Volunteer with Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program, from Bill Henderson
Reno, Nevada - Tonight’s meeting at Scheels was a great introduction for all those new to Sky Tavern and the way we operate. Sky Tavern relies entirely on it’s volunteers, and is the biggest all-volunteer run ski program in the country, maybe the world. What we need most right now is volunteer snowboard instructors and volunteers for the adaptive program. So take advantage of the Green Rewards program and get out on the mountain!
November 20th and December 2nd at Scheels
Learn more about Sky Tavern here: Getting Kids Out Skiing, Keeping the Legacy Alive, Rewarding Volunteerism, In Quest For Gold, Olympic Skier Seeks to Help Reno Youth. Click here to read the story »
Greenery, from Molly MacMillan
No need to go all ape sh*t, greening your bathroom is easy.
Becoming more environmentally friendly in everyday life doesn’t mean you need to backpack through Appalachia or kayak the Nile, though both are tempting prospects.
Begin by making your modern-day luxuries less likely to have a negative impact on the environment. For simple steps on greening your restroom start here: Save water, shower with a friend.
News from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, from Ben Storrud
Lake Tahoe, Nevada - And so another beautiful winter begins at Lake Tahoe - the hiking season is quickly coming to a close, but there are still plenty of opportunities to recreate on the Tahoe Rim Trail!
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Volunteer with Disabled Sports Far West, from Vanessa Belz
Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Disabled Sports Far West, located at Alpine Meadows Resort in beautiful North Lake Tahoe, is looking for volunteers to help teach people with disabilities learn how to downhill ski and snowboard. You must be a strong intermediate skier (or above) and have a desire to share the “mountain experience” with our students. Mandatory training is provided. Lift tickets are provided on your volunteer day. View, download and print a volunteer application by visiting our website at www.disabledsports.net or, call Vanessa at 530·581·4161 x203 or email vanessa@disabledsports.net for more information.
Earn Lift Tickets Through Green Rewards!
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Special Thanks to Tamarack Resort for Their Generous Donation to Athletes With a Cause.
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