Three search crews headed out this morning (Dec. 11), looking for a skier who was swept away Saturday in an avalanche at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada. Authorities are still not releasing the name of the man who is believed to be 60-years-old and may have triggered an avalanche when he headed down the […]
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Search will resume Sunday for avalanche skier at Mt. Rose
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said late Saturday afternoon it had called off the search for a skier caught in an avalanche at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. The search will resume Sunday morning. The incident took place when two skiers went into a closed area of the Jackpot Chute. One skier witnessed the other one […]
Mt. Rose avalanche results in missing skier
A search is underway for a missing skier who got caught in an avalanche this morning at Mt. Rose ski resort in Nevada. The incident took place when two skiers went into a closed area of the Jackpot Chute. One skier witnessed the other one getting caught in an avalanche and reported it at 10:18 […]
More terrain open at Heavenly ski resort
Although the wet weather is producing more rain than snow in the Lake Tahoe region, Heavenly Mountain ski resort is adding to its available terrain today, increasing to 128 acres for skiing and snowboarding. This morning Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe began operating Stagecoach Chair and the base area. Stagecoach provides immediate access […]
Diamond Peak opens Dec. 15 for 50th anniversary
Waiting on the sidelines probably hasn’t been easy this ski season for Diamond Peak Ski Resort. The popular family-friendly resort in Incline Village has been anxious to kick off its 50th anniversary season, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 15. Diamond Peak says it plans to offer top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding (weather permitting) for its […]
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opens
It’s all systems go at Tahoe Donner, which opened its Downhill Ski Area today (Dec. 9) for the 2016-2017 season. Tahoe Donner’s three additional winter venues –Cross Country Ski Area, Snowplay, and Winter Golf Academy at Tahoe Donner Golf Course – had previously opened. Homewood Mountain ski resort in North Lake Tahoe also opened today. Tahoe […]
Kirkwood Mountain now offering top-to-bottom access
Another Lake Tahoe ski resort – Kirkwood Mountain – is offering top-to-bottom access this weekend for skiers and snowboarders. This morning, Kirkwood Mountain Resort began operating the Cornice Express (#6) and is now has expanded its terrain to 348 skiable acres for skiers and riders. Cornice Express provides access to top-to-bottom skiing and riding on […]
Squaw Valley to host Women’s Alpine World Cup event in March
Many of the top female skiers in the world will descend on Squaw Valley this March for the Audi FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup. The World Cup tour is less than 100 days away – scheduled for March 9-12 in Lake Tahoe. The Women’s Alpine World Cup will feature Olympic champions like Mikaela Shiffrin and […]
Tahoe Donner open for cross country skiing
The snow arrived just in time for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area, which opened for the 2016-17 season Saturday (Nov. 26), to accommodate some anxious Thanksgiving Day skiers. The date is a familiar one for Tahoe Donner, which also opened last year on Nov. 26. Royal Gorge cross country area, near Sugar Bowl, opened one […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening more terrain
During the early portion of ski season, more snow often translates into more lifts operating for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. That’s certainly the case at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, which both received 15 inches of fresh snow over the weekend. The neighboring Tahoe resorts announced today they will be opening new terrain for skiing […]