10th Annual Pray for Snow Party and Snow Calling Contest
The Cavern (under Rojo's Harrison Avenue) in South Lake Tahoe is host to this pre-season party for Sierra-at-Tahoe. Snow calling contest participants are encouraged to do whatever it takes to make the snow gods hear our cry for season-long dumpage 7:00 p.m. Til ? The Cavern (under Rojo's on Harrison Ave), South Lake Tahoe
www.sierraattahoe.com For more information contact: (530) 659-7453
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