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South Lake Tahoe fifth graders learn how to snowshoe at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 8:26pm
Through a new educational program spearheaded by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and other basin partners, Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are taking full advantage of winter to learn about avalanche safety, winter animal survival and the science of snowmaking.
Kudos: Thank you for a wonderful day!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 11:44am
Last week we had the opportunity to attend a field trip at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Thanks to a grant written by STEEC member, Devin Middlebrook (TRPA Environmental Education Specialist), EPIC Promise (through Vail Resorts – Heavenly) covered the cost of transportation, lift tickets for the tram ride, use of snowshoes, and presenters. The day was well planned and all went smoothly.
We learned much about our environment including local animals, avalanche safety and snowmaking. And luckily we enjoyed a “blue bird” day at the top of the tram!
Still no sign of missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor; Not seen since Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 9:32am
There is still no sign of 23-year-old Carson May, the Sugar Bowl ski instructor who went missing after taking an after-work run Thursday afternoon, despite efforts by 60 searchers at the resort on Sunday.
Searchers were back on this hill at 8:00 a.m. today.
Eighteen years since Sonny Bono died while skiing in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 12:35am
It has been 18 years since Sonny Bono, a California congressman and entertainer who had performed at Lake Tahoe, died in a skiing accident at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Bono was 62 when he set out skiing on that Monday morning, January 5, 1998. He was first reported missing at 4:30 p.m. In hopes that he left the mountain without telling anyone, Bono was paged in each of the Stateline casinos.
Chair falls from Heavenly lift; 65 people evacuated
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2016 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A chair fell from Heavenly Mountain Resort's North Bowl chairlift today, resulting in 65 people being stranded for two hours before being evacuated from the lift.
Just before 11 a.m. on January 3, 2016, the unoccupied chair fell off the cable and the lift was immediately shut down.
Lara Miller of South Lake Tahoe was among those stranded on the chairlift. She said the resort's ski patrol checked on the stranded skiers during the two hour ordeal.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/24/2015 - 8:59am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 9:03am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, December 23, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 33 and a low of 24. Today: A 10 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Heavenly Valley Ski Patrol K9 has cancer; fundraising campaign started
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 10:02pm
Summit, an integral member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol for the last ten seasons, is facing an uphill battle after being diagnosed with aggressive firbro-sarcoma two weeks ago.
A fundraising campaign has been started to get the $5,000 to $10,000 needed to be treated at UC Davis with radiation and for follow-up care. The cancer began in his eye socket and has now infiltrated his sinus cavity.
Doctor's gave Summit two weeks to live without intervention, but his owner Colton Terry wanted to do all he could to let the dog who had helped so many "become an old man."
Snowboarder Dies at Heavenly Ski Resort
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 1:13pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department has reported that an 18 year old snowboarder from Fountain Valley, CA died at Heavenly Ski Resort on Tuesday, February 4.
Ski Patrol was called when Wyatt James Colvard was found lying in the snow, unconscious and having difficulty breathing. They transported him to Boulder Lodge. When Tahoe Douglas Paramedics arrived at the lodge they began advanced life support. Colvard succumbed to his injuries.
Avalanche search training continues this week at Mt. Rose Summit Highway
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:18pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will continue its avalanche training on Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Rose Summit Highway, across from the summit parking lot area.
Training objectives and stations will cover transceiver and RECCO search, proper probe line set up and execution, snow pit/snow pack information and a search dog demonstration.
Missing snowboarder found alive, stayed overnight at Horizon
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 8:42amA search for missing snowboarder Corey Hoffman ended this morning when the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was contacted by a family member who informed them that Hoffman had phoned his father and advised he had spent the night at Horizon Casino Resort.
Deputies contacted Corey at the Stagecoach Lodge where he had proceeded to, and according to him he was unaware of the search for him. After a lengthy interview with Corey and his brother who had reported him missing, we are unable to determine exactly what transpired.
