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Using Someone Else’s Ski Pass Could Fetch You a Felony Charge

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

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Alpenglow Sports Meets Tahoe Fund Match During Winter Speaker Series

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — 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.  During the series, all in-person funds raised through bar and …

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Open to Shred: A Movement for Inclusivity on the Slopes Returns to Sugar Bowl

SUGAR BOWL, Calif. — 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, …

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43rd annual SNOWFEST Returns to North Lake Tahoe

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — 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 …

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No Clear Answers on When Homewood Mountain Resort Will Open

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.” …

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Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe Fund Announce the $19k Matching Challenge

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — 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 …

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Preparing for the Winter Wonderland at Lake Tahoe’s Ski Resorts

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 …

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Angela Hawse Presents ‘Small but Mighty’ at the Winter Speaker Series

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — 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 …

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World-Class Pickleball Event Returns to Sacramento Region

The 2025 Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) Sacramento Open is set to take place Feb. 26 through March 2, at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville

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Alpenglow Sports’ Lineup of Winter Events Continues With Winter Speaker Series #2 and Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — 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 …

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Boreal Mountain California Opens Friday

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. – 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 …

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Family Playland at Soda Springs

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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 …

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Placer Valley Tourism Becomes the Naming-Rights Sponsor of the Roseville Soccer Complex Under Construction in West Roseville

The 10 artificial-turf soccer fields facility opens in late 2025 and will generate $15 million annually to the Placer Valley economy. The Placer Valley Soccer Complex can also be used for flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, quadball as well …

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Comment on E-Bike Trail Usage

Gary Gleason | Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment and Draft Decision Notice for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system …

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Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to North Lake Tahoe for 6th Annual Screening

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports announced their sixth annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. The two-night programming, from November 1st-2nd 2024, will feature films that are thought-provoking, educational, and awe inspiring as they relate to themes …