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Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival arrives Feb. 8-10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:54pmEvent Date:
February 8, 2013 (All day)
Alpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.
Kirkwood offers four-pack of lift tickets valid through season
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 3:50pmWith more than 260 inches of snow recorded and entering Lake Tahoe and the Sierra's snowiest months of the season, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is boasting one of the deepest snow packs with the promise of plenty of powder days to come.
Truckee resident takes bronze at cross country championships
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 9:42amTruckee resident, Olympian to teach cross country ski class
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 6:20pmKirkwood celebrates seven feet of snow and 40th anniversary New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 12:10pm
With seven feet of new snow in the past four days, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is living up to its reputation for the deepest and driest snow around Lake Tahoe and is well on its way to exceeding its average annual snowfall total of 600 inches.
So far the 2012-13 season snowfall total for Kirkwood is 210 inches, and more is on the way with storms heading into the New Year in time for the mountain's 40th anniversary.
Tahoe Donner hires new cross-country manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 6:00amSally Jones has been hired as the new manager of the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area.Jones took over operations Nov. 19. She has experience in the cross country ski business, most recently as t...
Kirkwood opens 40th season with four feet of snow
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:50am
Kirkwood Mountain Resort opened its 40th anniversary season when the lifts began turning at 9 a.m. Friday, five days earlier than its originally-scheduled opening day. Kirkwood opened with one chairlift and five trails, accessing 40 total acres.
“The last two storms that have rolled through the Sierra have dropped a combined four feet of snow at Kirkwood, allowing us to open early for all our passionate skiers and riders,” said Casey Blann, general manager of Kirkwood. “This will be a great start to the 40th anniversary season at Kirkwood, and the first with Vail Resorts.”
Camp Rich, Fresh Ketch celebrate Lake Tahoe ski season with annual 'Pray for Snow' bash
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 5:51pm
Event Date:
November 15, 2012 - 7:00pm
Bring your positive vibrations to the ski and snowboard alter Thursday, Nov. 15 for Camp Richardson’s annual “Pray for Snow” party at The Fresh Ketch at the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. The party begins at 7 p.m. with live music from Cool Black Kettle, Ike & JT, quirky contests, dancing, food and drink specials.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts Heavenly, Northstar to open Wednesday, Kirkwood Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:48pmPowerful early-season storms combined with the area’s largest snowmaking operations have allowed Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe mountains – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – to open early with 111 acres. Heavenly and Northstar will open on Wednesday, Nov. 14 with a combined seven lifts and eight trails, totaling 51 acres.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts count on deep pocket investments to pay off
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:56pmThis winter at Lake Tahoe ski resorts marks the latest progression in merger mania. The Vail Corp. now owns Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, while KSL Capital Partners is investing in acquisitions Squaw and Alpine Meadows. Even independent Sugar Bowl is getting into the act with a recently inked agreement to operate the Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort.
Ski for free at Lake Tahoe with purchase of Tahoe License Plate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:13am
With the official start to the Tahoe ski season just around the corner, the Tahoe Fund is launching the popular “Plates for Powder” promotion to drive sales of Lake Tahoe license plates.
Cross-country charges into regional championships
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 6:00amThe Warrior runners may be small in size and experience, but not in heart.Eight runners make up the Whittell cross country team, and they all have one thing on their mind right now - Zone Champions...
Cross country takes on tough competition
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 7:54amThe cross country team took a test run on the state championship course Saturday and turned in a preview performance of good things to come. The Vikings got a sneak peak of the late November sta...
Sugar Bowl inks deal to operate Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amDONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Resort has signed an agreement to operate Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort, America's largest cross-country operation, which is being purchased by the Truckee Don...
Sugar Bowl inks deal to operate Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amDONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Resort has signed an agreement to operate Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort, America's largest cross-country operation, which is being purchased by the Truckee Don...
Kudos & Kindness: Generous community members helped cross country teams raise money
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amThis community has a group of people who go above and beyond the average and who exceed anything asked of them. Bueno, Marti, and Tracy Kettelson are examples of such community members. Recently, t...
