From: Curtis Fong - "The Guy From
Tahoe" – Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - UPDATED
as of 7:00am
Good
Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders. If you're visiting, Welcome to Lake
Tahoe. HereÕs your Mountain Resort Report for your Tuesday, March 9th. ThereÕs
more Fresh Snow! Expect Mostly
Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Temps much cooler into the mid 20Õs on
the Slopes with Light Winds. Dress warm, in layers with your
Windproof-Waterproof Jacket. Take a hat, beanie or wear a helmet for safety.
Also, wear good Goggles. Surface conditions are Machine Groomed and Skier /
Rider Packed Powder. Ski and Ride with Care and always with a buddy if go
off-piste. Keep an eye out for marked and unmarked obstacles and ÒStay In
Bounds and on opened runs onlyÓ.
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Heavenly Mountain Resort - South Lake Tahoe
– Reports 4Ó
of new on a base of 57-87Ó. 28 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) Access to the
mountain will be from The Gondola, The CA Base Lodge and both Stagecoach and
Boulder Lodges on the NV side.
14 Lifts are scheduled on the CA Side & 14 Lifts on the Nevada
Side. 94 trails are open
(70+MG), Plus 3 Terrain Parks on the CA side. Adventure Peak activities at
the top of the Gondola are scheduled to open (11-4:30) with the Snow Tubing,
Sledding, Snowshoeing & Snow Bikes for Rent. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 15F
/ MCldy / Lt Winds). Heavenly Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open from 10
till 8pm and Heavenly has Complimentary Shuttle Buses are running thru-out
the South Shore to all base facilities. 1-800-HEAVENLY. www.skiheavenly.com |
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Sierra-At-Tahoe - on U.S. Hwy 50
(R2) – Reports 6Ó of new on base of 53-121Ó. 8 Lifts are scheduled to
operate (9-4) including Grandview Express to the top, West Bowl & the backside
open. 48 Trails are open (37MG) + Jacks Bowl and Avalanche Bowl Open. Gate 1 accessing Huckleberry Canyon
Open – Check with Patrol at the top. 4 T-Parks & Boarder X open. (Super Pipe Closed). (MG
& SKRPP / 15F / Lt Snow & Lt-Mod Winds). They also have The Tubing
Hill & Snowshoe Trails. Complimentary
Shuttle Buses are running from the South Shore. (530) 659-7475. www.sierraattahoe.com |
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Camp Richardson Mountain Sport Center - on Emerald Bay
Road - Hwy 89 (R2) - Is open from 9-4. They have a base of 10-12Ó with fresh
snow on top. 10-12km of XC trails are open & 2-3km of Snow Shoe trails.
Plus Skier packed Trails along the beach. (530) 542-6584.
www.camprichardson.com |
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Hope Valley XC Outdoor Center - 14655 Hwy 89/88
(R2) – at PickettÕs Junction.
The Yurt is open (10-5) They have 4-6Ó of new on a base of 30-70Ó.
They and have 60 miles of Marked and Skier Packed Trails with 25 miles
groomed out. No Fees to XC or Snowshoe up in Hope Valley and No Snow Park
fees. They do except donations. Rental & Lessons available. (530)
694-2266. www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com |
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort - On Hwy 88
(R2)– Reports 8-10Ó of new on base from 122-170Ó. All 12 Lifts are
scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chairs #6 & #10 to the top of the Front
Side + 5 Lifts to the Back Side including the Vista & Covered Wagon
tows. Plus all Timber Creek
Lifts to turn. 72 Trails are
accessible (40MG) + 8 Bowls, 3 T-Parks, Skier/Boarder X and the Half Pipe
open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 16F / Lt Snow & Lt Winds). Kirkwood XC
Center: is open with 70km
of groomed trails with Skating lanes. (877) KIRKWOOD. www.kirkwood.com |
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Spooner Lake Cross Country - Highway 28 (R1)
- at Spooner Lake State Park – is open (9-5) with a base of 36-84Ó.
