Monday, May 20, 2013

Mark your calendars and spend Memorial Day Weekend
at beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Memorial Day is Opening Day at the Lake and signals the first days of summer with deck opening parties, bike trails being open, boat launching and more. Ride your bike, carpool, or kayak your way around the North and West Shore.

Check out the calendar of events, then, get it stamped at the locations listed and be entered to win one of dozens of prizes.

10 stamps earns you instant prizes at participating businesses.
15 stamps gets you into the raffle for your chance at great prizes including gift certificates, lodging, dining, free kayak & paddleboard rentals, spa treatments and a whole lot more!
Easy and fun, right? It's your weekend to discover and explore Lake Tahoe. So, come up and enjoy, and see what you can win!

Tahoe West Shore Association. P.O. Box 884, Homewood, CA 96141

Friday, May 17, 2013

Wanderlust and Squaw Valley Join Forces on New Yoga Studio at Birthplace of Iconic Festival

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 16, 2013 – Squaw Valley and Wanderlust are proud to announce the planned opening of the resort’s new yoga studio, Wanderlust Yoga Squaw Valley. The new studio is an extension of the longstanding partnership between Wanderlust and Squaw Valley. Squaw was the original birthplace of the Wanderlust Festival, which has now expanded to seven locations around the world. The new studio, which will be the only full-time yoga studio in the valley, is slated to open on First Street in The Village at Squaw Valley in late June 2013.

“The Wanderlust brand is truly among the preeminent brands in yoga with an ever growing presence well beyond yoga. We’re proud to be the origination of the now global Wanderlust Festival and this dedicated yoga studio space is a natural, exciting extension of our partnership with Wanderlust,” said Andy Wirth president and CEO of Squaw Valley. “We see this relationship coupled with our recent alliance with Ironman as one more progressive step towards Squaw Valley becoming the region’s epicenter of health, wellness athletic development and training.”

The studio plans to open six days a week with a variety of classes including Hatha, Vinyasa and Iyengar - ranging from beginner through high-level instructor training. Unique to Squaw, some classes will incorporate its extraordinary landscape, taking the practice outside on the mountain as well as classes that will start in the studio and wrap-up with a hike, bike ride, run, swim in Lake Tahoe or, come winter, skiing and riding on the mountain.

“Squaw Valley’s breathtaking mountain scenery and positive energy makes for a truly unique and inspiring place to practice yoga,” said Heather Cooley, Squaw Valley’s coordinator for the new studio. “Wanderlust Yoga Squaw Valley’s ability to do what no other studio can do with our outdoor landscape makes us different from every other yoga studio both locally and nationally.”

Through, Squaw’s partnership with Wanderlust, the studio will be able to offer classes taught by some of the most recognized yoga instructors both regionally and nationally. Wanderlust and Squaw Valley will also be working together to host several two to three day retreats incorporating yoga, activities and accommodations.

“Wanderlust's core mission is to create community around yoga & mindful living,” said Wanderlust co-founder, Jeff Krasno. “The opportunity to do this on a 365-day basis in Wanderlust's birthplace is beyond exciting. The integration of a first-class yoga program with all of the outdoor activities and natural beauty of Squaw Valley will create a totally unique experience for local residents and guests.”

In the style of the Wanderlust Festival’s vibrant fusion of yoga and music, Squaw’s new Wanderlust yoga studio will feature a full sound system to be used for some yoga sessions as well as for monthly live music in the studio. Wanderlust Yoga Squaw Valley will host its grand opening party during this summer’s Wanderlust Festival, coming to Squaw Valley July 18-21.

The Wanderlust Yoga Squaw Valley studio is the third of three Wanderlust yoga studios. The first opened in Austin in spring 2012, followed by a studio in Montreal in early 2013.



Danny Davis shows us how it's done in Main Park.

Fantastic Spring Skiing in Mammoth!
The Spring skiing in Mammoth is incredible! Conditions are fun with soft spring snow, temperatures in the 60s, light winds and partly cloudy skies.

For the weekend we expect chairs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 23 and the Upper and Lower Panoramana Gondola to run. Please note that Chair 11 has been closed for the season, there currently is no beginner terrain available. For the latest updates on lift status please visit MammothMountain.com, download our apps for Android and iPhone or text LIFT to 33233.

