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entertainment, dining and gaming. Lake Tahoe’s south shore boasts the best shopping in the region and it is all within arm’s reach of Tahoe’s shores. We’ve created Tahoe Ski and Board magazine to help you navigate the many options available during your stay here. For more information, pick up a copy of Lake Tahoe Action magazine - printed weekly and distributed to hundreds

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of locations on the South Shore, or the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Lake Tahoe’s daily newspaper. Keep up with the very latest in weather, ski reports and more at www. TahoeDailyTribune.com. We know you will enjoy your stay on the South Shore and we look forward to your return soon.

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As the nation’s premier winter wonderland, those of us lucky enough to call it home welcome you with open arms to Lake Tahoe. Our home here in the beautiful Sierra Nevada provides for days filled with skiing, snowboarding, other winter recreation and boat tours. Our nights here provide bountiful choices in world-class

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Cover Jonah Kessel [email protected] South Shore rider Lee Martin finds an untouched line off of Palisades, hitting knee deep powder weeks after a snow fall.

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6 Powder Stash Palisades vs. Firebreak 8 tahoe is #1 Orbitz ranks Tahoe #1 Ski Destination 10 lake tahoe resorts Map 11-25 resort Guide Trail Maps, Fast Facts, What’s New

35 rankings Tahoe resorts receive high marks 36 Pipe dreams Building Halfpipes isn’t what it used to be 38 Freeskiing Championships return to Kirkwood

28 08-09 Calendar of events 34 Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing 4

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39 Boots The physics of fitting a foot to a boot

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41 real estate Tahoe real estate remains affordable 42 South lake tahoe dining Guide

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They travel in packs, it seems. Two groups of people, some with snowboards tucked under their armpits, others with skis draped over their shoulders, trickle out of the forest with big smiles on their faces and with even bigger stories of deep powder. One group pops out along Lake Parkway near the Heavenly Village. The other group emerges in a residential neighborhood off Kingsbury Grade, then makes its way to the highway and throws a thumb in the air to catch a ride back to the Heavenly Gondola. It certainly makes for a puzzling sight for vehicle traffic, trying to figure out why snowboarders and skiers are appearing on the sides of the roads when there isn’t a ski run in sight. Both groups began from the same spot - a ridge near the top of Heavenly’s Olympic Chair - but their journeys were much different. From the ridge, there is a decision to make. Go down or traverse left. Regardless of which line is taken, a symphony of hooting and hollering ensues. After all, hero snow and legendary turns have a tendency to make adults scream. But when these two groups reunite, the conversation boils down to this: Which is better ... Palisades or Fire Break? “I prefer Palisades, because less people go there because you need a car to get out ... or you have an awfully long walk in front of you,” said 53-year-old Steve Evenson, who has skied both areas for decades. “The snow gets deeper in Palisades, too, but Fire Break offers better lift access. “I just think it’s awesome Heavenly put up these backcountry gates. There is enough fresh snow for everyone, and now you don’t have to worry about a cop sitting in his car out here waiting to write you a ticket.” When Heavenly opened Sky Chair for the 1964-65 season, it provided instant access to

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h S a t S r e d w o PPaliSadeS vS. Fire Break Which Heavenly backcountry line has the goods? some of the best tree skiing in the country. It didn’t take long before South Shore locals Austin Angell, John Gianotti and Jim Palmer became Heavenly’s original powder hounds. They used Sky Chair to traverse to three regions that now are accessible via three backcountry gates Heavenly installed before the 2004-05 season (Fullstone Canyon, Raley’s Bowl and Fire Break). The trio used the chair to descend into Carson Valley, experiencing the steep and deep for 5,000 feet from the top of Killebrew Canyon to the intersection of Kingsbury Grade and Foothill Road. They traversed through Von Schmidt’s Saddle and shredded Raley’s Bowl. And, of course, they skied Fire Break, a 3,000-foot fall line that ends at the Stateline casinos, where a cold beer awaited. “It was a great time in our lives,” Angell said. “There are still parts of the mountain that people don’t ski, but we were smart about things. The problem got to be is when we started skiing out of bounds, other kids would hear things and

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wouldn’t know what they’re doing.” When Angell and Co. experienced these areas for the first time, they’d get fresh lines for weeks. Those days are over. Before Heavenly installed the backcountry gates, it was illegal to duck the resort’s ropes and access these areas. County sheriffs issued citations to those caught poaching. That limited the number of violators. But once the backcountry gates made it legal to ski Fire Break and its neighbor Palisades, it’s not uncommon to find more crowds there than on nonpowder days in Mott Canyon, Heavenly’s most popular in-bounds expert area. Still, Palisades was enough to impress a North Shore snowboarder who usually stays close to his resorts. “That’s the best run I’ve ever done at Heavenly, that’s for sure,” said Tahoe City resident Ming Poon, who usually frequents Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. And so, the debate continues ... Fire Break or Palisades?

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For the second straight year The Orbitz Insider Ski Index has named Lake Tahoe the No. 1 ski destination. The ranking for 2008 is based on hotel rooms and vacation package bookings on Orbitz.com. “Travelers understand that South Lake Tahoe offers a world-class experience at affordable prices all season long,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “Also, what other destination offers a combination of skiing, snowmobiling, boat cruises, headliner entertainment, gaming and dining all in close proximity?” Orbitz.com is an online travel Web site that includes information on national and international destinations. Travel accommodations predict the year’s most popular destinations based on customer bookings, and reveals where to find great savings. Other destinations trailing behind Lake Tahoe in the top 10 include Colorado, Utah and Canada. 8

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The Orbitz recognition followed the NBC’s Today Show selection of Lake Tahoe as one of its top picks for winter travel Budget Breaks: Beautiful Weekend Getaways. The episode aired Oct. 18. South Lake Tahoe area resort officials said they’re honored by the designation. “With the obvious centerpiece of Lake Tahoe and the number of world class ski and snowboarding options around the lake makes Lakes Tahoe an obvious choice for discerning travelers,” said Daniel Pistoresi, spokesman for Kirkwood Mountain Resort. “Kirkwood is a must for any true powder aficionado or skier/rider looking to experience the legendary terrain found only on our mountain.” Sierra-at-Tahoe spokeswoman Kirstin Cattell said the resort is “thrilled Lake Tahoe has been recognized for the second year in a row.”

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“We’re looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the country and particularly Northern California who are looking to get away without going far from home,” she said. Affordability may also play a factor into this year’s designation. Sierra-at-Tahoe is gearing up for the season by offering value pricing, she said. “We know our core market is going to be very budget conscience this ski season so customers should look for great deals at Sierraat-Tahoe this winter,” Cattell said. Heavenly Mountain Resort spokesman Russ Pecoraro said the recognition is deserving and adds to the anticipation of the ski and board season.

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Ranked by Transworld Snowboarding as one of the Top 10 resorts in the country for Best Value and Best Vibe, Sierra Resort will improve its cutting edge Web experience with an interactive radar application of weather patterns over precise locations. iPhone and other smartphone users can access the mobile Web site for live feeds of daily conditions, weather, news, events and more. Sierra-at-Tahoe will further reduce green house gas emissions by encouraging no-idling cars; implementing carpooling resources at SierraAtTahoe.com; and by purchasing 100 percent compostable disposable products for all restaurants.

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Kirkwood Mountain Resort will add two new lifts to improve access to 700 acres and over 1,350 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding in its legendary backside terrain as the first phase of its Mountain Master Development Plan. The Lookout Vista lift replaces the hike to the famed chutes of Thunder Saddle. The Covered Wagon lift gains entry to the highest point crossed on the historic Mormon Emigrant Trail along with pristine powder stashes on Fawn Ridge.

heavenly Mountain resort Heavenly was recently named a “World Saver” by Condé Nast Traveler in the category of leadership in environmental protection and is ranked among OnTheSnow.com’s top 10 “no-car needed” resorts. The developments continue in year two of Heavenly’s 10-year master plan. Following the debut of Olympic Express and the Heavenly Flyer ZipRider last season, Heavenly will unveil three new gladed trails on the resort’s California side to include “islands” on groomed runs, giving skiers and riders the sensation of tree skiing without venturing off piste. The re-graded Skyline Trail will provide more convenient access to Nevada terrain from the California side of the mountain. tahoe ski & board 2009

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At-a-Glance

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There is an energy at Alpine Meadows; a heartbeat. Beyond its scenic natural beauty is Alpine’s mysterious ‘je ne sais quos’ character that will forever escape spoken or written word.

Alpine Meadows What’s New Fast facts Lift hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $64 daily, $69 holiday Ski season: November to May Average snowfall: 365 inches Base Elevation: 6,835 feet Summit: 8,637 feet Vertical drop: 1,802 feet Acres: 2400 Terrain: 100-plus trails Beginner: 25 percent Intermediate: 40 percent Advanced: 35 percent Chair Lifts: 14 lifts including one high-speed detachable six-passenger chair; two high-speed express quads; three triple and five double chairs; three surface lifts. Features: 3 Terrain parks Amenities: Expansive Day Lodge Rental and Repair Shop Parents’ Lounge/Indoor Play area Retail shops Mid-Mountain Restaurant Ski and snowboard school New base area restaurant

u Expanded beginner area including a new instructional surface lift u New telemark ski camp u New multi-day Steep Camps for advanced skiers coached by one of the country’s top skiers. u Backcountry guided tours – much of Alpine’s terrain is out of sight; literally and figuratively. The new Alpine Guides program offers an insider’s tour of the mountain.

This mountain mesmerizes us with perfect powder which lingers days after a storm; grants moments of clarity on quiet traverses through snow covered pine trees; and converts visitors to locals with seven open bowls, gentle, top-to-bottom cruisers, and forested glades. Alpine Meadows allows its visitors to feel unabashed joy harbored in every soul’s inner child.

u New series of women’s multi-day ski and snowboard camps

How did Alpine Meadows come to be? Alpine Meadows opened in 1961, with the notion of offering a more relaxed atmosphere and family friendly experience than its glamorous, energetic neighbor. Viewed from atop the peaks of the recent Olympic host, Squaw Valley, a group of avid outdoorsmen from San Francisco spied the beckoning valley to the south, and coveted powder turns down its spanning powder bowls and through its gracefully spaced juniper, western white pines, and aspen trees.

u New online vacation booking system at SkiAlpine.com; Stay & Ski Packages start at $89. From value-conscious to lakeside luxury, Alpine Meadows offers more than 70 Stay & Ski options.

Visions of yesteryear are realized today; and to this day, carefully tended groomed trails remain surrounded by Alpine’s great amphitheater of off-piste bowls, sinewy chutes, and craggy peaks.

u New partnership with Burton Snowboards, offering the Burton Learn To Ride snowboard beginner equipment and instructional technique for both children and adults u Additional day children’s camps for ages 3 and 4

What’s new This year Boreal Mountain Resort invested over $2.6 million into making the mountain a better experience for its customers. Projects include: u New Doppelmayr Quad Chair. Boreal’s new Castle Peak Quad Chair has replaced the existing Gunnar’s and Claimjumper chairs, increasing base area capacity on beginner/novice runs and evolution parks. The new lift takes skiers and riders to a slightly higher end point than the Gunnar’s chair, offering skiers and riders terrain to the resorts mid-mountain. u New automated snowmaking system. Boreal has upgraded to a fully automated fan snowmaking system that doubles its current output capacity and dramatically improve efficiency.

