The search continues today (Jan. 16) for 23-year-old Carson May, a skiing instructor from Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe. May was reported missing Friday morning. There are a reported 43 people involved in the search today for May, who is from Davis. The Placer County Search and Rescue has been looking for May […]
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Missing skier at Sugar Bowl ski resort
A skiing instructor from Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe is missing. Carson May, 23, was reported missing Friday morning. The Placer County Search and Rescue is looking for May on the backside and additional areas at Sugar Bowl ski resort. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, May has been missing since early […]
Lake Tahoe snow report: Plenty of snow for holiday weekend
There’s at least one thing that skiers and snowboarders heading to Lake Tahoe ski resorts this weekend can be assured of – snow! And lots of it. For proof, check out the Lake Tahoe snow report below. North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting more than 1 foot of snow in the last 24 hours, […]
Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month at Lake Tahoe resorts
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and many of North Lake Tahoe’s resorts are offering steep discounts on lessons, lift tickets, rentals, lodging and more, making it easier than ever to try a new sport. While North Lake Tahoe is known for its distinct downhill skiing options at the 12 downhill ski resorts […]
Jonny Moseley: Still a big deal at Squaw Valley
A somewhat modest cabin near Squaw Valley ski resort still serves as a comfortable winter home for Jonny Moseley. Although his competitive skiing days are long gone, Moseley still keeps a close association with Squaw, a tie that goes back more than three decades and includes plenty of time in the cabin that his parents […]
Most common snowboarding injuries
So you want to try snowboarding! It’s a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old – who participate […]
Northstar ski resort hosting Burton Mountain Festival
Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be hosting the 2016 Burton Mountain Festival on-snow demo tour Friday (Jan. 8) and Sunday, Jan. 10. The Burton Mountain Festival is the most anticipated travelling snowboard demo series of the year and offers free Burton Snowboards hardgood demos, Anon. helmet and goggle demos, a Riglet Park […]
How to dress for skiing
How do you dress for skiing? It’s easy to see who is prepared and who isn’t when you are at a ski resort on a bitter cold day. People often head to a ski resort unprepared for the weather. It’s easy to spot the rookies. Often times you can find these folks seeking the nearest […]
West Shore Cafe hosting Whiskey Dinner on Jan. 14
West Shore Café in Lake Tahoe will be holding a unique event – Whiskey Dinner. The pairing dinner Thursday, Jan. 14 is ideal for whiskey enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about the popular spirit. The inaugural Whiskey Dinner will feature in-house bartending expert Lynn Jackson, who will be available to answer whiskey […]
Park City becomes largest U.S. ski resort
The largest ski resort in the United States is now Park City Mountain, which is located in Utah. The new Quicksilver Gondola that connects Park City and Canyons, created America’s largest ski resort. Construction on Quicksilver and Miners Camp restaurant began in the summer of 2015 as part of a $50 million improvements campaign to […]