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Archive for the ‘Village at Squaw’ Category
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
 North Lake Tahoe’s annual SnowFest, a 10-day winter carnival and one of the region’s most popular family celebrations, commemorates its 29th anniversary with a bevy of new events March 5-14.
Squaw Valley’s Cornice Cantina kicks it off after the Opening Night Ceremonies with the inaugural 80’s Retro Dance Party, Friday, March 5, 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in the neon trends of yesteryear with prizes for the best outfits.
In Tahoe City, the completely renovated Fat Cat Café offers up the Frosty Kitty Snow Party Saturday, March 6 with “wet your whiskers” appetizers and entrees and live music starting at 4 p.m. and running until the wee hours of 2 a.m. Lakeside Pizza, also based in Tahoe City, has the grooving Snow Down Party with San Francisco’s Space Cowboys Saturday, March 6 at 9 p.m.
Are you smarter than a bottle cap? Prove it at the inaugural Tournament of Champions at The Slot in the Village at Squaw Valley Monday, March 8, 5 p.m., when participants are asked to solve the “Mickey’s” puzzle caps in a timed format.
Kings Beach hosts the first-ever Snowman Building Contest Friday, March 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the North Tahoe Events Center. This event is open to all ages, and participants can compete solo or in teams.
Sure to be a favorite is the new North Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s Prohibition Pub Crawl Friday, March 12 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festivities begin at one of Lake Tahoe’s best burger joints, the Bridgetender Bar & Grill in Tahoe City, where guests pick up their speakeasy passwords and visit participating gin mills and speakeasies for old-time drink specials – all while learning about the Tahoe Basin’s lawless past and enjoying Tahoe City’s favorite watering holes.
Up on Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort hosts the Silver Belt Banzai Saturday, March 13, when ski-cross action meets downhill speed, with the first three down advancing to the next round. Participants get star struck as ski Olympians Daron Rahlves and Errol Kerr also plan to put the pedal to the mettle in this swift race.
Some of the best homemade tamales you’ll ever eat are being served up at the Food for Thought Tamale Dinner Saturday, March 13, 6-10 p.m., at the North Tahoe Boys and Girls Club in Kings Beach. The event will also highlight traditional Mexican fare with local youths’ photography, film and writing showcased as part of the dinner.
Located along North Lake Tahoe’s historical Crystal Bay casino corridor, the Cal-Neva Resort puts on the Snow Ball Saturday, March 13, a fun-filled dancing evening, with tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, in a winter wonderland setting.
For more information about SnowFest and a complete list of events, visit the organization’s official website.
Posted in Events, Family, Restaurants, Ski resorts, SnowFest, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, Village at Squaw, ski | No Comments »
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
The snow just keeps on coming. North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting a foot of new snow at their higher elevations in the last 24 hours in addition to the eight feet that fell last week throughout the region.
All North Lake Tahoe downhill and cross-country ski resorts (15 total) are open and include Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Granlibakken Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Royal Gorge Cross Country, Ski Homewood, Soda Springs, Spooner Lake Cross Country, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe Donner.
For ski resort conditions and holiday special events, click to the North Lake Tahoe Visitors Bureaus’ website. While you’re there, hit Cool Deals, which is updated daily, for savings on North Lake Tahoe lodging, skiing, activities and special events.
Posted in Alpine Meadows, Apres Ski, Cool Deals, Deal, Deals, Diamond Peak, Homewood, Northstar, Resort at Squaw Creek, Ski resorts, Snow Pack, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, The Village at Northstar, Village at Squaw, lift ticket, mt. rose, ski, truckee | No Comments »
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
 Not everyone can gracefully schuss down black diamond slopes. That’s why North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are giving novice skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to learn at bargain prices. The 10th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend scheduled for December 12-13, costs $25 and includes an all-day beginner lift ticket, group lesson and gear rental.
First-timers have their choice of nine resorts to learn at including Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA and Sugar Bowl. Reservations are not required, but you should arrive early. Lesson packages can be purchased at each individual resort the day of lessons. Students should contact resorts directly for resort-specific information.
Some restrictions apply. Resorts not open December 12-13 due to early conditions may offer a Learn to Ski Weekend later in the season when weather permits.
Posted in Alpine Meadows, Cool Deals, Deal, Deals, Diamond Peak, Family, Homewood, Incline Village, Northstar, Ski resorts, Special Rate, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, The Village at Northstar, Village at Squaw, holiday, lift ticket, mt. rose, ski, truckee | No Comments »
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
 There’s only two days left to save big on your Lake Tahoe ski vacation, when traveling November 4 to February 10, 2010.
