Thanks to a huge storm that descended on Lake Tahoe early Thursday morning (Feb. 13), there’s an abundance of fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts this weekend. While the 2 to 3½ feet of snow that arrived by Friday morning was a welcome sight, the large quantity also brings along some inherent danger. It’s important […]
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Ski California’s Safety Day on Jan. 27
Because the slopes can be dangerous and even deadly at times, safety is something every skier and snowboarder should thoroughly understand. To encourage more safety on the slopes, Ski California will host its sixth annual Safety Day on Saturday, Jan. 27. Resorts in California and Nevada are planning to offer a variety of safety-themed activities […]
Safety tip: Ski or snowboard with a friend
In dangerous conditions during or following a big snow storm, it’s always advisable to ski or snowboard with a friend. Rocklin snowboarder Wenyu Zhang was found dead Friday morning in the Squaw Creek area of the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Zhang, who was described as an advanced snowboarder, was last […]
Ski responsibility code
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Ski resorts nationwide are participating in National Safety Month in January with the goal of educating skiers and snowboarders about being safe and practicing common sense on the slopes. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) believes education, helmet use, respect and common sense are vital for everyone to understand when cruising down […]
Head Check – Guide to buying ski and snowboard helmets
By Duane Allen A helmet can be one of the most important pieces of gear when skiing or snowboarding. Helmets provide safety and warmth to the wearer, and have been built and tested to prevent injury and in extreme cases, save lives. Ski and snowboard helmets are made tough to withstand harsh winter elements like […]