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2 moving carpets 1 moving carpet at tube park Longest Run: 1 mile Terrain: 41 Trails Beginning: 30 percent Intermediate: 55 percent Advanced: 15 percent Sledding Snowmaking: 75 to 80 percent terrain coverage

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Lift Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $47 Average snowfall: 400 inches Top elevation: 7,700 feet Base Elevation: 7,200 feet Vertical Rise: 500 feet Rideable Acres: 380 Lifts: 3 quads 3 triples 1 double

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Escape the couch. Escape to Boreal, located off Interstate 80 atop Donner Summit, just 90 minutes from Sacramento, 35 minutes from Reno and only 8 miles from Truckee. Escaping has never been easier. Boreal is the closest and most affordable ski resort in Northern California. A leader in the terrain parks, Boreal offers terrain park features throughout the mountain for all ability levels. Boreal Mountain Resort offsets 100 percent of its electricity by purchasing green power.

Fast facts Lift Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $49 Season: December to April Elevation: 6,700 to 8,540 Vertical Drop: 1,840 feet Longest run: 2.5 miles Snowmaking: 75 percent of developed terrain Skiable Acres: 655 Lifts: 6 Terrain: 30 runs, open glades, tree skiing Beginner: 18 percent Intermediate: 46 percent Advanced: 36 percent Terrain park: Located on Spillway; family-friendly terrain features on Penguin Amenities: Shuttle service

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Diamond Peak Ski Resort is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, incredible lake views, and perfectly groomed runs. Diamond Peak has 655 acres of terrain with a peak elevation of 8,540 feet and a professional and

welcoming staff. Now in its 42nd year, Diamond Peak offers a newly renovated $4 million Base Lodge, a thriving Child Ski Center, new and exciting events, great ski and snowboard school packages, and a variety of options to customize your day at Diamond Peak.

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The Diamond Peak Base Lodge renovation includes a major facilities upgrade to its main lodge with the core goal of improving service to Diamond Peak customers. This renovation includes: New restrooms in the Loft Bar area, a 300 sq. ft. banquet room for special events on the upper level, a rental shop that will be expanded a total of 800 sq. ft. to ease flow and hold more equipment, raised loft ceilings with skylights, upper deck with heated paving stones, new offices, fresh paint, new carpet, new fixtures and more.

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Donner Ski Ranch AT-A-GLANcE Since the first rope tow was built in 1937, Donner Ski Ranch has offered a family-friendly and historic skiing experience. One of California’s first ski resorts, Donner Ski Ranch is located on Historic US Route 40 high atop Donner Summit. On Donner Summit you’ll find an atmosphere that is relaxing and carefree harkening back to times past.

WHAT’S NEW A Magic Carpet, which is a people mover for the snow, is among the new features this year at Donner Ski Ranch. Installation began this summer. It is a lift that takes beginning skiers to the top of the ski school area.

FAST FAcTS Intermediate: 50 percent Advanced 25 percent Lifts: 1 Triple chair 5 Double chairs 1 Magic carpet Amenities: Rental shop Retail Full bar cafeteria Day Lodge

Lift hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: Midweek $30; weekend/holiday, $40 Average snowfall: 396 inches Acres: 460 Base Elevation: 7,031 feet Summit Elevation: 7,781 feet Longest run: 1.5 miles Terrain: 52 runs Beginner: 25 percent

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Heavenly Lift hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Adult lift ticket: if the mountain is 100 percent open, $82. Base Elevation: 6,540 feet California 7,200 feet Nevada Summit Elevation: 10,067 feet Vertical Rise: 3,500 feet Snowmaking: 70 percent of mountain trails Average annual snowfall: 360 inches Total Acres: 4,800 acres (California’s largest resort) Trails: 95 Trail Classification: Expert/Advanced 35 percent Intermediate 45 percent Beginner 20 percent Lifts: 30 lifts (15 in California; 15 in Nevada) 1 Eight-passenger Gondola 1 Aerial Tramway 2 High-speed six passenger chairs 7 High-speed quads 5 Triple chairs 3 Double chairs 6 Surface lifts 4 Magic Carpets

At-a-Glance Heavenly was recently named a “World Saver” by Condé Nast Traveler in the category of leadership in environmental protection and is ranked among OnTheSnow.com’s top 10 “no-car needed” resorts.

What’s New The developments continue in year two of Heavenly’s 10-year master plan. Following the debut of Olympic Express and the Heavenly Flyer ZipRider last season, Heavenly will unveil three new gladed trails on the resort’s California side to include “islands” on groomed runs, giving skiers and riders the sensation of tree skiing without venturing off piste. The re-graded Skyline Trail will provide more convenient access to Nevada terrain from the California side of the mountain.

What’s new Homewood Mountain Resort will introduce a new private mountain rental program during winter 2008/2009, which will grant ski and snowboard groups exclusive use of the mountain’s South Lodge and Quail triple chair lift. Homewood’s Private Mountain Experience is the first of its kind within the Lake Tahoe Basin. In addition to ski club functions and private parties, Homewood welcomes corporations, associations, and businesses to host retreats and meetings as an alternative to traditional meeting settings. “Fantastic options and activities are available, ensuring that both skiers and non-skiers will have an unforgettable day in the mountains, whether it’s for business or pleasure,” said Wes Chapman of Homewood Mountain Resort. Meanwhile, Homewood has made significant investments elsewhere. It has invested more than $1 million in grooming equipment in the past year.

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Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain Resort is one of California’s first winter recreation resorts. Offering a family-friendly atmosphere since 1962, Homewood continues to offer premiere winter skiing and snowboarding with a focus on top level guest service and custom vacation packages. Deemed the gem of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore by SKI Magazine, the 1260-acre mountain offers unobstructed views of the lake and surrounding peaks. Flawless, peak-toshore grooming, the historic setting of Tahoe’s West Shore, and a classic family focused winter experience make Homewood unique. Homewood is accessible via Interstate 80 to California State Route 89, just 55 miles

Homewood’s lakeside slope and signature corduroy masterpiece. Skiers and riders who carve high-speed race turns down The Face’s steep, impeccably manicured slope have found the result of Homewood Mountain Resort’s grooming initiative: perfect groomed runs. Every day.

Fast facts Lift hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: Non-holiday Monday to Thursday, $39; Friday to Sunday, $53 Base Elevation: 6,230 feet Summit: 7,880 feet Vertical Drop: 1,650 Acres: 1,260 Emma Garrard / Sierra Sun

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Terrain: Beginner: 15 percent Intermediate: 50 percent Advanced: 35 percent Chair Lifts: 1 High Speed quad 2 Triple chairs 1 Double chair 4 Surface lifts Features: 2 Terrain Parks

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AT-A-GLANcE Kirkwood Mountain Resort is located atop the Sierra Crest with a geographical advantage that accounts for the lightest and driest snow in the Lake Tahoe region. With an annual snowfall of over 600 inches, it is easy to see why Kirkwood has become synonymous with deep powder skiing and riding. With over 2,300 acres of legendary terrain and an intimate mountain village setting, Kirkwood Mountain Resort provides destination guests a perfect backdrop for an energizing getaway.

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WHAT’S NEW For the first time in 24 years, Kirkwood Mountain Resort will be adding two new lifts for the 2008-09 season to improve access to its 2,300 acres of legendary terrain. Additionally, the resort is installing a new Wonder Carpet lift in the Timber Creek beginner’s area designed specifically to ease the learning process for those just taking up the sport. Kirkwood is also investing over $10,000 in revamping its three terrain park layouts with upgraded features and more progressive elements. These improvements are the first significant phase in bringing to reality Kirkwood’s recently approved Mountain Master Development Plan. “Those familiar with the terrain accessed by our two new lifts understand why our season passholders can’t wait for the 2008-09 winter season to get underway. The evidence speaks for itself with a record number of season passes sold to date,” said Tim Cohee, Chief Marketing Officer of Kirkwood/Mountainsprings. “Even more exciting, is the fact that these improvements represent only the tip of the iceberg with three additional lifts, an on-mountain restaurant and a new home for Expedition Kirkwood.” In addition to the on-mountain improvements, Kirkwood spent the off-season upgrading base area services and resort infrastructure. New programs and events have also been added to the 2008-09 winter calendar including the return of the North American Freeskiing Championships. And the resort has invested a significant amount of both time and money in upgrading its Web site and online communication channels.

Lift hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $72 Average snowfall: 600 inches Base Elevation: 7,800 feet Top Elevation: 9,800 feet Vertical rise: 2,000 feet Average sunny days: 70 percent Average length of season: Mid-November into late April Skiable Acres: 2,300 Trails: 65-plus Lifts: 1 High speed quads 1 Fixed quad 6 Triple chairs 1 Double chair 3 Surface lifts 2 Magic carpets Uphill capacity: 17905 skiers per hour Longest run: 2.5 miles Terrain: Beginner: 15 percent Intermediate: 50 percent Advanced: 20 percent Expert: 15 percent Snowmaking: Top to bottom coverage on four runs

Mt. Rose Fast facts Lift Hours: Zephyr Chair: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chuter Chair: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Other lifts: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $64 Base Elevation: 7,900 feet (Tahoe’s highest) Acres: 1,200-plus Summit: 9,700 feet Average snowfall: 400 inches Vertical drop: 1,800 feet Snowmaking: 28 percent coverage top to bottom

Terrain: Beginner: 20 percent Intermediate: 30 percent Advanced: 40 percent Expert: 10 percent Longest run: 2.5 miles Total trails: 60-plus Chairlifts: 2 six-pack high speed detachable chairs 2 Quad chairs (fixed grip) 2 Triple chairs (fixed grip) 2 Surface lifts

At-a-Glance From Tahoe’s highest base skiers and boarders launch nearly 1,800 vertical feet in 3.5 minutes. The reward? Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Nevada. The real payoff begins as you descend into 1,200 acres of some of the Sierra’s best powder. The recent opening of the Chutes puts Mt. Rose in a whole new league. Find out for yourself about Tahoe’s best kept secret. Mt. Rose is the closest resort to the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, and just 25 minutes from Reno’s 17,000 rooms. Mt. Rose is the perfect choice for the first and last day of your Lake Tahoe vacation.

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u Terrain Park expansion and a progression park area planned for the right side of the upper section of the Ponderosa trail above the main lodge. u Designed to introduce park style elements to interested skier and riders, low-level boxes and other user-friendly features are planned for this 2008/09 park.

u Continued willow thinning and glade work will take place in both the Chutes and Wild Card Bowl. Selective glading in Wild Card includes the removal of snags, stumps and dead wood thus creating improved lines in this epic bowl, which does provide some of the grandest views of Lake Tahoe.

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What’s New Northstar Resort has invested more than $15 million in on-mountain and village improvements that will benefit skiers and riders during the 200809 winter season. Improvements include the extension of ski trails and the express quad lift on Lookout Mountain-one of the L AKE

areas of the resort offering advanced ski terrain-new snowmaking systems, tree thinning to make for improved glade skiing, increased lift capacity, and the widening of the ski area boundaries, increasing the resort’s total skiable acreage by 414 acres to a total of 2,904 acres.

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What’s new Sierra Resort has improved its cutting edge Web experience with an interactive radar application of weather patterns over precise locations. iPhone and other smartphone users can access the mobile Web site for live feeds of daily conditions, weather, news, events and more. Sierra-at-Tahoe will further reduce green house gas emissions by encouraging no-idling cars; implementing carpooling resources at SierraAtTahoe.com; and by purchasing 100 percent compostable disposable products for all restaurants.

