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Freestyle skiing pioneer Wayne Wong to host camp at Diamond Peak

Diamond Peak Ski Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is the home mountain for a January 7-8, 2012, ski camp hosted by legendary skier Wayne Wong.

The camp begins with an evening “meet and greet” at Village Ski Loft in Incline Village on January 6 and then continues with two full days of on snow instruction at Diamond Peak.

Ski report: Slopes will be full

Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article as PDF ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/12/ski-repo...

Ski report: Weather system may move through Tahoe

A chance of rain at lower elevations today and snow above 7500 feet. Dress accordingly. Plan B for the afternoon might be off mountain fun in villages, ice rinks, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repo...

Free New Year's Day hike at Spooner Lake

Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing around Spooner Lake. This free First Day Hike is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike, or snowshoe, depending upon snow availability.

Ski report: Clouds may show up later today

Expect partly cloudy skies and some wind on the slopes today. Here is the Dec. 27 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook · Twitter Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-clouds...

Official: Boy, 4, in stable condition after fall from Diamond Peak chairlift

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling off a chairlift Tuesday morning at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, an official said.While a CareFlight helicopter was initiall...

Official: Boy, 4, in stable condition after fall from Diamond Peak chairlift

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling off a chairlift Tuesday morning at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, an official said.While a CareFlight helicopter was initiall...

Ski experts: Riding in car riskier than ski lift

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) - It was a perfect day for skiing at Sugarloaf on fresh powder left by a December snowstorm the day before. But something seemed amiss as Rick Tonge and his son rode...

Ski report: Slopes will be full

... Conditions on December 26th, 2011 | no responses. Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report...

Families create holiday memories on the ski slopes

But only for a short time and even then Lake Tahoe could still be in full view. “The lack of natural snow has not put any damper on our fun,” Joe Hilliard of Corpus ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../famili...

Ski report: Slopes will be full

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 26th, 2011 | no responses. Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · ...

Zephyr Lodge — bring an appetite, wallet, camera

By Kathryn Reed. TRUCKEE – No snow at a ski resort can be a good thing – at least when your business is construction. With winter delayed in the Sierra, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../zephyr-lodge-bring...

Ski report: Merry Christmas

Time to head to the slopes to test out all the new equipment Santa brought. Here is the Dec. 25 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...

Tahoe hoteliers not worried — yet

Last year Lake Tahoe ski resorts enjoyed one of the best winters on record with many resorts reporting 60 or more feet of snowfall from October through April. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../tahoe-h...

Ski report: Fun on and off the mountain

Most resorts in the Tahoe area having festivities on the mountain and in the villages. Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting its inaugural Broadway Holiday Bash with Ugly Sweater Contest. Here is the ski report ...

Navigate South Shore via BlueGo

You've arrived at South Shore Tahoe for the holidays, perhaps the SnowGlobe Music Festival or to ski at any number of resorts.
As traffic runs through the main artery of Highway 50 you may want to let someone do the driving for you. There's no better way to do it than public transportation through BlueGo, South Lake Tahoe's coordinated transit system.

Ski report: Fun on and off the mountain

Most resorts in the Tahoe area having festivities on the mountain and in the villages. Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting its inaugural Broadway Holiday Bash with Ugly ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...

Ski report: Play nice with others

Remember to share the slopes — as in know the skiers' responsibility code to ensure it's a safe experience for you and everyone else. Find out if there is snow in the forecast. Here is the ski...

Ski report: Play nice with others

Remember to share the slopes — as in know the skiers' responsibility code to ensure it's a safe experience for you and everyone else. Find out if there is snow in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...

Ski, snowboard injuries topic of discussion

Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will present a free, hour-long discussion with a focus on ski and snowboard injury preventi...

Ski, snowboard injuries topic of discussion

Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will present a free, hour-long discussion with a focus on ski and snowboard injury preventi...

Ski resorts creating good experiences despite lack of natural snow

At Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort Wednesday beginners hurled themselves down the Broadway run alongside more experienced riders popping and sliding through a small terrain park. South Lake Tahoe sno...

Woman sues following collision with Heavenly employee

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Florida woman filed suit against Vail Resorts, Heavenly Valley and a Heavenly Mountain Resort employee this week after being injured during a ski collision with the emp...

Woman sues following collision with Heavenly employee

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Florida woman filed suit against Vail Resorts, Heavenly Valley and a Heavenly Mountain Resort employee this week after being injured during a ski collision with the emp...

Investigation continues into fatal chairlift fall

NORDEN, Calif. - State regulators and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort officials continue to investigate varying eyewitness reports regarding what led to a 7-year-old boy falling 60 feet off a chairlift Sunda...

Investigation continues into fatal chairlift fall

NORDEN, Calif. - State regulators and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort officials continue to investigate varying eyewitness reports regarding what led to a 7-year-old boy falling 60 feet off a chairlift Sunda...

