Who is monitoring the water quality in your local creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds? Don’t know? It could be you. The World Water Monitoring Challenge kicks off March 22, coinciding with the United Nations’ World Water Day, and runs through Dec. 31. The Challenge is designed to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in the Cold Creek area near South Lake Tahoe on March 19.Crews expect to burn approximately one-half acre. Operations may continue through the week, weather and conditions permitting. Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area. The Forest […]
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By USSA LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland -– Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley) skied into eighth place Sunday during the World Cup giant slalom final, finalizing her fourth place overall finish in the Audi FIS World Cup standings for the second year in a row. Sunday capped a historic season for the Best in the World U.S. Ski Team […]
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By Kathryn Reed NORDEN – Old. It’s what Sugar Bowl is all about. And, yet, it feels so incredibly modern. Disney isn’t just the name of a chairlift at this resort tucked off Interstate 80. It’s the last name of one of the founders – as in Walt Disney. Near the top of that lift […]
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The Pain McShlonkey Classic returns to Squaw Valley March 30. Now in its third year, this action packed on- and off-mountain event serves as a tribute to legendary skier Shane McConkey where the winner is crowned fastest snow blader on the planet. Hosted by the Shane McConkey Foundation, the event has grown to be a […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations near Spooner Summit beginning March 18. Crews expect to burn approximately 40 acres. In addition, operations begin Monday on Tahoe Mountain near Dundee Circle. Crews expect to burn approximately 6 acres. Operations in both locations may continue through the week, weather and conditions permitting. […]
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By Jason Blevins, Denver Post ESPN on Tuesday announced it was ending best trick contests for motocross and snowmobile disciplines at the Summer and Winter X Games. “This change reflects our decision to focus on motor sports disciplines which feature athletes who also compete in multiple, world-class competitions (e.g. professional events and tours) reflecting the […]
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Lake Tahoe’s seesaw weather pattern will continue. Last week it was snow. Now there are record highs. Next week plan for rain and snow. South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday and Thursday hit record highs. On March 13 the high was 69, while the previous record of 64 was set in 2007. On March 14 the […]
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Sierra-at-Tahoe will host freeskier Tanner Hall and the inaugural Tanner Hall Invitational on March 30. Linked to the birth of freesking, Hall is an accomplished all-around freeskier with multiple X Games gold medals in slopestyle and superpipe. Hall has invited 15 of the best skiers in the world to participate in a one-of-a-kind event with […]
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By USSA LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland -– Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley) capped an incredible super G season with a second place finish in the women’s super G standings. She was in contention for the title, but high winds and heavy overnight snow forced officials to cancel the final Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Final super G, handing […]
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