50th anniversary
Orders now being taken for commemorative Lake Tahoe coin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 8:21am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — The limited-edition Lake Tahoe Commemorative Coin is now available to the public, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation (Parasol) announced this week.
50th anniversary of the disappearance of Donna Ann Lass from South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 3:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was 1:15 a.m. on the morning of September 6, 1970 when nurse Donna Ann Lass was working in the first aid room of the Sahara Tahoe Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nevada. She made a log entry just before her last patient entered the room 15 minutes later, one-half hour before getting off duty.
Donna was scheduled to make a log entry at 1:45 a.m. but it was never completed and she was never seen again. Although her car was found parked at her apartment she wasn't seen leaving the Sahara.
South Lake Tahoe artist selected for design of TRPA 50th anniversary coin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 3:02pm
The first peak of a new Lake Tahoe commemorative coin was unveiled during Tuesday's virtual Lake Tahoe Summit. The coin is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and is being minted in the historic U.S. Mint at Carson City's Nevada State Museum.
The work of South Lake Tahoe artist Eleanor BonBon is featured on the coin. It was accepted for the coin after she responded to a Request for Proposal which included examples of her sketching process, all while conceptualizing TRPA’s core values into a visual language.
Column: The 50th anniversary of Earth Day: A pivotal moment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 6:24pm
With the global spread of Covid-19, we have discovered how quickly our world can change and have responded with sacrifices. It’s clear that we deeply value the health and well-being of our community.
With our response, we have improved the health of our planet, too. It’s remarkable! On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our skies are the cleanest they have been for over a century.
Column: 50 years of progress for Lake Tahoe and the nation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 10:51am
Celebrations have taken on many new forms since the start of social distancing. Birthday parties have become processions of cars parading past a celebrant’s home—people honking and waving, tossing candy and small gifts (for later disinfecting, then enjoying). And huge international celebrations like the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this week have moved online, giving room for individuals to celebrate and explore the conservation movement in new ways.
Celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash in your neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 8:26am
Wednesday is Earth Day, the 50th anniversary of a day celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
With the cancelation of the annual local Earth Day celebration organizers have created Earth Week, with daily activities and lessons everyone can do to celebrate the earth.
Wednesday's focus is "Waste Not."
Week full of virtual activities for 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 8:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There will be no Earth Day Celebration festivals around the lake this year, but Lake Tahoe and Truckee event organizers have created a virtual version with daily activities for the whole family.
Despite the current global situation, everyone can still celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day thanks to the team at The Tahoe Fund spearheaded a group via their Take Care program that has provided daily activities and challenges for students and parents to participate in over the course of the week.
Earth Day online - Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:05am
Event Date:
April 22, 2020 (All day) 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and now, more than ever, it is important to spend time reflecting on and celebrating Mother Earth. The Sierra Nevada Alliance (Alliance) is proud to provide a way to appreciate our planet and inspire advocacy from the safety of your couch during the coronavirus pandemic. The Alliance is inviting everyone to celebrate Earth Day online with the Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour.
Sierra Nevada Alliance Earth Day Celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:52pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2020 - 5:00pm It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The Alliance invites you to celebrate this important holiday your way.
Join The Sierra Nevada Alliance on Earth Day, April 22, 2020 for a Farm to Table Dinner prepared by Celebrity Chef Darren Weston, The Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour, or both. All proceeds support the Alliance’s efforts to protect and restore the Sierra.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a farm to table dinner prepared by celebrity chef Darren Weston at the Valhalla Grand Hall in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Valhalla Tahoe
1 Valhalla Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
50th anniversary of Jazzercise to raise funds for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate 50 years of Jazzercise with a special event on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The charge for the special tribute class is a $10 donation that will go to the Tahoe Arts Project.
All abilities are invited to join in on a "fun and killer workout."
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. You don’t want to miss this amazing team-taught class!
There will be refreshments following the workout. The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Pool Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
No parking fee at Eagle Falls trailhead Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is on Saturday, September 28 and in the Lake Tahoe Basin it will be celebrated by the parking fee being waived for the day at the Eagle Falls Trailhead.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) manages approximately 78 percent of the public land in the Tahoe Basin. They will continue to the celebration of NPLD through the weekend of October 5-6 when they host a booth at the Fall Fish Festival at Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe. This time is also the 50th anniversary of Desolation Wilderness.
