Two Olympic slopestyle gold medal winners – Sage Kotsenburg and Joss Christensen – will lend their expertise this summer to campers at the Woodward Parks in Lake Tahoe and Colorado. Woodward will welcome the first-ever Olympic gold medalists in men’s slopestyle to the Woodward Copper (Mountain) camp in Colorado on July 14-15 and Woodward Tahoe (Boreal Mountain) on July […]
Ultrarunner Rory Bosio will lecture June 6 at Squaw Valley
By D.J. Brown For ultrarunners looking for a little edge, Rory Bosio has some inspirational advice to pass along Friday, June 6 at Squaw Valley. Squaw Valley will host The North Face ultrarunner and Lake Tahoe local for an afternoon that includes a trail run and motivational lecture, both led by Bosio, a world-class athlete. Bosio, who has […]
Head Check – Guide to buying ski and snowboard helmets
By Duane Allen A helmet can be one of the most important pieces of gear when skiing or snowboarding. Helmets provide safety and warmth to the wearer, and have been built and tested to prevent injury and in extreme cases, save lives. Ski and snowboard helmets are made tough to withstand harsh winter elements like […]
Squaw Valley hosts Ironman Training Camp June 13-15
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 […]