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Tahoe Chamber Expo to feature at least 97 businesses

Event Date: 
March 22, 2013 - 4:30pm

With dozens of local business lined up to show their stuff, TahoeChamber’s annual Business Expo is the premier event of its kind at South Shore Lake Tahoe. And it is right around the corner with a wide open invitation to the 2013 Business EXPO — “The South Shore EXPOsed” — set for March 22 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. in the Convention Center at Harrah’s Tahoe.

Vail season 2013-14 passes now on sale for Lake Tahoe ski areas

With access to more than 10,270 skiable acres at three premier mountain resorts—Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort — Lake Tahoe’s only true three-mountain season passes provide season-long access to the most diverse and quality experience Lake Tahoe has to offer. Starting today, Lake Tahoe skiers and snowboarders can lock in the lowest guaranteed price on a season pass for the 2013-2014 winter season (www.bestoftahoe.com) for as little as $389.

Saturday was Heavenly at Lake Tahoe

With up to 26 inches of snow falling earlier this week around Lake Tahoe area ski resorts, officials at Heavenly Mountain Resort report solid conditions for March ski and boarding.

"With the US Freestyle National Championships March 29-31, and Shaun White’s High Roller Hold ‘Em April 6, followed by the Gunbarrel 25 on April 7, it’s going to be an amazing spring," said Heavenly spokesman Russ Pecoraro.

Barton Health continues work with top U.S. athletes at Lake Tahoe center

Barton’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has partnered with the world’s top winter snow sports athletes for 2013 as part of its “Heal Like a Champion” advertising campaign, showcasing United States Ski, Snowboard and Free Skiing (USSA) champions, TCO patients and Lake Tahoe locals, Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Sho Kashima and Elena Hight.

Designed with the athlete in mind, the campaign highlights world class athletes who have chosen the TCO orthopedic care team to get them back into competition safely and quickly.

Shaun White to become member of Tahoe Mountain Club

Tahoe Mountain Club is excited to announce two-time Olympic gold medalist, snowboard and skateboard sensation Shaun White as the newest member of Tahoe Mountain Club.

As one of the most prominent figures in snowboarding and skateboarding, Shaun White has called Northstar California his home resort since 2011. After the first season of training at Northstar, White initiated a conversation with Tahoe Mountain Club as a means for expanding his involvement with the resort and the region.

Strong season for Heavenly Foundation Freeride Team

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation Freeride Team is tearing up the hill this year in USASA competitions. USASA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association) is divided across the nation into...

Red Hut Burger Night Wednesday to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation

Event Date: 
February 20, 2013 - 3:00pm

The Red Hut on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe will host a burger night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 3 to 8 p.m. to support the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation.

Backcountry Betty

From hair-raising World Tour drops to icy Banzai battles, Kirkwood rider Casey Lucas is tearing up the freeride snowboard scene this season. The Kirkwood rider is fresh off a win at the first Ra...

South Shore Lake Tahoe prepares for second round of winter season

With snow on the way in time for the weekend, South Shore Lake Tahoe has a number of activities at ski resorts, lodges and casinos lined up now through spring. Besides skiing and snow boarding at Sierra Resort, Heavenly and Kirkwood there's concerts, contests and festivals planned in the weeks ahead.

Education Roundup: A classroom on the edge

Sixty-five Lake Tahoe Unified School District students learned to embrace gravity during the class' first day learning or refining ski and snowboard skills. The group hit the slopes, often liter...

Rise of Snowskating

Editors Note: This is the second installment of a Tribune "Learn To" series in recognition of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, a national grassroots initiative.Wearing what looks like blue dish...

Gooding on podium at first Skier Cross race

Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation skier Dylan Gooding added two more podium finishes in his first USSA Far West skier cross races at Squaw Valley earlier this month.The weekend races were th...

South Lake Tahoe, Sierra Resort athletes to compete at Winter X Games in Aspen

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort team riders and South Lake Tahoe locals Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, and Hannah Teter will invade Aspen, Colorado, January 24-28, 2013 for the 17th Winter X Games. All three Sierra Resort athletes have pre-qualified for X Games and will shoot to make it back-to-back podiums.

