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1000s walk, ride and skate on new I-580 in Carson City

Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the near-completion of the much-anticipated Carson City Interstate 580 freeway bypass riding their bicycles, walking, jogging or skating on top of the pavement that will soon carry tens of thousands of vehicles upon it when open next month.

The I-580 run, walk and ride event began about 9 a.m. Saturday and continued until noon.

Letter to the Editor: Successful students are the "products" of LTCC

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone knows what Barton Hospital does. We have all used it for one reason or another. Yet many people in our community may not fully appreciate what Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) brings to our community. On June 30, LTCC held its graduation ceremony with over 150 students getting a degree or certificate. Many will go on to a 4-year university to get a bachelor’s degree. We now know where last year’s 163 students who graduated from LTCC went.

New apps for those attending American Century Championship

The 28th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament is launching a new app that will enable users to follow players live throughout this week, July 11-16.

The free app is available for both iPhones and androids and called "American Century Championship."

Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse

If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.

After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.

Firefighters contain 4th of July fire on Highway 50 at Spooner

Carson City Fire Department, East Fork Fire and Tahoe Douglas Fire responded to a brush fire on the valley side of Highway 50 on Spooner.

The fire was reported at around 12:20 p.m. and said to be around 1-2 miles up Highway 50 on the north side. Smoke and flames are visible at the time.

By 1:07 p.m., firefighters at the wildfire reported the blaze was contained with responding units on scene building a hose line around the fire and mopping up. The cause is under investigation.

Highway 50 at the area of the fire has been closed but is reported open at this time.

Guide to enjoying South Lake Tahoe fireworks, and helping clean up on the 5th

Event Date: 
July 4, 2017 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To get a front row seat to one of the best fireworks shows in the country, it takes some planning. It will be crowded no matter where one goes along the Lake Tahoe shore, so pack your supplies for the day, relax, and enjoy.

New Valhalla Tahoe "Evening on the Lawn" concerts this summer

Event Date: 
July 5, 2017 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre festival schedule this summer is a full one and they've added a new event this summer, Evening Music on the Lawn.

The grand lawn at Valhalla has been a popular spot for Sunday afternoon concerts and now there will be two evening lawn concerts in 2017. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic supper and enjoy some music, there will be a beer and wine garden too.

Journalists worked around the clock to get the Angora Fire story out to the public

As the first responders and Meyers community are honored for their resiliency and efforts during the June 24, 2007 Angora Fire, another side of the story was behind the newspaper pages and camera lenses.

Ten years ago was a different time for news, and local online news sources such as South Tahoe Now did not exist, nor was there social media forum one could rely on for local news and updates.

Records could fall this week as South Lake Tahoe heats up

Feeling a little warm? Just over a week ago snow fell in South Lake Tahoe and now temperatures may break some records over the next few days. Good news is that even with highs in the 80s, they'll still be well below Sacramento who will continue to see triple digit temperatures all week.

Below are the record temperatures for this week along with the forecast high:

Monday - 85 in 1988. Forecast is 86.
Tuesday - 85 in 1981. Forecast is 88.
Wednesday - 85 in 1988. Forecast is 88.
Thursday - 85 in 1988. Forecast high is 87.
Friday - 87 in 1961. Forecast high is 83.

Two women survive after vehicle plunges into Carson River

Two women escaped what could have been a tragic accident after their vehicle plunged into the fast-moving Carson River early Friday morning.

Deputies were called into the Carson River Canyon near Deer Run Road in the early morning hours, for a report of a vehicle that went into the river. Dispatch advised both occupants of the vehicle managed to escape and were safe. Dispatch received the initial call at 2:42 a.m.

One woman, who is pregnant, was taken to the hospital for an injury to her foot, according to family friend Crystal Pacheco. The other woman suffered minor scratches.

STHS photographers tops in state-wide contests

South Tahoe High School students were honored for their award winning photography during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting.

Guadalupe Ruiz and Tristan Klasko received recognition for their first-place award winning photographs submitted to the California Streaming Photo Contest sponsored by the California County Offices of Education. They each won a camera, tripod and other gifts. Their award winning photos will be used on a calendar distributed to teachers across the state.

