Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Sports

Between June 2 and 30, Alpenglow Sports will be accepting applications for three new nonprofit beneficiaries for the 2025-26 Winter Speaker Series season. As a nonprofit beneficiary of the 20th annual Winter Speaker Series, the selected organizations will have the opportunity to receive over $85,000 in direct financial support.

The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent at their meeting on Friday, April 18 that ultimately authorizes the initiation of planning and design of the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park.

A well-established partnership between the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) and local nonprofit Biking for a Better World (BBW) is under review after the district's General Manager opted not to renew BBW's Concession Agreement beyond its May 1, 2025 expiration. The decision, which caught many community members by surprise, has prompted a formal appeal by BBW and sparked a broader discussion about roles, responsibilities, and governance at the Truckee Bike Park.

A new community-driven initiative, ALL In Truckee Tahoe, has officially launched with a mission to foster inclusivity, connection, and opportunity for individuals of all abilities across Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe. Created as a hub for events, resources, and activities, ALL In is joining forces with the South Lake Tahoe Special Needs Community and Access Tahoe to unite the community through accessible and welcoming programming for all.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on ski pass fraud by partnering with area ski resorts.

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival brings together the Tahoe tribe consisting of athletes, filmmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, and storytellers for a high-energy celebration of adventure culture. Founded by legendary climber and entertainer Todd Offenbacher, the festival is more than just a film showcase—it's a gathering of the people who push limits, redefine what's possible, and inspire the next generation of explorers and adventurers.

For many young people in North Tahoe and Truckee, the towering mountains surrounding their hometowns can feel more like barriers than gateways to adventure. High costs, lack of equipment, and limited opportunities often prevent local youth from engaging in the outdoor experiences that define the region. SOS Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to youth development through outdoor-based mentorship, is working to change that dynamic.

Alpenglow Sports raised an additional $38k for the five nonprofit beneficiaries of the annual Winter Speaker Series, thanks to a generous match from the Tahoe Fund. 

Convergence Entertainment has announced that will produce and finance “Wall of White,” a narrative adaptation of the documentary “Buried” by locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig released in 2021.

Adventure Mountain at Lake Tahoe is turning up the thrill with Night Tubing. Guests can now enjoy an exhilarating 2.5-hour tubing session under the stars, available on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

On March 15, Open to Shred returns to Sugar Bowl Resort, offering a welcoming space for skiers and snowboarders of all backgrounds to hit the slopes. The event, founded by 18-year-old freerider Elsa McAllister, celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and community in snow sports.

The Truckee Winter Carnival 2025 is fast approaching and though we had hoped for more snow, most of the events can continue, with some modifications. To get you ready for some of the more uncommon events we've included a brief history of dog sledding, what it takes to be a good sled dog, and describe what skijoring really is, or isn't.

On Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reported that a man was in backcountry off Luther Pass for longer than expected and hadn't returned home, according to his wife. She found his car parked on SR89 and his body was found by his friends north of Waterhouse Peak. It was not yet retrieved due to unsafe conditions, according to Captain Michael Lansing.

The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) has announced the result of its 2024 End-of-Year Giving Drive fundraising campaign. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of the organization's donors, members, volunteers, and community partners, the campaign raised over $260,000 for Tahoe trails, exceeding its original $250,000 goal.

Fresh snow has arrived just in time for the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe event, raising funds for metastatic breast cancer research. The Eric Nageotte memorial is an annual event pulling together the community to not only to raise funds, but to also have fun.

The do's and don'ts of long-time tradition and sport wild ice skating on surrounding Alpine lakes and ponds.

Sometimes it takes a while, and this year, it took quite a while, but the Snow Gods have smiled on the Tahoe Sierra and we are now officially FebruBuried! And I do mean buried.

The Sierra Avalanche Center supplies life saving avalanche forecasts for the greater Lake Tahoe region seven days a week, but this could soon be in jeopardy as a result of the federal government's ongoing staff cuts.

Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community fun, and the only fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe.