More snow in the Lake Tahoe region earlier this week means one primary thing to skiers and snowboarders – more available terrain! Both Squaw Valley ski resort and Alpine Meadows ski resort opened expanded terrain this weekend with the addition of Shirley Lake Express at Squaw Valley, and Hot Wheels Chairlift at Alpine Meadows. Shirley […]
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Historical origin of 354 U.S. ski resorts
Ever wonder how long your favorite ski resort in the United States has been in existence? Skiing had its U.S. start in 1915 at a Colorado resort that is fairly obscure these days. Howelsen Hill Ski Area is located across the YampaRiver from downtown Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill still exists, but most people headed for a […]
All Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts now open; skiers, riders enjoying Squaw’s Mountain Run
Another snow storm is definitely on the Christmas wish list, but the good news in Lake Tahoe is all 14 of its ski resorts are now open. The available terrain for skiing and snowboarding at Lake Tahoe ski resorts is still not close to being optimal at any one resort, but a sizable snow storm […]
Northern California’s Bear Valley ski resort opens today (Dec. 14) with discounted $39 lift tickets
Bear Valley ski resort is yet one more Northern California resort that has enough snow to kick off its season for skiers and snowboarders. Bear Valley ski resort opened today (Dec. 14) and did so with a nice deal for its inaugural weekend – $39 for adult and teen lift tickets the first two days. […]
Shaun White headliner at Olympic snowboarding, freeskiing qualifying event this week at Breckenridge
Olympic snowboarding and freeskiing qualifying begins in earnest this week with the Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships, held at Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado. The headliner will be Shaun White, who will be among top competitors from the U.S. in the Olympic qualification for snowboarding and freeskiing. Kelly Clark is one of the top competitors […]
Fresh snow in Lake Tahoe prompts Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort to open Friday (Dec. 6)
Thanks to snow earlier in the week and the promise of more on the way this weekend, Sierra-at-Tahoe is the latest Lake Tahoe ski resort to open. Sierra-at-Tahoe is scheduled to open Friday (Dec. 6). It will offer early-season conditions and very limited terrain. Sierra-at-Tahoe will run the Easy Rider Express chairlift, accessing the skiers […]
Some handy tips for getting your child started on the slopes
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL 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? […]
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado first U.S. ski resort to open
Although another light snowfall on Saturday evening again left Northern California skiers and snowboarders anxious for the start of ski season, in Colorado the waiting is over: the season has begun. Arapahoe Basin in Colorado became the first U.S. ski resort to open this season, running its lifts at 8:30 a.m. today (Oct. 13) with […]