Despite advancement in search and rescue technology, at Tahoe ski resorts avalanche dogs and their handlers are still an integral part of mountain safety. At Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort, skiers and snowboarders have no doubt seen the Sierra Avalanche Dogs around the mountain. Sure, they are cute. But they are much more than just furry friends. […]
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Final approval Squaw Alpine Gondola
The Gondola that will connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resort has received final approval following an agreement to dismiss an environmental lawsuit. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows announced today it had reached a settlement with Granite Chief Wilderness Protection League’s lawsuit. The agreement details protection measures for Sierra Nevada Yellow Legged Frog habitat […]
Where to watch Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe
So, the plans are to finish skiing or snowboarding early, then find a suitable place in South Lake Tahoe to go watch the Super Bowl. For Northern Californians, skiing and watching the Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe takes on added meaning this year because the San Francisco 49ers will be making their first appearance […]
Super Bowl Sunday skiing South Lake Tahoe
For Northern Californians, skiing and watching the Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe takes on added meaning this year because the San Francisco 49ers will be making their first appearance in the big game since 1994. The skiing part is easy – there are only two choices. However, finding that “cool” location to watch the […]
Tahoe addresses fire, climate change issues
The future of dramatic wildfires and the consequences of climate change were two serious topics addressed earlier this week in South Lake Tahoe. The climate and fire forum were part of Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), a leading national weather conference that took place in South Lake Tahoe from Jan. 26-28. It is a cutting-edge meteorological […]
Good Wolf Brewing’s grand opening Feb. 1
The newest brewery in Truckee – the Good Wolf Brewing Company – will officially open Saturday, Feb. 1. The Good Wolf will offer a selection of hop forward, forest-inspired craft beers that will flow smoothly after skiers and snowboarders experience a long day on the slopes, or serve as just a quick one after work. […]
Sugar Bowl $49 Super Bowl lift tickets
In conjunction with the San Francisco 49ers playing in this year’s Super Bowl, Sugar Bowl ski resort is offering $49 lift tickets on Super Bowl Sunday. Sugar Bowl is offering a major discount on pre-purchase lift tickets, but the deals don’t stop there. Other pre-purchase specials include lessons, equipment rentals and lodging on Super Bowl […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows gets 6 inches new snow
A mild snow storm Tuesday was good to several Tahoe ski resorts, while others weren’t as fortunate, receiving absolutely zero snow. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was among the happy recipients, waking up Wednesday morning (Jan. 22) to 6 inches of new snow for skiing and snowboarding. The half-foot of snow placed Squaw Valley closer to […]
Heavenly ski patrol person found dead identified
The Heavenly Mountain ski patrol employee found dead Saturday was identified as Christopher John Nicholson, 36, a South Lake Tahoe resident. This was the second death at a Tahoe ski resort over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. On Friday morning (Jan. 18), one man was killed and another seriously injured following an avalanche at […]
History abounds at Sugar Bowl ski resort
The classic charm remains at this enduring ski resort, the oldest and longest running one on the West Coast. Anyone who has traveled to Sugar Bowl ski resort, parked in the small lot just off Old Highway 40, then climbed into the ageless Magic Carpet Gondola that transports skiers and snowboarders to the village, has […]