Four iconic Southern California ski resorts all are under the same umbrella after Mammoth Mountain Ski Area announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Big Bear Mountain Resorts in Big Bear Lake, California. Big Bear Mountain Resorts includes both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, the largest and most popular of Southern California’s ski and […]
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hosts Foodie weekend Oct. 4-5
This is a weekend event with foodies in mind. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will stage the resort’s first Epicurean Weekend, October 3-5. Foodies will enjoy a weekend full of culinary experiences, all centered around food, and include the opportunity to cook alongside the resort’s culinary team, as well as a special dinner presentation prepared by local […]
Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe reports first snowfall
The start of ski season in Lake Tahoe is hopefully just around the corner, less than two months away. Portions of the Sierra range caught a little glimpse of winter on Thursday evening when a trace of snow appeared on some of the higher peaks. Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe reported a little […]
Squaw Valley will host World Cup skicross, snowboardcross in March
Squaw Valley will play host to a World Cup event next March when it welcomes in the fast-paced excitement of skicross and snowboardcross. Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe welcome athletes March 4-8 from Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time the International Ski Federation has […]
King Fire cancels planned Ironman Lake Tahoe Triathlon
The King Fire struck again. This time the smoke from the Northern California fire was the reason many triathletes were extremely frustrated this morning. The famed Ironman Lake Tahoe triathlon in Lake Tahoe was canceled (Sept. 21) due to smoke that resulted in unhealthy air quality from the King Fire that has been raging for more than […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort holding race team weekend at October 4-5
The athletes of the Dodge Ridge Race Team (DRRT) have their goals set for another championship season in the USSA Far West Central Series. For the past four seasons the DRRT, the largest ski team in the Central Series, has dominated the USSA Far West Central Series and won the prestigious Silver Cup along with […]
Vail Resorts acquires Park City ski resort; adds it to Epic Pass
An EpicPass with Vail Resorts comes with one more perk this year – access to Park City Mountain Resort in Utah. Vail Resorts announced recently that it had acquired Park City ski resort, known as an iconic mountain that joins the Epic Pass. The pass expands the collection of mountains offered to 22 resorts and more […]
Squaw Valley hosts Oktoberfest Sept. 27
The annual Oktoberfest celebration will transform Squaw Valley’s village into a miniature Bavaria on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will include Bavarian music, authentic German beer and food, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games, and plenty of family fun. Squaw Valley’s event is modeled after the original Oktoberfest, a 16-day annual festival held in Munich, Germany. Guests can […]
Diamond Peak season pass holders get bonus days at 4 other ski resorts
Diamond Peak Ski Resort season pass holders will get a little extra this year. The “extra” means more time at some other ski resorts. Diamond Peak pass holders will now receive bonus days at Boreal Mountain Resort and June Mountain Ski Area, in addition to Homewood Mountain Resort and Red Lodge Mountain. That’s a total […]
Tahoe Super Pass – Squaw, Alpine – reduced to $379
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are rolling back prices for the 2014-15 Tahoe Super Pass to only $379, a $50 savings for skiers and snowboarders. The discounted Bronze Pass (otherwise priced at $429) is now available while supplies last on www.tahoesuperpass.com. The limited-time offer is expected to sell out quickly. The price slash comes just 11 […]