Competition Schedule Wednesday 4/27 9:45 a.m. - Randonee Race, Cornice II Bowl 10 a.m. - Recco competition, Headwall 10 a.m. - Beacon Competition, Headwall 11:30 a.m. - Dog Competition, Top of KT-22 12 p.m. - GS Race, The Slot 12:30-2 p.m. - On Snow BBQ, Bottom of Cornice II Bowl 5 p.m. - Awards Ceremony, Cornice Cantina with DJ party Thursday 4/28 10 a.m. - Recco competition, Headwall 10 a.m. - Bamboo Throw, Lost Lake Check in Bottom of Headwall Chair 10 a.m. - Bomb Throw (long/short) 11:30 a.m. - Dog Competition, KT-22 12 p.m. - Sled Race, Headwall Face 12:30­ p.m. - On Snow Lunch, Bottom of Cornice II Bowl 7 p.m. - Awards Ceremony, Cornice Cantina with the Pete Charles Band

Helly Hansen Pro Patrol Olympics at Squaw

Catch the competition this Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 & 28 on the steeps of the Headwall and KT-22 areas. Professional Ski Patrollers from all over North America will be competing in unique challenges to take home the glory and win $10,000 in cash and prizes. With plenty of sunshine and a spectator area including a BBQ, this is a great competition that is not to be missed.

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New Event: Avalanche Dog Rescue
Resort’s top dogs will go head to head in a two-day challenge. The K-9 competition will start at 11:30 am at the top of KT-22 and will include a timed retrieval of buried objects.

History point, I have never seen snow on Easter before, Happy Easter!

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 1” of fresh snow Cable Car Funitel and 7 lifts EL 8200 2” of new snow with 10 lifts. Squaw Valley will close on May 30^th.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 7 lifts new snow of 1 to 2”. They will close May 15^th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 19 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola and 8 lifts today. Snow showers, with 1 to 2” of new snow. The will close for the week operating April 29^th thru May1st then closing for the season.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 7 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side. They received 1” of new snow. They are closing for the season tonight. .

KIRKWOOD did receive 1” of new snow, they will have 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 1 to 2” of new snow 5 lifts, they are closing for the season at 4PM/

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts with 1 to 2” of new snow, closing tonight for the season.

MT ROSE 6 lifts scheduled for today with a trace of new snow.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Closing for the season tonight.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 10 lifts planned for today with 2” of new snow. They are closing tonight with customer appreciation day Monday.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They did receive 1” of new snow.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN it was snowing this morning, they are planning on 6 lifts for today. They are closing for the season today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS CLOUDY; TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE MID 2O’S TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS LIGHT 15 TO 25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS FIRM PACK M/G, VARIABLE, WITH SOME FRESH SNOW ON TOP, TURNING TO CORN SNOW AS THE TEMPERATURE RAISES. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

This will be the last report for this season see, you again next season.

Ben

It's still winter, bundle up.

SQUAW VALLEY no report this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 7 lifts.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola and 8 lifts today. Snow showers, with 1 to 2” of new snow. The will close for the season on May 1^st.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 9 lifts on the California side and 9 on the Nevada side. They received 4” of new snow. The winds were 20 to 25 MPH.

KIRKWOOD did receive 4 to 6” of new snow, they will have 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT and soda springs didn’t report this morning.

SODA SPRINGS

MT ROSE 6 lifts scheduled for today. It was snowing with 1” of new snow.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Northstar did receive 4” of new snow.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 10 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN it was snowing this morning, they are planning on 6 lifts for today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS CLOUDY; TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE MID 2O’S TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS LIGHT 0 TO 15 MPH. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS FIRM PACK M/G, VARIABLE, WITH SOME FRESH SNOW ON TOP, TURNING TO CORN SNOW AS THE TEMPERATURE RAISES. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Tough Mudder Teams Up with Squaw Valley USA for Extreme Obstacle Event

September 17-18, 2011

[Squaw Valley USA] April 22, 2011 – This September, athletes will be tested on an extreme on-mountain obstacle course on Squaw Valley USA’s legendary terrain for the 11th Tough Mudder event. Chosen for its challenging landscape, Squaw Valley USA is one of 10 Tough Mudder venues across the country and this fall marks the second time the endurance event has come to Northern California. Squaw Valley’s Tough Mudder event will take place September 17-18, 2011.

