ski resort
Approval of VHR permit in South Lake Tahoe: Hours of debate, thousands of dollars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 11:27pm
Roman Kreminski lives in South Lake Tahoe and, like many others, makes his living in building "Spec Homes," the process of building and selling homes for sale without any particular buyer in mind. It used to be a good business for Kreminski based on speculation of a strong real estate market and buyers waiting to invest in paradise.
He kept about five local families working full time to build the homes.
After Thursday's South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission meeting Kreminski said, "I'm done."
SLT Moose Lodge announces annual fishing derby winners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 7:02pm
Almost 200 children participated in the 15th annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday at Lake Baron.
Travis Bank reeled in a 3.5 pound trout to win the derby, and took home a $100 Savings Certificate from El Dorado Savings. 2nd place winner Chance Rice won second place and a $50 Savings Certificate with his 3.2 lb trout. Third place winner Dillon Switzer also won a $50 Savings Certificate for his 2.5 lb catch.
Over 140 raffle prizes given out to the children.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows set November opening date
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 8:01pm
The higher elevations saw a very small glimpse of winter this week as snow dusted the peaks around Lake Tahoe, but not too small to keep Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows from announcing their opening date for this winter.
They announced today that they'll open between November 11 and 18, earlier than their November 23 opening date last year. The resorts hosted the longest season in 2015-16 by staying open until May 30 with over 41 feet of cumulative snowfall.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was voted 2016 Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and 10 Best Readers’ Choice.
9/11 Never Forget sign has been in South Lake Tahoe tree since 2003
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 3:34pm
Thousands of drivers pass by this tree on a weekly basis, but how many of them know of, or see, the memorial plaque sitting in a tree high above the road near the intersection of Highway 50 and Ski Run Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Long-time local resident, and veteran, Ken "Tahoe SkiBum" Curtzwiler placed the "9-11 Never Forget" in the tree at 1:00 a.m. on September 10, 2003 and it has remained in place ever since.
Man arrested after leading officers on high speed chase from Tahoe to West Slope
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 9:31am
A high speed pursuit that started near Sierra-at-Tahoe on Wednesday ended with the suspect crashing his 2006 BMW and being airflighted off the highway due to his injuries.
On September 7, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer spotted 27-year-old Allen Elseth from Lodi, Calif., driving at high rates of speed and crossing over the double-yellow lines on Highway 50 near the ski resort exit.
League to Save Lake Tahoe encourages public to attend Squaw Valley project meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:25pmEvent Date:
August 11, 2016 - 10:30am
The Village in Squaw Valley, a proposed redevelopment proponents say will reestablish the resort as a premier mountain resort destination and ensure its sustainable future, in on the agenda of the Placer County Planning Commission on Thursday, August 11.
Three local men arrested in connection with theft of 1,100 Heavenly ski vouchers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 6:28pm
An investigation into the March 10 theft of $116,520 worth of Heavenly Valley ski pass vouchers has led to the arrest of three men on suspicion of conspiracy, felony embezzlement, theft and possession of stolen property.
On July 15 and 16, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office took into custody Tim Jacobsen, 21, of Minden, Nev., Mark Graham, 20 of Gardnerville, Nev., and Angelo Bozin, 25 of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Bail has been set on each man at $10,000.00.
Countdown to Amgen: First Stage in the books, South Lake Tahoe on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 6:26pm
It came down to the final moment of the race, and Peter Sagan emerged from the impressive field of sprinters as the winner of the San Diego Stage 1 during the Amgen Tour of California on Sunday, May 15.
Sagen, who rides for Tinkoff, was last year’s overall winner. This was his third victory of the season. Cannondale’s Wouter Wippert earned runner-up honors on the stage and Dylan Groenewegen of LottoNL – Jumbo took third at the end of the 105 mile stage in and around San Diego.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 9:07pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/3
9:49 a.m. - Vehicles Towed - Gallo Dr - VEHICLES TOWED PURSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE.
5:21 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Cascade Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 26-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER AT THE CASCADE FALLS OFF THE CASCADE TRAIL.
