Monday, January 31, 2011

Squaw Valley USA Announces the Appointment of Dee Byrne as the Resort's New Director of Snowsports School and Race Programs

Dee Byrne brings new energy and leadership to Squaw Valley’s Snowsports School



[Squaw Valley USA] January 31, 2011 - Squaw Valley USA welcomes Dee Byrne as the resort’s new Director of Snowsports School and Race Programs. With 37 years experience in the ski instruction industry including eight years as the Director of Vail Snowsports School, Byrne brings a wealth of experience to the resort’s renowned Snowsports School. Byrne joins the team from Aspen/Snowmass where she served as the Business Development Manager for Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Schools. Byrne's appointment as Director of Snowsports and Race Programs is effective as of January 31, 2011.

“We are delighted to bring Ms. Byrne to the Squaw Valley team,” stated Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Byrne is one of the best in the industry, and we are honored to have her as part of our high performance management team.”

Byrne will be responsible for the management and future development of Squaw Valley’s Snowsports School including all aspects of strategic planning, product development, team building and daily operations. Byrne joins the resort with the goal of establishing Squaw Valley as home to the best snowsports school in the West.

“Ms. Byrne is well-known as one of the ski-industry’s leaders in managing high-volume ski and snowboard schools for North America’s premier resorts,” Wirth continued. “I am confident that Ms. Byrne’s passion for skiing coupled with her dedication to guest service and innovative programming will position Squaw Valley’s Snowsports School as among the best ski schools in North America.”

Originally from Spokane, WA, Byrne began skiing at age eight in Schweitzer Basin, ID and skied with her family every weekend from that point through High School. Byrne started teaching skiing at age 14 and has not stopped since. During her career, Byrne has worked for several major resorts including Cornet Peak (NZ), Beaver Creek, Vail and Aspen/Snowmass. Byrne’s industry credentials include a PSIA Level III Certification, two terms on the PSIA National Alpine Demonstration Team, and six years on the PSIA National Education Advisory Council.

“Squaw Valley is an iconic destination with a deep heritage in American skiing,” said Byrne. “I am thrilled to join the team!”

About Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley USA was founded in 1949 and hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter 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.
SQUAW VALLEY USA was missing this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today; Alpine did receive 9 to 13” of new snow. The winds over the peaks and ridges were 30 to 35 MPH.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation; the winds were 10 to 15 MPH with higher gusts.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola and 9 lifts for today. New snow drop of 2 to 3”.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 12 lifts; on the Nevada side 13 lifts. Fresh snow fall of 2”.

KIRKWOOD received 7 to 9” of new snow with 12 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight. New snow fall of 10 to 12” of fresh powder.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation today. New snow fall of 7 to 9” of powder.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed. New snow fall of 1”.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 13 lifts planned for today. They did receive 2 to 5” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER was missing this morning.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation. New snow fall of 2” overnight.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN they should operate 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID TEENS TO THE MID 20’S; THE WINDS WERE AVERAGEING 5 T0 15, THE SKY WAS MOSTLY CLEAR. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER OVER MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED POWDER.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 they received 6 to 8” of fresh powder, operating the Cable Car Funitel and 11 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts are scheduled. The winds over the peaks and ridges were15 to 25 MPH.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 10 lifts today; Alpine did receive 7 to 9” of new snow. The winds over the peaks and ridges were 25 to 35 MPH.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation. New snow fall of 3 to 5”; the winds were 10 to 15 MPH with higher gusts.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola and 8 lifts for today. New snow drop of 8 to 10”.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts. Fresh snow fall of 1”.

KIRKWOOD received 5” of new snow with 12 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight. New snow fall of 7 to 9” of fresh powder.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation today. New snow fall of 7 to 9” of powder.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface. The winds over the peaks and ridges were 20 to 35 MPH with higher gusts. New snow fall of 1”.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE received 3 to 6” of new snow over night; there should be 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 13 lifts planned for today. They did receive 2” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER received 5 to 8” of fresh snow; they should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation. New snow fall of 2” overnight.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT did receive 5 to 7” of fresh powder; they should operate 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID TEENS TO THE MID 20’S; THE WINDS WERE AVERAGEING 10 T0 15, IT WAS SNOWING MOST EVERY WHERE. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER OVER MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Squaw Valley USA Hosts Two-Week Kids Extravaganza
This February!