With beautiful Lake Tahoe as the backdrop for the event, Mudders will scale the Sierras throughout the 10 mile-long course complete with 19 different obstacles. From the exhilarating FireWalker, in which participants run through fire, to crowd-favorite Electroshock Therapy, where contestants dash through a field of live wires with up to 10,000 volt shocks, the challenge is on this September.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Tough Mudder to host this spectacular event and eager to welcome both guests and participants to the resort,” states Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “From on-mountain activities to stunning lake views, participants and spectators will be able to enjoy the spectacular fall season at Squaw Valley USA.”

The military-style event challenges are strategically placed across the peaks that make up Squaw Valley. With more than 10,000 men and women expected to participate, those interested are encouraged to register early for the event with other comrades. Spectator tickets are also available for friends and family who wish to cheer on participants and enjoy the resort.

The top 5% of finishers will qualify for the World's Toughest Mudder, a 48-hour death race December 17–18, 2011 in Englishtown, New Jersey in which the winner will receive $10,000.

Just in time to kick off the winter 2011-2012 season, Tough Mudder is sure to awe both spectators and those daring enough to accept the challenge.

SQUAW VALLEY El 6200 operating the Cable Car Funitel and 3 lifts wind and partly cloudy sky. El 8200 received 1” of new snow, 9 lifts scheduled.

ALPINE MEADOWS did receive 1 to 2” of new snow, they have scheduled 7 lifts.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL will operate the Gondola and 8 lifts today. The will close for the season on May 1^st.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 6 lifts on the California side and 9 on the Nevada side. They received 1” of new snow.

KIRKWOOD did receive 1 to 3” of new snow, they will have 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT there will be 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS will operate 5 lifts today.

MT ROSE 4 lifts scheduled for today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 7 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN received 1” of new snow. They are planning on 6 lifts for today.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS PARTLYCLOUDY; TEMPRATURES WERE IN THE MID 2O’S TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS LIGHT 0 TO 20 MPH. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS FIRM PACK M/G, VERIABLE, AND TURNING TO CORN SNOW AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

WINTER IS BACK AGAIN.

SQUAW VALLEY no report this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS did receive 2 to 4” of new snow, they have scheduled 4 lifts. The winds on the upper mountain were 75 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL did receive 2 to 5” of new snow; they will operate the Gondola and 8 lifts today. The will close for the season on May 1^st.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 7 lifts on the California side and 11 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD did receive 2 to 4” of new snow, they will have 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT did receive 4 to 6” of new snow. There will be 4 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing.

SODA SPRINGS same snow and 5 lifts in operation.

MT ROSE 25 degrees 20 to 35 MPH, they did receive 3” of new snow. 3 lifts with the Chuter on delay.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today; they did receive 4” of new snow. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. New snow fall of 3”.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS CLOUDY WITH SNOW SHOWERS; TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE MID 2O’S TO THE LOW 30’S; WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS FRESH SNOW OVER FIRM PACK M/G AND TURNING TO CORN SNOW AS THE TEMPERATURE RAISES. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Squaw Valley USA Hosts the Start of Stage 2 of the Amgen
Tour of California

The largest cycling event in America comes to Squaw Valley USA on May 16, 2011

[Squaw Valley USA] April 20, 2011 – Squaw Valley USA is honored to host Stage 2 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in America. For the first time, the race will start in Lake Tahoe, one of the country’s most spectacular destinations and nationally renowned cycling meccas. As host to the second leg of the tour, Squaw Valley USA will come alive with live music, parties and events to accompany the prestigious race.

Lake Tahoe’s first-ever involvement in the race as the official Overall Start is Sunday, May 15 and begins at South Lake Tahoe at 6,300 feet, the highest start elevation in the six-year history of the competition. Stage 1 wraps up in North Lake Tahoe at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, with the Stage 2 Start taking place at Squaw Valley USA on Monday, May 16.

Upon completing Stage 1, competitors will have ridden a lap-and-a-half around Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the country, conquering 119 miles and three mountains passes in approximately five hours and a total elevation gain of 5,500 feet.

