Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Spring Skiing at its Best, sunscreen and eyeprotection.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. The Billy Dutton Uphill is coming on April 12th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL Gondola along with 7 lifts scheduled for today.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 3 lifts for day skiing

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 13 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 6 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 49Trails with 102K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE closed today.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed Spring Conditions Firm Pack, off the groomed runs hard pack softening with raising temperatures and corn snow. For the best surface conditions follow the sun. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures in the mid 20’s; the winds were 0 to 15 MPH.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Less wind this morning, however they are from an Easternly Direction, and cold. Don't forget sunblock and eye protection.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts; the wind was 10 to 25 MPH from the East. The Billy Dutton Uphill is coming on April 12th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today. The winds on top this morning were 60 MPH from the ENE.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL no report this morning.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 15 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 6 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 49Trails with 102K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 110K of track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed Spring Conditions Firm Pack softening with raising temperatures and corn snow. For the best surface conditions follow the sun. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures in the high teen’s to the mid 00’s; the winds were 0 to 25 MPH, depending where you are, with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Strong Winds this Morning

20TH ANNUAL BILLY DUTTON UPHILL RACE SET FOR APRIL 12, 2009
Tim Dutton, Grandson of the late Billy Dutton, wins the North American Freeskiing Championships today, defeating the top big mountain skiers on the continent*
[Squaw Valley USA] March 21, 2009 - Each spring hundreds of Nordic skiers, snowshoers, and fit bodies race up the mountain in the Annual Billy Dutton Uphill, in honor of late local luminary, Billy Dutton. The original “run what ya brung” uphill race is an uphill answer to the famous ‘Chinese Downhill’ of the 70’s. Starting from the bottom of KT-22, the race course climbs 2000 vertical feet over 3.2 miles to High Camp, el. 8200’. This Easter Sunday, April 12, marks the 20th Annual Billy Dutton Uphill at Squaw Valley USA.

The Billy Dutton Uphill race is open to Nordic skiers, snowshoers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Registration for the April 12th race begins at 7 am in the Olympic Plaza, and the race starts at 8 am at the Funitel. The $20 entry fee includes a tee shirt and goodie bag and proceeds benefit the Tahoe Nordic Race Scholarship Programs. Prizes are awarded to the top finishers in all age categories.

The always smiling Billy Dutton helped establish the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue (TNSR) in 1976, based on his passion for cross country skiing and his vast knowledge of the Tahoe Basin and the surrounding backcountry. “Bill was our strongest skier. I was always sure to be with the likes of him when we teamed up on searches,” says Doug Read, Dutton friend and fellow original member of TNSR.

Read recounts the time when Dutton herringboned eight miles up and out of a canyon near Diamond Crossing, carrying a hurt woman on his back to safety and recovery. “All he asked was if I would carry his poles,” recalls Read. “He was the type who made our community such a wonderful place to live.” It has been two decades since Billy Dutton passed away, but his spirit lives on through the Annual Billy Dutton Uphill, and through his wife, children, and grandchildren.

*Dutton’s grandson, 21-year old Tim Dutton shocked his big-name competitors today (Mar 21) by taking 1st place at the North American Freeskiing Championships. Like Billy, Tim Dutton is known for his smile and skiing prowess.

This Event is being held at SQUAW VALLEY USA.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

The best Spring Day of the Season so far.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 10 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 13 lifts; my favorite spot for the spring is now open, the Pool, Spa and Umbrella Bar. The Half Pipe Finials today at 12:30 PM. At the Supper Pipe on Riviera. .

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 11 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL they will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 10 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing; Night skiing will end for the season tonight.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 17 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 8 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 44Trails with 91K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed powder to Spring Conditions Firm Pack softening with raising temperatures and corn snow. For the best surface conditions follow the sun. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were 0 to 15 MPH.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Great Spring Day

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 6 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 12 lifts with one on standby for a total of l3. The Mogul Finials today at 12:30 PM.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 9 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL they will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing; the winds this morning were as high as 28 MPH. Night skiing will end for the season Saturday March 28th.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled. Winds were as high as 28 MPH.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 42Trails with 102K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed powder to Spring Conditions Firm Pack softening with raising temperatures and corn snow. For the best surface conditions follow the sun. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the low 30’s; the winds were 5 to 15 MPH with some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

