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Local Ski Resorts will open for winter season despite COVID-19, new health and safety measures in place
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 7:34amThe local ski resorts will be opening this upcoming winter season despite COVID-19, though there are safety measures in place.
NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:25amNV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.
Road conditions for Saturday, Nov. 30 in the Carson City region and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 11:35amThe Roads are clearing up, but due to freezing temperatures across the region, icy roads are definitely something to be aware of. Temperatures are ranging from 0-22 degrees. Below you’ll find a list of closures and chain requirements for the region:
10th Annual Silver State Vertical Drop Ski Competition Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 11:44amThe Silver State Vertical Drop is an annual ski competition and community fundraising event put on by the Silver State Hotshots, a Carson City-based wildfire suppression crew.
Individuals or teams of 3-5 compete to safely ski as much vertical feet as possible in a 4-hour time period—the team with the highest average vertical feet skied wins. There are individual prizes for males and females who finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and a team prize for 1st place. In the past, these prizes have been donated to us from companies such as Moment Skis, Patagonia, and Smith Optics.
Plates for Powder returns: Buy a Tahoe license plate and ski for free
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 1:34pmSki season is nearly here and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Residents who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either Nevada or California can receive free lift tickets to one of eight Tahoe resorts participating in the program.
Author William 'Bill' Hill Visits Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:19amOn Wednesday, April 19, the excitement of storytelling will be evident when local author William ‘Bill' Hill shares his craft and stories with members of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club.
William Hill is a naturalized northern Nevadan, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana and a product of many places and stories. Bill has lived in numerous locales, including Prairie Village, KS, Bristol, TN, Dallas and Denton, TX, and in south and north Lake Tahoe, NV. Currently he creates from the foothills of the eastern Sierra.
Firefighting Hotshot crew to host 9th annual Silver State Vertical Drop Ski Competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 12:51pmThe Silver State Vertical Drop is an annual ski competition and community fundraising event put on by the Silver State Hotshots, a Carson City-based wildfire suppression crew. Justin Cutler, the current captain of the Silver State Hotshots, began the event in 2008 and it has taken place each year, this year being the 9th consecutive.
Lake Tahoe movie tour kicks off in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 10:41amLocal Freshies, in association with 4Frnt Skis, will host a two-stop movie premiere of “Here and Now,” along with “Tahoe: The Daily Routine,” in partnership with Basecamp Hotel & Diamond Peak.
Carson City Hosts the 14th Annual Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 100 Mile, 50 Mile & 55K
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:07amThe Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club presents the 14th Annual Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs. Carson City plays host as the event headquarters. Runners packets are being distributed today, Friday, in the legislative mall.
This three day event with over 550 participants and at least as many volunteers, began in 2001 as a 50 Mile and 50 Kilometer Endurance Run. The 100 Mile event was added in 2006 and is an internationally recognized Ultra Event.
Friday, March 25: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 10:30pmIt's finally Friday and if you’re looking for a good time, there is something for you on this list. Let’s kick this weekend off with some great live music. The Steppen Stonz will be rockin’ the house at Max Casino. Catch Josh Budro and his Country Friends at the Westside Pour House. Cherie and John Shipley are always a fun time at Living the Good Life.
FRIDAY:
- Western Nevada College Spring Break
Nevada offers visitors new memories to launch 2016
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 11:14amNevada’s New Year’s resolution is to ensure that travelers go home with more stories than souvenirs. With the lineup of events scheduled in early 2016, that is sure to ring true. As always, Nevada will offer fun, unique events for visitors of all interests and ages that will guarantee unforgettable experiences. Kick off the New Year at one of these Nevada-only events:
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you may not know about Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 11:36pmI've been busy as a bee, roaming all over the Internet, gathering information about all kinds of things that you may not know about Nevada. Here is a sample of what I found:
Storm brings much-needed snow to Lake Tahoe ski resorts, more on the way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 4:17pmLake Tahoe area ski resorts report anywhere from 8 to 24 inches of new snow from the first wave of storms to hit the Sierra Friday and Saturday. Another storm is expected to arrive late Sunday.
Sierra-at-Tahoe reports 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours. Heavenly received anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight allowing them to open two new runs, High Five and Double Down.
Buy a Lake Tahoe license plate and ski for free with two lift tickets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/10/2015 - 11:18amIf you love Tahoe and you love to ski or ride, now is the time to take advantage of the “Plates for Powder” program.
