Reno-Tahoe

The Rock-n-River Marathon seeks individuals 18 years old and older for race crew traffic positions for the May 3 race. The race crew secures and monitors the race, including road closure support, directing runners, detouring traffic and calling for support for participants if needed.

Volunteers check-in at the Harrah’s Plaza at 5:30 a.m. and are expected to work between one to four and a half hours depending on assignments. To volunteer call Catherine McFeely at (775) 846-0706 or e-mail CateMcF14@aol.com.

To register for the race or for more information, visit online at Rock-n-RiverHalfMarathon.com.

After what seemed like an eternity for powder snow-seeking powder lovers, the Sierra Nevada dry spell may finally be coming to an end. A new weather system is predicted to bring snowfall to higher elevations — and as if the snow gods were looking down on us, it looks like it will start clearing out on Saturday, the perfect prescription for weekend warriors. (Photo is a screen grab of the weekend forecast for Truckee/North Lake Tahoe from Weather.com)

Check out updated snow and weather conitions at the searchable Reno-Tahoe resort finder and get ready to strap on those skis and boards.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, located high above Incline Village on Tahoe’s sunny North Shore, is inviting couples to “Take your love to a higher level” this Valentine’s day.

For $285 – two people, all inclusive – lovers young and “mature” will be treated to an incredible five-course dinner paired with fine wines at the fabulous Snowflake Lodge at the top of the Lakeview Chair. There may be no better sunset view in all of Tahoe (and maybe the world).

Diamond Peak is located at 1210 Ski Way in Incline Village, Nev., just 45 minutes from Reno. To make reservations go online or call 775-832-1177.

Take the scenic route to America’s Adventure Place on the Fun Train or the Snow Train, with all-inclusive getaways aboard Amtrak’s famous California Zephyr from early February through mid-March.

Packages include transportation from the San Francisco or Sacramento areas, two nights accommodations at your choice of hotels, as well as discounts on food and entertainment when you get there. Prices start at $189.

For information visit www.keyholidays.com, or call (800) 783-0783.

U.S. Snowboarding’s Nate Holland (Squaw Valley, Calif.) and Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) swept the third-place podium spot Saturday during a World Cup snowboardcross competition in Austria …

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