The 2010 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships are at the Northstar-at-Tahoe Oct. 15-17. The best collegiate mountain bike athletes will descend upon the largest bike park in Northern California for three intense days of racing. Come on out and cheer for your favorite college or university team as they race hard all weekend. For more […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is providing a glimpse into what skiers and boarders can expect at Lake Tahoe area resorts for the 2010-11 season. Heavenly Mountain Resort: A higher power must have created the view • Projected opening date: Nov. 19 • Daily adult lift ticket: TBA; last season’s was $82 • What’s new?: […]
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Celebrating its 48th consecutive year, the North Tahoe Ski Swap, slated Oct. 23 9am-3pm at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is an annual local event that heralds the beginning of the much anticipated winter snow and snowboard season. Offering a dizzying variety of snow sports equipment and clothing, this year’s event will not disappoint the […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is providing a glimpse into what skiers and boarders can expect at Lake Tahoe area resorts for the 2010-11 season. Squaw Valley: Home of the 1960 Winter Olympics for good reason • Projected opening date: Nov. 20 • Daily adult lift ticket: TBA; last season’s was $83 • What’s new?: […]
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By Kathryn Reed Sam Borges won’t be at the dedication of Viking Bowl next year when the South Tahoe High School football team takes the field on its lighted artificial turf field. But his three sons – Don, Dave and Dwight — likely will be, along with his widow, Rosie. Sam and Rosie Borges talked […]
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Construction of the long-awaited Rim to Reno Trail System gets under way at 9am Oct. 16 at the Mt. Rose Trailhead near the summit of the Mt. Rose Highway. Representatives from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, United States Forest Service-Carson Ranger District, Great Basin Institute and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space will join […]
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By Kathryn Reed In every burned forest a line clearly marks where the fire was put out. That contrast of charred wood and lush green gets me every time. I know for the people who call Gardner Mountain home and who re-create there regularly, the Angora Fire of 2007 has forever changed this little part […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is providing a glimpse into what skiers and boarders can expect at Lake Tahoe area resorts for the 2010-11 season. Sierra-at-Tahoe: Friendly vibes and fun rides provide the smiles • Projected opening date: TBA • Daily adult lift ticket: TBA; last season’s was $69 • What’s new?: Sierra-at-Tahoe throws out […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News is providing a glimpse into what skiers and boarders can expect at Lake Tahoe area resorts for the 2010-11 season. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: Dropping in is easy; dropping in the chutes isn’t • Projected opening date: early November, weather permitting • Daily adult lift ticket: $69 off-peak; $74 peak […]
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By Elizabeth Karam, U.S. Ski Team PARK CITY – The 2011 U.S. Revolution Tour is taking on a new look this winter showcasing freeride skiing as well as snowboarding events. The 2011 season marks the U.S. Revolution Tour’s seventh year and first time including freeride. The U.S. Revolution Tour, a qualifying event series for the […]
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