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Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:59am
With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Heavenly's Annual Labor Day Tent Sale at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:22pmEvent Date:
September 1, 2012 - 9:00am
Put away the flip flops and pull out the ski boots. There are less than 80 days until winter, and it’s time to take inventory of that gear closet. From boots and bindings to boards and skis, the 26th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale has anything an eager skier or snowboarder might need for this El Nino winter at up to 75 percent off.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
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.
New Interstate Shaves 10 Minutes off Drive from Reno Airport to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:14amWith the completion of the I-580 freeway extension project connecting Reno to Carson City, getting to Heavenly Mountain Resort for the 2012-13 ski season will be faster, safer and more convenient than ever before.
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.
Heavenly honors Lake Tahoe area high school grads with scholarships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 10:36am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe honored five recipients of the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program at a luncheon Wednesday at Tamarack Lodge, located at the top of the Heavenly Gondola.
For the ninth consecutive year, Heavenly Mountain Resort awarded $4,000 scholarships to five recent high school graduates, bringing the resort’s overall commitment to the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program to $180,000. The scholarships are designed to help further the education of local area students.
Opinion: June Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 8:33pm
Loop road poop road, you do realize that the state is going to do what they want, how they want and when they want with concerns to the Loop road. This is probably the best chance we have to get out of our financial obligation with regards to pensions, healthcare, unsound financial decisions, raising taxes, giving away the keys to the city to every con artist around and quite possibly the clap.
22.4% decline in skier visits at Vail Resorts’ Tahoe properties
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:50amScenic Lake Tahoe gondola rides available through holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:32am
A ride on the Heavenly Gondola transports Lake Tahoe sightseers to the Mid-Station Observation Deck, a 14,000 square-foot platform nestled among massive granite boulders nearly 3,000 feet above the lake. Offering unparalleled views of the Desolation Wilderness, Carson Valley and, of course, the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe, the Observation Deck also features Café Blue, an outdoor dining area serving coffee, beer, cold beverages, hot chocolate and snacks.
Missing skier found at 10,000-foot level
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 6:30pmSearchers located and are in the process of retrieving the body of a skier, who's been missing in Mono County for nearly two weeks.Boris Avdeev, 31, of Ann Arbor, Mich., an experienced backcountry ...
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Heavenly-Northstar skier visits drop 24.2%; revenue holds steady
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 5:59pmKirkwood closes mountain after inbounds avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amKirkwood Mountain Resort was forced to shut down lifts after an avalanche was triggered inbounds Sunday.A skier reported to ski patrol that a small avalanche had occurred toward the top of Vista li...
Kirkwood closes mountain after inbounds avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amKirkwood Mountain Resort was forced to shut down lifts after an avalanche was triggered inbounds Sunday.A skier reported to ski patrol that a small avalanche had occurred toward the top of Vista li...
Lake Tahoe resorts welcome spring with events and new snow
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 10:29am
Spring is in the air at Lake Tahoe, and Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are gearing up for spring skiing and riding with concerts, competitions and new snow. The three resorts each received between 12-21 inches of snow since Saturday, March 31, and March snowfall totals range from 110-146 inches.
Skier dies at Sierra, avalanche injures Kirkwood rider
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/18/2012 - 6:14pmTrouble in winter wonderland
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 6:00amThe competition death this weekend of Nick Zoricic (Grindelwald) and the recent unnecessary skier collisions at Heavenly bring to mind the key role of South Lake Tahoe in contributing to advancing ...
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.
Drop in skier visits brings Vail Resorts revenue down
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 8:46amHeavenly sued by second skier allegedly hit by employee while on the slopes
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 4:47pmHeavenly skier named to U.S. development team
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 4:56pmHeavenly athlete Anna Park finished 33rd and 11th at Killington, Vt. at the last NorAm competition. Park finished seventh on the NorAm Tour and was named to the U.S. development team. The 14-year-o...
Skier, 29, who died after Sierra avalanche identified as Tahoe local
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:32pmOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - A 29-year-old man who died Thursday after being seriously injured in a backcountry avalanche near Lake Tahoe has been identified as Benjamin Brackett of Olympic Valley.Brac...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
2 skier deaths in Colo. this week bring state’s season total to 11
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:36pmWednesday Kirkwood Report and weekend happenings planned
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:12pmCoop over at Kirkwood Mountain Resort reports the following on Wednesday:
2" to 3" of the fresh here today! Check the footy we aren't lying! So good this morning, Fawn Ridge, Thunder Saddle & yes my friends The Wall was sweet... At this point your think'n marketing? No my friends, 100% open 2300 acres, 3 parks and the best conditions are here at The Wood!