[Squaw Valley USA] January 27, 2010 – Squaw Valley USA comes alive in February with a two-week kids extravaganza. Big trucks, street parties, balloon animals, skating parties and kids’ concerts are just a few of the festivities for kids and families taking place during Squaw Valley’s Kid-O-Rama. From activities sure to entertain Squaw Valley’s smallest visitors to the action-packed Squaw Sessions Teen Camp, Kid-O-Rama offers non-stop fun for kids of all ages. Be sure to check out the two Big Truck Nights in the Village featuring fire trucks, snowplows and grooming machines in the Village and multiple appearances of renowned children’s performer Todd Wees and his band. Kid-O-Rama runs from February 12 through February 27, 2011.


February 12-27: Family Ski Racing on the Ford Recreational Raceway
Race Mom or Dad, brother or sister in a head to head battle on the NASTAR Ford Recreational Raceway, located skiers right from the top of the Gold Coast Express. Races cost just $1 and the winner of each family gets a chocolate medal to show off their domination. Open from 10am to 3pm.

February 12-27: Squaw Sessions Teen Camp
Specifically designed for ski and snowboard crazed 13 to 18 year-olds, Squaw Sessions provides the new school breed with the opportunity to experience Squaw Valley's rich freeride culture firsthand. Call (530) 452-7263 for more information and reservations.

February 14-18 & 21-25: Kids get 10% off at All Fired Up! Come paint-your-own pottery in the Village at Squaw.

February 12 & 19: Todd Wees Concert in The Village Events Plaza
Saturdays Feb 12 & 19 during Kid-O-Rama, Squaw Valley will have extraordinary kids musician Todd Wees putting on a concert for families and kids of all ages. 1pm to 2:30pm in the Village events plaza.

February 12-14: Valentine’s Day Cookie Poem Contest at Wildflour
Kids and adults alike can get in the Valentine’s Day spirit with the Valentine’s Day Poem Contest and giant cookies at Wildflour Baking Company. Guests can enter the poem contest or buy heart-shaped cookies with a short, personal poem inscribed in icing for their loved ones. 7am to 7pm at Wildflour Baking Co. inside Olympic House.

February 15: Face painting in front of “All Fired Up!”
Find our facepainter in front of All Fired Up! in The Village. The paint is on us, so come on over and let our facepainter turn faces into works of art. 1pm to 3pm.

February 15 & 22: Skating Party with DJ Razzle Dazzle at High Camp
High Camp, el. 8,200’ is bringing back a host of roller rink favorites including the hokey pokey and freeze dancing for our Dance Party on Ice! DJ Raz will call the shots as skaters boogie to the music. 2pm to 3pm at the Olympic Ice Pavilion.

February 15-17: S’mores and Tubing
Start night tubing off right with a hot chocolate and s’mores cooked over a firepit. Free hot chocolate & s’mores available from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Papoose Discovery Center. Snowtubing is open 10am to 3:30pm on Papoose.

February 17 & 24: Big Truck Night & Cable Car Engine Room Tour
For everyone who has ever thought trucks are cool, Big Truck Night is here. Fire trucks, a grooming machine and giant loaders take over the Cable Car Plaza. Kids and families can check out the massive machinery and meet the drivers behind the scenes. 3:30pm to 5pm in the Cable Car Plaza at the base, el. 6,200'.

The biggest engine of them all can be found in the Cable Car building. This giant engine produces enough power to take guests up and down the mountain every day in the Cable Car. Join our lead Cable Car engineer as he takes you on a tour of the biggest engine at Squaw Valley. Tour will start at 4pm in front of the Cable Car building entrance.


February 18-26: Night Tubing at Papoose
Cruise the slopes on a tube under the stars at Papoose. Tubing runs from 10am to 7pm every night this week.

February 18, 20, 21, 25, 27: Children’s Balloon Creations
The fantastic and amazing balloon artist Dan Wiles will be twisting up some cool creations for the kids in the Village Event Plaza from 2pm to 4pm.

February 22: Facepainting at “Mindplay” in The Village
Find our facepainter in front of Mindplay in The Village. The paint is on us, so come on over and let our professional turn faces into works of art. 1pm to 3pm.

February 22-24: S’mores and Tubing
Start night tubing off right with a hot chocolate and s’mores cooked over a firepit. Free hot chocolate & s’mores available from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Papoose Discovery Center. Night tubing runs until 7pm on Papoose.

