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Northstar returns to Northstar with new songs, warm clothing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 3:03pmIndie rock band the Northstar Session from L.A. are back at Northstar California for two free shows, Friday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 10. Take a ski break in the Village plaza and listen to a uni...
Lake Tahoe agency OKs updates to watercraft inspection program
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 5:21pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Governing Board approved an annual update to the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Program during their January meeting on Wednesday. The approval keeps nearly all boater fees the same and improves efficiency of service at watercraft inspection stations around the Lake Tahoe Basin in an effort to keep the $1.4 million inspection program in the black, according to agency officials.
Lake Tahoe resorts offer instruction incentives as part of Learn Ski and Snowboard Month
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:17pmWith Lake Tahoe having one of its heaviest early snow starts in recent memory, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have a broad offering of learning opportunities for those who want to improve their skiing and riding skills this winter.
North Lake Tahoe launches first-ever free ski shuttle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 2:13amGetting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.
The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.
Northstar keeps lifts running during brief power outage
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 9:24amShaun White to host Northstar's 40th Birthday Bash
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 1:40pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - Shaun White will host Northstar California Resort's 40th Birthday Bash on Saturday, Dec. 22.The event takes place 40 years to the day the resort opened for skiing for the first ti...
More Lake Tahoe resorts set to open for Thanksgiving weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 10:08amSome years the weather has been unseasonably warm and the Lake Tahoe region is devoid of any skiing or snowboarding at Thanksgiving. However, this is certainly not one of those years.
There will be seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open on Thanksgiving day and one more – Homewood ski resort – will open on Friday.
Read more here.
Heavenly and Kirkwood to open more terrain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 4:38pmHeavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar are each expected to open additional terrain to skiing and snowboarding ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Kirkwood operators plan to open Chair 6 (Cornice E...
Heavenly and Kirkwood to open more terrain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 4:38pmHeavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar are each expected to open additional terrain to skiing and snowboarding ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Kirkwood operators plan to open Chair 6 (Cornice E...
Kirkwood opens 40th season with four feet of snow
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:50am
Kirkwood Mountain Resort opened its 40th anniversary season when the lifts began turning at 9 a.m. Friday, five days earlier than its originally-scheduled opening day. Kirkwood opened with one chairlift and five trails, accessing 40 total acres.
“The last two storms that have rolled through the Sierra have dropped a combined four feet of snow at Kirkwood, allowing us to open early for all our passionate skiers and riders,” said Casey Blann, general manager of Kirkwood. “This will be a great start to the 40th anniversary season at Kirkwood, and the first with Vail Resorts.”
Heavenly at Lake Tahoe celebrates with early opening
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 4:49pm
Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday, signaling the return of winter to Lake Tahoe and the region's ski and snowboard destination. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts Heavenly, Northstar to open Wednesday, Kirkwood Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:48pmPowerful early-season storms combined with the area’s largest snowmaking operations have allowed Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe mountains – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – to open early with 111 acres. Heavenly and Northstar will open on Wednesday, Nov. 14 with a combined seven lifts and eight trails, totaling 51 acres.
Heavenly to open Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:00pmThe ski season at Lake Tahoe's South Shore is getting started earlier than initially thought.Heavenly and Northstar will open Wednesday rather than Friday, according to a Monday statement from Vail...
Heavenly to open Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:00pmThe ski season at Lake Tahoe's South Shore is getting started earlier than initially thought.Heavenly and Northstar will open Wednesday rather than Friday, according to a Monday statement from Vail...
Skibum: A whole lot left with 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:28am
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts count on deep pocket investments to pay off
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:56pmThis winter at Lake Tahoe ski resorts marks the latest progression in merger mania. The Vail Corp. now owns Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, while KSL Capital Partners is investing in acquisitions Squaw and Alpine Meadows. Even independent Sugar Bowl is getting into the act with a recently inked agreement to operate the Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort.
Ski for free at Lake Tahoe with purchase of Tahoe License Plate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:13am
With the official start to the Tahoe ski season just around the corner, the Tahoe Fund is launching the popular “Plates for Powder” promotion to drive sales of Lake Tahoe license plates.
Tahoe Today: SOS Outreach challenges youth through outdoor adventure
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:04pmLake Tahoe TV's Tahoe Today recently interviewed SOS Program Director Theresa Bisio. SOS Tahoe offers winter programs at Heavenly Ski Resort, Northstar at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Go here for more information about the program or email Theresa at theresa@sosoutreach.org
Skibum: The nuts and bolts of 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:47pm
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid. In California when there is a lien on a job all work stops until the contractors are paid, no money no work.