CORN SNOW NOW!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 6 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting today.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL they will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing. Night skiing will end for the season March 28th.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 42Trails with 102K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed powder to Spring Conditions Firm Pack softening with raising temperatures and corn snow. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to overcast depending where you are; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were 5 to 15 MPH with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

A BEAUTFUL SPRING DAY, DON'T FORGET YOUR SUNSCREEN, EYE PROTECTION AND SHORTS!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 6 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 80K of track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL they will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with 46T 86K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE closed today.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions Machine groomed powder to Spring Conditions Firm Pack softening with raising temperatures. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the low teens to the mid 20’s; the winds were 5 to 15 MPH with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

A blue sky spring day, sunscreen and eyeprotection a must! .

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 6 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 6 lifts for today the winds on top were 25MPH.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with on going grooming.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL they will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 13 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER they will operate 3 lifts and XC is open with on going grooming.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE closed today.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions some powder left and Machine groomed powder and skier packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the low teens to the mid 20’s; the winds were 5 to 15 MPH with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Sun is back, with spring returning

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 6 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 12 lifts. They received 10 to 14” of new snow. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 6 lifts for today, with 10 to 14” of new snow; the winds on top were 25MPH.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with on going grooming. They received 12 to 20” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 23 lifts expected for today, new snow of 14”.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled, new snow fall of 14”.

SUGAR BOWL received 12 to 14” of new snow and will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts. They received 16 to 23” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing. Boreal received 12” of new snow, along with Soda Springs.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE received a trace of new snow; 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 16 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of groomed trails. They received 11 to 13” of fresh snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 6 lifts for today, with 19 to 33” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER received 12 to 15” of new snow, they are operating 3 lifts and XC is open with on going grooming.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today. Diamond Peak received 1” of new snow; it was snowing lightly this morning.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts, with 18 to 24” of new snow.

ROYAL GORGE 50 Trails with 120K of track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today, with 12” of new snow.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions fresh powder surface and Machine groomed powder along with broken powder and skier packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy; the temperatures in the mid single digits to the low 20’s; the winds were 5 to 15 MPH with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Winter is back with over a foot of fresh powder!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel are on hold with 10 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 13 lifts all on hold. They received 15 to 22” of new snow. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 12 lifts for today, with 16 to 22” of new snow; the winds on top were 47MPH.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts with 1 additional lift on hold; XC area is open with on going grooming. They received 121 to 16” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today, the winds average 55 MPH, new snow of 9”.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled, new snow fall of 12”.

SUGAR BOWL received 12 to 18” of new snow and will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 12 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts with one on wind hold. They received 14 to 20” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing. Boreal received 13 to 18” of new snow, along with Soda Springs.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE received 12 to 15” of new snow; 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 16 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with on going grooming. They received 13 to 16” of fresh snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 12 lifts for today, with 11 to 16” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER received 12 to 15” of new snow, they are operating 3 lifts and XC is open with on going grooming.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today. Diamond Peak received 8 to 16” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts, with 10 to 16” of new snow.

ROYAL GORGE no report today.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today, with 13 to 18” of new snow.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions fresh powder surface and Machine groomed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was cloudy with snow showers heavy at times; the temperatures in the low 20’s to the mid 20’s; the winds were 15 to 35 MPH with higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

It was a short Spring, another storm due today and tonight.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 11 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 14 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 11lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts expected for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 12 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation 3 and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled granular surface turning to spring conditions with raising temperatures, skier/rider hard packed snow softening with raising temperatures. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to mostly cloudy; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were light 5 to 15 MPH. However this should change as the storm moves in the wind should increase, and get gusty in the range of 20 to 45 MPH with higher gusts.

Friday, March 20, 2009

SPRING IS HERE!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 13 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation 3 and XC has 46 trails with 85 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface turning to spring conditions with raising temperatures, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the high 30’s; the winds were light 5 to 15 MPH.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

It's almost spring sunglasses and sunscreen a must.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation 3 and XC has 46 trails with 85 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE has 50 trails with 120K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface turning to spring like with raising temperatures, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the high 30’s; the winds were light 5 to 15 MPH.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Spring is just around the corner!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 10 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 6 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation 3 and XC has 46 trails with 85 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts, with light rain at the bottom.