Well-known for its commitment to both freestyle terrain parks and maintaining one of Lake Tahoe’s best Superpipes, Sierra Resort is proud to be home to some of the best athletes in the world.

Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser to celebrate the life of former South Lake Tahoe resident and Heavenly Freestyle Team member, Eric Nageotte-Lowe this Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5pm to 8pm at the Himmel Haus, 2819 Saddle Rd. across from Heavenly Mountain’s California base area.

“While Eric was a great skier,” said his coach Jere Crawford, “he was an even better person.”

Snowboard sales decline, more people buying skis

Kirkwood offers four-pack of lift tickets valid through season

With 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.

Bank of the West signs on as presenting sponsor of Rahlves’ Banzai Tour

The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour hosted this winter at several Lake Tahoe resorts has a new sponsor. Bank of the West has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the downhill ski and snowboard event created by Daron Rahlves, considered among the most decorated American downhill and Super G skier in U.S. history. The tour spans four weekends from Feb. 2 – March 10 at four of Lake Tahoe resorts.

Kinder Kup race series

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will kick-off the 13th Lake Tahoe Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort beginning Sunday, Jan. 27. Open to all skiers age six and under and snowboarders age eight and under, the Kinder Kup series is designed to introduce young athletes to competition in a friendly environment.

Thirteenth 'Kinder Kup' race series benefits Heavenly Foundation teams

Event Date: 
February 10, 2013 (All day)

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will continue its 13th Lake Tahoe Kinder Kup Race Series at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Feb. 10. Open to all skiers age six and under and snowboarders age eight and under, the Kinder Kup series is designed to introduce young athletes to competition in a friendly environment.

Missing snowboarder found alive, stayed overnight at Horizon

A search for missing snowboarder Corey Hoffman ended this morning when the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was contacted by a family member who informed them that Hoffman had phoned his father and advised he had spent the night at Horizon Casino Resort.

Deputies contacted Corey at the Stagecoach Lodge where he had proceeded to, and according to him he was unaware of the search for him. After a lengthy interview with Corey and his brother who had reported him missing, we are unable to determine exactly what transpired.

Lake Tahoe resorts offer instruction incentives as part of Learn Ski and Snowboard Month

With Lake Tahoe having one of its heaviest early snow starts in recent memory, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have a broad offering of learning opportunities for those who want to improve their skiing and riding skills this winter.

Lake Tahoe 'Snowcial' social media conference extends early-bird offer

Early-bird rates have been extended for a unique Lake Tahoe conference packed with information on social media, digital marketing and how it ties to the ski and snowboard industry.

If your New Year’s resolution includes gleaning knowledge to become an expert at social media and being able to successfully apply it to your business, the fifth annual Tahoe Snowcial Feb. 27- March 2, is where to be.
Organizers of this year's Tahoe Snowcial are offering their early bird rates through Jan. 15 starting at $500.

Learning the slopes

Editors Note: This is the first installment of a Tribune "Learn To" series in recognition of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, a national grassroots initiative. In the upcoming weeks, the Tribun...

Lake Tahoe snowboard champion Jamie Anderson awards students with sponsorship

In time for Christmas, South Lake Tahoe native and professional snowboard champion Jamie Anderson held a winter clothing drive and announced four local students would receive Sierra-at-Tahoe sponsorships.

Ski industry, travel and tech writers, speakers scheduled for Lake Tahoe 'Snowcial'

Ski and travel industry media heavy-hitters will converge on Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe Feb. 27 through March 2 for the fifth Tahoe Snowcial, a winter social media and technology festival that celebrates a common passion for snow and provides attendees with insights from some of the most innovative players in the market today.

Snowbomb Presents Lil' Air for World Snowboarding Day at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

Event Date: 
December 30, 2012 - 9:00am

Step aside big-air skiers and snowboarders, and make room for the Snowbomb Lil’ Air Event in celebration of World Snowboard Day at Sierra-at-Tahoe Dec. 30. The Lil’ Air invites all skiers and riders ages 12 and under to show off their individual skills and style in this amateur event.

Riding with a pro

It's not every day you get the chance to snowboard with one of the world's best slopestyle riders, but that's just what four South Tahoe Middle School students will do when they hit the slopes w...

