Sierra-At-Tahoe Lavishing in Fresh Powder But Strong Winds Will Effect Lifts Today Sierra-At-Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe, Ca – January 17, 2019 – Blizzard Warnings, High winds, Near impossible travel conditions Yesterday in the Sierra, has left its mark and dropped over 3 feet of snow on Sierra-At Tahoe Ski resort off HWY 50. This … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows App users can qualify for an all-inclusive Canadian heli-skiing trip [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Dec. 21, 2018–New this season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is upping the ante on its app-based vertical challenge contest. Bragging rights among friends is great, and a heli-skiing adventure is even greater. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer … Read more
Kids ages 3-7 in group and private lessons have new parks to explore and learn Olympic Valley, Calif. – Dec. 12, 2018 – New Burton Riglet Parks made their debut today at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Little shredders got their first turns in at the Riglet Park at the Squaw Kids designated learning area, while the park at … Read more
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows and Northstar California Gear Up for Winter Operations with Winter Park and Ride Program Truckee, Calif. – Dec. 11, 2018-Weekend park and ride service to local ski resorts will soon be coming to Truckee, offering guests the option to help reduce congestion, ditch the car … Read more
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Updated September 22, 2022 – The Annual Aviation Round Up kicks off October 1-2 in Minden, NV. highlighted this year are the Blue Angels Sierra REC Magazine, September 23, 2022 – The Carson Valley is known around the world for its flight friendly air conditions for glider pilots. Home to adventure lifestyle flying community, the … Read more
Alpenglow Expeditions to offer $99 “Local’s Special” for month of October Olympic Valley, Calif. OCT. 12, 2018 – Alpenglow Expeditions, a North Lake Tahoe area-based guide service, opened Tahoe’s only Via Ferrata, located on Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort. On Monday, October 1, Alpenglow Expeditions’ experienced team of AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) trained guides … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine, October 7, 2018 – SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fall Fish Festival will take place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center this Saturday and Sunday, October 6 – 7, 2018. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located on SR Highway 89, three miles north of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Hosted … Read more
Dunk The Fire Chief at This Family Friendly Lake Tahoe Event LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it’s a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire … Read more
Obstacle Racing’s Main Event to Draw more than 15,000 Athletes to North Lake Tahoe for the Spartan World Championship this weekend, Sport’s Best Competitors Battling for more than $125,000 in Cash Prizes Lake Tahoe, CA (September 27, 2018) – Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race (OCR) and endurance brand, released the schedule for the 2018 Spartan … Read more
Saturday In Alpine County California is Filled With Some of The Worlds Most Daring Riders Sierra Rec Magazine – Alpine County Ca, July 2018 – Here we are on the eve of the 2018 Death Ride in Alpine County Ca, and as I sit here planning my alternative route in the morning for my hiking adventure in … Read more
Squaw Valley, Calif. –The U.S. Forest Service and Placer County have released the draft Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Base-to-Base Gondola Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS/ EIR is now available online at: https://www.squawalpinegondola-eis.com https://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/communitydevelopment/envcoordsvcs/eir/squawvalleygondolaproject. Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC. has proposed a base-to-base gondola project connecting Alpine Meadows and Squaw … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking comments on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed management of 1,083 acres of National Forest System lands off the Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) above Incline Village, Nevada. Comments will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of the … Read more
Ron Cohen, Deputy General Counsel at Alterra Mountain Company, to serve in the interim while search begins for new President & COO Sierra Rec Magazine – Olympic Valley, Calif. – April 12, 2018 – Following eight years at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Andy Wirth has announced plans to retire and step down from the position of … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the wilderness? Are you committed to preserving its’ breathtaking beauty? Do you love working with people and spending time in the outdoors? Can you match your motive for volunteering to the mission and priorities of the Forest Service? Most importantly, do you have the time, willingness and dedication … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in numerous locations around Lake Tahoe. Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service operations will take place on Brockway Summit above Kings Beach, from … Read more
Achieve Tahoe to Host Annual ‘Ability Celebration & Winter Ski Festival’ for Veterans with Disabilities From Across the Country Sierra Rec Magazine – Alpine Meadows, Calif., Jan. 9, 2018 – Achieve Tahoe, a leading provider of winter and summer adaptive sports instruction for adults and children with disabilities, will host the “Ability Celebration & Winter Ski Festival,” … Read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Receives Seven Inches of New Snow [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 27, 2017 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows received another seven inches of new snow on the upper mountain, bringing the November snow total to 50 inches. With November snowfall averaging 36 inches over the past 45 years, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is currently … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine- November 30, 2017 – Christmas tree permits in the Lake Tahoe Basin are sold out as of Friday, November 24, 2017. On November 13, 2,250 permits were issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No additional permits will be authorized for this season. Permits may still be available in locations outside of the … Read more
