Kudos: Thank you for a wonderful day!

Last week we had the opportunity to attend a field trip at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Thanks to a grant written by STEEC member, Devin Middlebrook (TRPA Environmental Education Specialist), EPIC Promise (through Vail Resorts – Heavenly) covered the cost of transportation, lift tickets for the tram ride, use of snowshoes, and presenters. The day was well planned and all went smoothly.

We learned much about our environment including local animals, avalanche safety and snowmaking. And luckily we enjoyed a “blue bird” day at the top of the tram!

Many thanks to the following: Devin Middlebrook; Beth Quandt (LTUSD) and Daryl Quandt; Frank Papandrea (Heavenly Valley Environmental manager); Dave Reichel (Sierra Avalanche Center); Jon Wilson (Heavenly Ski Patrol) and Truckee (Heavenly Ski Patrol dog); Dave Hager, Bill Clark and Jake Blazeh (Heavenly Valley Snowmaking); Kirk Hardie and Sarah Hockensmith (Tahoe Institute of Natural Science); Adilene Negrete ( US Forest Service); Mary Cooper and the several Heavenly Mountain Hosts who assisted in any and all ways needed. (We’re sorry we did not get all of your names)

Again, thank you for an excellent day.
Ms. Kaelin, Mr. Kuntz and Mrs. Miller's 5th Classes
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
Lake Tahoe Unified School District