by Armand Gutierrez, President
Plans for Skiing?
Although the Breckenridge trip was canceled, that doesn’t mean you should forgo the opportunity for skiing locally in Tahoe. All of the resorts are hyping that they have “re-imagined” the mountain experience, whatever that means. Sure, I get it. It’s just a less intrusive way of saying that there will be a number of restrictions at the resort, none of which are draconian in nature. But I can live with physical distancing (a better term than “social distancing”), lift ticket reservations, facemasks, and limited access to dining areas. For this season, and hopefully only this season, these restrictions will provide a safer environment for indulging in our favorite ski activities.
As we enter November from a long dry spell, the resorts have already posted their tentative opening dates:
- 20 November – Heavenly Valley, Northstar
- 25 November – Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
- 26 November – Sierra at Tahoe
- 4 December – Kirkwood
- 15 December – Homewood
- TBD – Mt. Rose
The keyword tentative is used because the Tahoe resorts are bone dry at the moment, unlike a certain unnamed resort somewhere in Wyoming. As usual, I’ll be waiting until at least mid-December before making that first drive to Tahoe and that first pandemic-derived experience.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving is my other favorite time of the year. The tradition of visiting my brother and the rest of the family might not be the same as in past years. The grandkids will be returning from college and, as has been reported in the newspaper, colleges have become a hotbed for COVID-19. However, the desire to be with family, plus throw in a measure of safety protocols, a traditional family dinner just might happen.
On behalf of the Board I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with family and friends.