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Fast facts Mid-November to Mid-April Lift hours: Weekends and peak periods: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $69 and $72 on peak days Weekdays: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Tubing hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 days a week Average annual snowfall: 480 Acres: 2,000 Vertical Rise: 2,211 feet Bottom Elevation: 6,640 feet Top Elevation: 8,852 feet Longest run: 2.5 miles Terrain: 46 slopes and trails

Easier: 25 percent More Difficult: 50 percent Most difficult: 25 percent Terrain Parks: Six ski and snowboard Superpipe: 1 17-foot Zaugg Halfpipe: 1 Standard Lift system: 3 Express Family-Friendly Quad chairlifts 1 Triple lift 5 Double lifts 2 “Magic Carpet” Children’s Surface Lifts 1 Tubing Surface Tow

Voted as a top 10 resort in the country by TransWorld Snowboarding magazine in its November 2008 issue, Sierra-at-Tahoe has a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of activities for all ages. Originally opened by the Sprock family in 1946, Sierra-at-Tahoe has always focused on guest services as a means to be known as Lake Tahoe’s full service, value-oriented day use snowsports resort. Known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family programs and parks and pipes that are among the best in the nation, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. Easy to get to and always laid-back, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of winter in the mountains.

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What’s New Soda Springs has installed a new Moving Carpet for the tubing hill. Soda Springs also has moved Planet Kids to a new location, expanding the size by more than double. Soda Springs has also added a second tubing carousel to Planet Kids.

At-a-Glance Soda Springs is located just off I-80 at Donner Summit. Exit Soda Springs and follow the signs. Sacramento is just 80 miles, San Francisco 170 miles, and Reno just 48 miles. Soda Springs, celebrating its 68th year, attracted early day adventurers outfitted in laced leather boots with wooden skis. Soda Springs was a popular destination accessed primarily by train. Much has changed since those early days. Chairlifts have replaced tows and travel is convenient on multi-lane Interstate 80. Modernization hasn’t effected tradition, however. The welcoming small resort spirit and relaxed atmosphere of days past can still be discovered at Soda Springs.

Fast facts Lift hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $30 on non-holiday $35 on holidays Ski Lifts: 2 Tubing Tows: 2 Terrain for Skiing and Snowboarding Check out the new Kids X Park for skiing and snowboarding. Great for kids that like bumps and little jumps. Beginner: 30 percent Intermediate: 50 percent Advanced: 20 percent Tubing Flumes: Take the Little Dipper and keep the little children smiling from ear to ear. But for the thrill-seekers, the Tube Express will knock your snow boots off. It’s a kick for any age.

What’s New u For the 2008/2009 winter season environmental sustainability remains a primary focus; in an effort to preserve the area’s precious ecosystems, Squaw Valley continues to refrain from expansion beyond the natural footprint. All projects that involve construction are carried out through use of Best Management Practices and the utmost regard for the environment. u This year Squaw debuts a new ticketing system that is the most technologically advanced in the world. For skiers and riders, the benefit is getting onto lifts more efficiently and quickly. Using SmartCard technology, the new Axess Smart Gates system lets you leave your ticket or pass in your pocket – it’s scanned

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Valley’s snowmaking system can now produce twice the amount of snow in a given time frame.

u New this season, the Exhibition Mid-Station provides a new access point for skiers and riders. Like the old Searchlight lift, the new access point on the Exhibition Lift provides expanded base area beginner terrain and opportunities for spectator events, and also increases early season and storm day skiing and riding options.

u There will be many new additions to the terrain parks this coming season, including an increase in terrain park acreage with interchanging parks throughout the season. u The Belmont Night Park has been a huge hit with night jibbers, but until this season the park was lit by generator-powered lights. This winter the Belmont Park will enjoy

u Squaw Valley’s snowmaking department spent summer 2008 executing a vast overhaul of the resort’s existing snowmaking system. Most notable is the addition of a 1200 horsepower air compressor, meaning Squaw

more adequate lighting thanks to the installation of an underground power line to service permanent night skiing lights.

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Skiable Acres: 4,000 Trails: 170+ Bowls: 16 Longest Run: Mountain Run, 3.2 miles or 8.2 km Total Number of Lifts: 34 Cable Car: 1 Funitel: 1 Pulse Gondola: 1 Express 6-pacs: 4 Express Quads: 3

Fixed-Grip Quad: 1 Triple Chairs: 8 Double Chairs: 10 Surface Lifts: 3 Magic Carpets: 2 Uphill Capacity: 49,000 people/ hour Terrain Parks 3 Total (Mainline, Central Park at Riviera, Belmont) Pipes: Mainline Superpipe, length

550 ft., walls 18.5 ft./ Riviera Superpipe, length 400 ft., walls 18.5 ft. Tabletops: More than dozen throughout all parks Rails/Boxes: More than 30 Amenities Scenic Cable Car Rides 1960 Olympic Museum Indoor Climbing War Snowshoeing Night Skiing

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FAST FAcTS Lift hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket: $66 non-holiday $72 on the holidays Peaks: 4 84 Trails 1,500 Skiable acres 1,500 Vertical feet 500 Inches average annual snowfall 12 Lifts: 5 High-Speed Express Quads 2 Fixed Grip Quads 3 Fixed Grip Doubles 1 Gondola 1 Surface Lift Trail Ratings: Beginning 17 percent Intermediate 45 percent Advanced 38 percent Terrain Park: Half-Pipe - 18ft walls, Zaugg cut (Judah) Skier/Boarder X course (Judah) Terrain Park Features may be encountered on all Judah runs Progression Terrain/Learners Area(Judah) Grooming: 500 acres Snowmaking: 375 acres Base Elevation: 6,883 feet Summit Elevation: 8,383 feet Uphill capacity: 21,740 Vertical Transport: 12,921,080 VTF/ hour

Sugar Bowl In 1938 Walt Disney was among the visionaries who helped pick this picture-perfect location, and placed upon it the first chair lift in California. Because we were up here first, we naturally selected the best spot. What Mr. Disney and his fellow adventurers found was a prime location near Donner Summit; a place of precipitous peaks, steep narrow chutes and wide open bowls. But more than that, they picked a spot that receives more snow than almost anywhere in North America. On average, it receives over 500 inches of feather-light snow per year. It also happens to be easier to get to than other locations in the Tahoe area.

Longest Run: crowley’s off of Mt. Lincoln is over 3 miles long Family Park: Nob Hill Steepest Run: The Palisades Longest Groomer: crowley’s to Ridge Run (Mt. Lincoln) over 3 miles long Best Kept Secret: Strawberry Fields

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At-a-Glance Tahoe Donner is committed to being “the place for family fun and learning.” Wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and a friendly, courteous staff make it a great place to ride. The resort’s small size allows its staff to deliver the personal touch families are often looking for.

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Lift Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult lift ticket $36 Acres: 14 Ticket prices: $36 all day; 16 children 7 to 12 and seniors 60 to 69 Novice: 40 percent Intermediate 60 percent Lifts: 1 quad chair 1 double chair 1 Surface Tow Amenities include: Downhill sports shop, open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ski School Lodge

Tahoe Donner Tykes is a weekly ski school program designed for 3 to 6 year olds. The program is a great way for your child to begin his or her skiing experience. The program begins the second week of January and continues through the first week of April. Participants meet every week for two and a half hours of instruction that takes place both on the hill and in the Snowflakes room. There are four session choices to meet your needs. The recreational team meets every Sunday starting Jan. 4 through March 29, from 10:30 a.m. ­ 3:30 p.m. This program is designed for ages 5 to 13 skiers and snowboarders who want to improve their skills in a fun environment while developing new friendships.

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Dec. 19, 2008 Squaw Valley / High Camp and the Cable Car Open at Night Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and dining under the starry Sierra skies. Night skiing runs from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday nights. Twilight Dinner Specials begin. Details: (530) 583-6985.

Dec. 19-21, 2008 Squaw Valley / Advanced Ski Clinics The ASC is a three-day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at its highest level, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. Details: (530) 581-7263.

Dec. 20, 2008 Northstar / Snowshoe Race Series The 2nd annual Northstar Snowshoe Series for runners, walkers and kids represents a unique event for the Tahoe region. Photographer Keith Facchino will be on-site to memorialize the day, providing participants the option to purchase photos. Call (530) 562-3270. Squaw Valley / 17th Annual Snow Gods’ Ball A benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund and tribute to the Snow Gods, this annual party at the Olympic House is a Squaw favorite. The benefit ball features live music, door prizes, raffle prizes, and silent auction items. Prizes include a Squaw Midweek Season Pass, lift tickets, avalanche gear, and more. Tickets are $20 at the door/$15 in advance (ages 21 and older only). Details: (530) 581-7260.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe / Holiday festivities Celebrate the season with Santa and his reindeer on the slopes, holiday music, Jingle Bell limbo, snowmen and women decorating, hot chocolate, contests and more. Santa Claus will hit the slopes on a snowboard and skis, handing out candy. He will be at Broadway and Sugar N’ Spice and The Lodge. Also on schedule are snowman and snowwoman building activities (if conditions permit). This will take place tahoe ski & board 2009

This is a partial list of notable events at the ski resorts that circle Tahoe. For a full list check out the resort’s Web site or give them a call.

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Snowplay/ Tubing area. Also scheduled will be a hot chocolate and candy cane farewell, Dec. 21-24 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 21, 2008 Northstar / Telemark 1-Day Camp Northstar is offering one-day Telemark Camps to those looking to learn, improve or perfect their technique. Call (530) 562-3270.

Dec. 21-25, 2008 Squaw Valley / Santa and His Elf Hit the Slopes at Squaw Santa and his elf tour Squaw Valley USA spreading holiday cheer. Catch jolly old St. Nick skiing and snowboarding around the mountain, sliding rails in the Belmont Terrain Park, skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion, assisting with lessons, and entertaining children at the Squaw Kids Ski School.

Dec. 23-25, 2008 Diamond Peak / Santa Visits Santa on the slopes. Free candy canes.

Dec. 24, 2008 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Holiday Festivities Merry Merry Carolers will perform from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. outside ticket windows; noon to 1 outside and inside the lodge, and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the ramp. Celebrate the season with Santa and his reindeer on the slopes, holiday music, Jingle Bell limbo, snowmen and women decorating, hot chocolate, contests and more. Santa Claus will hit the slopes on a snowboard and skis, handing out candy. He will be at Broadway and Sugar N’ Spice and The Lodge. Also on schedule are snow man and snow woman-building activities (if conditions permit). This will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the snowplay/tubing area. Also scheduled will be a hot chocolate and candy cane farewell, Dec. 21-24 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Northstar / Interdenominational Candlelight Christmas Eve Church Services Join Northstar and Tahoe Resort Minis-

tries for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Interdenominational church service. The services will begin at 4 p.m. in the Northstar-at-Tahoe conference rooms.

Dec. 31, 2008 Kirkwood / Annual Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show Join us for this perennial crowd favorite as the resort ushers in the new year with an on-mountain torchlight parade open to the public and a dazzling fireworks display. For all the details on Kirkwood’s holiday offerings, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877KIRKWOOD. Tahoe Donner / Torchlight Parade Join the resort for a torchlight parade on New Year’s Eve. This event is for intermediate skiers and riders age 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on our Racecourse run. Come early to insure you secure a spot in the parade. A DJ and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-up is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. start time. For information, call the Downhill Ski Area at (530) 587-9444. Squaw Valley / Gold & Silver New Year’s Eve Party at High Camp Elevation 8,200 feet. Come one, come all and come dressed in gold and silver for this New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. The all-ages soiree includes a starrynight Cable Car ride, ice skating, a delicious dinner in the elegantly decorated Terrace Room, piano entertainment, and a 9 p.m. East Coast New Year’s champagne toast. Tickets will be available at www.squawshop. com and in Squaw Valley’s Special Tickets office. Call 530-452-7278 for more information.

