olympics
Denver officials told Olympics would cost $1.5B
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:07amDENVER (AP) - Holding the Winter Olympics in Denver in 2022 would cost about $1.5 billion - most of which would be privately raised, a Colorado-based sports marketing company told city and state of...
Lack of snow not stopping Olympic Heritage
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:45pmBy Barbara Barte Osborn, Sacramento Bee. In 1960, with the sports world poised to show up on their doorstep, organizers of the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley grew increasingly nervous through an unus...
U.S. slopestyle, halfpipe teams named
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:00amBy USSA. COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. -– With a host of new action sports events on the docket for the 2014 Olympics in two years, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association formally announced 2011-12 U.S. Snow...
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:00am
By Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:
Reno-Tahoe International Airport to undergo $40 million in renovations
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:53am
Beginning today the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be undergoing $40 million in renovations, including a Lake Tahoe-themed ticket lobby. The Gateway Project, which will bring about 275 jobs now through April 2013, features an upgrade to the baggage claim area, creating a first floor single security checkpoint, plus new retail and places to eat.
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 11:15pmBy Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun. Tourism is a complex machine and its numerous cogs — federal policymakers, state government leaders, convention and visitors bureaus, industry strategists and the...
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:45pmThe state will team with California in 2013 to convince the U.S. Olympic Committee that the Lake Tahoe area would be the best place to host the games. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nevada-tourism-offic...
Nev. agrees with Calif. to make 2022 Olympics run
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:13pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada has agreed with officials in California to make a run at hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe, in hopes of bringing the games back to an area where they were held ...
Nevada and California agree to make 2022 Winter Olympic bid
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:56amNevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki says Nevada has agreed with officials in California to make a run at hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe. Krolicki made the announcement today to Nevada tourism leaders in Las Vegas. Go here for the story.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows merger complete
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:26am
The previously announced transaction between KSL Capital Partners and JMA Ventures which joins Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows under one operating company has officially closed. This announcement affirms that skiers and riders can access Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ 6,000 acres, 44 lifts and over 270 trails on one lift ticket or season pass. The two resorts will be connected by convenient, complimentary shuttles that will provide transportation between the two resorts.
“Since announcing the merger, the Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley joint pass products –the Tahoe Super Pass and Tahoe Super Six, and Squaw Valley’s $50 million Renaissance, the response from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive” said Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s president and CEO.“The opportunity to experience these two incredible mountains, each with their own unique spirit and character, through one pass and one ticket has resonated deeply with our guests,” said Wirth. Wirth will take the helm as the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC, the newly formed parent company of both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
South Lake Tahoe Applebee's hosts 'Tip-a-Cop' for Special Olympics
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 10:13amSeveral law enforcement officers from Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe will volunteer their time Thursday by participating in the annual Applebee’s “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Nevada. Officers and deputies will serve during the lunch and dinner-time hours shadowing the restaurant staff as honorary waiters and waitresses. A special envelope will be left at each table for those patrons wishing to donate.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation Announces Freeride Ski Team
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 12:49pmBy Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has announced two new programs for the 2011 – 2012 winter season under the Freestyle umbrella. The Foundation will offer two Freeride program options, the One-Day Program and the Full-Time Competitive Program. These programs are open to intermediate to advanced level skiers aged ten to 18 who have a passion for slopestyle, skiercross and halfpipe training.
Opinion: Time to sell the Olympic idea to the people of Tahoe-Reno ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 8:49pmThe return of the Winter Olympics to the Reno-Tahoe area took another step forward last week when officials of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition confirmed to the U.S. Olympic Committee their inter...
Squaw-Alpine join forces to become one ski company
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 4:19amWith the Tahoe-Reno area going after the 2022 Winter Olympics, this combined force could add to the region's solid foundation to prove it is worthy of hosting the Games again. Looking toward Squaw...
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
No 2020 Olympic bid for US
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:13amThe U.S. Olympic Committee has notified all interested cities that it will not submit a bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.Chicago, New York and Dallas were among those that had expressed interes...
