BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A lack of snow has been felt throughout the Lake Tahoe region this winter, resulting in a disappointing season for the ski resorts. One of those resorts – Sierra-at-Tahoe – suspended winter operations today and won’t open again until next season unless conditions change. “It is with a heavy heart we must […]
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Tahoe Donner event raises $2,775 for Humane Society
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL As part of North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2015, the 11th annual I-Did-A-Run event took place on March 8 at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Dogs of all shapes and sizes pulled out all the stops to compete at Tahoe Donner in this on-snow dog pull race with proceeds from raffle sales raising $2,775 […]
Tahoe Donner hosts SnowFest on March 8
By JEFFREY WEIDEL For dogs and their owners, this is a cool afternoon in the snow. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will host the annual North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2015 on Sunday, March 8. As part of SnowFest 2015, the 11th annual I-Did-A-Run event returns to Tahoe Donner. This event will take place rain or shine, […]
Sugar Bowl Resort celebrates 75th anniversary
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Skiers and snowboarders can get a little history lesson, mixed in with some fun events this weekend at Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is holding a party to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Fresh snow, live music, full operations and a 75th anniversary party will greet skiers and snowboarders this weekend at Sugar […]
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows host Kid-O-Rama
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will host the sixth annual Kid-O-Rama celebration Feb. 14-21. This family-friendly event features street parties, live music, cookie happy-hour, free face painting, kid-approved game and craft room, and a fan-favorite Big Truck Day. New to Kid-O-Rama this year is the Big Truck Day. […]
History of Mt. Rose ski resort
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although now just an amusing footnote in the annals of Mt. Rose ski resort history, old-timers can recall a time when this mountainous area in the Carson range was quite the winter battleground. Starting in the mid-1960s and continuing for more than two decades, one side of Slide Mountain was Slide Mountain ski […]
Northstar hosting Burton Mountain Festival
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For snowboarders who like to test drive the latest equipment, this is a three-day stretch at Northstar California that shouldn’t be missed. Northstar California is hosting the Burton Mountain Festival, which starts Friday (Jan. 23) and concludes Sunday at the Lake Tahoe ski resort off Highway 267 in Truckee. Northstar says the Burton […]
Diamond Peak ‘Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month’
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Diamond Peak Ski Resort is offering beginner packages January 12-16 as part of national “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.” Learn to Ski & Ride packages for just $39 include a beginner lift ticket, group lesson and rental equipment for skiers and riders. Diamond Peak ski resort, located in Nevada’s Incline Village, […]
Northstar halfpipe opens this Friday
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For snowboarders and skiers who love navigating into a halfpipe, Northstar California has a treat arriving this Friday, Jan. 9. Northstar will open its first halfpipe of the season. Located on Pipeline trail and accessible via Vista Express, the Northstar halfpipe is a popular and highly-anticipated feature among Northstar’s terrain park users. Its […]
Kirkwood ski resort has 100 percent of terrain open
The holiday season has been a good one thus far at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, which has 100 percent of its terrain – 11 lifts and 86 trails – available for skiing and snowboarding over the Christmas holidays. Kirkwood ski resort features 2,300 acres for skiers and riders. It has all four bowls open, along with […]