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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care eyes Echo Creek Ranch for relocation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:43am
A 16-acre parcel near where Highways 89 and 50 meet is being scoped as a possible and permanent relocation site for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
The property, known as Echo Creek Ranch, sits in an estate and trust by the late Alex Graf and once had a value of about $7 million during the height of the real estate boom.
2 killed, 1 injured on Northern California ski slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/18/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say two people were killed and a third was injured in three separate accidents on California mountain slopes.The owner of China Peak Mountain Resort nort...
St. Patrick's Day at Heavenly; Killebrew Canyon to open Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:55pmWhile many people are thinking green on St. Patty’s Day, Heavenly Mountain Resort is thinking white and lots of it. With between two and four feet of new snow in the last 24 hours, Heavenly plans to open Killebrew Canyon on Sunday, marking the first time this season the double-black, off-piste terrain has been open.
Powder arrives for Kirkwood's Freeride Flow Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 4:59pmAs it turns out, the timing just might be perfect for the Freeride Flow Festival at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.A week of heavy snowfall was forecast before the March 16-18 event, which will featur...
Best of Lake Tahoe snowsports season coming up now; storms line up for weekend skiing
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:04pm
OK, so it hasn't been the best snowsport season so far, but hold on, more snow is coming with storms over this weekend and we'll be able to ski off-piste without worrying about slightly hidden rock and logs. And on top of that, it's spring skiing, always the best of the year. Forget those crowds of December and January, don't recall those icy January days when the wind howled. It's spring skiing, lightly clad with plenty of sun for sitting on the lodge deck.
Fishing Report For March 14-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:56am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon.
Restaurant, new lifts included in Kirkwood Master Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 6:00amVail Resorts' announcement late last month that it has agreed to purchase Kirkwood Mountain Resort inspired strong reactions from the ski area's passionate clientele.Some people thought the purc...
Restaurant, new lifts included in Kirkwood Master Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 6:00amVail Resorts' announcement late last month that it has agreed to purchase Kirkwood Mountain Resort inspired strong reactions from the ski area's passionate clientele.Some people thought the purc...
Restaurant, new lifts included in Kirkwood Master Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 6:22pmVail Resorts' announcement late last month that it has agreed to purchase Kirkwood Mountain Resort inspired strong reactions from the ski area's passionate clientele.Some people thought the purc...
Restaurant, new lifts included in Kirkwood Master Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 6:22pmVail Resorts' announcement late last month that it has agreed to purchase Kirkwood Mountain Resort inspired strong reactions from the ski area's passionate clientele.Some people thought the purc...
Fair Oaks couple wins $10K Tahoe South 'Epic Wedding'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 4:50pmA Fair Oaks, Calif., couple are starting off life together on a high note by winning a $10,000 Tahoe South Wedding. TahoeWeddings’ Facebook fans voted from three finalists to march the couple down the aisle in Tahoe South.
Vail Season Passes on Sale Today, Includes New Lake Tahoe Local Pass
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 8:37amVail Resorts, Inc. ski and snowboard season passes for the 2012-2013 winter season go on sale today and feature the best prices in the industry.
Homewood to hold St. Patty’s Twilight Ski; Pot 'o Gold lift ticket giveaways
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:00pmIn celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Homewood Mountain Resort will be hiding a “Pot O’ Gold,” filled with treasures such as a lift ticket 3-pack, a 2012/2013 season pass, and a West Shore Café & Inn gift card. Guests will receive hints as to the Pot O’ Gold’s whereabouts on the Homewood Facebook page on St. Patrick’s Day.
MontBleu General Manager Jef Bauer abruptly resigns
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:03pm
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Stateline, Nev., Lake Tahoe announced today that Jef Bauer, General Manager, resigned effective immediately.
Bauer served as general manager since October 2010, according to a news release. A reason for his departure was not given.
Yogi Stephanie Snyder coming to Kirkwood's Freeride Flow Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:56amA most efficient way to stretch out the March 16-18 Freeride Flow Festival at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is with yoga.Three of San Francisco's most popular yogis will head classes during the backc...
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
Google's ski resort mapping goes live
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 6:55pmVisitors considering one of Lake Tahoe's resorts for a day of skiing or snowboarding can now virtually hit the slopes before they actually strap or step into their bindings.Google's new ski reso...
