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 […]
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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 […]
Heavenly ski resort will host slopeside ski event March 13-15
The fourth and final stop of the 2014 North Face Park and Pipe Open Series schedule will feature a slopestyle competition in Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Ante Up Park. Several U.S. skiers from the 2014 Winter Olympics are expected to compete March 13-15 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. “We are excited to offer athletes one more chance to […]
Olympic gold-medal winners Anderson, Bowman, Teter honored March 15 in South Lake Tahoe
Last week, these three women were on the biggest sporting stage in the world, competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Winding down from some incredible performances at the Sochi Olympics, South Lake Tahoe will honor the three gold-medal winners – Maddie Bowman, Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter. The tight-knit ski community honors its three U.S. Olympic team […]
Women’s ski camp March 2-4 at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
For female skiers who are looking to make some skill progress on the slopes, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will be offering a three-day camp. The Women of Winter (WOW) three-day camp returns to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows on March 2-4. The camp is designed for intermediate to advanced […]
Tips for teaching your child how to ski or snowboard
Many parents might be contemplating putting their children on skis or a snowboard for the first time. If that is the case, there are many factors to consider before making the ultimate decision. The first question that comes to mind is age. When exactly is the right time to get kids started? Be careful, because […]