ROYAL GORGE is closed today.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface softening with raising temperatures, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the high 20’s to the low 30’s; the winds were light 5 to 15 MPH.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Clearing today

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 10 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 3 lifts for today; the winds were 30 to 42 MPH from the SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 7 lifts, with 2 additional lifts on hold.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 4 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is operating 6 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 45 trails with 86 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE is closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy; the temperatures in the mid 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were light 5 to 15 MPH. There were some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Stormy weather in the mountains again today.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today; they’ve received 2 to 4” of new snow. Upper Mountain winds were 61 MPH from the SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT received a trace to 1” of new snow and should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled; they received a trace to 1” of new snow.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today; they’ve received a trace of new snow.

NORTHSTAR 17 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today. Diamond Peak has received 1” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts, with light rain at the bottom.

ROYAL GORGE X 50 trails with 130 K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are fresh snow over machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was cloudy to overcast with snow flurries in most areas; the temperatures in the mid 20’s to the low 30’s; the winds were strong 15 to 45 plus MPH. There were some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

See the previous Blog for a Squaw Valley Bargain

Squaw Valley Bargain

[Squaw Valley USA] March 15, 2009 – Lake Tahoe’s top ranked ski resort announced today that season pass prices for the 2009-2010 season have been slashed by $1000, in honor of the celebratory season that marks the 60th Anniversary of Squaw Valley’s founding and the 50th Anniversary of Squaw Valley hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. Coined the “50/60 Pass,” the drastically reduced 2009-2010 season pass is on sale March 20, 2009.

“It is our hope that the re-structured season pass pricing is seen as a welcome benefit during these tough economic times,” says Squaw Valley USA Chairman & CEO Nancy W. Cushing. “With an incredible lineup of festivities in store for 2009-2010, the 50/60 Pass is an invitation to make Squaw Valley your home mountain and to join us next season in celebrating our heritage.”

The 2009-2010 season-long celebration is anchored by magnificent events in recognition of the resort’s 60th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. The 50/60 celebration kicks-off opening day, Nov 21, 2009, when Squaw Valley pro-skier and base jumper, Shane McConkey, base jumps out of the resort’s legendary Cable Car.

In conjunction with the 50/60 celebration, the following is the adult pricing for the 2009-2010

For additional information call 530 583 6985

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Fresh powder should be on the way

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 10 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 12 lifts; they received a trace of new snow. Squaw Valley and Jonny Moseley host 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships starting March 26 thru the 29th.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 12 lifts for today. Upper Mountain winds were 36 MPH from the SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; X/C area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT received a trace of new snow and should operate 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled; they received a trace of new snow.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 18 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 12 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and X/C has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE X 50 trails with 130 K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today. They had freezing rain at 5:30 this morning.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to overcast with snow flurries in some areas; the temperatures in the mid 20’s; the winds were light 5 to 25 MPH. There were some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Weather is forcast to change to stormy again

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 11 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 14 lifts. See the First Friday blog for up and coming High Flying Events.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 12 lifts for today. Upper Mountain winds were 39 MPH from the SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 18 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 12 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE X 50 trails with 130 K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider firm packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures in the mid 20’s; the winds were light 0 to 15 MPH. There were some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Friday, March 13, 2009

ANOTHER BLUE SKY DAY, SUNSCREEN AND EYE PROTECTION A MUST.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 13 lifts. Squaw Valley is offering a $179 Spring Season Pass available now Valid from March 29th thru the end of the season. Call for further information 530 452 7123. See the previous blog for up and coming High Flying Events.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 9 lifts for today. Upper Mountain winds were 36 MPH from the East.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE X 50 trails with 120 K of track set.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was clear to partly cloudy; the temperatures range from the mid teens to the low 20’s; the winds were light 0 to 15 MPH. There were some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