Jan. 1, 2009 Tahoe Donner / Technique and Training Clinic Meet at Cross Country Center, 7 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February. Tuesday clinics taught by Olympian Glen Jobe. Thursday clinics taught by PSIA level III Gary Schmitt. Cost: one month $50. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Jan. 3, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam Free youth snowboard event for all ages in a true jam format. Youth, men and women divisions. Complimentary peanut butter and jam sandwiches and sodas. Lots of prizes. Liability waiver required if participant is under 18. Northstar / Snowshoe Running Clinic 10 a.m. to noon. Atlas snowshoe athlete, Peter Fain will, host a clinic focused on snowshoe running. Participants can expect a brief history of the recent evolution of the snowshoe-running scene in the U.S., as well as a discussion on snowshoe fit, clothing, managing energy and fueling your body. Cost: $25 and includes a trail pass for the day. Alpine Meadows / Alpenglow Demo Day The return of the 2nd annual Telemark Demo Event. Try out all the newest gear in the tele world. The event will showcase the latest and greatest in both telemark and alpine touring equipment. The event is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 participants will receive a free beanie from Ambler Hats and all will be registered for a post-demo raffle at Alpenglow Sports sponsored by New Belgium Brewery.

Prizes will include skis, bindings, packs, clothing, and avalanche safety gear.

Jan. 4, 2009 Diamond Peak / Second Annual Hyatt Regency Poker Run Use your clue card to find dealers on the mountain and pull a card from each dealer. The skier with the best hand wins. Clue card entry fee $10. Tahoe Donner / Downhill Skate Clinic From 9 a.m. to noon. Downhill Skate Clinic taught by Val Licon. This clinic will be held at the Downhill Ski Area. Cost: $35. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 5879484.

Jan. 5-11, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / College Week Ski for $51. Break out of the library and hit the hill with a $51 ticket available for college students. During the week college students can receive a $51 lift ticket at Sierra when they present a current college photo ID at the Sierra Ticket Office.

Jan. 5-9, 2009 Northstar / College Week Discounted lift tickets for College Students! Just bring your current student ID to the Tickets and Season

Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar and receive a discounted lift ticket for $56.

Jan. 8, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Lava Cap Wine Tasting and Discounts Sierra pairs up with Lava Cap Winery, bringing you intense flavors of Lava Cap Wines from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in The Pub. A variety of wines will be available for tasting. Sierra guests with a lift ticket or season pass will receive 20 percent discount off any wine purchase at Lava Cap Winery, valid until end of 2008-09 ski season.

Jan. 8-9, 2009 Northstar / Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Northstar offers guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Nordic Center at 5 p.m. and will last approximately 2-2.5 hours and will cover 6 kilometers of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate. Cost: $35 adults, $25 children 12 and under; snowshoe rental $5. Call (530) 562-2475.

Jan. 9-10, 2009 Squaw Valley / Squaw Valley USA & Tubbs Present: Guided Full Moon

Snowshoe Tours This season we offer full moon guided snowshoe tours departing from the upper mountain. Cost is $17 with a daily lift ticket or season pass. Cable car ride and tour: $32 adults, $27 youths and $21 for children 12 and under. Take advantage of the tour and Alexander’s dinner package at $59 (includes cable car ride). For information, call (530) 583-6985.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Slalom Race Open to amateur skiers and riders of all ages, and held on Lower Powderhorn. Register between C 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Aspen a L Café on the day of event. Entry fee e is $25. All competitors must pay N a one-time USASA membership d due of $70. All competitors under a r 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the liability wavier. For information, visit www. usasa.org. Mt. Rose / Elvis Day Tribute to the birth of “The King” is second to none as the slopes of Mt. Rose become a sea of Elvi. Chances are Elvis will issue your lift ticket, fit your skis and even teach your lesson. Elvis appears on the Saturday closest to the King’s official birthday. Boreal / USASA - Slopestyle The event will be at the Lower Night Park. It is a USASA Snowboarding Slopestyle Event.

Jan. 11, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Giant Slalom Open to amateur snowboarders of all ages. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe on the day of event. Entry fee is $25. All competitors must pay a one-time USASA membership due of $70. All competitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the liability wavier. For information, visit www.usasa.org. Boreal / Superpipe competition For information, go to www. rideboreal.com

Jan. 12-16, 2009 Diamond Peak / Learn to Ski and Ride Learn to ski or ride all week long for $29. Save $50 off the first-time beginner package by learning how to ski or ride during this week. The firsttime beginner package includes rentals, a lesson, and lift ticket for your ability. This event is open only to first-time skiers and snowboarders.

Jan. 17-18, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Big Cal Marching Band UC Berkeley’s Big Band will be on the slopes and in the base area rocking big sound with their acoustic instruments during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Play times for Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: Base area/ticket windows; 1:30 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.: Ski down Broadway for concert at the base; 3:30 p.m. to p.m. Ramp for a farewell.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe / National Safety Awareness Week Join Sierra for a week filled with fun activities and contests for kids and adults that focus on safety on the slopes.

represents a unique event for the Tahoe region! As the third race of the Snowshoe Race Series, the Tahoe Rim Tour & Race is sure to heat up winter at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Call (530) 562-2206 for fees and times.

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Diamond Peak / Community Appreciation Day If you live within a 50-mile radius of Diamond Peak, you can get a lift ticket for only $20. Local ID required.

Sierra-at-Tahoe / Women’s Camps Sierra Resort’s all female learning environment is designed to improve on-hill skill and confidence for women age 18 and over of any skiing or snowboarding ability. The camps begin with a self-assessment by the participants to determine ability level and comfort zone. Women are then placed in groups that will be most conducive to learning. To sign up for any of these camps download, fill out, and return the completed registration form, liability release and applicable fees to: Sierra-at-Tahoe Attn: Brooke Summers, 1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Rd., Twin Bridges, CA 95735. Call (530) 543-3139.

Jan. 22, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Lava Cap Wine Tasting and Discounts Sierra pairs up with Lava Cap Winery, bringing you intense flavors of Lava Cap Wines from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in The Pub. A variety of wines will be available for tasting. Sierra guests with a lift ticket or season pass will receive 20 percent discount off any wine purchase at Lava Cap Winery, valid until end of 2008-09 ski season.

Jan. 24, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Slopestyle Competition Open to amateur skiers and riders of all ages, and held in The Alley. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe on the day of event. Go to www.usasa.org. Tahoe Donner / Snow Carnival Come participate in a day of activities for kids. Events will include: match time race, a sled pull, bounce house, ice cream and more. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. For information, call the Downhill Ski Area at (530) 587-9444.

Jan. 24-26, 2009 Diamond Peak / Jiblet 3-Day Event Meet at Bottom of Lodgepole. Skiers and snowboarders can showcase their most awesome trick on our feature in a jam-style format. Cash prize for the best in the open division.

Jan. 24-25, 2009 Boreal / Scout Weekend All troops welcome. Scout troops of any size qualify for group discounts. Email: [email protected]

Jan. 25, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Boardercross Head-to-head boardercross competition on Smokey. Open to amateurs of all ages. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Aspen Café. Visit www.usasa.org Northstar / Ski and Snowshoe Race Tahoe Rim Tour Half Marathon The second annual Northstar Snowshoe Series for runners, walkers and kids

Jan. 27, 2009 Tahoe Donner / Ski-Orienteering Event Map and compass Cross Country Skiing event hosted by the Bay Area Orienteering Club. Individual starts between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Five courses for all ski levels from beginning to expert. This race is the first of four races in the Sierra Avalanche Ski Orienteering Championships. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2009 Boreal / US Snowboarding Grand Prix Location: Superpipe & Boardercross Course. Top snowboarding pros compete on the US Grand Prix Tour. 22’ Superpipe and Pro Boardercross Course.

Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2009 Squaw Valley / Squaw XTeam Clinic Includes: 3 day Squaw Valley ski lift ticket, 3 days coached skiing, 2 days video analysis and awards ceremony, along with memories that will last a lifetime. This extreme ski camp specializes in situation steeps and offpiste skiing. Intermediates and Experts welcome. Go to http://skiclinics.com/ xteamskiclinics.htm

Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2009 Squaw Valley / Jeep King of the Mountain / 48 Straight Billed as the “Loudest Show on Snow,” 48STRAIGHT is a jam-packed weekend of on-snow and off-snow activities designed to celebrate the mountain culture, including ski and snowboard cross racing and halfpipe competitions, over a dozen

live concerts, street parties, fashion shows, film festivals and environmental expos returns to Squaw in 2009. Go to www.48straight.com

Feb. 3-6, 2009 Boreal / USSA Revolution Tour Location: Superpipe, Boardercross and Slopestyle Course. Top amateur snowboarders compete from around the US in Superpipe, Boardercross and Slopestyle.

Feb. 4, 2009 Tahoe Donner / Night Series Race Night Series Race, 5 kilometer Freestyle, 6 p.m. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Feb. 7, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Superpipe Open to amateur skiers and riders of all ages, and held at the Superpipe. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe on the day of event. Visit www.usasa.org.

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Mt. Rose / Bud Light Ladies Day Yes, boys will be girls on this day of bad taste composed of tactless dresses worn by furry legged men sporting the cheapest hairdos money can’t buy. Bottom line: men dressed like women get Ladies Day Priced Lift Tickets ($10 - back to the early days) and the chance to win big money and stardom in the “drag race” and the “beauty or the beast” pageant. Sizeable cash prizes add to the excitement and enthusiasm as Reno/Tahoe’s finest compete for the crown.

Boreal / USASA - Slopestyle Will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower Night Park. USASA Snowboarding Slopestyle Competition.

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South Shore community. This year, all proceeds will go to Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Sierra-atTahoe Education Foundation.

Boreal / USASA - Boardercross/ Skiercross Will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lost Dutchman. USASA Snowboarding Boardercross Race Event. Spectators must have lift ticket or hike to venue.

Northstar / Moonlight Snowshoe Tours Northstar offers guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Nordic Center at 5 p.m. and will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 6 kilometers of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s¹mores and hot chocolate. Cost: $35 adults, $25 children 12 and under; snowshoe rental $5. Call (530) 562-2475.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Slopestyle Competition Open to amateur skiers and riders of all ages, and held in The Alley. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe on the day of event. Visit www.usasa.org.

Sierra-at-Tahoe / Snowsports week Ski or ride cheaper for four days while helping raise funds for five South Lake Tahoe community agencies. Sierra-atTahoe is offering reduced prices for lift tickets during Snowsports Week, Feb. 9-12. Each year, money from this event funds various charitable projects in the

Sierra-at-Tahoe / Presidents’ Day Flag Hunt Get the family together to form a team and head out on the mountain to look for Red, White & Blue. Winners get cool prizes and get to keep the treasure. Meet on the Java deck at 11 a.m.

Feb. 14, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Valentine’s Day Race Searching for the perfect thing to do this Valentine’s Day? Bring your snow bunny to Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and race her down the slopes or come yourself or with a buddy. Giant Slalom race will take place on Lower Main. All skiers/snowboarders are welcome. Registration in the Aspen Café from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $5.

Tahoe Donner / Paco’s Presidents Cup Race A 15 kilometer freestyle race. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Feb. 18, 2009 Tahoe Donner / Night Series Race Final Night Race, 5 kilometer Freestyle, 6 p.m. For information, call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Feb. 19-22, 2009 Northstar / AST Winter Dew Tour Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is the host venue for the final stop on the AST Winter Dew Tour. Building on the success of the 5-stop AST Summer Dew Tour, a 3-stop nationally televised AST Winter Dew Tour has been created and will begin this December in Breckenridge, Colorado and travel through Mt. Snow, Vermont, before crowning tour champions at Northstar Resort. The AST Dew Tour will bring the top athletes in skiing and snowboarding to Northstar Resort for four days of high level competition, as well as extensive spectator 32 tahoe ski & board 2009

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entertainment and activities on the mountain and in the Village. For those not able to make it to the event, ABC, the USA Network, and MTV/MTV2 will be broadcasting the 3-stop tour. Go to www.ast.com

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Kirkwood / Rip Curl Grom Search New this season, Kirkwood has partnered with Rip Curl to search for the nation’s most talented skiers and snowboarders ages 16 and under. The event is a slopestyle format allowing friends to compete in a fun environment while at the same time promoting competitive experience and a chance to advance to the national level. For further details, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877KIRKWOOD.

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Diamond Peak / Last Tracks Last Tracks will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Take the last chairlift up to our Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine and appetizers before skiing or snowboarding down a freshly groomed corduroy run. Tickets are $32. Buy your ticket online at www.diamondpeak. com.

Feb. 25, 2009 Tahoe Donner / Night Skiing Final night of Night Skiing for the 2008-2009 season. The soft yellow glow of our sodium vapor lights create a special effect for an unparalleled skiing experience. For more information call the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

exclusive North American stop, and will join Sochi (Russia), Tignes (France), and Verbier (Switzerland) as hosts of the 2009 Freeride World Tour. When the world’s top freeriders descend on Squaw for the Nissan Tram Face Squaw Valley 09, the valley will erupt with street parties, live music and a week of celebrations not to be missed. www.freerideworldtour.com

Feb. 28, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / USASA Boardercross Head-to-head boardercross competition on Smokey. Open to amateurs of all ages. Register between 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Aspen Café. Visit usasa.org.

vertical footage. Winner of both men’s and women’s divisions get a ‘09/10’ season pass in this race to gain vertical feet. Skiers and snowboarders welcome. Tahoe Donner / Winter Beach Party Join in for some tropical fun, including live music, food and games. A great time for the whole family that starts at noon. Don’t miss it. For information, call the Downhill Ski Area at (530) 587-9444. Boreal / USASA - Boardercross/ Skiercross Event The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectators must access venue by ski, snowboard or hike only. Go to www. freddog.com

Diamond Peak / Last Tracks Meet at Snowflake Lodge. Lasts from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Take the last chairlift up to our Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine and appetizers before skiing or snowboarding down a freshly groomed corduroy run. Tickets are $32. Buy your ticket online at www. diamondpeak.com.

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Boreal / USASA - Boardercross/ Skiercross Will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lost Dutchman. Boardercross/ Skiercross Event. Event venue accessed by ski, board, or snowshoe/foot, only.

Feb. 22, 2009 Boreal / USASA - Superpipe Event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Superpipe. USASA Snowboarding Superpipe Event.

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Squaw Valley / Snow Festival Opening Ceremonies A beautiful torchlight parade and a colorful fireworks show are part of the fun for the kick-off a weeklong celebration of the North Lake Tahoe Community, the annual Snow Festival. The show begins at dusk. Details: (530) 583-6985

Feb. 27-March 5, 2009 Squaw Valley / Freeride World Tour - Tram Face Squaw Valley 09 The best Freeride spots on earth have been selected by the tour organizers and the Pro Freeriders Board (PFB) to host four main events that make up the 2009 Freeride World Tour. Squaw Valley USA has been named the

March 1-7, 2009 South Shore Resorts / Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week WinterFest is Lake Tahoe’s original Gay and Lesbian Ski Week since 1996, with a full week of World Class Skiing, Nightly entertainment and non-stop action. Lake Tahoe WinterFest is the largest Gay and Lesbian Event in Lake Tahoe and provides non stop action all week long. More info: www. laketahoewinterfest.com

March 7, 2009 Diamond Peak / 4th Annual Vertical Challenge Entrants are given a punch card to log every run taken on the Lakeview or Crystal lifts in order to calculate their

Northstar / Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Northstar offers guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours each month during the winter season. Tours depart from the Nordic Center at 5 p.m. and will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 6 km of terrain. Guests will enjoy a naturalist guided hike, live acoustic music, bonfire, s’mores and hot chocolate. Cost: $35 adults, $25 children 12 and under; snowshoe rental $5. Call (530) 5622475.

March 9-13, 2009 Kirkwood / Northern California Special Olympics at Kirkwood Kirkwood will once again serve as the host resort for the Northern California Special Olympics with athletes from around the state vying for a spot in the national games in disciplines such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more. Athletes who win gold medals have the opportunity to qualify for the World Games, which typically attract up to 3,000 participants

from more than 85 nations. For information, log onto www.kirkwood. com or call 877-KIRKWOOD.

March 10, 2009 Mt. Rose / Be a Champion Ski Race & Party Public Races Format -best combined time; Registration: 8-10 a.m. Main Lodge. Cost: FREE with valid lift ticket or Value Pass. Race: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Race event on Bullwhip Run. Slalom Course: Two runs, best combined time.

March 14, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Nitro/VZ Highlander Rail Jam Registered riders duel one-on-one for cash and prizes until a single victorious rider stands alone. Mt. Rose / Slide Back If you still think that “New school” equates to stretch pants that leave nothing to the imagination, rear-entry boots and old skinny skis, then mark your calendar for Mt. Rose’s Slide Back Retro Ski Party. Break all of the ski fashion laws on this one-day only­ at the always-chic Slide Lodge at the bottom of East Bowl. Slide Back Fashion Contest: Sport your finest Day-Glo stretch pants to win up to $500 in Modern Gear from Village Ski Loft.

March 15, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Billabong Flaunt It Girls Slopestyle & Rail Jam Calling all ladies: Come show us your stuff and flaunt your style at the Billabong Flaunt It competition ‹ the all girl amateur snowboard slopestyle and rail jam contest. Registration will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Aspen Café.

March 16-20, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / College Week College students ski for $51. Break out of the library and hit the hill with a $51 ticket available for college students. During College Week college students can receive a $51 lift ticket at Sierra Resort when they present a current college photo ID at the Sierra Ticket Office. Northstar / College Week Discounted lift tickets for College Students! Just bring your current student ID to the Tickets and Season Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar and receive a discounted lift ticket for $56.

March 17, 2009 Diamond Peak / Community Appreciation Day Come celebrate St. Patty’s Day with Diamond Peak. If you live within a 50-mile radius of Diamond Peak, you

can get a lift ticket for $20. Local ID required.

March 18-22, 2009 Kirkwood / North American Freeskiing Championships For over 12 years, Kirkwood has been selected as the host resort for the North American Freeskiing Championships taking place this season from March 18-22. This event has been a longstanding favorite with the legendary terrain of the Cirque and Devil’s Corral creating an ideal venue for both competitors and spectators alike. Come cheer on Kirkwood’s own Craig Garbiel and Josh Daiek as they defend their home turf in this competition. For information, log onto www.kirkwood. com or call 877-KIRKWOOD.

March 21, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / 3rd Annual Buckle Up Big Air for G.T.S. Skiers and snowboarders unite to throw down on a custom slopestyle course in memory of Sierra Freestyle Skier Greg Smith. Come out and enjoy the sun, competition and great music. Feast at the outdoor barbecue and win great raffle prizes. Cash purse for Open Class and cool prizes for amateurs that include helmets, goggles, beanies, skis, snowboards, skis, skateboards and more. There will also be a raffle for cool prizes from Embassy Suites, Blue Dog Pizza and many others. All proceeds go toward the Sierra Education Foundation and building a signature feature for Greg.

March 27-29, 2009 Kirkwood / Kirkwood Jammin’ XVI The King of all Spring Festivals takes over the slopes at Kirkwood with pond skimming, contests, giveaways, live music and more. The Annual Banked Slalom also takes place on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, for bragging rights and incredible prizes. For information, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877-KIRKWOOD.

March 28, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Closed Circuit Contest Complete the circuit with a spring contest for snowboarders and skiers in The Circuit park. As the seasonend approaches, electrify our features before the power is turned off. Cash prizes and awards for top riders. $5 entry fee. Diamond Peak / Uphill/Downhill Race Begins at 3:30 p.m. An on-snowshoe or skins race uphill to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge to win a season pass! Continental breakfast and more prizes will greet all participants at the finish line. There is also an advanced race where participants can go to the top of Crystal run (top of the mountain), ski down, then hike up to Snowflake Lodge.

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Diamond Peak / 9th Annual Dummy Downhill Race Participants build dummies and launch them off a big jump. A fun family event with live music and lots of prizes.

April 3-4, 2009 Squaw Valley / Ultimate Boarder Some of the biggest names in surf, skate and snow from yesterday and today have joined the ranks of the second Ultimate Boarder competition, the highly anticipated action sports event that takes today’s crossover athletes on a week-long journey of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, to crown a new hero. The only event of its kind in the United States, Ultimate Boarder is a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. For a complete list of participating athletes, event details and sponsorship opportunities, visit www. ultimateboarder.com.

April 4, 2009 Kirkwood / Marmot Six Summit Peak Pursuit This unique event involves both agility and endurance as competitors ascend and descend the six defining peaks that surround the Kirkwood Valley. Interested competitors can receive more information at www.ussma.org and www.kirkwood.com.

March 22-24, 2009 Sierra-at-Tahoe / Women’s Camp Sierra Resort’s all female learning environment is designed to improve on-hill skill and confidence for women age 18 and over of any skiing or snowboarding ability. The camps begin with a self-assessment by the participants to determine ability level and comfort zone. Women are then placed in groups that will be most conducive to learning. To sign up for any of these camps download, fill out, and return the completed registration form, liability release and applicable fees to: Sierra-at-Tahoe Attn: Brooke Summers, 1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Rd., Twin Bridges, CA 95735. Call (530) 543-3139.

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Cross Country Skiing or Snowshoeing Hope Valley Outdoor Center Pickett’s Junction, Highway 88 in Alpine County, Calif. 530-694-2266 www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com Hope Valley has always been a popular destination for cross-country skiers willing to cut their own trail, and it’s likely to stay that way. But thanks to the outdoor center, some of those trails will now be packed down by machine. All told there are 60 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails in Hope Valley near the yurt that serves as the outdoor center’s headquarters. According to its Web site, the outdoor center doesn’t charge trail fees but does accept donations. You can rent equipment, get a lesson, sign up for a tour and bring your dog. There are snowshoe tours as well as moonlight tours. Sorensen’s Resort Cross Country Skiing 14244 Highway 88 Hope Valley (530) 694-2203 www.sorensensresorts. com Some 60 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails in Hope Valley. The area offers a network of marked trails for all levels. Sorensen’s expert staff can fully suit your needs, from equipment rentals, to one-onone or group lessons, to guided tours. Heavenly Mountain Adventure Park (775) 586-7000 www.skiheavenly.com The park is located at the top of the Gondola at Heavenly. Trails meander through the forest and provide awesome views. Cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are available. Royal Gorge Ski Resort (530) 426-3871 www.RoyalGorge.com Situated just a short drive from Lake Tahoe and Reno, Royal Gorge has been ranked No. 1 by Snow Country magazine. The resort offers more than 9,000 acres of skiing terrain, 300 kilometers of trails 88 trails, six trail systems. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday.

