lake tahoe license plate
Cycling icon Levi Leipheimer partners with “My Tahoe” license plate campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:04pm
Professional cycling legend Levi Leipheimer was in Lake Tahoe recently to promote the Lake Tahoe specialty vehicle license program of the California Tahoe Conservancy.
Leipheimer, a two-time U.S. national champion, Olympic medalist, and three-time Tour of California winner, has continued to use his role in cycling to advance good causes, including through his King Ridge Foundation, which supports programs serving at-risk youth across the country.
New website shows visitors and locals over 40 public beaches in the Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 8:58am
A new website has been launched by the Tahoe Fund that will guide both locals and visitors to over 40 beaches around Lake Tahoe. Along the iconic shores of the lake are hidden gems along with popular spots, all providing people a chance to experience the beach and shoreline activities.
The website offers information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, what amenities and services are offered, if any, along with other helpful information beachgoers might be interested in.
Plates for Powder campaign returns
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 7:31pm
LAKE TAHOE – Ski season is almost here, and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada can receive free lift tickets to one of eight Lake Tahoe resorts participating in the program. With snow heading to the mountains soon, now is the time to buy a Tahoe license plate so you can ski for free in Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe license plate program trying new ideas to spur sales
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 6:05pm
The Lake Tahoe license plate has been around for 25 years in California, one of 12 special interest plates people can choose from when registering their vehicles.
Funds collected from sales are allocated to the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) who is required to support “preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area” and for “establishing and improving trails, pathways, and public access for nonmotorized traffic.”
"Plates for Powder" is back: Buy a Tahoe license plate and ski for free
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 8:40am
The popular “Plates for Powder” program and offers skiers and boarders two free lift tickets at one of ten resorts in Lake Tahoe if they purchase the new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada.
“The mountains are covered in white from this weekend’s storm signaling that ski season is almost here,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “Get ready to ski at one of the 10 resorts in Tahoe who generously support this great program by purchasing your new California or Nevada Tahoe plate today.”
Ski for free and help Lake Tahoe with CA/NV license plate purchase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 9:24am
With predictions for one of the biggest winters in over a decade, now is the time to buy a Lake Tahoe license plate so you can ski for free in Tahoe. The popular “Plates for Powder” program is back, and once again offers individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada two free lift tickets to one of 12 Tahoe resorts participating in the program.
Purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate and ski or ride for free
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 7:22pm
You can now buy either a California or Nevada license plate and help raise money for Lake Tahoe environmental efforts.
The Tahoe Fund is working with the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada State Lands to promote the sale of their Lake Tahoe license plates. Between now and April 5, 2015, receive two free alpine or nordic tickets to the resort of your choice when you purchase the special plates.
Sand Harbor Shuttle Service in Place for Summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 6:36am
There is a park and ride system for Sand Harbor in place once again for the summer of 2014.
In it's third year, the Tahoe Transportation District’s East Shore Express, the shuttle bus provides rides Incline Village to Sand Harbor. They are able to do so with a federal grant and funds gathered from the selling of Lake Tahoe License Plates.
Free Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Lift Tickets When You Get Special License Plate
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2013 - 4:40pm
With ski resorts busy preparing for the winter season ahead, now is the time to start planning your time on the slopes! "Plates for Powder" is the successful promotion run by the Tahoe Fund to increase sales of the Lake Tahoe license plates.
Individuals who purchase the specialty Lake Tahoe license plate in either Nevada or California prior to April 1, 2014 will receive two lift tickets to their choice of 11 Lake Tahoe resorts.
Tahoe Fund, Conservancy launch free beach app
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 8:27am
A new smart phone and tablet app designed to highlight beaches around Lake Tahoe, where they are and how to get to them, has been launched in a partnership with the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The aim is to help more than 2 million Tahoe visitors find their way to the perfect beach outing on the public shores.
Tahoe license plate holders eligible to win free lift tickets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 8:03am
The environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund announced Thursday the launch of the Lake Tahoe License Plate ‘Plate Spotter’ program to reward owners of Lake Tahoe license plates with free lift tickets during the 2013 Winter season. Tahoe plates spotted by official “spotters” and the general public will be entered to win free lift tickets every week until March 20, 2013. The program is designed to raise awareness of Lake Tahoe license plates, and to reward and encourage renewals and new Tahoe license plate purchases.
Ski for free at Lake Tahoe with purchase of Tahoe License Plate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 7:13am
With the official start to the Tahoe ski season just around the corner, the Tahoe Fund is launching the popular “Plates for Powder” promotion to drive sales of Lake Tahoe license plates.
Lam Watah trailhead parking at Stateline closed through mid-October
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 3:23pmThe Tahoe Transportation District and the U.S. Forest Service are asking the public to park in alternate locations to access the Lam Watah Trail while work is underway on improvements that are part of the Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bike Path project - Phase 1B. Lam Watah Trailhead parking normally is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 50 just past the casinos in Stateline, Nev., on Kahle Drive.
Tahoe resorts, business outfit vehicle fleets with Lake Tahoe license plate
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 4:26pm
New Lake Tahoe license plates are appearing on the vehicle fleets of major ski resorts and businesses in the Tahoe Basin, as support for the Tahoe plate program in California and Nevada continues this winter.
Heavenly Ski Resort helped launch the program in 1996 and has 140 vehicles plated for Tahoe. Northstar Resort, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards have ordered new Tahoe plates.
Tahoe Snow Sports Icons Daron Rahlves, Jeremy Jones Partner With Plate for Powder Campaign
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:21am
By Maja Thaler
Two of Lake Tahoe's most popular ski and snowboarding icons, Daron Rahlves and Jeremy Jones, have finished shooting public service ads this week for the nonprofit Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program. Rahlves and Jones donated their time for the California and Nevada Lake Tahoe specialty license plates program, which gives new Tahoe license plate buyers two free Alpine or Nordic ski tickets to their choice of 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:30pmTwelve Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 and April 15. More than 96 perce...
Specialty Tahoe license plates comes with lift tickets
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Free lift tickets for Tahoe license plate buyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 4:15pmThe Tahoe Fund announced Wednesday that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts will offer two free lift tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between Dec. 12 a...
Free Ski Lift Tickets as Tahoe Fund Launches 2nd Annual Plate for Powder Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:21pm
The Tahoe Fund announced today that 12 major Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are offering two free Alpine or Nordic tickets for every purchase of a California or Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate between December 12 and April 15.