4/4
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:38pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/6
11:07 a.m. - Snow Tow - Thunderbird Dr - VEHICLE TOW PUSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
3/7
10:45 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - A SNOWBOARD WAS STOLEN AT A LOCAL SKI RESORT.
3:28 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - 90-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.
Patagonia's Jumbo Wild movie screening
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 4:24pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2016 - 7:00pm Patagonia's Jumbo Wild Movie Screening
Mar 10, 2016, Doors open at 6:30 pm | Program begins at 7 pm
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
For decades, First Nations, conservationists, backcountry skiers and snowboarders have fought a proposed large-scale ski resort on pristine land deep in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia. After 24 years of opposition, what more will it take to keep Jumbo wild for good?
Location
Tahoe Beach Retreat
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 51.7056" N, 119° 58' 0.1416" W
See map: Google Maps
Help design the future look of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
February 17, 2016 - 5:00pm
Do you want South Lake Tahoe to look like a ski resort? A modern mecca? A mountain hideaway? Give your input on what future buildings in the city limit should look like at the next City of South Lake Tahoe Design Review Guidelines Public Workshop at Council Chambers on Wednesday, February 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is the second workshop held for the public on design. During the first one last month, participants were able to rate photos of signs, buildings and overall look of a community. Those not attending also participated by completing an online survey.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 7:55pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/17
3:30 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct - South Ave - A 23-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SUBJECT WAS INTOXICATED IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
8:45 a.m. 0 Search and Rescue - Sugar Bowl Ski Area - SEARCH AND RESCUE INCIDENT INVOLVING A MISSING/LOST SKIER AT SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:18pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/10
12:54 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Pioneer Trail
9:13 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - 14-year-old-girl reported being harassed by a male juvenile over a social media site.
1/11
No Reports
1/12
No Reports
1/13
Search continues for missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:53pm
The search for a missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor has been called off for the evening by the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
More than 50 people spent the day searching for 23-year-old Carson May who hasn't been seen since Thursday when he went skiing after work.
Searchers, with the help of search and rescue dogs, have been focusing their search on the back side of the mountain where the sheriff's office has been able to get pings from May's cell phone.
Search and Rescue locates out of bounds snowboarder near Cold Creek
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 4:52pm
Search and Rescue volunteers from El Dorado County recently responded to a report of an out-of-bounds snowboarder from Heavenly who ended up near the Montgomery Estates neighborhood. Twelve volunteers on skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes made their way about four miles into the wilderness before locating 41 year-old Pavel Kletsov.
On Friday, December 11, Kletsov left the boundaries of Heavenly Valley Ski Resort and ended up in the Cold Creek Drainage, just above Montgomery Estates. Due to the fresh new snow and terrain he got stuck and could not get out on his own.
Douglas County Search and Rescue locates missing skier
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/19/2015 - 10:30pm
Update: A South Lake Tahoe man, 28 year old Nicholas Bridges, ducked under the out of bound ropes and skied out of bounds at Heavenly Ski Resort on December 19.
At 4:33 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a call that Bridges' friend couldn't find him after trying to find for over two hours.
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team began a coordinated search of the potential area. At approximately 8:10 p.m., Bridges was able to call dispatch and alert them as to his wearabouts.
Bridges was issued a citation for skiing out of bounds.
SOS launches programs at Heavenly with 75 local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 2:26pm
SOS Outreach, a non-profit serving South Lake Tahoe youth, launched their winter mountain program at Heavenly Ski Resort this weekend. Vail Resorts and Heavenly donate instructors, gear and access to the mountain. For their first day on the mountain Saturday, SOS had 75 at risk and underserved youth for day one of a five day Learn to ski/snowboard Program.
SOS uses core values and positive adults while teaching youth to ski or snowboard.
Each day of activities staff and youth participate in has a focus, and this first day on the slopes was "courage".
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 10:08am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/29
10:15 p.m. - Possession of Controlled Substance - Thunderbird Cr - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
11/30
STPUD explains benefits of snowmaking during a drought
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 9:32pm
Winter has arrived in the Tahoe Basin with very welcome early snow events and freezing night time temperatures, allowing snowmaking operations to commence to help open ski resorts early. Given California’s drought and the District’s request for continued water conservation, one may wonder about the wisdom of using water for snowmaking.
