Eastern Sierra history series presents 'Going for the Gold, Lake Tahoe and the Olympics'
On Sunday November 13 at 1 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50 minute slide show “Going for the Gold, Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."
Alex Cushing and the State of California brought the 1960 Winter Olympics to the Lake Tahoe area. Walt Disney brought the Olympics to the World.
From hosting the first Olympics that truly utilized modern technology, to creating a world class Olympic training facility deep in the Sierra Nevada Forest, the Lake Tahoe region has played an important role in America’s success in both the Summer and Winter Olympics for generations.
This week’s program will be inside the heated tent at Wylder Resort, located 1 mile east of the junction of Hwys 88 & 89 in Hope Valley. Its free and open to the public. The Resort will be offering a lunch special along with their regular menu during the program. Call David at (760) 920-8061 for more information.