Squaw Valley USA, home of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, is hosting the Stage 2 Start of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California on the morning of Monday, May 16. The action starts directly under the historic Olympic rings at the center of the Village at Squaw Valley with riders peddling the cobbled corridors before turning onto Squaw Valley Road and then descending to the Olympic Flame entrance and a left-hand turn onto Highway 89 towards Truckee and on to the Stage 2 finish in Sacramento.

Sunday, May 15, spectators can watch the Stage 1 finish in the Village at Squaw Valley on a jumbotron screen in the Village followed by a lively village-wide happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. With Squaw Valley’s extended ski season through May 30, spectators can spend a day on the slopes before joining in the après scene in the Village. In honor of the Amgen Tour of California, Squaw Valley is selling deeply discounted lift tickets for just $39 with a portion of the proceeds going to Biking for a Better World and the local organizing committee.

Monday, May 16, cycling enthusiasts can start the morning with a breakfast buffet at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. As the festivities begin, spectators can watch riders sign in under the Olympic Rings at 9:15 a.m., followed by the 10:15 a.m. start of Stage 2. The Village will continue the celebration with live music starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing into the afternoon with a jumbotron screen airing the Stage 2 finish in Sacramento.

“We are thrilled to welcome the start of the Stage 2 to Squaw Valley USA,” said Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The world first turned its eyes on Squaw Valley in 1960 during the Olympic Winter Games. Now, 50 years later, we are again honored to host some of the best athletes in the world.”

In previous years, the Amgen Tour of California has drawn some of the world's most recognizable and respected riders, such as top Tour de France competitors, world champions and Olympic medalists including Lance Armstrong, Tom Boonen, Oscar Freire, Paolo Bettini, Fabian Cancellara, Carlos Sastre, Ivan Basso, George Hincapie, Mark Cavendish and Andy Schleck.

The 2011 Amgen Tour of California will cover nearly 800 miles and visit 15 Host Cities for official stage starts and finishes, while other cities along the route also will have the opportunity to witness the excitement of elite professional cycling. Stages for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California include:

• Stage 1: Sunday, May 15 – South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe-Northstar at Tahoe Resort
• Stage 2: Monday, May 16 – North Lake Tahoe-Squaw Valley USA to Sacramento
• Stage 3: Tuesday, May 17 – Auburn to Modesto
• Stage 4: Wednesday, May 18 – Livermore to San Jose
• Stage 5: Thursday, May 19 – Seaside to Paso Robles
• Stage 6: Friday, May 20 – Solvang Individual Time Trial
• Stage 7: Saturday, May 21 – Claremont to Mt. Baldy
• Stage 8: Sunday, May 22 – Santa Clarita to Thousand Oaks

For best viewing points, where to catch the riders up close, a complete list of events (including the Tahoe 10-Day Countdown leading up to the race) and lodging accommodations, click to www.TahoeAmgenTourofCalifornia.com. For details about the Tour, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 has scheduled the Cable Car and 3 lifts. At EL 8200 has 9 lifts scheduled for today.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 4 lifts. The winds on the upper mountain were 46 MPH.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 8 lifts today. The will close for the season on May 1^st.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 6 lifts on the California side and 9 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

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

SODA SPRINGS closed on Wednesday.

MT ROSE 32 degrees clear 20 to 35 MPH. 3 lifts in service today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE WEATHER WAS MOSTLY PARTLY CLOUDY; TEMPRATURES WERE IN THE MID 3O’S; WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS FIRM PACK M/G AND TURNING TO CORN SNOW AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

SQUAW VALLEY no report this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 4 lifts. The sky was cloudy winds 10 to 30 MPH, with 1” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 15 lifts expected today, the weather 25 degrees winds 15 to 20 MPH and partly cloudy skies.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 8 lifts today. Today’s weather was partly cloudy sky temperature 35 degrees.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 6 lifts on the California side and 8 on the Nevada side. The weather was 27 degrees, partly cloudy, with winds 15 to 20 MPH

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 6 lifts; there X/C area is open. Today’s weather 29 degrees, 11 MPH wind and 2” of new snow.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing, today’s weather cloudy sky, 33 degrees calm wind.