A GREAT EVENT COMMING TO SQUAW VALLEY USA

SQUAW VALLEY USA & JONNY MOSELEY HOST 2009 SPRINT US FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
March 26 - March 29, 2009
[Squaw Valley USA] March 12, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA and Jonny Moseley are set to host the nation's top Mogul and Halfpipe skiers for the 2009 Sprint US Freestyle Championships, March 26 - March 29, 2009. With the 2010 Winter Olympics quickly approaching, visitors to Squaw Valley during US Freestyle Championships have the rare opportunity to watch the freestyle skiers who will be representing the US at the Vancouver Olympics in action. In addition to world-class competitions, US Freestyle Championships brings on and off-hill entertainment for all to enjoy. A Friday night party at 22 Bistro, a live hip hop pool party on top of the mountain, and a Saturday night concert at the Olympic Village Lodge are all part of Sprint US Freestyle Championships weekend at Squaw Valley USA.

Of hosting US Freestyle Championships, Olympic Valley Freestyle-Freeride Team Head Coach, Nat Schirman says, “It’s been 22 years since we have hosted Freestyle Nationals, and with an Olympic year coming up, there could not be a more exciting time to bring it back to Squaw. Squaw Valley is a founding venue for freestyle skiing; we are honored to keep the tradition alive and to share this prestigious event with the community.”

Friday, March 27 is Mogul Competition day and since Squaw Valley’s mogul course is located at the base of the mountain, spectators do not need a lift ticket to watch the premier US Mogul skier showdown on Red Dog Face. Ladies’ and Men’s qualification and finals takes place all day, beginning with Ladies’ Qualifications at 9:30 am and Ladies’ and Men’s Mogul Finals from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. The day’s festivities commence in the Village Event Plaza for the Mogul Awards at 4 pm, followed by US Freestyle Championships Opening Ceremonies at 5 pm.

The celebration heats up Friday evening at the Village at Squaw’s hottest new après and dinner spot, 22 Bistro & Bar. Everyone is invited to mingle with competitors and freestyle skiing greats with Chef’s specials, drink specials, and select specials from the menu from 7 to 10 pm. Twenty Two bartenders will step aside as freestyle skiing legends, like Brad Holmes, take over as guest bartenders for the evening.

On Saturday, March 28, US Freestyle Championships moves up the mountain for Men’s and Ladies’ Halfpipe Competition in the Monster Park at Riviera. Both Ladies’ and Men’s Halfpipe kicks off with Qualifications from 9:30 to 11 am and Finals from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, with Halfpipe Awards taking place in the Riviera Park immediately following the competition.

Saturday, March 28, Monster Energy and Alice 97.3 present Live Hip Hop with San Francisco MC, Goodword at the High Camp Lagoon & Spa, el. 8200’. Influenced by Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Ruler and Slick Rick, Good Word delivers fresh songs with mind blowing lyrics, unforgettable beats, and catchy hooks you hope stick in your head. The “underground/independent” hip hop MC has performed in over 40 different cities across the US, and the popularity of albums like, "Coulda Been That," and “The Thanks Martin Mixtape” are spreading the good word to hip hop enthusiasts everywhere. Skiers, riders, and spectators can vibe poolside to the beats and lyrics of Goodword from 2 to 5 pm. The pool party is free with a lift ticket or season pass. www.goodword.us

The 2009 US Freestyle Championships’ antics reignite Saturday night with Matt Reardon’s Rock & Ride Tour with special guest SubjektToChange. Matt Reardon, professional skier by day and rock star by night, delivers masterful melodic jam and rock, choreographed to footage of top action sport athletes. Doors open at 8:30 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 and all concert-goers must be 21 & up with valid ID. www.reardon-music.com

The final day of competition, Sunday March 29 is Ladies’ and Men’s Dual Moguls on Red Dog Face. Qualifications begin at 9:45 am and Finals for both Ladies and Men are from 1 to 2:30 pm. Dual Moguls Awards are from 4 to 4:30 pm. In between Dual Mogul Finals and Awards, from 3 to 4 pm, all lift ticket and season passholders are invited to test their bump skiing skills against a friend or celebrity at the “Celebrity Grudge Match.”