New push to solve Whittell High student's 1979 cold case murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 10:05pm
Investigators are making a new push to solve the murder of a Nevada teen found slain in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in 1979, as a part of a video campaign highlighting cold cases.
Movie in Lake Tahoe combines snowboarding, surfing and environment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 10:13pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2015 - 7:00pm
Local Freshies and Beyond Boarding are hosting the U.S. premier of the movie, Northern Grease, at South Lake Tahoe's Himmel Haus on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
Northern Grease is an independent documentary that tells a story of snowboarders and surfers learning the real social and environmental impacts of resource extraction in Northern Canada. The Beyond Boarding crew gives us an in depth look at what’s possible when we all set out to achieve a common goal, no matter what the opposition.
Candlelight tribute for Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:43pm
"How wonderful you are making us feel," were words shared by fallen firefighter Mikey Hallenbeck's dad Kirby during the candlelight vigil held in his honor on Wednesday evening at Sierra-at-Tahoe. "A reflection of your love for him is reflected back to us."
Approximately 350 people gathered on the Plaza at the ski resort where the younger Hallenbeck worked for two seasons.
Search on for missing person in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:39am
Firefighter dies while fighting blaze near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 9:08am
8:00 p.m. update 8/9/15
The 21 year-old firefighter who died in Saturday evening as he was working on the Sierra Fire has been identified as Michael Hallenbeck of Shingle Springs, CA.
Hallenbeck was a member of Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Organized Crew 36.
Squaw Valley spends more than $500,000 to derail town formation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:54pm
An effort by some residents of Olympic Valley to turn the small Sierra Nevada community into a town has attracted notable opposition from Squaw Valley, the ski resort that would provide most of the new municipality’s income.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 9:03pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/26
1:06 p.m. - Runaway - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 16 YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE RAN AWAY FROM HIS GROUP HOME SUPERVISOR WHILE AT A STORE.
1:50 p.m. - Firearm Turnover - Johnson Blvd - SUBJECT TURNED OVER A FREIND'S FIREARM DUE TO HIS MENTAL STATUS.
Top women cyclists coming to Lake Tahoe; Amgen Tour course goes through town
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 11:55pm
Exciting times for South Lake Tahoe in May as the community shines on the international stage as the location of the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Fourteen teams consisting of 84 of the top professional women racers will be in town for the race May 8-9, 2015. The racers consist of Olympic medalists, World Champions, Tour de France competitors and other cyclists from the National and International field.
Many of the teams have already been in the area getting ready for the Lake Tahoe stop on their tour. As we get closer to May 8, more of the participants will be in town.
Squaw Valley to build gondola connected to Alpine Meadows
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 5:47pm
The consolidation of ski operations in Lake Tahoe continues with news Monday that plans are underway to install a gondola to connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts.
The resorts, both owned by Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, reached an agreement with Troy Caldwell, the owner of the property between the base of the resorts, to build a gondola that will run about two miles.
Lake Tahoe makes list of 'Breathtaking Cable Car Rides Around the World'
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 10:24pm
Cable car rides, also known as gondola lifts, can offer memorable bird's-eye views of a destination. Here's a look at some of the world's most breathtaking cable car routes.
GULMARG GONDOLA, GULMARG, INDIA
Gulmarg Gondola is the world’s highest cable car ride. It run from Gulmarg resort to Kongdoori Mountain at a height of 13,057 feet (3,980 meters).
THE HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM, UNITED KINGDOM
Installed in 1984, the Heights of Abraham cable car offers spectacular views of Derbyshire, England. The ride soars to a height of 1,863 feet (568 meters).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 8:16pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/5
No Report
4/6
6:36 p.m. - Pornography Found - Heavenly Mountain Resort - A HEAVENLY SKI RESORT EMPLOYEE LOCATED SUSPECTED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A FOUND I-POD TOUCH.