SODA SPRINGS closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

MT ROSE 33 degrees clear 10 to 25 MPH, up to 1” of new snow. 3 lifts in service plus the Chuter which is delayed.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. This mornings weather 34 degrees winds 10 to 20 MPH with partly cloudy sky.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. 34 degrees partly cloudy and calm wind.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS WITH SOME FRESH ON TOP. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

The weather will effect skiing today.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 4 lifts; at 8200 10 lifts in operation. Scheduled closing date is May 30^th.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 6 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 15 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 8 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 7 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 6 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing, both boreal and Soda Springs had rain showers this morning; and will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. They will close for the Season on April 25^th.

TAHOE DONNER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE HIGH 30’S TO THE LOW 40’S ; WINDS ARE GOING TO BE A FACTOR TODAY 15 TO 55 MPH DPENDING WHERE YOU ARE. THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS AS IT DID NOT SET UP LAST NIGHT WITH SOME FRESH ON TOP. WE ASK YOU TO BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

The Ski Season is starting to wind down first area closing today.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 7 lifts; at 8200 14 lifts in operation. Scheduled closing date is May 30^th.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 9 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 8 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 12 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 7 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 6 lifts for today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 15 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. They will close for the Season on April 25^th.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 39 trails, with 85 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season today.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE LOW 30’S TO THE LOW 40’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS AS IT DID NOT SET

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 7 lifts; at 8200 14 lifts in operation. Scheduled closing date is May 30^th.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 9 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 8 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 12 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 7 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 6 lifts for today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 15 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. They will close for the Season on April 25^th.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 39 trails, with 85 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season today.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE LOW 30’S TO THE LOW 40’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS SPRING CONDITIONS AS IT DID NOT SET UP LAST NIGHT.

Ski early then party late.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 7 lifts; at 8200 14 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 10 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD has scheduled 7 lifts; there X/C area is open.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 4 lifts for today plus the Chuter which is on delayed start.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 15 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today. They will close for the Season on April 25^th.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 39 trails, with 85 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 30’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G AND TILLED; SKIER FIRM PACK TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 7 lifts; at 8200 10 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 7 lifts. The winds on top were up to 30 MPH; Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 10 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD no report this morning.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 4 lifts for today. The winds were 20 to 35 MPH on the upper mountain.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today. Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 35 trails, with 73 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 30’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G AND TILLED; SKIER FIRM PACK TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

It's Spring again!

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 6 lifts; at 8200 9 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 8 lifts. The winds on top were up to 41 MPH; Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 10 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD received 3” of new snow, they are planning on 6 lifts; cross country has 60 K of MG track. They will close for the season May 1st.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th. Boreal and Soda Springs received 2 to 3” of new snow.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts scheduled for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 3 lifts for today, with the Chuter on delay. The winds were 10 to 25 MPH on the upper mountain.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today, with 3” of fresh snow; Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today; they did receive 3” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 34 trails, with 69 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID TEENS TO THE MID 20’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G AND TILLED; SKIER FIRM PACK WITH SOME FRESH SNOW TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Homewood’s spring concert series presents live music all spring This April, Homewood has set the stage for a spring atmosphere we all know and love: great snow, beautiful views, and fantastic live music. Read more about each band on Homewood’s event calendar. Saturday, April 16 – Dead Winter Carpenters – Rock & roll The Dead Winter Carpenters will play at Homewood’s North Lodge sundeck from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23 – Buster Blue - Genre: American folk Buster Blue will play from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Homewood’s North Lodge sundeck. Sunday, April 24th – One Tract Mind - Genre: Rock/jam band One Tract Mind will play at Homewood’s North Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
	Easter brunch at Homewood & West Shore Café & Inn Combine a day of fantastic spring skiing and riding with a delicious Easter brunch (Sunday, April 24) at Homewood’s West Shore Café & Inn. Located directly across the street from Homewood’s North Lodge, the West Shore Café & Inn’s Easter brunch menu offers scrumptious options, including: • Brown sugar glazed ham with eggs to order • Traditional eggs Benedict • West Shore eggs Benedict (served with crab cakes) • Tahoe’s best French toast Easter brunch at the West Shore Café & Inn is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To view other menu items for Easter brunch as well as the lunch and dinner menu; or to make a reservation, visit WestShoreCafe.com.
	West Shore Café offers AMGEN Tour of California lodging packages Lake Tahoe’s West Shore Café & Inn will offer a special AMGEN Tour of California lodging package, available Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 starting at $399. Located directly along the tour’s stage-one route, the West Shore Café & Inn offers unobstructed viewing of the peloton’s two laps along Lake Tahoe’s west shore. Located adjacent to Homewood Mountain Resort, the West Shore Café & Inn offers a festive setting for the 2011 Tour. The special event lodging package also includes two V.I.P. viewing passes for peloton spectating as well as passes for the outdoor barbeque and beverage gardens hosted at West Shore Café Sunday, May 15. To reserve a lodging package at the West Shore Café & Inn during the AMGEN Tour of California, simply visit WestShoreCafe.com or call 530.525.5200 and use promotional code, PASS. For additional information about the spectator party hosted at the West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort see SkiHomewood.com.
	Homewood and West Shore Café & Inn host AMGEN Tour of California party The West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort will host one of the lake’s biggest Tour of California parties from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15. A lavish barbeque will feature some of the West Shore Café’s signature party fare like made-to-order stripstream ahi or tri tip sliders, steak & veggie kabobs, and breakaway barbecued chicken. An outdoor beer garden will add to the excitement of an unobstructed view of stage one. A full bar will be available inside the West Shore Café & Inn throughout the day offering inn guests and festive spectators a prime view of Lake Tahoe in between peloton laps. Plenty of parking, as well as unobstructed spectating, will be available at Homewood Mountain Resort. The peloton is expected to race by the West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort between 11:20 a.m. and 11:43 a.m. during its first lap; and between 1:52 p.m. and 3:16 p.m. during its second lap.