2009 SPRINT US FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
*Event requires a lift ticket, Cable Car ticket, or spectator walking ticket

Thursday, March 26
• 10 am - 2 pm: Ski Halfpipe Official Training, Monster Park at Riviera*
• 10:30 am - 2 pm: Mogul Open Session Inspection and Training, Red Dog Face

Friday, March 27: Mogul Competition
• 8:30 - 10:15 am: Ladies Mogul Training and Qualifications, Red Dog Face
• 9 am - 1 pm: Ski Halfpipe Official Training, Monster Park at Riviera *
• 10:30 am-12:15 pm: Men's Mogul Training and Qualifications, Red Dog Face
• 12:30-2:15 pm: Ladies & Men's Mogul Finalist Training & Mogul Finals, Red Dog Face
• 4 - 4:30 pm: Awards, Village at Squaw Valley Events Plaza
• 5-7 pm: Opening Ceremonies hosted by Jonny Moseley, Village at Squaw Valley Events Plaza
• 7:30 pm: 22 Bistro & Bar Aprés Party (dinner, apps and drink specials with special guest bartenders)

Saturday, March 28: Ski Halfpipe
• 8:15 -11:30 am: Ladies and Men's Ski Halfpipe qualifications 7 training, Riviera Park*
• 12:30 -2:15 pm: Ladies and Men's Ski Halfpipe finals & Awards, Monster Park at Riviera*
• 2-5 pm: Live Hip Hop Pool Party with Goodword, High Camp Lagoon & Spa, FREE with lift ticket or season pass*
• 9:30 pm: Matt Reardon Rock & Ride Tour at Olympic Village Lodge, $10 tickets, ages 21 & up

Sunday, March 29: Dual Moguls
• 8:30 am - 12:45 pm: Ladies and Men's Dual Moguls Training & Qualifications, Red Dog
• 1 pm - 2:30 pm: Ladies and Men's Dual Moguls Finals, Red Dog Face
• 3 pm – 4 pm: Celebrity Grudge Match (challenge celebrities to a mogul dual), Red Dog Face*
• 4 pm - 4:30 pm: Awards, Village at Squaw Valley Event Plaza
• 6:30 pm: Banquet Dinner (private), Olympic Village Lodge

Attending Media: The press room, located in the Olympic Village Lodge – Creekside Room, is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm for credential pick-up and press information.

More Information on US Freestyle Championships is available on www.usskiteam.com.

The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.

For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squawvacations.com

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Don't forget your Eye Protection and Sunscreen today.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley is offering a $179 Spring Season Pass available now Valid from March 29th thru the end of the season. Call for further information 530 452 7123.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 7 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE XC is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine tilled firm packed surface, skier/rider packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures range from the low teens to the low 20’s; the winds were 0 to 15 MPH. There are some higher gusts over the peaks and ridges.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Sunglasses and Sun Screen a must.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Squaw Valley is offering a $179 Spring Season Pass available now Valid from March 29th thru the end of the season. Call for further information 530 452 7123.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 7 lifts for today...

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE XC is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine groomed firm packed surface, skier/rider packed snow and firm pack off groomed runs. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures range from the low teens to the low 20’s; the winds were 0 to 15 MPH.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Another bluesky day, sunscreen and eye protection a must.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 12 lifts with one additional lift on standby.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 14 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE 7 lifts for today...

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE XC 50 trails with 120 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine groomed surface, and skier/rider packed snow. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures range from the low single digits to the low 20’s; the winds were 0 to 35 MPH with higher gusts depending where you are.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Another storm today.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 13 lifts scheduled. They have received a trace of new snow.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 6 lifts for today; the wind on top was 63 MPH from the SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts. They received 1 to 2” of new snow.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled. Both Boreal and Soda Springs received a trace of new snow.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 18 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE no report this morning.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 50 trails with 102 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today. They were receiving snow showers, with a trace of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts. Homewood has received 1 to 2” of new snow; the winds on top were 40 MPH.

ROYAL GORGE XC 44 trails with 120 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine groomed surface, and skier/rider packed snow. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to overcast; the temperatures range from the high teens to the mid 20’s; the winds were 0 to 35 MPH with higher gusts depending where you are.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Sunscreen and Eye Protection a must, another Blue Sky Day!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 13 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 15 lifts scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 11 lifts for today; the wind on top was 37 MPH from the WSW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 9 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 10 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR 18 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 12 lifts for today

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 40 trails with 46 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE XC 50 trails with 120 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are some powder snow left, machine groomed powder, and skier/rider packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures range from the high teens to the mid 20’s; the winds were 0 to 25 MPH with higher gusts depending where you are.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

A BLUE SKY DAY, SUNSCREEN AND EYE PROTECTION A MUST!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Cable Car, Funitel 10 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 15 lifts scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today; the wind on top was 41MPH from the EAST.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY the Cable Car and Gondola plus 10 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 12 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today a new trace of new snow.