They have 65Km of Groomed Trails up North Canyon to Marlette Lake and around
to the Dam. Separate Snowshoe Trails also open around Spooner Lake and above
Spooner Meadow. (775) 749-5349. www.spoonerlake.com |
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Diamond Peak - Hwy 28 - in
Incline Village – is reporting a base of 61-102Ó. 4 Lifts are scheduled
to operate (9-4) including Lakeview and the Crystal Express Quad to the top.
31 trails are open (19MG) + T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 18F / Cldy / Calm
Winds). Learn to Ski or Ride week thru March 12, with First Time Beginners
ages 7 and up with equipment rental, 1:45 lesson & beginner lift ticket
for only $29. Complimentary Shuttle buses running thru-out Incline Village
(775) 831-3211. www.diamondpeak.com |
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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Mt. Rose Hwy
431 - Reports a base of 55-88Ó.
5 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) Including NW Magnum 6 to the
top of the Rose Side and the Blazing Zephyr & Chuter Chair (opening at
8:30) on the Slide Side. 60 Trails + 3 T-Parks open. All the Chutes Gates scheduled to
open. (MG & SKRPP / 9F / PCldy & Lt-Mod Winds). 2 fer Tuesday. 2 Can
ski or ride for the price of one lift ticket. (775) 849-0704 #1. www.skirose.com |
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Northstar-at-Tahoe - On Hwy 267
(R1) – Reports 1-2Ó of new
on a base of 41-101Ó. 15 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4) They are
open top to bottom - Front to Back including Lookout Mountain. 90 trails are
open (66 MG) + 7 T-Parks open. (Super Pipe Closed for Rebuild today). (MG
& SKRPP / 16F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Northstar
XC/Telemark & Snow Shoe Center – is open
(9-3) with 40km of groomed XC & Snowshoe trails. Snow Tubing Center is
open (12-4) & Village Ice Rink open (1-8). (530) 562-1330. www.northstarattahoe.com |
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Tahoe Donner Ski Area - 11603 Slalom Way,
Truckee – is open reporting 1Ó of new on a base of 65-85Ó. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate
(9-4) 12 Trails open + T-Park open. (MGPP / 15F / PCldy / Lt Winds). (530)
587-9444 #2 (Downhill). Tahoe Donner XC – Also open
(8:30-5) with 50 Trails = 102 Km of XC & Snowshoe Trails. (530)
587-9484. www.skitahoedonner.com |
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Boreal Mountain Resort – Off I-80
(R2) at Boreal/Castle Peak Exit – Reports 2-3Ó of new on base 90-160Ó.
5 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) Including the Accelerator Express Quad
to the top of the Front Side. 41
Trails are open + 3 Terrain Parks, Super Pipe & the Boarder X Open. Their
Playland Tubing Park open (11-3).
2 Lifts will continue to operate till 9pm for night skiing &
riding. (MG & SKRPP / 15F / Cldy
/ Lt Winds). (530) 426-3666 #1. www.rideboreal.com |
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Soda Springs Winter Resort - Off I-80 (R2)
– Reports 2-3Ó of new on base up to 100Ó. The 2 Lifts for skiing & Riding are Closed Tuesdy
& Wednesdays. They do have 3 Moving Carpets scheduled to open (10-4) for
Tube Town, Kids Tube Carousel & Planet Kids. (MGPP / 16F / Cldy & Lt
Winds). Mini Snowmobiles are open. (530) 426-3901. www.skisodasprings.com |
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Royal Gorge Cross
Country Ski Resort – Off
I-80 (R2) in Soda Springs – Is open in the mornings (9-1:30) on
Tuesdays. They report 1-2Ó of new on a base of 90-95Ó. 20 Trails = 54 km of
groomed XC trails & Snowshoe trails open. (16F / Cldy & Lt Winds). (530) 426-3871. www.royalgorge.com. |
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Donner Ski Ranch - On Donner Pass
Road (R2) – Is open with 2-4Ó of new on a base of 90-148Ó. 5 Lifts are
scheduled to operate (9-4) on the Front Side & Back Side with 53 Trails
open. Snow Tubing scheduled to open in the afternoon. (MG & SKRPP / 16F /
Cldy / Lt Winds). (530)
426-3635. www.donnerskiranch.com |
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Sugar Bowl Ski
Resort - Off
I-80 (R2) on Donner Pass Rd -
Reports 2-4Ó of new on a base of 96-156Ó. 10 Lifts are scheduled to operate
(9-4) including Mt Lincoln Express & Summit Chair open. 95 Trails are open (52MG) + 4 T-Parks
including Switching Yard open. (MG &SKRPP / 20F / MCldy & Lt Winds). (530) 426-1111. www.sugarbowl.com |
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Homewood Mountain Resort - On Hwy 89 (R2)
– Reports 4-8Ó of new on a base of 73-96Ó. 5 Lifts are scheduled to
operate (9-4) Including the Madden Chair & The Old Homewood Express. 60 Trails are open (34MG) + 2 Terrain
Parks and Quail Face Bowl open. Both their North and South Lodges are open.
(PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 12F / Lt Snow / Lt Winds). (530) 525-2900. Skihomewood.com |
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Granlibakken Ski Hill – Hwy 89
(R2) - Tahoe City – is open (9-4) Friday thru Sundays – Ski Hill
Closed today. They do have XC & Snow Shoe Trails and the Snow Play Area
open daily. (530) 581-7533. |
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Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 3 miles E. of
Tahoe City on Hwy 28 (R1) – is open (8:30-5) with 2-3Ó of new on a base
of 34-60Ó. They are grooming out 19 Trails to open offering 65km of groomed
set track for XC with adjacent Snow shoe trails. Plus 2 Dog Friendly trails are open (8:30-5). (530)
583-5475. www.tahoexc.org |
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Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - Hwy 89
(R1)– Is reporting 2-4Ó of new on a base of 95-155Ó. 7 Lifts are
scheduled to operate (9-4) with Roundhouse and Summit Six to the top of the front
side + Scott Chair & Sherwood Express scheduled to the Back Side. 100
Trails open + 2 Bowls and 3 T-Parks are open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 18F /
Cldy / Lt Winds). (530) 581-8374. www.skialpine.com |
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Squaw Valley USA - Hwy 89
(R1)– Reports 2-6Ó of new on a base of 110-164Ó. 22 Lifts are scheduled
to operate (9-4). 9 Lifts from the Bottom with the Cable Car & Funitel
and Red Dog & KT22 scheduled. Plus, 13 Lifts scheduled to operate on the
Upper Mountain, including Shirley Lake, Granite Chief & Silverado on the
schedule. 170 trails to open + The Belmont & Monster T-Parks open and the
Riviera Super Pipe. The Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp is scheduled open
for Ice Skating (11-7). Snow Tubing offered at Papoose (10-4). You can Ski /
Ride, Ice Skate & Dine till 7pm from High Camp. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ 17F / Lt Snow / Lt Winds). (530)
583-6955 #1. www.squaw.com. The Resort at Squaw Creek has 18Km of groomed XC &
Snow Shoe Trails open daily (9-5), as well as their Ice Rink open. |
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Mammoth Mountain -
off Hwy 395- is reporting 5Ó of new on a base of 120-168Ó. 24 Lifts are
scheduled to operate (8:30-4) out of all 3 Lodge Bases including the Village
Gondola. 150 Trails (101MG) & 6 T-Parks and Wonderland Pipe, Super Pipe
& The Super Duper Pipe open (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 8F / Clear / Lt-Mod
Winds). Nordic Center has 19 miles of Groomed trails open. (888) 766-9778.
www.mammothmountain.com.
June Mountain
– is open with 4Ó of new on a base of 72-120Ó. 6 Lifts will operate
(9-4) with 37 Trails & 3 T-Parks & Super Pipe open. (PWDR, MG &
SKRPP/ 10F / MClear & Lt Winds).