Professional Patrollers Compete to Win $10,000 in Prizes at the Helly Hansen Professional Ski Patrol Olympics

The first ever nation-wide ski patrol Olympics returns to Squaw Valley USA April 26 – April 28, 2011

[Squaw Valley USA] April 13, 2011 – Squaw Valley USA is hosting the second annual nation-wide Helly Hansen Professional Ski Patrol Olympics April 26 through April 28, 2011. Ski Patrollers from all over North America and Canada will be competing for glory and $10,000 in cash and other prizes such as avalanche probes, backpacks compliments of Helly Hansen, Alpine Traverse, Recco and BCA.

Competitions will include a randonée race, beacon competition, GS race, sled race, bamboo throw and simulated bomb throw. All competitions will be visible from the Cornice II snow lounge and BBQ area where spectators can partake in the excitement and suspense.

New this year, the Helly Hansen Professional Ski Patrol Olympics has added an Avalanche Rescue Dog competition where resort’s top dogs will go head to head in a two-day challenge. Avalanche rescue dogs are an important component of any patrol team. Not only are these dogs highly trained and incredibly smart, they are also adorable and playful animals. The K-9 competition will include a timed retrieval of buried objects.

Registration for the event will take place Tuesday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Papoose Discovery Center located across from Cornice Cantina. Registration to compete costs $89 per patroller and includes a two-day lift ticket to Squaw Valley USA and participation in the events. A discounted entry fee is available for patrollers with Squaw Valley season passes. Spectators are invited to watch the competition and enjoy the only the snow BBQ in the Cornice II Bowl. Spectators are also welcome to celebrate their favorite patrollers’ victories at of the after parties hosted by Cornice Cantina.

Which ski resort has what it takes to win the 1st Gold medal? Patrollers and spectators will find out April 26-28, 2011 at Squaw Valley USA.

More snow in the forcast.

SQUAW VALLEY EL 6200 will operate the Cable Car and Funitel plus 6 lifts; at 8200 10 lifts in operation.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 9 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side. The winds were 30 to 35 MPH with higher gusts.

KIRKWOOD it was 16 degrees this morning. They have 6 lifts scheduled; cross country has 60 K of MG track. They will close for the season May 1st.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS closed today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 4 lifts for today. The winds were 20 to 35 MPH on the upper mountain.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 15 lifts operating today; Cross Country closed for the season.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 35 trails, with 69 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 20’S TO THE LOW 30’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G AND TILLED; SKIER FIRM PACK TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

SQUAW VALLEY No report this morning.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 7 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD 6 lifts scheduled; cross country has 60 K of MG track. They will close for the season May 1st.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 3 lifts for today. The Chuter is on delay this morning.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 15 lifts operating today; Cross Country is open.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 35 trails, with 65 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN operating weekends skiing 9 AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE LOW 20’S TO THE LOW 30’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G AND TILLED; SKIER FIRM PACK TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPRATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

SUN PROTECTION A MUST!