4/7
A Lake Tahoe breakfast tradition for more than 50 years
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 9:31pm
The scene: The 1950s were a huge decade of change for South Lake Tahoe, with the proliferation of casinos on the Nevada side and the creation of the one-chair Heavenly ski resort on the California side. But the main attraction, then as now, was the lake itself, its shore dotted with mom-and-pop motels, vacation cottages and souvenir shops. When the original Red Hut opened here in 1959, South Lake Tahoe was becoming popular but the tourism infrastructure was nascent.
Sierra-at-Tahoe latest resort to close due to drought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:39pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe is the latest Lake Tahoe area ski resort to announce that it will suspend operations, beginning Monday, because of the lack of snow brought on by the ongoing drought in the west.
Parent company of Sierra-at-Tahoe and 15 other resorts considering selling
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 5:43pm
A real estate investment trust that’s considering getting out of the snow business could sell more than dozen ski resorts from Maine to California that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
CNL Lifestyle Properties owns 16 resorts including Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe in California, Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine, Bretton Woods, Loon Mountain and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Okemo Mountain in Vermont, Crested Butte in Colorado and Brighton in Utah.
Vails Resorts reports 95% increase in second quarter income
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 9:44pm
Good news for shareholders of Vail Resorts Thursday after the results for the second quarter of the fiscal year were released. Vail operates real estate, ski resort and lodging segments including Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar Mountain Resorts in Lake Tahoe.
Vail Resort's net income was $115.8 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2015, representing a 95.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
Tahoe local pass to offer skiing and riding at nine resorts in 2015/16
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 11:24am
Vail Resorts announced today that the 2015-16 Tahoe local's pass will open up access to nine resorts.
New Membership Services Director for Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 12:04am
The Tahoe Chamber has hired Justin Sinner as the new Membership Services Director.
Sinner has been a frequent visitor to the Lake Tahoe area since a child, enjoying golfing, fishing and hiking. The avid snow skier put that love of Tahoe into a job last season as a part time ski instructor at Heavenly Ski Resort.
He graduated from college in 2005 with a degree in communications, which led him on a diverse career path which has included sales, marketing, public relations and digital media.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 9:50pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
2/8
8:55 a.m. - Marijuana Cultivation - Ojibwa Street - CONTACT MADE AT RESIDENCE REGARDING MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND CHILD WELFARE. NO ARRESTS.
Sierra blaze that burned 40 homes coming under control after rain
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 8:30pm
Aided by rainfall, firefighters were taking control of a forest fire that destroyed about 40 homes in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Mountain.
Crews had the blaze about 65% contained by Sunday, nearly two days after a blaze whipped by winds tore into the towns of Swall Meadows and Paradise, with about 250 inhabitants. The towns are about 25 miles southeast of the Mammoth Mountain ski resort, near U.S. Highway 395.
The main problem now is more than four dozen downed power lines and damaged trees, making conditions too hazardous to lift mandatory evacuation orders in the area.
Lake Tahoe receives much needed rain and snow; more expected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 12:46am
Lake Tahoe has received much needed rain and snow from a wet Pacific storm on both Friday and Saturday, while more is expected late Sunday afternoon.
Heavenly Mountain Resort received 4-8” of new snow overnight Friday and opened two additional trails on Saturday. Sierra at Tahoe has received 10" of new snow while Kirkwood reports 9" of fresh snow. The big winner of this storm, so far, is Mt. Rose Ski Resort who are reporting two feet of new snow.
A winter weather advisory is in effect in Lake Tahoe from 4 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/18/2015 - 11:07pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/11
4:02 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Angora Ridge - SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE FOR A MEDICAL AID AND RECOVERY OF HIKERS ON ANGORA RIDGE RD. THREE FEMALES, AGES 22, 23 AND 23 WERE BROUGHT TO SAFETY.
Kirkwood opening up 100% of their terrain on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/22/2014 - 11:30pm
Just in time for one of the busiest ski and snowboard weeks of the year, Kirkwood announced they will be opening the backside on Tuesday, December 23 at 9 a.m. This means that 100% of their terrain will be open for skiers and riders.
Kirkwood will now offer 2300 acres of terrain, 81 runs, 36 groomed, 1 park and 4 open bowls.