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Camp Richardson Resort (530) 542-6584 www.camprichardson.com Mountain Sports Center offers cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, with 35 kilometers of groomed trails. No pets. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area 925 Country Club Drive Tahoe City (530) 583-5475 www.tahoexc.org 65 kilometers, 19 trails including two dog-friendly trails. Ski rentals; pull-behind sleds for children. Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area (775) 749-5349 www.spoonerlake. com One half mile north of Highway 50 on Highway 28 on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Ski and snowshoe rentals; pull-behind sleds for children. More than 80 kilometers of trails. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center (530) 587-9484 www.tahoedonner.com 51 trails, 101 kilometers. Ski rentals, pull-behind sleds for children. No dogs. Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park Tahoma, Calif. (530) 525-7982 The park grooms two of its four trails, which are located on both the east (lake shore) and west sides of Highway 89. The trails on the west side near the General Creek Campground are groomed “when conditions permit.” Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center Squaw Valley, Calif. 530-583-6300 www.SquawCreek.com Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center 209-258-7248 www.kirkwood.com Size: 80 kilometers

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receive high marks from magazines With 14 resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, it’s little wonder that several are among the best in North America. At least that’s what the three largest winter sports magazines revealed when their annual rankings of the continent’s top resorts were released in October. Squaw Valley and Heavenly ranked 11th and 17th, respectively, for best overall resorts by SKI magazine. Alpine Meadows was ranked 29th and was the only other Tahoe-area resort to crack the top 30. Heavenly also was ranked in the top 10 in both apres-ski and off-hill activities, while Northstar-at-Tahoe was ranked in the top ten for family programs. Deer Valley (Utah) was the magazine’s topranked resort overall and was followed in the top five by Vail (Colo.), Whistler/Blackcomb (B.C.), Snowmass (Colo.) and Park City (Utah). In 2005, Heavenly was ranked No. 12, the highest ranking ever for the South Shore resort. In Skiing magazine’s resort rankings, Squaw was ranked fourth for steeps, Heavenly seventh for apres-ski and Alpine 10th for best backcountry access. Skiing magazine also listed top ski town bars in its November edition. Fire & Ice in South Lake Tahoe made the list as did the North Shore’s Tahoe Biltmore. Squaw Valley’s Le Chamois, Plump Jack and Tahoe City’s Pete ‘N’ Peter’s and Sunnyside were also mentioned. For a complete list of the rankings in either SKI or Skiing magazines, visit www.skinet.com. Transworld Snowboarding, which is the largest circulated magazine focusing on strictly snowboarding, has a different rankings system than ski mags and it usually shows. Northstar-at-Tahoe was ranked the third best overall resort, third for parks, third for pipes, eighth for best on-mountain food and seventh for best lodging. Sierra-at-Tahoe was ranked 10th for best vibe and best value, while Heavenly was ranked seventh for best nightlife and Squaw ninth for best challenge.

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The first Saturday in February, fresh snow blankets Sierra-atTahoe. The storms just won’t stop coming off the Pacific Ocean. But while resort guests are enjoying the best powder skiing of the year, Tyson Terpening throws on a gray jacket and heads over to a natural gully near the Nob Hill chairlift. He’s not concerned with fresh tracks. His entire day rests in front of him - mounds of snow, and not much time to move it. Resort management wants Sierra’s halfpipe done today. After several weeks of prepping, Terpening also wants it done. “It’s just a huge thing now, and part of having a park is having a halfpipe,” Terpening said. “It brings a lot of people to the mountain. You pretty much have to have a pipe now, but it takes a lot more time than people realize. For me, I don’t want to rush something or do something half-ass. I only want to open stuff when it’s ready.”

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PiPe dreams by jeremy evans, tahoe daily tribune

Photos by jonah m. kessel, tahoe daily tribune

Building halfpipes

isn’t what it used to be

He points to walls of the halfpipe, mentions the difficulty he’s having with one particular corner, and then gets to work. He climbs into the winchcat, a machine designed to push snow around. Sitting in a bucket chair, he grabs a gray handle that has yellow, green and red buttons. He presses one button, and the winchcat moves forward. He presses another one, and it moves in another direction. It looks - and operates - like a video-game joystick, and it would be fun for anyone to play with if the task at hand wasn’t so damn serious. The winchcat costs $275,000. Another snowcat Sierra uses for its superpipe costs $250,000. Once all the snow is prepped with those two machines - several weeks worth of work - Terpening brings out the masterpiece: a $100,000 Zaugg pipecutter that sculpts 18foot walls to perfection. Terpening, though, just drives the machines. He can’t even begin to guess what the total cost is, but the resort reports the price tag is almost $600,000. And that doesn’t count the hours required to build the pipe. The resort budgets 10,500 hours of labor for its 20-person terrain park crew. It also budgets 4,000 machine hours to maintain the superpipe throughout the season. Boy, have things changed. In 1979, Mark Anolik stumbled upon a natural hit of snow on Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Co. land in Tahoe City. In other words, it was the city dump, but it became the world’s first snowboarding halfpipe. Once local riders such as Bob Klein, Terry Kidwell and

Allen Arnbrister got wind of Anolik’s discovery, they began congregating at the site. Enormous amounts of manual labor were required just to make the pipe functional. Still, the Tahoe City Pipe, as it was called, basically was a one-hit wonder. “They would spend more time shaping it than riding,” Klein said of Kidwell and Arnbrister in Transworld Snowboarding magazine. “We were on boards with bungees for bindings, so we were most interested in dropping in and going up the other side. It wasn’t really about air.” Four years later, Soda Springs hosted the first-ever halfpipe event at the world championships in 1983. It was held on another manmade halfpipe - essentially two lines of chunky snow built into a natural slope. Burton team riders, who had spent all their time racing, didn’t perform well at the contest, which was decided between Jake Carpenter and Tom Sims. “They built the pipe, but it was not good,” Sims told the magazine. “I was extremely disappointed. Then the Burton team threatened to boycott the contest because they felt that halfpipe riding had nothing to do with snowboarding.” Three years later, the world championships were moved to Breckenridge, Colo., and halfpipes had progressed so much that standard walls now were 5 feet high. It’s almost enough to make Terpening chuckle if he hadn’t gone through a similar process himself. He remembers the early days of building halfpipes at Sierra, before

the $100,000 Zaugg pipecutter. When Sierra built its first pipe in 1994, it was a labor-intensive process that required lots of digging and chainsaws to smooth the walls. Even John Rice, Sierraat-Tahoe’s general manager, fired up a chainsaw and worked on the pipe. “The quality wasn’t very good, but we thought the halfpipes were pretty good,” said Terpening, who went to high school in Placerville and moved to Tahoe in 1993. “The walls were probably 8 feet high,

which isn’t much by today’s standards, but they were still pretty fun.” Now, when Terpening builds, it is an entirely different operation, though he occasionally still uses a chainsaw. He steps out of the winchcat and enters the cockpit of the Zaugg pipecutter. There’s a CD player for listening to music, and there’s another joystick with colorful buttons. The blue arm of the pipecutter is raised, an intimidating part of the machine that buzzes in the winter air, effectively drowning out the screams of joy from

nearby powder hounds. Pressed against one wall of the halfpipe, the blue arm moves against the wall. Snow flies out of a chute, sending plumes of white into the cloud-filled sky. By the end of the weekend, the pipe is officially cut. When the superpipe opened for the season, Winter Olympic gold medalist and Meyers resident Hannah Teter, who rides for Sierra, was out there sampling Terpening’s work.

“Overall, the superpipe is a huge investment, both in labor and machines, but we are committed to offering the best superpipe possible year after year to our guests,” said Kirstin Cattell, Sierra’s communications manager. “Our commitment has made riders like Hannah Teter take notice, whom you saw shredding the pipe the day it opened and every day since.” ‹ Editor’s Note: This story first appeared in the Tahoe Daily Tribune in February 2008. Historical information was extracted from an article written by Lee Crane for Transworld Snowboarding.

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Freeskiing championships returning to Kirkwood

by jeremy evans, tahoe daily tribune

Jonah M. Kessel / Tahoe Daily Tribune

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is considered one of North America’s premier big-mountain venues for extreme skiing and riding, making it a natural venue for the Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships. And every spring, the party at the bottom of the “Cirque” has become a Sierra Nevada pastime, with music, dancing and revelers watching athletes huck nearby cliffs. But for the first time in 12 seasons, the tour didn’t stop at Kirkwood last year because of a scheduling conflict. That won’t be the case this season as one of the biggest winter events on South Shore returns after a one-year hiatus. This year, the North American Freeskiing Championships will be March 18-22. The tour attracts the top freeskiers and snowboarders in the world to Kirkwood’s slopes. Last year, the tour visited Telluride, Squaw Valley, Crested Butte and Alyeska. Kirkwood skier Craig Garbiel won last year’s Squaw Valley event and is usually ranked near the top of the world standings, while fellow Kirkwood skier Josh Daiek was ranked among the top 10 nationally last season. For information, visit www.usfreeskiing.com or log onto www.kirkwood.com for the resort’s most up-to-date event schedule.

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When anyone asks Brent Springbett what the best ski boot on the market is, the 30-year South Lake Tahoe ski equipment technician tells them the same thing. “It’s the one that fits the shape of your foot the best,” says Springbett. There is a science to the job of fitting a skier with a boot. And at The Powder House in South Lake Tahoe, it takes a professional like Springbett to determine the shape and size of a foot to meet a skier’s needs. The difference can be enormous. If skiers don’t have the proper boot fitting, they’re looking at the possibility of having a really painful day on the slopes. “There’s nothing worse than hurt feet from skiing,” Springbett said. “If I can make a person comfortable, well, then, you’re their hero.” At the House of Ski on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, Curt Barnes has spent 48 years shaping skis and fitting boots. His perspective is much the same as Springbett when it comes to the skier experience. “You want to have your foot firmly supported all the way around it and especially underneath it,” Barnes said. “Fitting a boot is a lot like building a house. You want to start with a really good foundation and everything else will follow.” The process to a good boot fit is about communication. Once a foot size is determined, Springbett talks the skier through the process. Slipping the foot inside a boot, he asks how snug it feels and whether or not the skier can move his or her toes. Over the course of a day of skiing the foot should feel comfortable. While the body may itself feel somewhat sore, if a boot is fitted properly to the foot, there should be no chaffing, bruises or swelling. Skiers have a choice when it comes to the boot. They can either have something soft, which brings total comfort but less control, or a boot that has some stiffness, which lends itself to more overall foot and ankle support. “What we strive to do is to fit a boot that is comfortable but also allows you to have control,” Barnes said. Both control and comfort are essential, especially when you’re charging. Just ask Kim Smith, an 18-year-old pro skier from South Lake Tahoe. A good ski boot fit can make the difference between a winning or losing time. And when it comes to competition, timing means everything. “The boot is where your skiing comes from. It’s not about your skiing, it’s about the boot and a good boot fitter can definitely help to make you ski better,” she said. Springbett’s expertise in the field hasn’t gone unnoticed. Over the course of his 30 years he’s worked for the Canadian, Swedish and Norwegian ski teams. Over time he’s fitted American Olympic skiers, celebrities and head of government, including a high-ranking NASA administrator. Each person is treated the same, he said. It’s all in communication and precision. There is a kind of physics involved in what he does. He measures every angle of a foot including the arch and considers even the slightest bumps, notches or corns on toes. “The ski boot is the most important piece of the ski equipment because it transfers all of your energy to the ski,” he says. “If it doesn’t fit properly, your feet will hurt and get cold and cramped, and you’re not going to get the performance and the enjoyment of the day.”

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Even though real estate nationwide is in a bit of a slump, now is a great time to buy a home at Lake Tahoe’s south shore. There is plenty of inventory and buyers are able to negotiate low prices with sellers, who are very motivated to sell, said Jesse Chamberlain, spokeswoman for the South Tahoe Association of Realtors. “There are also great deals available on homes that have been foreclosed on and the bank is selling these homes under market value. If you are looking for a long-term investment, real estate is the best option for your future,” she said. As of fall 2008, there were 435 single-family homes available for sale. The highest number of homes for sale were between the prices of $301,000 to $400,000, with 99 homes available. The next highest segment is $1 million-plus, with 63 listings. There were 234 homes available above $500,000. The median home price at south shore as of Sept. 30, 2008, was $415,000, according to the association. Tahoe remains a great place to invest because it still is an affordable year-round vacation destination, Chamberlain said. It is within driving distance to several major cities. If you were to compare Lake Tahoe’s south shore to Aspen, the home prices are almost triple to Tahoe’s. “And they aren’t a year-round playground and are more expensive to travel to,” she said. Because South Tahoe is a secondary home market, it has carved a niche of its own. While much of California and Nevada homes are in primary first-home markets, the values didn’t decline as much. At Tahoe there’s only been a decline in the median home prices starting since December 2006. The median home price in September

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2008 compared to 2007 is only down 7.8 percent. Most markets are down around 25 percent, she said. When Realtors are making their pitches to prospective home buyers, one of the main things they are selling is the lifestyle of Tahoe living. Lake Tahoe offers everything people could want — from the best winters with world renowned ski resorts to perfect-weather summers with endless outdoor adventures — and the most beautiful and largest alpine lake on the North American continent. Not to mention all the precious wildlife that you get to

be a part of. When it comes to fixer-upper opportunities, there’s room for investment and time. Chamberlain said buyers are getting homes at such low prices either through a short sale or a bank-owned property, and then putting a little TLC into those homes and putting them back on the market. “The success to this way of investing in real estate is in getting the home at a low cost, knowing what improvements to make in a costeffective way and then being able to price the home competitively for the market,” she said.

