BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows say they are making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders to commit to the purchase of next winter’s 2015-16 season pass. Thursday (May 7) is the final day to purchase the Tahoe Super Pass at these prices. The resorts, which are located practically next door to each […]
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Tahoe Donner earns award as wedding host
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL All soon-to-be brides are looking for that perfect spot to get married. One of the top places in the Lake Tahoe region is Tahoe Donner. With wedding season fast approaching, Tahoe Donner recently received a Best of Weddings 2015 award by The Knot, a multi-media company headquartered in New York City, that […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering $289 season pass
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Ski season is concluded this season at Sierra-at-Tahoe. However, it’s not too early for skiers and snowboarders to begin making plans for the 2015-16 ski season. Sierra-at-Tahoe is focused on offering an affordable season pass price of $289 for guests who purchase the 2015-16 Keepin’ It Real Unlimited Season Pass before May […]
Mt. Rose ski resort scheduled to stay open thru April 19
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While many Lake Tahoe ski resorts are closing this month, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe continues to offer good conditions with the majority of its terrain still open thanks to its high base elevation at 8,260 feet. With snow depths of two to five feet, skiers and riders can count on making spring […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort may close for season
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 […]
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 […]