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 […]
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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 […]
Tahoe’s Old Greenwood a classic Jack Nicklaus design
The illustrious name alone – Jack Nicklaus – draws golfers to this scenic course in Lake Tahoe. And for most golfers, after they play a round at the Nicklaus-designed track, they vow a return trip to Old Greenwood. That was the case for Larry Ballew and his son Marcus, who played Old Greenwood for the […]
Sept. 1 deadline for discounted Epic ski pass for Vail Resorts
The Epic season ski pass – which offers access to Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – can be purchased for the early-season rate of $409 until Monday, Sept. 1. “Our ability to deliver the best snow conditions is unique among Tahoe resorts,” said Bill Rock, senior vice president and chief operating […]
Canadian group will purchase Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Bear Valley Mountain Resort may not look much different for the 2014-15 ski season, but there will be a significant change. Skyline International Development Inc. (TASE: SKLN) of Toronto, Ontario, says it has entered into a binding agreement to buy Bear Valley Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada east of Stockton. The agreement comes after several […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge: Ideal place to board pet during Lake Tahoe visit
For people visiting the Lake Tahoe region this summer and fall from Sacramento or the Bay Area, often times the quandary is whether to bring your pet or not. While there are Lake Tahoe lodging facilities that welcome pet stays, there are also plenty of places that force one to leave your beloved dog or […]
Squaw Valley hosts annual Peaks & Paws fundrasing event on Saturday
The Village at Squaw Valley is paying tribute to man – and women’s – best friend this Saturday (August 23) with the fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival. This is definitely a dog day afternoon! This is a fun-filled day that people can share with their canine companions! The fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival […]
Northstar holding huge ski equipment sale Labor Day Weekend
Looking for discounted ski and snowboard gear? This might be a good place to find some Labor Day Weekend bargains. Northstar California Resort will host its annual “Blizzard” Ski & Snowboard Sale Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, during which guests can shop through The Village at Northstar to save up to 70 percent on […]