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HEAVENLY TO HOST FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SO. LAKE TAHOE, Calif.
(Apr. 26, 2012) - Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle
Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s
and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the
second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in
2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
Beginning March 29-31, 2013, the nation’s top moguls and
aerials athletes will compete for the U.S. Freestyle National title at
Heavenly’s freestyle arena located at the California Lodge base area, with
the moguls competition commencing on Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run. The
women’s and men’s aerials competition will be held at the base of World
Cup run in California, adjacent to Gunbarrel. Heavenly is one of only a
handful of resorts to recently host the championships two years in a row,
joining Stratton Mountain Resort (2011, 2012), Squaw Valley (2009, 2010)
and Killington (2006, 2007).
“Building on our heritage of freestyle skiing and competition
that dates back to its roots in the 1970’s, we’re excited and honored to
host the 2012-13 and 2013-14 U.S. Freestyle Championships at Heavenly on
Gunbarrel,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “Gunbarrel is
the most iconic moguls run in North America and has spawned such great
skiers as Glen Plake and current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athlete Sho
Kashima. It’s the ultimate challenge for America’s top freestyle skiers.”
Because the U.S. Championships event falls after the 2014
Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, spectators will also have the opportunity
to watch U.S. Olympic athletes compete after they return from the Games.
“Heavenly will provide a great combination of
spectator-friendly venues, plus a rich heritage of freestyle skiing,” said
USSA Vice President, Events Calum Clark. “The U.S. Freestyle Championships
will showcase our most accomplished freestyle skiers both as they prepare
for and return from the Olympics in Sochi.”
"Heavenly has a tradition of hosting the biggest Freestyle
events in the land, dating back to the 1970s Hot Dogging contests,” said
Glen Plake. “The 2013 Freestyle Nationals belong at Heavenly, and for the
competitors, what a pleasure to be competing on such hallowed ground!"
The moguls of Gunbarrel have been home and training ground
for several amateur and pro mogul skiers, including Chris Hernandez,
Brooke Ballachey, Travis Woodcock, Christy Tibbetts and Travis Cabral, as
well as current U.S. Ski Team Member Sho Kashima, and rising stars Ryan
Hickey and Anna Park.
“I'm very excited that the next two U.S. Championships will
be held on my home mountain,” said Sho Kashima, current U.S. Freestyle
Team athlete. “This event brings the best moguls and aerials skiers in the
nation to the best freestyle skiing venue in the world. It will be a great
event for the community of South Lake Tahoe, especially with the 2013-14
Championships being held at Heavenly leading up to and immediately
following the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.”
“We have hosted many major freestyle events over the years at
Heavenly, including World Cups, Nationals, Junior Nationals, pro freestyle
events and countless regional freestyle competitions. The first major
freestyle contests in the 70s were at Heavenly,” said Jere Crawford,
Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation freestyle head coach and the 2011-12
USSA Freestyle Coach of the Year. “Rick Buxton and his staff at Heavenly
always do a first class job.
“Gunbarrel run is possibly the finest mogul venue on the
planet. You can drive right up to it and see it from all over town. When
we build an aerial site right next to it, you have the greatest show on
snow. Throw in all the lodging, dining, night life, scenery and ease of
access, it’s no wonder this is the competitors' favorite place to compete.
Who wouldn't want to go to Tahoe in late March?”
Event admission will be free and spectator seating will be available on a
limited basis.
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA EXPLORE OLYMPIC BID
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.
(Apr. 5, 2012) - Fifty-two years after the Olympic flame was first ignited
in the Tahoe region, California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and
Nevada Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki announced the formation of the
Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee (LTWGEC) today, a new joint
California Nevada initiative, building on the existing efforts, dedicated
to developing an Olympic Bid for the 2022 Winter Games.
The new committee, LTWGEC, is an entity created by the
leadership of two separate organizations that were set up to explore a
potential Bid for the Tahoe Region. The two organizations - the Reno Tahoe
Winter Games Coalition and the California Winter Games Committee - joined
by the Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee - will now be committing their
significant resources to the LTWGEC.
"The timing is right for Californians and Nevadans to come
together and seriously explore bringing the Winter Olympic Games to the
Tahoe region," said Nevada Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki. "Our new
committee is the evolution of years of work by many people and if the
United States Olympic Committee (USOC) decides to bid on the 2022 Winter
Games, we will be ready to showcase the Tahoe region's scenic majesty and
winter games capabilities."
"As someone who has worked on Bids for major sporting events
like the Olympic Games and the America's Cup, I know how important it will
be for us to have a galvanized regional effort," said California
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. "We will only succeed if leaders on both
sides of the state line stand as one."
The Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee will be
tasked with creating a group of business, civic and political leaders that
will work to thoroughly explore the benefits and impacts of hosting the
Olympic Games in the Lake Tahoe Region. According to Krolicki and Newsom,
the new group's leadership will be announced in the coming weeks -
including a robust environmental leadership team.
"Lake Tahoe's physical beauty is our greatest asset and our
greatest responsibility," said Lieutenant Governor Newsom. "We can't do
this without the environment being front of mind for us."
"Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley CEO and President, was chosen to
serve as interim chair of the committee at this incipient stage of the
groups formation. In the coming weeks we'll be announcing the leadership
of the Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee. We are creating an
organization that represents the great diversity of our two states," said
Lieutenant Governor Krolicki.
TAHOE DONNER GOLF & SKI PASSES ON SALE
TRUCKEE, Calif. (Apr. 3,
2012) - Tahoe Donner Golf Course 2012 season passes are on sale now, with
pre-season discounts available through April 30. Sure, there’s still snow
on the ground, but it will be gone before you know it – and this year
looks good for a much earlier start to the golf season than last year.
A variety of golf packs and passes are on the menu, depending
on your budget and how often you like to play. This year, golfers who are
not homeowners at Tahoe Donner can purchase an unlimited or five day pass,
in addition to the previously available weekday afternoon pass. As always,
members may book tee times up to 14 days in advance, while public golfers
may book up to 12 days in advance.
Also new this year is a Four Pack which can be used all at
once for a foursome, or on four individual rounds on different days. The
Four Pack costs just $316 (that’s $79 a round including cart!) and may be
used any time before June 29 and after September 3. Would you or a friend
like an affordable way to learn the game of golf? Check out “Get Golf
Ready,” five group lessons for just $99. April 30 is the deadline for all
these great rates. Visit
www.tahoedonner.com to purchase yours today.
With great spring skiing and riding conditions left to enjoy
this season, Tahoe Donner is offering a special deal for you. Purchase a
2012-13 cross country or downhill season pass now to get the best possible
rate all year long. Everyone who purchases a pass will receive one voucher
for a free day of skiing to share with friends or family. New passholders
may also use the 2012-13 pass for the remainder of this season as well as
all of next winter. Whether you are an advanced athlete, a total beginner
or simply want to experience the beautiful Tahoe landscape, a season pass
is a small investment for a winter full of fun. But don't delay, this
offer with special early rates is only valid through April 30, 2012. Visit
www.tahoedonner.com to purchase
yours today.
SQUAW, ALPINE OPEN DAILY UNTIL APR. 29
OLYMPIC VALLEY / TAHOE
CITY, Calif. (Mar. 26, 2012) - In the midst of Miracle March, Squaw Valley
and Alpine Meadows have announced the resorts will stay open through the
month of April, conditions permitting. Both Squaw Valley and Alpine
Meadows are scheduled to remain open daily for skiing and riding through
April 29, and Alpine Meadows is also slated to stay open Friday through
Sunday through May 13.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have received over 9 feet of
snow since March 1, and even more snow is on the way this week. The
continued snowfall has created a great base for spring skiing at both
resorts – both of which are known for having incredible corn snow,
brilliant blue skies and an amazing lineup of events throughout the spring
season.
In addition to great skiing – Squaw and Alpine Meadows offer
an unmatched spring skiing scene. Squaw Valley will be hosting pool
parties every weekend this spring at the resort’s renowned mountaintop
pool and hot tub. Free for all season pass holders and $14 for everyone
else, the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub is nestled between Squaw’s
magnificent peaks at elevation 8,200 feet with stunning views surrounding
Sierra Nevada.
Across the ridgeline, skiers and riders can relax at Alpine
Meadows’ Ice Bar, located at the bottom of Sherwood. Recognized as one of
Tahoe’s most unique spots to gather with friends and catch a few rays of
the Sierra’s famous sunshine, the Ice Bar is a springtime hotspot. Keep an
eye out for Ice Bar parties scheduled throughout the season.
