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Zip lines, ropes courses proposed at Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 6:13pmFour new zip lines, a climbing wall, a forest canopy tour and ropes courses are among the additions planned for Heavenly Mountain Resort this summer.The U.S. Forest Service is asking for public com...
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.”
Tahoe Chamber celebrates 2012 Blue Ribbon winners at awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:28am
UPDATED: The 5th annual Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbons Awards were held Thursday night, recognizing businesses, individual and organizations for their outstanding service and contribution to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community. The awards presentation recognized all businesses nominated and announce the winners of the eight separate categories.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions are listed in the attachment below the story:
Mountain status as of Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 6:00amAlpine Meadows - Plan to open Dec. 7Boreal - Open, 24 - 36 base 3 of 41 trails, 8 percent open, 1 of 8 lifts.Heavenly - Open, 18 - 24 base 2 of 97 trails, 1 percent open, 11 acres, 2 of 29 lifts.Ho...
Blue skies, good snow: Heavenly opens ahead of schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:31pmS. Klaus Schmidt prepared for the onslaught Wednesday. In his blue Vail Resorts uniform and with the clock ticking down to 9 a.m., he manned the gate at the gondola that would open to release th...
Blue skies, good snow: Heavenly opens ahead of schedule
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:31pmS. Klaus Schmidt prepared for the onslaught Wednesday. In his blue Vail Resorts uniform and with the clock ticking down to 9 a.m., he manned the gate at the gondola that would open to release th...
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.
Heavenly's lifts start turning
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 2:59pmSkiers and boarders waited in line Wednesday morning to be one of the first people on the gondola when Heavenly Mountain Resort opened at 9 a.m. Couldn't make it to the slopes this morning? Not ...
Heavenly's lifts start turning
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 2:59pmSkiers and boarders waited in line Wednesday morning to be one of the first people on the gondola when Heavenly Mountain Resort opened at 9 a.m. Couldn't make it to the slopes this morning? Not ...
Lake Tahoe Festival of Trees and Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:34pmEvent Date:
November 29, 2012 - 10:00am
The holiday season kicks off with magic and splendor Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 with the 4th annual Barton Health Festival of Trees & Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard swap at MontBleu to benefit Heavenly foundation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 3:09pmEvent Date:
November 17, 2012 - 10:00am
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 24th Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa on Saturday Nov. 17.
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students. The swap runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
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.
Letter: Heavenly employees dish it up at Bread & Broth
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/11/2012 - 2:00amLake 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.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting the concert series
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:00amThe Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation would like to thank OnCourse Events owners Rob and CarolAnne Giustina, event organizer Leslie Schultz, bartenders Dan Rich and Brittany DeLaurentis, and all ...
Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth salutes Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 6:00amDuring the Oct. 15 Adopt A Day dinner, Barrett Burghard, Heavenly's Director of Snow surfaces, expressed his thoughts on the evening's events. "It's an eye opener to see the need in the community. ...
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.
Letter: Heavenly ensures South Shore residents don’t go hungry
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 10:00amKudos & Kindness: Heavenly continues support of Bread & Broth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00am"Heavenly really enjoys partnering with and supporting such an important and valuable organization" is how Frank Papandrea describes the relationship between Heavenly Mountain Resort and Bread & Br...
New restaurants open at Heavenly Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amTwo new restaurants, Peppers Mexican Grill and Base Camp Pizza Co., have opened at Heavenly Village.Peppers Mexican Grill is owned and operated by Tahoe Bud and Michelle Hillman, who also own the D...
Squaw Valley Opens for One-Day Fundraiser
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 6:54pm
Skiers and riders got to head down the mountain at Squaw Valley on Thursday. The resort opened for just four hours for a one-day fundraiser that marked the earliest Squaw Valley has opened to the public since it started keeping records in 1960.
At Squaw Valley, it's a bluebird day. And one for the record books.
"Yeah, this is the earliest we've been open to the public since our records dating back to 1960," says Jenny Kendrick, Public Relations manager for Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.
But then again, this hasn't been a typical October, thanks to this week's storms.
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
Chain controls on Kingsbury for season's first winter storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 11:06amChains or snow tires are being required on Kingsbury Grade for the first time since spring as a winter storm rolls into Western Nevada.Heavenly is reporting .4 inches of moisture and an inch of sno...
