Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 22, 2013 - Back for its second year, the Last Chair Festival returns to Squaw Valley January 9-11 with a new format, huge headlining acts and new cultural seminars. A celebration of music, culture and community, the Last Chair Festival welcomes an eclectic mix of world-renowned music acts including The Flaming Lips, Jurassic 5, Matisyahu, Fitz & the Tantrums, Mayer Hawthorne and more.
“The inaugural Last Chair Music Festival last January was a great success, but this year we really wanted to blow it out of the water,” said Sean Kristl, marketing manager for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. “For 2014, we’ve brought in bigger acts and added a lineup of cultural seminars, workshops, and after–parties, as well as incredible lift ticket packages.”
Last Chair’s 2014 Line Up Includes:
• The Flaming Lips
• Matisyahu
• Jurassic 5
• Mayer Hawthorne
• Fitz & the Tantrums
• Random Rab
• Chali 2na (and the House of Vibe)
• Ben Rector
• Tennis
• West Water Outlaws
Powder By Day, Music by Night
“Northern California has always offered an amazing music scene, but we wanted to bring those shows to the mountains, literally,” continued Kristl. “We created some unbeatable concert and lift ticket packages since we really want everyone to enjoy everything the festival has to offer – day and night.”
Beyond the slopes and stage, this year’s Last Chair Festival features a slate of cultural seminars and after-party events.
Last Chair Festival offers various ticket packages, including a Music + Lift Ticket Combo Pass for three days on the slopes and two nights of music for just $250. Additional concert and lift ticket packages are available; details and purchase options can be found at www.Squaw.com/LastChairFestival.
Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on all things Last Chair Festival.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Squaw Valley hosts mountaintop dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
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Contact:
Amelia Richmond, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 452-7111 or arichmond@squaw.com
Melissa Brouse, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 452-7105 or mbrouse@squaw.com
Squaw Valley Takes Thanksgiving to New Heights with Mountaintop Dinner
Guests can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe.
*Click for images of Thanksgiving at High Camp for media use.
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 7, 2013 – Squaw Valley will once-again host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at High Camp on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Guests can ride the resort’s scenic Aerial Tram up 2,000 vertical feet to feast at The Terrace, one of High Camp’s mountaintop restaurants, while taking in panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The buffet-styled dinner will include traditional dishes such as sage roasted turkey, honey roasted ham, garlic mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, homemade cranberries and sweet potato casserole. The Thanksgiving dinner consists of two seatings, the first at 1 p.m., the second at 4 p.m. Seating is still available for the 1 p.m. dinner.
Reservations for the Thanksgiving buffet are $39 for adults and $29 for kids 12 and under. Prices do not include Aerial Tram tickets for the ride up to High Camp, which can be purchased for $32 for adults and $10 for kids. Those with a season pass or lift ticket for the day can ride the Tram for free.
For a truly incredible Thanksgiving, guests can spend the morning skiing or snowboarding on Squaw Valley’s legendary slopes, or go ice skating at the resorts’ mountaintop skating rink, followed by a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Squaw Valley opens for the 2013-14 winter season Wednesday, November 27.
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Contact:
Amelia Richmond, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 452-7111 or arichmond@squaw.com
Melissa Brouse, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 452-7105 or mbrouse@squaw.com
Squaw Valley Takes Thanksgiving to New Heights with Mountaintop Dinner
Guests can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe.
*Click for images of Thanksgiving at High Camp for media use.
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 7, 2013 – Squaw Valley will once-again host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at High Camp on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Guests can ride the resort’s scenic Aerial Tram up 2,000 vertical feet to feast at The Terrace, one of High Camp’s mountaintop restaurants, while taking in panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The buffet-styled dinner will include traditional dishes such as sage roasted turkey, honey roasted ham, garlic mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, homemade cranberries and sweet potato casserole. The Thanksgiving dinner consists of two seatings, the first at 1 p.m., the second at 4 p.m. Seating is still available for the 1 p.m. dinner.
Reservations for the Thanksgiving buffet are $39 for adults and $29 for kids 12 and under. Prices do not include Aerial Tram tickets for the ride up to High Camp, which can be purchased for $32 for adults and $10 for kids. Those with a season pass or lift ticket for the day can ride the Tram for free.
For a truly incredible Thanksgiving, guests can spend the morning skiing or snowboarding on Squaw Valley’s legendary slopes, or go ice skating at the resorts’ mountaintop skating rink, followed by a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Squaw Valley opens for the 2013-14 winter season Wednesday, November 27.
