Lift operators are most anonymous, doing their job with little fanfare. However, some notoriety has come to Vincent Murillo, a lift operator at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Murillo recently received the 2015 Rocky Mountain Lift Association “Lift Operations Person of the Year” award. He is the Lead Lift Operator and Maintenance Assistant at […]
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Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows hiring for 2015-16 ski season
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced this week it will host two winter job fairs this fall. The resorts will also increase rates of pay, and will introduce new benefits for seasonal employees at the ski resort this winter. Applicants are encouraged to view open positions and apply online in advance, then participate in either the […]
California showings of annual Warren Miller film
Watching this action-packed and humorous film is often the kickoff for the ski season. The annual Warren Miller film is a ritual this time of year for both skiers and snowboarders. This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. This year’s installment of the iconic winter sports […]
Mt. Rose ski resort hosts Oct. 6 job fair
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will host a job fair from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. The resort is seeking energetic, enthusiastic team players focused on helping resort guests to have an incredible experience when they visit Mt. Rose. Part and full-time seasonal positions include lift attendants, ski […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe holding clean-up day Oct. 11
If you frequently ski or snowboard at Sierra-at-Tahoe and care about how the resort looks this winter, you might want to make plans to attend this volunteer day on the mountain. Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in Lake Tahoe is hosting the 9th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day on Sunday, Oct. 11. All members of the community are invited […]
Tahoe Donner ski resort adding snowmaking
After a season where its ski resort was closed much of the winter, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area decided to be proactive. The resort is adding snowmaking capability for the 2015-16 season. Additionally, after six years of planning, Tahoe Donner will also celebrate a new Cross Country Ski Area facility this winter season. The new […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering Hit the Slopes packages
It’s the time of year to consider winter ski trips. If the Lake Tahoe region is one of the locations under consideration, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has an appealing ski package to consider. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers a “Hit the Slopes” ski package for the 2015-2016 winter season […]
Liesl Kenney joins Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows as PR Manager
Liesl Kenney has quite the skiing pedigree, frequently traveling as a youngster with her father, who was a coach with the U.S. Ski Team. She has traveled the world to major ski events, but now makes her home in Lake Tahoe. Kenney now has a new “work home.” Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which are owned by […]
What’s new this season at Diamond Peak ski resort
There are some definite changes this season that skiers and snowboarders will appreciate who frequent Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Here are some reasons to visit Diamond Peak, located in Nevada’s Incline Village, this winter for the 2015-16 season: New Season Pass Perks: New perks include Bonus Resort Credit, Resort Coupon Books, Bring-A-Friend Tickets, and […]
Season pass deals at Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country
Season passes for both Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country ski areas are now available for the 2015-2016 season at discounted rates. The adult passes start at $304 for the public and $229 for Tahoe Donner members. As always, those under the age of 6 or over 70 may enjoy either ski resort for free. Additionally, […]