National Trails Day celebrated with festival at Spooner Lake

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are co-hosting a celebration of trails on National Trail Day. The event will include: educational booths, talks relating to the outdoors, free gear demos, workshops, raffles and pictures with the TRTA mascot, McLeod the Marmot.

Sample backpacker’s cuisine, participate in stove demos, pack shakedowns and water sugar pine seedlings. Test your rock shaping skills, fix a flat tire, read a map and more.

Senior Project: Homeless Heroes

Have you ever wished you could take a magnifying glass to someone’s life? Have you ever wished to be able to live for one day as someone else?

Wish granted.

Who would you choose: a movie star, an athlete, or a president? You would choose someone important; you would choose someone who has made a difference. Be it that difference is taking you into another reality for two hours or creating policies to hoist our country out of The Great Depression. You would want to be up close and personal with someone who has made a difference; you would choose a hero.

Changing climate impacted Lake Tahoe's clarity again in 2016

Clarity levels at Lake Tahoe in 2016 increased in winter and decreased in summer in 2016 according to a report released on May 17 by researchers from University of California, Davis.

They said the summer values were due to the continuing effects of climate change and were so large that they outweighed the improving winter clarity which were at their highest since 2012.

SR28 reopens after boulder removed from roadway

5:41 p.m. update: Nevada Highway Patrol says that NDOT was able to clear the boulder out faster than expected and SR28 is now open.
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State Route 28 near Chimney Beach was closed in both directions due to a boulder blocking the roadway.

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) the estimated time of reopening is 8:00 p.m.

No other details are available at this time.

For up to the minute road news, visit www.nvroads.com.

Animal Coalition of Tahoe holding "Bowl For Act"

Event Date: 
May 10, 2017 - 6:00pm

The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.

Lake Tahoe Humane Society regrouping after director fired

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.

Tahoe Roads launches new brand and improved website

Those who have used TahoeRoads.com for their roadwork and conditions information in the past will now find an all new, updated look.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has now included information on roads around the lake, including information from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).

The goals of the website are to:

- Educate the public on the benefits of the construction happening around the lake
- Keep the public and partners updated on project details and roadwork schedules

Sugar Pine Foundation gets musician Jack Johnson's help this summer

As of 2016, the Sugar Pine Foundation has spearheaded the plating of over 94,000 sugar pine seedlings within 1,696 acres while involving over 6,600 volunteers, and the 2017 season is here.

Chase that started on Spooner Summit ends in downtown Carson City crash

12:30 p.m. update - The driver was identified as Jesus Herrarea-Casas from South Lake Tahoe. He was placed under arrest and taken to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for booking on charges of Eluding Police, Reckless driving, Disregard Traffic control device(s), Speeding, and driving without a valid license. He may also be charged with DUI, pending the test results according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Herrarea-Casas made it all the way to downtown Carson City before a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant decided that the pursuit had to end due to the danger it created for the public.

NDOT: SR28 striping rescheduled; Lane shift at bottom of Spooner

Drivers heading off the hill and going into Carson City via U.S. 50 need to be aware of lane shifts on the highway near South Carson Street. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be reducing traffic down to one lane in each direction, and shifting it slightly to the south, starting the evening of Tuesday, April 25 and into early May.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Thank you Curtis for bringing us this daily ski report for the epic winter of 2016-17!

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 23.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 22.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day & Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, April 21.

A Beautiful Fantastic Finally Friday and Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 52F to 62F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 29F to 39F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Thursday, April 20.

Mostly Cloudy but Clearing this afternoon, leading to a Beautiful Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Week of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Wednesday, April 19.

Beautiful Hump Day for Skiing & Riding as the Season Winds Down… Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Snow and Softening. Final Week of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, Welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, April 18.

Rain & Snow falling at Resorts with Fresh Powder on top and Wet Packed Snow in the lower elevations. Dress in your Gore-Tex Jacket and take your orange or rose tinted goggles… Surface Conditions are Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Wet Pkd Snow. Get Out and Get Some before it’s over… Final Week for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Monday, April 17.

Mostly Cloudy Skies with Showers & Snow above 7500 Feet. Take along your Gore-Tex Jacket… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & turning Spring Conditions… Several Resorts have Closed and many more will Close next weekend, April 23. So, Final Week for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 16.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 15.

