Squaw Valley is offering skiers and riders a glimpse into its proud past with new 1960 Winter Games Heritage Tours. It’s only fitting as the Winter Olympics near that Squaw Valley would like to share its proud Olympic past with visitors to the famed ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The new Heritage Tours are three-hour […]
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Rahlves’ Banzai Tour begins this weekend at Kirkwood Mountain in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s most popular racing series – the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour – is back, with ski and snowboard racing in its purest form. The Banzai Tour begins this weekend (Feb. 22-23) at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Due to low snow totals, the Banzai was delayed this year. Kirkwood has 9 feet of fresh snow But Kirkwood has […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: Ultimate in a ski-in, ski-out luxury experience at Northstar California
A fresh coat of snow has blanketed the ski resort at Northstar California on this Monday morning in early February, creating a beautiful winter wonderland. It’s definitely a tantalizing sight for anyone who is looking for an adventurous day on the slopes either skiing or riding. And this particular morning vantage point is about as […]
Kirkwood ski resort in Lake Tahoe reporting 9 feet of new snow in past 12 days
Historically, there have been many years when Kirkwood Mountain has received the most snow of any Lake Tahoe ski resort. This may again be one of those years. Kirkwood gets dumped on During the recent snow storms in the Lake Tahoe region, Kirkwood ski resort got seriously dumped on. The resort, located off Highway 88, received […]
Julia Mancuso 8th in women’s super-G; U.S. Alpine skiers struggling in Sochi
At the halfway point in the 2014 Winter Olympics, American Alpine skiers are not faring well. The results in Sochi: one medal – a bronze by Lake Tahoe’s Julia Mancuso in the super combined – is all the U.S. ski team has after Saturday’s women’s super-G. After five of 10 alpine races, the United States […]
Julia Mancuso chases another Olympic medal today in women’s downhill
This is Julia Mancuso’s time. It arrives every four years when the colorful skier from Lake Tahoe has a knack for attracting the spotlight at the Winter Olympics. The Sochi Olympics are no different. Mancuso has already added to her Olympic legacy as one of the best alpine skiers the United States has ever produced. […]
After long, long wait, California’s Dodge Ridge ski resort opens for 2013-14 season
There will be some serious rejoicing among skiers and snowboarders Wednesday at Dodge Ridge ski resort. Why? Because Dodge Ridge ski resort will finally be running lifts for the 2013-14 season on Feb. 12. Thanks to a practically nonexistent winter with barely any snow, Dodge Ridge never opened. However, the resort received 51 inches of new […]
Snow report Lake Tahoe: 4 feet of snow, more on the way today
Below is the Lake Tahoe Snow Report for Sunday, Feb. 9. It has snowed more than 4 feet in some areas of Lake Tahoe and more snow is in today’s forecast. For more details, click here National Weather Service report There is a 100 percent chance of snow today in the Lake Tahoe region, followed by 40 […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts reporting up to 4 feet of snow from latest storm
It finally is starting to really look like winter in the Lake Tahoe region. The snow over the past three days has already dumped more than 4 feet of new snow in some locations and more is on the way today. It has snowed at least 40 inches in the last 24 hours at Diamond […]
Kayla Anderson named new Marketing Manager at Diamond Peak ski resort
Diamond Peak Ski Resort and the Incline Village General Improvement District announced today that its new Marketing Manager is Kayla Anderson. Anderson previously spent two years as the IVGID Marketing Coordinator. The last four years Anderson was at Mt.Rose ski resort where she was the PR/Web Manager. Anderson is originally from Redding, but has resided […]