This is an update from an earlier story today that was posted to Tahoe Ski Resort. One skier was killed and another was seriously injured Friday following an avalanche at the Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Within hours on Friday (Jan. 17), Placer County Sheriff’s deputies identified the victim as Cole Comstock, 34, […]
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Alpine Meadows avalanche kills skier
One person was killed and at least two others were seriously injured Friday following an avalanche at the Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, the avalanche happened near the Subway Cirque ski run. The sheriff’s office and search and rescue crews responded to the Alpine Meadows incident […]
Storm delivers 2 feet of snow at Tahoe ski resorts
A huge snow storm arrived as predicted, delivering more than 2 feet of snow to Tahoe ski resorts by Friday morning. Storms for the 2019-20 ski season in Lake Tahoe haven’t been prolific, but this week’s one-day storm left behind 20 inches of snow to six Tahoe ski resorts, resulting in a huge powder day […]
Climate, fire forum Jan. 27 in Tahoe
Concerned about the changing climate and the implications of fires in the Lake Tahoe region? If so, this scheduled forum in South Lake Tahoe on Jan. 27 might be one to consider attending. The free event is open to the public and will be held at Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater in South Lake Tahoe. […]
How to become expert skier
How can you become an advanced skier? Practice! Golfers who regularly hit their driver long and straight don’t do it by accident. Basketball players who methodically make free throw after free throw aren’t lucky. And tennis players with perfect ground strokes that can be repeated over and over again didn’t come by the skill naturally. […]
Weak snow systems hitting Tahoe ski resorts
Although it will be snowing for multiple days this week at Tahoe ski resorts, don’t expect much snow to accumulate. The weak system began Wednesday (Jan. 9) and continued into Thursday. The forecast for Tahoe ski resorts continues with not much snow arriving through Tuesday. “These weak systems are getting kind of old, but it’s […]
Alpine Meadows a skier’s mountain
This is a throwback ski resort whose no-frills buildings are aging gracefully, displaying no visual signs of decay as they seemingly revel in the fact that they remind people of the sport’s proud past. Nestled near the Truckee River and a short drive from Tahoe City, Alpine Meadows ski resort is the antithesis of its […]
Origin of trail names at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort has some unusual names for its many trails, some of them possessing historical significance. Located 12 miles from South Lake Tahoe off Highway 50, Sierra-at-Tahoe has a long history, dating back to 1946 when brothers Ray and Floyd Barrett started Sierra Ski Ranch. In 1953, it was sold to Vern Sprock and […]
Most common snowboarding injuries
Snowboarding is a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old – who participate in snowboarding. Common Snowboarding injuries: […]
Sierra snowpack measurement at 97 percent
The first snowpack survey measurements for 2020 resulted in some good news from the California Department of Water Resources. The measurements were taken at Philips Station in South Lake Tahoe and revealed a snow depth of 33.5 inches and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 11 inches, which is 97 percent of the average for […]