Search operation continues for Nathan Sperring in Desolation Wilderness area
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:00amThe search for Desolation Wilderness camper Nathan Sperring, 29, is ongoing. Current information indicates that Sperring entered the Desolation Wilderness by himself. He is well prepared and is reported to be an experienced cold weather camper with guide experience in Alaska. Before he left on his camping trip Nathan advised his girlfriend and parents where he was going and when he would be back. He specifically advised that if he was not back by Tuesday, Oct. 23, something was wrong. He was to return to Tahoe City.
James Grant named director of Mountain Operations for Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:40am
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has named James Grant as its director of Mountain Operations. Grant was promoted from his role as director of Lift Operations. Meanwhile, Heavenly’s director of Snow Surfaces, Jim Larmore, has been named the new director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California Resort.
Kirkwood closes mountain after inbounds avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amKirkwood Mountain Resort was forced to shut down lifts after an avalanche was triggered inbounds Sunday.A skier reported to ski patrol that a small avalanche had occurred toward the top of Vista li...
Kirkwood closes mountain after inbounds avalanche
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amKirkwood Mountain Resort was forced to shut down lifts after an avalanche was triggered inbounds Sunday.A skier reported to ski patrol that a small avalanche had occurred toward the top of Vista li...
Lake Tahoe resorts welcome spring with events and new snow
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 10:29am
Spring is in the air at Lake Tahoe, and Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are gearing up for spring skiing and riding with concerts, competitions and new snow. The three resorts each received between 12-21 inches of snow since Saturday, March 31, and March snowfall totals range from 110-146 inches.
Two-week Heavenly Spring Loaded 2012 festival continues
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 3:59pmUPDATE, APRIL 6: With the California sun shining down on one of North America’s deepest snowpacks, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for its 16th annual Spring Loaded festival. The two-week event that began March 30 continues this weekend as a non-stop party full of concerts, competitions and some of the best spring ski and snowboard conditions at Lake Tahoe. This weekend's events include the Gunbarrel 25 hosted by Glen Plake.
The South Shore kicks off spring with 15 days of shows, competitions and concerts
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 1:25pmWith the California sun shining down on one of North America’s deepest snowpacks, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for its 16th annual Spring Loaded festival. The two-week event is a non-stop party, full of concerts, competitions and some of the best spring ski and snowboard conditions at Lake Tahoe.
St. Patrick's Day at Heavenly; Killebrew Canyon to open Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:55pmWhile many people are thinking green on St. Patty’s Day, Heavenly Mountain Resort is thinking white and lots of it. With between two and four feet of new snow in the last 24 hours, Heavenly plans to open Killebrew Canyon on Sunday, marking the first time this season the double-black, off-piste terrain has been open.
Heavenly Lake Tahoe opens expert terrain at Mott Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:30pmA recent winter storm that blanketed Heavenly Mountain Resort with as much as three-and-a-half feet of new snow has allowed the resort to open three quarters of the mountain, including the double-black diamond, expert-only Mott Canyon. Now with 3,600 open acres, Heavenly is offering the most skiable terrain at Lake Tahoe.
Safety week fun at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 5:34pmIn honor of National Safety Awareness Week, Squaw Valley is hosting a full calendar of events and activities this week promoting safety both on and off the mountain. Celebrated across the country now through Jan. 22, Safety Week is part of the National Ski Area Association’s safety-awareness program.
Kirkwood partners with National Ski Patrol
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:01amKirkwood Mountain Resort has announced it will bring on members of the National Ski Patrol to assist their Pro Patrol Team."We are excited to be working with the National Ski Patrol this season," t...
Kirkwood partners with National Ski Patrol
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:01amKirkwood Mountain Resort has announced it will bring on members of the National Ski Patrol to assist their Pro Patrol Team."We are excited to be working with the National Ski Patrol this season," t...
Three cheers for Vail going for safety on the slopes
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:07amThose 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.
National Ski Patrol needs members at Kirkwood
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 6:38amPosted by admin in Outdoor & Sports on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is with the National Ski Patrol for the 2011-12 season. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../national-sk...
Squaw Valley Job fair Nov. 11
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:31am
Squaw Valley will host the resort’s seasonal job interview fair on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place in the Palisades Conference Room adjacent to the lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley, the interview fair will include interviews for a wide range of positions including snowsports instructors, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, parking, product sales and services, and transportation.
