The King Fire struck again. This time the smoke from the Northern California fire was the reason many triathletes were extremely frustrated this morning. The famed Ironman Lake Tahoe triathlon in Lake Tahoe was canceled (Sept. 21) due to smoke that resulted in unhealthy air quality from the King Fire that has been raging for more than […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort holding race team weekend at October 4-5
The athletes of the Dodge Ridge Race Team (DRRT) have their goals set for another championship season in the USSA Far West Central Series. For the past four seasons the DRRT, the largest ski team in the Central Series, has dominated the USSA Far West Central Series and won the prestigious Silver Cup along with […]
Vail Resorts acquires Park City ski resort; adds it to Epic Pass
An EpicPass with Vail Resorts comes with one more perk this year – access to Park City Mountain Resort in Utah. Vail Resorts announced recently that it had acquired Park City ski resort, known as an iconic mountain that joins the Epic Pass. The pass expands the collection of mountains offered to 22 resorts and more […]
Squaw Valley hosts Oktoberfest Sept. 27
The annual Oktoberfest celebration will transform Squaw Valley’s village into a miniature Bavaria on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will include Bavarian music, authentic German beer and food, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games, and plenty of family fun. Squaw Valley’s event is modeled after the original Oktoberfest, a 16-day annual festival held in Munich, Germany. Guests can […]
Diamond Peak season pass holders get bonus days at 4 other ski resorts
Diamond Peak Ski Resort season pass holders will get a little extra this year. The “extra” means more time at some other ski resorts. Diamond Peak pass holders will now receive bonus days at Boreal Mountain Resort and June Mountain Ski Area, in addition to Homewood Mountain Resort and Red Lodge Mountain. That’s a total […]
Tahoe Super Pass – Squaw, Alpine – reduced to $379
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are rolling back prices for the 2014-15 Tahoe Super Pass to only $379, a $50 savings for skiers and snowboarders. The discounted Bronze Pass (otherwise priced at $429) is now available while supplies last on www.tahoesuperpass.com. The limited-time offer is expected to sell out quickly. The price slash comes just 11 […]
Tahoe’s Old Greenwood a classic Jack Nicklaus design
The illustrious name alone – Jack Nicklaus – draws golfers to this scenic course in Lake Tahoe. And for most golfers, after they play a round at the Nicklaus-designed track, they vow a return trip to Old Greenwood. That was the case for Larry Ballew and his son Marcus, who played Old Greenwood for the […]
Autumn events abound at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The views and the vibe are refreshingly different toward the end of summer, when the days proceed at a much slower pace at this North Tahoe location, where the venerable Lake Tahoe’s waters are not far away – a mere seven-mile drive is all it takes. Looking for a little vacation pampering heading into the […]
Best non-California ski resorts in U.S.
By Kacie Jones The U.S. boasts some of the best and most challenging terrains for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. From the steepest to the deepest terrains, skiers and riders get the chance to have fun and enjoy the mountains. Lake Tahoe has many great ski resorts to regularly ski and ride. Below are […]
Sept. 1 deadline for discounted Epic ski pass for Vail Resorts
The Epic season ski pass – which offers access to Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – can be purchased for the early-season rate of $409 until Monday, Sept. 1. “Our ability to deliver the best snow conditions is unique among Tahoe resorts,” said Bill Rock, senior vice president and chief operating […]