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Heavenly sued by second skier allegedly hit by employee while on the slopes
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 4:47pmLake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43amRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
Dry conditions posing problems for region's wildlife
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many days this winter have been almost spring-like, which is great for hikers, bikers and skiers looking to ply the slopes in T-shirts. But it's bad for bears, who nee...
New Snow At Heavenly in time for holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 3:21pmHeavenly Mountain Resort received five inches of new snow Monday, just in time for President’s Weekend. More snow is on the way with a new storm expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
Vonn off to fast start, opens big World Cup lead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 9:39amLindsey Vonn is shining on the slopes and outracing the struggles in her personal life.The Olympic downhill champion may be going through a divorce with her husband and may be dealing with persiste...
Vonn off to fast start, opens big World Cup lead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 9:39amLindsey Vonn is shining on the slopes and outracing the struggles in her personal life.The Olympic downhill champion may be going through a divorce with her husband and may be dealing with persiste...
Glider makes emergency landing at Heavenly Mountain Resort; pilot, passenger OK; Witness: 'I thought it was a stunt'
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 1:59pm
With hundreds of weekend skiers on the slopes, a glider crash landed on a ski run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, with the pilot and passenger having walked away unhurt. No one else was injured.
El Dorado County authorities report the incident happened at 1:26 p.m. near the front of the First Run area of the California Lodge of the Lake Tahoe resort, which straddles the California and Nevada border.
A spokesman for Minden-Tahoe Airport based Soaring NV, said the pilot was flying a Duo Discus aircraft and lost altitude and was forced to land. The pilot is experienced and was doing a flight review, the spokesman said. The pilot and passenger were unhurt, he said.
Heavenly Mountain Resort spokesman Russ Pecoraro called the incident "irresponsible."
"We're outraged that something like this could happen. We're glad that everyone came out of this okay, but there's no excuse for this kind of irresponsible behavior," Pecoraro said in an email. "We'll do everything in our power to make sure this doesn't happen again. We're extremely lucky no one was hurt today."
Putting a chill on the hot tub after a day on the slopes
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:30pmFishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:25pm
Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Heavenly opens Cal to Nevada crossover trail
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:32amFor those of us who have been waiting to transit from California to Nevada at Heavenly Mountain Resort, the wait is over. The crossover trial is now open. That in conjunction with the predicted natural sow heading our way is indeed good news. Like many I've been waiting to ski Heavenly until the crossover trial opened. Now I'm off to the slopes.
Diamond Peak at Lake Tahoe is the little resort that can
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 2:01pm
Diamond Peak mountain resort doesn't get much national press coverage largely because it is a family resort. But it has some fine runs and great views of Lake Tahoe. And its Last Tracks windup to a day on the slopes is unmatched anywhere around Tahoe. I know, I've gone it several times.
Ski report: Be safe on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 5:00pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 14th, 2012 | no responses. National Ski Safety Week begins today. Know the code. Here is the Jan. 14 ski report. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-be...
Ski report: Be safe on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 9:34amSki report: Be safe on the slopes. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 14th, 2012 | no responses. National Ski Safety Week begins today. Know the code. Here is the Jan. 14 ski report. – Curti...
Harrah's and Harveys donate $21,400 to CALSTAR
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Randy Conroy, the regional vice president for finance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Resort and Casino, was on the slopes for opening day at Heavenly in 2004. It w...
Ski report: Beat the crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 3:09amA lucky day to be on the slopes before the masses arrive for the long weekend. Here is the Friday the 13th ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-report-bea...
Ski report: Beat the crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 5:17pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 13th, 2012 | no responses. A lucky day to be on the slopes before the masses arrive for the long weekend. Here is the Friday the 13th ski report. – Curtis ...
Harrah's and Harveys donate $21,400 to CALSTAR
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:40amSTATELINE, Nev. - Randy Conroy, the regional vice president for finance at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Resort and Casino, was on the slopes for opening day at Heavenly in 2004. It was an ear...
Lack of snow not a total loss for outdoor enthusiasts in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:04amHe hits the few open slopes early in the morning at the Tahoe resort to take advantage of the best ski conditions. Then, on Thursday, he put on shorts, boots and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lack-of-s...
Skier visits down 15.3 percent at Vail Resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:13amDENVER (AP) - With snowfall lagging, fewer skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at Vail Resorts properties so far this season.The company said Friday that visits were down 15.3 percent co...
Skier visits down 15.3 percent at Vail Resorts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:13amDENVER (AP) - With snowfall lagging, fewer skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at Vail Resorts properties so far this season.The company said Friday that visits were down 15.3 percent co...
GUEST COLUMN: Ski resorts promote safety on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:44amAs we enjoy the holiday season, we'd like to address an important issue for all of us at Lake Tahoe: slope safety. The safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority and for years we...
GUEST COLUMN: Ski resorts promote safety on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:44amAs we enjoy the holiday season, we'd like to address an important issue for all of us at Lake Tahoe: slope safety. The safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority and for years we...
