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By Peter Fimrite Snow and ski industry dollars have been vanishing at an alarming pace around the country as winter temperatures have risen, but California’s Sierra Nevada has yet to feel the full effect of what researchers said this week is an impending global disaster. The ski and snow sports industries in 38 states have […]
Putting in the time to learn to ski or snowboard while children are young pays off down the road. Besides wonderful memories and family vacations, it exposes them to winter sports and activities that have lifelong potential. Another advantage is that lift tickets are fairly inexpensive for children under 13, and there are many deals […]
As we all eagerly await a big storm or two to blanket the Sierras, why not brush up on some slope speak? Here is a skiing glossary.Mou Alpine skiing: Downhill skiing. Apres ski: Refers to the end of the day, after the slopes are closed when skiers go to restaurants and bars to socialize and […]
Alpine Meadows: Mon 6:42 am packed powder machine groomed 18-46 base 12 of 100 trails 12 percent open, 6 of 13 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat/Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Boreal: Mon 9:15 am packed powder machine groomed 29-41 base 22 of 41 trails, 54 percent open 2 of 8 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat/Sun: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dodge […]
