BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Two promising development-level ski racers on the U.S. Ski Team were killed Monday in an avalanche in Soelden, Austria. Killed in the avalanche were Ronnie Berlack, 20 (Franconia, NH) and Bryce Astle, 19 (Sandy, UT). The two were among a group of six athletes freeskiing at the Austrian resort. The other four skied […]
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Celebrity chef Dean Fearing cooking at Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The nationally-acclaimed celebrity chef Dean Fearing will prepare a five-course, prix fixe menu for up to 150 dining guests at Manzanita, the resort’s signature restaurant on Thursday, January 15, 2015, to kick-off the Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend. The special one-night-only dinner will feature Fearing’s signature southwestern cuisine, with reservations available from 5:30-9:30 p.m. that […]
How well do you ski?
By Jeffrey Weidel You have been skiing for a while. But do you really know how well you ski? Can you accurately pinpoint what level of skier you are? The answer for many people is no, they can’t really access their skiing ability. Most skiers either classify themselves as a beginner, intermediate or expert. However, there are more than […]
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar
If you’re contemplating learning skiing or snowboarding, there’s no time like the present. Lake Tahoe ski resorts Northstar California, Heavenly and Kirkwood are all participating in January’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain are looking to provide instruction for first-time skiers and snowboarders, as well as intermediate and […]
Learn to Ski, Snowboard Month in Lake Tahoe
Want to learn how to ski or snowboard? Here’s your chance. The National SnowSports Industry Association puts on Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month every January to ignite and rekindle passions for skiing and snowboarding. Many of North Lake Tahoe’s 12 downhill resorts are offering steep discounts on lessons, lift tickets, rentals and more, making it […]
Squaw Valley’s Travis Ganong wins World Cup downhill
Travis Ganong made the Olympic ski team a year ago, which was a major goal. This weekend he reached another career milestone – winning a World Cup event. Ganong, who trains at Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, dominated on the new course on the men’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour, finishing first at […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts enjoying strong holiday season
There’s no doubt Lake Tahoe depends heavily on the ski season to help fill its hotels, visit its restaurants, spend money at its casinos, and in general leave behind a trail of cash that gets spread around throughout the region’s business community. And there is no more important time than during the holiday season. Experience […]
Kirkwood ski resort has 100 percent of terrain open
The holiday season has been a good one thus far at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, which has 100 percent of its terrain – 11 lifts and 86 trails – available for skiing and snowboarding over the Christmas holidays. Kirkwood ski resort features 2,300 acres for skiers and riders. It has all four bowls open, along with […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering winter spa treatments
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is adding more ways to pamper its guests this winter, providing a great way to end a day on the slopes and get out of the cold. The Ritz-Carlton Spa has introduced a selection of winter seasonal treatments, a new couples treatment, and partner yoga classes that complement signature favorites designed for the […]
Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for season
There are three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts to consider for some holiday skiing and snowboarding – Homewood Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Winter storms and continual snowfall prompted the season opening of the three North Lake Tahoe ski resorts. All 17 Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are now […]