Bear Valley Mountain Resort may not look much different for the 2014-15 ski season, but there will be a significant change. Skyline International Development Inc. (TASE: SKLN) of Toronto, Ontario, says it has entered into a binding agreement to buy Bear Valley Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada east of Stockton. The agreement comes after several […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge: Ideal place to board pet during Lake Tahoe visit
For people visiting the Lake Tahoe region this summer and fall from Sacramento or the Bay Area, often times the quandary is whether to bring your pet or not. While there are Lake Tahoe lodging facilities that welcome pet stays, there are also plenty of places that force one to leave your beloved dog or […]
Squaw Valley hosts annual Peaks & Paws fundrasing event on Saturday
The Village at Squaw Valley is paying tribute to man – and women’s – best friend this Saturday (August 23) with the fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival. This is definitely a dog day afternoon! This is a fun-filled day that people can share with their canine companions! The fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival […]
Northstar holding huge ski equipment sale Labor Day Weekend
Looking for discounted ski and snowboard gear? This might be a good place to find some Labor Day Weekend bargains. Northstar California Resort will host its annual “Blizzard” Ski & Snowboard Sale Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, during which guests can shop through The Village at Northstar to save up to 70 percent on […]
New United Airlines flight routes provide access to Mammoth Mountain ski resort
Getting to Mammoth Mountain ski resort just got easier. The resort, located in the Eastern Sierra range in California, will now have new United Airlines flight routes into Mammoth Lakes airport, via Denver and Las Vegas. This is the first flight to Mammoth not originating in California, which makes it much easier for those in the Midwest and East […]
Mountain Collective ski pass adds Ski Banff
The Mountain Collective ski pass has added another premier independent ski destination in North America to its roster of iconic mountains for the 2014-15 winter season. The list now includes Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine joins Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, MammothMountain, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Whistler Blackcomb in this unprecedented collaboration of destinations. A […]
Mt Rose ski resort increases snowmaking for 2014-15 season
There are changes taking place at Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe that will add to the skiing and snowboarding enjoyment for the 2014-15 season. With the addition of multiple spurs from its existing system, which added 34 additional hydrants, the snowmaking “firepower” on the lower mountain has been increased by 50 percent. This […]
Squaw Valley hosting beer and wine festivals Aug. 30-31
Squaw Valley resort will be hosting a beer event on Aug. 30, and one day later switch the focus to wine. The 25th annual Foam Fest returns to Squaw Valley on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 2-6 p.m. It’s an afternoon of craft beer tasting, live music and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting Disabled Sports […]
Register now for Ironman Lake Tahoe Triathlon
This is one very difficult undertaking. The distances are daunting, the elevation can be a major challenge, and competition is strong. On September 21, Squaw Valley will host the second annual Ironman Lake Tahoe triathlon. In addition to the 140.6 mile race, the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Lake Tahoe triathlon will take place concurrently with the Ironman […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers full calendar of autumn activities
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will continue its tradition of hosting autumn-inspired events and resort-based activities, giving area visitors even more to do when they plan a trip to North Lake Tahoe this fall. Autumn is one of favorite times of the year to enjoy all that the Lake Tahoe region has to offer. The season […]