SQUAW VALLEY El 6200 they will be operating the Cable Car Funitel and 6 lifts; at EL 8200 will operate 10 lifts.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 7 lifts. Alpine extended their season until May 15th.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 13 on the Nevada side. The winds were 25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

KIRKWOOD 7 lifts scheduled; cross country has 60 K of MG track. They will close for the season May 1st.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS 5 lifts on the schedule for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 4lifts for today. The wind may be a factor today, 20 to 35 Mph on top.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 16 lifts operating today; Cross Country is open.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 9 lifts planned for today.

TAHOE DONNER has scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 34 trails, with 65 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN should operate 7 lifts today. Operating daily thru April 11^th, then weekend skiing 9AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 20’S TO THE LOW 30’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE M/G; SKIER PACKED POWDER TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS AS THE TEMPERATURE RAISES. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

It's still winter with spring conditions, sun glasses and sunscreen a must.

SQUAW VALLEY El 6200 they will be operating the Cable Car Funitel and 7 lifts; at EL 8200 will operate 14 lifts.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 10 lifts. Alpine did receive 1” of new snow.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today, they did receive 2 to 3” of fresh snow.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 13 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD 1 to 2” of fresh snow; 10 lifts scheduled; cross country has 60 K of MG track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT received a trace of new snow, 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS received a trace of new snow, 5 lifts on the schedule for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 6 lifts for today.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 16 lifts operating today; Cross Country is open.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 10 lifts planned for today. They received 1” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER did receive a trace of new snow, they have scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 34 trails, with 65 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN should operate 7 lifts today, with 1” of new snow. Operating daily thru April 11^th, then weekend skiing 9AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE HIGH TEENS TO THE HIGH 20’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 15 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE, SOME POWDER; M/G; AND SKIER PACKED POWDER TURNING TO SPRING CONDITIONS. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

SQUAW VALLEY El 6200 has 2” of fresh snow they will be operating the Cable Car Funitel and 7 lifts; at EL 8200 will operate 14 lifts, with 7” of powder.

ALPINE MEADOWS has scheduled 11 lifts.

MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today.

SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today.

HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 13 on the Nevada side.

KIRKWOOD 1 to 2” of fresh snow; 10 lifts scheduled; cross country has 60 K of MG track.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT received a trace of new snow, 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. Boreal and Soda Springs will close for the season on April 24^th.

SODA SPRINGS received a trace of new snow, 5 lifts on the schedule for today.

MT ROSE is planning on operating 6 lifts for today; they did receive 1” of new snow.

NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 16 lifts operating today; Cross Country is open. They did receive 4” of fresh powder.

SIERRA AT TAHOE has 11 lifts planned for today. They received 4” of new snow.

TAHOE DONNER did receive a trace of new snow, they have scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 34 trails, with 65 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17^th.

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DIAMOND PEAK there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN should operate 7 lifts today, with 5 to 8” of new snow. Operating daily thru April 11^th, then weekend skiing 9AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24^th.

THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID TEENS TO THE MID 20’S ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 25 MPH; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE, SOME POWDER; M/G; AND SKIER PACKED POWDER. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.

Squaw Hits 700” Season Snowfall Total for the First Time on Record

With 700” of cumulative season snowfall Squaw Valley USA offers incredible spring skiing
through May 30

[Squaw Valley USA] April 8, 2011 – With nearly a foot of fresh snow in the last 48 hours, Squaw Valley USA has hit the 700 inch mark for cumulative season snowfall for the first time ever on record. In honor of the season’s historic snowfall and incredible spring skiing conditions, Squaw Valley USA has already extended their ski season to May 30, 2011.**

Widely known as North America’s spring skiing capital, Squaw Valley’s spring is better than ever with unbelievable spring lodging deals and a non-stop line up of spring events, concerts and mountaintop pool parties. With a current base of 225” and Easter Weekend on the horizon, families can bring the kids for a chance to ski with the Easter Bunny and participate in the on-mountain egg hunt. Live music, outdoor sundecks, poolside restaurants and more make Squaw Valley the place to be this spring.

