Ski & Snowboard
SnowGlobe 2015 adds more artists to their Lake Tahoe lineup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 1:39pm
The SnowGlobe Music Festival announced Thursday additional artists to the 5th anniversary of the three-day celebration in South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, 2015. Hosted in the heart of California’s breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains, the unique outdoor winter festival offers over 50 world-class artists performing multiple stages and culminating in an impressive NYE firework show. By day, time is spent enjoying the many alpine adventures available in the stunning setting of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Blizzardfest to have art on the beach, pray for snow party and concert
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2015 (All day)
Tahoe Blizzardfest is the convergence of art and elements and a "Pray for Snow" celebration on the shores of South Lake Tahoe November 13-14 at the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
From live music to movie screenings, to eclectic lakefront art installations and fun activities, the unique festival has something for everyone who loves art, outdoors and snowsports.
There will be an Art Expo - Savor the views and sample amazing art installations by renowned regional artists, all set against the backdrop of majestic Lake Tahoe.
US Ski Team names nominations for 2015-16 alpine roster
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 11:02amThe U.S. Ski Team announced its nominations for the 2015-16 season Thursday, identifying 51 total athletes on the A, B, C, and D Teams for next season.
Women
A Team
- Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA; Mammoth Mountain Ski Team; 7/3/1984)
- Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA; Squaw Valley Ski Team 3/9/1984)
- Alice McKennis (Glenwood Springs, CO; Rowmark Ski Academy; 9/19/1989)
- Laurenne Ross (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 8/17/1988)
- Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO; Burke Mountain Academy; 3/13/1995)
Reno's Jitloff nails third straight national title; Gardnerville's Cohee third
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 9:39pm
SUGARLOAF, ME - Giant slalom specialist Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV – U.S. Ski Team) threw down on bumpy snow at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships to take his third national title in a row ahead of first run leader Tommy Ford (Bend, OR – U.S. Ski Team). Former University of Utah racer and current Team Geronimo member Nick Cohee (Gardnerville, NV – Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Team Geronimo) took third.
South Lake Tahoe's Kyle Smaine wins first World Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 3:34pm
South Tahoe High graduate, Kyle Smaine made his first appearance at world championships count on Thursday night by winning the gold for men's halfpipe in Austria. The 23-year old won the 2015 FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships with a Left-side 1260 tail; Right-side 1080 tail; Switch 720 opposite safety; Right-side 900 high mute; Right-side 900 truck driver.
He skies for Sierra at Tahoe, just as do Olympians Maddie Bowman, Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter.
Heavenly opens new terrain for holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 10:35pm
Vail Resorts announced the opening of the Terrain Park and Mombo Trail just in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, one of the biggest winter weekends in South Lake Tahoe.
Groove Park is Heavenly’s most popular progression park, providing an ideal learning environment for beginners with a variety of features including five rails, one bonk and two jumps.
Dress like Santa and enjoy Sunday's Santa Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 12:40am
Event Date:
December 21, 2014 - 4:00pm
Time to get your Santa on and run in the annual South Lake Tahoe Santa Run! Grab your Santa suits and hats and enjoy a 1.3 mile run up Ski Run Blvd from Blue Angel Cafe to Himmel Haus.
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation (HSSF) is holding their annual Santa Run on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m., rain or snow. They will be raising funds for the HSSF Scholarship Fund wil the help of Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Cafe and Rainbow Mountain.
South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima named to 2015 US Freestyle Moguls Team
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 11:34pm
Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe has spent the off-season recovering from injuries and is preparing for the 2015 US Freestyle Moguls team.
The team was named this week in advance of the Dec. 13 FIS Freestyle World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland. Kashima, who skis for Heavenly, expects to be able to join the team mid-season. According to his Facebook and Instagram pages he is working hard on rehabilitation.
Heavenly's Sho Kashima Named to 2015 Freestyle Skiing Team
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 6:55pm
South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima was named to the 2015 U.S. Freestyle Skiing Team Tuesday. Kashima, who has called Heavenly Valley his home since 4 years old, made the "A" men's team.
Here is Kashima's record provided by the USSA:
WORLD CHAMPONSHIPS
Teams: 2007, 2009, 2011
6th, MO, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009
7th, DM, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007
10th, DM, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009
18th, DM, Deer Valley, UT, 2011
30th, MO, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007
WORLD CUP (highlights)
Three top-10 finishes in 2014
With only five starts in the 2013 season, earned three top-ten results
2015 Alpine Ski Team Full of Lake Tahoe Athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 9:14pmPARK CITY, UT (May 7) – Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) are among the 40 athletes nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The team will formally named in the fall during Nature Valley First Tracks at Copper Mountain, CO – home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center.
