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Look what’s new at Mammoth Lakes
Changes will arrive this year at Mammoth Lakes and its nearby ski resort, which continues to evolve as a world-class winter destination. For the 2015-16 ski season, changes at Mammoth Lakes includes the addition of the Black Doubt Brewery, Holiday Haus Hostel, electric snow tubing, and an updated flight schedule from Denver International Airport, and […]
Season pass deals still available at Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood
Ski season is nearing. It’s less than 100 days away, which means skiers and snowboarders looking for a good deal on season passes should begin the search in earnest. The Vail Resorts in the Lake Tahoe region – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – are offering the guaranteed lowest price […]
What’s new at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
One of the most popular lifts at Squaw Valley ski resort is the Siberia Express chairlift. Skiers and riders will be happy to know that the Siberia Express chair will be new and improved for the 2015-16 ski season. The new chairlift is part of the improvements and new experiences that will take place for […]
Spectacular meteor shower event Friday at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
The Perseids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors can typically be seen around mid-July each year, with the peak in activity happening between Aug. 9-14. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches an astonishing 60 or more miles per hour. Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat this week […]
Mt. Rose ski resort raises minimum wage to $11/hour
Starting in September, working at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will get a little better for some employees. The popular Nevada ski resort will begin paying some of its employees a much better wage. Mt. Rose ski resort announced recently that it will increase its minimum wage for all positions that were previously below, to a new minimum […]
Greenhorn Creek Resort hosting Calaveras Junior Open
Some of Northern California’s finest young golfers will be seeing how their game holds up against a talented field of juniors at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. The inaugural Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10. The […]
Brockway Campground proposed in Tahoe Basin
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Mountainside Partners are planning to submit an application for land owned by SPI within the Tahoe Basin to be developed as a new campground. The Brockway Campground will offer families the ability to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities available in North Lake Tahoe while providing a range of […]
Mammoth Mountain offering lift-lodging deals
For California’s skiers and snowboarders, August 1 is an important one if you happen to be counting down the days when you can hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding at one of California’s premier ski resorts – Mammoth Mountain. The countdown is 100 days for the opening of Mammoth Mountain’s winter 2015-16 opener Nov. […]
Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon for sale at charity auction
Hot August Nights will give attendees not only the chance to view vintage automobiles, but the opportunity to purchase one as well. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and the High Fives Foundation announce the sale of Shirley, a custom-restored 1957 Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon, at this year’s Hot August Nights classic car convention on Friday, August […]