Some familiar names, along with some exciting new ones, are among the 18 Lake Tahoe-area skiers competing in the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Among the most well-known – in Nevada and around the world – is Reno native and two-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise, who will be competing in his third straight Olympic […]
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Palisades Tahoe holding Olympic Downhill viewing party
For Winter Olympic fans that want to cheer for two local skiers, Palisades Tahoe is holding a Men’s Downhill Watch Party on Saturday (Feb. 5). PALISADES TAHOE OLYMPIANS AJ Hurt: Alpine skiing, two-time National Alpine champion Bryce Bennett: Alpine skiing, ranked 7th in the World in Downhill Keely Cashman: Alpine skiing, 2020 NorAm overall winner […]
Flashback – Shaun White’s Northstar Superpipe
Famed Olympic snowboarding halfpipe champ Shaun White will be seeking his third gold medal at the upcoming Beijing Olympics. A decade ago, he began prepping for the 2014 Olympics and the “Flying Tomato” was a frequent face at Northstar California, where the Tahoe ski resort built a gigantic superpipe for him to train. Below is […]
Illinois skier dies at Mount Hood Meadows
A skiing accident Sunday morning (Jan. 30) at Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon claimed the life of an Illinois man. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 30-year-old Michael Snell. He was reportedly visiting Oregon for a work project and had been staying in The Dalles. According to Dave Tragethon, a spokesperson […]
Eight Sugar Bowl skiers earn Olympic berths
This news is sure to become a wonderful advertisement of what can be accomplished when attending or training at the Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy. The Academy, located at Sugar Bowl ski resort in Norden, will have a record-breaking eight skiers connected to the program participating in the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. […]
Rescue dogs a lost skier’s best friend
One trained rescue dog can make a huge difference regarding life and death at a ski resort. At many Tahoe ski resorts, some of the amazing rescue dogs were on display during the Ski California Safety Day on Saturday (Jan. 29). How valuable is a Ski Patrol rescue dog? A highly trained avalanche rescue dog […]
Despite coronavirus, California ski visits increased last season
California ski resorts had more than 6.7 million skier visits for the 2020-21 season, an estimated 22 percent jump from the previous season. According to Ski California, a new report produced by RRC Associates for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the increased visitation occurred last season despite the coronavirus pandemic. California and Nevada ski […]
Chance of snow remains bleak in Tahoe
When will it snow again in Tahoe? If weather forecasters are correct, the snow shovels can remain dormmate for at least a couple more weeks and perhaps longer. According to OpenSnow forecaster Bryan Allegretto, the dry weather that has lasted the entire month of January at Tahoe ski resorts will continue for the foreseeable future. […]
Tahoe ski resorts offer safety tips Jan. 29
Safety on the ski slopes should be a priority for everyone. But as anyone who frequently skis or rides at Tahoe ski resorts understands, safety isn’t always a consideration. In an effort to help make the sport less dangerous, Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada will promote on-mountain safety initiatives during the fourth […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe repairs damaged Grandview lift
One huge hurdle has been successfully cleared for shuttered Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in South Lake Tahoe. Through the hard work of its crews, Sierra was able to install the new 10,000-foot haul rope to the resort’s all-important Grandview Express lift this week. The five-day effort was completed Friday (Jan. 21). “We still have a long […]