A fixture for more than three decades at the famed Olympic Club in San Francisco, Pat Finlen has found a new home in the foothills near Sacramento. Finlen, the longtime Olympic Club and golf profession leader, has assumed the role of general manager at Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, Calif. Finlen, 60, will utilize […]
Skiing
Squaw Valley offering $5 lift tickets
Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe will offer $5 lift tickets in June. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages are invited to celebrate spring on the slopes at Squaw Valley with $5 lift tickets on four consecutive Fridays in June. “Five Dollar Fridays” will benefit the Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports environmental […]
Squaw Valley has excellent spring snow conditions
Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe remains open and is currently offering arguably its best spring snow conditions in decades. Squaw Valley received another 5 inches of snow Monday night, bringing its snow total this week to nearly 2 feet. The Tahoe ski resort has received 710 inches of snow this season (58-plus feet), […]
Latest snowfall puts Squaw at 700 inches for season
Nearly a foot of new snow Friday morning put Squaw Valley at exactly 700 inches for the 2018-19 season. Friday (May 17) is a powder day in May! Squaw Valley received 11 inches in the last 24 hours on its upper mountain, bringing the two-day total to 18 inches and a cumulative total for the […]
Squaw Valley receives 7 inches of snow
More than a half foot of snow at Squaw Valley and cool temperatures make for a couple of tempting reasons for skiing or snowboarding right now in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley, the only Tahoe ski resort that remains open, received 7 inches from the recent storm. The forecast calls for continued accumulation throughout the day, […]
Cushing Crossing May 5 at Squaw Valley
The Cushing Crossing is arguably the most light-hearted, fun day all season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The 29th annual Cushing Crossing takes place Saturday, May 4 at Squaw Valley. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the event kicks off at 1 p.m. This weekend, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will once again host the annual Cushing Crossing […]
Alpine Meadows Snow Golf Tournament on April 20
This event has a long tradition that spans more than three decades. Welcome to the annual Alpine Meadows Snow Golf Tournament, which is celebrating its 35th year on April 20. For a cool look, ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis. Afterall, this day is more than just spring skiing and snowboarding […]
Sugar Bowl hosting Pond Skim event April 20
The season is winding down for Sugar Bowl ski resort. And one day prior to closing, there will be a cool party atmosphere with the new Pond Skim party. Conveniently located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, Sugar Bowl celebrates a record-setting season of snow totals with a Tiki-themed Pond Skim party Saturday, April […]
Four Tahoe ski resorts exceed 600 inches of snow
Four Tahoe ski resorts have received 600 inches or more of snow this season. Thanks to some incredible February snow totals and more storms that continued into March and early April, Tahoe ski resorts have enjoyed an incredible amount of snow for the 2018-19 season, the most of any ski region in North America. Not […]
Closing dates Tahoe ski resorts
Unlike many ski resorts around the U.S., Tahoe ski resorts will be staying open late this season. Thanks to some incredible February snow totals and more storms that continued into March and early April, Tahoe ski resorts have enjoyed an incredible amount of snow for the 2018-19 season, the most of any ski region in […]