February 24: Facepainting at Big Truck Night.
After getting to check out the big trucks on Kid-O-Rama’s second Big Truck Night, kids can keep the fun rolling by getting their faces painted for FREE by one of our professional face painters. Find them in the Cable Car promenade next to the big trucks. 3:30pm to 5pm.

February 26: Todd Wees Concert and Pizza Party
Olympic Valley Lodge (OVL) comes alive as the Truckee children’s singer, Todd, Wees, performs original kids’ songs in the great company of a face painter. This amazing kids and family event is free for all to attend. Pizza slices will be available for purchase for those in need of some early evening nourishment, and wine and beer will be available for purchase for those of age. 4:30pm to 6pm in the Olympic Valley Lodge.


Kid-O-Rama Lodging Deals at Squaw Valley USA
SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 11 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts are scheduled. The temperature at the base was 41 degrees with the winds on top 15 to 25 MPH.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 12 lifts today. The winds over the peaks and ridges were 25 to 35 MPH.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 12 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface. The winds over the peaks and ridges were 10 to 25 MPH.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 13 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE HIGH 30’S; THE WINDS WERE AVERAGEING 10 T0 15, THIS SHOULD CHANGE IF THE STORM MOVES IN. THE SKY WAS SUNNY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE COULD CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS IF THE DAY WARMS, WITH CORN SNOW FORMING.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Top Winter Athletes To Compete in the Pain McShlonkey Classic to
Honor Legendary Skier Shane McConkey


[Squaw Valley USA] January 28, 2011 – March 26, 2011 will mark the much-anticipated comeback of The Pain McShlonkey Classic at Squaw Valley USA. This action packed on and off-mountain event will serve as a hilarious tribute to legendary skier Shane McConkey as pros and amateurs battle for the highly coveted Golden Saucer trophy and bragging rights.

Celebrated for his playful spirit, McConkey was the mastermind behind the original Pain McShlonkey Open that debuted in 2003. What began as a behind-the-scenes late-night race between competitors at the 1998 Winter X Games has evolved into a beloved event, attracting athletes from around the world.

Although the event was dubbed after one of Shane’s funny alter egos, Pain McShlonkey, there’s no questioning McConkey’s true character.

“One thing about Shane is that what you saw is what he was: a man full of stoke, passion, ingenuity, humor and a zest for making your moments on this earth count,” said longtime friend Scott Gaffney. “As far as he was concerned, if you weren't laughing, playing, scaring yourself, competing against friends, making fun of each other or making fun of yourself, you were essentially wasting time. The Pain McShlonkey Classic is a perfect amalgam of all of these elements that were so important to a guy who inspired us to no end.”

Saturday’s on-mountain antics promise excitement and entertainment for all as the world’s top winter athletes hang up their precision-tuned skis and boards to compete in true McConkey style – on snow blades!

Festivities begin with the Extreme Small Mountain Snowlerblade Invitational where a select group of 30 pros will negotiate Squaw Valley’s legendary terrain on K2 Fatty snow blades. Cheer on the pros like Daron Rahlves, JT Holmes, Scott and Robb Gaffney and Jeremy Jones as they jockey for the podium.

Later, the pros will take on 30 amateurs during an anything-go Snowlerblade Chinese Downhill. This all-out snowlerblade banzai will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser as a cast of celebrity judges adds to the hysterics. The 30 amateurs will be selected via an online contest and lottery process. If selected, the registration fee is $1.

The day will end with a rockin’ after party at Squaw Valley’s newly remodeled Bar One. Tickets are $25 and guests must be 21 or older to attend. Valid ID is required. Proceeds will benefit Protect Our Winters (www.protectourwinters.org) and the Shane McConkey Foundation.

Spectators are encouraged to dress up and celebrate the spirit of McConkey. “The best way to keep Shane's legacy alive is to remember to laugh at yourself and live life to the fullest,” says Sherry McConkey. “We hope everyone comes out to make the whole weekend tastefully outrageous and fun.”

For event details, registration information, ski and lodging packages, and to make a donation visit www.shanemcconkey.org.

