Tahoe Donner

Summer in Tahoe Donner is packed with adventure. Make sure you pick up your copy of the Summer Fun Guide to help you plan your summer.

Bikeworks has changed its location and is moving to the Equestrian Center. This will give bikers easy access to many of Tahoe Donner’s amazing trails as well as the newly purchased Euer Valley! The Beach Club Marina will still offer bike rentals for use around the lake. Now there are a few different options for you to take a spin with family and friends.

Our popular recreation events will be in full swing! Come spend the night under the stars with Tahoe Donner. This summer we are offering a Family overnight camp out at the Beach Club Marina. Make sure you don’t miss out, space is limited. Pre-register online!

New this year, we will offer private Archery lessons. You can reserve a lesson for up to 3 people. Please register 24 hours in advance.

We have a very special summer Concert on the Green, set for Saturday July 21. This is one summer event you won’t want to miss!

These are just a few of the summer fun options for you to explore! Don’t forget, for more information about all events and amenities check out the Summer Fun Guide!

Summer is just around the corner, and that means bathing suits, road races and triathlons. Trout Creek Recreation Center offers a great selection of classes for everyone.

* New * Kickboxing Class

Kickboxing is coming to Trout Creek Recreation Center starting Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Taught by Holly Hunt, this class is an action-packed workout with a series of punching and kicking combinations. It’s a great workout for toning your entire body!

Fitness Training

Plan on trying a triathlon this summer? Let Trout Creek Recreation Center be your training ground.

Adult Swim Club is for swimmers of all levels who are looking to improve stroke technique and fitness level. Classes are taught by Lisa Hussar and offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

There are several different spin and yoga classes that focus on different fitness levels. From yoga for structural integrity to spin & sculpt, you can be at your strongest when it’s time to compete!

Whatever you are up to this summer, Trout Creek Recreation Center can get you in the shape you need to perform at your best.

For a full list of classes, descriptions, dates and times, please check out our March 2012 fitness schedule (pdf).

The eighth annual Tahoe Donner I-Did-A-Run returns to Snowfest, with a new front runner Donner Bear, the Bernese mountain dog.

Bring your own dog or come cheer on all the pooches behind the Lodge Restaurant & Pub on Sunday, March 11. Registration begins at 12 p.m. Race starts at 1 p.m.

Race fee is $20 with proceeds going to the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. Prizes will be awarded for the speediest finishers. All participants receive a “doggie bag” containing treats and goodies.

There will be five categories based on the weight of the dog:

• Puppy (not eligible for the overall win)
• 0-25 lbs.
• 26-50 lbs.
• 51-75 lbs.
• 76 lbs. and up

Here’s a hint or two for pet owners: you can bribe your pooch with anything and everything on race day, but remember pulling your canine during the race will disqualify your dog.

Raffle tickets for great prizes to benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society will be sold at the event. Tickets are $1 each and winners do not have to be present to win.

The snack bar and pub will open at 11:30 a.m. The Pub opens for food service at 2:30 p.m. with happy hour specials.

For more information about the I-Did-A-Run, please contact Ali Kovach at (530) 587-9424.

Due to limited amounts of snow earlier this season, we decided to alter some of the details to our popular Snowman Contest. It’s time to really get creative. We know you’re up for the challenge! We’re changing this year’s contest so that snowmen can be made out of lots of different items including bags of leaves, flower pots, wood piles and even items you might intend to throw away. The only guideline your creation must meet is that it must have a face like a snowman. The rest is up to you!

Now, if you’re really motivated, this week is a great time to make a traditional snowman. Rumor is the wet and heavy snow is perfect for making snowballs and a snowman!

Email a photo of your creation along with a short story about how you came up with your idea. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9. Prizes will be awarded to the best creations. Top ranked creatures will be featured on Facebook and Tahoe Donner News.