Recreation Briefly 8/28

Labor Day run at Kirkwood Ski Resort scheduled

A 10K trail adventure, a 5K road run, along with a half-mile and 1-mile kids fun run will benefit the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department.

Races begin 9 a.m. Sept. 5 at the Kirkwood Lodge.

Race-day registration will be 8-8:45 a.m. at the lodge, between Caples Lake and Silver Lake on Highway 88 south of Lake Tahoe.

There also will be a raffle with the grand prize being one downhill ski season pass at Kirkwood and one cross country ski season pass at Kirkwood.

For more information, visit tahoemtnmilers.org/Kirkwood/2009Kirkwood.htm or call race director Carol Nageotte at 775-588-2864.

Discount passes at Mt. Rose

Discounted season passes begin Sept. 1 for Mount Rose.

Purchase an unrestricted season pass, the Pink Slip, for as low as $333 before Oct. 1 and take advantage of huge savings and discounts.

The Pink Slip Season Pass is open to everyone. The Fully Loaded Pink Slip is valid every single day of the season, including weekends and holidays with no blackout or voided dates.

Season pass prices (prices go up after Oct. 1): Adult (18-64): $333; New College: $222 (must be purchased in a 3-pack); Senior (65-74): $222; Super Senior (75 and older): $111; Teen (13-17): $222; Child (6-12): $111.

Kids 5 and younger ski free with the purchase of an adult season pass.

Spread out your pass into two easy payments. Get on the two-payment plan, pay half now and the balance of your pass will be charged in 40 days.

To purchase a Pink Slip Season Pass or for more information, go to www.skirose.com or call 849-0704.

Free guided Rim Trail hikes

Pre-registration is required. Call the Tahoe Rim Trail Association office at 775-298-0012 or e-mail katyw@tahoerimtrail.org.

Kingsbury to Spooner, Sept. 4

With intermittent views of Lake Tahoe, both going and coming, the big payoff is a view of most of the lake at the approximate halfway point.

This nearly level, open area of South Camp Peak is windswept and the view exhilarating. The hiker looks down upon Emerald Bay and scans landmark peaks around the lake.

Galena Falls Loop, Sept. 12

Enjoy a hike toward Mount Rose, stopping at a beautiful waterfall for snacks, then continuing the loop back to the trailhead.

Total of six miles. Please, only children over 10 years old and dogs need to stay home for this one.

Peak Bagging 101, Sept. 14

Hike from Tahoe Meadows to Rose Knob Peak (9,710 feet), on a not-so-terribly strenuous hike to the top with views, and all of Lake Tahoe and Incline Village at your feet.

Mostly on-trail hiking with a fun 15 minute scramble to the final peak. Participants must be able to hike a minimum of 2 mph. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch.

Dogs are allowed, if they can handle a talus scramble. Six miles total out-and-back, moderately strenuous hike.