try new winter sports with free
cross-country ski demos and rentals, free snowshoe rentals, expert instruction and guidance, beer tasting for adults, live music, and other fun and interactive events.
“As the local destination organization committed to responsible recreation and community vitality, our
sponsorship reflects the ongoing investment in accessible outdoor experiences that connect people to
place,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada.
“The Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival helps people discover their love for winter recreation, and we’re proud to support initiatives that strengthen community connections.”
“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year. We love sharing our passion for
cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation
accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our
community to gather together and free our heels!” Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member
For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival, visit Tahoe SNOWFEST’s website or
follow event partners on social media.
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About Travel North Tahoe Nevada: Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is the public organization
responsible for destination management for the North Shore, Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Its mission is to
encourage destination experiences that support a vibrant economy, enhance community character, and
foster environmental stewardship by reinvesting visitor-generated revenue back into the local community.
For more information, click here. About Nevada Nordic: Nevada Nordic is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing cross-country ski trails to the Nevada side of North Lake Tahoe. Located off Mt. Rose Highway near Chickadee Ridge, Nevada Nordic maintains a 20km trail network available for free access to the community. The trail system is entirely funded by community donations and provides high-quality grooming for cross-country ski and snowshoe trails from November-April. For more information, check out Nevada Nordic’s website.