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New resources for Tahoe backcountry skiers, riders, seasoned and new

Richard Bothwell speaks loudly, so he can be heard over the howling wind and gives the conditions report for the day, capping it off with "A-plus," he says . It's always an A-plus day on the snow, unless there's free …

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Festive holiday season in Tahoe

Of course, Santa takes a few runs when he’s visiting Tahoe for the holidays. Make the most of your holiday season in Tahoe and enjoy all the festivities for months to come. Read our Tahoe Music, Events and Festivals Guide …

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Historic ski clubs of Donner Pass, Part I: Hutchinson, Clair Tappan lodges built

Alpine skiers schuss Lincoln Peak, circa 1932. | Donner Summit Historical Society
When it comes to the earliest concentration of ski facilities and uphill rope tow operations in the Tahoe Sierra, Donner Summit was the leader of the pack. Conveniently …

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New ski flicks debut

“Home, Sick!”
Several new locally made ski films have recently debuted. Follow the makers to find details on local shows and watch the trailers.
“Home, Sick!”
Ski For The Love has upcoming showings of its new film “Home, Sick!” on …

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Backcountry ski guide released

Light Tours of Tahoe
“Light Tours of Tahoe, California + Nevada” has been released detailing 64 backcountry routes in the Tahoe region by guide and avalanche educator Richard Bothwell. The guidebook is accessible to a range of skiers and riders …

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Ski Butlers brings snow sport equipment to customers, donates portion of fees to Tahoe Fund

TAHOE CITY, Calf. – This winter, guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region can skip the rental lines and have equipment delivered directly to their door through Ski Butlers. The rental delivery company is also donating 20% of …

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Cross-country coach Austin Angell coaches three generations of runners

It's rare that someone, not only has an impact on one young person's life, but then goes on to mentor three generations of that person's family.

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Heavenly, Northstar delay opening date

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are delaying their opening date due to recent warm temperatures in the Tahoe region. 

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Locally made skis, boards

Jen Gurecki with Coalition Skis. | Coalition Snow
Is another epic season in store for Tahoe? According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, the coming winter has a 75 percent chance of a strong El Niño (read Mark McLaughlin’s story …

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Michelle Parker kicks off speaker series

Michelle Parker | Aaron Blatt
Alpenglow Sports’ 18th Annual Winter Speaker Series kicks off with local freeskier Michelle Parker on Nov. 30 with her show “A Change in Perspective.” The show, which documents her father’s battle with dementia and Parkinson’s, …

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Lake Tahoe Lakers under new management, leading to solid beginning of season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – United States Premier Hockey League team, the Lake Tahoe Lakers are trailblazing through the beginning of their 2023/24 season. Under new management and a new roster of team players, the hockey team is eager to …

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Palisades Tahoe team member dies after snowmobile accident

The California Highway Patrol says Homewood resident Brian Gimbert was pronounced dead at an area hospital after a collision involving a snowmobile at Palisades Tahoe this morning, Nov. 9, 2023.

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Kings Announce the 22nd Annual Season of Doing Good

The Sacramento Kings Give Back to Those in NeedOriginal article published at Granite Bay Mirror

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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe offers guests new way to give back to the Tahoe environment

RENO, Nev. – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is giving skiers and riders a new way to give back and help improve the Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. With the purchase of every lift ticket during the 2023-24 winter season, …

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Ski or ride free at Tahoe resorts with purchase of Lake Tahoe license plate

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – ‘Plates for Powder,' the annual program that offers free skiing and riding opportunities to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate is back again for the 2023-24 winter season. Proceeds from plate sales and renewals …

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Tahoe City’s Bahrke to be inducted into ski hall of fame

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. — Shannon Bahrke still remembers riding a double chair to the top of KT-22 as a kid.

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SNOW Museum completes Environmental Impact Report; Launches fundraiser with Travis Ganong

Over the summer, the Sierra Nevada Olympic & Winter Sports Museum completed an Environmental Impact Report, which assess potential impacts and mitigation measures associated with the Museum's construction and operation in the County Park at the entrance to Olympic Valley. …

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