Norden, CA – A three-event series designed for skiers and riders of varying ages, ability levels and interests, the Sugar Bowl Silver Belt Series presents a new kind of challenge. The events include a downhill event, an uphill touring event, and a banked slalom. Those who complete in all three events will earn a coveted Silver Belt buckle. “The Silver Belt Series was … Continue reading Sugar Bowl to Host Inaugural Silver Belt Series
Squaw Valley, CA – A ski patroller was killed this morning while conducting avalanche control work at Squaw Valley, in California near Lake Tahoe. Joe Zuiches, 42, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday on the Gold Coast Ridge at Squaw Valley, according to a statement released by the resort. A resident of Olympic Valley and a … Continue reading Avalanche Control Kills Squaw Valley Ski Patroller
Wrightwood, CA – With another week remaining in January’s national Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, and all of the snow that’s been falling on southern California’s mountains this week, what’s better than learning to ski or ride, two for the price of one? Guests at Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood can purchase two midweek, … Continue reading Learn to Ski or Ride in Southern California Two-for-One
Denver, CO – With the Christmas holiday season and the month of December now officially in the books, many western mountain lodging properties have much to cheer about according to the most recent data released by Denver-based DestiMetrics. As of Dec. 31, while actual occupancy for the month of December at 30,000 rooms sampled at ski resorts … Continue reading Booking Pace Slows at Western Ski Resorts
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. on Friday reported a 13.2% slide in skier visits at the company’s North American destination ski resorts. The data, which compares the beginning of the ski season through January 8, 2017 to the equivalent prior year period through January 10, 2016, encompasses results from: Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; … Continue reading Skier Visits Down 13.2% at Vail Resorts
Squaw Valley, CA – We’ve spent much time this month sharing stories of the ridiculous amount of snow that’s been falling in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Now, a 45-year record has fallen as well. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows officials told us this afternoon that the 15 feet of snow that has fallen at the resort at Lake Tahoe since … Continue reading 15 Feet of January Snowfall Breaks 45-Year Record
Lake Tahoe, CA – A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until Wednesday in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, followed by a Winter Storm Warning until Thursday. In the meantime, the region’s ski resorts are working to dig out and get lifts spinning. “Due to the high snowfall rate, there is … Continue reading PHOTOS: Astonishing Snow Totals Stack Up in the Sierra
