ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Mammoth * Lake Tahoe
January 2008
Weather, Weather, Weather that is the news. If you haven't heard about our 5-7 foot snow fall the first week of January, then you must not have been in California. Snow is everywhere, and at this writing in Mammoth and in Lake Tahoe snow continues to fall. In Mammoth, it was falling about 6" per hour during the heavier times and the wind is relatively calm, except for an occasional gust. In Lake Tahoe, all the lifts at all ski resorts are operating, and this is the best conditions have been in over 2 years. This makes the opening of Heavenly Valley's new high speed "Olympic Express" particularly eventful. Course, battling it out is the new "Cloud Nine Express" at Mammoth which also goes up to the top. More snow is expected to fall starting 1/8/2008 but clear by the weekend 1/11/2008. Plan a bullet run to the resorts for great skiing.Martin Luther King Weekend -January 18-21, 2008 - This is a 3 day weekend with the Monday falling on 1/21/2007. Plan your trips to revolve around this holiday and it won't cost you a "vacation day" at work.
Presidents Holiday Weekend - Starting February 14 - 18, 2008. This is a 4 day weekend that this year starts on Valentines Day. What a great way to spend 4 lovely days in the mountains with your honey! Presidents is especially busy at all resorts so don't delay in booking your lodging for the best choices.
Events at MAMMOTH
January Midweek Madness at Mammoth
January Midweek Madness returns to Mammoth for its sixth season and brings with it great deals on lift tickets, lodging packages, food and drink specials and more every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all over town. It’s a great way to take advantage of an ideal time to visit Mammoth because midweek in January has great snow conditions and less crowded slopes. January Midweek Madness kicks off January 8 and runs through January 31, 2008.
$55 lift tickets for adults Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center – Mention January Midweek Madness for these savings: Two for Tuesdays (two trail passes for the price of one), Wednesday Special (adults save $5, seniors save $4 and youth save $3 on a trail pass), and 15% off Thursdays.
Ice Rink Opening
Now Open
You might have heard a lot about the infamous "Simas" Ice Rink. It has been rebuilt and relocated next to the new Mammoth Library, just behind Vons. This open air rink is finally opened, stellar views and skating throughout the season. After a long battle with the weather, pounds and pounds of snow that had to be hand shoveled off the surface, the grand opening 1/7/2008 - Hooray to Tourism & Rec Commission and staff who made it happen.This spring, it will get a roof and maybe even some "disco" lights!
Night of Lights
January 12, 2007
The return of the Torch Light Parade on the Mountain at Night. Spectacular! Up at Canyon Lodge, bring your warm clothes, hot chocolate and ?? 5PM
Organizer: Mammoth Mountain
Ski Week
February 18 - 22, 2008
The traditional time to take a week off of school and come to Mammoth. Get time off work too! We have specials available at 1849 Condos, directly across the street from Canyon Lodge Call 866-864-6444 to get the prime accommodations.
Events at LAKE TAHOE
Blue Gay LA Ski Week
January 23-27, 2008
Blue Gay LA Ski Week Hits Winter has officially arrived in Lake Tahoe just in time to ring in the New Year with the second annual Blue Gay-La: The Winter Party at Lake Tahoe. Here in the Blue World, you can enjoy some of the best skiing and riding in North America by day and by night, head to Blue Avenue, where you can leave your inhibitions at the door and revel in the energy of Lake Tahoe's 24-hour gaming and nightlife. Book your lodging for Blue Gay Ski Week here
Free Squaw Valley Lift Ticket
Skiers and snowboarders are ecstatic at this great opportunity to enjoy Squaw on the cheap. Sign up online for only $5 or at a ticket booth for $10. After you have signed up and received your card, every fifth lift ticket is FREE. Days do not have to be consecutive. Also available are midweek bonus days: tickets are just $63 for Frequent Skier card holders every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Check out Squawshop.com for more details on this amazing deal.
Tidbits at the Resorts
Squaw Valley USA – open top to bottom with 21 lifts, Olympic Ice Pavilion is also open for ice-skating
Boreal Mountain Resort – open top to bottom, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – open top to bottom with six lifts
Diamond Peak – open, check out their Last Tracks program
Homewood Mountain Resort – all lifts are open
Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe – open with three lifts
Alpine Meadows – open with nine lifts