Thursday, november 7, 2013 7:05am
Snow Conditions: Base Depth: 12-18 in.
Current Temp: 7:05AM 40
Day Temp: Low 50s
Wind: Slight Breeze
15" 4 5
BASE DEPTH
AT MID-MTN. LIFTS
OPEN TRAILS
OPEN
WEATHER | ROADS | WEB CAMS | EVENTS
Welcome to Opening Day 2013-2014
We're so excited to welcome you to our 60th Anniversary season! With plenty of sunshine, temperatures in the low 50s, and light to moderate wind, it's going to be a great day on the hill. We have a base depth of 12-18 inches out there, and terrain available for beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders alike.
Today, Chairs 1, 3, 6, and 11 will be running and 5 trails will be open. Please be aware that early season obstacles may exist, so please use caution and stay on marked trails. Lifts run from 8:30am-4:00pm. For the latest status updates, log on to MammothMountain.com.
We have so much fun planned for this weekend! Join us on the Main Lodge sundeck at 11:00am for our annual toast, featuring our special 60th Anniversary brew from Mammoth Brewing Company. We'll have live music all weekend, and don't miss the parties, movie premieres, and concerts in The Village Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, event schedules, and tickets call 1-800-MAMMOTH or log on to MammothMountain.com.
Squaw traveling to Portland, Ore. for inaugural PDX to RNO flight on Friday
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Contact:
Amelia Richmond
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 448-0158 or arichmond@squaw.com
Marianne Lindsey, Alaska Airlines
(206) 392-5101 or Marianne.Lindsey@AlaskaAir.com
Alaska Airlines to Start Service Between Portland-Reno/Tahoe
Fares start at $64* Portland-Reno/Tahoe
Olympic Gold Medalist skier Jonny Moseley to fly on inaugural flight from Portland to Reno/Tahoe on Nov. 8.
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 6, 2013 — Alaska Airlines will offer new, nonstop daily air service between Portland, Ore. and Reno-Tahoe, Nev., starting Nov. 8, 2013.To help celebrate the airline’s new flight to Reno-Tahoe, Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley's Chief Mountain Host Jonny Moseley will join Portland passengers for the inaugural flight on Friday.
“As a resort, we’ve been working hard to bring new air service to the Tahoe region, and we are thrilled about the addition of the new Alaska Airlines flight,” said Cara Whitley, CMO of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. “With the increased access, we are excited to welcome new skiers and riders from the Pacific Northwest to our mountains this winter.”
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located just 45 minutes from many of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, including Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows – making it a great airport for skiers and riders seeking winter fun in the mountains.
“Alaska Airlines is thrilled to give our customers two new destinations from our Portland hub, with daily flights to the sun and sites of Tucson, as well as to Reno ‘the biggest little city in the world’ with Tahoe’s world class ski areas nearby,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines vice president of marketing.
Summary of new service:
Start date City pair Departs Arrives Frequency
Nov. 8 Portland-Reno 11:10 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Daily
Nov. 8 Reno-Portland 1:15 p.m. 2:50 p.m. Daily
All times based on local times zones.
Alaska Airlines is offering one-way fares starting from $64* between Portland and Reno/Tahoe for those who purchase before Nov. 11. Skiers and rides who want to maximize their savings can pair the $64 flight with Squaw Valley's Fly and Ski Free deal, where air travelers can present their boarding pass or airline luggage tag and ski or ride for free on their afternoon of arrival.
Alaska Airlines Portland-Tucson flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines using a 70-seat CRJ-700 regional jet. Portland-Reno/Tahoe flights will be flown for Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air using a 76-seat Bombardier Q400. Customers can enjoy free soft drinks and Starbucks coffee, A la Cart planeside baggage service, and complimentary Northwest wine and microbrews for passengers 21 years and older.
Alaska Airlines last operated between Portland and Reno in 2009.
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Contact:
Amelia Richmond
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
(530) 448-0158 or arichmond@squaw.com
Marianne Lindsey, Alaska Airlines
(206) 392-5101 or Marianne.Lindsey@AlaskaAir.com
Alaska Airlines to Start Service Between Portland-Reno/Tahoe
Fares start at $64* Portland-Reno/Tahoe
Olympic Gold Medalist skier Jonny Moseley to fly on inaugural flight from Portland to Reno/Tahoe on Nov. 8.
