During the winter of 1960 athletes from around the world came to Lake Tahoe to participate in the Winter Olympic Games. The biathlon and cross country (XC) events of the V111 Winter Olympics were held in what is now Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. A portion of the marked XC trails takes you on a loop through the heart of the men’s events where you travel with the spirit of the games on the trails of the biathlon and men’s events. This historic venue will come alive with the Olympic spirit as the public is invited to join us for a week of special events celebrating the Olympic Heritage.

Nordic Olympic Trails fundraiser is Jan. 11 from 6-8pm. West Shore Café will be the place to be for a spirited evening of great food, lively music and fun all for a worthy cause: supporting local efforts to maintain the free interpretive Nordic ski trails at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

The evening will feature a meet and greet with past Olympians, live local music, ski and historic Olympic memorabilia from 1960, a silent auction, and surprise special presentations.

H’orderves and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. No host bar. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door and are available at the North Lake Chamber Visitor Center in Tahoe City, Gatekeepers Museum, Granlibakken Resort and West Shore Sports.

For more information, call (530) 583.3074.