Sugar Bowl ski resort has an answer for skiers looking to take part in a major workout on the slopes. One of the only resorts in the Lake Tahoe region that allows uphill skier traffic, Sugar Bowl has introduced a new event series designed to expose newcomers to uphill ski travel and the resort’s accessible […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe extends privileges to other resort passholders
Skiing at Sierra-at-Tahoe just got a little better, thanks to an agreement with several other Northern California ski resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering free skiing to passholders of neighboring resorts with its new “Have One On Us” program. Passholders from Dodge Ridge Ski Area and China Peak Mountain Resort will be granted one day of free skiing at […]
Squaw Valley offers endless supply of activities
The excitement was palpable among a 150 or more anxious skiers and snowboarders who had arrived early in anticipation of a powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Nothing motivates skiers and riders to get out of bed early more than the promise of a powder day. And in late January, with more than a […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens new terrain park
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 […]
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 […]