NORTHSTAR 16 lifts scheduled, X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 9 lifts for today

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has on going grooming

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received a trace of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts they had freezing fog at 4:56 AM this morning.

ROYAL GORGE XC 27 trails with 70 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are fresh powder snow, machine groomed powder, and skier/rider packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to clear; the temperatures range from the high single digits to the low 20’s; the winds were 5 to 25 MPH with higher gusts depending where you are.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Snow showers expected until 10 AM today.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Tram and Funitel 8 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 12 lifts scheduled. New snow fall of 1 to 2”.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today; new snow of 2 to 4”; the wind on top was 40MPH from the WSW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; new snow of 2”; XC area is open with on going grooming.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation, 2” of new snow.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts scheduled.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts. They received 1 to 2” of new snow.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing, they received 2” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled, they received 2” of new snow.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today a new trace of new snow.

NORTHSTAR 16 lifts scheduled, they received 1” of new snow. X/C is open with 40K of track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 7 lifts for today. New snow fall of 1 to 2”.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC on going grooming. They received 2” of new snow.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received 1 to 2” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts they have received 1 to 3”of new snow.

ROYAL GORGE XC 20 trails with 47 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 5 lifts for today. Donner Ski Ranch had freezing fog at 6 AM.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are fresh powder snow, machine groomed powder, and skier packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to cloudy; the temperatures range from the low teens to the low 20’s; the winds were 5 to 30 MPH with higher gusts, most of the Ski Areas were receiving snow showers.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Partly cloudy to the north and costly cloudy to the south.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Gondola and Funitel 5 lifts operating. EL 8200 has 5 lifts scheduled along with 2 on standby. New snow fall of 1 to 4”.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 8 lifts for today; new snow of 3 to 4”.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; new snow of 4 to 6”; XC area is open with on going grooming.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN no report for today..

JUNE MOUNTAIN 24 lifts scheduled, they received 2 to 4” of new powder.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts. They received 2 to 4” of new snow.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts; new snow fall of 5 to 8”.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 4 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing, they received 3” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS 4 lifts scheduled, they received 3” of new snow.

MT. ROSE 5 lifts in operation today.

NORTHSTAR is planning on operating 14 lifts for today; XC has on going grooming.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 7 lifts for today. New snow fall of 1 to 2”.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC on going grooming. They received 3” of new snow.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received 1 to 3” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts they have received 1 to 3”of new snow.

ROYAL GORGE XC 27 trails with 70 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 4 lifts for today.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are some fresh powder snow, machine groomed powder, and skier packed powder. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was partly cloudy to cloudy; the temperatures range from the low teens to the low 20’s; the winds were 5 to 25 MPH with higher gusts.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

POWER HOUND'S DELIGHT!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has the Gondola and Funitel on hold, 9 lifts operating. EL 8200 is on hold. New snow fall of 18 to 24”.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today; new snow of 29 to 32”.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 7 lifts; new snow of 43 to 48”; XC area is open with on going grooming.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN no report for today..

JUNE MOUNTAIN no report for today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 7 lifts. They received 25 to 37” of new snow.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts; new snow fall of 24”.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night skiing, they received 16 to 20” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled, they received 12 to 10” of new snow.

MT. ROSE 3 lifts in operation today; they received 12 to 16” of new snow in the last 12 hours.

NORTHSTAR is planning on operating 14 lifts for today; XC has on going grooming. They received 9 to 18” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 6 lifts for today. New snow fall of 6 to 12”.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 33 trails and 70 K of track set. They received 3 to 4” of new snow.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received 30” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts they have received 20 to 28”of new snow.

