Tahoe & Truckee Events

              Join us for a beer and a brats, brush up on snow safety while playing in the backcountry. The Sierra Avalanche presentation includes how to navigate their avalanche forecasting website and what to know before you go. Being prepared is not only important for your safety...

If you have ever been to the Art Haus to see a movie, you probably realized that this place is more than just another theater. The Art Haus is truly special to our community. Over the years, the Art Haus has become known for not only showing the highest quality first-run movies but also bringing independent films, local ski and environmental...

Here at Granite Chief, we have a great passion for the outdoors. We have all built our lives around living in the mountains and love the land that we live on. That is why we feel that it is so important that whatever your outdoor passion is, we need to start first by voting for our land. This is the...

If you have driven down West River Street recently and looked towards the Truckee River you may have noticed a sign that says: "Coming Soon... Nothing!" This sign was put up by the Truckee Donner Land Trust and if you don't know who they are and what they do, you should! We recently had a chance to interview Fraser Query...

If you are curious as to what is going on up on Donner Summit, here is some information from Nevada County: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/230/Donner-Pass-Road-Reconstruction Over the next few months, there will be roadwork being performed on the Summit. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday until October 15th! The site says that the road...

One of our favorite former employees, Josh Benge, worked in our ski service area for 10 years and has spent the last few years working for the U.S. Ski Team. Due to Covid-19 and no overseas travel he will be with Granite Chief for the month of July. As a result, we will be offering up a special deal to...

Curious about learning how to climb? Climbed in the Gym, but never been outside before? Want to be taken up a more advanced climb? Looking to improve your technique? Need help in learning how to build a proper anchor? Whatever your rock climbing ability or needs may be, NASTC can help you either reach the next level or simply get...

Looking for something to do this weekend!? If so, the Tahoe Art Haus is hosting a drive-in cinema for your enjoyment! From June 11th-13th they will be playing The Big Lebowski starting at 9 p.m. in the Cobblestone Center. They ask that you arrive no later than 8:30 if you plan to watch the movie. The cost of your ticket will...

  Raffle Entry Ends: May 5, 2020 Raffle Drawing: May 6, 2020. When you purchase a Granite Chief Gift Card for $100 or more, we're going to put your name in a raffle for an additional $500 Gift Card. With each Gift Card purchase in $100 increments you're name will be included in the raffle.  You can purchase Online...

April 9th | Thursday Truckee Community Art Center | 10046 Church Street | Downtown Truckee 6:00pm Sierra Avalanche Center Beer Social 6:30pm Shreddie Awards Ceremony FREE ADMISSION   On behalf of our sponsors, we regret announcing that the 7th Annual Shreddie Awards ceremony has been canceled. The Truckee Community Art Center is closed through at least April 3rd in...