Boreal Mountain Resort starts their 2011/12 season today. Yesterday's storm brought 8" - 10" of new snow on the mountain. Snow making is in full swing, with a current base of 6" - 12" for today's opening. Runs are limited to the Castle Peak Quad, with more terrain opening as [...]
The first snow has fallen, and it's time once again for the annual ski festivals, swaps and sales. I love attending these events to see what the upcoming season has to offer, and I'm not one to pass up a good bargain hunt. Last year I found a sweet pair [...]
Tahoe ski resorts are gearing up for another early season. Each year, the resorts hire thousands of winter sports enthusiasts for jobs ranging from retail sales to ski patrol. The perks - ski and snowboard free all season! Job fairs will be held at most of the resorts on Saturday, [...]
Good new for Tahoe winter sports fans. Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and Squaw Valley USA announced today that they are merging operations to a single ownership. Effective immediately, you will have access to ski and ride both mountains with one season pass or lift ticket, making it the largest amount [...]
Snowbomb is offering their money-saving Gold Tahoe Card at 50% off if purchased by September 15th. This is a great deal if you are looking to save money this winter. Use just one of the free lift tickets and the card has paid for itself. For $60 (Regular $120) you [...]
Want to get a jump start on the 2011/12 ski season? Sugarbowl is holding their pre-season sale this Labor Day weekend. They will have the hottest brands including Spyder, Burton, Oakley, Bogner and more at 50-70% off. Skis starting at $199 - Volkl, K2 & Nordica Snowboards Starting at $150 [...]
Vail Resorts, Inc., announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Shawn White to represent Vail's six resorts, including Heavenly and Northstar at Tahoe. Northstar at Tahoe will become his home mountain and primary training resort starting this winter. The deal includes a new 22-foot halfpipe designed [...]
Kirkwood Lifts 10 and 11 will be open from 8 am - 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Limited food and drinks available and a DJ will be in the plaza. Special weekend lift rates: Adult $35, Junior $30, Senior $25, Child $10. 2010/11 and 2011/12 season passes accepted. Squaw [...]
Don't put away those skis and boards yet. Alpine Meadows has just announced that it will re-open for the 4th of July weekend July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Celebrate Independence Day on the slopes with nonstop parties and live music all weekend long. 2011/12 pass holders can ski or ride [...]
The winter snow sports season is coming to an end, and this will be my last post until the snow starts falling again for the 2011/12 season. It was certainly a season to remember. Sugarbowl reports that as of last Sunday, the season's accumulated snowfall at Station A was at [...]
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