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Alpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Alpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Kirkwood celebrates seven feet of snow and 40th anniversary New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 12:10pmWith 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.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Ski companies investing hundreds of millions in Lake Tahoe resorts
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 11:56amMax Gibson and family were riding the blue. The big blue.
That’s the Big Blue Express, the newest chairlift at Squaw Valley and one of the latest examples of hundreds of millions of dollars in improvements the corporate owners of Lake Tahoe’s premier ski resorts are funneling into their properties.
Max, 10 years old and on his first ski trip, was plenty impressed. He was “mostly staying up” as he and his family skied Squaw’s beginner terrain off the Big Blue Express, which began operation a couple of weeks ago.
“It’s awesome,” he summed up succinctly.
South Shore resorts expected to be fully open following storms
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 4:04pmWith as much as 6 feet of new snow expected at the upper elevations of the Lake Tahoe region by Monday, skiers and snowboarders will likely receive the gift of fully open ski resorts this Christ...
South Shore resorts expected to be fully open following storms
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 4:04pmWith as much as 6 feet of new snow expected at the upper elevations of the Lake Tahoe region by Monday, skiers and snowboarders will likely receive the gift of fully open ski resorts this Christ...
Lake Tahoe, Sierra brace for winter storms to arrive as Christmas travel period begins
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 7:16pmA series of strong winter storms will arrive in three waves and when it is over, anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of snow will have dropped above Lake Tahoe, at ski resorts, on highways and throughout much of the Sierra in time for Christmas.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through Monday morning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra as a strong series of systems moves into the region.
Periods of light to moderate snow will begin Friday and intensive early Saturday morning with moderate to heavy snow Saturday through Sunday night.
Tahoe license plate holders eligible to win free lift tickets
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 9:03amThe environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund announced Thursday the launch of the Lake Tahoe License Plate ‘Plate Spotter’ program to reward owners of Lake Tahoe license plates with free lift tickets during the 2013 Winter season. Tahoe plates spotted by official “spotters” and the general public will be entered to win free lift tickets every week until March 20, 2013. The program is designed to raise awareness of Lake Tahoe license plates, and to reward and encourage renewals and new Tahoe license plate purchases.
Nevada governor appoints Lake Tahoe ski industry stalwart John Wagnon to Tourism Commission
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 2:33pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday appointed John Wagnon of Vail Resorts and Herb Santos, Jr. to the Nevada Commission on Tourism. Wagnon, a 40-year veteran of the snowsports industry, is senior director of brand marketing for Vail Resorts, Inc at Heavenly Mountain Resort south shore Lake Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
He has served on the on the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Ski Lake Tahoe and the California Travel Industry Association boards. Wagnon is also a trustee and past chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board.
Lake Tahoe Young Professionals Raised $5,000 at Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 6:36pmThe holidays will be a little brighter for more than 100 underprivileged local children/teenagers thanks to Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) raising $5,000 at the organization’s 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party.
The Young Professions organized a holiday ‘FUN’draiser to benefit Tahoe’s SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) at Riva Grill last month which included an evening of live music, raffle prizes, silent auction items, photo booth, games, food and drinks.
Vail Resorts to buy 2 Midwest ski areas for $20M
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 5:18pmDENVER - Vail Resorts Inc. said Thursday it is buying the family-owned Afton Alps ski area in Minnesota and Mount Brighton outside Detroit for a total of $20 million cash, giving it access to urban...
Vail Resorts to buy 2 Midwest ski areas for $20M
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 5:18pmDENVER - Vail Resorts Inc. said Thursday it is buying the family-owned Afton Alps ski area in Minnesota and Mount Brighton outside Detroit for a total of $20 million cash, giving it access to urban...
Vail Resorts posts 1st quarter loss, slow start to ski season
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 11:21amKLS Capital buys 24 percent stake in Whistler Blackcomb
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 7:04amKLS Capital Partners, the owners of ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, has entered into a purchase agreement with Intrawest to acquire 24 percent of shares in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc.
The deal is for $115,929,375, according to UnofficialNetworks.com. As a result of the sale Whistler Blackcomb Holdings CEO, Bill Jensen, has tendered his resignation as well as directors Wes Edens and Jonathan Ashley.
Tahoe Fund Presents $12,850 Check for Key Segment of Lake Tahoe Bikeway
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:43pmThe environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund presented a $12,850 check today to the Tahoe Transportation District for the Rabe Meadow Bike Path, a key segment of the proposed new bike and pedestrian route around Lake Tahoe called the Lake Tahoe Bikeway. The Bikeway will link communities around the lake, improve air quality, and provide a breathtaking recreational amenity for Tahoe residents and visitors.
Tahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Tahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Combined passes increase ski resort sales at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:01pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - The region's two largest ski resort operators are using the marketing power of combining multiple resorts on a single season pass to increase sales and draw new skiers and snowboard...
Combined passes increase ski resort sales at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:01pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - The region's two largest ski resort operators are using the marketing power of combining multiple resorts on a single season pass to increase sales and draw new skiers and snowboard...
SnowGlobe Music Festival Lake Tahoe 2012
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 1:58amEvent Date:
December 30, 2012 (All day)
Combining the world's best musicians with the world's best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowGlobe Festival in South Lake Tahoe is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers the ultimate fusion: music and mountains.
The second SnowGlobe Music Festival will be held on the Lake Tahoe Community College campus in South Lake Tahoe over three days, Dec. 29-31, 2012.
Lake Tahoe resorts prepare as series of winter storms begin
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 1:58pmThe ever-changing forecast for a series of winter storms is calling for several feet of new snow between now and Monday as the first round of this Sierra storm has hit Lake Tahoe. Thanks to the highest elevations in the Sierra, it is currently snowing at Heavenly, Kirkwood at Sierra-at-Tahoe, the resorts report.