Parade, food trucks and fireworks highlight South Lake Tahoe 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 8:58pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is more to do in South Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July than watch one of the top fireworks shows in the west.
To start off the holiday, the City of South Lake Tahoe is organizing the annual 4th of July parade down Highway 50 from Ski Run Boulevard to Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Boulevard starting at 10:00 a.m.
Mad Science program “Destination: Moon!” at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 12:12pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2019 - 2:00pm
Another fun Friday afternoon performance at the South Lake Tahoe Library is planned for July at 2:00 p.m.
Catch Mad Science who will be performing their show “Destination: Moon!” which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Kids will have fun while learning about space vacuums, principles of flight and astronaut training.
The show is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Column: Shoreline Plan making progress
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 5:00am
More than a billion people in nearly 200 countries will come together to celebrate and support environmental protection during Earth Day events this April.
This year’s international Earth Day celebration begins the countdown to Earth Day 2020, the 50th anniversary of the event that helped launch the environmental movement and opened the doors to critical U.S. environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
Space Talk: 50th Anniversary of the Landing on the Moon @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 10:11am
Event Date:
July 24, 2019 - 6:00pm Dr. Cathy Cox will discuss the history leading up to the Apollo 11 flight, and she will share information about the astronauts who first walked on the moon, along with the spacecraft and logistics of this historic flight. In addition, she'll discuss where NASA and other space agencies have gone since. This is sure to be an out-of-this world presentation. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Historical Society holding Chautauqua 2018 in honor of 50th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:41pm
Event Date:
August 18, 2018 - 5:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2018, and part of that celebration is Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe on August 18 at the Duke Theatre on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College.
Professional actors will portray local figures in history, Duane L. Bliss, Lillian Virgin Finnegan and George Whittell, Jr. Doug Mishler will perform as Bliss, Kim Harris as Finnegan and Steve Hale as Whittell.
Chautauqua of John Steinbeck and Star Party at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 2:49pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 pm, followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Food trucks, VHRs, new interim city manager all part of SLT City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 7:18pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will take a look at vacation home rental (VHR) fines at their meeting on Tuesday, May 15. In a story that has had national attention, the $1,000 fines for violations of parking, noise and other ordinances for each the renter and homeowner have become the spotlight.
Council will look at the fines and rules for parking and bear boxes, and the fact that both renter and homeowners are fined for each instance.
Edgewood promotes their hotel director to general manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:55pm
Edgewood Companies has announced that Corinna Osborne will be Edgewood Tahoe’s new general manager.
The Massachusetts native has more than 15 years of experience in the local hospitality industry. Prior to joining Edgewood Tahoe, Osborne has worked at MontBleu, served as general manager of Horizon Resort and was part of the rebranding and opening for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe where she was the director of non-gaming operations.
Author to Speak about Squaw's 1960 Olympics
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
February 13, 2018 - 7:00pm Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society at their first 'Fireside Chat' of the year on February 13 at 7:00 p.m. David Antonucci will share the exciting story of how, in 1960, the eyes of the world focused on Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe as the Winter Olympics played out for the first time on television.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 4.2108" N, 120° 2' 26.7756" W
See map: Google Maps
Carson City fundraiser Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 10:10pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2017 - 6:30pm
The Family Stone and Lydia Pense and Cold Blood play at the 9th annual Concert Under the Stars in Carson City on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. to raise funds for The Greenhouse Project its mission of Growing a Healthier and Greener Carson City.
Formerly in the street outside Cafe at Adele's, they have moved to a larger location outside of the Brewery Arts Center.
Reserved seating starts at $45, bleacher and standing room only tickets are $25.
From England to Tahoe, Jim McCarty to bring classic Yardbirds sound to Harrah's
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 8:08pm
From their 1960s heyday, through being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to performing on the Harrah's Tahoe stage, the one constant in the legendary Yardbirds has been drummer Jim McCarty.
Most will remember the Yardbirds for two things. First is the fact that being part of the band launched the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Secondly, the Yardbirds are remembered for their long list of classic hits including “For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul,” "Shapes of Things, "“I’m A Man” and “Over Under Sideways Down.”
Community turns out for celebration of SLT Police Department's 50th anniversary
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The first South Lake Tahoe Police Department community gathering was a successful one on Saturday as the 50th anniversary of the department was celebrated with hundreds of people at Lakeview Commons. There were rides on both the police and fire boats, a concert, BBQ, interactions with the police K-9s, booths, fingerprinting and an awards ceremony.
