The economy is in the pits and there’s no magic wand in sight. So why are Tahoe-area ski resorts building like it’s 1999?
It’s all about the future.
The investments – more than $56 million at Squaw Valley, Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood – are geared to transform Tahoe’s mountain resorts into year-round destinations rivaling anything to be found in competitor states Colorado and Utah  … More
Think Colorado skiing. What are the first two mountains that spring to mind?
Right. Aspen and Vail. But you can ski Colorado without coming near these giants of the Rockies. Crested Butte, Telluride, Winter Park and a flurry of other peaks offer lively alternatives.
Now think Tahoe skiing  … More
Lindsey Vonn used a blistering finish to win the season-opening World Cup giant slalom Saturday and become the fifth female skier to win a race in all five Alpine disciplines.
The three-time overall champion was fourth after the opening run before an impressive finish to win in a combined time of 2 minutes, 24.43 seconds.
Vonn is the second American skier to complete the discipline sweep after  … More
Another ski season is just weeks away, equipment is being checked and travel plans are being considered. Now quick, name a destination where skiers won’t need a parka (or much clothes at all), and will not have to worry about chains or foul weather.
That’s right, the Caribbean, where more than 1,000 people will be snow skiing in mid-December, aboard a cruise ship outfitted with its own 500-foot slope and lift, a rental chalet, an apres-ski bar, saunas and hot tubs  … More