Diamond Peak ski resort recently opened its new terrain park that features a gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe. After receiving 14 inches of fresh snow and extensive snowmaking efforts, Diamond Peak Ski Resort opened nine more trails and unveiled the Lakeview Terrain Park that has six features. The resort in Incline Village has 16 of […]
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Diamond Peak will feature Warren Miller films
Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be holding a Retro Ski Film series that honors Warren Miller. A famed ski filmmaker, Miller passed away last week. The seven-week film series begins Feb. 15 and features five of Miller’s entertaining and amazing ski films. The family-friendly film series is every Thursday evening through March […]
Mikaela Shiffrin new Ikon Pass Ambassador
U.S. Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined forces with Alterra Mountain Company as an investor and is helping launch the Ikon Pass as an Ambassador. The Ikon Pass will debut in the Winter 2018-2019 and offers skiers and snowboarders access to 23 iconic destinations. The California resorts include Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain […]
Mark Engel of Truckee earns Olympic berth
His ultimate goal has been reached. Mark Engel of Truckee will be competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. U.S. Ski & Snowboard recently announced its selections for the U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team and Engel’s name was on the list. There are 22 athletes who qualified for the team. The Winter Olympics begin […]
Snow storm dumps on Lake Tahoe ski resorts
The snow storm that Lake Tahoe ski resorts were hoping to see this week hit with a vengeance throughout the region. Ten Lake Tahoe ski resorts woke up this morning with 10 or more inches of fresh snow. It was definitely a powder day for skiers and snowboarders throughout the Lake Tahoe region. The fast-moving […]
Julia Mancuso trades in skis for NBC microphone
Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley will trade in her skis for an NBC microphone at this year’s Olympics. One of the most decorated skiers to call Squaw Valley her home, the 33-year-old Mancuso retired Friday. She departs an 18-year career as the most successful female American skier at major championships, with nine medals spread between […]
Snow arrives at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A much-awaited snow storm hit Lake Tahoe Thursday night and continued into the early morning hours, dropping up to 11 inches on Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Mt. Rose and Northstar California were the largest benefactors of the storm, getting 11 inches at their peak. Seven of Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts recorded 9 or more […]
How much snow will drop on Lake Tahoe ski resorts?
How much snow will drop on Lake Tahoe ski resorts? Will the storms descending on Lake Tahoe ski resorts this week dump a sizable amount of much-needed snow? The possibility certainly exists, especially at higher elevations. But we’re talking about winter weather in the Sierra, which many times has an unpredictable outcome. The National Weather […]
Snoop Dogg at Bear Mountain ski resort’s 75th birthday
Snoop Dogg will help Bear Mountain ski resort celebrate its 75th birthday Saturday, Jan. 20. Bear Mountain is celebrating its birthday this weekend and Snoop Dogg is set to blow out the candles. The appearance by the legendary rapper will make for quite the unique day for skiers and snowboarders who decide to visit Bear Mountain this […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe will honor snowboarder Natasha Sagucka
The memory of snowboarder Natasha “Tash” Sagucka will live in infamy at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort. Sierra-at-Tahoe has dedicated an event in loving memory of the local snowboarder at its USASA “Jammin’ 4 Tash” event Saturday, Jan. 20 on the Broadway Trail. Additionally, Natasha will be commemorated each year on the last USASA Rail Jam event […]