Memorial day is just around the corner. Join us in Mammoth, where you can ski, golf and mountain bike in one day for only $99. Take the challenge to enjoy two seasons in one weekend. Log on to MammothMountain.com for the details.

Friday, May 10, 2013

TAHOE SUPER PASS EXTENDED

Hello Friends and Partners:



We have extended the Tahoe Super Pass deadline to May 30! Same price, same great benefits and more time to purchase. We wanted to use this additional time to provide more information on the benefits package as well as our planned capital improvements.



Attached are banners for your use. More information can be found at www.tahoesuperpass.com.



Prices start at just $479 and complete benefits can be viewed here including access to Sierra-at-Tahoe, free and discounted lift tickets to Whistler Blackomb and much more.



We have finalized our capital improvement plans for the 2013/2014 season as part of the ongoing Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Renaissance bringing our completed and planned investments to over $47 million including new lifts, significantly improved snow making, better terrain parks and major base lodge, Village at Squaw Valley rooms and facility renovations. We plan to invest over $8 million dollars in advance of the 2013/2014 winter season including:



-Continued improvement and expansion of the snowmaking system so that we can offer more snow sooner

-New snowcats to further improve the quality and quantity of grooming

-A new yoga studio in the Village and the opening of a home furnishing store

-Continuing improvement of our terrain parks including many new features

-Village at Squaw Valley guest room renovations

-New on mountain signage



As always, thank you for your partnership and for sharing this information with your audience.



Sincerely,

Christine

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

U.S. Alpine Championships Returning to Squaw Valley in 2014

Media images available at http://ussa.smugmug.com/Alpine/Alpine-2012-13/13-NV-US-Alpine-Champs-Squaw/28490413_kP56nb.

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 23, 2013 – Following an incredibly successful Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships that brought thousands of fans to Squaw Valley this spring, the annual event is returning to the 1960 Olympic Mountain to close the 2014 Olympic Winter Games season. The March 19-23 championships will feature Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA), Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) and Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO) and serve as a celebration of the 2014 U.S. Ski Team in addition to hundreds of aspiring Olympians from U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association club programs across the country.

HIGHLIGHTS

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced that the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will return to Squaw Valley for the second straight season.
The March 19-23, 2014 event will serve as a celebration of the Olympic season featuring members of the 2014 Olympic season like hopefuls Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA), Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) and Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO).
Squaw Valley hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games the 2002 U.S. Alpine Championships and the 2013 event with thousands of fans flooding Olympic Valley during the five-day championships.
The U.S. Championships are a culmination of the ski racing year which brings together the U.S. Ski Team and hundreds of young athletes from U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association club programs from across the country.

QUOTES

Bill Marolt, USSA President and CEO
The Squaw Valley community has produced some of the greatest Olympic skiers in history like Julia Mancuso, Tamara McKinney and Jimmie Heuga. That legacy helped bring out some of the biggest crowds in the history of the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships last spring. I have no doubt they will come out again to welcome home our 2014 Olympic Team from Sochi and cheer the best USSA club athletes in the country during our annual celebration of ski racing.

Julia Mancuso, Squaw Valley, Olympic Champion
It's great to get to race at my home mountain and it's awesome to have Squaw's support for ski racing. They did an exceptional job this season, so I definitely look forward to some more great races on home snow after the Olympics.

Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley, President and CEO
We are thrilled and honored to be hosting the U.S. Alpine Championships at Squaw Valley for a second year. We had a hugely successful event this year but will be offering even more programming in 2014 as we welcome our American Olympians home from Sochi with a community-wide celebration honoring athletes across the winter disciplines.

Michelle Peterson, Nature Valley, Associate Marketing Director
After this year’s successful event, we are excited that the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will be returning to Squaw Valley next spring. Being able to celebrate the close of ski season at beautiful Squaw Valley will be a truly special experience.


