Olympic Valley Property Owners Association

09/06/2026

To paraphrase an ancient Mongolian proverb:

“Do not scorn a passive Piper Cub; it may become a brutal Bombardier.”

09/04/2026

The world is immense, mysterious, and filled with forest treasure, but we can miss it all without ever leaving the parking lot.

This is a story about looking up and around, venturing farther, and rediscovering what no screen can give us.

Read The View Beyond the Parking Lot: https://www.bluewolfgallery.com/post/the-view-beyond-the-parking-lot

09/02/2026

What’s happening in 96146, and why does it matter to those of us who call it home?

From high-alpine adventures and Oktoberfest celebrations to wildfire preparedness and opportunities to roll up our sleeves for the community, the latest 96146 News brings together the people, events and issues shaping life in Olympic Valley.

Take a few minutes to catch up, get involved and celebrate our remarkable mountain community.

Read the latest 96146 News: https://www.bluewolfgallery.com/post/96146-news-2

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar: This coming Saturday, September 5th!

Tuck Wilson / Olympic Valley Chapel-United Church of Christ

08/31/2026

What if heaven isn’t quite perfect enough?

A world without sorrow sounds beautiful, but without challenge, competition or the desire to improve, would something essential be missing?

Maybe heaven needs just enough tension to keep us growing, contributing and fully alive.

My latest story, A Nearly Perfect Heaven, explores what paradise might look like if it offered us more than eternal peace... but also gave us eternal purpose.

I’d love to know what you think.
https://www.bluewolfgallery.com/post/a-nearly-perfect-heaven

08/30/2026

It’s not an Asado until the man who introduced it to Olympic Valley, in the early 1960s - Osvaldo Ancinas - shows up… with his secret “Oz” sauce.

Over the decades, this traditional gaucho-style asado (lamb barbecue) continues to serve as an annual community gathering and a critical fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Ski Club, local ski teams, and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA).

Today (right now), Aug 29th, 2026, the Asado is being held at the Olympic Valley Chapel, where these photos were taken moments ago.

Here’s more about the inspirational story of Two-Time Olympian, Osvaldo Ancinas, in the following two links:

https://www.bluewolfgallery.com/post/a-touch-of-oz

https://www.thesnowmuseum.org/ambassadors/osvaldo-ancinas/

08/28/2026

Tahoe’s greatest beauty isn’t just found in the sweeping views, it’s also hiding right beneath our feet.

Meet some of the High Sierra’s strangest and most spectacular natives, Tahoe’s hyper-local magic.

Read the latest from Blue Wolf Gallery:

Part of Tahoe’s enchantment is that the scale shifts constantly. One moment you’re gazing at a vast alpine basin carved by glaciers. The Lake fades into the clouds, which then melt into the mountains. The next moment, a cluster of thumb-sized leaves becomes as fascinating as the mountain range.....

08/27/2026

Morning has Broken

"But there is much beauty here, because there is much beauty everywhere."
~ Rainer Maria Rike