Tuesday, November 30, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 5 Lifts. At EL 8200 has 7 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS 1 lift in operation today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 18 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL 6 lifts scheduled for today.

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 7 lifts in California and 6 in Nevada. Access thru the California Base Lodge only.

KIRKWOOD 5 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS Operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

MT ROSE 3 lifts in scheduled.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 8 lifts in operation today. Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 5 lifts in operation.

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPRATURES RANGE FROM LOW 20’s TO MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, AND THE SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Monday, November 29, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 4 Lifts. At EL 8200 has 7 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS 1 lift in operation today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 18 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL 6 lifts scheduled for today.

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 7 lifts in California and 7 in Nevada. Access thru the California Base Lodge only.
KIRKWOOD 6 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track. They received 2 to 5” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS Operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

MT ROSE 3 lifts in scheduled.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 10 lifts in operation today. Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 5 lifts in operation.
TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM LOW SINGLE DIGITS TO MID TEEN’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, SKY PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDARIES DUE TO EXTREME AVALANCHE DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 10 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 has 5 lifts in operation. Squaw Valley did receive 10 to 14” of new snow.

ALPINE MEADOWS 4 lifts in operation today. They received 10 to 16” of new snow

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation along with the Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge and Eagle Lodge open. They did receive 9 to l4” of fresh snow.

SUGAR BOWL 8 lifts scheduled for today, they did receive 8to 12” of new snow.

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 7 lifts in California and 8 in Nevada. Access thru the California Base Lodge only. They received 9” of new snow.

KIRKWOOD 5 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track. They received 12 to 14” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. Both Boreal and Soda Springs received 8 to 10” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation with the same weather as Boreal.

MT ROSE 2 lifts in scheduled. Their winds are at the base 20 to 35 MPH and on top 25 to 35MPH.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 11 lifts in operation today. They received 1” of fresh snow; Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 4 lifts in operation. They did receive 12” of new powder.

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPRATURES RANGE FROM LOW 10’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, SKY PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS; PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 10 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 has 7 lifts in operation. Squaw Valley did receive 1 to 3” of new snow winds were 0 to 20 MPH.

ALPINE MEADOWS 4 lifts in operation today. They received 2 to 3” of new snow winds were 5 MPH at the base and 23 MPH on top.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation along with the Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge and Eagle Lodge open. It was snowing with temperatures from 12 to 39 degrees with blustery winds.

SUGAR BOWL 8 lifts scheduled for today, they did receive 4 to 7” of new snow 22 degrees with wind of 0 to 5 MPH.

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 7 lifts in California and 8 in Nevada. Access thru the California Base Lodge only. They received 1” of new snow.

KIRKWOOD 5 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track. They received 2” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They received 1 to 3” of new snow 24 degrees with winds 1 to 5 MPH.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation with the same weather as Boreal.

MT ROSE 2 lifts in scheduled. Their winds are at the base 20 to 35 MPH and on top 25 to 35MPH.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 11 lifts in operation today. They received 1” of fresh snow; Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 6 lifts in operation

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPRATURES RANGE FROM LOW 20’S TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, OVERCAST AND SNOWING AT MOST OF THE AREAS. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS, AND SKIER PACKED POWDER. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Friday, November 26, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 6 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 has 5 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS 4 lifts in operation today. Winds were 10 MPH at the base and 30 MPH on top.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation along with the Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge and Eagle Lodge open.

SUGAR BOWL 8 lifts scheduled for today, plus Summit chair which will run 10 AM till 2 PM .

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 9 lifts in California and 5 in Nevada. Access thru the California Base Lodge only.

KIRKWOOD 5 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 5 lifts in operation. Their winds are 10 to 25 MPH.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 5 lifts in operation today. Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 5 lifts in operation

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPRATURES RANGE FROM LOW 20’S TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, CLEAR AND SUNNY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME POWDER IN THE TREES, MG RUNS, AND SKIER PACKED POWDER. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE

Thursday, November 25, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 lift operations today the Cable Car and 6 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 has 3 lifts in operation. Thanksgiving Dinner served from 11AM till 3PM, walk ins are welc

ALPINE MEADOWS will open for the Season on Friday November 26. The storm total was 56 to 77” with more coming.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 19 lifts in operation along with the Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge and Eagle Lodge open.

