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 […]
Outside Magazine names Squaw Valley ‘Spring Skiing Capital of America’
Recognizing the unique opportunities and activities that take place this time of year, Outside Magazine has named Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe its top choice for “Spring Skiing capital of America.” Squaw was chosen as Outside Magazine’s 2014 Editor’s Choice for spring skiing. Here’s what the magazine wrote in describing Squaw Valley. “Squaw […]
How to prepare for spring skiing
Spring skiing has arrived in Lake Tahoe. And with it come different expectations for the day and new strategies for being on the mountain. First of all, on most days it’s definitely time to shed the heavy clothes, lather on the sunscreen, carefully wax the skis or board, and lower the intensity gauge. That’s right, […]
Northstar California holding spring skiing events this weekend
Although the snow totals keep adding up over the past week, the calendar says its spring time. And for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, this time of year means spring skiing events. Northstar California ski resort has received 34 inches of new snow in the past week, and beckons spring skiers to partake in a true […]
Snow storm welcome site for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
The Lake Tahoe ski season just got a nice jolt this week from Mother Nature with a sizable snow storm. Many of Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts have received 12 to 32 inches from this week’s snow storm and it’s dumping pretty good today (March 29). The National Weather service is reporting a 90-100 percent chance […]
Spring skiing at Diamond Peak includes Dummy Downhill
Spring skiing is a time in Lake Tahoe for fun activities on the slopes. And one of those annual activities is the Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak ski resort. April 6 is this year’s designated day of dummies at Diamond Peak! The Dummy Downhill has been a favorite community event for past 13 years and […]
California’s Mammoth Mountain will remain open thru Memorial Day
Despite the slow start to the ski season, skiers and snowboarders will be heading down the slopes well into May at Mammoth Mountain ski resort. In the midst of another snowstorm in March, Mammoth Mountain announced today that it will be offering skiing and riding through Memorial Day weekend. By mid-afternoon today, Mammoth Mountain was reporting […]