Nevada and California agencies to participate in hazardous materials drill at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 11:03pmThere will be a regional hazardous materials (hazmat) exercise Thursday at Diamond Peak Ski Resort on the north shore of Lake Tahoe.
The exercise begins 9 a.m. will run throughout the day. The drill is organized by the 92nd Civil Support Team from Las Vegas. Other entities participating will be the 9th Civil Support Team from Los Angeles, Placer County HAZMAT Team, Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad, Washoe County Consolidated Bomb Squad, and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
North Lake Tahoe launches free ski shuttle
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 4:31amGetting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.
The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.
The peaceful adrenaline of Paragliding over Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 10:47amIs it possible to be thrilled and relaxed at the same time?
I learned the answer to this question hanging beneath the canopy of a paraglider as it soared several hundred feet over the forested ridge that runs along the border between California and Nevada on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The excitement of flying through the air under an oversized parachute was matched only by the peaceful beauty of the blue lake below. It's a vantage point that might have left the great Mark Twain speechless.
Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 5:43pmDiamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.
Leap Day turns to Wind Day
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:42amIt only comes once every four years, Leap Day. And today we get high winds and snow. Joe Childs from CarsonWeather.com said he recorded an 83 mph gust at 9:45 this morning.
With the coming snowstorm in this season of drought, I'm sure there are some of you out there (like me) who were looking forward to hitting the slopes today. By chance, there are $29 Leap Day specials at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak. However, the wind has closed the upper mountain areas. The Leap Day curse.
Freestyle skiing pioneer Wayne Wong to host camp at Diamond Peak on Jan. 7-8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:44pmDiamond Peak Ski Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is the home mountain for a January 7-8, 2012, ski camp hosted by legendary skier Wayne Wong.
The camp begins with an evening “meet and greet” at Village Ski Loft in Incline Village on January 6 and then continues with two full days of on snow instruction at Diamond Peak.
Diamond Peak at Lake Tahoe hosts annual Poker Run on March 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 11:27amHere's a chance to draw cards, win prizes and ski or ride while at Lake Tahoe's Diamond Peak this Saturday.
The Hyatt Regency is the sponsor of the fourth annual Poker Run at Diamond Peak Ski Resort set for Saturday, March 12. Skiers and boarders are urged to join in at Diamond Peak a day of fun on the mountain and and many a chance to win some great prizes.
'Last Tracks' begins at Diamond Peak, prepare to have lots of fun
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:19pmHere's one of the more fun invites for the snowsport season from Diamond Peak in Incline Village. I've done this a couple of times and it is a great outing, with wine and snacks and one of the best views of Lake Tahoe around that lake. And the ski or ride down at the end of it all is exhilerating. I'll be there one of these weekends. See you at the Snowflake lodge!
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Diamond Peak's 2nd Annual Ullr Fest this weekend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 1:58amDiamond Peak Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe's Incline Village will host its second annual Ullr Fest beginning Friday and lasting through the entire weekend.
The Vikings Are Coming to Diamond Peak's 2nd Annual Ullr Fest January 21-23, 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 5:06pmWith all the recent snow, it seems that Diamond Peak Ski Team's community-based homage to the Norse ski-god Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) is paying off. We've seen nothing but snow since the first annual Ullr Fest took place last winter. Ullr must be happy!
Several Tahoe ski resorts to open this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:47pmA handful of Lake Tahoe ski resorts prepare to open for the season this weekend thanks to an early snowfall, snowmaking guns and a fairly large storm set to punch the Sierra.
Around a foot or more of natural snow across the Sierra earlier this month certainly helped get things moving. With this weekend's anticipated storm, which may bring anywhere from 2-4 feet of snow to the Sierra, resorts should get a nice healthy boost just in time for the holiday season.
Here's what we know:
Tahoe ski deal: Diamond Peak season pass sale ending soon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 3:58pmLAKE TAHOE — There are a couple weeks left to get Diamond Peak 2010/11 season passes at the Early Bird Rate.
Save 20 percent off the regular rate by taking advantage of this special deal plus get exclusive Diamond Peak season passholder discounts on third party vendors. Buy a season pass for as low as $295 (mid-week Adult resident rate) until the end of September.
Season passes deal at Diamond Peak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 1:22pmDiamond Peak
Diamond Peak joins the trend with free ski clincs for seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 6:02pmJumping contest for little ones at Diamond Peak March 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 5:49pmSnowboarder Lost but Found
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 11:21pmKelsey Pedrini was snowboarding with her friends in Solitude Canyon when they got split up. Her two friends reported Kelsey missing around 2:15 p.m. Monday.