By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times At the height of the nation’s snowboard craze, Rod Rice was a so-called blazin’ raisin — an older dude who loved to bomb the slopes at breakneck speeds. That is, until he wiped out and dislocated his shoulder on a trip to Canada. The 65-year-old engineer still loves to […]
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By Kathryn Reed TWIN BRIDGES – Don’t ski? Don’t worry. Ski resorts have something even for guests who don’t want to strap a board or two to their feet. They can provide a different way for you to slide or let you strap other devices on your feet that are less scary than skis or […]
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Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are putting on a snowshoe trek through Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe on Feb. 2 from 10am-1pm. The nearly 3 miles is rated as “moderate” in terms of difficulty. Meet at the Heavenly Village Parking Garage at 10am. Participants must provide […]
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By USSA WENGEN, Switzerland — Marco Sullivan (Squaw Valley) led the U.S. Ski Team Saturday by finishing 13th in the fabled Lauberhorn, one of the most punishing downhills on the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup. “Today was not my best performance here. It was not a bad result, but I was really hoping to capitalize […]
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California State Parks and West Shore Sports will host a full moon snowshoe on Jan. 26 along Tahoe’s West Shore at Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. For those new to snowshoeing, there will be a beginner’s clinic at 6:30pm. The full moon hike starts at 7pm and ends at 8pm. Cost is $20/adults […]
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By USSA CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn (Vail) climbed back on the top step of the podium Saturday winning the Cortina downhill, with teammate Leanne Smith (N. Conway, N.H.) third – her second podium of the season. It was the 58th career Audi FIS Alpine World Cup win for Vonn – fifth of the […]
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Heavenly Mountain Resort’s theme for National Safety Week is All in for Safety. Highlights of the Jan. 19-26 Safety Week events include: sweep Mott Canyon with a ski patroller; avalanche beacon competitions in Milky Way Bowl; tours of the gondola and tram motor rooms; tours of the Prinoth Beasts; tours of CalStar’s helicopter ambulance; photo […]
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Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are providing lift tickets to five local nonprofits to sell at a discount. Skiers and riders can show their goodwill by purchasing a lift ticket from Arts for the Schools, KidsZone Museum, Sierra Senior Services, Sierra Avalanche Center or Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. Tickets are valid Feb. 3-8 at either […]
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Ice rescues aren’t common at Heavenly Mountain Resort, but the potential is there with the two reservoirs. Tahoe Douglas firefighters and Heavenly ski patrollers practiced ice rescue techniques at the reservoir by East Peak Lodge on Jan. 17. “It is very common for untrained would-be rescuers to become victims themselves as they take desperate action […]
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By Kathryn Reed The last time the two main visitors authorities for Lake Tahoe worked to bring a major sporting event to the basin it was snowed out. Snow would be a good thing for their latest endeavor. Lake Tahoe is one of four cities in the running to host the Winter X Games for […]
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