MORE SUNSCREEN AND DON'T FORGET YOUR SUN GLASSES!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 9 lifts today.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 10 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 11 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

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

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE LOW 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT. THE SKY WAS SUNNY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS, WITH CORN SNOW FORMING.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

SUN GLASSES AND SUN SCREEN A MUST

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 11 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 8 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 100 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE LOW 40’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT. THE SKY WAS SUNNY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS, WITH CORN SNOW FORMING.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 11 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today. The winds on top were 30 t0 35 MPH.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 11 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 8 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 100 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT AT THE BASE AND TO 25 MPH ON TOP. THE SKY WAS SUNNY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS, WITH THE POSIBILITY OF CORN SNOW FORMING.
Squaw Valley Town Race League starts today!
…and it’s not too late to sign up.



Form a team of 4–7 skiers and/or riders and race against local businesses and other departments every other Tuesday!



Team members can race any time between 10am and 3pm. Races take place on the Ford Recreational Raceway (Coin-Op), accessed by the Gold Coast Chairlift (skiers right off the lift).



Each team can have up to 7 members. The top 4 scores from each day will count.



Each Town League Tuesday will have an awards ceremony and after party at Le Chamois with $2 Bud drafts for all racers. Prizes will go to fastest male, fastest female and fastest team.



See attached (or see the events calendar on squaw.com) for registration & liability releases. $100 per team to compete. One registration form per team, each racer must fill out a liability released. To race today, turn in registration form, team fee and liability forms to the race course attendant prior to racing.



Show you co-workers what you’ve got!



2011 Town Race League Dates*:

January 25

February 8

(note: no Town League February 22 due to ski/skate week)

March 8

March 22

April 5

April 19 (FINALS

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 9 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 7 lifts today.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 11 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 8 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 100 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE HIGH 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT AT THE BASE AND TO 25 MPH ON TOP. THE SKY WAS SUNNY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS, WITH THE POSIBILITY OF CORN SNOW FORMING.

Monday, January 24, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 9 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 15 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 12 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS lift operation today should be 5 lifts.

MT ROSE 4 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE no report this morning.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT. THE SKY WAS CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACKED AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

THIS IS WHAT SKIING IS ALL ABOUT!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 11 lifts. At EL 8200 14 lifts are scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 12 lifts today. The winds on top were 30 MPH from the East.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 27 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 12 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 13 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS lift operation today should be 5 lifts.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 14 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE HIGH 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT. THE SKY WAS CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACKED AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 10 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts are scheduled, the winds were 10 to 20 MPH.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 12 lifts today. The winds on top were 30 MPH from the East.

MAMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts for today.

HEAVENLY on the California side the Gondola, Cable Car and 11 lifts; on the Nevada side 14 lifts.

KIRKWOOD has 13 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 80 K of M/G track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing tonight.

SODA SPRINGS lift operation today should be 5 lifts.

MT ROSE 4 chairs and 2 surface lifts are scheduled. The chutes remain closed due to hard surface.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts operating today; Cross Country has 18 Trails with 38 K of M/G Track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 13 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today, with Cross Country having 50 trails and 101 K of track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM THE HIGH 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; THE WINDS WERE LIGHT. THE SKY WAS CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACKED SNOW AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL CHANGE TO SPRING LIKE CONDITIONS AS THE DAY WARMS.

Friday, January 21, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 should operate the Cable Car and Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today. The winds on top were 24 to 30 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 11 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 4 chairs and 2 surface lifts are scheduled the Chutes are closed today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 9 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 101 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM HIGH 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL GET HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 should operate the Cable Car and Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today. The winds on top were 35 to 45 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled. The winds were 35 to 40 MPH.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 11 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 4 chairs and 1 surface lifts are scheduled the Chutes are closed today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 8 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 102 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM LOW 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL GET HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 should operate the Cable Car and Funitel and 8 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 9 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 17 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 11 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 4 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

MT ROSE 4 chairs and 1 surface lifts are scheduled;

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 8 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 102 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM LOW 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL GET HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 should operate the Cable Car and Funitel and 18 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 12 lifts in California; and 12 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