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
Season's first snow gets Heavenly in the spirit
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 1:05pm
Rain at lower elevations and snow above Lake Tahoe ushers in the season's first snowman courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort. Both Heavenly and Kirkwood report receiving snow from the storm. Go here for a webcam of the latest conditions at Heavenly.
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.
South Lake Tahoe Homes Listed and Sold last week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 4:43pmThe South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.
Heavenly, Kirkwood to hire more than 2,000 seasonal employees
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 11:15amHeavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts will host job fairs this month to hire 2,250 seasonal employees for the 2012-13 winter season.A job fair at Kirkwood will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat...
Heavenly, Kirkwood to hire more than 2,000 seasonal employees
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 3:32pmHeavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts will host job fairs this month to hire 2,250 seasonal employees for the 2012-13 winter season.A job fair at Kirkwood will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat...
Heavenly, Kirkwood look to hire 2,250 workers for ski season
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 3:06pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2012 - 9:00am
Imagine working at the place where you normally play. Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe are giving candidates that opportunity by hiring 1,500 employees and 750 employees, respectively, for the 2012-13 winter season. On Saturday, October 20, the annual job fair will be held jointly for Heavenly and Kirkwood at the California Main Lodge at Heavenly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth salutes Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amContinuing its tradition of supporting the community of South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort sponsored three Bread & Broth "Adopt A Day of Nourishment" dinners during the months of May, Ju...
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
Energy-efficient snow guns installed at Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00amTen energy-efficient snow guns have been installed at Heavenly Mountain Resort.The guns combine cool water with compressed air to produce snow. They were installed along the Lower Stagecoach ski ru...
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.
Heavenly eyes Nov. 16 opening date
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 3:50pmHeavenly Mountain Resort is planning on opening for winter operations Nov. 16, according to a Wednesday statement from the ski area.The 2012-2013 ski season is expected to include the return of a h...
Heavenly eyes Nov. 16 opening date
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 3:50pmHeavenly Mountain Resort is planning on opening for winter operations Nov. 16, according to a Wednesday statement from the ski area.The 2012-2013 ski season is expected to include the return of a h...
Lake Tahoe Signature Cocktail contests raises nearly $6,000 for Barton Hospital's Trauma Center
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:32pm
Winter was once-again the theme at the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest on Thursday, September 13 at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The contest drew 177 attendees and grossed $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital’s Level III trauma center designation. Serving as the official “kick-off” of the four-day Festival of Trees & Lights to be held Thursday, November 29 through December 2 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the contest included mixologists [bartenders] from 10 restaurants around South Lake Tahoe.
Woman critically hurt in South Lake Tahoe crosswalk accident
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 10:01amSouth Lake Tahoe Police have provided more details into Saturday's pedestrian accident on Highway 50 near Heavenly Village that critically injured a 71-year-old Ohio woman on Saturday night.
Here is a news release provided by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Woman hit by SUV on Highway 50 near Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 12:05amA woman was hit by a SUV near the crosswalk across from McP's Pub on Highway 50 near Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe late Saturday night. A CareFlight air ambulance was called and the woman was to be taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno.
At the time paramedics arrived to the accident the woman was breathing but unresponsive, unconscious, with blood coming from her neck and head area. The accident was reported at 11:45 p.m.
OBITUARY: Lucille Holmlund
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 6:00amDecember 19, 1923 - September 5, 2012Lucille passed away on September 5, 2012, and is now with God in her heavenly home.Lucille was born on December 19, 1923, to George and Amy Hoover in Adamsvi...
Heavenly, Kirkwood resorts work on Lakeview Commons for Echo Day
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 4:40pmHeavenly and Kirkwood resorts, through the Vail Resorts Echo program, partnered with the City of South Lake Tahoe for the third annual Vail Resorts Echo Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. Through the project, 179 resort employees, friends and family put the final touches on Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach, including planting trees and shrubs, laying sod, installing park benches, picking up trash, and re-distributing sand to even out the beach.
Volunteers wanted for 15th Annual Lake Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 3:59pmEvent Date:
September 29, 2012 - 10:00am
Join hundreds of Lake Tahoe Basin community members as we help improve forest health at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's 15th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers. The League welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities.
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.
