The Winter Speaker Series 2021/2022 season is BOTH in person at Olympic Village Lodge and streaming live!
Registration below is required to gain access to the live stream.
Registration is NOT required to attend the in person event at OVL (limited capacity).
You do NOT need to attend in person to win a giveaway. More details below.
REGISTER FOR THE LIVE STREAM
Replay available immediately following the event!
Select a ticketing option below and register for our giveaway!
Alpenglow will be giving away over $5,000 in epic outdoor gear. Everything from skis to jackets to beanies to gloves and so much more.
While we will still have our massive giveaway for each show, we will NOT be conducting it in-person for Covid safety reason. All giveaway tickets must be purchased online (NOT in-person) and winners will be notified after the event.
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NOTE: GIVEAWAY ENTRIES WILL BE CLOSED AT 11:59PM PT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Accordingly, while we will still have our massive giveaway for each show, we will NOT be conducting it in-person for Covid safety reason. All giveaway tickets must be purchased online (NOT in-person) and winners will be notified after the event. We realize this isn’t perfect but gathering will be SUCH a win … and hopefully we’ll get back to our traditional model next fall. For those who cannot make the shows at Palisades Tahoe, we will continue to present each show in a virtual capacity.
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALPENGLOW SPORTS
On Thursday, November 18th , Alpenglow Sports will kick off its 16th annual Winter Speaker Series with local guide and mountaineering legend Dave Nettle, presented by Tahoe Mountain Realty. Nettle’s show, “Big Fun in Little Switzerland,” will take the audience on his July 2021 trip with Andrew Oesterreicher to the Pika Glacier in Alaska, a spectacular land of rock and ice, surrounded by dramatic alpine peaks and rock spires, inspiring the name “Little Switzerland.”
As co-founder of the Winter Speaker Series, Dave Nettle has been cultivating mountain community in North Lake Tahoe through his compelling tales of adventure for well over thirty years. With his signature humor, he will share his experiences of climbing classic long rock routes and ski touring the Pika Glacier, which for decades has been sought after by climbers and skiers for its remote feel while just a short ski plane flight from the town of Talkeetna.
In a classic case of a far-fetched idea sounding good while comfortably sitting at home with a map, Andrew and Dave decide to ‘supersize’ their mountaineering expedition by skipping the ski plane flight out at the end of their trip. Instead, they travel overland back to Talkeetna hiking across glaciers and moraines and bushwhacking through Grizzly bear and mosquito country for two days then floating 65 miles of wild, glacial rivers back to town in pack rafts adding a full Alaskan style finish to their adventure.
We are excited to welcome the community back to in-person shows at Olympic Village Lodge, but only in a limited capacity with Covid-19 safety precautions in place. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test, valid identification and masks are required for entry, without exception. Please review our complete COVID protocols. There will be limited capacity (350 total) seating so please arrive early. We, just like you, are DYING to gather again as a community. Accordingly, while we will still have our massive giveaway for each show, we will NOT be conducting it in-person for Covid safety reason. All giveaway tickets must be purchased online (NOT in-person) and winners will be notified after the event. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for guaranteed seating. We realize this isn't perfect but gathering will be SUCH a win … and hopefully we'll get back to our traditional model next fall. For those who cannot make the shows at Palisades Tahoe, we will continue to present each show in a virtual capacity.
FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T MAKE THE LIVE STREAM: If you can't make the live stream at 7pm PT, you can still join the adventure - but you need to register! We'll make the link viewable for everyone that registers, regardless of when you view it.
Dave Nettle started backpacking at the age of 10 in the Pacific Northwest and never looked back. He took
up rock climbing and mountaineering in high school, which over the years has taken him to mountain
ranges across the world, with travels and ascents throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Since 2002 he has been an Industrial Rope Access Instructor for Ropeworks, training people to work at
height on ropes. When he’s not climbing you will usually find him mountain biking or backcountry skiing.
Alpenglow Sports is an original California Mountain Shop that has been providing locals and visitors with inspiration, local knowledge and the best equipment to enjoy the great outdoors since 1979. Based in Tahoe City, Alpenglow takes pride in being community, socially and environmentally responsible to ensure Lake Tahoe stays one of the best places to play, visit, and live in California. Learn more and explore their shop at alpenglowsports.com
Alpenglow Sports Virtual Winter Speaker Series is presented by:
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