Milestone: Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe has most Facebook fans among ski resorts worldwide
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 5:27pmHeavenly Mountain Resort at South Shore Lake Tahoe is officially the world’s most popular ski and snowboard resort on Facebook.
Sierra's King wins at Tahoe League race; several Heavenly athletes finish in top 15
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 12:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort hosted the fourth Tahoe League race of the season on February 26, a split race, in which half the field of competitors race at one location ...
Tahoe Queen "Apres Ski Cruise" Wednesdays
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:16pm
Tahoe Queen, an authentic Mississippi paddlewheeler, is offering Après Ski Cruise
every Wednesday through spring.The one-and-a-half-hour Après Ski Cruise offers lively DJ entertainment and happy hour food and drink specials for purchase. Ticket price is $19 per adult and boarding starts at 5:30 PM at Ski Run Marina. Brought to you by Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Heavenly Lake Tahoe opens expert terrain at Mott Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:30pmA recent winter storm that blanketed Heavenly Mountain Resort with as much as three-and-a-half feet of new snow has allowed the resort to open three quarters of the mountain, including the double-black diamond, expert-only Mott Canyon. Now with 3,600 open acres, Heavenly is offering the most skiable terrain at Lake Tahoe.
Gardnerville couple suing ski resort in accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 9:00amGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A Gardnerville woman is recovering from a head injury after she was struck by a Heavenly Mountain Resort employee while skiing down the slow run at Heavenly Mountain Resort.Eli...
Public purchase of Tahoe City Golf Course seen as economic catalyst
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 7:00amThe Tahoe City Public Utility District's plan to add a downtown golf course to the public domain has moved closer to fruition, with half the purchase price assured by the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's offer to contribute $2.6 million from the area's transient occupancy tax to the $5 million needed to acquire the property.
Children’s Book Drive to Benefit Kids in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:13pm
The South Lake Tahoe Children’s Book Drive a group project through the Leadership Lake Tahoe Program will be commencing on March 1st and continuing through April 1st 2012.
The book drive is being conducted in conjunction with the National Library Week and National School Library Month.
Tahoe ski conditions ideal in time for 10-day Winter SnowFest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:13pmIt just doesn’t get any better. March came in like a lion, with a series of storms leaving 4 feet of new snow at North Lake Tahoe ski resorts’ upper elevations. The National Weather Service is predicting that the weather will change Friday with sunny, clear skies for the weekend.
Winter storm conditions continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 6:52am
A second wave of heavy snow will begin again this morning as the jet stream moves over northwest California southeast toward the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A Winter Storm Warning continues until noon today and schools are closed in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Heavenly holds first Kinder Kup race of season
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort hosted the 11th annual Kinder Kup race for athletes 6 and younger this past Sunday. About 65 competitors took part in the race, which began by...
Chain controls throughout Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 8:54amHeavy snow continues this morning, closing schools, but leaving ski resorts wide open for the onslaught of traffic to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Chains and snow tires are required over mountain roads and major highways into the basin. Go here for the latest road conditions and here for the latest weather information. Two to 4 feet of snow is expected in the Sierra with up to 30 inches at lake level. For the latest from Heavenly Mountain Resort, go here; from Sierra-at-Tahoe go here and from Kirkwood Mountain Resort go here.
San Jose woman, 52, dies after skiing accident near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 2:30pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - A 52-year-old San Jose, Calif., woman died last week after a skiing accident at Northstar California, according to resort officials.At approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Nort...
San Jose woman, 52, dies after skiing accident near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 11:42amTRUCKEE, Calif. - A 52-year-old San Jose, Calif., woman died last week after a skiing accident at Northstar California, according to resort officials.At approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, N...
Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous set for August 23-26
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 6:01pmThe first Lake Tahoe Motorcycle Adventure Ride and Rendezvous is slated for August 23-26 on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Tahoe (Tahoe South). The event includes both off road and pavement rides, evening social events, entertainment, guest speakers, vendors and Tahoe summer activities. The event welcomes all makes of bikes and riders.
Tahoe resorts, business outfit vehicle fleets with Lake Tahoe license plate
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 5:26pm
New Lake Tahoe license plates are appearing on the vehicle fleets of major ski resorts and businesses in the Tahoe Basin, as support for the Tahoe plate program in California and Nevada continues this winter.