Going above and beyond the call of duty was recognized with awards to both staff members and the public.
SLTPD 50th anniversary to have boat rides, K-9s, Calstar, BBQ, concert and awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:13pm
The community is in for a treat on Saturday, May 20 as the South Lake Tahoe Police Department celebrates 50 years of service with a party at Lakeview Commons from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Locals and visitors, young and old, can ride on the SLTPD boat, see the department's K-9s, watch a demonstration over the water with CalStar at 3:00 p.m., watch how the drone assists in rescues, an awards ceremony that will honor three citizens as well as staff at 4:00 p.m., and a free BBQ. There is also a free concert on the beach.
Community party to celebrate South Lake Tahoe Police Department's 50th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 6:30am
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) at a community celebration on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview Commons.
There will be demonstrations on the police boat, a free concert, the K-9 officers, SWAT, free barbeque and the department's annual awards ceremony.
Enjoy the fun and games and meet your police officers and staff. The following booths will be open for the public to stop by:
Lake Tahoe Humane Society regrouping after director fired
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:08pm
For 50 years the Lake Tahoe Humane Society has offered services to animals in the South Lake Tahoe community. They are now facing challenges after their Executive Director Niki Congero was fired when allegations of embezzlement arose when their bank called them about irregular activity on the agency's debit card.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department celebrates 50th anniversary with community party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 1:11pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
The 50th anniversary of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) will be celebrated with a community party on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview Commons.
There will be food, music, the annual SLTPD awards ceremony, as well as booths to highlight what the department does for the community. Meet SLTPD staff and officers and enjoy fun and games.
Booths include:
SWAT booth – South Lake Tahoe Police Department SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) division will be hosting a booth with educational information.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:09am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, March 18.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS PREDICTED FOR TODAY! ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL BE OPERATING WIND PERMITTING… SPRING CONDITIONS CONTINUE WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN TODAY…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 7:33am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today if Friday, March 17.
HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY! GET OUT TODAY TO ENJOY SPRING CONDITIONS… MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… FIRM IN THE MORNING AND SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN TODAY…
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 58F to 68F. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 8:43am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 15.
A CHALLENGING OPERATIONAL DAY FOR MOST ALL RESORTS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO GO IN EFFECT STARTING AT 10AM TO 4AM.
DIAMOND PEAK OPENS TODAY FOR THE 50TH SEASON…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 8:33am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Wednesday, December 14.
GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A HIGH WIND WARNING GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM THRU TOMORROW TILL 4PM. HEAVENLY OPENS CALIFORNIA SIDE TODAY-WWP; MAMMOTH MTN FIRES UP 20 LIFTS WITH 92 RUNS OPEN; MT ROSE IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS; UPPER MTN AT SQUAW IS CLOSED DUE TO WINDS; SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 7:57am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Tuesday, December 13.
GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM. WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY, SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATAE WIND AND WEATHER PERMITTING…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:28am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 12.
A GOOD MOTIVATION MONDAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY PRE-HOLIDAY SEASON TURNS… A BREAK IN WEATHER TODAY AND MORE COMING THRU STARTING TOMORROW WITH A WINTER STORM WATCH POSTED.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 41F to 46F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 10:19am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Sunday, December 11.
A GOOD SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS SO GET SOME TURNS, BUT STAY IN BOUNDS AND ON DESIGNATED OPEN TRAILS ONLY…
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 39F to 49F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 80 mph.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:04am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Saturday, December 10.
GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY… RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION, PLUS GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS HAVE CREATED ISSUES FOR RESORTS TO OPERATE TODAY. SOME ARE CLOSED AND OTHERS HAVE LIMITED LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AND TOWS OPERATING. CALL AHEAD!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:24am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 8.
UP TO 4” OF FRESH SNOW & MIXED PRECIPITATION REPORTED AT RESORTS… GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY…
WINDS ARE IMPACTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… TAMARACK EXPRESS AT HEAVENLY ON WIND HOLD; UPPER MTN LIFTS AT SQUAW ON WIND HOLD… SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 IS OPEN WITH NO CONTROLS (CARRY CHAINS).
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 9:44am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Tuesday, December 6.
GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. IF YOU ARE GOING UP, BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE WIND HOLDS. HEAVENLY GONDOLA ON WIND HOLD, SO NO ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN. AERIAL TRAM AND SEVERAL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON WIND HOLD. NW 6 AT MT ROSE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:40am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 5.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN… GREAT SURFACE CONDITIONS WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy. Highs 39 to 49. (29-39F on the slopes) Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 8:31am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Sunday, December 4.
It's shaping up to be a SUNDAY FUNDAY for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue making snow and open more lifts and terrain! Great surface conditions with machine groomed and skier-rider packed powder. Lifts will operate wind and weather permitting.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 11:45am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Saturday, December 3.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… CHAIR #6 CORNICE EXPRESS OPENS AT KIRKWOOD AND COMET EXPRESS OPENS AT HEAVENLY… SUMMIT SIX OPEN AT ALPINE AND SQUAW’S UPPER MOUNTAIN IS OPEN.
DON’T MISS THE SOUTH SHORE PREMIER OF WARREN MILLER’S “HERE, THERE & EVERY WHERE” TONIGHT DEC. 3, AT HARRAH’S SOUTH SHORE ROOM. PICK UP TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT TAHOE SPORTS LTD.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 9:30am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 2.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD FRIDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. AT THIS TIME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON HOLD… MAMMOTH RECEIVES 4” OF NEW… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 1.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 9:58am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SQUAW OPENS UPPER MOUNTAIN FOR TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING, MT ROSE IS OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, SUGAR BOWL OFFERS TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY HAS UPPER NV DIPPER EXPRESS TURNING… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 8:56am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Shaping up to be a great day for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue to make snow and open more lifts and runs. Ski and ride with care!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather report from "The Guy From Tahoe"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 10:14am
South Tahoe Now and Curtis Fong of BikeandSkiLakeTahoe.com have teamed up together this winter to provide daily ski and weather reports to help you plan your day on the slopes.
GOOD MORNING LAKE TAHOE SKIERS & RIDERS… IF YOU ARE VISITING, WELCOME TO LAKE TAHOE!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. 1-2” FRESH SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS MORNING… WINDS MAY IMPACT OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe Olympians to be honored at Gold Medal Gala
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 5:44pm
Its been 50 years since the first gold medal in skiing and snowboarding was won by an American. Since Gretchen Fraser’s historic slalom gold at St. Moritz in 1948, 31 athletes from the U.S. have brought home 35 gold medals.
In the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson from South Lake Tahoe each won gold, Bowman in women’s halfpipe skiing and Anderson in women’s slopestyle snowboarding.
Torino, Italy's 2006 Olympics saw South Lake Tahoe Olympian Hannah Teter win gold
Historical walking and bike tour through the Al Tahoe neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 6:55pm
The popular historical walking and biking tour through the Al Tahoe neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe has taken a big step forward and is now easy for everyone to participate.
Joining forces, the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Historical Society have placed permanent posts in nine locations through the neighborhood, all in spots where history took place.
"History Lives Here!" was rolled out in the summer of 2015 as part of the City's 50th anniversary celebration. Now with the posters placed on permanent posts, the historical spots are not only fun to find, but easy to see.
New master plan being created for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 7:47pm
Event Date:
February 4, 2016 - 6:00pm
As the Tahoe Paradise Park Improvement District celebrates their 50th anniversary, the district's board of directors, along with community volunteers, determined that it is time to create a master plan for the park which is located in the town of Meyers.
The draft master plan will be the subject of a community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the California Conservation Corps meeting room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
City of South Lake Tahoe's 2015 Year in Review
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 12:47pm
As we welcome in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2015. The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2015.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· FY 15/16 budget adopted on time and without use of alternative revenues (3rd consecutive year).
· Adopted 5-year Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Last minute gift idea offered by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 11:19am
It's been 50 years since the City of South Lake Tahoe was formed, and a commemorative 123 page book was created to chronicle that first half-century.
The book is titled “A Small Town with a Big View” and is available for purchase at City Hall located at 1901 Airport Road. The cost of the book is $25.00 and they accept checks and cash, no credit cards.
The chapters of the book include; A City is Born, Laying the Foundation, Getting Creative, Welcome to South Lake Tahoe, Collaboration is Key, A Vision Realized, and Looking to the Future.