SUGAR BOWL storm total of 80 to 100”, 7 lifts scheduled for today.

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 12 additional lifts. Access thru the California Base Lodge only.

KIRKWOOD 4 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 30K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 5 lifts in operation.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 8 lifts in operation today. Ice skating is available from 1 PM until 8 PM daily free to all. Skate rental is available.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 5 lifts in operation

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT is going to open December 10th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TEMPRATURES RANGE FROM ZERO DEGREES TO THE MID TEEN’S, WINDS WERE LIGHT TO 15 MPH, CLEAR AND SUNNY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME POWDER, MG RUNS, AND SKIER PACKED POWDER. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 Lift operations today the Cable Car for transportation and Ice Skating and 6 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 open for sightseeing dining and Ice Skating
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ALPINE MEADOWS will open for the Season on Friday November 26. The storm total was 56 to 77” with more coming.

KIRKWOOD

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 16 lifts in operation along with the Main Lodge and Canyon Lodge open.

SUGAR BOWL

HEAVENLY is open with the Tram Gondola and 12 additional lifts.

KIRKWOOD 6 lifts in operation today.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN 5 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 2 lifts in operation.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 5 lifts in operation today.

SIERRA AT THAOE

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER OVER MG RUNS, SKIER PACKED POWDER AND PLENTY OF POWDER. THE WEATHER WAS COLD LOW TEENS WITH CALM WINDS AND LOTS OF SUNSH8INE. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAME AVALANCH DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

SALE OF SQUAW VALLEY

SQUAW VALLEY USA TO BE ACQUIRED BY KSL CAPITAL PARTNERS
More than $50 million in capital improvements planned for legendary mountain resort

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. and DENVER (November 23, 2010)--KSL Capital Partners, LLC announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the shares of The Squaw Valley Development Company, which includes all facets of Squaw Valley USA ski operations, the Village at Squaw Valley and related real estate holdings. The transaction is expected to close prior to year end.

Squaw Valley USA is a world-renowned mountain resort located near Lake Tahoe in Northern California, offering 4,000 acres and 2,850 vertical feet of skiing and riding spanning six peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Squaw Valley was founded in 1949 by Alexander Cushing and successfully hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games.

“Squaw Valley and the Cushing family have been synonymous for more than 60 years,” said Nancy W. Cushing, Squaw Valley USA Chairman of the Board. “Alex’s dream was to create a world-class, four-season destination resort in one of the most beautiful places in the world. This transaction will result in the culmination of that dream by providing the necessary resources to ensure Squaw Valley’s continued improvement and success for generations to come.”

KSL is a private equity firm based in Denver dedicated to investments in travel and leisure businesses. KSL’s current and prior investments include some of the premier properties in travel and leisure, including Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, La Costa Resort and Spa, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Hotel del Coronado, the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, the San Francisco Bay Club and its sister clubs, as well as ClubCorp, the world’s largest owner of private golf and business clubs.

KSL’s founders, Eric Resnick and Michael Shannon, also have extensive hands-on experience in the snowsports industry. From 1985 to 1992, Shannon was President of Vail Associates, a predecessor company to Vail Resorts. Resnick held a variety of positions at Vail, including Vice President of Strategic Planning and Treasurer from 1996 through 2000. Both Shannon and Resnick also serve as board members for the United States Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation and the Vail Valley Foundation, and Resnick is on the Organizing Committee of the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships.

“Squaw Valley is the birthplace of the modern mountain resort in the United States with a heritage, history, amenities and perhaps most of all, extraordinary terrain that can never be recreated,” said Resnick, KSL’s Managing Director. “With Squaw Valley USA, Alex Cushing made a profound impact on the snowsports industry and we’re honored to build upon the resort’s legacy.”