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: Slack Country Access
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 6:00amAccess. This one word outlines the reach of possibility for the backcountry skier. Too often I have conversed with winter adventurers heading to and from the Alps and all they can say is: "Ahh! The...
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: Slack Country Access
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 6:00amAccess. This one word outlines the reach of possibility for the backcountry skier. Too often I have conversed with winter adventurers heading to and from the Alps and all they can say is: "Ahh! The...
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
Let the edges do the work; meanwhile big Saturday at Heavenly
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:09amSpent some time skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort the other day and the snow was fine, though pretty hard at 9 a.m. but softening as the sun at Lake Tahoe came into play. Couldn't help noticing how many skiers are still using the old rotary shoulder turn yet skiing on modern, shaped skis. That's a waste of energy.
On shaped skis keep the body facing down the fall line, letting the edges do the turn. That's what today's skis are all about. The deep sidecut makes the skis turn when you put the edges in. Gotta keep the hands out front, which incidentally is crucial in avoiding ACL injury.
Heavenly to Host Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:09pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has teamed up with Nike Snowboarding to host the fifth stop of the Nike Winter Chosen Tour on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The slopestyle rail jam will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on World Cup run at the California Main Lodge.
Hilltrac Skier Express at Ridge Tahoe Prepares for Launch
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 1:11am
Personnel from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District conduct training Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, on the new Hilltrac Skier Express at the Ridge Tahoe. The new self-operated, gondola-type car, which will begin operating next week, will transport skiers from the Ridge Tahoe to the Stagecoach Chairlift. The 8-passenger gondola-type transport sits on a track and with the swipe of a room key, will take passengers down the slope side right to the Stagecoach Chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort within minutes.
Women's freeski suffers tragic loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:00amSALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Sarah Burke was an X Games star with a grass-roots mentality - a daredevil superpipe skier who understood the risks inherent to her sport and the debt she owed to it.The p...
Freestyle skiing trailblazer Sarah Burke dies after Jan. 10 training accident
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:00am
Canadian freeskier Sarah Burke died Thursday in a Salt Lake City hospital, nine days after crashing at the bottom of the superpipe during a training run in Utah. Burke, who lived near Whistler in British Columbia, was 29. She was injured Jan. 10 while training at a personal sponsor event at the Park City Mountain resort.
Tests revealed Burke suffered "irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood after cardiac arrest," according to a statement released by Burke's publicist, Nicole Wool.
Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dead at 29
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:06pmSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died Thursday, nine days after crashing at the bottom of the superpipe during a training run in Utah.Burke, who lived near Whistler in ...
Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dead at 29
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:06pmSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died Thursday, nine days after crashing at the bottom of the superpipe during a training run in Utah.Burke, who lived near Whistler in ...
Skier dies following collision with sign post
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 34-year-old man was killed at Heavenly Mountain Resort Tuesday after suffering chest injuries sustained in a skiing accident, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff'...
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:
Kudos & Kindness: Thank you for exciting youth luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL) would like to thank Michael Allen, Director of Skier Services, Heavenly Mountain Resorts and Dick and Nancy Gardner, Red Hut Cafe. Red Hut Caf...
Uncertainty clouds recovery of skier Burke in Utah
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:37pmSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke's agent and her publicist were teary-eyed at a hospital Monday as they tried to explain the lack of any prognosis report for the Olympic f...
Uncertainty clouds recovery of skier Burke in Utah
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:37pmSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke's agent and her publicist were teary-eyed at a hospital Monday as they tried to explain the lack of any prognosis report for the Olympic f...
Smaine, Bowman Top Podium at Revolution Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 12:51pmNORTHSTAR (TDT) - South Lake Tahoe was well represented Tuesday at the USSA Revolution Tour Opening Day at NorthStar Resort. Skier half pipe was the event for the day and the crowd was well enterta...
Freestyle skier Burke remains critical after surgery
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:14amSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remains in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding between her skul...
Canadian freestyle skier seriously hurt on superpipe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 8:04amBy Sheena McFarland and Michael C. Lewis, Salt Lake Tribune. A pioneer in women's freestyle skiing has been seriously injured in Park City. Sarah Burke, a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../canadian-fre...
Canadian freestyle skier seriously hurt on superpipe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 5:52amBy Sheena McFarland and Michael C. Lewis, Salt Lake Tribune. A pioneer in women's freestyle skiing has been seriously injured in Park City. Sarah Burke, a Canadian freestyle skier who's a four...