Heavenly Ski Resort helped launch the program in 1996 and has 140 vehicles plated for Tahoe. Northstar Resort, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Boards have ordered new Tahoe plates.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort: Sale to finance development
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 4:21pmRENO, Nev. - Last week's sale of ski resort operations at Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts allows Kirkwood's former owners to focus on creating a world-class community in the Kirkwood Me...
Kirkwood Mountain Resort: Sale to finance development
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 4:21pmRENO, Nev. - Last week's sale of ski resort operations at Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts allows Kirkwood's former owners to focus on creating a world-class community in the Kirkwood Me...
Denver Post: Trio of Lake Tahoe investors covers all the bases
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:22amThe trio of Colorado players investing in Lake Tahoe covers the spectrum of resort development and management.
East West Partners is a land developer. Vail Resorts is largely a lodger and resort operator. KSL Capital Partners is working in both operations and real estate.
Go here for the Denver Post story: Lake Tahoe's trio of Colorado investors covers all the bases.
Ski Area Reality: Corporatocracy Strikes Again
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:07pmAs the news spread on Wednesday morning that Vail Resorts had purchased Kirkwood Mountain Resort, there was, naturally, a genuine concern for one the future of the one of the most iconic ski areas in the American West. As someone who made a personal decision a few years ago to stop supporting a corporate-owned ski resort (Heavenly) and start buying my pass at one of the last independent ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area (Kirkwood) – the fact that Kirkwood is a better mountain for all the right reasons didn’t hurt either – this news affected me, but it did not shock me.
Hawaiian rock 'n' roll at MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 6:00amIration will spread warm Hawaii- and California-inspired music to chilly Lake Tahoe.The band performs at 9 p.m. Saturday with special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive at the MontBleu Resort and Cas...
New video: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Burton Star Wars Experience
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:02amThe Force is strong at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort with the new Burton Star Wars TM Experience, the first snowboard park in the world that features iconic Star Wars themes to introduce children as young as 3 to snowboarding. The Burton Star Wars Experience combines Lucasfilm and Burton's industry-leading Learn To Ride hardgoods, teaching systems and Riglet Park features with Jedi Master Yoda's methods of balance, movement and control. The park will open as conditions allow. www.sierraattahoe.com.
Too Short headlines rap show in the Cal Neva Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:13amToo Short was the first West Coast rap star, recording three albums on his own before he made his major-label debut with 1988s gold album "Born to Mack," his next four all went platinum. Anticip...
Too Short headlines rap show in the Cal Neva Resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:13amToo Short was the first West Coast rap star, recording three albums on his own before he made his major-label debut with 1988s gold album "Born to Mack," his next four all went platinum. Anticip...
TBSL ends regular season with duals
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 8:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Skiers went head-to-head at Heavenly Ski Resort on Friday in the final races of the Tahoe Basin Ski League. The race is the only one in the season in which competitors...
National group wants freeze on benefit pension plans for public workers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski resort...
Skiers and industry officials react to Kirkwood purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Add Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts' growing list of Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.The Colorado-based company announced Wednesday it has agreed to buy Kirkwood ...
Skiers and industry officials react to Kirkwood purchase
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Add Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Vail Resorts' growing list of Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts.The Colorado-based company announced Wednesday it has agreed to buy Kirkwood ...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski res...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts Inc. announced today that it has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million.According to a press release, Vail is purchasing the ski res...
Vail Resorts to buy Kirkwood in $18 million deal
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 9:06amVail Resorts, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America.
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 7:44amLAKE TAHOE - Vail Resorts is set to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located south of Lake Tahoe, for roughly $18 million, the Colorado-based company announced this morning.According to Vail, Heav...
Vail Resorts to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort for about $18 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 7:44amLAKE TAHOE - Vail Resorts is set to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located south of Lake Tahoe, for roughly $18 million, the Colorado-based company announced this morning.According to Vail, Heav...
Gas pump prices, future of oil economy featured at UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center lecture
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:26amVolatile oil prices. Looming climate change. Worldwide economic and political unrest. Worsening traffic congestion. Crisis in transportation financing.
