If you enjoyed being a Sugar Bowl ski resort passholder this year, the enjoyment will only increase for the 2014-15 season. Sugar Bowl ski resort announced Friday (March 8) that it will partner with Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for passholders skiing and snowboarding privileges. The partnership continues a new era as independent resorts continue to partner […]
Bode Miller among Olympians at U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw Valley
Gold medal Olympic skiers Bode Miller and Julia Mancuso will be among the headliners when Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe hosts the 2014 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships March 19-23. This year’s Alpine Championships will be an opportunity to see Team USA’s top skiers compete on home soil at Squaw Valley ski resort. Other local Tahoe […]
Heavenly ski resort will host slopeside ski event March 13-15
The fourth and final stop of the 2014 North Face Park and Pipe Open Series schedule will feature a slopestyle competition in Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Ante Up Park. Several U.S. skiers from the 2014 Winter Olympics are expected to compete March 13-15 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. “We are excited to offer athletes one more chance to […]
Lake Tahoe snow report: Storms have dumped 2-3 feet on area ski resorts
A series of Lake Tahoe snow storms hit the region over the past few days and has been a welcome sight for skiers and snowboarders. Below is the Lake Tahoe snow report. The storm, which began Wednesday, dumped as much as 40 inches at one resort and more than 2 feet of snow at many of […]
Olympic gold-medal winners Anderson, Bowman, Teter honored March 15 in South Lake Tahoe
Last week, these three women were on the biggest sporting stage in the world, competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Winding down from some incredible performances at the Sochi Olympics, South Lake Tahoe will honor the three gold-medal winners – Maddie Bowman, Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter. The tight-knit ski community honors its three U.S. Olympic team […]
Snow storm dumping on Lake Tahoe ski resorts; more snow on the way
Another winter storm has descended on the Lake Tahoe region, dropping sizable amounts of snow at area ski resorts. The storm arrived on Wednesday and continued throughout today (Feb. 27). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), today’s storm is the first of a three-storm series expected to hit the region through Sunday. Here’s a […]
Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass now includes skiing at Niseko, Japan
A Vail Resorts Epic Pass has definitely added an epic aspect – skiing in Japan!Vail Resorts announced today a partnership with one of the snowiest and most celebrated powder skiing resorts in the world – Niseko, Japan. The partnership represents the first Asian partner for the company, further enhancing the value of its flagship and […]
Women’s ski camp March 2-4 at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
For female skiers who are looking to make some skill progress on the slopes, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will be offering a three-day camp. The Women of Winter (WOW) three-day camp returns to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows on March 2-4. The camp is designed for intermediate to advanced […]
Tips for teaching your child how to ski or snowboard
Many parents might be contemplating putting their children on skis or a snowboard for the first time. If that is the case, there are many factors to consider before making the ultimate decision. The first question that comes to mind is age. When exactly is the right time to get kids started? Be careful, because […]
Olympic profile: Julia Mancuso leaves Sochi with her fourth Olympic medal
Here’s a look at Julia Mancuso, one of the four Lake Tahoe medal winners at the Sochi Olympics.: Mancuso definitely has a penchant for capturing medals at the Winter Olympics and was able to do it one more time in Sochi. The pride of Squaw Valley ski resort, Mancuso claimed another m medal, taking a […]