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Spooner Lake Cross County closes doors for 2012-13 season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00amFor the first time in 27 years, Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area won't reopen for the winter season. Max Jones has shut down the grooming equipment and his wife Patti McMullan will no longer ...
Spooner Lake Cross County closes doors for 2012-13 season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00amFor the first time in 27 years, Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area won't reopen for the winter season. Max Jones has shut down the grooming equipment and his wife Patti McMullan will no longer ...
Warrior Warpath
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 6:00amWhittell High School hosted a hilly cross country meet Sept. 73.1-mile runAlexa Cooper 34.10Veronica Charles 30.19Josh Welch 23.41Chris Evans 25.30Rudy Mata 29.272.3 mileAisha Ceron Espinosa 26....
Wilderness area proposal would harm Lake Tahoe economy says public Pro-Access group
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 2:58pm
With the comment period ending Thursday, August 30, the newly formed Sierra Pro-Access Group is asking outdoor enthusiasts to write against a U.S. Forest Service alternative plan that proposes creating new wilderness areas that would shut down some of the locals' most beloved recreation areas on public land around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The economic effects on the Lake Tahoe Basin could be devastating, the group says, shutting out what clearly has been public access for not only snowmobiles, but mountain bikes, dirt bikes, and 4-wheel ATVs.
Forest Plan alternatives under review
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 6:00amWinter sports can be a divisive issue. There are skiers and snowboarders, freestylers and racers, gapers and locals. But perhaps no two groups are as sharply divided as snowmobilers and cross country skiers.
Conservation group seals deal to buy Royal Gorge
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 9:38amThe famed 3,000-acre Royal Gorge property on Donner Summit in the Sierra Nevada will be bought and protected from development under an agreement announced today by The Trust for Public Land, the Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT), and the Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP).
The agreement is a big change for a property that, as recently as 2007, had been slated for major resort development. That proposal stalled in the face of overwhelming opposition and an unfavorable economic climate – opening the way for conservationists to buy the land when the bank foreclosed on the loan.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.
Lake Tahoe trails workshop on June 7
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 11:29am
Event Date:
June 7, 2012 - 5:30pm
Nevada Division of State Parks will host a trail workshop to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. All trail users are encouraged to attend. The goal is to gather ideas and feedback based on the draft map.
The workshop will be on Thursday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Incline Golf Course Chateau located at 955 Fairway Boulevard in Incline Village. Staff from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the U.S. Forest Service will also be there to answer questions.
Kirkwood to host 'Near Death Experience' bike camp
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:56amThe 13th Annual “Near Death Experience” will take place at Kirkwood Mountain Resort from June 7-10, 2012. Known as the premier camp to prepare riders for the Death Ride, the grueling 129-mile bike tour of the California Alps on July 14, 2012, Kirkwood’s Near Death Experience Bike Camp is designed to take riders to the next level.
California stream fishing season begins April 28
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:03am
With the ski and board season winding down, it’s almost time to catch some fish in the High Sierra once again.
On Saturday, April 28 the 2012 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in California. The season will then remain open until Thursday, Nov. 15.
If you’re new to the Lake Tahoe and Sierra, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or the entire opening weekend:
Future uncertain for Spooner Lake's Cross Country Ski Area
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:17amSkiers and snowshoe enthusiasts may have seen the last of the groomed trails at Spooner Lake now that Max Jones and his wife, Patti McMullen, have an nounced they will no longer run the Cross Country Ski Area there.
Ski Legend Mancuso Promotes Lake Tahoe Plates, Tahoe Projects
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:35pm
Julia Mancuso, coming off gold-winning performances in the super-G and giant slalom Friday and Saturday at the U.S. ski championships in Colorado, has agreed to appear in TV and radio spots promoting the California and Nevada Lake Tahoe license plates.
Wild and Scenic push for Upper Truckee River reappears with workshops
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 9:47am
After El Dorado County supervisors agreed in fall to table the concept, plans are in the works to again bring federal protection measures to the Upper Truckee River.
South Tahoe Nordic team host home race
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:10pmSouth Tahoe middle and High School, along with Incline High, hosted a home race at Kirkwood Cross Country Resort, with this being the first race of the season for the middle school athletes. Under ...