TRPA Wellness in high gear with Tough Mudder, Tahoe Marathon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 11:05pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff have been on a roll of fitness-related activities over the last few weeks with participation in the Tough Mudder event, the Lake Tahoe Marathon, and other challenges.
Last day of the season for three Lake Tahoe boat inspection stations
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 10:44amThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District reminds boaters that Sunday is the last day for inspections and decontaminations at the Alpine Meadows, Spooner Summit and Meyers Inspection stations. The Homewood and Northstar Inspection Stations are currently closed.
Beginning Monday watercraft without an intact Lake Tahoe wire inspection seal will be required to visit Cave Rock or Lake Forest boat launches to be inspected prior to launching (weather permitting).
Northstar California Resort to hire more than 1,200 employees
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 3:41pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - Northstar California Resort has begun accepting applications and hiring for seasonal positions available for the winter 2012-13 season. The resort is in search of service-oriented...
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:59am
With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Boat inspections to move back to launch ramps for fall, winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 4:36pmBoat inspections and decontaminations at Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations will end Thursday, Sept. 20, but will be continue to take place at Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until...
Boat inspections to move back to launch ramps for fall, winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 4:36pmBoat inspections and decontaminations at Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations will end Thursday, Sept. 20, but will be continue to take place at Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until...
Boat Inspections at Lake Tahoe move to fall and winter ramp schedules
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:38pmFollowing a stellar boating season at Lake Tahoe, this Thursday, Sept. 20 will be the last day of operations for the Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations. Boat inspections and decontaminations will still be available at the Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until Sept. 30, 2012.
Northstar employees donate time to improve environment
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 7:00pmTara Llanes Classic mountain bike event returning to Northstar
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 12:45pmIronman Lake Tahoe volunteer meeting on Sept. 17
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 1:33pmEvent Date:
September 17, 2012 - 7:00pm
More than 3,100 volunteers are needed to successfully execute the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001 - IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, which is scheduled for September 22, 2013.
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owner and operator of the IRONMAN Series, will host an IRONMAN Lake Tahoe Volunteer Meeting Monday, September 17, 7 p.m., at the North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, California.
Of the 3,100 volunteers needed to provide behind-the-scene logistics and ground execution, 100 will serve as captains to ensure a safe and fun event.
Vail Resorts partners with Verbier, Switzerland for Epic ski pass deal
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 1:06pmVail Resorts, Inc. which has three ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, announced Thursday an unprecedented partnership with Verbier, Switzerland, that will enhance the already incredible value of Vail Resorts’ Epic Season Pass, providing three days of free access to the Verbier ski resort, including Les 4 Vallées, the largest ski area in Switzerland, for new and renewing 2012-2013 Epic Season Pass holders.
Heavenly's Annual Labor Day Tent Sale at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:22pmEvent Date:
September 1, 2012 - 9:00am
Put away the flip flops and pull out the ski boots. There are less than 80 days until winter, and it’s time to take inventory of that gear closet. From boots and bindings to boards and skis, the 26th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale has anything an eager skier or snowboarder might need for this El Nino winter at up to 75 percent off.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
Labor Day weekend 2012 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:01amJack Durst from Fabulous Lake Tahoe reports the following: Labor Day weekend is the last of the big summer holidays in Lake Tahoe, and we have a lot of great public events from concerts to parties to boat races to help you end the summer season in Tahoe in style. For full information go here.
Shows that last all Weekend:
Real estate the big addition to Northstar this season
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 1:59amLake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.
Northstar bike park opens
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 12:31pmNORTHSTAR, Calif. - Northstar's mountain bike park and lift served hiking trails are open for the summer season. Riders will have access to two-thirds of the park's network of beginner, intermediat...
First-Ever Ironman Lake Tahoe Sells Out in Less Than A Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:55amNorth Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday that the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, sold out its general entries in less than a day. A limited number of IRONMAN Foundation spots are still available. The race is September 22, 2013.
North Lake Tahoe to Host Full Distance Ironman in 2013
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 2:28pmNorth Lake Tahoe announced today that it will host the first full-distance Ironman event in California since 2001. The competition is scheduled to take place September 22, 2013.
Climb aboard a raft this summer and float the Truckee River
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 2:48amThe dam gates are open and the river is flowing, and rafting along North Lake Tahoe’s scenic Truckee River is now open.
Tahoe City-based Truckee River Rafting opened Tuesday, June 12. Truckee River Raft Company, also in Tahoe City, opens today, Thursday, June 14. The companies offer self-guided, five-mile floats down the Truckee River.