HIGHLIGHTS
Fourty athletes have been nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Foot of New Snow Allows Lake Tahoe Businesses to Get Back to Normal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 12:09am
Mother Nature dropped enough snow in the Lake Tahoe basin to allow many winter based operations to get back to business.
Borges Sleigh Rides hadn't been able to run their horse drawn sleigh rides over snow covered meadows since Christmas. On Friday, their staff was keeping busy while enjoying being on the snow again as the sun peaked from behind clouds.
Operations had shifted over to running carriage rides at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Those will continue, weather permitting, along with the sleigh rides.
Thanksgiving at Lake Tahoe's Granlibakken Steeped in Tradition and Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:20pmEvent Date:
November 28, 2013 - 12:00pm
Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge at Lake Tahoe (http://www.Granlibakken.com) offers a Thanksgiving tradition that celebrates family and friends with a hearty holiday feast around the dinner table and boundless opportunities to work up an appetite or work off the satisfying dinner.
Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort Looking for Employees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 7:46pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2013 - 9:00am
Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort will host a job fair to fill seasonal positions for the coming winter season on November 2, 2013 at the Sierra™ Resort base lodge near South Lake Tahoe from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Operational departments will be interviewing and hiring seasonal workers including Lift Operations, Retail, Food & Beverage, Adult Ski & Snowboard School, Wild Mountain Children’s Center, Blizzard Mountain, Guest Services, Parking, Rental & Repair Services and Ticket Administration. Positions range from full-time November through April to Weekends and Holidays only.
Barton Health continues work with top U.S. athletes at Lake Tahoe center
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 3:18pm
Barton’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has partnered with the world’s top winter snow sports athletes for 2013 as part of its “Heal Like a Champion” advertising campaign, showcasing United States Ski, Snowboard and Free Skiing (USSA) champions, TCO patients and Lake Tahoe locals, Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Sho Kashima and Elena Hight.
Designed with the athlete in mind, the campaign highlights world class athletes who have chosen the TCO orthopedic care team to get them back into competition safely and quickly.
Santa Run to Benefit Christmas Cheer, Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 12:31pmEvent Date:
December 20, 2012 - 5:15pm
In cooperation with the Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Café, and Rainbow Mountain, the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the first annual South Tahoe Santa Run to benefit Christmas Cheer and the HSSF Scholarship Fund on Thursday, Dec. 20th, regardless of weather.
“Running in Santa costumes for charity is a fun, win-win situation to me!” said Zakariah Latzka, Himmel Haus owner. “We are excited to be involved in helping the community that has so graciously embraced us and our business.”
Kudos & Kindness: Ski & Snowbard Swap raised $17,000 for the foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 6:00amA huge thank you to all who supported the 24th Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap to benefit the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation. Our event was a huge success and we were able to raise $17,000 to fund...
Ski, snowboard equipment designed with women in mind
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 12:40pmKudos & 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 ...
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.
Keep Sierra Clean at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 3:36pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2012 - 10:00am
Everyone and anyone who loves Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe is invited to come up to participate in Keep Sierra Clean and ride the lift as we clean up the mountain in preparation for winter!
We'll be trying to break last year's trash collection of 1,800 pounds - come on out and lend a day to giving back to the environment that gives you so much joy all winter long.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows’ Job Interview Fair set for Nov. 3
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:15amEvent Date:
November 3, 2012 - 10:00am
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will be hosting a seasonal job interview fair Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The job fair will take place at the Olympic House at Squaw Valley and will include interviews for a wide range of positions including ski/snowboard school instructors, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, product sales and services, and parking. Opportunities include full-time as well as part time positions. Skiing or snowboarding abilities are not required for all available positions.
Want to know: What's New in Shoulder Arthritis Treatment?
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 5:51pmJoin Dr. Kyle Swanson on July 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College (1 College Drive) in the Board Room. Dr. Swanson, with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine talk about the latest treatments in shoulder arthritis. It will consist of shoulder anatomy, common injuries, signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis, and diagnosis and treatment.
Barton Health features lecture: Pedaling to PEAK Performance
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:12amThe 2012 Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series continues with Pedaling to PEAK Performance from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 2:29pmHeavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
South Shore skiers help Sierra Nevada College win at nationals
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 10:03amSUNDAY RIVER, Maine - Sierra Nevada College's ski and snowboard teams continued their streak of dominance by capturing multiple titles at the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association Na...
Lake Tahoe Cruises Ski Shuttle to Northstar
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:32pm
The Tahoe Queen has brought back its popular Ski Shuttle service which runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April. The shuttle and scenic cruise will take guests from Ski Run Marina to Northstar, serving a buffet-style breakfast as passengers enjoy the views of the lake.
