Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows takes top spot among 20 ski areas nominated in North America
Out of the 20 resorts nominated by a panel of pro skiers and snowboarders, USA Today and 10Best announced that their readers have selected Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows as the winner of the 2016 Readers’ Choice Poll for ‘Best Ski Resort’. “Our team is thrilled to be recognized as the USA Today and 10Best Readers’ […]
Deal struck for gondola connection between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC today announced it has reached an agreement with the owner of private land located between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows to create a base-to-base gondola connection between the two iconic mountains. The gondola would make it easy for skiers and riders to explore both mountains with a single lift ticket […]
Surf’s up at Lake Tahoe, thanks to big storm
The snow ski season is supposed to be underway, but surfers paddled out on Lake Tahoe, taking advantage of the high winds and big waves brought by the big storm that began pummeling the northern part of the state on Thursday. Some waves were as high as 7 feet, according to the National Weather Service. […]
Squaw and Alpine to offer passholders free skiing at Sugar Bowl for 2014-15
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have partnered with Sugar Bowl to give their passholders skiing privileges at Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge Cross Country for the 2014-15 season. The partnership represents a new era as independent resorts continue to partner to offer incredible value for their season passholders. The new partnership with Sugar Bowl gives […]
West Shore Café and Inn: New menu, bar, cocktails & s’mores
FOR YEARS, the West Shore Café and Inn in Homewood has been a magical summer destination, complete with boat valets. Now the café is becoming a popular spot for après ski. You can ski Homewood, walk across the street and enjoy lakefront après in style. Look out the floor-to-ceiling windows while you sip a winter […]
Tahoe-Truckee ski areas expect new snow this week
The Tahoe-Truckee ski areas are doing a “snow dance” for this week, when new snow and cold air is expected to come into the area. The cold air is also welcome because it will clear the way for lots of snowmaking. “A major weather pattern change will occur early this week as a strong cold […]
Video: New Warren Miller ski film “Ticket to Ride” being shown in Tahoe and Grass Valley this month
Warren Miller’s Ticket To Ride Official Trailer from Warren Miller Entertainment on Vimeo. “With the World Premiere of Ticket to Ride less than 65 days away, Warren Miller Entertainment reveals the official trailer for its 64th annual feature film. Fans of the legendary film series can now preview Ticket to Ride at warrenmiller.com,” according to […]