Don't put away your winter clothes just yet! Ski season in a number of western states has been extended due to continuing snowfall. If you want to fit in some time on the slopes before the fresh powder melts away for good, mark your calendars and check out these end-of-season deals.
Pet friendly vacation rentals are the perfect cost-saving option when you're looking to travel with your pet and not have to pay money for someone else to care for them when you're away. Your pet gets to travel with you, and you save money! It's the best of both worlds. Pet lifestyle expert, Wendy Diamond, is the founder/executive editor of Animal Fair magazine and recently talked with USA Today about the pet travel section of her new book, It's a Dog's World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living.
Ski helmet laws in California may soon change. Currently, it is not mandatory to wear a helmet while you're out on the slopes, but last week Democratic lawmakers in Northern California introduced two new bills on the subject. One of the bills requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet during ski and snowboard activities. Parents would have to pay a fine of up to $25 if their children didn't follow the rule. The other bill regulates ski resort operations, introducing new safety planning procedures.
Lawmakers in New Jersey and New York are also looking to make the use of ski helmets required by law; however, if the new bills proposed in California pass and are signed into law, the West Coast state will have the most strict ski helmet laws in the country.
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California lodging options are as diverse as the residents of this legendary state. Depending on what type of vacation you want to have, you can stay in anything from a hotel to a motel to a condo to a rental. It all depends on what part of the state you’re in and what you’re hoping to get out of your trip. There are certain benefits to every type of lodging as well.
Lodges and condos offer guests a chance to experience all the comforts of home with all the service one would expect from a world class hotel. Lodges and condos often offer great group rates for their larger rooms and in many cases are actually a budget conscious alternative over regular hotels. Lodges and condos are more typically seen in the skiing areas of California. Place like Granlibakken Lodge or Lagonita Lodge Vacation Rental and Condos are beautiful lodges located in amazing landscapes perfect for skiers.
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California resorts have always been a vacationer’s paradise. This beautiful state has a wide array of landscapes and climates, ensuring that guests will be able to create their perfect vacation no matter what they are looking for. Whether you want to head up to the mountains for a great ski vacation or unwind in the picturesque desert at a luxury spa, California has it all.
Snowcreek Resort
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Only moments away from the Mammoth Mountain ski area, Snowcreek Resort is one of California’s top vacation destinations. Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and camping. No matter what the season is there is always something to do at Snowcreek. The resort itself is also loaded with things to do. Enjoy a round of golf on their beautifully manicured greens or have fun swimming some laps in their massive lap pool or work up a sweat on one of their racquetball courts. If relaxing and is more your speed, this California resort has an amazing spa featuring, saunas and whirlpools. No matter what time of the year you go and whether you’re looking for a day of sports of a lazy afternoon pampering yourself, Snowcreek Resort has what you need.
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Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe will begin upgrades this summer. Although the renovations were originally put on hold due to the recession, the Associated Press reports that the project will now continue as planned.
Improvements to the mountain resort will include a new lodge, a club in Heavenly Village with lockers and a spa, and updated chairlifts. The announcement of the additions to the California-Nevada ski destination is in line with recent IbisWorld research that shows that ski resorts are increasing profits despite the recession. Modern upgrades to Heavenly should only make Lake Tahoe an even more desirable vacation spot for travelers.
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Support the Lake Tahoe special needs athletes with a star struck winter event that will be fun for the whole family. The 2010 Celebrity Winterfest will be held at the Heavenly Ski Resort right on the border of California and Nevada in the Lake Tahoe area. Company athletes will compete for the winning title in events such as cross country skiing, showshoeing, snowboarding, and other to raise money for the Special Olympics Organizations.
This is your chance to show your encouragement for the courageous men and women of the Special Olympics as well as get up close and personal with some of your favorite stars from film and television. This high profile winter event is a great way to learn unforgettable team building values as well as make closer friends with those that you work with. Competing companies will have the chance to provide a spectacular year for the upcoming events that will take place for the Special Olympics Athletes. Even if your company will not be competing in this yearly event spectators are welcome and encouraged.
Plans are underway for the 29th Annual North Lake Tahoe/Truckee Festival, otherwise known as the 29th Annual Snowfest. The dates are March 5th – 14th, 2010 and the theme for 2010 is 'The Happiest Time At Tahoe.' The opening night starts the proceedings with a bang, literally, with a fireworks display and torchlight parade. It’s an event with something for all the family, including races, parties, concerts, and theatre performances.
Early March is usually the best time for skiing at the resort, as the snow conditions are so good. The event takes place across several resorts in the area, namely Squaw Valley USA, Homewood, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, and Northstar at Tahoe. For competitive skiers, the event sponsors a number of competitions. In addition to boosting tourism, Snowfest also gives an opportunity to local non-profit organizations and educational initiatives to raise funds.
The Mt. Rose’s Retro Ski Party on February 6th, 2010 is a fashion show with a difference. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to dress in their most embarrassing clothes and bring their outdated ski equipment. Anything that has gone out of fashion is welcome in the contest for the best / worst entry in this North Lake Tahoe fashion contest.
The 1980s tend to be the most popular source of inspiration! Stretch pants and legwarmers, rescued from the back of the wardrobe, are the order of the day. The event runs from 9.00am until 4.00pm and takes place at the new Slide Lodge located at the bottom of Slide Bowl. In addition to having fun, there is a serious prize on offer. The winner of the Mt. Rose's Retro Ski Party fashion show will win up to $500 worth of merchandise from the Village Ski Loft in Incline Village.
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With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to get underway, the biddings for the following years' Winter Olympics locations are already being announced. Next on the bidding list are the 2022 Winter Olympics, and Lake Tahoe has their heart set on it. It has been over 50 years since the Winter Olympics have been held in the area (last time it was in Squaw Valley) and the Lake Tahoe City Counsel is ready for the challenge.
