There may not be a ski swap as old as this one. The Sac State Ski and Snowboard Club’s annual Ski Swap fundraiser is now 50 years old. The first one was held in 1965. This year’s Ski Swap for Sacramento-area ski and snowboarding aficionados arrives Sunday, Oct. 18, in the University Union Ballroom on […]
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California showings of annual Warren Miller film
Watching this action-packed and humorous film is often the kickoff for the ski season. The annual Warren Miller film is a ritual this time of year for both skiers and snowboarders. This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. This year’s installment of the iconic winter sports […]
Season pass deals at Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country
Season passes for both Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country ski areas are now available for the 2015-2016 season at discounted rates. The adult passes start at $304 for the public and $229 for Tahoe Donner members. As always, those under the age of 6 or over 70 may enjoy either ski resort for free. Additionally, […]
Marcie Bradley joins staff at Northstar California
Northstar California Resort announced recently that it has appointed Marcie Bradley as the resort’s senior manager of communications. Bradley will oversee all aspects of communications and public relations at Northstar – including strategic planning and resort messaging, development and management of media relations and will act as a key liaison between Northstar California and community […]
Vail Resorts linking Park City-Canyons ski resorts
Vail Resorts will be spending a considerable amount of money to make improvements at a number of its ski resorts for the 2015-16 ski season. Vail Resorts will invest approximately $110 million to $115 million in resort improvements for the upcoming season to elevate the guest experience, bringing its five-year resort investment total to more […]
Look what’s new at Mammoth Lakes
Changes will arrive this year at Mammoth Lakes and its nearby ski resort, which continues to evolve as a world-class winter destination. For the 2015-16 ski season, changes at Mammoth Lakes includes the addition of the Black Doubt Brewery, Holiday Haus Hostel, electric snow tubing, and an updated flight schedule from Denver International Airport, and […]
Mammoth Mountain offering lift-lodging deals
For California’s skiers and snowboarders, August 1 is an important one if you happen to be counting down the days when you can hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding at one of California’s premier ski resorts – Mammoth Mountain. The countdown is 100 days for the opening of Mammoth Mountain’s winter 2015-16 opener Nov. […]
County considering 1960 Olympic museum at Squaw Valley Park
Memories and memorabilia from the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley might become more elaborate in the future. Placer County supervisors are providing early support for a non-profit’s plans to locate a 1960 Olympics and winter sports museum at the county’s Squaw Valley Park in Lake Tahoe. The only signs of the 1960 Olympics are located […]
Cross Country skiing training offered in Lake Tahoe
The Board of Directors of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association announced recently that it will be offering a Fall/Winter Comp/Devo Nordic training program starting this September. Following a very successful 2014/15 ski season, the The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA) is offering a fun year-round age appropriate program for athletes at both […]
Michael Reitzell named new President of California Ski Association
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The California Ski Industry Association (CSIA) Board of Directors announced this week that Michael Reitzell, an experienced attorney representing the ski and outdoor recreation industries, has been selected as the new President of CSIA. In his role, Reitzell will be responsible for leading the well-established organization into a new era, providing leadership […]