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 6, 2013 — Alaska Airlines will offer new, nonstop daily air service between Portland, Ore. and Reno-Tahoe, Nev., starting Nov. 8, 2013.To help celebrate the airline’s new flight to Reno-Tahoe, Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley's Chief Mountain Host Jonny Moseley will join Portland passengers for the inaugural flight on Friday.
“As a resort, we’ve been working hard to bring new air service to the Tahoe region, and we are thrilled about the addition of the new Alaska Airlines flight,” said Cara Whitley, CMO of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. “With the increased access, we are excited to welcome new skiers and riders from the Pacific Northwest to our mountains this winter.”
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located just 45 minutes from many of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, including Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows – making it a great airport for skiers and riders seeking winter fun in the mountains.
“Alaska Airlines is thrilled to give our customers two new destinations from our Portland hub, with daily flights to the sun and sites of Tucson, as well as to Reno ‘the biggest little city in the world’ with Tahoe’s world class ski areas nearby,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines vice president of marketing.
Summary of new service:
Start date City pair Departs Arrives Frequency
Nov. 8 Portland-Reno 11:10 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Daily
Nov. 8 Reno-Portland 1:15 p.m. 2:50 p.m. Daily
All times based on local times zones.
Alaska Airlines is offering one-way fares starting from $64* between Portland and Reno/Tahoe for those who purchase before Nov. 11. Skiers and rides who want to maximize their savings can pair the $64 flight with Squaw Valley's Fly and Ski Free deal, where air travelers can present their boarding pass or airline luggage tag and ski or ride for free on their afternoon of arrival.
Alaska Airlines Portland-Tucson flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines using a 70-seat CRJ-700 regional jet. Portland-Reno/Tahoe flights will be flown for Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air using a 76-seat Bombardier Q400. Customers can enjoy free soft drinks and Starbucks coffee, A la Cart planeside baggage service, and complimentary Northwest wine and microbrews for passengers 21 years and older.
Alaska Airlines last operated between Portland and Reno in 2009.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Dear Ben,
Mammoth received a foot of snow on Monday! That means one thing: the skiing and riding is going to be amazing on Thanksgiving weekend. Take advantage of great conditions with a hearty 20%* savings on lodging at Mammoth Mountain Inn, which includes a Thanksgiving feast.
Adults will enjoy a holiday spread with all the fixings. Kids will appreciate the feast, decorating a Gingerbread Village, visiting Woolly, as well as arts and crafts. And everyone will enjoy all the on-snow upgrades we've made. The fun continues all weekend long with a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, live music, and more.
BOOK NOW
Leave the cooking to us and carve turns all day with the ones you love. We'll carve the turkey!
SAVE 20% AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN INN ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
VISIT MAMMOTHMOUNTAIN.COM or CALL 800.MAMMOTH (800.626.6684)
*As low as $114 per night, per person based on double occupancy in a standard room at Mammoth Mountain Inn (MMI). Book before 11/26 or until supplies last. Stay includes Thanksgiving dinner at MMI's Mountainside Grill for each person on the reservation. Seating times are 4pm and 6 pm. Stay Dates: 11/24/2013 - 12/2/2013. 2 night minimum, rate based on double occupancy, standard room at MMI, Thursday night check in. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to room availability. No discounts for early departure. Taxes and $20 resort fee not included.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Dear Ben,
Mammoth received a foot of snow on Monday! That means one thing: the skiing and riding is going to be amazing on Thanksgiving weekend. Take advantage of great conditions with a hearty 20%* savings on lodging at Mammoth Mountain Inn, which includes a Thanksgiving feast.
Adults will enjoy a holiday spread with all the fixings. Kids will appreciate the feast, decorating a Gingerbread Village, visiting Woolly, as well as arts and crafts. And everyone will enjoy all the on-snow upgrades we've made. The fun continues all weekend long with a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, live music, and more.
BOOK NOW
Leave the cooking to us and carve turns all day with the ones you love. We'll carve the turkey!
SAVE 20% AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN INN ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
VISIT MAMMOTHMOUNTAIN.COM or CALL 800.MAMMOTH (800.626.6684)
*As low as $114 per night, per person based on double occupancy in a standard room at Mammoth Mountain Inn (MMI). Book before 11/26 or until supplies last. Stay includes Thanksgiving dinner at MMI's Mountainside Grill for each person on the reservation. Seating times are 4pm and 6 pm. Stay Dates: 11/24/2013 - 12/2/2013. 2 night minimum, rate based on double occupancy, standard room at MMI, Thursday night check in. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to room availability. No discounts for early departure. Taxes and $20 resort fee not included.
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