This is Julia Mancuso’s time. It arrives every four years when the colorful skier from Lake Tahoe has a knack for attracting the spotlight at the Winter Olympics. The Sochi Olympics are no different. Mancuso has already added to her Olympic legacy as one of the best alpine skiers the United States has ever produced. […]
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After long, long wait, California’s Dodge Ridge ski resort opens for 2013-14 season
There will be some serious rejoicing among skiers and snowboarders Wednesday at Dodge Ridge ski resort. Why? Because Dodge Ridge ski resort will finally be running lifts for the 2013-14 season on Feb. 12. Thanks to a practically nonexistent winter with barely any snow, Dodge Ridge never opened. However, the resort received 51 inches of new […]
Snow report Lake Tahoe: 4 feet of snow, more on the way today
Below is the Lake Tahoe Snow Report for Sunday, Feb. 9. It has snowed more than 4 feet in some areas of Lake Tahoe and more snow is in today’s forecast. For more details, click here National Weather Service report There is a 100 percent chance of snow today in the Lake Tahoe region, followed by 40 […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts reporting up to 4 feet of snow from latest storm
It finally is starting to really look like winter in the Lake Tahoe region. The snow over the past three days has already dumped more than 4 feet of new snow in some locations and more is on the way today. It has snowed at least 40 inches in the last 24 hours at Diamond […]
Kayla Anderson named new Marketing Manager at Diamond Peak ski resort
Diamond Peak Ski Resort and the Incline Village General Improvement District announced today that its new Marketing Manager is Kayla Anderson. Anderson previously spent two years as the IVGID Marketing Coordinator. The last four years Anderson was at Mt.Rose ski resort where she was the PR/Web Manager. Anderson is originally from Redding, but has resided […]
Lake Tahoe will be represented by 9 skiers, riders at 2014 Winter Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics begins this week in Sochi and Lake Tahoe will be well represented. There will be nine skiers and riders from Lake Tahoe ski resorts competing in the Winter Games in Sochi, which run from Feb. 7-23. Here is a look at the Tahoe athletes competing for Olympic medals in February. Northstar […]
What level skier are you? Learn how to access your skiing ability
You have been skiing for a while. But do you really know how good you can ski and are able to accurately pinpoint your ability level? 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 […]
Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe opens four more lifts today
More snow means one important thing for Squaw Valley ski resort: more terrain. Benefitting from this week’s storm, Squaw Valley announced it will open four new lifts for skiing and snowboarding today following a storm that brought 10 inches of fresh snow to both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. The new chairlift openings at Squaw Valley ski resort include […]
More than a foot of snow expected today in Lake Tahoe region
A blanket of white has returned to the Lake Tahoe region. The snow began dropping on Wednesday night and is expected to continue throughout today. According to KCRA-3 TV in Sacramento, the storm could drop between 12-16 inches of snow at elevation 7,500 feet and above. The snow total is expected to be 4-8 inches […]
Squaw Valley offering guided tours for its 1960 Winter Olympic games
It’s only fitting as the Winter Olympics near that Squaw Valley would like to share its proud Olympic past with visitors to the famed ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley is offering skiers and riders a glimpse into the past with new 1960 Winter Games Heritage Tours, which began Friday (Jan. 24). The new 1960 Winter Games Heritage […]