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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 530-544-2113 / $ 3987 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Beacon Bar & Grill 530-541-0630 / $ Camp Richardson Emerald Bay Road Coyote Grill 775-586-1822 / $$ Round Hill Square Denny’s Restaurant 530-541-7575 / $ Al Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Blvds. Echo Restaurant 530-544-5400 / $$$ Embassy Suites

Steamers Bar & Grill 530-541-8818 / $ 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Timberhouse 775-588-7777 / $ Lakeside Inn & Casino 168 Highway 50 The Summit 775-588-6611 / $$$ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe The Getaway Cafe 530-577-5132 / $$ 3140 Highway 50, Meyers Zephyr Cove Lodge 775-589-4968 / $$ Highway 50 at Zephyr Cove

American Bistro

Edgewood 775-588-2787 / $$$ Highway 50 at Lake Parkway

Bistro Danielle 775-586-1070 / $$ 605 Highway 50, Zephyr Heights

Evan’s 530-542-1990 / $$$ 536 Emerald Bay Road

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Fat City Food Co. 530-542-2780 / $ 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in the Town &Country Shopping Center Four Seasons 775-588-6211 / $ Horizon Resort Casino Goal Post 775-588-6563 / $ 290 Kingsbury Grade Hard Rock Cafe 775-588-6200 / $ Harveys Resort & Casino

Chases Bar & Grill 530-544-9080 / $ 1901 Airport Road Womack’s Texas Style Barbecue 530- 544-2268 / $$ 4041 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Stateline Sugarhouse Complex

Mott Canyon Grill 775-588-8989 / $ 259 Kingsbury Grade Needles Restaurant 530-541-6700 / $$ Inside the Tahoe Seasons Resort Rockwater 530-544-8004 787 Emerald Bay Road Rojo’s 530-541-4960 / $$ Highway 50 at San Francisco Sam’s Beach House 775-586-1635 / $ Round Hill Square Sierra Choices Cafe $ Inside Harveys Casino

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The Red Hut Waffle Shop 530-541-9024 / $ 2723 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Tahoe Donut 530-544-0615 / $ 1036 Emerald Bay Road

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Riva Grill 530-542-2600 / $$$ 900 Ski Run Blvd.

Forest Buffet 775-588-6611 / $$ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Town Square Buffet 775-588-6211 / $ Horizon Casino Resort

Burgers Big Daddy’s Burgers 530-541-3465 / $ 3490 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Brothers Bar & Grill 530-541-7017 / $ 888 Emerald Bay Road

Colombo’s Burgers A Go-Go 530-541-GOGO / $ 841 Emerald Bay Road

Fox and Hound 775-588-8887 / $ 237 Tramway, Upper Kingsbury Heidi’s Pancake House 530-544-8113 / $ 3485 Lake Tahoe Blvd. International House of Pancakes 530-544-4880 / $ 3730 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Fremont Bistro 530-541-6603 / $$$ 1041 Fremont Ave.

Nepheles 530-544-8130 / $$$ 1169 Ski Run Blvd.

Classic Cue Billiards & Burgers 530-541-8704 / $ 1965 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

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Driftwood Cafe 530-544-6545 / $ Heavenly Village, 1A

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Denny’s Restaurant 530-541-7575 / $ Al Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Izzy’s Burger Spa 530-544-5030 / $ 2591 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Bar 24 Taproom & Grill $$ Inside Bill’s Casino

Burger Lounge 530-542-4060 / $ 717 Emerald Bay Road $

Hungry Bear Cinnamon Cafe 775-588-3553 / $$$ 530-541-3962 / $ Ridge Tahoe, top of Kingsbury Grade Heavenly Village, 23 Mo’s Place 530-542-1095 / $ 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The Red Hut Cafe 775-588-7488 / $ 229 Kingsbury Grade

Fatburger 775-588-6611 / $ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Sprouts 530-541-6969 / $ 125 Harrison Ave. Wide Awake Conscious Café 530-541-7400 / $ 3434 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Casual gourmet 19 Kitchen*Bar 800-427-8397 / $$ Harveys 19th floor Bear Moon Bar & Grill 530-541-6122 / $ 901 Ski Run Blvd. Tudor English Pub 530-541-6603 / $ 1041 Fremont Ave.

Catering

Harrah’s Catering 775-586-5094 / $$$

Cheesesteaks Tony’s Cheesesteak 530-544-7827 / $ 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Chinese Gi Fu Loh 775-588-6611 / $$$ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe $$$ Hong Kong Express 530-544-5899 / $ 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Lakeview Plaza Hunan Garden 530-544-5868 / $ 900 Emerald Bay Road Lake Tahoe Chinese Buffet 530-541-3888 / $ 871 Emerald Bay Road Mandarin Garden 530-544-8885 / $ 2502 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Sesame Gourmet 530-544-4392 / $ 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd. No. 2

Coffeehouses 24 775-588-3515 / $$ MontBleu Resort Casino Alpen Sierra Coffehouse Co. 530-544-7740 / $ 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Alpina Coffee Cafe 530-541-7449 / $ 822 Emerald Bay Rd. Kokanee Cafe $ at Lake Tahoe Community College, near the student center

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Not Just Java 775-588-7343 / $ 212 Elks Point Road, Suite 441 Roundhill Square

Opal 775-588-3515 / $$$ MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa

News Cafe $ 2279 Lake Tahoe Blvd. No. 2

Fast food

Peet’s Coffee 530-541-5160 / $ At Raley’s 1040 Emerald Bay Road

KFC 530-544-8101 / $ Highway 50 and Ski Run Blvd.

Rude Brothers Bagel & Coffee Haus McDonald’s 530-541-8195 / $ 530-542-0555 / $ 3117 Harrison Ave. 1035 Emerald Bay Road Starbucks $ Several South Shore locations Stir It Up 530-542-3354 / $ 2753 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Wide Awake Conscious Café 530-541-7400 / $ 3434 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Delicatessens

The Cork & More 530-544-5253 / $$ 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd.

Tahoe Keys Deli 530-544-1335 / $ 2301 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe Plaza

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Italian

Subway 530-544-1102 / $ 1019 Emerald Bay Road

Cold Stone Creamery 530-544-3000 / $ Heavenly Village, 24

Subway 530-541-4334 / $ 3924 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

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Jamba Juice 530-544-8890 / $ Village Center, 33

Passaretti’s 530-541-3433 / $$ 1181 Emerald Bay Road

Blue Angel Cafe 530-544-6544 / $$ 1132 Ski Run Blvd.

Off the Hook 530-544-5599 / $$ 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Booster Juice 866-577-7511 / $ 1070 Emerald Bay Rd.

Mama’s Red Tomato 530-541-7239 / $ 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

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Fasta Pasta $ Inside Keys Liquor Mart 2297 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Taj Mahal 530-541-6495 / $$ 3838 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Samurai 530-542-0300 / $$$ 2588 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Wasabi Sushi Bar & Pacific Cuisine 530-542-4451 / $$ 2244 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Cafe Fiore 530-541-2908 / $$$ 1169 Ski Run Blvd.

Nikki’s Chaat Cafe 530-541-3354 / $ 3469 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Taco Bell 530-544-0409 / $ Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Carson Blvd.

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Mirabelle 775-586-1007 / $$$ 290 Kingsbury Grade

Baskin-Robbins 530-544-5116 / $ 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Lakeview Plaza

Taco Bell 530-541-4233 / $ 4109 Lake Tahoe Blvd. $

Dockside Deli 530-543-6137 / $ 900 Ski Run Blvd.

Blue Water Bistro 530-541-0113 / $$$ 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

McDonald’s 530-541-2256 / $ 3715 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at the “Y”

Taco Bell 530-544-5114 / $ 1060 Emerald Bay Road.

Naked Fish 530-541-3474 / $$$ 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

McP’s Pub Tahoe 530-542-4435 / $ 4093 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

French

Ice cream

Subway 530-544-8823 / $ 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Beach Hut Deli 530-541-7873 / $ 1072 Emerald Bay Road

Irish

Wolfgang Puck Express $$ 1001 Park Ave. No. 33

Mediterranean

Scusa on Ski Run 530-542-0100 / $$ 1142 Ski Run Blvd.

Christiana Inn 530-544-4777/ $$ 3819 Saddle Rd.

Tep’s Villa Roma 530-541-8227 / $$ 3450 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Lakeside Beach Grill 530-544-4050 / $$ 4081 Lake Shore Blvd.

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Baja Fresh 530-544-1886 / $ Village Center, 25

Los Mexicanos 530-541-4608 / $ 1000 Herbert Ave.

Brothers Burrito House 530-544-3263 / $ 2136 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Margaritas Mexican Cafe 530-544-6907 / $ 2494 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Del Soul 775-588-3515 / $$ MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa

Maria Bonita Mexican Grill 530-542-4917 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd., No. 7

Cabo Wabo Cantina 775-588-2411 / $ Downstairs at Harveys Cantina 530-544-1233 / $ 711 Emerald Bay Road Chevys 530-542-1741 / $ 3678 Lake Tahoe Blvd. El Papagayo 530-577-3344 / $ 3132 Highway 50, Meyers La Promesa 530-541-2019 / $ 3447 Lake Tahoe Blvd., No. 4 La Taberna Del Lobo 530-544-8543 / $ Town & Country Center, No. 8

Mi Tierra 530-542-4928 / $ 3844 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Gunbarrel Grill Appetizers, salads and entrees — inside the Lakeview Lodge, California side Higher Grounds Starbucks coffee — Bump & Grind, California Lodge Higher Grounds Starbucks coffee — East Peak, near the outdoor barbecue, Nevada Sky Deck Grill Barbecued treats — California side

Taco Taqueria 530-542-3449 / $ 3920 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Slice of Heaven Pizza and Italian — Stagecoach Lodge, Nevada side

Taqueria Jalisco 530-541-6516 / $ 3097 Harrison, behind Rojo’s

Snow Beach Wraps, drinks — at the base of the Powderbowl Express, California side

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Adventure Peak Gril Burgers, sandwiches on the grill — California side

Bub’s Pub All-American cuisine, brick-oven pizza — Kirkwood Meadows Drive

Black Diamond Cantina Authentic Mexican and breakfast, Boulder lodge — Nevada side

Kirkwood Inn & Saloon Western cuisine, breakfast, lunch, dinner — Highway 88

Cafe Blue Al fresco dining — California side

Monte Wolfe’s Coffee House and Deli Coffee, espresso, hot breakfast, grill items — Village Plaza

Latin Soul 775-588-7777 / $$ Inside the Lakeside Inn

California Bar & Cafe Rustic bar menu and appetizers — California side

Little Mexico 530-543-1548 / $ 3354 Sandy Way

East Peak Lodge Pizza, barbecue, Asian — Nevada side

Off the Wall Bar & Grill Fine dining — the Lodge at Kirkwood

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Red Cliffs Lodge Cafeteria-style breakfast and lunch — Red Cliffs Lodge

Pit Stop Beer and bratwurst — weekends on the Village Plaza

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Plaza BBQ Burgers and chicken — weekends on the Village Plaza

Aspen Cafe Grilled favorites — base lodge Baja Grill Mexican — West Bowl

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Blue Dog Pizza 530-541-0886 / $ Village Center, 1

Fresh Ketch 530-541-5683 / $$ 2435 Venice Drive, Tahoe Keys Marina

Bob Dog Pizza 530-577-2364 / $ 3141 Highway 50 in Meyers

Ciera 775-588-3515 / $$$ MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa

Mama’s Kitchen Breakfast, soup, homestyle specialties — main lodge Sierra Pub & Deli Pizza, salad, sandwiches — main lodge

Pacific Rim Freshies 530-542-3630 / $ 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Lakeview Plaza

Nik-n-Willies 530-544-4575 / $ Emerald Bay Road at the “Y”

Kalani’s 530-544-6100 / $$ Heavenly Village, 26

Round Table Pizza 530-541-7873 / $ 1062 Emerald Bay Road

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Quiznos Sub 530-544-9600 / $ Heavenly Village

Swiss

Chart House 775-588-6276 / $$$ 392 Kingsbury Grade

New York Pizza 775-588-0442 / $ Kingsbury Station 209 Kingsbury Grade New York Pizza 530-541-0401 / $ 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd.