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno. Click on photos to see the illustration:
Series of storms lined up to bring snow to Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 5:33amA series of weather systems are due to arrive later this week that could bring significant snow amounts to Lake Tahoe area ski resorts and surrounding Sierra.
The weather changes are due to arrive beginning Wednesday with a quick-moving storm expected to bring a few inches of snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts splurge on upgrades and expansions
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 11:25amThe nation's ski industry suffered an epic wipeout last season, with the least snowfall in decades and one of the steepest drops in skier visits on record.
But instead of retrenching, resort owners are opening their wallets wide on upgrades and expansions.
One of the biggest jumps in spending is taking place at the snow-covered peaks around Lake Tahoe, where resorts are in the midst of a spending splurge of more than $100 million over the next five years.
High-flying flicks featured at Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:58amEvent Date:
December 8, 2012 - 6:30pm
When it comes to adventure sports films, there's the edge of insanity and then there's the abyss. For 10 years the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival has taken its viewers on a celluloid and digital tour filled with rapid-succession footage and no-holds-bar outdoor drama played out across continents, continental shelves and all points in between.
The film festival returns to Lake Tahoe, Saturday, Dec. 8, at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, and promises plenty of mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for the New Year and its spectrum of outdoor adventure sports. The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises.
Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 11:44amUPDATE 411PM: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, November 22, 2012, offering Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving guests access to four trails including, Broadway, Easy Street, Echo, and Lower Sleighride. Building on the reputation as one of the nation’s top terrain park resorts, Sierra Resort™ will offer a small to medium jib park on Broadway consisting of multiple features including new boxes and rails, giving eager guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.
More Lake Tahoe resorts set to open for Thanksgiving weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 10:08amSome years the weather has been unseasonably warm and the Lake Tahoe region is devoid of any skiing or snowboarding at Thanksgiving. However, this is certainly not one of those years.
There will be seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open on Thanksgiving day and one more – Homewood ski resort – will open on Friday.
Read more here.
Bookings up around South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 12:47pmThe Lake Tahoe area ski season is getting a strong start this year. Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, told Capital Public Radio that with ski resorts opening about a week early, lodging and bookings are up 5 to 10 percent from what they were last year.
Go here to read and listen to the full story.
Kirkwood opens 40th season with four feet of snow
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:50amKirkwood 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.”
Sierra's winter forecast still trending dry, but 'anything can happen'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 7:19amMore wintry weather is on the way, ski resorts are opening early but long-term forecasts continue to indicate a subpar winter ahead.
Thursday’s long-term forecast issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls for both drier and warmer-than-normal conditions for western Nevada and the Sierra in December, January and February – the most critical months when it comes to winter snowfall.
Blue skies, good snow: Heavenly opens ahead of schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:31pmS. Klaus Schmidt prepared for the onslaught Wednesday. In his blue Vail Resorts uniform and with the clock ticking down to 9 a.m., he manned the gate at the gondola that would open to release th...
Blue skies, good snow: Heavenly opens ahead of schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:31pmS. Klaus Schmidt prepared for the onslaught Wednesday. In his blue Vail Resorts uniform and with the clock ticking down to 9 a.m., he manned the gate at the gondola that would open to release th...
More snow for Lake Tahoe Basin on the way this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 10:38amMore snow is on the way for Lake Tahoe, securing ski resorts preparing for the long Thanksgiving weekend.
The first of two low pressure systems will bring some snow to the Sierra beginning late Thursday night into Friday. The second and wetter system should arrive late Saturday night or Sunday with periods of heavy snow possible for the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Models have been mixed and the weather service hasn't suggested snow amounts from these storms.
Weather gods smiling on Tahoe — resorts opening this week
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 6:01pmSierra-at-Tahoe teams up with Squaw and Alpine for value-added skiing and boarding
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 5:00pmValue-added skiing and boarding has been passed down to three Lake Tahoe area resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders can now enjoy free skiing or riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows from opening day until December 21, 2012, as well as from April 15, 2013 until closing day.
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.
Resorts to open as snow falls
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 5:03pmFollowing a late start to the 2011-12 ski season, early snowfall at the start of this winter has Lake Tahoe area ski resorts ready to open well ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.As of late Frida...
Resorts to open as snow falls
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 5:03pmFollowing a late start to the 2011-12 ski season, early snowfall at the start of this winter has Lake Tahoe area ski resorts ready to open well ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.As of late Frida...
North Shore ski resorts want ‘food fight’ participants
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 9:10amRecommendations Regarding 'Economic Revitalization' for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:26pmAfter attending the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum held on October 23rd, 2012 I was inspired to draft a response to the questions about economic revitalization that were asked at the meeting. I feel like our group had many salient ideas that were not properly represented. Also, I have noticed that people are quick to offer ideas like “reduce unemployment”, “beautify the city”, and “improve recreation”, but they are typically unable to offer suggestions on how to make those ideas a reality.
Countdown under way to opening day at Tahoe area ski resorts
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 1:59amSki for free at Lake Tahoe with purchase of Tahoe License Plate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:13amWith 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.
Tahoe resorts not well regarded by Ski magazine readers
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:40pmTahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation has money to give away
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 1:40pmDon Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:37amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.
Third annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant week runs Oct. 7-14
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 8:45pmEvent Date:
October 14, 2012 - 11:59pm
The 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
The weeklong event is scheduled to kick off the first Sunday in October, Sunday, October 7, and will run through Sunday, October 14. Local food aficionados and visitors will delight their palate with 3-course prix-fixe menus at exceptional values that incorporate organic, seasonal and local ingredients - all served up at Lake Tahoe's charming and historic eateries, resorts and bistros.