Spring skiing has arrived in Lake Tahoe. And with it come different expectations for the day and new strategies for being on the mountain. First of all, on most days it’s definitely time to shed the heavy clothes, lather on the sunscreen, carefully wax the skis or board, and lower the intensity gauge. That’s right, […]
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California’s Mammoth Mountain will remain open thru Memorial Day
Despite the slow start to the ski season, skiers and snowboarders will be heading down the slopes well into May at Mammoth Mountain ski resort. In the midst of another snowstorm in March, Mammoth Mountain announced today that it will be offering skiing and riding through Memorial Day weekend. By mid-afternoon today, Mammoth Mountain was reporting […]
Spring skiing at Heavenly: ‘Spring Loaded’ begins March 28
Live music, mountain parties, competitions, and spring fashion will inhabit the mountain. This combination of fun and funky entertainment can only mean one thing in South Lake Tahoe: Spring skiing has arrived. To celebrate spring skiing, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Tahoe South will unveil “Spring Loaded,” which will feature nine days of excitement and sun-filled […]
Numerous spring skiing deals at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
Spring skiing is a tradition at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, where the sun is shining brightly, corn snow is prevalent, and both skiers and snowboarders are shedding clothing and enjoying their time on and off the slopes. Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts are offering a host of great spring skiing deals for skiers and riders […]
Olympic gold medalist David Wise enjoys homecoming at Northstar California
The ski gear hasn’t been put away yet, but for David Wise, the ski season essentially concluded in mid-February on the Olympic halfpipe in Sochi. His goal has been accomplished. Wise, who skis out of Northstar California in Lake Tahoe, is still wallowing in the spotlight of becoming an Olympic champion. Wise took the Olympic […]
Mikaela Shiffrin easily wins giant slalom at U.S. Alpine Championships
It’s been quite the season for U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who won an Olympic gold medal in Sochi and was the World Cup slalom champion. Shiffrin, a Colorado skier from Eagle-Vail, added one more accolade on Thursday, taking first place in the giant slalom at the 2014 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw Valley ski […]
Jitloff captures gold in giant slalom at U.S. Alpine Championships
To the delight of his many fans from Reno and Lake Tahoe, Tim Jitloff captured first place in the men’s giant slalom Wednesday at the first day of competition in the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw Valley. Jitloff grew up in Tahoe Donner, was a member of the Alpine Meadows Ski Team, and graduated from […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort closes; most likely for the season
This will most likely be categorized as the worst ski season ever for Dodge Ridge ski resort, which announced Sunday that it will likely be closing for the season. Thanks to a practically nonexistent winter with barely any snow, Dodge Ridge ski resort didn’t open this season until Feb. 12, which is believed to be […]
Olympians Daron Rahlves, Nate Holland race Sunday at Sugar Bowl in Banzai Tour finals
The final stop and Super Finals of the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour takes place this weekend at Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Sugar Bowl athlete and X Games medalist Jayson Hale won the Men’s Snowboard title at Alpine Meadows last weekend, and is gunning for first place against snowboard Olympian Nate Holland in the […]
Bode Miller among Olympians at U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw Valley
Gold medal Olympic skiers Bode Miller and Julia Mancuso will be among the headliners when Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe hosts the 2014 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships March 19-23. This year’s Alpine Championships will be an opportunity to see Team USA’s top skiers compete on home soil at Squaw Valley ski resort. Other local Tahoe […]