* Click Here to View Spring Skiing Footage at Squaw Valley USA

With records dating back to 1970, Squaw Valley USA previously beat their highest recorded season snowfall total of 662 inches during an epic March snowstorm that brought 211 inches (17 feet) of snow to the resort. Now having reached the 700 inch milestone, the resort has greatly exceeded the average annual snowfall total of 450 inches. More snow and phenomenal spring conditions are on tap in the next eight weeks until the season end.

“With 700 inches of snow, we are going to have amazing spring skiing through our extended closing date of May 30,” said Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have so much snow that we will be examining the possibility of opening for the 4th of July, conditions permitting.”

Ranked one of the Top 5 Spring Skiing destinations in North America by The New York Times, Squaw Valley offers a mountaintop pool and hot tub overlooking the Sierra, incredible spring snow conditions and one of the longest ski seasons in the country. With the resort’s decision to remain open through May 30, this spring is sure to be the best yet with pool parties and live music on deck through the end of May. Skiers and riders can take advantage of the resort’s incredible spring deals with Squaw Valley’s Stay and Ski Free deal.

“We’re extending the entire spring experience all the way through May 30,” noted Wirth. “While other resorts operations and accessibility will have diminished by late April and May, Squaw Valley will be offering incredible skiing, music and events all with extremely easy access via the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.”

Skiers and riders can take advantage of the abundant snowfall with a Spring Pass for just $199. The 2011 Spring Pass is valid 7 days a week through the newly-extended end of the 2010-2011 winter season. If purchased with a 2011-2012 season pass, spring visitors will receive a discounted rate of $129.

**Following May 8, the resort will move to Friday-Sunday operations, offering skiing and riding May 13-16, May 20-22 and May 27-30, 2011. Additional days of operation include Monday, May 16, for the Stage 2 start of the Amgen Tour of California and Monday, May 30, the Memorial Day holiday.

WINTER SKIING IN APRIL!

SQUAW VALLEY El 6200 has 4” of fresh snow they will be operating the Cable Car Funitel and 7 lifts; at EL 8200 will operate 11 lifts, with 6” of powder. ALPINE MEADOWS did receive 4 to 6” of new snow they have scheduled 9 lifts. MAMMOUTH MOUNTAIN with 24 lifts expected today. SUGAR BOWL operating the Gondola and 9 lifts today. New snow fall of 1 to 3”. HEAVENLY Operating the CC Aerial Tram and 10 lifts on the California side and 10 on the Nevada side. Heavenly did receive 10” of new snow. KIRKWOOD 16 to 18” of new SQUAW VALLEY USA EL 6200 has 4” of fresh snow they will be operating the Cable Car, Funitel snow with 10 lifts scheduled today; cross country has 60 K of MG track. BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT 2 to 3” of fresh snow, 5 lifts for day skiing 2 tonight for night skiing. SODA SPRINGS received 2 to 3” of new snow, 5 lifts on the schedule for today. MT ROSE is planning on operating 3 lifts for today the winds on top were 45 MPH plus, they did receive a trace of new snow. NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE there should be 14 lifts operating today; Cross Country is open. They did receive 5” of fresh powder. SIERRA AT TAHOE has 8 lifts planned for today. They received 4” of new snow. TAHOE DONNER did receive 2” of new snow, they have scheduled 5 lifts, X/C 35 trails, with 70 K of track. Tahoe Donner will close for the season April 17th. . DIAMOND PEAK did receive 3” of new snow; there lift operations today should be 4 lifts. They will close for the season on Easter Sunday. HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN should operate 6 lifts today, with 2 to 4” of new snow. Operating daily thru April 11th, then weekend skiing 9AM until 2 PM on April 15 thru the 18 and again April 22 thru the 24th. THE WEATHER WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 4:30 AM AND 6 AM AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. LIFT OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WIND WEATHER AND SNOW SAFETY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE LOW TEENS ; WINDS WERE MOSTLY LIGHT 5 TO 25 MPH; SNOWING; THE SURFACE CONDITIONS WERE, FRESH POWDER; M/G; AND SKIER PACKED POWDER. BE AWARE RIDE AND SKI WITH CARE.