North Lake Tahoe Real Estate- The Great Race A Winter Must See

The Great Race

The first Sunday of March near Tahoe city 1,000 cross country skate skiers partake in an 18-mile Great Ski Race the largest organized cross-country ski competition on the west coast.  Thousands of volunteers help every year since all the proceeds go to the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team a group of volunteers who track down lost skiers and other who need help.  The first of the three courses is the Hill Climb a seven mile uphill track that is an extremely difficult task to undertake even for professional skate skiers.  The second is the Starratt Pass where you will see themed costumes on the official costumed cheerleading squad cheering the racers on as they pass.  After the Starratt Pass there is a soup station for hungry and tired skate skiers to stop and take a break from the arduous course.  The last course is the Cottonwood Finish a beautiful backcountry course that leads to al the festivities at the finish party which includes a hot lunch, live music, dancing, prizes and award ceremonies.