Recently appointed Squaw Valley President and CEO Andy Wirth will continue in his role. Wirth came to Squaw Valley in August 2010 after maintaining executive level positions with Intrawest, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia and Steamboat, Colorado, and has 24 years of experience in the mountain resort and hospitality industry.

“In the short period of time he’s been at Squaw Valley, all of us at KSL recognize that Andy’s extensive experience and leadership has already had a profound and positive impact on the operations. We look forward to working with him to create an even brighter future for Squaw Valley,” said Resnick.

“KSL’s pending acquisition of Squaw Valley is great news for our guests and our dedicated, hardworking team,” stated Wirth. “KSL’s expertise in hospitality, recreation, and guest service will provide the support and resources for Squaw Valley’s talented management team to advance the resort’s enterprise-wide focus on the guest experience. The KSL team has already committed more than $50 million in capital improvements over the next three to five years here at Squaw, clearly supporting their commitment to the mountain and guest experience.”

For the 2010-11 season Squaw Valley has undertaken more than $5 million in capital improvements, including renovation of the famous Olympic House and Gold Coast facilities. These renovations are a part of the company’s comprehensive focus on all facets of the guest’s dining experience. Additionally, in support of the resort’s augmented focus on the quality of the snow surface and trail grooming, the company has also purchased three additional state-of-the-art snow cats, complementing its current fleet of 22 grooming machines. This is part of an intense focus on grooming and snow surface quality that will result in a 25% increase of grooming operations.

“Squaw Valley is renowned for the challenging, if not legendary, lines off KT-22 and the entire mountain. The resort also offers some of the best and most extensive terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders in North America. The company’s commitment to providing even more grooming will help ensure the finest, most enjoyable snow surface possible for our customers who are seeking world class groomed skiing and riding,” stated Wirth.

Squaw Valley USA opened for winter operations on Saturday, November 20th. Through the weekend a strong winter storm brought nearly 6 feet of snow to the mountain with 2 to 3 more feet expected this week.

About Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley USA was founded in 1949 and hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, the first televised Olympics. Squaw Valley is one of the largest and most diverse mountain resorts in North America, with incomparable outdoor recreational amenities that attract both local residents and visitors from around the globe. For more information, please visit www.squaw.com

About KSL Capital Partners
KSL Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to investments in travel and leisure businesses. KSL Capital Partners has offices in Denver and New York. For more information, please visit www.kslcapital.com.
Alpine Meadows will open for the Season on Friday November 26th. The total from the storm was 56 to 77"

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 snowing, winds 5 to 10 MPH, with 14 to 18” of new snow. Lift operations today the Cable Car for transportation and Ice Skating and 5 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 16 degrees 15 to 20 MPH snowing with a 42” storm total
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ALPINE MEADOWS will open for the Season on Friday November 26. The storm total was 56 to 77” with more coming.

KIRKWOOD

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 11 lifts in operation with 4” of new snow. The wind was 5 MPH Temperature expected to be about 17 degrees.


SUGAR BOWL

HEAVENLY is open with 3 lifts in operation. All other stats were missing today.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT The temperature was 23 degrees light breeze, new snow from 10 to 12” for a storm total of 70 to 80”. 3 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 2 lifts in operation. No other accurate information sent.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 5 lifts in operation today.

SIERRA AT TAHOE

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER WITH SOME OF THE MAIN RUNS MACHINED GROOMED. PLEASE STAY WITHIN SKI AREA BOUNDARIES DUE TO EXTREME AVALANCHE DANGER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Monday, November 22, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 snowing, winds 5 to 10 MPH, with 14 to 18” of new snow. Lift operations today the Cable Car for transportation and Ice Skating and 5 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 16 degrees 15 to 20 MPH snowing with a 42” storm total.
ALPINE MEADOWS

KIRKWOOD

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 7 lifts in operation with 18 to 30” of new snow, and snowing.
The wind was 15 to 25 MPH with higher gusts. Temperatures range from 14 to 7 degrees, with winds to 37 MPH.


