Maddie Bowman of South Lake Tahoe goes for gold Monday, trying to repeat as women’s Olympic freestyle skiing champion. The Sierra-at-Tahoe skier placed sixth (83.80) in qualifying Sunday and will be one of 12 freestyle skiers vying Monday night for the halfpipe crown at the PyeongChang Olympics. The top qualifier was Cassie Sharp (93.40) of […]
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Kid-O-Rama begins Feb. 17 at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Kids will be the focus of some fun for the next week at the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Kid-O-Rama . The ninth annual Kid-O-Rama festival returns to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows starting Saturday, Feb, 17 and continues through Feb. 24. This kid-focused, family fun event features live music, complimentary treats, a daily game and craft […]
Olympic commentary: Jamie Anderson overcame severe conditions to capture gold
Conditions were so treacherous that many women were enraged that the slopestyle snowboarding event wasn’t canceled Monday at the PyeongChang Olympics. But once the decision was made, U.S. snowboarder Jamie Anderson wasn’t among the dissenters. Anderson simply gritted her teeth, took some deep breaths, and did what she always does – remain calm and focused […]
Silver Belt Series at Sugar Bowl starts Feb. 10
The second annual Silver Belt Series at Sugar Bowl ski resort began Saturday and will continue with an event later this month and conclude in early April. The three-event series at Sugar Bowl is designed for skiers and snowboarders of all ages, ability levels and interests. Participants can register for just one or all three events. […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort introduces uphill ski series
Sugar Bowl ski resort has an answer for skiers looking to take part in a major workout on the slopes. One of the only resorts in the Lake Tahoe region that allows uphill skier traffic, Sugar Bowl has introduced a new event series designed to expose newcomers to uphill ski travel and the resort’s accessible […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe extends privileges to other resort passholders
Skiing at Sierra-at-Tahoe just got a little better, thanks to an agreement with several other Northern California ski resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering free skiing to passholders of neighboring resorts with its new “Have One On Us” program. Passholders from Dodge Ridge Ski Area and China Peak Mountain Resort will be granted one day of free skiing at […]
Squaw Valley offers endless supply of activities
The excitement was palpable among a 150 or more anxious skiers and snowboarders who had arrived early in anticipation of a powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Nothing motivates skiers and riders to get out of bed early more than the promise of a powder day. And in late January, with more than a […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens new terrain park
Diamond Peak ski resort recently opened its new terrain park that features a gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe. After receiving 14 inches of fresh snow and extensive snowmaking efforts, Diamond Peak Ski Resort opened nine more trails and unveiled the Lakeview Terrain Park that has six features. The resort in Incline Village has 16 of […]
Diamond Peak will feature Warren Miller films
Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be holding a Retro Ski Film series that honors Warren Miller. A famed ski filmmaker, Miller passed away last week. The seven-week film series begins Feb. 15 and features five of Miller’s entertaining and amazing ski films. The family-friendly film series is every Thursday evening through March […]
Mikaela Shiffrin new Ikon Pass Ambassador
U.S. Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined forces with Alterra Mountain Company as an investor and is helping launch the Ikon Pass as an Ambassador. The Ikon Pass will debut in the Winter 2018-2019 and offers skiers and snowboarders access to 23 iconic destinations. The California resorts include Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain […]