Man’s best friend can be quite the ally at a ski resort. That’s right, avalanche rescue dogs play a role at most U.S. ski resorts, including Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California in Lake Tahoe. Skiers and snowboarders really love the snow, yet so do avalanche rescue dogs. You may have seen dogs riding the lifts, […]
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Major snowstorms have descended on Northern California for nearly two months and left Lake Tahoe ski resorts giddy with excitement over enormous snow totals. The cold weather and sophisticated snow-making operations have all 14 Lake Tahoe ski resorts running lifts during the Christmas holidays. People are heading to ski resorts in large numbers, anxious to […]
Skiing ability: What level skier are you?
You have been skiing for a while. But do you really know how good you can ski? Can you accurately pinpoint your ability level? The answer for many people is no, they can’t really access their skiing ability. Most skiers either classify themselves as a beginner, intermediate or expert. However, there are more than three categories […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts expecting 1-3 feet of new snow
Another series of winter storms are taking place today in Lake Tahoe. Tahoe ski resorts may receive up to 1-3 feet at mountain tops and there could be 5-9 inches at lake level. Prior to the storm, early season snowfall totals at South Lake Tahoe resorts already ranged from 59-79 inches, providing top to bottom […]
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival takes place Dec. 11
Marking 13 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos. The 2015 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts at its birthplace in South Lake Tahoe, on Friday, […]
Early opening for Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley ski resorts
A pair of central valley ski resorts will get their season underway this week, hoping to cash in on skiers and snowboarders who have been anxiously waiting for the 2015-16 season to get underway. After two abysmal winters, Dodge Ridge remains optimistic that this ski season will return to a more normal mode. The ski […]
Bear Valley ski resort opening Nov. 28
Another storm is expected in a few days, which will be more good news for Bear Valley ski resort, which plans to open Saturday, Nov. 28 for the 2015-16 season. Storms earlier in the month provided a solid snow base for Bear Valley, which is currently reporting 25 inches for the season. Lifts will start […]
Squaw Valley airing latest Warren Miller film
Watching this action-packed and humorous film is often the kickoff for the ski season. The annual Warren Miller film is a ritual this time of year for both skiers and snowboarders. Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The film will be shown at Squaw Valley on […]
Mt. Rose first Nevada-California ski resort to open [video]
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe announced today that it will begin the 2015-16 ski season on Wednesday, Nov. 4, becoming the first Nevada or California ski resort to open for the season. This is one of the rare times that Boreal Mountain will not be the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the season. […]
Bear Mountain, Snow Summit to unveil major upgrades
Entering the first full winter as part of the Mammoth Resorts family, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are set to unveil major upgrades for the 2015-16 season. The updates are part of more than a $2 million capital improvement campaign that will include new dining experiences, off-hill amenities, and infrastructure improvements to one of the […]