Port of Subs 530-544-6313 / $ 3101 S. Harrison Ave.

Cecil’s Steak and Brew $$$ Heavenly Village

Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. 530-544-1919 / $ 1168 Emerald Bay Rd.

Tiki Bar and Grill Polynesian theme — main lodge

Yellow Submarine 530-541-8808 / $ 983 Tallac Ave.

Steak

Grand Central Pizza 530-544-1308 / $ Kings Trading Post 2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Java Junction Coffee and more — base lodge

Subs

Fire & Ice 530-542-6650 / $$ At Marriott’s Timber Lodge 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Goodfella’s Pizza 530-544-6609 / $ 1007 Ski Run Blvd.

360° Smokehouse BBQ Barbecue — Grandview Lodge

Beacon Bar & Grill 530-542-0603 / $$ Camp Richardson Emerald Bay Road

Specialty grilling

Domino’s 530-543-1235 / $ 987 Edgewood Circle

Happy Hippie Wraps, hummus, soups, sandwiches — base lodge

Sage Room 800-427-8397 / $$$ Harveys Resort and Casino

Swiss Chalet 530-544-3304 / $$$ 2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Friday’s Station Steak and Seafood Grill 775-588-6611 / $$$ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Thai Orchids 530-544-5541 / $$ 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

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The Kirkwood Shuttle runs daily from Dec. 27, 2008 to April 4, 2009. Tickets are available for $5 per person round trip. The Kirkwood Shuttle stops at all major casinos and hotels in South Lake Tahoe including: Lakeside Inn Horizon Harveys Embassy Suites Harrah’s Montbleu Stateline Transit Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort Tahoe Beach and Ski Club Lakeland Village/Lakeshore Lodge Inn by the Lake South Y Transit Center Arrival at Kirkwood Departure from Kirkwood

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Reservations are recommended. Call (775) 883-2100

Sierra-at-Tahoe Transportation Schedule

“The changes to our transportation are the first step toward making our shuttles a part of the overall South Lake Tahoe public transportation system,” explained John Rice, general manager. “By running express buses out of three main hubs instead of stopping at multiple locations around town, we’ll actually be able to bring guests up to the resort more often than we were able to with the old system.” Guests are encouraged to use South Lake Tahoe’s public transportation system, BlueGO, to get to and from the three main hubs. In the afternoon, the complimentary shuttles will depart Sierra Resort for the three transit hubs starting at 1 p.m. Separate buses will depart Sierra Resort for select lodging properties at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. “The new shuttle system aligns with our goal to do everything we can to make tangible changes that benefit our local environment,” 46

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said Rice. “We were running busses along the exact same routes as BlueGO, which doesn’t help the air quality in this town. Now, our guests can take BlueGO to the transit hubs and then hop on a bus up to the resort. It’s all part of the plan to get more cars off the road.”

2008-2009 Complimentary Shuttle Schedule Location Daily Morning Departures Stateline Transit Center 6:30 8:30 10:30 South Y Transit Station 6:30 6:45 7:30 8:30 8:45 9:30 10:45 Meyers Chevron 6:45 7:00 7:45 8:45 9:00 9:45 11:00 Select Lodging

Daily Morning Departure Times Stateline Transit Center 8:30 10:30 Embassy Suites 8:32 10:32 Harrah’s 8:34 10:34 Mont Bleu 8:38 10:38 Lakeside Inn 8:43 10:43 Horizon 8:47 10:47 Harveys 8:49 10:49 Park Tahoe 8:52 10:52 Americana 8:56 10:56 Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort 9:01 11:01 Lakeshore Lodge & Spa 9:04 11:04 Push Fitness/Sierra Blvd. 9:08 11:08

Heavenly Ski Shuttle Schedule Back photo: Jonah M. Kessel / Tahoe Daily Tribune

Sierra Resort has restructured its complimentary shuttle system to improve efficiency and offer guests a more reliable morning departure schedule. Beginning Dec. 19, Sierra Resort shuttles will depart solely from three hubs, the Stateline Transit Center, the South Y Transit Station and the Meyers Chevron. Another shuttle will pick up guests at select lodging properties between Stateline and the “Y.”

BlueGO Heavenly ski shuttle comprises seven different routes. The shuttles pick up at each of the shuttle stops – please allow extra time when riding shuttles during holidays and Saturdays, as the shuttles are in peak demand during these high-use periods. Look for the white BlueGO Heavenly bus stop signs or check with the front desk at your lodging property for Heavenly Ski Shuttle details. For more information and times go to www.BlueGo.org or call (530) 541-7549. BlueGO Shuttle routes and map are located on page 48.

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BlueGO Shuttle Routes Red 10 10 RedRoute Route

Minutes pastthe thehour hour Minutes past

1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Departure) 32 Forest Suites Resort (Bellamy Ct.) 48 Shops at Heavenly Village (Heavenly Village Way) 46 Applebee’s/Park Tahoe Inn (Hwy 50) 18 Holiday Inn Express (Hwy 50) 23 Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort (Ski Run Blvd.) 24 Tahoe Beach & Ski Club (Hwy 50) 25 Lakeland Village (Hwy 50) 26 Lakeshore Lodge & Spa (Bal Bijou Rd.) 27 Best Western Timber Cove Lodge (Hwy 50) 28 Inn by the Lake (Fremont Ave.) 42 Safeway (Hwy 50) 30 Super 8 Motel (Hwy 50) 22 Fantasy Inn (Hwy 50) 21 Quality Inn (Hwy 50) 47 Heavenly Gondola (Hwy 50))

Gold Route 13

:00 :01 :01 :02 :02 :05 :08 :10 :11 :13 :15 :16 :18 :20 :22 :24

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Minutes past the hour

1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Arrival) :25 :55 24 Tahoe Beach & Ski Club (Departure) (Hwy 50) :23 :53 25 Lakeland Village/Howard Johnson (Hwy 50) :24 :54 26 Lakeshore Lodge & Spa (Bal Bijou Rd.) :25 :55 27 Best Western Timber Cove Lodge (Hwy 50) :27 :57 28 Inn by the Lake (Fremont Ave.) :29 :59 29 Bavarian Village (Herbert Ave.) (Upon Request) 30 Super 8 Motel (Hwy 50) :33 :03 23 Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort (Ski Run Blvd.) :35 :05 43 Ski Run Blvd./Hwy 50 :35 :05 33 Alder Inn (Ski Run Blvd.) :37 :07 34 Discount Ski (Ski Run Blvd.) :37 :07 35 Across from Rainbow Mountain (Ski Run Blvd.) :38 :08 36 Black Bear Inn (Spruce Ave.) :39 :09 36 Deerfield Lodge (Ski Run Blvd.) :39 :09 31 Pioneer Trail/Ski Run Blvd. :40 :10 California Lodge (Arrival) :45 :25 California Lodge (Departure) :47 :17 37 Inn at Heavenly (Ski Run Blvd.) :49 :19 24 Tahoe Beach & Ski Club (Arrival) (Hwy 50) :52 :22

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Minutes past the hour

1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Departure) :00 32 Forest Suites Resort (Bellamy Ct.) :02 48 Shops at Heavenly Village (Heavenly Village Way) :02 19 7-Eleven (Pioneer Trail) :05 20 Americana Village (Pioneer Trail) :07 44 Pioneer Trail/Wildwood Ave. :08 31 Ski Run Blvd./Pioneer Trail :09 California Lodge (Arrival) :15 California Lodge (Departure) :20 37 Inn at Heavenly (Ski Run Blvd.) :26 44 Pioneer Trail/Aspenwald Rd. :32 20 Pioneer Trail/across from Americana Village :34 19 Pioneer Trail/across from 7-Eleven :35 47 Heavenly Gondola (Hwy 50) :37 1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Arrival) :38

Green Route 12

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Minutes past the hour

1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Departure) :55 32 Forest Suites Resort (Bellamy Ct.) :56 3 Harrah’s East Retail Entrance :00 4 Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa :05 45 Hwy 50/Visitor Center :07 40 Kingsbury Transit Center :07 5 Lakeside Inn and Casino :08 6 Horizon Casino Resort :11 7 Harvey’s Bus Center :14 1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Arrival) :17

Purple Route 14

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:10 :11 :15 :20 :22 :22 :23 :26 :29 :32

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Boulder Lodge (Departure) :03 Stagecoach Lodge :10 41 The Ridge Resorts Boulder Lodge (Arrival) :20

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Times listed are departure times. Buses only stop at designated bus stops. No flag stops or deviations allowed. Times are approximate and not guaranteed. Passengers should allow extra time for delays.

Blue Route 15

Minutes past the hour

1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Departure) :00 32 Forest Suites Resort (Bellamy Ct.) :02 48 Shops at Heavenly Village (Heavenly Village Way) :02 47 Hevavenly Gondola (Hwy 50) :03 7 Harvey’s Bus Center (Stateline Ave.) :05 2 Embassy Suites :08 3 Harrah’s East Retail Entrance :11 4 MontBleu Resort & Casino & Spa :14 6 Horizon Casino Resort :17 45 Hwy 50/Visitor Center :21 40 Kingsbury Transit Center :22 5 Lakeside Inn and Casino :23 38 Mott Canyon Tavern (S.R. 207) :25 Boulder Lodge (Arrival) :33 Boulder Lodge (Departure) :40 Stagecoach Lodge (Arrival) :52 Stagecoach Lodge (Departure) :00 39 Scotty’s Hardware (S.R. 207) :10 1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Arrival) :18

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1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Departure) :00 32 Forest Suites Resort (Bellamy Ct.) :01 48 Shops at Heavenly Village (Heavenly Village Way) :01 10 Stateline Lodge (Manzanita Ave.) :03 9 Big Pines Mtn. House (Manzanita Ave.) :04 8 Tahoe Queen & Tahoe Villa North (Manzanita Ave.) :05 11 7 Seas Motel (Manzanita Ave.) :05 12 Rodeway Inn (Pine Blvd.) :07 13 Best Tahoe West Inn (Pine Blvd.) :08 14 Best Western Station House Inn (Pine Blvd.) :09 15 Royal Valhalla Motor Lodge (Lakeshore Dr.) :10 16 Heavenly Inn (Park Ave.) :12 17 Park Tahoe Inn (Park Ave.) :12 18 Holiday Inn Express (Hwy 50) :14 47 Heavenly Gondola (Hwy 50) :16 1 Stateline Transit Center/Gondola (Arrival) :17

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