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Village at Palisades Tahoe: All-in-One Fun!
Snow sports enthusiasts land at The Village at Palisades Tahoe and have no desire to venture further. Why? Because here they find everything they need for a complete experience, whether on the snow or off. Of course, those Palisades Tahoe snow skiers or snowboarders know they've hit pay dirt since the slopes here are some of the best you'll find anywhere in the Lake Tahoe area. They're steep for expert skiers, and there are other areas where beginners feel right at home. But even die-hard Palisades Tahoe skiers and boarders have to take the wood off their feet at some point. And that's another reason the Village at Palisades Tahoe shines – or you could say glows – the place really does glow at night, and it's beautiful to see. Encircled by the snowy environment, the Village feels much like a European ski hamlet with winding brickways that follow the contour of the handsome stone buildings. On the top floors are guest rooms with balconies that look out over the bustling scene. Below, on ground level, are restaurants, bars, shops and more. Visitors, from families with small children to starry-eyed couples, will find many fun things to do here, from yoga to taking the Aerial Tram up to High Point Camp to climbing Tram Face with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe Via Ferrata. This is Palisades Tahoe at its best.
MORE THAN 20 YEARS AFTER HIS TRAGIC DEATH, THE WORLD-RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER AND MOUNTAINEER CONTINUES TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS—AND REMAINS CLOSE TO THE HEART OF AN OLD FRIEND
Galen Rowell climbs in the Buttermilks in the Eastern Sierra in spring 2002, just months before his tragic death, photo by Zach Holmes / Alamy Stock Photo
In 1969, I was walking along the base of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley with a couple of climbing buddies when we ran into Galen Rowell. I was new to the sport and not up on my Yosemite climbing history, and thus had never heard Galen’s name.
We were introduced, and I was immediately struck by the fierce intensity of his person. His handshake was firm, his smile sincere and there was a gleeful, wild passion in his eyes that I liked and trusted from the very beginning. We climbed together part of that day and began a friendship that endured and immeasurably enriched and informed my life.
Reflecting on my good friend, I believe Galen’s work has enriched and made more secure the lives of all who inhabit the earth. I say this because his work has raised man’s awareness of the beauty, the inherent dignity, the fragility and the spiritual dimension of the wild places, creatures and people of the world. Only human awareness can save the wild, and the essence of Galen’s success and vision was in the intense enthusiasm he brought to whatever he was doing.
I have known few people with the kind of energy and ability to focus in the moment as Galen. Whether he was climbing, taking photographs, giving a talk, discussing the ideas of Konrad Lorenz, the observations of John McPhee, the music of Villa Lobos, or taking one of his power runs in the Berkeley Hills, life was always an adventure for him.
Anyone who was ever in an automobile with Galen at the wheel experienced a memorable adventure of their own. I was once in the car with Galen on Highway 395 north of Bishop on the way to a favorite bouldering spot when I expressed my
The Lake Tahoe region is many things to many people. It’s the serenity of the forest, the shades of blue in the water, the contrast of snow-capped peaks against sky, the golden leaves of its aspens. With its vast, panoramic beauty and its seasonally-changing scenery, it’s no wonder Tahoe draws those with a desire to recreate both its shores and its mountains. Here, seven artists share—through painting and photography, realism and abstraction, even by the winds and weather itself—a work that, to them, represents the Lake Tahoe region:
Jane Lufkin
Since she was young, Jane Lufkin has been an artist. The native Californian spent most of her life in Sonoma County, where she ran a landscape architecture practice for about 20 years. She and her husband had twins then, 13 years later, a second set of twins.
About ten years ago, she and her husband, a builder, decided to retire from their professional practices and move their family to Truckee. Lufkin started working at the gallery Art Obsessions. Spending her days surrounded by fine artwork and stunning scenery reignited her lifelong passion for art.
“I was so taken by living here, in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas on Earth, that I couldn’t stop thinking about painting, couldn’t stop thinking about the color I was seeing, and the perspective and the clouds and the trees—it was overwhelming to the point where I decided I would paint,” she says.
Her background in landscape architecture—which involves drawing, rendering and design principles—provided a solid base for her artwork. The first step of a painting is the inspiration, which, for her, means the natural landscape: Lake Tahoe, the woods in Tahoe Donner, or scenes she sees while skiing or hiking. Lufkin carries a camera with her in case she notices something striking while she’s out. A self-described “color junkie,” she’s drawn to strong contrasts.
Lufkin works primarily in oils or acrylics. As her kids grow, she’s painti
Be inspired by the art of North Lake Tahoe
The power of art is unmistakable. Whether it’s a painting, a sculpture, a play, a dance performance or any of its many forms, art has the ability to make us laugh, cry, imagine and be inspired.
North Lake Tahoe is known for its beautiful scenery, adventurous ski slopes, exciting gaming establishments and so much more. Lesser known, but just as treasured, is the region’s performing and visual arts culture. With a dozen towns between the California and Nevada sides of North Lake Tahoe, the area provides multiple opportunities to view, hear and watch works of art, whether they’re hung on a wall or music to your ears.
ART GALLERIES
The majestic mountains and blue and green hues of Lake Tahoe attract visual artists from around the world who can’t help but be inspired by the area’s natural beauty. Artists find the panorama breathtaking, exciting and stimulating, which certainly helps the creative juices flow.
Take a walk along many North Lake Tahoe streets and you’re bound to come across numerous galleries showcasing works by local artists. Visit Trunk Show in Tahoe City for an ever-rotating collection of handmade items. Handmade at the Lake in Incline Village, offers handmade quilts, glass ornaments, jewelry and more made exclusively by artists in the region.
At Gallery Keoki in Olympic Valley, fine art and extreme sports photographer Keoki Flagg highlights nature, outdoor sports and adventure photographs, some of which have been created for top companies and corporations worldwide. North Tahoe Arts about to move into a new space in Kings Beach, is a nonprofit organization that supports visual arts in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee communities. Artwork by nearly two-dozen local artists is available for sale, and workshops, classes and camps are held throughout the year for people of all ages and artists of all levels.
At Heritage Plaza Park in downtown Tahoe City, you can view the truly unique Ursa Mater art in