By Hayley Mick, Globe and Mail Halfpipe snowboarding is not often associated with discretion. The sport’s superstars have a reputation for being highly paid hotdoggers, and there is probably no group of athletes – with the possible exception of skateboarders – that takes more delight in videotaping and broadcasting their tricks. Which is why the […]
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This in from Alpine Meadows: Due to recent snow storms resulting in as much as 5 feet of accumulation, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort will open more terrain and chairlifts to skiers and snowboarders. Summit high speed express chairlift will open today for the season, offering access to the mountain’s summit. Starting Dec. 11, Alpine Meadows […]
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In this economy, Squaw Valley strives to make the revitalizing sports of skiing and snowboarding accessible to all by creating targeted deals for a multitude of demographics. For instance, on the heels of last winter’s order from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to furlough salaried and non-union California state employees, Squaw Valley introduced “Furlough Friday†discounted lift […]
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations in several areas located along the West and South shores of Lake Tahoe starting Dec. 10 and continuing through the weekend as weather and staffing allow. Operations will be conducted in the Meeks Meadow area near Meeks Bay Trail on approximately 140 acres. […]
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Zephyr Cove Resort Snowmobile Center is opening Dec. 11. The first two-hour lakeview tour is scheduled at noon Friday. Regular tour schedule begins Dec. 12 at 10an, noon and 2pm. Call (530) 543.6191 for reservations.
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It’s below freezing out there this morning — and that’s at lake level. It might be one of those days to wear everything you have in the closet and raid the person’s you live with. Click on the ski report to find out the scoop about the resorts. All of the info is provided by […]
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The Tahoe Figure Skating Club’s annual Holiday on Ice show has become a yearly favorite with local families as well as visitors to the Tahoe area. This year, the tradition continued with record-breaking attendance this past Saturday evening. The Figure Skating Club opened the event to all with free admission this year, welcoming donations from […]
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It’s one of those “sick” days in Lake Tahoe — “like, dude, the powder is so sick.” And sick as in “boss, I just can’t make it in today.” Details about what’s happening on the mountains are in the ski report that is provided by Curtis Fong, the Guy from Lake Tahoe.
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in several areas located on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe starting Dec. 8 as weather and staffing allow. Operations will be conducted in the Skyland and Round Hill (near Elks Point Road) areas and may last throughout the week. Residents and travelers can […]
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It’s one of those days to stay on the trails, according to Curtis Fong, the Guy from Lake Tahoe. Resorts all have received more than a foot of snow, with more of the white stuff coming down this morning. And it’s light — perfect for skiing. Here’s the ski report.
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