ROYAL GORGE XC 27 trails with 70 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! THERE WILL BE SOME LATE STARTS TODAY. Surface conditions are fresh powder snow, machine groomed, skier packed. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was cloudy; the temperatures range from the low teens to the mid 20’s; the winds were 15 to 35 MPH with higher gusts. The areas were receiving snow.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tons of Fresh Powder!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 will operate the Funitel plus 8 lifts; EL 8200 has 11 lifts. Night Skiing with the Cable Car and 2 lifts, the Mountain Run is open. New snow fall of 10 to 12”.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 6 lifts for today; the winds on top were 80MPH SW; new snow of 12 to16”.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; new snow of 2 to 3’; XC area is open with 65 trails with 43 K of Machine groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 19 lifts scheduled for today; they received 15” of new snow.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts for today. They received 21” of new snow.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 7 lifts. They received 8 to 12” of new snow.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 8 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts; new snow fall of 23 to 26”.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night. 3 to 12” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS no information for today.

MT. ROSE 6 lifts in operation today; they received 12 to 16” of new snow.

NORTHSTAR is planning on operating 14 lifts for today; XC has 40 K of Machine Groomed track. 5 to 16” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 5 lifts for today. New snow fall of 14 to 16”.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 33 trails and 70 K of track set. They received 3 to 4” of new snow.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received 8 to 18” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts.

ROYAL GORGE XC 27 trails with 70 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are fresh powder snow, machine groomed, skier packed. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was cloudy; the temperatures range from the mid 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were 15 to 35 MPH with higher gusts. The areas were receiving snow.

Monday, March 2, 2009

More snow in the Mountains.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 8 lifts; EL 8200 has 13 lifts. Night Skiing with the Cable Car and 2 lifts, the Mountain Run is open. New snow fall of 12 to 13”.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 7 lifts for today; the winds on top were 65MPH SSW; new snow of 3 to 6”.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 12 lifts; new snow of 15 to 16”; XC area is open with 75 K of Machine groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts scheduled for today; they received 13” of new snow.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts for today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 7 lifts. They received 5 to 8” of new snow.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 7 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts; new snow fall of 8”.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night. 3 to 5” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS closed for today.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today; they received 8 to 10” of new snow.

NORTHSTAR is planning on operating 14 lifts for today; XC has 40 K of Machine Groomed track. 5 to 16” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 6 lifts for today. New snow fall of 19”.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 33 trails and 70 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today; they received 0 to 6” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT closed today.

ROYAL GORGE XC 22 trails with 55 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 7 lifts for today.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are fresh snow, machine groomed, skier packed, and some firm packed. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was mostly cloudy; the temperatures range from the mid 20’s to the mid 30’s; the winds were 15 to 35 MPH with higher gusts. The areas were receiving either mixed precip or snow depending on your elevation.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Its warm in the mountains, and the snow is getting heavy.

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 11 lifts; EL 8200 has 14 lifts. Night Skiing with the Cable Car and 2 lifts, the Mountain Run is open.

ALPINE MEADOWS is operating 11 lifts for today; the winds on top were 54MPH SW.

KIRKWOOD is planning on running 13 lifts; XC area is open with 75 K of Machine groomed track.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts scheduled for today.

JUNE MOUNTAIN 6 lifts for today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola plus 8 lifts.

HEAVENLY CC and Gondola plus 9 lifts on the California side, Nevada has 11 lifts.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for Night.

SODA SPRINGS should be operating 5 lifts.

MT. ROSE 7 lifts in operation today; the sky was mostly clear this morning.

NORTHSTAR is planning on operating 16 lifts for today; XC has 40 K of Machine Groomed track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE is planning on 11 lifts for today.

TAHOE DONNER lift operation should be 3, and XC has 97 trails and 98 K of track set.

DIAMOND PEAK 4 lifts for today.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT should operate 6 lifts today.

ROYAL GORGE XC 40 trails with 120 K of Machine Groomed Track.

DONNER SKI RANCH plans on 6 lifts for today.

ALL LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY! Surface conditions are machine groomed wet snow, skier packed, and some firm packed. We ask you to please be aware ride and ski with care. Stay within ski area boundaries due to extreme avalanche danger.

Today’s weather was taken between 4 AM and 6 AM and is subject to change. The sky was mostly cloudy; the temperatures range from the mid 30’s to the mid 40’s; the winds were 15 to 35 MPH with higher gusts.