Tamara McKinney Named Legend of Honor at 2013 American Ski Classic

Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty agent, Tamara McKinney has been chosen by the Vail  posse as the “Legend of Honor” at the 2013 American Ski Classic. During the course of her 13-year racing career, McKinney’s brightest moment came at the 1989 World Championships in Vail where she won the gold medal in the combined and a bronze in slalom before a most appreciative home crowd.

Prior to Lindsey Vonn’s incredible run, Tamara was the only American woman to have ever won the overall World Cup title, that coming in 1983.  She also earned a career total of 19 World Cup victories, along with a trio of World Cup discipline titles in slalom and giant slalom.  In addition to her medals at Vail, McKinney was a bronze medalist in the combined at both the 1985 and 1987 World Championships in Bormio, Italy and Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Photo Courtesy – American Ski Classic.

Tamara’s passion for alpine skiing and her world champion ski racing skills developed over many years on the slopes at Squaw Valley, California. From the beginning as a young junior racer to the culmination of her 14 year career on the FIS World Cup as a winner of multiple World Championships and a three time Olympian, Tamara understood what it took to succeed at the highest level of international athletics. McKinney pictured left, Photo: Dieter Endlicher / AP | Source: New York Times

After completing her storied ski racing career, Tamara entered the real estate world to bring her same winning qualities to clients on Tahoe’s north shore. From land deals, new construction, second homes and investment properties, Tamara enjoys sharing her intimate knowledge of the Squaw Valley, Tahoe City and Truckee markets to carefully advise her clients. Tamara attended the University of Nevada and Sierra College. A dedicated mother to an up and coming athlete, she takes the time to stay closely involved in the community so helpful and supportive to her success. To discuss Lake Tahoe real estate opportunities contact Tamara McKinney at 530.412.0302.