The Southwest Airlines Vacations Ski Destinations Special has every second person flying free into the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, a 45-minute drive from North Lake Tahoe and the largest concentration of ski resorts in the U.S., as well as staying and skiing free when you book a special ski lodging package.
Even your skis fly free for first and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply. Blackout dates are November 24 to December 1 and December 17 to January 3, 2010. Deadline to book is Thursday, November 26 before 6 p.m. Central Time.
Pack your bags and prepare for an epic ski getaway to North Lake Tahoe.
Visit online for more Cool Deals.
Posted in Alpine Meadows, Apres Ski, Cool Deals, Deal, Deals, Diamond Peak, Family, Homewood, Hyatt Lake Tahoe, Lodging, Northstar, Resort at Squaw Creek, Ski resorts, Snow Pack, SnowFest, Special Rate, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, Village at Squaw, lift ticket, mt. rose, ski | No Comments »
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
 We’re launching a great new feature on our website that allows all Lake Tahoe lovers from far and near to tell a story about Lake Tahoe for a chance to win a two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and two 2-day interchangeable lift tickets.
Chances are if you have ever visited Lake Tahoe during anytime of the year, you’ve had an experience to remember and an experience to share. We invite you to tell your story whether it is romantic, adventurous, dramatic, inspiring or amusing to be automatically entered to win.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, check out our sampling of tales. Then submit your own story for a chance to win.
Posted in Alpine Meadows, Apres Ski, Cool Deals, Diamond Peak, Hyatt Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Northstar, Resort at Squaw Creek, Restaurants, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, Sunnyside, The Village at Northstar, Village at Squaw, mt. rose | No Comments »
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
North Lake Tahoe ski resorts have super savings for skiers and snowboarders to take advantage of when hitting the slopes this winter.
Most mountains offer discounted multi-day and group tickets, so skiers and riders on extended travels or traveling with large families or clubs can book or purchase ahead of time. Groups of ten or more can ski for as little as $33 per day at Diamond Peak Ski Resort overlooking Lake Tahoe in Incline Village.
Diamond Peak also offers discounts to military, fire and police personnel and Nevada State Government employees. And in addition to selling two-day tickets at regional Costcos for $79.99, the Mini Pass is also available. Working like a gift card, the Mini Pass allows you to purchase lift tickets by number of day you plan to ski. The more ski days you purchase, the bigger the savings. Skiers and riders flying into the Reno-Tahoe International Airport save 50% on rentals with an airline-boarding pass.
 Squaw Valley USA continues to offer their popular Frequent Skier Program, where skiers and riders hit the slopes any four days and get the fifth day free. There’s a $5 fee to join and, once a member, you have the ability to purchase $69 lift tickets Tuesdays through Thursdays that count toward the fifth free ticket that can be used any day. Kids 12 and under ski for $10 at Squaw every day and a new women’s ski and snowboard clinic, Women of Winter on Wednesdays, is only $49 when booked in advance and $59 day-of offered Wednesdays throughout the winter). This program features special guest coaches such as Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley.
The Alpine Club at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is an online benefits program with a variety of deals throughout the season and is only $15 to join. Once a member your first lift ticket is only $59. Additional savings and benefits include $44 tickets available on randomly selected days. Purchase five tickets in advance for $59 and the sixth is free. Also, members save up to $15 on midweek tickets and 20% on four packs as well as discounts on demo equipment, repairs, lessons, parking and food and beverage.
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe on scenic Highway 431 offers a deal almost every day of the season. Value days include:
· Weekend X-tender, three consecutive day lift tickets for $130
· Bonus Mondays, $29 lift ticket when a previous Saturday ticket is presented
· 2 ‘fer Tuesdays, two tickets for the price of one
· Student Wednesdays, $35 lift tickets with student ID and
· Ladies Day Thursdays, $35 tickets for women.
 New skiers and riders can save big with Learn to Ski or Ride December 12-13 at Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA or Sugar Bowl. The $25 deal includes group lesson, beginner lift ticket and rental equipment. Northstar extends its Learn to Ski or Ride deal, midweek December 1-18, while Diamond Peak offers Learn to Ski & Ride Weeks January 11-15, 2010 and March 8-12, 2010 for $29.
Savvy skiers realize that purchasing a $49 Tahoe Card membership pays for itself from the get-go with a free Sugar Bowl Ski Resort lift ticket. The card allows member-only lift ticket discounts from $5 to $14 at Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Homewood, Mt.Rose Northstar, Squaw Valley and Sugar Bowl. A free trail pass to Royal Gorge and Tahoe Cross-Country as well as lodging, dining and other discounts are also included.
