Safety on the ski slopes should be a priority for everyone. But as anyone who frequently skis or rides at Tahoe ski resorts understands, safety isn’t always a consideration. In an effort to help make the sport less dangerous, Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada will promote on-mountain safety initiatives during the fourth […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe repairs damaged Grandview lift
One huge hurdle has been successfully cleared for shuttered Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in South Lake Tahoe. Through the hard work of its crews, Sierra was able to install the new 10,000-foot haul rope to the resort’s all-important Grandview Express lift this week. The five-day effort was completed Friday (Jan. 21). “We still have a long […]
Mt. Rose ski resort shuts down Lakeview lift for good
The oldest existing chairlift at Mt, Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe has taken its last journey up the mountain. The 42-year-old Lakeview lift was officially retired Jan. 17 due to maintenance issues that can’t be rectified. It will not operate again this season. “Nothing on the Lakeview lift was unsafe, it just needed a […]
Homewood ski resort offering free lift tickets to firefighting personnel
Homewood Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe will offer free skiing or riding later this month for 200 firefighters, hotshots, EMTs and first responders. Homewood Mountain will begin taking reservations at 10 am Wednesday (Jan. 19) and will accept the first 200 responders who apply. The free day on the slopes is scheduled for Sunday, […]
What lies ahead for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort?
Still attempting to recover from the devastating Caldor Fire, workers at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort face a daunting task each day, trying to resurrect a beloved ski hill that’s been around since 1946. The fire decimated this Lake Tahoe ski resort, leaving the lingering question – What lies ahead for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort? Skiers and snowboarders […]
Sister reveals how missing brother Rory Angelotta was found
Kelsey Angelotta was searching for her missing brother Saturday (Jan. 8) when she was given the news that his body had been found, two weeks after he went missing at Northstar California ski resort. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release Saturday that said the 43-year-old skier’s dead body was discovered by the […]
Body of missing Northstar skier found in unexpected location
The body of missing Northstar California skier Rory Andelotta was found Saturday morning (Jan. 8) at a location no one expected. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release Saturday that said the 43-year-old skier’s body was discovered by the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team near a residential neighborhood that was roughly 3 […]
Mt. Rose offering lift ticket deals
Although skiing and snowboarding can be an expensive sport, there are discounts available to diminish the costs of a lift ticket. One Tahoe ski resort that has a number of “deals” is Mt. Rose. Located 25 minutes from Reno and a short drive from Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe, the Nevada resort is offering […]
Tahoe skier nearly suffocates doing stunt
The quick reaction of two friends saved the life of skier Jeremy Pascal last week at Palisades Tahoe. A video on a helmet cam captured the terrifying near-death, following a ski stunt that definitely went bad, almost tragically bad. Pascal nearly suffocated because he was immersed in snow following the stunt. Check out the video […]
Snow records fall at Tahoe ski resorts
In regards to snowfall, December 2021 will be an historical month to remember for Tahoe ski resorts. It was an epic month for sure. Mother Nature timely rescued the Lake Tahoe region and all of Northern California from a drought that was threatening to derail the 2021-22 season. SEE LATEST TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW One-third […]