MT ROSE 4 chairs and 2 surface lifts are scheduled; The Chutes are closed today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 13 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 101K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK AND ICY SPOTS SHOWING UP. THE SURFACE WILL GET HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Monday, January 17, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car and Funitel and 13 lifts. At EL 8200 15 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 13 lifts today. The winds on top were 20 to 25 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 11 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 12 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 13 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS has 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled. The winds were 15 to 25 MPH on top.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 13 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 101K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7ifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 30’S TO THE MID 40’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK SNOWING UP GETTING HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car and Funitel and 13 lifts. At EL 8200 17lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 11 lifts today. The winds on top were 20 to 25 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 11 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 12 lifts in California; and 13 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 13 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS has 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled. The winds were 15 to 25 MPH at the base and 20 to 35 MPH on top.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 14 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 101K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7ifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 30’S TO THE LOW 40’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH SOME FIRM PACK SNOWING UP GETTING HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car and Funitel and 13 lifts. At EL 8200 17lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 11 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 27 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 11 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 12 lifts in California; and 13 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 13 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS has 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today 13 lifts.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 49Trails and 94K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7ifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 30’S TO THE LOW 40’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH GUSTS TO 20 MPH, SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER WITH SOME FIRM PACK SNOWING UP GETTING HEAVIER AS THE DAY WARMS. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Friday, January 14, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 3 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS has 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 8 with 2 additional lifts on standby.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 101K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7ifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH GUSTS TO 20 MPH, HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 operating the Cable Car and Funitel plus 8 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today; they received 1 to 2” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 10 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT new snow of 1”, 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS has 5 lifts in operation today.

MT ROSE 5 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 16 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 18 trails with 38 K of M/G track. They did receive 1” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER they received a trace of new snow and should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 98K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 a trace of new snow operating the Cable Car and Funitel plus 8 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today, with 2” of new snow.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today; they received 1 to 2” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation, with a trace of new snow.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled; they did receive a1 to 2” of new snow.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 10 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada. Heavenly did receive 1 to 2” of fresh snow.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track. New snowfall of 2 to 3” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT new snow of 1”, 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS is closed Tues and Wednesday’s.

MT ROSE 5 lifts are scheduled. Mt Rose did receive 1” of new snow.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 16 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track. They did receive 1” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 7 with 2 additional lifts on standby. New snow fall of 2”.

TAHOE DONNER they received a trace of new snow and should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 98K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today. It was snowing at the time of their report with 1” of new snow.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM HIGH 20’S TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 10 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS is closed Tues and Wednesday’s.

MT ROSE 5 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 50Trails and 98K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 4 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM HIGH TEENS TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH 15 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Monday, January 10, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 11 lifts. At EL 8200 14 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 10 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 5 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 98K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM LOW SINGLE DIGITS TO THE MID 10’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT, WITH 15 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 11 lifts. At EL 8200 14 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 13 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 13 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 80 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 13.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 93K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 10’S TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT WITH 15 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT UPPER ELEVATIONS; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

ANOTHER BLUEBIRD DAY

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 11 lifts. At EL 8200 14 lifts scheduled today. It was 35 Degrees this morning, with cloudy skies.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 12 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 8 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 12 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 13 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE all lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 18 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 13.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 93K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID 20’S TO THE MID 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Friday, January 7, 2011

THIS IS WHAT SIERRA SKIING IS ALL ABOUT, BLUE BIRD SKY!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today. It was 32 Degrees this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 11 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 25 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 11 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 92 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID TEENS TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 10 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 13 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 11 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 10.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 92 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID TEENS TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT; SKY WAS PARTLY CLOUDY TO CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE MG, TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Letter from Andy Wirth Regarding Holiday Challenges








Dear Valued Guest:


Squaw Valley was blessed with a wonderful holiday period including an abundance of bluebird days, fresh snow and amazing mountain conditions. Unfortunately, as we welcomed the Holidays and more snow to the mountain, the resort was challenged by electrical, transportation and weather related issues that created inconveniences for those of you who were on the mountain. With this note, I want to acknowledge these challenges and openly and directly inform you of exactly what took place.

First, most notably, Squaw Valley experienced brief power outages on December 30 and 31. Experiencing a problem of this nature during one of our busiest and most important times, and during relatively cold temperatures, is a disappointment for our customers, our team members, and our management team. This was a very unique situation, as the staff at NV Energy put it, and an occurrence that did not meet any of our expectations or standards. The following is an important summary of what took place including our team’s response.

On December 30 at about 12:00pm, the power lost one “leg” from the bottom of Headwall to the upper mountain. We immediately pursued contingency plans to activate backup power, and contacted the power company, NV Energy. A fuse located on a power pole operated by NV Energy near Granite Chief Road had failed. It took us 30 minutes to locate the fuse following the failure, at which point the power company was already en route. Upon arrival, the power company repair crew replaced the fuse, which they found had melted. We were advised, based on the state of the melted fuse, that failure was attributable to a defective fuse and was not related to the mountain’s infrastructure or operations. To ensure that guests could get their lift ticket’s value, we ran the lifts for an additional 20 minutes in the afternoon that day.