SUGAR BOWL

HEAVENLY is open with 3 lifts in operation, 12 “new snow for a total of 48”. All other stats were missing today.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT The temperature was 19 degrees with snow showers, new snow from 12 to 18” for a storm total of 60 to 78”. 3 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 2 lifts in operation snowing. 15 degrees base winds at the base 10 to 15 MPH with wind on top 35 MPH.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 6 lifts in operation today. They received 12 to 17” of new snow, and it was still snowing. It was 20degrees with winds 15 to 25 MPH.

SIERRA AT THAOE

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER WITH SOME OF THE MAIN RUNS MACHINED GROOMED. IT IS EARLY SEASON SKIING, THERE ARE OBSTICLES BOTH MARKED AND UNMARKED, ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SNOW SAFETY WIND AND WEATHER. WE AKS YOU TO PLEASE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 snowing, winds 5 to 10 MPH, 28 to 30” base with 12 to 14” of new snow. Lift operations today the Cable Car for transportation and Ice Skating and 3 Lifts at EL 6200. At EL 8200 12 degrees 10 to 15 MPH snowing with14 to 16” of fresh powder on top.

ALPINE MEADOWS

KIRKWOOD

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 6 lifts in operation with 18 to 30” of new snow, and snowing.
The wind was 15 to 25 MPH with higher gusts. 5 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL

HEAVENLY is open with 2 lifts in operation, 10 to 18” of new snow. All other stats were missing today.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT The temperature was 16 degrees with snow showers, new snow from 24 to 30” over a base of 24 to 30”. 3 lifts in operation for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. They have on going snow making.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 1 lift in operation with 10 to 18” base with 12” of new snow and snowing. 18 degrees base winds at the base 5 to 10 MPH with wind on top of 10 to 25 MPH.

NORTH STAR AT TAHOE 5 lifts in operation today. They received 32” of new snow, and it was still snowing. It was 21degrees with winds 15 to 25 MPH.

SIERRA AT TAHOE

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER WITH SOME OF THE MAIN RUNS MACHINED GROOMED. IT IS EARLY SEASON SKIING, THERE ARE OBSTACLE'S BOTH MARKED AND UNMARKED, ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SNOW SAFETY WIND AND WEATHER. WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE

Saturday, November 20, 2010

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 clear sky winds 5 to 10 MPH, 14 to 16” base with 10 to 12” of new snow. EL 8200 16 degrees 10 t0 15 MPH with clear sky. A base of 20 to 22” with 14 to 19” of fresh powder on top. No lift operations were listed today.

ALPINE MEADOWS

KIRKWOOD

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 6 lifts in operation a base depth of 12 to 26” with 4” of new snow on top. The wind was 15 to 25 MPH with higher gusts. Sky was partly cloudy to clear.

SUGAR BOWL

HEAVENLY is open with 2 lifts in operation, 10 to 18” of new snow. All other stats were missing today.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT The temperature was 18 degrees with snow showers, new snow from 24 to 30” over a base of 12 to 18”. 3 lifts in operation with on going snow making. Hours of operation 9 AM until 9 PM.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 1 lift in operation with 10 to 18” base with 5 to 6” of new snow. 18 degrees base winds at the base 5 to 10 MPH with wind on top of 10 to 25 MPH. The sky was mostly clear.

SIERRA AT TAHOE

TAHOE DONNER

DIAMOND PEAK

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER WITH THE MAIN RUNS MACHINED GROOMED. IT IS EARLY SEASON SKIING, THERE ARE OBSTACLES BOTH MARKED AND UNMARKED, ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SNOW SAFETY WIND AND WEATHER. WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Squaw Valley USA To Open for Skiing Saturday, November 20
with Fresh Snow from Major Snow Storm




[Squaw Valley USA] November 19, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA is slated to open for skiing and riding on Saturday, November 20 with fresh snow from a potentially historic storm system approaching Lake Tahoe. The storm, predicted to deliver up to 6 feet to the Sierras, has everyone excited for La Niña’s impact on the Tahoe region this winter. According to weather experts, Lake Tahoe has not seen a November snowstorm this large in the past six years.

