In a season where snow totals are below the norm, every little bit helps. And that’s what is taking place lately at Tahoe ski resorts where the snow has been dropping, but only in minimal amounts. Snow totals registered Thursday morning (March 6) were modest by the area’s usual amounts. Nine Tahoe ski resorts had […]
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Origin of Snowboarding
This is the second of three installments of a series that focuses on snowboarding – examining the early years when the snow sport was forbidden worldwide, it’s humble beginnings, and its eventual rise to prominence in Lake Tahoe. Because the sledding wasn’t going well on Christmas day with his daughters, Sherm Poppen sought something different, […]
Chelsea Handler seeks Guinness record at Palisades Tahoe
It might be difficult to find comedian and longtime late-night talk show host Chelsea Handler on TV these days, but she will be very visible for one day this month at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Handler has a goal of setting the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Swimsuit Ski Run” on March 14 at […]
Tahoe resorts played role in snowboarding gaining acceptance
This is the first of three installments of a series that focuses on snowboarding – examining the early years when the snow sport was forbidden worldwide, it’s humble beginnings, and its eventual rise to prominence in Lake Tahoe. The loathing was initially intense. But a disdainful group of youthful individuals could have cared less and […]
Palisades Tahoe holding local race series
Late afternoon, early evening racing among area skiers and snowboarders is returning to Palisades Tahoe. The Palisades Tahoe Town Race League Series will kick off Wednesday, March 5, welcoming skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to compete in a friendly alpine racing competition for six consecutive weeks – weather permitting. The series will be held […]
Diamond Peak Luggi Foeger Festival returns March 22
Looking for a challenging, fun activity in the snow this winter? Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe may have the perfect challenge. Diamond Peak will hosting the adventurous and scenic SkiMo competition – the sixth annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival – March 22-23 for a weekend of human-powered adventure and friendly competition. Named in honor […]
Hazards of Tahoe’s deep snow: Beware of deadly snow immersion
Thanks to a huge storm that descended on Lake Tahoe early Thursday morning (Feb. 13), there’s an abundance of fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts this weekend. While the 2 to 3½ feet of snow that arrived by Friday morning was a welcome sight, the large quantity also brings along some inherent danger. It’s important […]
Blockbuster snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
The white stuff comes at a very opportune time, setting up a classic three-day holiday weekend of skiing and snowboarding at Tahoe ski resorts. The blockbuster storm delivered as advertised Thursday, with 10 Tahoe ski resorts getting between 2 to 3½ feet by Friday morning and setting up an epic powder day throughout the Tahoe […]
Tahoe snowstorm should be epic
While the snowfall Thursday at Tahoe ski resorts was being measured in inches, one day later it could be measured in feet. According to OpenSnow forecaster Bryan Allegretto, Tahoe ski resorts could be reporting 3-4 feet of new snow by Friday morning on their upper summits. “We’re tracking 3-4 feet from this storm, which could be our […]
Another major snow day at Tahoe ski resorts
Another day of snowfall and more arriving Friday morning will set up one of the best weekends for skiing and snowboarding this season in Lake Tahoe. Following sizable snow totals earlier in the week, another storm Thursday (Feb. 6) resulted in 10 Tahoe ski resorts reporting 7 or more inches, led by 20 inches at […]