Now that you have been enjoying the Olympics and the excitement of each event, take this opportunity to sign up for a local activity, the Rahlves Bonzai Tour, either as a participant or a spectator. Join other skiers and snowboarders in the ultimate test of skiing and riding skills. It begins this weekend (February 22nd and 23rd) at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, followed by Squaw Valley on March 1st Continue Reading
Archives for February 2014
2014 Snowfest! in North Tahoe and Truckee
Don’t forget about Snowfest! Beginning on February 28th through March 9th Snowfest! celebrates Winter in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This year’s theme is “Bringing Back the 80s.” Opening night events in Squaw Valley include the Laser Show & Torchlight Parade at 6:30, On-Mountain Fireworks at 7:00, and Opening Ceremonies After Party at 7:30. On Saturday, the North Tahoe Firefighters host a Continue Reading
The New Snow at Squaw and Alpine is Great
Five feet of new snow on the upper elevations at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows has saved the North Tahoe-Truckee ski season. I skied at Squaw today and it was great to finally be able to ski something other than groomed runs on man made snow! I spent most of my time on Granite Chief where the coverage was good with mostly soft winter snow. It really is so different than a week ago. Continue Reading
Skiing Lookout Mountain into Martis Camp
Last weekends storm brought plenty of snow to Lookout Mountain at Northstar. The ski runs on that mountain drop down into Martis Camp and as this video shows the skiing is the best it has been this winter. All of the runs converge at the bottom of the Martis Camp Express, a high-speed detachable quad chairlift that will zip you to the top. Across form the bottom of the lift is the beautiful Continue Reading
Free North Tahoe Ski Shuttle Cut Back
The free North Tahoe-Truckee ski shuttle has been discontinued for the remainder of the season effective February 1st. However, some resorts in Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Homewood and Northstar are participating in a voucher program that will allow guests free transportation on TART’s regular routes. Ask for the voucher at the front desk where you are staying. For more information about this Continue Reading
Cross Country Skiing is Back at Tahoe XC in Tahoe City
This new snow brings back the opportunity for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Moonshine Ink reports on Tahoe’s favorite cross country ski area, Tahoe Cross Country, 2 miles north of Tahoe City adjacent to the Burton Creek State Park. Offering 65 kilometers of trails, lake views and forests, ski and snowshoe rentals, lessons, sledding and the Free Heel Café, Tahoe XC has something for Continue Reading
Cheer for our Tahoe-Truckee Athletes at the Games
Rocker@Squaw in the Village at Squaw Valley is hosting a viewing party each night of the Olympics beginning Saturday, February 8th. Support our local Squaw athletes and Team USA. Read about some of the athletes at the Tahoe Weekly website and share your own stories. Enter the #SochiDailyGiveaway to win a pair of HEAD skis or a snowboard. Come to the party at Rocker@Squaw, and you will be given Continue Reading
Up to Sixty Inches of Snow on the Sierra Crest Forecast for This Weekend
Based on several weather forecasts it appears that Pacific Storm Window is opening on California and the Sierra. That is good for the whole state but especially for skiers. Click on the link below for the complete forecast but to summarize he is saying that the upper elevations on the west side of Lake Tahoe could by Monday have forty to fifty inches of new snow. This is a warm storm coming Continue Reading
Homewood Lawsuit Settled
JMA Ventures, owner of Homewood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, reached a settlement agreement on Thursday January 30th with the Friends of the West Shore and the Tahoe Area Sierra Club. This agreement opens the door for JMA Ventures to move forward on their Master Plan to develop a slope side Village at the two base areas of the Ski Resort and to renovate the Resort with new lifts and a Continue Reading