Skiing

8 People Killed On Tour Bus In Southern California

A runaway bus careened down a mountain road without brakes and the driver called out to passengers to phone 911 before a violent crash with two other vehicles that killed eight people and injured dozens of others, a surviving passenger said Monday.

2013/02/04

Heavy Snowfall Snarls Holiday Traffic In The Sierra

Travelers had to endure hours in slow-moving traffic to get home after the holiday, or to get up the mountain to go skiing.

2012/12/25

Two People Suffer Minor Injuries In Squaw Valley Avalanche

Squaw Valley USA says two skiers were treated for non-life threatening injuries when they were caught in an avalanche.

2012/12/24

Best Holiday Escapes Near Sacramento

Sacramento is a wonderful city, but sometimes getting out of town for the holidays is even better. With a bit of planning, a short two- to three-hour drive can put the holidays in a different light, with memories to last a lifetime.

2012/12/08

Sierra Gets More Than 3 Feet Of Fresh Snow

Skiers and snowboarders in the Sierra woke up on Saturday to fresh snow after the region experienced a powerful storm.

2012/03/17

Best Dates For The Adventurous Couple In Sacramento

Couples who want more than a quiet night at the movies have ample options in the Sacramento area. Venture out for a heart-pumping good time at these fun local venues.

2012/02/11

Guide to Tahoe Skiing and Snowboarding

Whether you’re a novice skier or seasoned veteran, a weekend warrior or a midweek snow bunny, when you’re looking for places to ski and snowboard in Sacramento, the nearby Tahoe area beckons from just up Interstate 80.

2011/12/24

Squaw Valley And Alpine Meadows Are Joining Forces

Squaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows in a deal to be announced Tuesday.

2011/09/27

Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes on Boreal for a rare late July ride. (Credit: Alan Blaich)

Gov. Brown Blocks Youth Helmet Law For Snow Sports

Gov. Jerry Brown says California parents know best whether their children should wear helmets when they ski or ride snowboards. He has vetoed a bill that would have required helmets on the slopes for anyone under 18 years old.

2011/09/07

US Resorts See Record Skier Visits

The National Ski Areas Association says a ski season that stretched into July helped U.S. resorts set a record this year for skier visits.

2011/07/20

West shore of Lake Tahoe. (credit: Elani Malone)

Recent Storms Add To Record Snowpack

Chris Rivest’s father sent him from San Francisco to the family vacation cabin near the Sierra Nevada crest with a seemingly simple chore — clear it and the driveway of snow.

2011/03/30

Storm To Bring 2 Feet Of Snow To Sierra

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Sierra storm packing powerful winds is expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow to Lake Tahoe over the next two days. The National Weather Service has issued a […]

2011/02/14

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