Support The Lifestyle And Ski Free TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – November 1, 2017 Ski season is almost here, and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada can receive free lift tickets to one of eight Tahoe resorts participating in the … Read more
Christmas Tree Permits to be Available for Purchase on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts Beginning Nov. 1 SPARKS, NV. – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, … Read more
Well, they did it! MT. Rose opened today for skiing on Nevada Day and Halloween weekend. Winter Season is officially here. How about you, are you itching to get on the slope? So cool that Mt Rose, Our Tallest Ski Mountain in the area, to get open early. The resort is open 8an to 12 … Read more
US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Unit Celebrates the Completion Of New Observation Deck Made Possible in Partnership With Local Leadership Sierra Rec Magazine ~ South Lake Tahoe , October 6, 2016 – The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Unit celebrated with community leaders from around Lake Tahoe the grand opening of the Taylor Creek observation … Read more
Popular wine festival returns to support “Can Do” Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Sierra Rec Magazine – Events – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] August 22, 2017 – The Village at Squaw Valley continues its longstanding tradition of raising a glass to Labor Day weekend with the 29th Annual Alpen Wine Fest. A favorite festival for locals and visitors alike, wine enthusiasts at … Read more
Annual battle featuring epic proportions of music and meat to benefit the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Sept. 15th, 2017 Sierra Rec Magazine Events – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] August 31, 2017 – This September, The Village at Squaw Valley will host a battle of epic proportions–Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings–with five restaurants and five bands facing off for … Read more
Surrounded with sun-drenched views of Lake Tahoe, this mountain top playground offers activities and dining for all ages Sierra Rec Magazine, Olympic Valley Ca, Aug 1, 2017 – The High Camp Experience at Squaw Valley sweeps visitors from 6,200’ to 8,200’ via the Aerial Tram, soaring over 550-feet above creeks, waterfalls, forests and the iconic Tram Face. At … Read more
Mountain top Gold Coast Revival concert series pays tribute to 1991 show with the Jerry Garcia Band Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 5, 2017 – Freedom Fest, a celebration of the historic 2016-17 winter season over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, will feature four days of free music on two stages, hot tub parties, … Read more
7th Lake Tahoe Bird Festival Sunday, June 25th at Taylor Creek, Lake Tahoe SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. — As part of the Wild Tahoe Weekend, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host the seventh annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival … Read more
A FAMILY SUMMER ADVENTURE KICKS OFF AT NORTHSTAR RESORT TRUCKEE, Calif. – May 26, 2017 – Northstar California Resort kicks-off summer 2017 by providing premier mountain biking, golfing and family activities at Lake Tahoe. Whether escaping with the kids or retreating with girlfriends, the smell of roasting s’mores isn’t far behind. Northstar Bike Park … Read more
HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN TO DEBUT SILVER RUSH ZIP LINE TOUR IN LAKE TAHOE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Summer, 2017 – New this season at Epic Discovery, the 4,159-foot Silver Rush Zip Line flies guests from tree to tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the high desert of the Carson Valley, Silver … Read more
Fallen Leaf Lake Campground to Open May 12th with Limited Access Lake Tahoe, May 3, 2017 – Forest Service campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe Basin are scheduled to open May 12, 2017. However, campgrounds on the West Shore still have a large amount of snow at lake level, which will delay their opening. Meeks Bay … Read more
WANDERLUST RETURNS TO SQUAW VALLEY, CA, JULY 20-23 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 19, 2017 – Wanderlust, producers of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world returns to Squaw Valley, CA for an unforgettable, four-day retreat. Located at the beautiful Squaw Valley resort, Wanderlust gathers a unique combination of yoga, music, speakers and outdoor adventure to create … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows offering youth spring training camps, set alongside some of the world’s best skiers and riders [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Apr. 12, 2017 – With more than 57 feet of cumulative snowfall to date, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is primed to once again host Tahoe’s longest season, with spring operations lasting into June and on July … Read more
Highway 89 Emerald Bay Road and Interstate 80 are open without restrictions. All roads are accessible to Lake Tahoe. Mar. 8, 2017 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 680 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety … Read more
Audi FIS Ski World Cup Squaw Valley Hosts the 2017 World Cup March 9-12, 2017 by placing the long history and reputation of the famed Red Dog Run up against the world’s best in Alpine Skiing. This is an exciting week in Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley as the world comes to watch the best … Read more
Dustbowl Revival, Rusted Root and HoneyHoney to play free concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively David Garibaldi returns to Squaw Valley to perform at Thursday Community Kickoff Race viewing, fireworks, bib draw, F-18 fly overs, poster signing, parade, welcome party, California Way and Vendor Village all free to the public Olympic Valley, Calif., March … Read more
Premium 48-Passenger Amador Stage Lines Coach Buses will run regularly from Truckee Tahoe Airport and Tahoe City Transit Center 6am — 9:30pm on March 10 & 11 • Carpooling incentivized with POW Parking, free premium parking for vehicles with four or more passengers [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Feb. 28, 2017 – As the 2017 Audi FIS … Read more
Squaw Valley, Calif. – January 24, 2017 – UPDATE 11:00 AM – Joe Zuiches, a 42 year-old resident of Olympic Valley and a member of the Squaw Valley professional ski patrol since 2012, was killed in a fatal incident at 8:35 AM this morning during avalanche control activities. The incident, which occurred at the top … Read more
