One hundred and sixty-plus years ago this week, most of the surviving members of the Donner Party were safe at either Johnson's Ranch or Sutter's Fort.
Palisades Tahoe USA has launched their 2010-2011 Season Pass Program, and to the delight of many, has maintained the aggressive discounting that was introduced for this 50/60 Anniversary season.
Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort, both owned by JMA Ventures offer a plethora of season pass options for 2010/11, including a "midweek plus Sunday" pass which is now available for only $339.
Daylight savings time, warm days and a high elevation pool party officially set the stage for spring in Tahoe starting March 20th, as Palisades Tahoe USA's High Camp Pool and Spa open for the season.
Crystal Bay Casino's Rail Jam Thursdays have become a major attraction. This week, the free Red Room shows continue with bluegrass from The Infamous Stringdusters.
In the third week of March each year, the Vernal Equinox occurs, when the sun is over the equator at high noon and for a brief time is shining "equally" in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Olympian Daron Rahlves made a repeat performance as the fastest male skier down the mountain at this weekend's 2010 Silver Belt Banzai, while sister Shannon again took first place in the women's ski division.
One hundred and sixty-plus years ago this week, in 1847, the alive members of the Donner Party who had not yet reached the safety of Sutter's Fort were scattered about the mountains in three separate locations.
25 active-duty U.S. soldiers and marines will hit the slopes for a week of skiing and celebration March 17-20 as part of the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp at Disabled Sports USA Far West, in Alpine Meadows.
Alpine Meadows welcomes Olympian Errol Kerr home, and presents the Red Bull Schlittentag Championships on Saturday, March 13.
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