Ski report: Winter has arrived

Ski report: Winter has arrived. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 22nd, 2011 | no responses. Winter is here and the days are getting longer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-winter-...

3 top youth shredder movies shot by S. Tahoe firm

First Tracks Productions in South Lake Tahoe immortalized the event on film. This video and two others by the local company caught the attention of Ski Channel ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../3-of-the-to...

Ski report: Find a wind protected resort

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 21st, 2011 | no responses. Wind may be a problem some places. Bring the sunscreen. Read Lake Tahoe News on Dec. 22 to learn about some of the upgrades at ...

Skiing, eating raises money for Winter Discovery

Full 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...

Ski report: Find a wind protected resort

Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 21st, 2011 | no responses. Wind may be a problem some places. Bring the sunscreen. Read Lake Tahoe News ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-find-a-win...

Skiing, eating raises money for Winter Discovery

Full 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...

Tahoe Tourism Surviving Without Snow (VIDEO)

The ski resort industry drives much of the Lake Tahoe economy during the winter. Despite the lack of snow, tourism hasn't slowed down yet. Go here for the story and video from KOLO Reno News Channel 8.

Chairlift fall victim identified as Davis resident

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy died Tuesday from injuries suffered after falling 60 feet from a chairlift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort.The boy was identified Wednesday by family and friends a...

Chairlift fall victim identified as Davis resident

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy died Tuesday from injuries suffered after falling 60 feet from a chairlift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort.The boy was identified Wednesday by family and friends a...

U.S. Forest Service teams up with Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month

By John Heil
The U.S. Forest Service and organizers of January's Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are working together to promote and recognize the event at Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, highlighting the health benefits of winter outdoor activity.

Youth dies from injuries after falling from chairlift

SODA SPRINGS — A 7-year-old boy has died after falling about 60 feet from a chair lift at the Sugar Bowl ski resort west of Lake Tahoe. Resort spokesman John Monson says the boy, a member of the Sugar...

Public boat ramps in Tahoe closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1

No inspections or decontaminations will be available either day. Private facilities, such as the Tahoe Keys Marina, Obexer's, or Ski Beach may be open and should be contacted directly for hours of...

3 top youth shredder movies shot by S. Tahoe firm

First Tracks Productions in South Lake Tahoe immortalized the event on film. This video and two others by the local company caught the attention of Ski Channel. The three are part of a top 10 list of ...

Ski report: Snowmaking guns running full steam

While there is no tree skiing yet, plenty of groomed rounds await. Here is the Dec. 16 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook · Twitter Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-s...

Youth dies from injuries after falling from chairlift

SODA SPRINGS — A 7-year-old boy has died after falling about 60 feet from a chair lift at the Sugar Bowl ski resort west of Lake Tahoe. Resort spokesman John ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-dies-fr...

Public boat ramps in Tahoe closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1

Private facilities, such as the Tahoe Keys Marina, Obexer's, or Ski Beach may be open and should be contacted directly for hours of operation. Private launch ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../public-bo...

Glenn Gibb — 1947-2011

Spurred by his love for outdoor activities and adventures, Glenn moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1975 where he established his orthodontic practice and continued to fish, hunt, golf, as well as ski, sail...

Northstar California completes $30 million in upgrades

By Sam Bauman
Northstar California did up things well Tuesday (name change, used to be "at-Tahoe") by officially opening its new multimillion dollar Zephyr lodge at the top of Zephyr lift and a new chairlift, the Promised Land Express. The new quad chair services two new trails. This completes a spending program of $30 million on upgrades, trails and support activities at the Lake Tahoe resort.

Boy dies following fall from chairlift

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy has died from injuries suffered after falling 60 feet from a chair lift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, an official confirmed Tuesday."It is with great sadness th...

Boy dies following fall from chairlift

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy has died from injuries suffered after falling 60 feet from a chair lift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, an official confirmed Tuesday."It is with great sadness th...

Vail Daily columnist Warren Miller: Parking lot days were the best

I just hung up the phone after an hour of talking with Ward Baker, who is the only person I know who is as dumb as I am.We slept in the parking lots of almost every ski resort in the West that had ...

Boy, 7, in critical condition after 60-foot fall from chair lift

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy is hospitalized at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno after falling off a chair lift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, an official said Monday.The incident occu...

Boy, 7, in critical condition after 60-foot fall from chair lift

NORDEN, Calif. - A 7-year-old boy is hospitalized at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno after falling off a chair lift Sunday at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, an official said Monday.The incident occu...

Ski report: Ride with the wind

... in Ski Conditions on December 19th, 2011 | no responses. Wind making operations on some higher elevation chairlifts a problem. Villages starting to have that holiday feel. Here is the ski report f...

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