Squaw Valley Olympic Love Fest: March 21

     We love our local Olympians.  Like any hero we earthlings put up on a pedestal, the Olympian medal winner(and participant) is a national icon.  At the local level, where the athlete trains everyday, eats and sleeps like the rest of us, he or she is our friend and neighbor.  Often, too, local doctors treat the many related injuries associated with their sport.  We are all witnesses to the price of a slip, a bump, or an incomplete maneuver -broken bones, career ending injuries, and the loss of a competition.
       At Tahoe, we have our share of sports heroes: those men and women who dedicate their young adulthood to the pursuit of excellence on the snow and ice.   Primarily here, it is the snow with the beautiful mountain runs that afford the opportunities to train, to excel, and to compete at the highest level.   Whether it's Alpine Meadows,  Squaw Valley,  Northstar,  Heavenly Valley, or Diamond Peak,  each offers a superb venue for skiers and boarders.
     With the 2014 Olympics now in the books, it's time for celebration and recognition.  In 3 weeks, on March 21, at Squaw Valley, an event will take place to showcase our local athletes.  12 participants will be feted including  medal winners Julia Mancuso, Jamie Anderson, David Wise, and Maddie Bowman.
     The event will include fireworks(always a nice touch), an athlete parade, live music and  autograph sessions for that personal touch.   Maybe even a photo op- so the admirers can post some shots all over their social media pages.
     It promises to be a memorable day for all who take the time to visit.   The only hook could be a snow day.
     We'll keep you posted.   Date again: March 21 at Squaw Valley.   Start time around noon, maybe.