Placer County Local News: Sports

Milo Snow and Skate in Auburn will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer.
But last Saturday, skateboarders who bought their equipment showcased their alley-oop tricks during the Auburn Spring Fest on Lincoln Way. Fifteen people between the ages 10 and 40 rolled down toward the west end of the street on their skateboards, jumping off a ramp, flying in the air and landing on the ground either on their skateboards or various parts of their bodies.

Between June 2 and 30, Alpenglow Sports will be accepting applications for three new nonprofit beneficiaries for the 2025-26 Winter Speaker Series season. As a nonprofit beneficiary of the 20th annual Winter Speaker Series, the selected organizations will have the opportunity to receive over $85,000 in direct financial support.

The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent at their meeting on Friday, April 18 that ultimately authorizes the initiation of planning and design of the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park.

The Rocklin Planning Commission approved a permit March 18 for the Swing Hard Baseball Training Facility at 3845 Atherton Road. Swing Hard is in Stanford Business Park, also known as Atherton Tech Center, constructed 1988.

Pickleball wasn't a thing yet when Roseville built Woodbridge Park in 1934. However, young Humphrey Bogart was asking "Tennis, anyone?" on Broadway, according to Hollywood lore.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on ski pass fraud by partnering with area ski resorts.

The Placer County Youth Commission is excited to announce the 5th annual Free Your Mind, Free The Air 5K Awareness Run on Saturday, March 29, at Maidu Regional Park, 1550 Maidu Dr., in Roseville near the skate park. This event is free and open to all community members. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the run starts at 9 a.m.

Alpenglow Sports raised an additional $38k for the five nonprofit beneficiaries of the annual Winter Speaker Series, thanks to a generous match from the Tahoe Fund. 

On March 15, Open to Shred returns to Sugar Bowl Resort, offering a welcoming space for skiers and snowboarders of all backgrounds to hit the slopes. The event, founded by 18-year-old freerider Elsa McAllister, celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and community in snow sports.

The Roseville City Council renewed a 5-year agreement to share city park sites with local high schools, and vice versa.

Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community fun, and the only fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe.

New rendering of the gondola terminal facing West from fall 2024. | Homewood Mountain Resort
There’s no answer yet on when Homewood Mountain Resort will reopen, despite an email update the resort sent on Jan. 31 titled “Path to Reopening.”

 Alpenglow Sports, a backcountry sports retailer and community event organizer, and the Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding environmental projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin are proud to announce their partnership for the 2024-25 Winter Speaker Series season.

Lake Tahoe, a renowned winter haven, is gearing up for another thrilling ski season. With the anticipated opening of popular resorts like Heavenly and Northstar, excitement is palpable among winter sports enthusiasts. Prepare to immerse yourself in snow-capped mountains and endless adventure opportunities.

On February 7, Angela Hawse will join the 24-25 Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series lineup, presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, with her presentation of "Small but Mighty". Attend the event in person at the Palisades Tahoe Olympic Village Event Center, or tune in via the live stream on Alpenglow Sports' Youtube channel.

Alpenglow Sports has announced its early January 2025 events calendar. On Thursday, January 2, the 19th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, continues with pioneering snowboarder, and stage three breast cancer survivor, Kimmy Fasani.

The wait is over and winter kicks off at Boreal Mountain for skiers and riders. Boreal will open to the public on Friday, November 22, for its 60th season, with skiing and snowboarding beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 8 p.m as a Play Forever Friday with $25 lift tickets for all guests. $5 of every Play Forever Friday Ticket purchased on opening day will be donated to a local non-profit.

Soda Springs is a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family. For kids ages 7 and younger, the Planet Kids snow play area features tubing carousels, tubing lanes, snow volcanoes to climb, and more. Families can also enjoy 10 tubing runs at Tube Town, perfect for all ages. The resort opens on Nov. 27 for the 2024-25 season.