 Granlibakken Resort’s ski package begins at $109 and includes a lift ticket to Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Homewood Mountain Resort, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sugar Bowl or Mt. Rose. Guests choose from accommodations ranging from studios to three-bedroom town homes (as well as larger lodging units for groups and family reunions). Packages also include daily, hot buffet breakfasts.
 The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village offers three ski packages beginning at $249 per night based on double occupancy, accessing the nearby Diamond Peak with free shuttle in addition to Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Squaw Valley, Northstar or Mt. Rose good from December 1 to April 14, 2010.
Tags: Deal, Homewood, Northstar, package, ski, ski pass, squaw valley
Posted in Alpine Meadows, Apres Ski, Cool Deals, Deals, Diamond Peak, Hyatt Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Northstar, Resort at Squaw Creek, Ski resorts, Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl, The Village at Northstar, Village at Squaw, lift ticket, mt. rose, savings, ski | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
North Lake Tahoe as towns and villages pull out all the stops for scary and merry Halloween events starting this week.
This Friday, October 16 the Rocky Horror Dance Party & Costume Contest on the Marina Green at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City starts off the festivities beginning at 7 p.m. with the movie showing followed by dancing and costume contest.
Tahoe City’s Harvest Festival is in full swing featuring the Rideout Community Center Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bounce house, dessert walk, hay and pony rides, silly games and pumpkin patch.
Tahoe City merchants are staying open late so children can trick-or-treat down “main street” Saturday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m.
Incline Village’s 2nd Annual Monster Dash is set for Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. with a 5K fun run that starts in the Upper Village Center. Halloween costumes are encouraged for all runners, walkers and spectators.
The 30th Annual Pumpkin Patch returns to the Incline Village Elementary School Saturday, October 17 with clowns, a bake sale, bounce house and pony rides.
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino & Spa in Incline Village hosts their first-ever Pumpkin Carving Contest Saturday, October 24, 4-6 p.m., for ages 6 to 12 years, with prizes awarded to the best jack o’ lantern creators.
The first-ever Historic Haunted Tour of Truckee is Wednesday, October 21, with a guided walking tour about the city’s Old West heritage including shootouts and it’s haunted history. The adult only tour includes a glass of wine, live music and a silent auction. Childcare is provided by the KidZone Museum in Truckee with “Professor Higginbody’s Halloween Night Out.” Cost is $10 per child for parents attending the tour and includes gooey pizza and oozy science activities for children 2 years and older. Guided tour tickets are $25 per person.
Spending the witching hours at the Village at Squaw Valley, where travelers can guess the weight of The Giant Pumpkin anytime from Saturday, October 24 through Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with prizes for the closest guess. There’s also a Great Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt during that same week, and trick-or-treating with merchants on Halloween. Both the Auld Dubliner and Le Chamois host Halloween Costume Bashes Saturday, October 31 featuring DJs spinning the tunes.
The Tahoe Maritime Museum on the West Shore gets into the Halloween spirit Thursday, October 29 with Family Night Out starting at 5 p.m. with children’s activities and family-friendly movie. Guests of all sizes are encouraged to wear costumes.
It’s adults only at the Devil’s Night Costume Party with AC/DShe at the Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay Friday, October 30, 10 p.m. Tickets are $23 per person. The rock band Tainted Love gets partiers grooving on Halloween starting at 9 p.m. with the Creepers Ball Costume Party. Tickets are $25 per person.
A complete list of activities is available online.
Tags: activities, entertainment, Events, Halloween
Posted in Cool Deals, Crystal Bay, Events, Family, Halloween, Historic, Hyatt Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tours, Village at Squaw, entertainment, truckee | No Comments »
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
North Lake Tahoe is all about fun in the sun in the summertime. But making the most of every vacation minute means that the fun picks up when the sun goes down.
Start your evening at one of several new, upscale eateries, such as Baxter’s Bistro and Lounge or the Chocolate Bar in the Village at Northstar. Classic restaurants, such as Gar Woods Grill and Pier, Jake’s On the Lake, Sunnyside Resort and the Lone Eagle Grille are noteworthy stops serving up fine food and lively evenings.
Wine bars have made their mark on the scene in recent years. The Pour House and Trio Wine Bar, both in Truckee, and Uncorked in the Village at Squaw take you through the early hours while Spindleshanks in Tahoe Vista is known for its flights of wine in addition to a full bar and bistro.
