The closest Lake Tahoe ski resort on Interstate 80 for anyone traveling east, Sugar Bowl ski resort is good mountain for day trippers from both Sacramento and the Bay Area. Sugar Bowl says, skiers and snowboarders can get there earlier, ski more, and experience less travel hassle. And it’s tough to argue against those selling […]
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Squaw Valley hosts Oktoberfest Sept. 27
The annual Oktoberfest celebration will transform Squaw Valley’s village into a miniature Bavaria on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will include Bavarian music, authentic German beer and food, the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games, and plenty of family fun. Squaw Valley’s event is modeled after the original Oktoberfest, a 16-day annual festival held in Munich, Germany. Guests can […]
Diamond Peak season pass holders get bonus days at 4 other ski resorts
Diamond Peak Ski Resort season pass holders will get a little extra this year. The “extra” means more time at some other ski resorts. Diamond Peak pass holders will now receive bonus days at Boreal Mountain Resort and June Mountain Ski Area, in addition to Homewood Mountain Resort and Red Lodge Mountain. That’s a total […]
Tahoe Super Pass – Squaw, Alpine – reduced to $379
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are rolling back prices for the 2014-15 Tahoe Super Pass to only $379, a $50 savings for skiers and snowboarders. The discounted Bronze Pass (otherwise priced at $429) is now available while supplies last on www.tahoesuperpass.com. The limited-time offer is expected to sell out quickly. The price slash comes just 11 […]
Squaw Valley hosts annual Peaks & Paws fundrasing event on Saturday
The Village at Squaw Valley is paying tribute to man – and women’s – best friend this Saturday (August 23) with the fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival. This is definitely a dog day afternoon! This is a fun-filled day that people can share with their canine companions! The fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival […]
New United Airlines flight routes provide access to Mammoth Mountain ski resort
Getting to Mammoth Mountain ski resort just got easier. The resort, located in the Eastern Sierra range in California, will now have new United Airlines flight routes into Mammoth Lakes airport, via Denver and Las Vegas. This is the first flight to Mammoth not originating in California, which makes it much easier for those in the Midwest and East […]
Mt Rose ski resort increases snowmaking for 2014-15 season
There are changes taking place at Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe that will add to the skiing and snowboarding enjoyment for the 2014-15 season. With the addition of multiple spurs from its existing system, which added 34 additional hydrants, the snowmaking “firepower” on the lower mountain has been increased by 50 percent. This […]
Squaw Valley hosting beer and wine festivals Aug. 30-31
Squaw Valley resort will be hosting a beer event on Aug. 30, and one day later switch the focus to wine. The 25th annual Foam Fest returns to Squaw Valley on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 2-6 p.m. It’s an afternoon of craft beer tasting, live music and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting Disabled Sports […]
Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival Sept. 5-7 at Northstar
This is a popular event that’s been taking place for nearly three decades in Lake Tahoe. The 29th annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 5-7 at Northstar California Resort. The event will pair epicurean adventures with some of Northern California’s finest in regional food and wine delicacies. Master chefs and […]
Squaw Valley hosts 10K race Aug. 23
In conjunction with this year’s Peaks & Paws event, the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Foundation (SAF) is hosting the Squaw 2 Alpine 10K Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the event benefiting both SAF and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The fifth annual Peaks & Paws Festival will feature fun dog-themed entertainment, fun activities for the whole family, […]