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Palisades Tahoe hosts Stifel World Cup race (Gallery)

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.—Palisades Tahoe hosted 118 athletes from 26 countries—including nine athletes competing from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team—for the Stifel Palisades Cup this weekend, with huge crowds showing up to support the men's World Cup Giant Slalom and Slalom …

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South Tahoe High wrestlers place in State Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Three local high school wrestlers placed at the NIAA State Championships Friday, Feb. 16 in Bullhead City, Ariz.

Image caption: If there’s one thing Donald Trump supporters hate more than “liberal” San Francisco, it’s Taylor Swift. So they’re now 49ers fans for the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift Has San Francisco-Hating Trump Fans Rooting for the ’49ers

Taylor Swift is so hated by fans of Donald Trump, they’ve set aside their hatred of San Francisco to root for the ’49ers in the Super Bowl, because Swift’s boyfriend plays for their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Temporary SNOW Sports Museum at The Boatworks open every day

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Beneath the snow-capped mountains, visitors are invited to electronically open the front door to the temporary SNOW Sports Museum at The Boatworks and immerse themselves in ski history.

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Discount lift tickets benefit local schools

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Skiers and snowboarders can pre-purchase reduced-rate lift tickets valid at many North Lake Tahoe ski resorts through the Excellence in Education Skiing for Schools program. Tickets are on sale now.

Image caption: Former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican, will take a political debate stage for the first time Monday night, squaring off against three seasoned Democrats.
Schiff, Garvey Lead Senate Race Ahead of Monday's Big Debate

Former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey, a political rookie, faces off against veteran U.S. House members Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee in the first 2024 California Senate race debate Monday evening in Los Angeles.

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Palisades Tahoe: ‘Strange vibes’ day after deadly avalanche

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Vic DeMaio sits in his après chair in the Palisades Tahoe parking lot, warming up next to a propane powered fire and points to the opened trunk, "right here, I have my full-on airbag that I …

Image caption: Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey could become California' first Republican Senator elected since 1988.
Republican MLB Star Steve Garvey Rises in US Senate Race Poll

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Steve Garvey is running for Senate as a "moderate" Republican and could be the first GOP U.S. Senator from California in 35 years, if a new poll is any indication.

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Tips for dodging ski traffic jams, closed lots

Parking lots at Palisades Tahoe. | Palisades Tahoe
Your vacation plans likely don’t include spending hours sitting in long lines of traffic in icy and snowy conditions to get to your favorite ski resort, arriving only to be turned away …

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For the love of skiing: Ski for the Love releases second film

“Home, Sick!”
“Home, Sick!” | Jan. 4 | Olympic Valley Chapel
Local skiers claim what is perhaps the first attempted road gap jump in the South Shore this year and it features a view of Lake Tahoe in the background. …

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Historic ski clubs of Donner Pass, Part II: Modern ski clubs provide ski outings, comradery

Oakland Ski Club at Sugar Bowl opening, circa 1939. | Oakland Ski Club
The 1930s was the breakout decade for alpine skiing in the United States.
Stiff leather boots, skis with metal edges, European ski instructor and, most importantly, the …

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‘Weak Layers’ premieres: Tahoe’s female-driven ski comedy

Poster for “Weak Layers.” | Realization Films
“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 and on the slopes of Palisades Tahoe. …

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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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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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Ricky Newberry named Vice President, General Manager at Kirkwood Mountain Resort

KIRKWOOD, Calif. — Kirkwood Mountain Resort has announced Ricky Newberry as its new Vice President & General Manager, effective November 20. Newberry has served as VP of Mountain Operations at Heavenly Mountain Resort since 2021.  

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