The same fuse failed again on December 31 at 11:00am. Again, our team immediately mobilized backup power supplies and generators. NV Energy was on site within 30 minutes. A decision was made to replace the fuse with a larger set, which had to be sourced and delivered. The process took about 30 additional minutes. Again, we ran the lifts later that afternoon and provided vouchers for those particularly affected by the outage. NV Energy has made modifications to this "leg" that ensures this failure will never be replicated. Furthermore, we have requested replacement of the fuses in the other two legs of power with the same larger size to prevent any future problems. As an additional precaution, Squaw Valley will be engaging NV Engergy and other specialists to conduct a thorough review of our power lines, our internal infrastructure, and our operational methodology to ensure that the potential for future failures is minimized.

Secondly, on December 30, 2010, the entire North Lake Tahoe road system was overwhelmed by traffic, including our local area. Snowstorms put the County’s already stressed road crew in a position whereby they weren’t able to widen Squaw Valley Road, a critical function which allows us to build three lanes to support ingress and egress from the resort along this roadway. Additionally, at the end of the day, a malfunctioning traffic light on Highway 89, towards Truckee, exacerbated an already maxed out roadway system. On the next day, December 31, our own road crews took the initiative to widen the roads to create three lanes. While this is outside of our responsibilities, we did this in an effort to alleviate the stress and problems of the previous day. I was informed by many contacts that the entire region’s roadways were problematic during this time. I can assure you that our team will continue to work with local and regional transportation authorities on this issue to ensure that it does not happen again.

Finally, the snowfall that has made for incredible skiing and riding experiences, coupled with significant wind events, has required our Ski Patrol to literally work harder than ever during their snow safety missions. The number of days that we’ve experienced delayed lift openings is directly related to the extraordinary weather, including wind and record-breaking early season snowfall. Patrol conducted snow safety on 15 days during December, and Squaw Valley experienced 189% of average snowfall during the month. Together, November and December have delivered more snowfall than anytime during the previous 40 years. You can be assured that our team will continue making every effort to open the mountain as early as possible; however, we will always operate the resort with your safety and the safety of our team members as our primary concern.

We appreciate your patience as we strive to overcome these challenges and seek to improve every facet of the resort’s operations. Thank you for taking the time to review this information, and I sincerely hope that this summary provides you with some insights into our operations over the holiday period.

Thank you for choosing Squaw Valley USA.

Best regards,


Andy Wirth
President & Chief Executive Officer

What Sierra Skiing is all about, another bluebird day!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts scheduled today. It was 30 degrees with light winds this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 5 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 92 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM MID SINGLE DEGREES TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS WERE LIGHT; SKY WAS MOSTLY CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE, MG AND TILLED RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

A BLUEBIRD DAY TODAY!

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts. At EL 8200 12 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 8 lifts today.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; Cross Country Area is open with 48 Trails and 92 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 4 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM ZERO DEGREES TO THE MID 20’S; WINDS TO 20 MPH; SKY WAS MOSTLY CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME FRESH POWDER POSSIBLE IN THE TREES, MG RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Squaw Valley USA Launches the New 'Squaw Legend 5-Pack'
A 5-Visit Pass: Five Visits. Valid Any Day. Less than $60 per day.



[Squaw Valley USA] January 3, 2011 - Squaw Valley announced a new 5-visit value pass that allows skiers and riders to enjoy the resort’s legendary conditions for less than $60 per day, saving up to 53%. The Squaw Legend 5-Pack will function as a five-day season pass allowing skiers and riders to go directly to the chairlifts on any five days of the 2010-11 winter season with no date restrictions. After the initial five visits, the pass is reloadable in increments of five throughout the season at this price, however, the original purchase must be made on or before Monday, January 17, 2011.

To date this season, Squaw Valley has received over 290” of snow, more than 100 inches over previous season-to-date snowfall records. The winter has already included new monthly snowfall records for both November and December, and recent snowpack surveys show the resort is over 200% above average for this time of year. The remarkable snow that La NiƱa has already brought to Squaw Valley has resulted in phenomenal early season skiing and riding conditions.

“We are excited to launch this new and innovative lift ticket product,” noted Scott Clarkson, Squaw Valley’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “The Legend 5-Pack is a way for everyone from weekend warriors to vacationing visitors to enjoy our incredible conditions at an affordable rate. We are honoring this season’s legendary snowpack with the Legend 5-Pack.”

