Tag: alpine meadows
The Journey to Remove ‘Squaw’ From Tahoe’s Washoe Lands
As the Squaw Valley ski resort moves forward with a name change, businesses and the county prepare to complement the decision.
Was Last Year’s Historic Open-Fire Ban in Truckee Effective? What’s the...
You Asked. They Answered. Truckee Fire Protection District led the way with a historic open-fire ban last year, with encouraging results. Other districts followed suit. Here’s what’s banned.
Business Briefs | June 11 – July 8, 2020
Resorts planning ahead; new summer reads; new hires; more.
Business Briefs | April 13 – May 13, 2020
Ski resort improvements; funds raised for nonprofits; new executive director; more.
How the Coronavirus Has Already Affected Tahoe
Businesses, schools, and public agencies respond to growing fears over COVID-19.
Crash Course in Safety
On New Year’s Eve, Joseph Chong watched, horrified, as a fast-moving skier collided with his son Nolan at Squaw Valley. Chong and Squaw are working on policy changes. The age-old debate between safety and freedom continues.
The Unveiling of White Wolf
The long-awaited mythical ski resort proposes new homes immediately adjacent to the Granite Chief Wilderness, requiring a rezoning that environmental groups question.
Squaw’s Future, in Briefs
The battle between Squaw Valley and Sierra Watch rages on as the court case heads to a state-level appeals court. Legal briefs that went back and forth display the range of perspectives on the future of the valley.
Squaw’s Future Decided
After a five-year process, numerous public meetings, and 400 workshops and outreach efforts held by Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, and despite an impassioned plea...