“I’ve been here for twenty years and I’ve never before seen a storm set up like this before Thanksgiving,” said Mike Livak, General Manager of Squaw Valley USA. “With snow totals predicted to total up to six feet at el. 5,500 feet, just imagine what great conditions we’ll have above our base area located at 6,200 feet.”

Skiers and riders can kick-off winter on Saturday, November 20 by taking their first turns of the season on the slopes accessed by Exhibition Chairlift and Pony Tow, scheduled to spin from 9am to 4pm this weekend. Guests can also take a scenic ride up the Cable Car to enjoy world-class dining and ice skating overlooking Lake Tahoe.

Squaw Valley USA will be starting the season off with early-season discounted lift tickets for opening weekend. Adults can ski all day for $59, youth and seniors for $42, super seniors for $27 and kids 12 and under for just $12. For more information on ticket pricing and the most up-to-date conditions and operations, please see www.squaw.com.



For Great Lodging Specials Call Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 866-366-7261 or Visit www.squaw.com


Site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA is located five miles north of Lake Tahoe along the Truckee River on Highway 89. The year-round resort offers 4,000 acres of lift-served terrain for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowtubing. Off the slopes, guests enjoy a vibrant après scene and world-class shopping and dining in the Village at Squaw Valley. Summer and fall activities include mountain biking, hiking, mountaintop swimming, paintball, disc golf and zip-lining. For more information call 530-452-4000, or visit www.squaw.com.

Friday, November 12, 2010

THE 2010 2011 SKI SEASON HAS STARTED

Boreal Mountain Resort is open with 2 lifts in operation. They have an average base of 8 to 10”, the surface is machine groomed packed powder. Hours of operation 9 AM until 9 PM 7 days a week.

Mammoth Mountain is open for the season with 6 lifts in operation. A base depth of 14 to 32” with surface conditions of Machine Groomed Packed Powder.

It is early season there are obstacles both marked and unmarked.

Be aware ride and ski with care.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

[Squaw Valley USA] November 10, 2010 - Action snowsport photography and video from around the world highlight the 15th annual In The Mood, a free benefit event for the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Resort at Squaw Creek.

The evening's program will showcase the talents of the biggest names in adventure photography, video, and filmmaking including acclaimed filmmakers Scott Gaffney, Tom Day, Mike and Dave Hatchett, and Brad Holmes. Nationally recognized photographers include Keoki Flagg, Dave Norehad, Court Leve and Hank deVre.

"After all these years the event has grown from a cozy crowd to attracting over 600 people," says co-founder Hank deVre, of Snowtribe Productions. "It's a fun party, a celebration of the coming of winter, and a great way to give back to the community."

A highlight of this year's event is a tribute to the event's co-founder, Robert 'Fro' Frohlich, who passed away in October after a long fight with cancer.

Enormous Raffle Benefits Local Cancer Center
A huge raffle with hundreds of prizes is a focal point of the night's festivities. Grand prizes include a Squaw Valley USA adult season pass, heli-ski trips, gear and more. Other prizes include local resort day tickets, snowcat and heli-skiing adventures, ski and snowboard equipment, lodging packages, gift certificates and hard and soft outdoor retail items. 



Raffle tickets may be purchased at the door before and throughout the event. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the Truckee Community Christmas program.

Led by Medical Director Laurence Heifetz, MD, the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, located in Truckee California, is committed to providing the highest quality cancer treatment and care to patients. The center strives to offer the most appropriate and current cancer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in an honest, supportive, respectful and compassionate manner. The Center is associated with the UC Davis Health System and the Tahoe Forest Hospital Foundation charitable organization.

Canned Food Donations Requested
As it was for the first In The Mood fifteen year's ago, guests are encouraged to donate a can of food at the door to support Truckee Community Christmas, Inc., a non-profit association that feeds the less fortunate over the holidays.

All ages are welcome. There is no admission charge. The doors open at 6pm and the show begins shortly thereafter. A no-host bar will be available.

