Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Ski Channel

I have not been doing much skiing due to all of the people coming in looking at real estate over the President's Week holiday (which is a good thing), but I have discovered this interesting Ski Channel to keep me up to date on things...

Check it out...

GO USA OLYMPIC TEAMS!!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Some ideas for Presidents Week

Below are some ideas for family fun over the President's Week holiday. We have plenty of snow with a little more on the way Friday! Then it looks like a couple good bluebird days on the slopes and maybe some more snow if we are lucky. All the ingredients for a great ski vacation.


Feb. 14, 2004 (Sat)
Lover's Cup Race at Homewood
Public race, Lover's Cup dual slalom on the Happy Platter, Homewood Mountain Resort, www.skihomewood.com

Feb. 14, 2004 (Sat)
Valentine's Day Race
A fun, free couples race for intermediate+ skiers and boarders. Northstar-at-Tahoe, 530-562-1010

Feb. 14, 2004 (Sat)
Valentine's Dinner at Snowflake Lodge
Enjoy a romantic sunset dinner at the Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Champagne and incredible sunset included. www.diamondpeak.com

Feb. 14, 2004 (Sat)
Snowbomb.com Skier/Boarder Cross
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, www.skialpine.com

Feb. 14, 2004 (Sat)
Where's the Love Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt
You have the chance to find the love on the mountain and be rewarded with discounts on food and lift tickets. Squaw Valley USA, www.squaw.com

Feb. 14 - 15, 2004 (Sat - Sun)
Ski with the Presidents
Skiing Presidents? Keep your eyes open for them at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, 530-426-9000

Feb. 14 - 16, 2004 (Sat - Mon)
Paul Mitchell American Freeski Tour
The hottest freeskiers in the world compete at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, 530-426-9000

Feb. 17 - 18, 2004 (Tue - Wed)
President's Week at Tahoe Donner
Daily give aways including one Original Sin Snowboard and one pair of Dynastar skis. Must be present to win. Tahoe Donner Ski Hill, www.tdxc.com

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
Mt. Rose Ridin' the Rails Freestyle Competition
Free entry into a freestyle board competiton held through the winter. Contestants will be grouped by age. Meet at the main lodge, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, www.skirose.com

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
USASA Slalom Race
Boreal Ski Resort, Donner Summit, www.borealski.com

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
Sustainable Slopes Outreach Day at Northstar
National Ski Areas Association environmental awareness day, Northstar-at-Tahoe, 530-562-1010

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
Sustainable Slopes Day at Sugar Bowl
NSAS and Sugar Bowl host special activities and events to raise environmental awareness and promote environmental stewardship to guests, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, 530-426-9000

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
Slide-X at Mt. Rose
Snowboard boardercross event in the East Bowl, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, www.skirose.com

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
9th Annual Children's Glowstick Parade
Tahoe Donner Ski Hill hosts the kid's version of the Torchlight Parade. Kids 10 years and younger must ski or ride unassisted in the dark on the Snowbird run. DJ and snacks prior to the parade. www.skitahoedonner.com

Feb. 21, 2004 (Sat)
Snowbomb.com Big Air Event
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, www.skialpine.com

Feb. 22, 2004 (Sun)
Mardi Gras Celebration
Cajun food special, beads, live music, Northstar-at-Tahoe, 530-562-1010