Women of Winter – Interview with Deirdra Walsh
As we continue to highlight local women making history throughout the month of March, we’re reminded of their resilience and mindset. Meet Deirdra Walsh, president and general manager of Northstar California. Deirdra is one of eight women leading Vail’s portfolio of 37 resorts. A portion of this interview was originally featured in the November issue of Moonshine Ink, written by…
Read More >Women of Winter – Interview with Michelle Parker
Photo courtesy of Ming Poon Photography Our second blog in the Women’s History Month series highlights a conversation with Michelle Parker, a professional skier, photographer, musician, and advocate who grew up in Olympic Valley and credits the Sierra mountains for structuring her community and mindset. A portion of this interview was originally featured in the November issue of Moonshine Ink…
Read More >Q&A: A Guide to Lila’s north shore stomping grounds
Top 5 places to train (in Tahoe?) for upcoming ski races: Diamond Peak. Sugar Bowl. Squaw Valley. Incline Rec Center (spin bikes, BBall court, space for race preparation). Barton Health Center of Excellence and their affiliates on North Shore. Otherwise I travel so often that we usually train near the race venues in Europe, USA or Canada! Lila Lapanja is…
Read More >Meet North Lake Tahoe Local Luminary, Lila Lapanja
Olympic Hopeful, Professional Alpine Skier Lila Lapanja, an Incline Village native, was two-years-old the first time her parents strapped on skis. Lila’s father (and longtime coach/mentor) did so as a way to bond with his daughter. She excelled at the sport and began racing competitively for the Diamond Peak team at the age of seven. In doing so, she solidified…
Read More >Q&A: A Guide to Nadia’s North Shore Stomping Grounds
If you are working remotely, where is your favorite place to catch up on emails? I’m very fortunate and have a stunning ski resort for an office, however if I have to work remotely I love to cozy up in front of the fire on my couch in Tahoe-Donner and soak up the views. Nadia's found success by being open…
Read More >Meet North Lake Tahoe Local Luminary, Nadia Guerriero!
Professional Leader & Wellness Advocate Nadia Guerriero was promoted to Vice President & General Manager of Northstar California Resort because she is an exceptional leader who develops high performing teams. Throughout her decade-long tenure at the resort, she has led multiple departments and continually raised her hand for new roles and learning opportunities. This thirst for knowledge and experience has…
Read More >Q&A: A Guide to Adrian & Emily’s North Shore Stomping Grounds
Top 5 places to experience the backcountry in North Tahoe -- (examples could include places to trail run, rock climb, ski) Ski Nat Geo Bowl with Alpenglow Expeditions! Trail running Sugarbowl to Squaw Trail run into and then scramble Eagle Lake Buttress Rock climbing at Snowshed on Donner Summit Backcountry ski the West Shore - Jakes/Hidden/Rubicon Favorite way to spend…
Read More >Meet North Tahoe Local Luminaries, Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington
World-class Mountaineers and Global Adventurers Just over five years ago, Emily Harrington boarded a plane to North Lake Tahoe for a two-week date with Adrian Ballinger. They rock climbed and road tripped through the east side of the Sierra and they’ve been charging forward as a global adventure power couple ever since. It didn’t take long for Harrington to relocate…
Read More >Q&A: A Guide to Chef Dale’s north shore stomping grounds
Douglas Dale, a Local Luminary, is a New York City transplant that has called North Lake Tahoe home for 40 years. A professional chef by trade and owner of Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique Restaurant, Dale chose to call the northern shore of Lake Tahoe home after falling in love with the lifestyle, people, and opportunity in 1979. Although many seasons have come…
Read More >MEET NORTH TAHOE LOCAL LUMINARY, DOUGLAS DALE!
Professional Chef; Owner of Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique Restaurant; Cookbook Author; Culinary Artist North Lake Tahoe has a history of attracting romantics, adventurists, fringe seekers and artists. Whether on vacation, spending a season or two, or making this special place a permanent home, most can agree that it’s a community like no other. Those that stay, know it takes a unique…
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