Shaping Up to be Great EASTER Weekend for Skiing & Riding! Partly Cloudy Skies will provide great Snow Condition on the Slopes… Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Snow… Final Weekend for some resorts that are Closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, April 14.

Shaping Up to be Great Friday for Skiing & Riding as we move into the Easter Weekend… Fresh Snow and Clearing Skies make for Winter Snow Condition on the Slopes… Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Corduroy…Final Weekend for some resorts that are Closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Thursday, April 13.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, April 11.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Monday, April 10.

Shaping Up to be a Spring Break Monday for Skiing & Riding! Mostly Cloudy to Partly Cloudy Skies with the return of Spring Conditions! Final Week for some resorts that are closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!

The Who is added to Lake Tahoe music series at Harvey Outdoor Arena

The Who has just been announced as the latest act coming to South Lake Tahoe on August 16 as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at the Harveys Outdoor Arena.

Kristel Kimball of Harrah's Tahoe and Nick Breaux, the regional VP of Marketing for Harrah's Entertainment, broke the news with Howie Nave during Howie's Morning Rush radio show on KRLT-FM.

The English band, formed in 1964, is considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work.

Body of missing Sacramento woman found in Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of 62-year-old Pamela Suwinsky was found in the Upper Truckee River Sunday morning, about one-third mile north of Highway 50. Divers found her before noon but did not have positive identification until about 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 9.

Shaping Up to be an Beautiful Blue Bird Sunday Funday for Skiing & Riding! Dress Warm… Cold Temps will provide great Snow! Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Powder. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Clear and Sunny Skies. Highs: 37F to 47F. Light Winds becoming Southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 8.

The Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted till 5:00pm. Snowing and Gusty Winds reported at most resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine… Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!

Ex-husband of woman missing in SLT says he doesn't expect to see her again

The ex-husband of a 62-year-old Sacramento woman who went missing in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon told FOX40 News he did not expect to see her again.

He was the last person who reported seeing her before her disappearance.

"I am trying to do what I can for what she would have wanted me to do under the circumstances," Henry Suwinsky said.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is April 7.

A Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted thru Saturday. It’s FAT BOARD FRIDAY with Fresh Snow reported on Summits of most all Resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Strong Gusty Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine. Mt Rose & Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Wednesday, April 5.

Shaping up to be a Mixed Bag of Sun & Clouds for your HUMP DAY with Spring Conditions… Machine Groomed and Skier Rider packed snow softening with day-time temperatures… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 53F to 63F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, April 4.

Shaping up to be a Mostly Cloudy Tuesday with Spring Conditions… Take your Orange/Yellow/ Rose Tinted Goggles and some rub on Wax… Machine Groomed and Skier Rider packed snow softening with day time temperatures… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 50F to 60F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows: 29F to 39F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is April 3.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful FUNDAY MONDAY with Spring Conditions… Don’t forget
the Sunscreen! Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs: 46F to 56F. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 2.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful SUNDAY FUNDAY with Spring Conditions… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” today… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce this 2nd annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs: 50F to 60F. Light winds becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 1.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day with 24” of Fresh Pow… April Fools Day… Spring Weather Returns today with Sunny Skies and warmer temps… Get out and enjoy your April Fools Day… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this today & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, March 31.

Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Snow Showers with Strong Ridge Top Winds this morning and Clearing by late in the day. Upper Mountain Lifts on WIND HOLD… Call Ahead! Spring Events kicking in this week… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning skiers and riders and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Thursday, March 30.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Wednesday, March 29.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful HUMP DAY to hit the slopes! Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Packed Snow, Turning Spring Like with Softening with day time temps… Spring Events kicking in this week… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, March 28.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Tuesday to hit the slopes! Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Spring Events kicking this week… Heavenly Hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday. Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce this annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 46F to 56F. East winds up to 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph in the morning.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning skier and riders, and if you’re visiting, Welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Monday, March 27.

Shaping up to be a Freshies Funday Monday to hit the slopes with Fresh Winter Conditions… Slight Chance of Snow Showers… Dress with your Gore-tex Jacket or Shell… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier/Rider Packed Snow. Take the Orange or Rose tinted Goggles today… Have Fun & Be Safe!

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