BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Diamond Peak ski resort joined many other resorts in the Lake Tahoe region by announcing an early closing. The family-friendly resort in Incline Village will offer its final day of skiing and snowboarding Sunday, March 29. A mild storm did bring a few inches of snow this week to Diamond Peak. But […]
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Sugar Bowl ski resort closing today
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The curtain comes down today (March 22) on Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe. A lack of snow and warm temperatures led to a somewhat shocking closure for a resort that usually keeps its lifts running well into April. Deteriorating snow conditions at the base of Sugar Bowl and no snow […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort will be closing Sunday
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A lack of snow has ended the season prematurely for one more Lake Tahoe ski resort. Sugar Bowl Resort announced today that its final day of the 2014-15 season would be this Sunday, March 22. On Monday (March 16), Sierra-at-Tahoe announced it is likely closed for the season after suspending operations that […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort may close for season
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A lack of snow has been felt throughout the Lake Tahoe region this winter, resulting in a disappointing season for the ski resorts. One of those resorts – Sierra-at-Tahoe – suspended winter operations today and won’t open again until next season unless conditions change. “It is with a heavy heart we must […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe offering season passes for 2015-16 season
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although this ski season is still going, it’s not too early to start thinking about a season pass for the 2015-16. Vail Resorts is offering its season pass options that include Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. New this season is the Tahoe Local Pass, […]
Tahoe Donner event raises $2,775 for Humane Society
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL As part of North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2015, the 11th annual I-Did-A-Run event took place on March 8 at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Dogs of all shapes and sizes pulled out all the stops to compete at Tahoe Donner in this on-snow dog pull race with proceeds from raffle sales raising $2,775 […]
Meet the 2015 Lexus GX 460
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For people who love a traditional sport utility vehicle that provides old-school capability that was the standard bearer for years, the 2015 Lexus GX 460 deserves a good look. But looks are not as frequent these days with traditional SUVs because many car shoppers prefer buying a luxury crossover model that possesses better […]
Pain McShlonkey returns to Squaw Valley today
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL This is not the typical ski competition. Even though its bias is showing a bit, Squaw Valley ski resort says come and “witness the greatest ski competition known to man or woman” – The Pain McShlonkey Classic (PMS), which returns to Squaw today (March 14). Now in its fifth year, this action packed on-and-off […]
Coxon, Robertson among Banzai Tour winners
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour (RBT) wrapped up its second stop last week (March 7-8) at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Some very good mid-winter snow conditions and a bluebird sky set the scene for a weekend of high speed conditions that were ideal for this adrenaline-fueled skiing and snowboarding competition for both men and […]
Small ski resorts in Lake Tahoe struggling
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Perception can be everything. And that’s why Janet Tuttle hates this visual, which depicts a lack of snow on the front side of Donner Ski Ranch. Old Highway 40 runs right by the aging ski resort, where dark patches of dirt, grass and rocks don’t serve as great advertising tools for a […]