The Tahoe TAP podcast is back, offering listeners their inside look at the Things, Adventures, and People that keep Tahoe’s mountain spirit alive. Hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway return behind the mics to share the latest stories and voices shaping life around the lake — and with ski season on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be better for their latest guest.
In this episode, the duo sits down with Dan Healy, a seasoned ski industry leader and the newly appointed Vice President and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe, as the resort gears up for its November 28th opening.
Healy’s mountain story runs deep — spanning three decades in snow sports and resort operations. His career has taken him from directing children’s programs at world-class destinations like Beaver Creek and Crested Butte, to managing ski school operations at Sugar Bowl, and later, serving as Vice President of Recreational Services at Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah.
Notably, Healy’s connection to Sierra-at-Tahoe goes way back — he previously served as the resort’s Director of Snowsports, making his return to the mountain a true full-circle moment.
Now leading Sierra into a new chapter, Healy brings with him a wealth of operational experience and a passion for nurturing both the guest and employee experience. On this episode, the conversation covers everything from resort recovery and community spirit to the innovations shaping the coming winter season.
After University of California, Davis, forest ecologist Hugh Safford stumbled upon California’s highest tree, a Jeffrey pine, in the High Sierra in 2024, he vowed to return. He wanted to learn more about what this unlikely species is doing in the Sierra Nevada’s highest places, and how it got there.
This summer, he and a team of UC Davis researchers hiked more than 240 miles and climbed 24 peaks in search of high-elevation Jeffrey pines and what their presence may reveal about our warming planet.
A UC Davis storyteller accompanied them for four days, documenting their journey through writing, photos, audio, videos and watercolor sketches. The resulting feature story, “An Extreme Tree Hunt in the Sierra Nevada,” reveals the lengths some scientists will go to understand the wonders and changes of the natural world.
Illustration of the Sierra research done on the pine forest on September 8, 2025. Jeffrey pine with Hugh Safford .Sketch in watercolor of ecologist Hugh Safford overlooking High Sierra landscape (c) Kat Kerlin, UC Davis
“If you want to understand what’s happening with climate change, you have to look at our Earth’s extremes — the poles and the mountains,” Safford said. “The subalpine forest is one of the leading edges of climate change.”
Sounds of the journey, from the crunch of the trail to the caw of the Clark’s nutcracker bird, come to life in the UC Davis Unfold podcast episode “Climbing to Extremes.” The story is part of UC Davis’ immersive In Focus feature series.
STATELINE, Nev. – Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe announces the second addition to its 2026 concert season with Grammy Award-winning band Train, joined by Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson, at The Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The announcement adds another standout performance to the 2026 Summer Concert Series. Fans can look forward to a night filled with Train’s beloved hits, Barenaked Ladies’ signature energy, and Matt Nathanson’s soulful storytelling, all in one spectacular night.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or APEconcerts.com. Stay up to date with our full lineup and future announcements at Caesars.com
Train is joining the 2026 Summer Concert Series.Provided / Caesars Republic
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Camp Richardson Resort’s friendly, laugh-out-loud winter snowshoe competition returns to the beach in front of The Grove restaurant Jan. 17, Feb. 21, and March 21, 2026. Racers are invited to try their luck and skill at racing through obstacles with cocktail trays in hand. The winner is the fastest and cleanest, with trays and drinks intact.
No experience is required, but a hefty sense of balance is helpful. The race is open to novice, amateur and expert snowshoe racers. Snowshoes are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Competitors will run, knees up, kicking snow with their snowshoes while balancing a tray full of mock drinks, hoping to be the fastest without spilling.
Registration is free, and there are multiple race categories, including men/women’s sprint, obstacle and team. Competitors can win prizes that range from dining certificates to stays, and merchandise.
Races start at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, Feb. 21, and March 21, 2026. Signups begin at 5 p.m., and entry is free. The Races will be run on snow or sand. The Grove will also feature live entertainment before the races and daily specials.
Camp Richardson offers the most affordable all-inclusive snow play activities in South Lake Tahoe, with a slate of family activities, including snowshoeing and cross-country groomed trails, sledding, snowball fun, building snowmen, or just relaxing by the outdoor fire pit.
A 128-acre complex on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the resort consists of a historic hotel, cabins, campgrounds, a general store, ice cream parlor and The Grove, a lakefront restaurant. The hotel, cabins, beachside inn, duplex, and Richardson House can be reserved through https://camprichardsonresort.com/. Outdoor accommodations can be reserved through recreation.gov. Winter lodging specials are available at https://camprichardsonresort.com/specials/
Snowshoe and cross-country rentals are available through the General Store.
