BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Skiers and snowboarders can get a little history lesson, mixed in with some fun events this weekend at Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is holding a party to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Fresh snow, live music, full operations and a 75th anniversary party will greet skiers and snowboarders this weekend at Sugar […]
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History of Mt. Rose ski resort
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although now just an amusing footnote in the annals of Mt. Rose ski resort history, old-timers can recall a time when this mountainous area in the Carson range was quite the winter battleground. Starting in the mid-1960s and continuing for more than two decades, one side of Slide Mountain was Slide Mountain ski […]
Lake Tahoe’s Vail Resorts hit by snow storm
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL After more than six weeks without snow, the three Lake Tahoe Vail Resorts got their wish granted – more snow! The recent series of winter storms treated all three Lake Tahoe Vail Resorts – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain – quite well, setting up a great week of skiing and snowboarding for […]
Three-day storm dumps on Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Three days of snow was happily received by Lake Tahoe ski resorts, who naturally benefited from the first snow storm in the region since late December. Most Lake Tahoe ski resorts received over a foot of new snow for skiing and snowboarding. Currently there are over 50 lifts spinning in the North Lake Tahoe region, providing […]
Squaw Valley ski resort expecting 18 inches of new snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Both Squaw Valley ski resort and neighboring Alpine Meadows benefited greatly from Friday’s snow storm. And more is on the way today. The winter storm sweeping through the Sierra on Friday brought 15 inches of fresh snow to Squaw Valley’s upper mountain and 10 inches of fresh snow to Alpine Meadows’ upper […]
Snow report: Dumping at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL There was plenty of rejoicing Friday at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The reason was mentioned several times on Twitter where the message was short and to the point: “Dumping.” Indeed, it was dumping throughout the Sierra in the first major snow storm since Dec. 20. Heading the list of reported snow was […]
Plenty of backcountry skiing in North Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe is known world-wide for its ski resorts. A lesser known fact about the region outside of the ski resort boundaries is some of the most incredible backcountry skiing terrain in the nation beckons with jaw-dropping views, wilderness solitude and perfect powder. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding is booming in North Lake Tahoe as […]
Olympic snowboard champ Jamie Anderson giving back
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Olympic gold medal snowboarder Jamie Anderson is giving back to her sport and her community. Anderson will sponsor three South Lake Tahoe students for her annual “Give Back With Love” sponsorship. Anderson, who was raised in South Lake Tahoe and calls Sierra-at-Tahoe her home ski resort, announced that this year’s recipients are Justice Ensign, […]
New snow at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It was a rare sight, but certainly a welcome one. Some unexpected snow dropped Tuesday on Lake Tahoe ski resorts, the first measurable snowfall since around Dec. 20. Many resorts were thrilled to receive fresh snow and replenish the amounts which have been disappearing from all Lake Tahoe ski resorts since the Christmas […]
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour begins Feb. 21-22
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It’s quite a mixture of skiers and riders of all levels, gathering for a fun and competitive experience on the slopes, where they get to experience a legitimate racing environment. Now in its fifth year, the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour is billed as racing at its purest form. Taking place at three Lake Tahoe […]