When the ski season began in November, no one could have predicted that the new ski lift at Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe would remain dormant into February. But due to light snow this season, that’s been the case. However, thanks to the recent snow, Sugar Bowl plans to operate its new Crow’s Peak […]
Lake Tahoe’s Hannah Teter finishes disappointing 4th at women’s Olympic halfpipe
This was a new experience for Hannah Teter, and certainly not one she was enjoying. The highly decorated snowboarder from Lake Tahoe was noticeably absent from the medal podium Wednesday night in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Teter, 27, finished where no one really wants to finish: Fourth place. That was one spot away from an […]
U.S. skier Julia Mancuso finishes 8th in women’s Olympic downhill
After capturing a bronz medal on Monday at the 2014 Winter Olympics in an event that’s not her best, Julia Mancuso failed to reach the medal podium today in an event that’s more her specialty. Mancuso, from Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, finished eighth in the women’s downhill at the Sochi Olympics. U.S. […]
Julia Mancuso chases another Olympic medal today in women’s downhill
This is Julia Mancuso’s time. It arrives every four years when the colorful skier from Lake Tahoe has a knack for attracting the spotlight at the Winter Olympics. The Sochi Olympics are no different. Mancuso has already added to her Olympic legacy as one of the best alpine skiers the United States has ever produced. […]
After long, long wait, California’s Dodge Ridge ski resort opens for 2013-14 season
There will be some serious rejoicing among skiers and snowboarders Wednesday at Dodge Ridge ski resort. Why? Because Dodge Ridge ski resort will finally be running lifts for the 2013-14 season on Feb. 12. Thanks to a practically nonexistent winter with barely any snow, Dodge Ridge never opened. However, the resort received 51 inches of new […]
Commentary: Will Sochi Olympics be the beginning of the end for Shaun White?
In hindsight, perhaps Shaun White should have competed in the slopestyle event at the 2014 Winter Olympics. It would have doubled his chances of winning a coveted Olympic medal. Instead, shockingly White will depart Sochi with nothing and his flawless image is tarnished. It’s clear that he no longer resides alone at the top. A […]
U.S. skier Julia Mancuso claims bronze medal in Olympic super combined
Julia Mancuso of Lake Tahoe is at it again. She has a penchant for capturing medals at the Winter Olympics. The pride of Squaw Valley ski resort claimed another medal Monday at the 2014 Winter Olympics, taking a bronze medal in Sochi in the super combined alpine skiing event. The combined is an event that […]
Bode Miller falters, but Tahoe’s Travis Ganong takes 5th in Olympic downhill finals
Favored to take the gold medal after a very impressive week of training runs, Bode Miller suffered a major disappointment in Sunday’s Olympic downhill event. Miller, 36, struggled to maintain speed on the bottom two-thirds of the downhill run and finished a disappointing eighth in an event that was won by Austria’s Matthias Mayer. Best-ever finish […]
Welcome to the latest Northstar restaurant: Backyard Bar & BBQ at Ritz-Carlton
It’s a beautiful, crisp late morning at Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Hungry for lunch, it’s time to take off the skis and hunt for a suitable location. If you happen to be looking for something a little different, a new offering is at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where a very cool outdoor […]
U.S. snowboarder Chas Guldemond questions merit of Winter Olympic slopestyle judging
His quest for a medal at the first-ever slopestyle event at 2014 Winter Olympics came and went. Although Lake Tahoe snowboarder Chas Guldemond loved competing in Sochi, he can’t help but think – what if the Winter Olympic slopestyle judging was easier to understand for competitors? Guldemond missed the finals after finishing seventh in the semifinals […]