A skiing accident Sunday morning (Jan. 30) at Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon claimed the life of an Illinois man. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 30-year-old Michael Snell. He was reportedly visiting Oregon for a work project and had been staying in The Dalles. According to Dave Tragethon, a spokesperson […]
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Eight Sugar Bowl skiers earn Olympic berths
This news is sure to become a wonderful advertisement of what can be accomplished when attending or training at the Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy. The Academy, located at Sugar Bowl ski resort in Norden, will have a record-breaking eight skiers connected to the program participating in the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. […]
Rescue dogs a lost skier’s best friend
One trained rescue dog can make a huge difference regarding life and death at a ski resort. At many Tahoe ski resorts, some of the amazing rescue dogs were on display during the Ski California Safety Day on Saturday (Jan. 29). How valuable is a Ski Patrol rescue dog? A highly trained avalanche rescue dog […]
Despite coronavirus, California ski visits increased last season
California ski resorts had more than 6.7 million skier visits for the 2020-21 season, an estimated 22 percent jump from the previous season. According to Ski California, a new report produced by RRC Associates for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the increased visitation occurred last season despite the coronavirus pandemic. California and Nevada ski […]
Chance of snow remains bleak in Tahoe
When will it snow again in Tahoe? If weather forecasters are correct, the snow shovels can remain dormmate for at least a couple more weeks and perhaps longer. According to OpenSnow forecaster Bryan Allegretto, the dry weather that has lasted the entire month of January at Tahoe ski resorts will continue for the foreseeable future. […]
Tahoe ski resorts offer safety tips Jan. 29
Safety on the ski slopes should be a priority for everyone. But as anyone who frequently skis or rides at Tahoe ski resorts understands, safety isn’t always a consideration. In an effort to help make the sport less dangerous, Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada will promote on-mountain safety initiatives during the fourth […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe repairs damaged Grandview lift
One huge hurdle has been successfully cleared for shuttered Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in South Lake Tahoe. Through the hard work of its crews, Sierra was able to install the new 10,000-foot haul rope to the resort’s all-important Grandview Express lift this week. The five-day effort was completed Friday (Jan. 21). “We still have a long […]
Mt. Rose ski resort shuts down Lakeview lift for good
The oldest existing chairlift at Mt, Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe has taken its last journey up the mountain. The 42-year-old Lakeview lift was officially retired Jan. 17 due to maintenance issues that can’t be rectified. It will not operate again this season. “Nothing on the Lakeview lift was unsafe, it just needed a […]
Homewood ski resort offering free lift tickets to firefighting personnel
Homewood Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe will offer free skiing or riding later this month for 200 firefighters, hotshots, EMTs and first responders. Homewood Mountain will begin taking reservations at 10 am Wednesday (Jan. 19) and will accept the first 200 responders who apply. The free day on the slopes is scheduled for Sunday, […]
What lies ahead for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort?
Still attempting to recover from the devastating Caldor Fire, workers at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort face a daunting task each day, trying to resurrect a beloved ski hill that’s been around since 1946. The fire decimated this Lake Tahoe ski resort, leaving the lingering question – What lies ahead for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort? Skiers and snowboarders […]