JT Holmes Shoots Promo for Lake Tahoe 'Plate for Powder' program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:45am
Extreme snow sports legend and Transformers film wingsuit stuntman JT Holmes has finished shooting promotional TV spots for the Tahoe Fund’s Plate for Powder program, which gives purchasers of California and Nevada
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:56pm
Hoot 'n Howl at the Moon! Join us for our monthly guided snowshoe trek under the light of the full moon. There is nothing more unique and beautiful than the reflected light of the moon on the snow. Arrive at 6:00pm. Reservations are required. Cost $25 (plus $5 snowshoe rental) For more information or to make a reservation call the Cross Country & Snowshoe Center at (209)258-7248.
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:52pm
Hoot 'n Howl at the Moon! Join us for our monthly guided snowshoe trek under the light of the full moon. There is nothing more unique and beautiful than the reflected light of the moon on the snow. Arrive at 6:00pm. Reservations are required. Cost $25 (plus $5 snowshoe rental) For more information or to make a reservation call the Cross Country & Snowshoe Center at (209)258-7248.
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:05am
With the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
And, that ice covering effectively inhibits your opportunity to catch fish…unless you are an ice fisherman.
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:22pm
A guided hike into the backcountry beyond the trails of Kirkwood to
Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:15pm
A guided hike into the backcountry beyond the trails of Kirkwood to
the high Sierra. This hike climbs to the crest of the Sierra for unbelievable views - it’s a trek not to miss. The journey is open to all levels of experience and physical fitness. Typically we break up into several small groups. This excursion is offered once a month through March. Cost: $30 (includes trail pass and guided hike), plus $5 to rent snowshoes. Arrive at 10:00AM, return by 3:00PM. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the
Tahoe License Plate for Powder Program To Benefit from Snow Forecast
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:00pm
The snow forecast to hit the Lake Tahoe region during the next few days is expected to give the Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program a boost along with Sierra ski resorts and businesses. Drivers who purchase a California or Nevada Tahoe vehicle license plate will receive two free ski lift or Nordic tickets to the resort of their choice. New Tahoe plates cost $50 in California and $61 in Nevada.
Kirkwood adds U.S. Airbag technology after holiday demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:50pm
An inflatable airbag demonstration at Kirkwood Mountain Resort last month will give way to a new feature at the resort beginning in February, officials announced. The Steezbag 50 was on public display at the resort from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1. An announcement was made via press release from Kirkwood. Here's the announcement:
Cross country ski event benefits search and
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 4:01amThe Great Ski Race is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, a nonprofit all volunteer organization. Team members, along with community supporters, organize the Great ...
Cross country ski event benefits search and
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 7:37pmThe Great Ski Race covers 30 kilometers beginning at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City to the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../cross-country-ski-event-benefits...
Biathlon course open in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 12:19amTahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe Peak Endurance will be hosting a free Laser Biathlon “do-it-yourself” mountain biking and/or running course Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../biathlon-course-ope...
Biathlon course open in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:33pmTahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe Peak Endurance will be hosting a free Laser Biathlon “do-it-yourself” mountain biking and/or running course Jan. 14 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Six biathlon stations, a...
Snow or no snow, Olympic Heritage Celebration Week starts Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 3:49pmOlympic fans can keep the cross country skis in the garage for now and instead get out the hiking boots.A lack of snowpack threatened to cancel biathlon and cross country events at Lake Tahoe's ...
Skiing, eating raises money for Winter Discovery
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 3:39amFull moon yurt dinners benefit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. The adventure starts with a moonlit ski from the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area across gentle terrain. Limited tickets a...
Skiing, eating raises money for Winter Discovery
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 10:27pmFull moon yurt dinners benefit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. The adventure starts with a moonlit ski from the Tahoe Cross Country Ski ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../skiing-eating-ra...
Meyers Landfill site to stay closed through 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 7:58amHazardous conditions are keeping Meyers Landfill site off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe off-limits to snowmobilers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, mountain bikers, off-highway vehicle users a...
