Past Event
Washoe Cultural Tour
Aug
9
Mon
Monthly
9:15 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
September - TBD
Experience the mountains through the eyes of the Washoe people.
This event is now sold out. Stay tuned for a September date!
Join Darrel Cruz, Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Cultural Resources Office of the Washoe Tribe, at High Camp where he will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.
The group will meet in the Village, board the Aerial Tram and head up to High Camp. Once up at High Camp, Darrel will share stories about the Washoe Tribe, from its creation to present day. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Darrel will share stories of surrounding natural landmarks, of the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Attendees should meet outside of the Aerial Tram entrance by 9:45 a.m. The event is free, but guests will need to purchase an Aerial Tram ticket to join, or use their 2021-22 Ikon Pass. Tour attendees can purchase an Aerial Tram ticket at a special discounted rate, $19/person. All ticket sales collected from the event will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. We encourage people to pre-register for the event online. Walk-ups will be permitted to join the group if there is room.
Aug
9
Mon
Monthly
Past Event
Washoe Cultural Tour
9:15 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
September - TBD
Experience the mountains through the eyes of the Washoe people.
This event is now sold out. Stay tuned for a September date!
Join Darrel Cruz, Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Cultural Resources Office of the Washoe Tribe, at High Camp where he will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.
The group will meet in the Village, board the Aerial Tram and head up to High Camp. Once up at High Camp, Darrel will share stories about the Washoe Tribe, from its creation to present day. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Darrel will share stories of surrounding natural landmarks, of the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Attendees should meet outside of the Aerial Tram entrance by 9:45 a.m. The event is free, but guests will need to purchase an Aerial Tram ticket to join, or use their 2021-22 Ikon Pass. Tour attendees can purchase an Aerial Tram ticket at a special discounted rate, $19/person. All ticket sales collected from the event will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. We encourage people to pre-register for the event online. Walk-ups will be permitted to join the group if there is room.
Event Details
- Time: 10 am (meet outside the Aerial Tram building by 9:15am)
- Dates: July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. date TBD
- Location: Aerial Tram & High Camp
- Cost: Free, but you will need an Aerial Tram ticket. All ticket sales from event attendees will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund
- Dogs are generally permitted on the Aerial Tram and High Camp, but dogs are not permitted at this event
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Wa She Shu: “The Washoe People” Past and Present
The Washoe Tribe has created this booklet that summarizes historical and current information about the tribe. They feel that this knowledge will help residents and visitors form a more respectful and complete understanding of Lake Tahoe and the area surrounding it. The Washoe request that you assist in preserving this environment to benefit future generations. rich-text, responsive-table
The Washoe Tribe has created this booklet that summarizes historical and current information about the tribe. They feel that this knowledge will help residents and visitors form a more respectful and complete understanding of Lake Tahoe and the area surrounding it. The Washoe request that you assist in preserving this environment to benefit future generations. rich-text, responsive-table
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
For more information on the Washoe Tribe, visit their website. rich-text, responsive-table
For more information on our decision to rename the resort, visit our Name Change page.
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