For those looking to get out there and enjoy some incredible
spring conditions, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ 2012-13 season passes
will offer free skiing and riding at both resorts starting April 1 through
the close of the season. Passes are slated to go on sale on March 27,
2012.
For more details about spring events and great spring skiing
deals, see www.squaw.com and
www.skialpine.com.
DUMMY DOWNHILL AT DIAMOND PEAK
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (Mar.
19, 2012) - Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill
on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite
event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets
launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash,
Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the
judges decide to make up.
Individuals and teams entering a dummy receive a free
commemorative T-shirt and lift ticket for the day (limit 2 per dummy). The
Dummy Downhill is open to the public and there are no registration fees.
Dummies must be at the base lodge by 11:00 am to be judged on creativity.
The jumping begins at noon followed by an award ceremony.
Dummy builders are encouraged to be as creative as they can.
The following restrictions apply to all dummies: they cannot be live, must
not weigh more than 75 lbs, teams that build their dummies to lose parts
as they crash will be required to clean up afterward. At least one person
from each team must be available to transport and/or unload their dummy at
the top of the launch.
Diamond Peak wants to make the 12th Anniversary Dummy
Downhill bigger and better than ever, but we need your participation! Mark
your calendars for April 1, 2012. Come and enjoy giveaways, live music by
the Jeff Jones Band and great commentary while you watch dummies fly into
the air off a huge jump!
HEAVENLY TO HOST PEAK
PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
SO. LAKE TAHOE, Calif.
(Mar. 19, 2012) - For three days, the best of the best in snowsport
education will share their knowledge in an exclusive clinic at Heavenly
Mountain Resort. Michael Rogan, Robin Barnes and Josh Spoelstra, all
Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) or American Association of
Snowboard Instructors (AASI) National Demo Team Members, will work with
skiers and snowboarders to take their skills to the next level at the Peak
Performance Academy from March 26-28, 2012.
“We have some of the top instructors at Heavenly, and
Michael, Robin and Josh are the pros that teach our pros,” said Mike
Allen, Heavenly’s director of Skier Services. “If you want to take your
game to the next level, there is no one else in the business that will get
you there as quickly or efficiently as these three.”
The Peak Performance Academy will pair participants with
elite ski and snowboard instructors for an all-mountain clinic that
focuses on steep and mogul techniques, video analysis, high-end riding and
off-piste tactics, as well as addressing personal goals.
Registration is $1,550 and includes three nights lodging at
the Marriott Grand Residence Club in the Heavenly Village, a three-day
lift ticket, daily on-mountain lunch, hosted après party, and a dinner on
March 27. Packages without lodging are also available. Please call
1-800-HEAVENLY for pricing, or book online at
www.skiheavenly.com/peakperformance.
The Elite Instruction Team
Michael Rogan has spent 16 years on the PSIA National Demo
Team and is the Captain of the PSIA Alpine Team. He is also the Director
of Instruction for SKI Magazine.
Robin Barnes is a member of the PSIA National Demo Team and
PSIA Western Division Technical Team. She is an American Council on
Exercise certified personal trainer.
Josh Spoelstra is a current member of the AASI National Demo
Team, Training Manager at Heavenly, and an AASI Examiner for Level III,
Freestyle, Children’s, and Adaptive Instruction.
49ERS WINTER FEST AT SQUAW CREEK
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Mar.
6, 2012) - The San Francisco 49ers are heading to the snowy slopes of
Olympic Valley, CA, where current players, coaches, alumni, Winter
Olympians and 49ers Foundation supporters will come together for the 12th
Annual Winter Fest, a world-class charity event at the luxurious Resort at
Squaw Creek, March 22-25.
A wide array of participants, including Team Owner John York,
General Manager Trent Baalke, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh will be in
attendance to support the 49ers Foundation and this year’s spotlighted
beneficiary City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley. They will be joined by
Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming, Olympic skiers Kristen Clark-Richenbach,
Greg Jones, and Jeff Hamilton, and Olympic curlers John Benton and Tracy
Sachtjen.
The exclusive weekend features a Chalk Talk presented by the
49ers coaching staff and players, a food and wine pairing, or cupcake
tasting for the young-at-heart, as well as bonfire S’mores with the 49ers
Gold Rush Girls. In addition, those in attendance can participate in a
skate-along with Peggy Fleming, a Curling 101 session and enjoy
first-class dining, auctions and live entertainment throughout the
weekend.
The event also showcases the finest wineries from Napa and
Sonoma Counties. The following wineries will pour at wine tastings
throughout the weekend: Araujo Estate Wines, Bennett Lane Winery, Bespoke
Collection, Ferrari Carano Vineyards & Winery, Juslyn Vineyards, Kapcsandy
Family Winery, Papapietro Perry Winery, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Stewart
Cellars, Terra Valentine, Williams Selyem Winery, D.R. Stephens Estate,
Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Kosta Browne Winery, Mi Sueno Winery, Revana
Family Vineyard, Robert Foley Vineyards, Roy Estate, Spring Mountain
Vineyard, Switchback Ridge, Tusk Estates, and William Cole Vineyards.
TAHOE DONNER PURCHASES EUER VALLEY
TRUCKEE, Calif. (Mar. 2,
2012) - Tahoe Donner has completed its purchase of a 482 acre parcel of
land known as the Euer Valley. The land adjacent to Tahoe Donner is now
part of the association’s 6,983 acres. The $3 million purchase solidifies
Tahoe Donner’s position as the Tahoe region’s largest resort community and
most diverse recreational playground.
The Euer family has leased winter valley access to the Tahoe
Donner Cross Country Ski Center for many years. With this purchase, Tahoe
Donner has ensured cross country skiing there indefinitely, as well as any
other uses it deems appropriate. Staff and the board of directors for the
non-profit organization are currently drafting use and access rules for
the land, which will outline activities for the Euer Valley and who may
access the property. Tahoe Donner’s equestrian center is located next to
the valley, which is also a popular area for hiking and biking. So far,
the association’s nearly 25,000 members have expressed great enthusiasm
for the purchase and what it means for their future adventures.
“We have been in discussion with John Euer for many years
concerning this spectacular piece of land,” said Suzy Knisley, president
of the board of directors. “We are thrilled to have this major piece of
property adjacent to Tahoe Donner available permanently to many
generations of our homeowners for recreational enjoyment throughout the
entire year. The board greatly appreciates the efforts of our general
manager, Robb Etnyre, in seeing this purchase to completion.”
Etnyre says the land purchase is another sign, like recent
major investments in Nortstar California and Squaw Valley, that the North
Tahoe area is booming.
“While other companies have been forced to reduce the scope
of their vision during this recession, we’re in a position where we’ve
been able to make some investments that advance the interests of Tahoe
Donner homeowners,” he said. “Over the past 18 months, we’ve made three
other land purchases that help us improve the health of the forest around
us and create new recreational opportunities.”
The Euer Valley’s recent history began in 1868, when a Swiss
immigrant named Sophary (“Sam”) Euer began to acquire the property for
grazing his dairy cattle. Eventually the family changed its focus to beef
cattle, with some prized steer being sold for as much as $10,000 each.
Remains of the historic ranch buildings can still be seen today, and
cattle still graze there in the summer. As part of the purchase agreement,
grazing will be phased out over the next few years. The Tahoe Donner staff
and board of directors have discussed plans to remediate stream banks
which have degraded over the years due to cattle visiting the area for
water.
Now, Tahoe Donner looks to the future of this remarkable
piece of land. A ribbon cutting event is planned for March 7 at 1 p.m. The
board of directors, staff, members and interested community members will
gather at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, located at 15275
Alder Creek Road in Truckee, for a ceremony celebrating the purchase.
Refreshments will be served.
HYATT REGENCY POKER RUN AT DIAMOND PEAK
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (Mar.
1, 2012) - The Hyatt Regency, Tahoe’s only premiere lakefront resort will
be sponsoring the 5th annual Poker Run at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. On
March 10, 2012 come join us at Diamond Peak for a fun day on the mountain
and get a chance to win some great prizes.
The Poker Run consists of each participant being given a game
card with clues leading to dealers who are located throughout the
mountain. Participants ski or snowboard around to find the 5 dealers and
choose one card from each dealer. After their poker hand is completed they
return it to the base lodge. The participants with the top 5 poker hands
will win a prize. Here is the list of prizes:
1st place- Weekend stay at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe plus 4
Diamond Peak lift tickets.
2nd place- Dinner for Two at Lone Eagle Grille.