A trip to North Lake Tahoe isn’t complete without a roll of the dice or a hand of blackjack as a handful of casinos are found nestled among the Crystal Bay and Incline Village shoreline. The Cal-Neva Resort, Crystal Bay Club, Tahoe Nugget and Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino are located in Crystal Bay, while the tables and slots at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort in Incline Village sit within a grand, Old Tahoe setting.
The Breeze at the Tahoe Biltmore and the Crystal Bay Club both host an eclectic and popular lineup of performances throughout the year, with the Crystal Bay Club featuring live entertainment most days of the week with many shows offered free.
The Village at Squaw keeps things lively with the Auld Dubliner, an authentic Irish pub, which hosts live Irish entertainment on a regular basis, with local and touring Irish bands performing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
For a signature summer Lake Tahoe evenings, there’s the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presenting rotating performances of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Measure for Measure” along with its Urban Village Monday Night Music Series from now through August 23.
The Lake Tahoe Music Festival fills the summer nights with melody Thursdays and Saturday evenings through August 8. The 2008 lineup includes jazz favorites Fourplay and the Yellowjackets, rock legends Huey Lewis and The News and Boz Scaggs and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra’s Broadway and finale performance. Concerts take place at scenic venues such as West End Beach at Donner Lake, Old Greenwood, Tahoe Donner and Homewood Ski Resort.
Entertainment is also found throughout North Lake Tahoe’s other venues from the jazzy sounds of live music at Moody’s in Truckee to free, evening concerts on the beach in Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
Click here for a complete list of summer entertainment.
Tags: dining, entertainment, music, summer, village at northstar, Village at Squaw
Posted in Cool Deals, Events, Incline Village, Northstar, Party, Restaurants, Squaw Valley USA, Village at Squaw, dining, entertainment, music, truckee | No Comments »
Friday, July 10th, 2009
 In its eighth year, the popular Art, Wine and Music Festival returns to the Village at Squaw Valley USA on July 18-19, 2009. With the backdrop of Squaw Valley’s marvelous mountain peaks, the festival features two days of original art showcased by the artists in open-air booths throughout the European-style pedestrian village, and afternoons filled with benefit wine tastings and live musical performances on two outdoor stages. The Art, Wine, & Music Festival is free to the public.
The Art, Wine and Music Festival draws esteemed artists in a variety of mediums from around the region and across the country. This year more than thirty artists have been selected to showcase their respective art forms including sculpture, fiber, photography, graphics, jewelry, glass, wood sculpture and mixed media, as well as 12 wineries. Children’s activities include mini golf on the 18-hole miniature golf course, the Sky Jump Bungee Trampoline, candle making at Waxen Moon and giant games.
Dates: July 18-19
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Music: 2 to 6 p.m. from two outdoor stages
Benefit Wine Tasting: 2 to 6 p.m., $25 benefits the Tahoe Forest Hospital, Tahoe Arts for the Schools, and Tahoe Adaptive Ski School.
Details: 530-583-6985 or visit The Village at Squaw online
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
The Fourth of July is a Tahoe tradition that brings thousands of visitors to North Lake Tahoe.Celebrations were held in Incline Village, Kings Beach and Tahoe City.
Incline Village pulled out all the stops with a multi-day celebration, July 2-4, titled “Red, White and Tahoe Blue.” Special events included a parade, dress-up-doggie contest, opening ceremonies, ice cream social, patriotic chalk drawing contest and rubber ducky race. The festivities culminated with Fourth of July Fireworks, July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Incline Beach.
Fireworks filled the skies over Kings Beach Friday, July 3. This popular location provided for many viewing points and was the perfect ending to a day at the lake.
The Village at Northstar got into the spirit with an Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing more than 60 artists’ work, July 3-5. A highlight event included a Kids’ Parade Saturday, July 4, when children were invited to decorate their bikes, scooters, big wheels, pets or themselves then show off their creativity in a parade through the village.
Tahoe City’s 63rd annual fireworks celebration at Commons Beach, July 4 offered prime viewing spots from the beach as well as various locations throughout town along North Lake Boulevard.
Truckee held an old-fashioned July Fourth Holiday Celebration July 4 with a morning Truckee Firecracker Mile fun run and walk followed by a hometown parade in downtown featuring the Wells Fargo six-horse-drawn stagecoach. At night, a fireworks display was held at Donner Lake’s West End Beach.
Thanks to everyone who spent Fourth of July with North Lake Tahoe. And if you missed it, make plans now to be here next year!
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