Winter Wildlife Sunrise Snowshoe Hike
Join us for an early morning snowshoe hike at Diamond Peak Ski Resort on Sunday, March 23 as part of the 2025 Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival.
This short and scenic hike will take you part way up Diamond Peak as Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) naturalist, Sarah Hockensmith discusses winter ecology concepts and the survival strategies and adaptations employed by animals from the Lake Tahoe Region. After the hike, grab some breakfast from Base Lodge Provisions and learn more about our wildlife and ecosystems.
The hike is free (with a suggested donation to TINS) and snowshoes are available to rent from TINS for $10. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens about a month prior to the event. 
The 1-mile hike will take you up Diamond Peak’s Freeway trail from the Base Lodge.
- 7:15am – 7:30am: Check in & sign waiver
- 7:30am – 8:30am: Guided hike
- Interactive presentation following hike. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Check out the full Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival Schedule on the Luggi event page.