(760) 934-2224.
www.junemountain.com |
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Yosemite/Badger Pass - is open with 1Ó of
new on a base of 96-120Ó. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) with 9 runs
open. (MGPP / 19F / MCldy & Lt Winds). Snow Tubing offered. For XC Skiing, thereÕs 145 KM of
Skier Packed trails and 32 KM of Groomed track. (209) 372-8430. www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass.aspx |
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Dodge Ridge - Pinecrest, CA on
Hwy 108 (R2) – Reports 2-3Ó of new on a base of 87Ó. 8 Lifts are
scheduled to operate (9-4) with 61 Trails Open (36 MG) + 4 T-Parks,
Skier/Boarder X & Granite Bowl Open. (PWDR, MG &SKRPP/ 16F / MClear /
Lt Winds). (209) 536-5300. www.dodgeridge.com |
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Bear Valley Mountain Resort - Hwy 4 (R2)
– Reports 3Ó of new on a base of 110Ó. 6 Lifts are scheduled to operate
(9-4)-WWP with the Front & Back-Sides & Grizz Open. 67 Trails open +
2 T-Parks. (PWDR, MG &SKRPP / 27F / MCldy & Lt Winds). (209)
753-2301 #2. Bear Valley XC – Open with
a base of 66-72Ó. 37 Trails =
65Km of groomed track open + 4km of separate Snow Shoe trails. Sledding open
daily & Tubing Hill open weekends. (209) 753-2834. www.bearvalley.com |
The
North Lake Tahoe & Truckee Snowfest contines daily thru March 14th. For the complete schedule of events,
visit TahoeSnowFestival.com
So there
you have it. For updates on all Resorts visit BikeandSkiTahoe.Com. Stay tuned to KTHO for the latest in Weather
and Road Conditions or Dial 511. Be Safe and have a great day on the
mountain. ItÕs Curtis Fong, TGFT
and thatÕs todayÕs Mtn Resort Report on KTHO AM590 & 96.1FM.
www.bikeandskitahoe.com
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Special Events and
Promotions:
The 29th
Annual North Lake Tahoe & Truckee Snowfest is going on daily
with events and activities on and off the slopes, thru March 14th. For the complete schedule of events,
visit TahoeSnowFestival.com
Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center open. Guided tours to the top of
Tahoe. For more info on tour times and services, visit zephyrcove.com.
Borges Sleigh Rides are open 11-4pm, on the Corner of Lake Parkway and Hwy
50 – Across from Montbleu Parking lot.
Heavenly Village Ice Rink is open 10-8pm in the Heavenly Village.
Explore Tahoe Visitor Center open 9-5pm in the Heavenly Village.
For Information and Lodging on the
South Shore please visit:
TahoeSouth.Com
You can
listen to my Mountain Resort Report daily on KTHO
AM590 and at 96.1 FM in South Lake Tahoe. Or, listen anywhere around
the world from their Website at kthoradio.com. The air times are 7:35am / 8:35am &
11:35am. You can also check this
website every morning at bikeandskitahoe.com. I also updated with an audio report so click
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boom-box if you want to listen to the report. The Report is also featured on LakeTahoeNews.info
every morning.
On
another note, this year I am working the RSN
and producing a weekly feature titled, ÒWhatÕs Up
TahoeÓ. I have Resort News & Interviews,
action Video and a weekly calendar of fun events on and off the slopes. It airs 6 times daily in various
programs. Tune in to RSN in South
Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City & Carson Valley.
You
can also watch Nevada Trails where I am a
monthly guest supplying information about skiing and bicycling in Nevada. This is a :30 minute program, produced
by Michael Smith and Access Carson City Television and is Broadcast weekly in
the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and at Lake Tahoe on Public Access Cable
Stations. Please visit:
for my archived programs:
Episode 331 – Skiing at Tahoe / Episode 335 –
Heavenly Skiing / Episode 336 – Skiing
Nevada
Episode 324 – Bike the West / Episode 238 – Bike the West
See you
on the SlopesÉ
Curtis
Fong
ÒThe
Guy From TahoeÓ