The Olympic Heritage Week, North Lake Tahoe, California – January 2013 - Lake Tahoe

The Olympic Heritage Week, North Lake Tahoe, California – January 2013

In 1960 the Winter Olympics were held at Squaw Valley and on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. A group of community organizers and individuals have worked hard to remind everyone of the Tahoe Olympic legacy.

The Olympic Heritage Celebration Week is held the second week in January and concludes on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Olympic Cross Country Ski and Biathlon events that were held in the area. Can you imagine cross-country skiing, or following the trails that past Olympians traveled? This is your chance to do just that!

This year, the week-long event will start on Sunday, January 13, 2013 and end on Monday, January 21, 2012.

We have new snow on the ground today, and with the excellent snow conditions that we already have, now is the time to come up and enjoy the winter fun here in Lake Tahoe and take advantage of the Olympic Heritage Celebration Week activities.

Here is the schedule of some of their events:

The Olympic Heritage Week, North Lake Tahoe, California – January 2013

Sunday, January 13, 2013 – 12 noon Historic guided XC and Snowshoe tours of the 1960 Olympic Trails at Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, CA. Meet at the snow trailhead on the campground side of the park. State Park Volunteers, Dave Antonucci, author of “A Snowball Chance: The Story of the 1960 Winter Olympics” and Rob Weston, owner of West Shore Sports will be leading the 2 hour program. The event is FREE, but parking is $10.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Gatekeepers Museum, Tahoe City The Gatekeepers Museum is hosting the Robbie Burns Olympic Mixer/Reception featuring Highland Piper and Olympic Exhibits. The event is FREE.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 – 6 p.m. The Scholastic Ski Day and the Grand Opening of an exhibit on the 1960 Winter Olympic Games on the second floor of the Boat Works Mall. The event is FREE.

Friday, January 18, 2013 – 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Olympian Dinner at the Granlibakken Resort’s The Cedar House. The Olympic Trails Restoration Committee will benefit from this dinner as 50% of all proceeds will go to benefit the group. For cost and more information call 530.583.4242 for more information and reservations.

Saturday, January 19, 2013 – 11 a.m. The Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers The Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers will perform next to the Visitors Center in Tahoe City. Event is FREE.

Sunday, January 20, 2013 – 12 noon Closing Ceremonies Come out to Squaw Valley and enjoy the Closing Ceremonies and take a walking tour of Squaw Valley. Meet in front of the Tram building at the Village at Squaw Valley. The event is FREE.

Monday, January 21, 2013 – 10 a.m. Tahoe Center Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Course) – Citizens Against the Clock Biathlon For more information call 530-525-7232

For more information on The Olympic Heritage Week activities check out the Sierra State Parks website at www.SierraStatePark.org.

We’re already enjoying a great winter season here in Lake Tahoe. Now would be a great time to check out our area and enjoy the Olympic legacy our area has to offer you!

See you at one of the Olympic Heritage Week events this week in North Lake Tahoe, California!

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The Olympic Heritage Week, North Lake Tahoe, California – January 2013