Rein Of The Storm King
Reign of the Storm King in the Winter of 1952. Award-winning author and nationally published Lake Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin will present the history of the devastating sotrms to hit the Sierra during the winter of 1952. His presentation captures the compelling stories and dramatic images of railroad crews fighting mountain blizzards and deadly avalanches. During this ferocious winter, extreme weather shut down the railroad and highway system, while powerful snowstorms forced the evacuation of marines conducting winter survival training. 10:00am. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Pkwy. 775 841-4111