Tahoe Queen "Apres Ski Cruise" Wednesdays
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:16pm
Tahoe Queen, an authentic Mississippi paddlewheeler, is offering Après Ski Cruise
every Wednesday through spring.The one-and-a-half-hour Après Ski Cruise offers lively DJ entertainment and happy hour food and drink specials for purchase. Ticket price is $19 per adult and boarding starts at 5:30 PM at Ski Run Marina. Brought to you by Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Frontline Employee Appreciation Day at Kirkwood
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:28pm
Frontline employee appreciation day includes all retail and hospitality employees in the Lake Tahoe area. Each employee must show a recent paycheck stub and valid driver’s license at the Season Pass Office in the Village Plaza to receive a free ticket. Frontline employee appreciation days are the last Wednesday of every month.
For more information, see kirkwood.com
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:45pm
Heavenly and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe team up to bring Tahoe South Winter
Snow Blast 2012. Four big weekends of on-mountain concerts and après
ski entertainment, followed by nights of live music and a hot new club
scene.
Concert Saturday, February 25 at 7 pm with G. Love & Special Sauce tickets are $29.50 plus tax & fees
To book your Heavenly Winter Snow Blast weekend or to purchase show
tickets, www.LTSnowBlast.com and call (775) 586-7000 or (800)HEAVENLY.
Stateline Showdown with Heavenly Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:38pm
Join us on Saturday, February 18 from 9:30am to 2pm at the Ante Up Terrain Park for the "Stateline Showdown" slopestyle event.
• Only $20 to enter the competition
• Pre-Register at the Events Department (Base of World Cup)
• Day-Of Registration is available at the Base of the Gondola, 8am-9:15am.
For more information, call the Events Department at(530)542-5133.
Stateline Showdown with Heavenly Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:31pm
Join us on Saturday, January 21 from 9:30 am to 2 pm at the Ante Up Terrain Park for the "Stateline Showdown" slopestyle event.
• Only $20 to enter the competition
• Pre-Register at the Events Department (Base of World Cup)
• Day-Of Registration is available at the Base of the Gondola, 8am to 9:15am.
For more information call the Events Department at(530)542-5133.
Heavenly Snowcial
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:06pm
Snowcial is a one-of-a-kind winter event that attracts an elite
community of global snowsports enthusiasts to connect with their
passion for snow, link turns with their friends and share their
stories online.
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind conference and register online at
http://www.tahoesnowcial.com/
Springloaded at Heavenly
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:44pm
Springloaded, Heavenly’s spring festival, brings the best of spring together - loud tunes, loud outfits and two weeks of sun & fun,
including parties, pond skimming, Stateline Showdown, concerts, the
Gunbarrel 25 & springtime mischief... it's pure Heavenly.
Also included will be the return of the ever-popular Dummy Gelande event
where teams build and launch home-made dummies for distance and style
points.
For more information contact Heavenly Lake Tahoe at (800)HEAVENLY
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:34pm
Ski all day, party all night at the Lake Tahoe Winter Snow Blast weekends. This January - April, join us for one weekend per month filled with rockin' live music at Harrah's Center Stage, 4800 acres of amazing skiing/riding at Heavenly, après ski parties and more. Each Winter Snow Blast weekend features performances from some of the hottest bands in the industry for this weekend, we'll feature FITZ & THE TANTRUMS.
Diamond Peak at Lake Tahoe is the little resort that can
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 3:01pm
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, snowboard injuries topic of discussion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:19amTahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will present a free, hour-long discussion with a focus on ski and snowboard injury preventi...
Ski, snowboard injuries topic of discussion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:19amTahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will present a free, hour-long discussion with a focus on ski and snowboard injury preventi...
Heavenly Foundation to host Winter Welcome on Dec. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:47am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Winter Welcome on Friday, December 9th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Rd. at the top of Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate the coming of Winter in après style, the event will feature heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a beer and wine bar; live music will be played by local musicians Jerel Dutton and JT Chevallier.
Heavenly and Northstar Ignite with winter opening this weekend
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:00pm
With the Vail Resorts tie-in Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort and the newly renamed Northstar California mountain site are entering the early opening race behind Boreal. This is rare for Northstar to open early and with the new trails it's gotta get the season to a quick start. I hope to be there!
Here's Heavenly's announcement: Click here for details.
Barton orthopedic surgeon practices medicine overseas
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nearly a-year-ago, Dr. Stephen Bannar, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team physician, found himself in o...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
Tahoe Sports and Entertainment to amp up ice arena
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:30am
By Jessie Marchesseau
It’s official. Tahoe Sports and Entertainment has moved in and taken over management of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
