Our Monte Rowell Memorial Hiking Weekend Was Fabulous!

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Edie

The hiking weekend was tremendously successful — from lovely trails, to delicious food, but most of all to wonderful camaraderie and the building of friendships!  After coming back from a 2 year Covid induced halt of all activities it was great to be together in the mountains again!

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Don’t Miss the “MONTE ROWELL MEMORIAL HIKING WEEKEND”

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Edie

SRSFL HikingThe ” Monte Rowell Memorial Hiking Weekend”  will be held in Truckee, CA Saturday, June 11 through Monday, June 13, 2022. It will be held in Truckee with lodging available at the Truckee Best Western.   For the VIP Hiker application  and information go to the VIP Hiker page.  A  Hiker Guide Application is posted on the Guide Page

 

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Sadly Our February 26th-28th, 2022 Tom Gorin Memorial3 Day Event Has Been Cancelled!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Edie
smiley g366211a12 1280Last night our Ski for Light Board made a difficult decision and cancelled our Tom Gorin Memorial 3 Day Event scheduled for February 26th thru 28th.  The Sierra Sun article, linked below, from Friday, February 26th was certainly a factor in deciding to cancel.  Nevada County is currently experiencing an unprecedented covid surge that has not yet peaked.   We are saddened, but have high hopes for our 3 Day Event to happen next winter!  Hopefully covid will no longer be an issue next year.  Keep checking this website, as their is also the possibility we may be able to have a summer hiking event!
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Our Beloved Monte Rowell Has Passed!

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Edie

Monte died peacefully this morning at 1:35 am, at the wonderful age of 95. or, as Betsy said to me, he kayaked off to Heaven.  Monte was one of the four cornerstones of SRSFL, contributing so much more to its growth than most of us could possibly know. Whatever
Betsy and SRSFL needed, he was there — driving, guiding, taking pictures, serving as Board treasurer, proofreading, being Betsy’s sounding board, making coffee for all the overnight folks who came up on the train for SRSFL events and so much more. Though quiet and unassuming, he was quite the power-house behind the scene, and had a way of saying what needed to be said at just the right moment.

There will be more details about a celebration or memorial at a later
date. For the moment, we send love and condolences to Betsy, who
cared so lovingly for him these last years. And we thank you, Monte, for all the hugs and memories, for leaving your corner of the world better than you found it, for all you did
for SRSFL, and for a life well-lived.  Rest in Peace, dear Monte!

Thank you Vickie for this beautiful tribute!

You may leave your tributes to Monte in the comments below.  If comments are hacked I may have to turn them off.

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Our January 22nd Day Trip is Cancelled

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Edie

smiley g366211a12 1280Last night our board made the difficult decision to cancel our January 22nd Day Trip.  With the current rise in covid cases we feel it would be irresponsible to hold the event on the 22nd.   We are still hoping to hold our Tom Gorin Memorial 3 Day event  on February 26th to 28th.  If you are planning to ski or guide, and haven’t turned in your application yet, please do so now.  A final decision on the 3 Day Event will be made on January 31st and will be dependent on covid numbers turning around.   Watch this website for updates!

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Join Us for our 30th Anniversary Tom Gorin Memorial Three Day Event!

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Edie

Think snow!! Our 2022 30th Anniversary Tom Gorin Memorial Three Day Event will be held on February 26-28, 2022 at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center,  15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161. Thanks to generous donations in Tom’s memory we are able to offer greatly subsidized rates for the event. See skier and guide pages for more information and applications.

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Many Thanks to Sacramento Turn Verein Actives For their Very Generous Donation

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Edie
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Sierra Regional Ski for Light is overwhelmingly thankful for the more than generous donation from the Sacramento Turn Verein Actives and for their past support over several years!

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We Sadly Miss and Remember Tom Gorin: A Great Guide and Friend of Ski for Light!

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Edie

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Recently Tom lost his fight with cancer and left us way to soon! He was a great guide and board member at Sierra Regional Ski for Light. Over the past few years he put in countless hours arranging for our dinners during our Three Day Events. He was always willing to guide anyone I would ask him to. He was warm, positive and funny. Ski for Light will not be the same without him!

If you wish to donate to us in Tom’s memory send your donations to:

SRSFL
c/o Jean Snuggs
609 42nd Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

 

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Sadly Our Winter 2021 Three Day Ski Event Has Been Cancelled

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Edie

Due to Covid 19 restrictions and our concern for skier and guide safety, our 2021 SRSFL Three Day Ski Event has been cancelled! If Covid restrictions change and snow conditions are favorable the board will meet in January and discuss the possibility of adding a day trip some time during the ski season.

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Our 2020 Summer Newsletter is Here

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Edie

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2020 Summer Newsletter in PDF

2020 Summer Newsletter in Word

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