Three cheers for Vail going for safety on the slopes
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 10:07amThose of us who have spent most of our adult life on ski and snowboard slopes know how important it is to follow the rules on the slopes. From our earliest snow days we have followed the Skiers Responsibility Code, simple rules that make fun on the trail safer. If you don't know the Code, check it out next time you're at a mountain resort.
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:25amA little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repo...
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:56pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 2nd, 2012 | no responses. A little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. ...
Ski report: Happy New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 9:37pmStart the new year by schussing down the slopes at your favorite resort. Here is the Jan. 1 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-rep...
Ski report: Happy New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 7:20pm... Conditions on January 1st, 2012 | no responses. Check your ski pass — today may not be a blacked out. Start the new year by schussing down the slopes at your favorite resort. Here is the Jan. 1 sk...
X Games medalist returns to slopes after near
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 5:38amBy Austin Murphy, Sports Illustrated. No one was sure what to expect—least of all Kevin Pearce himself. But two years after suffering a traumatic brain injury on a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../x-games...
Ski report: Patience is the word of the day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 5:47pmIt's going to be crowded on the slopes. Know the skier-boarder code and be responsible. Here is the ski report for Dec. 29. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repor...
Ski report: Patience is the word of the day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:27pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 29th, 2011 | no responses. It's going to be crowded on the slopes. Know the skier-boarder code and be responsible. Here is the ski report for Dec. 29....
Ski report: Slopes will be full
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:46amExpect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · Email · PDF Send article as PDF ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/12/ski-repo...
Ski report: Clouds may show up later today
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:48amExpect partly cloudy skies and some wind on the slopes today. Here is the Dec. 27 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook · Twitter Email ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-clouds...
Ski report: Slopes will be full
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 8:51am... Conditions on December 26th, 2011 | no responses. Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report...
Families create holiday memories on the ski slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 8:51amBut only for a short time and even then Lake Tahoe could still be in full view. “The lack of natural snow has not put any damper on our fun,” Joe Hilliard of Corpus ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../famili...
Ski report: Slopes will be full
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 8:47amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 26th, 2011 | no responses. Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · ...
Ski report: Merry Christmas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:52pmTime to head to the slopes to test out all the new equipment Santa brought. Here is the Dec. 25 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...
Ski report: Play nice with others
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 9:55pmRemember to share the slopes — as in know the skiers' responsibility code to ensure it's a safe experience for you and everyone else. Find out if there is snow in the forecast. Here is the ski...
Ski report: Play nice with others
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 2:52pmRemember to share the slopes — as in know the skiers' responsibility code to ensure it's a safe experience for you and everyone else. Find out if there is snow in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...
Ski report: Know the rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 10:06pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 18th, 2011 | no responses. Early season conditions continue. Be sure to know the Skiers' Code — as in the rules of the slopes. Here is the Dec. 18 ski...
Forest Service extends Meyers Landfill closure for public safety
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:11pmBy Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds snowmobilers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, mountain bikers, off-highway vehicle users and other recreationists that the Meyers Landfill site off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe remains closed due to safety hazards.
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 5:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
Team Vacation: three slope sessions and three bands, including Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 9:11amBonfire and Salomon's Team Vacation is coming to Tahoe this weekend.The riders will hit the slopes Saturday at Northstar and Sunday at Heavenly. The celebration moves inside Saturday night at th...
Movie Review: 'On Top of the Hood' shows ski filmmaker Sammy Carlson can do it all
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:10pm
By Josh Swallow
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.- As we begin to prepare for this upcoming winter, it is no surprise to any Sierra Nevada College student that the ski and snowboard season is right around the corner. With this time of the year brings the beginning of incredible ski films that keep everyone entertained once off the slopes.
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Ski report: No crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:07pmThis is one of least crowded times to be on the ski slopes so you'll get plenty of runs in. Here is the Nov. 21 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Share ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/1...
Opening Day at Heavenly (Slideshow)
Submitted by tmg on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 12:41pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort's Ignite festivities began with thousands hitting the slopes today. Go here for a list of activities through the rest of the weekend. Photos by Phil Monahan, Tahoe Media Group.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows merger complete
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 10:26am
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.
SnowGlobe Festival early bird and advance tickets sell out; 3-day and VIP passes on sale
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:16pm
Who said there's never any good news on Thursdays? The folks over at SnowGlobe Music Festival report that the advance and early bird tickets for the Dec. 29 through New Year's Eve concerts have sold out. But there are plenty of tickets remaining for the regular 3-day and VIP passes, according to the website.
New Year's at South Tahoe includes 3-Day SnowGlobe Festival
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 2:12pm
There’s ample reason to bring your New Year’s Eve celebration to South Lake Tahoe this year, as the town announces its plans to host the first-ever SnowGlobe Music Festival, December 29, 30 and 31, 2011. For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and over forty-five world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration, according to a news release.
