Tahoe’s glorious spring season
The spring of 2022 in Tahoe is much, much different that it’s been for the last two years. As we’ve grappled with pandemic-induced lockdowns and the roller coaster waves of closure and reopening of schools and businesses over the last two years, this spring feels much different. It almost feels normal.
WinterWonderGrass Festival has returned as have many of Tahoe’s classic spring events that have been absent for far too long – Pain McShlonkey Classic, Gunbarrel 25, Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill, Spring it On, Mothership Classic, Sierra Skogsloppet and many others. It feels like a homecoming of sorts as these events return. It’s just not spring without them. You’ll find details on all these great events in our calendar in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com.
Spring has also brought the exciting news that the battered Sierra-at-Tahoe ski area will be open for two days only in April. After being severely damaged during the Caldor Fire, Sierra has worked hard to make repairs to be able to open for those two days. As well, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sugar Bowl ski areas have extended their closing dates, while a few ski areas have already closed for the season. Find details in this edition.
Priya Hutner shares a recent snowshoe outing she and I joined at Sugar Pine Point State Park for her feature “Snowshoe treks educate, inspire” in this edition. Snowshoeing is a great spring activity as you can enjoy it nearly anywhere. And as snow begins to melt at the lower elevations, you can chase the snow to higher elevations and explore trails for some time to come. Join a guided snowshoe trek or explore some of Priya’s suggestions for local trails. You can also find more snowshoe outings at TheTahoeWeekly.com.
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Lynn Hamill makes snow angels along the South Yuba River near Soda Springs on Donner Summit. Photography by Paul Hamill, paulhamillphotography.com, @paulhamillphotos