So far this year the resort just south of Lake Tahoe has received 99" of snow at the summit (9.900 ft) and 63" at their 7,800 ft base.
Tuesday's high is forecast to be 43 with a low of 31 and there will be sunny skies.
Sierra-at-Tahoe gets 21" of snow to start off Sierra Solstice Celebration
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 9:56pm
The Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort just west of South Lake Tahoe received 21" of snow during Friday's storm, setting up some good snow for their Solstice Celebration. The official first day of winter starts on Sunday, December 21 but Sierra-at-Tahoe got a head start with live music and a tree lighting ceremony.
For the rest of the week skiers and boarder can enjoy in special events at the resort:
Sunday, December 21, 2014
12:00-12:45 p.m. and 3:00-4:15 p.m. Live Music with the Sierra Saxmas Big Band on the Solstice Plaza
Skiers still waiting for the Big Storm
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 12:54am
Even though Mother Nature has been blessing the state of California with plenty of rain, the Sierra Nevada are still in need of a big snow storm to start their way out the drought.
Rain and snow mix in South Lake Tahoe all day Friday has yet to bring in measurable snowfall but snow is still expected through Saturday so there is still a chance.
How much will it snow? New website gives you an easy answer!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/10/2014 - 12:42am
Frustrated by the lack of easy tools to find out snow accumulation, San Francisco web and software developer Chris Pomeroy decided to develop his own site.
www.HowMuchWillItSnow.com is now up and running and fun (and easy) to use!
You log on and enter your city or ski resort and the snowfall accumulation forecast pops up. Enter any city you want information on and find out the answer as well as other statistics such as highest snowfall expected in the state and the country.
December 2014 Concert Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:42amDecember 02 Eklektik / TYMK / IJV @ Whisky Dick's
Open Mic Night w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Jeremy Jones w/ clips from "Higher", "Further", and "Deeper" @ Tahoe Aty Haus
Cinema
December 03-07 Tom Rhodes / Ahmed Baroocha @ Improv at Harveys
December 03 Steve Wozniak @ Hard Rock Cafe
Light up a life @ Barton festival of trees and lights
Brennan Lagasse on skiing greenland @ Tahoe Art Haus Cinema
Lambchop, Gurbtron, Clutch, Bassment-ality @ The Grid
December 3-7 Barton Festival of Trees and Lights @ Harrah's
December 04 Inner Rythims @ Northstar
Skiers and boarders hit the slopes for opening day at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:56pm
Friday was opening day at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, and if the crowds that hit the slopes is any indication, the weekend will be a busy one. The ski resort has been busy making snow since the Mother Nature variety has been lacking so far this season.
The resort is reporting an 18" base.
Heavenly Village was full of skiers, riders and families all day. The outdoor dining areas at Base Camp Pizza and Gun Barrel Tavern were busy for lunch and apres ski activities.
SLT man to spend one year in jail and pay $160,000 for worker's comp fraud
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 9:13pm
A South Lake Tahoe man who spent at least 40 days a year skiing while claiming he was totally disabled from employment was sentenced today to one year in prison and ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution.
LTCC’s Avalanche Workshop a One-Of-A-Kind Tahoe Event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:16pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2014 - 9:00am
Backcountry explorers, wilderness leaders, ski resort employees and search and rescue personnel: prepare for the winter season by attending the California Avalanche Workshop at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Board/Aspen Room. This is a rare opportunity to hear forecasters from all of the California avalanche centers speak and answer questions. In addition, ski guides, pro skiers, snow scientists, and avalanche survivors will present their findings.
Residents and Businesses Work to Restore Lake Tahoe’s Natural Beauty
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 9:32am
Event Date:
October 12, 2014 - 9:30am Residents and businesses located in Nevada and California have joined efforts to remove graffiti and trash from Lake Tahoe which is known for its pristine water and incredible natural setting. On Sunday, October 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., organizers invite friends and supporters of Lake Tahoe to participate in this special multi-state effort. They will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Sand Harbor for a safety talk, graffiti and trash removal instructions and supplies.
