Washoe Cultural Tour
Join Herman Fillmore, Cultural Resource Director for the Washoe Tribe, at High Camp where he will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.
Herman will share stories about the Washoe Tribe, from its creation to present day. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Herman will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Attendees should meet outside of the Aerial Tram entrance at 9:30 a.m. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. 2022/23 Ikon Pass holders will have free access to the Aerial Tram as well. If you are not an Ikon Pass holder, you will need to purchase an Aerial Tram ticket to join. Tour attendees can purchase an Aerial Tram ticket at a special discounted rate of $19/person. All ticket sales collected from the event will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. Walk-ups will only be permitted to join the group if there is room.
