Snowflakes. That’s what the National Weather Service in Reno’s graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the storm that will start to move in this afternoon. A high wind advisory has been issued for Lake Tahoe from 2pm Thursday through 4am Friday. By Friday morning, […]
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By Kathryn Reed When the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 was adopted, the assumption was Nordic and Alpine skiing were the only activities a ski resort would ever want or need to offer its users. Clearly, things have changed. But for resorts that operate on U.S. Forest Service land, the act is […]
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The Hellman Family of San Francisco has presented California State Parks with a $100,000 donation to support the restoration efforts of the Hellman-Ehrman Estate at Lake Tahoe. The mansion is located within Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. “The leadership and vision of the Hellman family is […]
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It’s back — Lake Tahoe News’ morning ski report brought to you by Curtis Fong — the Guy from Tahoe. New this year is the report having its own category on the Home page. Ski Conditions is the category to look for. It’s in the tool bar at the top of the page toward the […]
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The annual South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot is Nov. 19. Registration is at 10am, with the kids’ races at 11am, and adults at noon. Kids free, while it costs adults 18 and up $2. The event is at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Swim Complex at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. All participants receive a […]
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The state Christmas tree will roll from downtown Placerville this morning to Sacramento. The nearly 60-foot Douglas fir is from El Dorado County. CalFire and California Highway Patrol units will help transport the tree starting at 8am. “Over the years this event has drawn attention to both the beauty and diversity of the forested landscapes […]
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By Brian Nordli, Reno Gazette-Journal When skier Daron Rahlves is asked about the legacy he will leave for future skiers, the answer is different almost every time. Minutes before he presents to the country’s top ski boot fitters at Circus Circus in Reno last week, it’s to be known as someone who loved the sport […]
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By Justin Keppler, Ski Channel It is with great remorse and sadness we report Jamie Pierre was killed by an avalanche in Utah on Sunday. The legendary skier, cliff hucker and notoriously wild spirited Pierre was taken over a cliff in an avalanche triggered while riding with a friend at Snowbird Mountain Resort in Utah. […]
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Buddy Werner Youth Ski League is looking for participants. This all-volunteer not-for-profit corporation providing slalom and giant slalom ski race training for the youngsters of South Lake Tahoe and the West Slope of El Dorado County. All practices and races are on Sundays at Sierra-At-Tahoe starting Dec. 11. Skier registration info: Nov. 15, 5:30–8pm, Mountain […]
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By Kathryn Reed With more than a foot of snow on the ground before this weekend’s storm arrived, Kirkwood is eager to power up the chairlifts to get people to all that powder. “We haven’t announced an early opening. We don’t intend to do so until after this weekend and we see what kind of […]
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