3rd place- $200 Stillwater Spa Gift Certificate.
4th place- $100 Stillwater Spa Gift Certificate.
Worst Hand- Deluxe Poker Kit.
The event is from 10:00am-1:00pm. Registration will be in the
Base Lodge starting at 9:00am and the entry fee is $10, which includes a
commemorative T-shirt. The award ceremony will be at 2:00pm. There will be
live music by Under the Radar. The Poker Run is lots of fun for all ages.
BODE MILLER TO MISS REST OF SEASON
CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland
(Feb. 27, 2012) - After further evaluation of an injured left knee,
Olympic champion Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) will miss the remainder of
the 2012 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup season. Miller, who had surgery on the
knee following the Feb. 18-19 races in Bansko, Bulgaria had returned to
Europe with the intention to compete in Crans Montana and finish the
season. The 33-year-old will undergo further arthroscopy on the knee and
immediately begin recovery.
HIGHLIGHTS
Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) will miss the remainder of the
2012 World Cup season.
Miller originally aggravated his left knee in Sochi, Russia,
where he missed the downhill podium by a mere .02.
He attempted to ski through the injury the following weekend
in Bansko, Bulgaria then opted to return to the United States for a knee
evaluation and eventual surgery.
Miller then returned to Europe with the intention to compete
through the remainder of the World Cup season. Further discomfort forced a
re-evaluation.
Miller intends to continue training and racing following recovery from
further knee arthroscopy.
QUOTES
Bode Miller - The plan was to come back and race in Crans
Montana, but I couldn't get the range of motion that I needed out of my
knee to be competitive. We thought if I rested a few more days, things
would come around, but it didn't happen.
I love ski racing and I love being active so I hope for a
solid recovery and to get back to training as soon as possible. I'm still
having fun and as long as skiing is enjoyable, I'm going to continue to do
it.
It was a good season for me. Winning again at Beaver Creek
was pretty special and it was cool to get a chance to check out the
Olympic hill in Sochi. The mountain is world class – it's as nice as any
of the places we ever go and I think it's going to be amazing to host for
the Olympics.
Sasha Rearick, Head Coach - Bode had a solid season and was
skiing technically and tactically better than he has been in a number of
years. His win in Beaver Creek was fantastic. It was amazing to see him
back on the top of the podium in downhill and I know that was incredibly
powerful for him.
Even though he's been extremely motivated to continue out the
season and show what he can do by having fun with ski racing, his body
just wasn’t able to hold that. He's doing the right thing by getting his
knee fixed and ready to go for the future.
Bode makes an incredible contribution to the ski racing
community at large. He has fans all over the world and people come to ski
races just to see Bode. The fans had high hopes to see him race at Crans
Montana and Bode wanted to compete for the fans. He inspires people from
all countries and all ages to get fired up for our sport and he wants to
continue to do what he loves.
TAHOE DONNER'S ' THE LODGE' WINS AWARD
TRUCKEE, Calif. (Feb. 23,
2012) - The Lodge Restaurant & Pub has been honored with a Diner’s Choice
Award by the popular food web site and reservations resource OpenTable.
The award is given to restaurants which are given the highest ratings from
their guests, like this one from the holiday weekend:
"Wow, were we surprised to find food this good so far from
civilization! We normally eat at some of the best restaurants in the Bay
Area and did not expect anything this good in the Tahoe area. Everything
was great. My wife had the sea bass and I had the duck breast. Even the
kids calamari was outstanding. The waiter was wonderfully attentive
without being "too present." Highly recommend."
The Lodge, which is one of two restaurants at Tahoe Donner,
has worked hard to continually improve the guest experience. So it’s not
surprising that the staff there is pleased with this recognition.
“We take guest feedback very seriously,” says Mike Peters,
director of food and beverage for Tahoe Donner. “So when someone dines
here and then posts an unsolicited, positive review on the Internet, it’s
music to our ears.”
The Lodge is located at 12850 Northwoods Boulevard in
Truckee, adjacent to the Tahoe Donner Golf Course. For reservations, visit
www.TahoeDonner.com or call (530)
587-9455.
VAIL RESORTS ACQUIRES KIRKWOOD MTN. RESORT
BROOMFIELD, Colorado (Feb.
