The 18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration will be Feb. 24 from 9am-1pm.

This event is for the whole family. It is a guided, interactive historical re-enactment tour over the snow on snowshoes or skis at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in Meyers.

Bring snowshoes or cross country skis. Snowshoes will be available for rent ($15) while supplies last. A donation of $20 is requested for the event; children under 12 are free. Lunch is included and there will be a no host bar. Registration is from 8:30-9am.

Entertainment includes local legend Martin Hollay, author/raconteur Frank Tortorich, performer Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, musician/entertainer Richard Blair, longboard ski demonstration by Nina MacLeod, and a Snowshoe Thompson exhibit by the Lake Tahoe Historical Society.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Nina at 530.573.8940 or email norskenina@sbcglobal.net.

This is a benefit for Friends of Snowshoe Thompson to promote awareness and to maintain his statue in Genoa.