The evening is co-emceed by local TV personalities Todd Offenbacher and Eric T. Brandt. The Resort at Squaw Creek will host a post-event party beginning at 9pm in Sandy's Pub. Discount lodging is also available the night of the event. For lodging information, call (530) 583-6300 or visit www.squawcreek.com.

In The Mood is a Snowtribe Production. The event is supported by numerous partners and contributors including the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley USA, Points North Heli ­ Adventures Inc., Pacific Crest Heli Guides, Tahoe Dave's Skis and Boards, Snowbomb.com, Tahoe TV, and Swank Audio/Visual.

Raffle Donations Welcomed
In the spirit of a free community event, In The Mood is supported and produced entirely by volunteers and the generosity of local and regional businesses and merchants. Raffle prize donations are welcomed.

For more information about the event, contact Eric Brandt, event coordinator, at (530) 583-4206 or eric@tahoetv.com. For raffle donations, contact Meg deVre at (530) 525-6281.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Boreal Mountain Resort is again open, with lift operations from 9AM until 9PM featuring 2 chairs. They have a base of 8 to 10" with on going snow making weather permitting.

Monday, November 8, 2010

[Squaw Valley USA] November 8, 2010 – On Sunday, November 7, Squaw Valley USA received nearly a foot of fresh snow, leaving all six of the mountain’s peaks covered top to bottom for the first time this season.

Squaw Valley received 10-12” of snow, the result of a low pressure system moving down the West Coast and a strong cold front moving inland from the Pacific. Monday morning brought blue skies and a fresh blanket of snow that covered all of Squaw Valley USA’s 4,000 acres.

With nighttime temperatures slated to remain below 32°F, Squaw Valley USA will be blasting its state-of-the-art snowmaking system all week in preparation for opening day on November 20.

This November, guests can celebrate Thanksgiving at el. 8200’ at Squaw Valley USA’s Thanksgiving at High Camp. Squaw Valley will be serving up delicious turkey with all the traditional fixings amidst spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra. For more details see www.squaw.com.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Squaw Valley USA Hosts the Thanksjibbin' Rail Jam on Saturday, November 27




[Squaw Valley USA] November 6, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA is giving skiers and snowboarders something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 27, Thanksgiving may be over but the spirit of the holiday is alive and well at the Thanksjibbin’ rail jam. Be thankful, a base mountain location means lift tickets are not necessary to watch or enter this rail competition.

For those found deserving, Thanksjibbin’ judges will be dishing out cash prizes as well as tasty Thanksgiving treats including butterball turkeys, smoked hams and Cornish game hens for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Pumpkin pies will be handed out as seen fit for style, creative tricks and best outfit.

Squaw Valley USA’s new Terrain Park Director, JP Martin, noted Squaw Valley will be kicking it old school this Thanksjibbin’. JP recommends that skiers and riders dig out their retro outfits and polish off their old school tricks. Outfits and style will be rewarded.

Thanksjibbin’ is an open entry, jam style competition with four classes: men’s and women’s ski and snowboard. Registration is 3pm to 4pm and the competition starts at 5pm. The competition entry fee is $10 and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes who are under 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign a liability release form. For more details see squaw.com.

The Thanksjibbin’ rail jam will take place the Saturday following Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day (November 25), Squaw Valley USA will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving meal at High Camp, el. 8200’. Squaw Valley’s talented chefs will be serving up juicy turkey with all the fixings on the mountaintop. Reservations are recommend, see squaw.com for details.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Tahoe Donner Winter Job Fair

Tahoe Donner will host a winter job fair Friday, November 5th, and 6th, at the Northwoods Clubhouse, for all winter Ski area jobs.
Interviews
Friday November 5th 2 PM; 3:30 PM; 5 PM and 6:30 PM.

Saturday November 6th 9 AM; 10:30 AM; 1 PM; and 2:30 PM.

All applicants that attend the fob fair will have a chance to interview.

For additional i contact information contact Human Resources at 530 587 9415 or jobs@tahoedonner.com