Friday, April 19, 2013

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

Mountain of Strings Brings Yonder Mountain String Band and the Del McCoury Band to Squaw Valley on Sunday, April 28

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 19, 2013 – The Mountain of Strings concert featuring Yonder Mountain String Band, Del McCoury Band and Tony Furtado comes to Squaw Valley on Sunday, April 28. The all-ages show will take place at the base of the mountain in an outdoor tent in front of the Olympic Village Lodge (also known as OVL or the Squaw Valley Conference Center) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert is presented by Devildog Productions, the Crystal Bay Club Casino and Pet Projects Presents.

Concertgoers can ski and ride the morning at Alpine Meadows before heading over to the show at Squaw. Though the last day of skiing at Squaw Valley will be April 21, Alpine Meadows will be open for skiing and riding 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. The free Squaw Alpine Express shuttle will be running between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows every day that the lifts are spinning.

“With big names in bluegrass like Del McCoury and Yonder Mountain String Band coming to Squaw, I can’t imagine a better way to end another great season of skiing, riding and après parties,” said Sean Kristl, Squaw Valley’s event manager. “This show will be a guaranteed good time after our final morning of spring skiing.”

Headlining the show, Yonder Mountain String Band is an American progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado. Composed of Dave Johnston, Jeff Austin, Ben Kaufmann, and Adam Aijala, the band has released five studio albums and several live recordings to date.

The Del McCoury Band is a bluegrass band. Originally Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass, the band went through a number of changes until the 1980s when the band solidified its line-up, by adding McCoury's sons Ronnie and Robbie on mandolin and banjo, respectively. American banjo player Tony Furtado will be performing as the show's opening act.

Tickets for the Mountain of Strings concert are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets are available at www.cbc.tickets.musictoday.com/CrystalBayCasino/calendar.aspx. VIP tickets are available for $65 and include access to a private area inside OVL, no host bar, free appetizers, limited edition event poster and VIP after party with live music from Lonsesome Locomotive.

Prior to Sunday’s show at Squaw Valley, the Crystal Bay Club is hosting the Mountain of Strings Pre-Party with the Dead Winter Carpenters and the Travelin’ McCourys in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room. Tickets for this event are also available at www.cbc.tickets.musictoday.com/CrystalBayCasino/calendar.aspx.



Sunday, April 14, 2013

LAST REPORT FOR THE 2012 AND 2013 SEASON

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will be operating the Tram, Funitel and 3 lifts, at EL 8200; they will operate 6 lifts and 2 parks. Lift operations will close for the season on April 28th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is open with 6 lifts, and 2 parks.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN should have 24 lifts in operation today. They have 1 park and 1 ½ pipes.

SUGAR BOWL Gondola plus 4 lifts plus l park open today. Sugar Bowl will close for the season this afternoon.

ROYAL GORGE CROSS COUNTRY now closed for the season.

HEAVENLY access via the Gondola, Tram, with 14 lifts scheduled today, along with 4 parks and the ½ pipe is now open. Heavenly will close today.

KIRKWOOD 6 lifts scheduled, they have 3 parks, their cross country area is closed.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT will operate 3 lifts for day skiing, ½ pipe till 4 PM. The tubing park is open from 10 AM until 4 PM. Boreal will close for the season today.

SODA SPRINGS closed for the season.

MT ROSE lift operation today should be 5 lifts; Mt Rose will close for the season on April 21.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 7 lifts with 5 parks in operation today, X/C 2 Trails with 9 K of M/G track. They will close for the season this afternoon.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 6 lifts in operation today, along with 4 parks. Sierra will close for the season tonight.

TAHOE DONNER closed for the season.

DIAMOND PEAK is closed for the season.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN is closed for the season.

DONNER SKI RANCH is closed for the season.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6AM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY; TEMPRATURES WERE IN HIGH 20’S TO THE MID 30’S. THE WIND WAS 10 TO 25 MPH, WITH SOME HIGHER GUSTS OVER THE PEAKS AND RIDGES. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE MG FIRM PACKED POWDER, SKIER FIRM PACKED POWDER SOFTENING WITH THE RAISEING TEMPRATURE TO CORN SNOW. THERE ARE OBSTICLES BOTH MARKED AND UNMARKED, WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

THIS WILL BE MY LAST REPORT FOR THE 2012 AND 2013 SEASON, LOOK FOR THIS REPORT IN THE FALL OF 2013.