Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Sports

The skiing crew of Ski for the Love has released its second film, “Home, Sick! Too Good to Leave,” shot entirely in the Tahoe Basin.

The 1930s was the breakout decade for alpine skiing in the United States, fueled by stiff leather boots, skis with metal edges, and, most importantly, mechanical rope tows.

“Weak Layers” is the newest ski movie to hit the hills. This female-driven ski comedy is co-written and directed by Katie Burrell and filmed around Tahoe.

Richard Bothwell hopes his new guidebook, “Light Tours of Tahoe,” will help others get out and have an A-plus day.

Of course, Santa takes a few runs when he’s visiting Tahoe for the holidays. Make the most of the season and enjoy all the festivities listed in the Tahoe Guide’s latest edition.

At Donner Pass, the era of modern skiing started in the 1920s when two brothers, Lincoln and James Hutchinson of Berkeley, introduced their friends to the sport.

Several new locally made ski films have been released. Follow the makers to find details on local shows and watch the trailers.

“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 and includes routes to minimize avalanche exposure.

Guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region can skip rental lines and have equipment delivered through Ski Butlers. The company is also donating 20% of fees for reservations made through the Tahoe Fund portal to support environmental projects.

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are delaying their opening date due to recent warm temperatures in the Tahoe region.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort has announced Ricky Newberry as its new vice president and general manager. Newberry has served as VP of mountain operations at Heavenly Mountain Resort since 2021.

Local makers are busy custom-crafting skis and boards. Moment, Praxis, Coalition Snow and TahoeLab are designing products for fun on the mountain.

Alpenglow Sports’ 18th annual winter speaker series kicks off with local freeskier Michelle Parker on Nov. 30 with her show “A Change in Perspective,” which documents her father’s battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.

The annual tradition sees the sports team reaffirm its “deep commitment to the incredible Sacramento community and create positive change,” said Sacramento Kings COO Matina Kolokotronis.

With the purchase of every lift ticket during the 2023-24 winter season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe skiers and riders will be able to add a $1 donation to the Tahoe Fund.

Plates for Powder, the 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.

Another sports team owner is buying into Douglas County as the owners of the Houston Rockets finalize the purchase of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Stateline.