Olympic Heritage Week Begins in Lake Tahoe

During the winter of 1960, athletes from around the world came to Lake Tahoe to participate in the Winter Olympic Games. The biathlon and cross country events were held in what is now Sugar Pine Point State Park. A celebration of the area's snow heritage begins Saturday with a series of events to showcase makes the region so special.

This historic venture will come alive with the Olympic spirit as the public is invited to join us for a week of special events. Scheduled events will include an all ages, beginners, modified biathlon event; snowshoe hikes highlighting our Olympic heritage; and Opening Ceremonies and a meet and greet with former Olympians.

Saturday, January 11

Sugar Pine Point Park
Sugar Pine Point Nordic Trail System Opens 10 am
Olympian Welcome with refreshments at 11:30 am
Dedication and celebration by Eagle Wind Dancers at 11:45 am
Guided Snowshoe and Cross Country tour of the Olympic Snow Trails at 12:30 pm
Plaza Bar at Squaw Valley
Former Olympian Meet and Greet from 4 to 6 pm

Monday, January 13
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
Former Olympian Meet and Greet and Book Signing from 5 to 7 pm

Wednesday, January 15
Scholastic Ski Day- State Park Rangers to present in-school programs to 3rd grade classes at North Shore

Thursday, January 16
Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Boathouse Mall restaurant specials

Friday, January 17
Nordic Legends Dinner at 6 pm at Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City

Saturday, January 18
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Citizens Against the Clock - Biathlon Event from 10:30 am to 2 pm
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike - $25 includes snowshoes, park entrance and guided walk Reservations required. Call West Shore Sports at 530-525-9920. Lessons at 6:30, Hike at 7 pm.
Squaw Valley
Olympic Themed Mighty Mites Race

Sunday, January 19
Squaw Valley
Olympic Themed Mighty Mites Race
Olympic Heritage Walking Tours by David Antonucci at Base Area from noon to 1:30 pm
Live music from the Nibblers at KT Deck
Cusp of Glory Film Premiere at Plaza Bar from 7 to 9 pm