Looking to improve your performance skills in Ironman competitions? Attending the Ironman Training Camp in Squaw Valley might be just the path to improve that overall performance. As the West Coast’s official training destination for Ironman athletes, Squaw Valley is offering high-altitude training this summer with the inaugural Ironman Training Camp, taking place June 13-15. The three day […]
Disabled Sports Names Squaw’s Andy Wirth Citizen of the Year
Disabled Sports USA Far West (Disabled Sports) announced today that the organization has bestowed its second annual Citizen of the Year Award on Andy Wirth, president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. The award recognizes an individual for their outstanding support of Disabled Sports and the organization’s mission. Through their generosity and commitment, the […]
Tahoe Star Tours back at Northstar this summer
Viewing the stars in Lake Tahoe can be a regular thing this summer, thanks to Tahoe Star Tours. Inspired by the growing popularity of the annual summer star gazing series in the Northern Sierra, Tahoe Star Tours will move its viewing venue to the new Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar California Resort in Truckee this summer. The […]
Olympic skiers Julia Mancuso, Travis Ganong earn Far West Skiing awards
Temperatures are rising and the ski season has wound down for both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts, which announced season-ending awards this week for Olympic skiers Julia Mancuso, Travis Ganong and several others. Mancuso and Ganong, who both ski at Squaw Valley, were among the Squaw and Alpine Meadows’ ski teams honors. The two resorts clinched […]
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offering weekend golf package with Annika Sorenstam
What golfer wouldn’t want to hang out with Annika Sorenstam and receive some golf tips? That opportunity arises at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, which is partnering with Sorenstam, arguably the top all-time LPGA golfer. Members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Program are being offered an exclusive golf weekend getaway on July 11-13 that includes coaching from […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort offering deals for 2014-15 season passholders
Sugar Bowl ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region is currently offering reduced prices on its season passes for the 2014-15 season. Skiers and riders can get free skiing and riding this spring at Sugar Bowl with the purchase of a 2014-15 season pass. Sugar Bowl has lowered prices for most season passes and expanded […]
Squaw Valley hosts Lake Cushing Crossing on Saturday
The Lake Cushing Crossing, an annual comical skiing and snowboarding event, will take place Saturday at Squaw Valley ski resort. The 24th annual Lake Cushing Crossing is a fun event for both participants and spectators. The acclaimed pond skimming event challenges participants to cross the chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski […]
Homewood ski resort offering season passes for 2014-15 season
Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Homewood Mountain Resort is now offering season passes for the 2014-15 season. With the release of 2014-15 early-bird season pass pricing, Homewood is once again committed to offering a great value to its season passholders. All 2014-15 Homewood season passes offer unlimited skiing and snowboarding, with no blackout dates, […]
Skier dies at Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe
A 67-year-old man died in an apparent skiing accident Sunday at Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The skier was identified as Marc L. Coleman, a 67-year-old man from Van Nuys, Calif. Coleman’s next of kin were notified. Coleman was found at approximately 10:58 a.m. on Sunday. Northstar ski patrol responded to the report […]
Alpines Meadows snow golf tournament set for April 12
Golf clubs on a ski resort? That’s right. It happens annually at Alpine Meadows ski resort, where this year’s Snow Golf Tournament takes places Saturday, April 12. The 31st Snow Golf Tournament is a day of nine-hole golf at Alpine Meadows, located off Highway 89 in Lake Tahoe. Recently featured on the Golf Channel, this highly anticipated […]