Between the snowmaking and natural snowfall, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for the upcoming ski season, which is rapidly approaching. Heavenly has announced its opening day is slated for Friday, November 21. Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe got 2 inches of snow on Saturday and also fired up its powerful snowmaking system one day […]
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Squaw Valley ski resort creating new tree-skiing area
Gladed tree skiing is a popular winter pursuit for many skiers and snowboarders who enjoy weaving in and out of the trees. Squaw Valley announced today that it will be offering more tree skiing and riding for the 2014-15 ski season in Lake Tahoe. Neighboring ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows announced plans to enhance […]
Many lodging upgrades in South Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe ski season is nearing. And if you’re planning on an overnight trip to South Lake Tahoe, there are many new upgrades to area lodging. With more than $100 million in revitalization efforts this year, a mountain of changes are underway at South Lake Tahoe, the “No. 1 Ski Destination,” according to USA […]
Discount children’s ski, snowboard equipment with Any Mountain Trade in Program
Buying skiing and snowboarding equipment for children can be expensive, especially if you’re purchasing every year or two because the child is growing and needs new gear. Skiing and snowboarding families looking for the best deal for getting their children into a full season of ski and snowboard equipment can take advantage of Any Mountain’s […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows holding Job Fair on Nov. 1
Working at a Lake Tahoe ski resort can certainly be a very cool job for the winter season. Two neighboring ski resorts who share the same ownership – Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows – are holding their annual Hiring Fair on Saturday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olympic House, located in The […]
Top 5 Australia Ski Resorts
By HANNAH BROOKLYN Skiing is without a doubt one of the best winter sports. There is nothing that feels better than taking time away from the cold and stiff work environment and spending a few hours on an exhilarating trip down the mountain slopes. In case you are wondering what to do for the winter, you […]
SnowBomb.com Festivals taking place in November
The ski season is nearing. And to get a little taste of winter, SnowBomb.com is holding its seventh annual Ski & Board Festivals at three locations in November. SnowBomb.com’s Ski & Board Festivals are celebrating the upcoming winter in style this year. The San Francisco Festival will return to Fort Mason on Nov. 2, The […]
Bear Valley ski resort sold to Skyline International Development
Bear Valley ski resort now will soon have something in common with Canadian Horseshoe Resort near Barrie, Ontario – they will be owned by the same company, Skyline International Development Inc. Skyline International Development Inc. recently entered into a binding agreement of purchase and sale to acquire Bear Valley Mountain Resort, which is located about a one […]
Errol Flynn, Walt Disney part of Sugar Bowl’s 75-year history
By Jeffrey Weidel This aging ski resort oozes with charm and history, serving as a museum of sorts. Long before the arrival of quad chairs, shaped skis and terrain parks for snowboarders, Hollywood celebrities and average folks often mingled together on the slopes at Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe. The cozy resort, which […]
What’s new at Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley for 2014-15 ski season
What’s new at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski resorts for the 2014-15 season? Quite a bit. Alpine Meadows ski resort is in year four of a five-year, $70 million renaissance, which has brought new chairlifts, an iconic yoga studio and the world’s first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks to the mountains. This ski season, both Squaw Valley ski resort and […]