Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area will host its inaugural Winter Festival on Jan. 24.

The Tahoe Donner team will introduce participants to the world of Nordic sports and snowshoeing, complete with demonstrations, free equipment demos, discount skiing and live entertainment.

All festival-goers will be treated to:

·         Discounted trail passes to explore up to 100 kilometers of terrain for just $10—regularly $30.

·         Discounted ski or snowshoe rental equipment at $15—regularly $25.

·         Free lessons and tours.

·         Free demo day – cross country ski, snowshoe and fat bike equipment.

Winter Festival is from 11am-3pm at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area, located at the Alder Creek Adventure Center at 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee. To accommodate parking needs, in addition to offering free parking on site, complimentary shuttle service will be provided from The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. For more info, go online.