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COLD TEMPERATURES RESULT IN GREAT SNOW CONDITIONS FOR SKIERS AND RIDERS COMING TO LAKE TAHOE

Northstar™ Resort and Sierra™ Resort Offer Some of the Best Conditions Around the Lake

Superpipe at Northstar Resort, Burton Progression Parks and New Terrain Park Features Now Open

 

TRUCKEE and SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2007 – Cold temperatures and clear skies have created dry snow and are allowing Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort to offer some of the best skiing and riding conditions on both the North and South Shores of Lake Tahoe. Because much of the terrain at both resorts faces North, and the sun is sitting low in the sky at this time of the year, the snow is not severely impacted by the sunlight – helping the resorts maintain excellent conditions.

 

Known for its wind-protected slopes and the fact that it sits in a canyon, the direction the slopes face at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort prevent them from being scoured and help to maintain good snow quality. Sierra Resort’s commitment to consistent, quality grooming complements these benefits, allowing skiers and riders of all abilities the pleasure of carving perfectly groomed corduroy.

 

Northstar Resort not only boasts wind protected slopes, but also has the largest snowmaking system on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, effectively covering 50 percent of its 79 trails with snowmaking and ensuring optimal snow conditions for skiers and riders visiting the resort. With the cold temperatures the area has been experiencing, the resort has been able to continue making snow daily, adding to an already fantastic product.

 

Both Northstar Resort and Sierra Resort’s park crews are working very hard to keep terrain parks that cater to jibbers of all abilities fresh. Northstar Resort has continued to make snow on Pinball, and currently has the park open with more than 27 terrain features. The Burton Progression Park satellite features on Snowboard Alley are also open, offering jumps, boxes and rails that are low to the ground in non-intimidating fashion for those who want to get started hitting terrain park features. Sierra Resort’s park crew has The Circuit and parks on Upper Main, Aspen West and The Alley in top shape, along with its new Burton Progression Park. In addition, Northstar Resort’s 420-foot Superpipe is also open, offering skiers and riders one of the first pipes in Lake Tahoe.

 

With great snow quality and coverage, open roads and an easy drive up to the Sierras, the time is right for beginners interested in learning how to ski or snowboard. The snow is soft and easy to carve, and crews at both resorts continue to demonstrate their strong commitment to grooming terrain for all ability levels.

 

For more information or updates on current conditions, visit NorthstarAtTahoe.com or SierraAtTahoe.com.

 

About Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is becoming one of the finest year-round destination mountain resorts in North America, offering snow sport activities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and tubing. With 79 trails spread across 2,480 acres, world-class terrain parks, and the new Village at Northstar featuring shopping, dining and a 9,000 square foot ice rink, Northstar Resort is fun for all.

 

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information on Northstar Resort, call 1.800.GO.NORTH™ (1.800.466.6784) or visit NorthstarAtTahoe.com.

 

About Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is the closest major snowsport resort to Sacramento and is located on Highway 50, just 12 miles south of Lake Tahoe. Known for its wind protected slopes, incredible tree skiing and some of the nation’s best parks and pipes, Sierra Resort receives more than 560 inches of snowfall annually. For more information, visit SierraAtTahoe.com or call 530.659.7453.

 

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