The Legend 5-Pack is available online at squaw.com as well at Special Tickets and the Season Pass Office. As there are no date restrictions, the 5-pack is available any day including holidays throughout the 2010-11 winter season. The 5-Pack is a non-transferable product limited to the individual’s name and picture on the pass. The product is valid through May 8, 2011.
SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts they received 4” of new snow. At EL 8200 also received 6” of new snow, 12 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 8 lifts today. They did receive 1 to 2” of fresh snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 26 lifts in operation. They received 3 to 5” of new snow.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 9 lifts are scheduled.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada. They did receive 1” of fresh powder.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track. They did receive 2 to 4” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 6 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 6 lifts are scheduled.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 17 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 9. They did recieve 2” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; cross country Area is open with 46 Trails and 82 K of M/G track.

DIAMOND PEAK has 6 lifts in operation.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT received 1 to 2” of new snow; with 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE TEMPRATURE RANGED FROM ZERO DEGREES TO THE MID 20’S; SWINDS TO 20 MPH; SKY WAS MOSTLY CLEAR. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME FRESH POWDER POSSIBLE IN THE TREES, MG RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAM AVALANCH DANGER. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 the Cable Car and Funitel plus 9 lifts they received a trace of new snow. At EL 8200 also received a trace of new snow, 13 lifts scheduled today.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 11 lifts today. It was snowing 4 to 6” of fresh snow; with 28 degrees, and winds to 25 MPH on top.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation. Overcast l4 degrees snowing they received 5” of new snow.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 10 lifts are scheduled. It was snowing with 2 to 4” of fresh snow.

HEAVENLY should operate the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California; and 14 lifts in Nevada. The temperature was 18 degrees snowing with 6” of fresh powder. .

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track. It was snowing with 4 to 6” of new snow, the temperature was 14 degrees.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. It was snowing with 4 to 6” of new snow. The temperature was 25 degrees. They did receive 4 to 6” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today. With the same weather and new snow as Boreal.

MT ROSE 7 lifts are scheduled. They received 1 to 2” of new snow, it was snowing 18 degrees.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track. The temperature was 26 degrees snowing they have received 4 to 6” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 10. It was 25 degrees snowing with 7” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; cross country Area is open with 42 Trails and 78 K of M/G track. It was 25 degrees snowing with 4 to 6” of fresh powder.

DIAMOND PEAK has 6 lifts in operation. It was snowing with 1” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT it was snowing with 2 to 3” of new snow; 19 degrees, with 7 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAM AVALANCH DANGER. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE

Saturday, January 1, 2011

HAPPPY NEW YEAR!

SQUAW VALLEY USA no report this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS they should operate 12 lifts today. The sky was clear, with 13 degrees, and light winds.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN 24 lifts in operation. Overcast l5 degrees with snow showers.

SUGAR BOWL the Gondola and 12 lifts are scheduled. It was snowing with 1 to 2” of fresh snow, winds to 20 MPH.

HEAVENLY operating the Cable Car, Gondola and 11 lifts in California and 14 lifts in Nevada. The temperature was 15 degrees with partly cloudy skies.

KIRKWOOD there will be 12 lifts in operation today. Cross Country Center is open with 65 K of M/G Track. It was cloudy with 29 degrees.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 7 lifts for day skiing and 2 for night skiing. The sky was partly cloudy with 21 degrees. They did receive 2 to 3” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS should operate 5 lifts today. With the same weather as Boreal.

MT ROSE 7 lifts are scheduled. They received a trace of new snow, it was snowing13 degrees, with winds were 10 to 25 MPH.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE 19 lifts in operation today. The cross country center has 38 K of M/G track. The temperature was 10 degrees cloudy they have received 2” of new snow. .

SIERRA AT TAHOE lift operation today should be 13. It was 26 degrees snowing with 1” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER should operate 5 lifts today; cross country Area is open with 42 Trails and 78 K of M/G track. It was 6 degrees snowing with 2 to 3” of fresh powder.

DIAMOND PEAK has 6 lifts in operation. It was snowing with 1” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT it was snowing, 19 degrees, with 6 lifts in operation today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE SOME FRESH POWDER, MG RUNS, SKIER, AND RIDER PACKED POWDER. ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE SKI AREA BOUNDRIES DUE TO EXTREAM AVALANCH DANGER. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.