All of a sudden, winter appears to have arrived in Lake Tahoe and the ski season is definitely operating a full-speed ahead. Squaw Valley announced today that it will open Wednesday, Nov. 27 for the 2013-14 season. Also opening Wednesday will be Mt. Rose ski resort. That makes six Lake Tahoe ski resorts that […]
Heavenly, Northstar ski resorts open; Kirkwood schedules Nov. 25 opening
A planned opening on Friday never took place. But one day later, Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe was running lifts to kick off its 2013-14 season. High winds delayed Heavenly’s opening until Saturday (Nov. 23). The popular ski resort in South Lake Tahoe had the gondola and Tamarack Express ski lift open, accessing 14 […]
Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe opens for 2013-14 season
One more Lake Tahoe ski resort will be opening today: Northstar California. Located on on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown, Northstar is the third Lake Tahoe ski resort to open this season. Boreal ski resort has been open since early November and Heavenly Mountain Resort […]
Junior Trade In Program offers gear for young skiers, riders
Looking for a ski or snowboard gear for your child this season? The Junior Trade In program is one option. The Junior Trade In program has been operating in Northern California (primarily the Bay Area) for more than seven years. The budget-friendly program was created for skiing and riding families to have better access to […]
Nakoma Resort: Beautiful golf course at scenic location in Sierra
By Jeffrey Weidel Majestic pine trees are swaying slightly and whistling in the wind, creating the type of tranquility rarely found on any golf course. It’s a little slice of heaven on this somewhat chilly, late afternoon in mid-May, where this beautiful piece of landscape is nearly devoid of golfers. Challenging golf course The serenity […]
Skiing gets edgier and rivals snowboarding in the ‘cool’ factor
By Jeffrey Weidel That edgy, bad-boy image that accompanied the arrival of snowboarding more than three decades ago has faded. These days the opinions are varied among young people regarding who owns the edgier image and is pushing the envelope in terms of new skills and owning the desired “cool” factor. “If you’re not on […]
Some handy tips for getting your child started on the slopes
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Many parents might be contemplating putting their children on skis or a snowboard for the first time. If that is the case, there are many factors to consider before making the ultimate decision. The first question that comes to mind is age. When exactly is the right time to get kids started? […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe will add outdoor BBQ restaurant
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the coolest places to hang out in Lake Tahoe any time of year. And the Ritz will add one more reason for people to visit its hotel at Northstar with the addition of its new Backyard Bar & BBQ. Construction has begun of the new al fresco dining establishment, slated […]
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado first U.S. ski resort to open
Although another light snowfall on Saturday evening again left Northern California skiers and snowboarders anxious for the start of ski season, in Colorado the waiting is over: the season has begun. Arapahoe Basin in Colorado became the first U.S. ski resort to open this season, running its lifts at 8:30 a.m. today (Oct. 13) with […]
Squaw, Alpine ski resorts will feature more Terrain park features this year
Neighboring ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows recently announced some new improvements to their ski hills — $8 million worth! Below is a glimpse of what the new improvements entail at Squaw and Alpine, which joined forces in November 2011, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. The improvements are part of year three, five-year, $70 […]