Snowboard champion Jamie Anderson gives back to South Lake Tahoe community on Winter Solstice

On Friday, Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice, pro snowboarder Jamie Anderson will provide a surprise sponsorship for four lucky kids and hold a winter clothing drive in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. In partnership with Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Anderson will sponsor four young, middle school students from her hometown this winter season with a “surprise sponsorship".

Santa Run to Benefit Christmas Cheer, Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation

Event Date: 
December 20, 2012 - 5:15pm

In cooperation with the Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Café, and Rainbow Mountain, the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the first annual South Tahoe Santa Run to benefit Christmas Cheer and the HSSF Scholarship Fund on Thursday, Dec. 20th, regardless of weather.

“Running in Santa costumes for charity is a fun, win-win situation to me!” said Zakariah Latzka, Himmel Haus owner. “We are excited to be involved in helping the community that has so graciously embraced us and our business.”

Wescott, Holland take snowboard cross title

Heavenly Holidays Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve Celebration

Event Date: 
December 31, 2012 - 6:00pm

Heavenly Holidays New Year's Eve Celebration at Lake Tahoe will be an evening packed with world-class entertainment, interactive experiences and rides, along with the worlds only (as far as we know) “Gondola Drop” and fireworks show.

USASA South Tahoe Series hosts bowling kick off

The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is hosting a winter kick off and recruiting party at Tahoe Bowl on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Anyone interested in competing in the s...

Combined passes increase ski resort sales at Tahoe

TAHOE/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

TAHOE/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...

Burton releases limited edition signature snowboard

Kudos & Kindness: Ski & Snowbard Swap raised $17,000 for the foundation

A huge thank you to all who supported the 24th Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap to benefit the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation. Our event was a huge success and we were able to raise $17,000 to fund...

Ski, snowboard equipment designed with women in mind

Special weekend to teach newbies to ski, snowboard

Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving

UPDATE 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.

Rocker Revolution

It's hard not to notice more people rocking out on the slopes these days. Over the past decade, rocker and reverse camber equipment has steadily taken over the ski and snowboard industry. The ne...

Pray for Snow Party at Fresh Ketch (photos)

They came, partied and prayed. There were plenty of positive vibrations to go around along with generous amounts of praise to the snow gods Thursday at Camp Richardson’s annual “Pray for Snow” party at The Fresh Ketch.
Locals and visitors united to celebrate the kick off the South Shore Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard season. Among the festivities were food and drink specials, contests, bands playing upstairs and downstairs, the frozen t-shirt contest and various giveaways from Sierra-at-Tahoe, Sensational Tans, Sierra Athletic Club, Tahoe Bowl, The Village Board Shop and Camp Richardson.

Heavenly at Lake Tahoe celebrates with early opening

Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday, signaling the return of winter to Lake Tahoe and the region's ski and snowboard destination. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.

Camp Rich, Fresh Ketch celebrate Lake Tahoe ski season with annual 'Pray for Snow' bash

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 and snowboard swap at MontBleu to benefit Heavenly foundation

Event Date: 
November 17, 2012 - 10:00am

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 24th Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa on Saturday Nov. 17.
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students. The swap runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting the concert series

The Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation would like to thank OnCourse Events owners Rob and CarolAnne Giustina, event organizer Leslie Schultz, bartenders Dan Rich and Brittany DeLaurentis, and all ...

Sierra-at-Tahoe job fair set for Nov. 3

Event Date: 
November 3, 2012 - 9:00am

Sierra-at-Tahoe's annual job fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Lodge.

Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.

Ski industry's challenge aims to draw beginners

DENVER - The organizers of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are expanding an initiative designed to get more beginners to the mountains.The "Bring a Friend Challenge" is offering skiers and snowboa...

Jeremy Jones' Further: The Journey is the Reward at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu

Event Date: 
October 26, 2012 - 8:00pm

Jeremy Jones' "Further: The Journey is the Reward" a film by Teton Gravity Research will be at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa on Oct. 26. Show time begins at 8 p.m.
Award-winning producers Teton Gravity Research are pleased to announce Further, the second installment in the Jeremy Jones snowboard movie trilogy, Deeper, Further, Higher, presented by O'Neill.

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