Fall Events
LAKE TAHOE *MAMMOTH * BIG BEAR * PALM SPRINGS
September 2009
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School is back in session and that is a signal that summer is over and autumn is arriving. For the ski resorts, everything moves into "winter" mode, so now is the time to plan and book you holiday trips. Remember that holidays are the busiest times, so the best vacation rentals and hotels get booked this month. The same for Palm Springs as the "snow birds" come in from back east, and are book their long stays at the desert resort. Here is what is happening at all the resorts this autumn. For the ski resorts, an El Nino Advisory has been forecast for early and heavier snow.
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
BIG EVENTS
Convict Lake Fishing Derby - October 1 - November 15- Hosted by Convict Lake Resort, the fall Fishing Derby has cash and prizes for you to win on every weekend. Register at Convict Lake or call 760-934-3800. Tell Brian that City Concierge sent you and that you are coming to catch the big one. This is the last fishing derby of the season before the close.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Mountain biking, golf and fishing are still going strong in Mammoth. The weather is chilling down and an early ski season will get started. Here are the dates to mark on your calendar and upcoming events.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort Opening Day - Thursday November 12, 2009
Opening Day Festivities - November 13-14, 2009
Mono County Fishing Season Ends- November 15, 2009
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NORTH LAKE TAHOE
BIG EVENTS
Tahoe Century Rides - September 26, 2009 30 mile routes, 60 mile routes or even a 100 mile tour of scenic Tahoe,Truckee and Donner Pass. 6,800' vertical gain on 100 mi. route, 2,500' vertical gain on 60 mi. route. Includes a water bottle, SAG, snacks, lunch and after-ride dinner with live music. Almost like a death ride? It all starts in Squaw Valley. Visit www.tahoesierracentury.com for more details.
Oktoberfest
- October 10 -17, 2010 It might feel like summer, but it’s never too early to plan for fall.
Tahoe City hosts its annual Oktoberfest and Harvest Festival October
10-17 with Scarecrows on Parade, pumpkin patch and family carnival. Plan on spending some time in North Lake Tahoe for the annual Ocktoberfest celebration.
Learn To Ski Week in North Tahoe - December 12-13 Not everyone can gracefully
schuss down black diamond slopes and North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are
giving novice skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to learn at
bargain prices. Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak,
Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe,
Squaw Valley USA and Sugar Bowl participate. $25 includes
an all-day beginner lift ticket, group lesson and gear rental. Purchase at resort on the day of lessons.
Take advantage of lower cost lodging during this time frame as well.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
BIG EVENTS
Marathon Week
- September 23-27, 2009
Saturday, September 26 - a series of free Kids Fun Runs for toddlers to age 12 years, 2
p.m., at Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe, California. Children race in
one-year age groups from yards to a mile.
All children receive a finisher's medal, hot dog and drink, and
an official runner's race bib.
Runners and walkers have a host of events to choose from during the
Lake Tahoe Marathon Race Week (September 23-27), including the
Marathon, coined a Sunday morning run that you'll never forget, that
winds down the West Shore from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe's Pope
Beach for a post-run bash; 3-Day Triathlon; Marathon Relays; Half
Marathon; 20, 35 or 72-Mile Bike Races; Kayaking events; and Speed Golf.
Good Family Fun. www.tahoemarathon.com
Tahoe Triple Run - September 25-27,2009
Ultra runners test their physical and
mental endurance at the Lake Tahoe Marathon during the 9th Annual
Tahoe Triple and the 4th Annual Super Triple, both of which kick off
Friday, September 25 and conclude on the official marathon race day,
Sunday, September 27. The Tahoe Triple has racers running three marathons in three
consecutive days in two states, and circumnavigates the entire
shoreline of Lake Tahoe. The Super Triple kicks it up with two
marathons in two consecutive days (Friday and Saturday), but rather
than resting Saturday night participants hit the ground running at 10
p.m. to run another 72 miles, which includes the Sunday marathon
event. Both groups are treated to dinner and ultra runner speakers
Thursday, September 24, the night before racing begins.
BIG BEAR
BIG EVENTS
Oktoberfest- Weekends September 19 - October 31, 2009
Oktoberfest is a family event loaded with festivities including stein holding matches, log sawing competitions, safe slam beer drinking contests, clogging and polka dances, a children's fun-zone, and a huge dance floor. Booths and shop for handmade arts, crafts and collectibles. Tickets are $12.00 Big Bear
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PALM SPRINGS
BIG EVENTS
Les Dames Du Soleil - This one-night-only performance will be Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Get your cocktail on, beginning at 6:00 PM with a &:00 show. This fund raiser helps the Desert Aids Project. For more information on the event, 760-323-2118, xtn. 266
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