22, 2012) - Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that it has
entered into an agreement to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake
Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of
the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America. Vail Resorts is
purchasing the ski resort as well as the undeveloped sites at the center
of the base area which are zoned for residential and commercial
development for a purchase price of approximately $18.0 million. The
seller will retain a participation interest in the base area parcels and
will continue to own the remainder of the real estate development sites.
Following the acquisition, Vail Resorts will now operate three world-class
mountain resorts in the Lake Tahoe region which between them offer the
entire breadth of the skiing and riding experience, including Heavenly
Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Northstar California on the north
shore and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
Vail Resorts also announced that, effective immediately,
Heavenly and Northstar pass holders will have access to Kirkwood and
Kirkwood pass holders will be able to ski and ride Heavenly and Northstar.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kirkwood into our family as our
seventh world-class mountain resort. Kirkwood offers some of the most
extraordinary ski terrain found anywhere in North America with high alpine
trails and the most annual average snowfall in Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood
represents skiing and riding at its purest, something we intend to retain
and protect long into the future,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief
executive officer of Vail Resorts. “When combined with Heavenly and
Northstar, we will be able to offer our guests and pass holders
unparalleled value with the very best that Lake Tahoe has to offer. We are
excited to be able to offer Kirkwood to our pass holders right away – it’s
like opening day to a whole new season.”
As of today, Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders will have
unrestricted access to ski and ride Kirkwood. Tahoe Value Pass holders can
ski and ride there every day except on Saturdays. Kirkwood pass holders
with the following passes will have access to Heavenly and Northstar:
Premium Pass holders and 7 Wood Pass holders will have unlimited,
unrestricted access to Heavenly and Northstar, while 6 Wood Pass holders
will have access to Heavenly and Northstar six days a week, Sunday-Friday,
with no holiday restrictions. 5 Wood Pass holders will have access to
Heavenly and Northstar five days a week, Monday-Friday. The Company also
announced that it intends to retain a Kirkwood-only season pass and
Kirkwood-only daily lift tickets, priced comparably to what’s offered
today. For more information on how to use your pass at Heavenly, Northstar
and Kirkwood, visit
www.bestoftahoe.com.
Located about 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe,
Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers pure high alpine skiing and riding at its
best. The ski resort’s unique location, completely surrounded by National
Forest atop the Sierra Crest combined with elevations ranging 7,800 to
9,800 feet, create a geographical predisposition to receive the lightest,
driest and most plentiful snow in the Tahoe region with an average of 472
inches annually. Kirkwood offers 2,000 feet of vertical drop and more than
2,300 acres of terrain from groomed beginner runs to hair-raising
cornices, cliffs and the most high-angle grooming around. The resort
offers four terrain parks, from beginner to advanced, as well as a Boarder
X course.
Vail Resorts expects to close on the acquisition of Kirkwood
Mountain Resort within the next month. Further terms of the agreement were
not disclosed. Closing is subject to certain conditions, including
transfer of the U.S. Forest Service Permit.
BUCKS FOR BARKS AT SQUAW & ALPINE
OLYMPIC VALLEY / TAHOE
CITY, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2012) - Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are pleased
to announce their new “Bucks for Barks” program. The program, which
commenced today, February 20, gives guests the option of donating $1 or
more to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe whenever they make a purchase
on-site or at either resort’s online store.
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is a local organization
dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoption,
community spay/neuter services and humane education programs. The funds
will go towards the Humane Society’s capital project that is working
towards building a new shelter, as well as helping to cover operating
costs that allow the non-profit to take in hundred of homeless animals
each year.
“The money raised through the Bucks and Barks Program will go
a long way in our efforts to help lost and abandoned animals in our
community,” said Stephanie Jensen, executive director of the Humane
Society of Truckee-Tahoe. “We are extremely grateful to Squaw Valley and
Alpine Meadows for their amazing support and unwavering dedication to
helping save the lives of homeless pets.”
“The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and the results of their
good work are clearly near and dear to the staff at both Alpine Meadows
and Squaw Valley, as well as to all of our guests,” said Andy Wirth, Squaw
Valley’s president and CEO. “This is also a group in need, so it’s our
hope that the generous donations of our guests, coupled with our previous
support, substantively helps this organization on their capital project
funding efforts and brings attention to their very current, real needs.”
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13, 2011) - Sierra Ski News is now on Twitter. Follow us @SierraSkiNews -
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