when: 9:00am

where: Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City

Conceived in 1976, the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team has over 100 members who fulfill many different functions in the organization such as rescuing lost alpine and cross-country skiers, locating downed aircraft, rescuing stranded hikers and climbers, educating the public about mountain safety, and many other support functions.

Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, along with community supporters, organize The Great Ski Race, which continues to be one of the largest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi. Race proceeds are used primarily to purchase equipment for the Team, and to support winter survival and avalanche education programs sponsored and conducted by the Team.

Note: Poster to right is last year's...