February 6, 2008

view newsletter in html | subscribe | Feb. 6, 2008 Come out and enjoy perfect weather and 48STRAIGHT Well, there's nothing to report. Nothing except we have soooo much snow from the last weekend's storms, it's insane! But add to that the great weather we're getting this week, and a few awesome local events and it's the perfect winter trifecta ... or as we like to call it, Lake Tahoe! The first week of February was very good to us here in Lake Tahoe, with many resorts reporting 100 inches and more of new snow. We're in the clear for this week, so it's time to head out and get your share of powder. And don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this weekend! Friday, Feb. 8 through Feb. 11, Squaw's hosting the biggest winter event yet -- 48STRAIGHT, a celebration of mountain culture, including ski and snowboard-cross racing and halfpipe competitions, more than a dozen live concerts, street parties, fashion shows, film festivals and environmental expos. Oh yeah, and tahoe.com will be there too. With all this fresh powder settling in, there'll be even more reason to party. Be safe and have fun out there! -- From the Powderhound Avalanche safety: avoid the chilling killer by Wendy Lautner, tahoe.com Avalanches, naturally occurring and human-triggered, can turn a beautiful day into a nightmare. In the United States, avalanches kill approximately 25 people annually. Often, those buried are winter recreationalists traveling in the backcountry. This week we went to Geoff Clarke, a South Lake Tahoe native and avid backcountry skier and instructor, for tips on avalanche safety. Geoff's been teaching avalanche courses for seven years for ASI (Alpine Skills International), Lake Tahoe Community College and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. He's a certified AMGA ski guide with 25 years of experience in backcountry skiing, including three years spent in the Alps as a guide and teacher. Here's what he had to say: 1. Before you begin, assess the danger. The weather is constantly changing and prior conditions in the backcountry will likely have a substantial impact on the amount of inherent danger at any given time. To accurately assess the danger, Geoff recommends checking local avalanche reports before you travel in the backcountry. Click here to read the rest of the story This week's Powderhound winner is ... Sharlea gets a big thank you for submitting a photo of Merckx, who loves to blaze a path through the snow. Sharlea wins this week's Powderhound T-shirt and is now entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco gift certificate! Congratulations! Your furry best friend could win a Petco gift certificate! Send us a photo of your snow dog, and look for it the following week at our Powderhound Gallery. Each week, our staff will pick one lucky participant to win a Powderhound Report T-shirt. That winner will have their dog featured in that week's issue of the Powderhound Report, and will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco certificate. Submit your photo here, (don't forget to include your name in the caption!) and we'll notify you if you're a winner! We can't wait to see your Powderhound! Good luck! Podcast of the week Paul Thornton talks about the Jeep King of The Mountain Tour Billed as the "Loudest Show on Snow," 48STRAIGHT is a jam-packed weekend of on-snow and off-snow activities designed to celebrate the mountain culture, including ski and snowboard cross racing and halfpipe competitions, over a dozen live concerts, street parties, fashion shows, film festivals and environmental expos. Tahoe.com had a chance to talk to Paul Thornton, promoter of this event that is coming to Squaw Valley USA Feb. 8-11. Click here to listen! Join us for tahoe.com days at local ski resorts! Hang out with tahoe.com and some of the best local ski resorts this season, as we set up shop for the day and give out all sorts of free schwag, a chance to win lift tickets and more! Show your best tricks to our videographer and photographer, and you might be a star on tahoe.com! We have lots of tahoe.com days planned for the season; check back for more dates, or e-mail us here to find out more. See you on the slopes! Come meet us at: • Squaw Valley USA on Feb. 8 and 9 from our sponsors Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Special Powderhound rate at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort: $189/night valid March 2-13, 2008 (excluding Friday and Saturday nights). Walk to Heavenly Gondola, shopping, dining, ice-skating, casinos and more. Call (877) 497-8483 and mention this ad to receive this rate. www.embassytahoe.com Sugar Bowl If you have not purchased your season pass yet, then check out our Midweek Plus Pass for $279. After Day 5 it is skiing or riding for free! Bring a friend and save $10 on their lift ticket! Visit sugarbowl.com for more info! 48STRAIGHT at Squaw Valley 48STRAIGHT, the largest wintertime sports and entertainment event in the U.S., hits Squaw Valley on Feb. 8-11. The "loudest show on snow" will feature ski and snowboard cross racing, halfpipe competition, live music, fashion, film and environmental expos. Think best weekend ever. Visit www.48straight.com for schedule and ticket info. Book your Lake Tahoe vacation Ready to plan your vacation to the most beautiful spot on earth? Click here to book your flight, hotel, ski package and more! helpful links • tahoe.com Snow Sports page • Lake Tahoe weather • Lake Tahoe snow conditions • Lake Tahoe road conditions • Book a room at Lake Tahoe • Lake Tahoe vacation rentals • Lake Tahoe dining guide Ski Resort Review Guide Where to ski? What a blissful dilemma to be faced with! In the Lake Tahoe area, there are more than a dozen resorts vying for your skiing and snowboard pleasure. Heck, half of them want you to come snowshoeing and cross country skiing, not to mention sledding, ice skating ... well, you get the picture. You can find all of our preview/reviews at tahoe.com/SKIRESORTS. free tahoe.com e-mail | need help? FAQ | privacy policy | advertise | contact us | archives | site map travel info | entertainment | recreation | marketplace | community | special events | tahoe.com | reno.com