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White, wild winter conditions!

Hello Sierra lovers, just wanted to check in and let you know the scoop on these crazzzy conditions. The storm is upon us and with that comes stronger winds, colder temps and of course SNOW! We've received 1" overnight and by the storms end on Thursday we are looking at 2 feet! 

Snow is predicted to fall all day long with a possible 9" by this afternoon! Strong winds including gusts up to above 100 mph at the top make for a day only reserved for the hardcore who must be on the mountain. BUT, tomorrow and Thursday should be the April kickoff we've been waiting for.....pillow stashes that will leave snow in your March mustaches!

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So if you are hardcore and coming up, make sure to layer up, pop in those light lenses and sport a face mask. If not, don't worry....just settle into that snuggie and sip on some cider while getting pumped for tomorrow! 

for detailed information on the storm system check out what BA has to say!

peace, love and powder my friends!

DaNae'

Get it Girls!

Two Sierra athletes rocked it yesterday, elite team rider Jamie Anderson and amateur team rider, Maddie Bowman! Jamie came in FIRST place and took home $15,000 in Slopestyle at the Roxy Chicken Jam at Mammoth. Her winning run was a back 5, switch back 5, a cab 5 and boardside 720 off the rail.....no big deal! Maddie Bowman got THIRD place at Squaw's US Freestyle Nationals, just 10 days after her knee surgery.....what a trooper, wow!! Congrats ladies, keep rockin it!

Jamie killing it both on the ground and off!

Maddie representing SIERRA on the podium!

Just for fun.....Brah!

Hawaiian day at Sierra is a blasty blast. My fellow snow reporter Katie and I showing some aloha spirit. Apparently I cannot do the shaka....you would think since I've lived in Hawaii it would be a piece of cake but....no. can. do.

 

Welcome back......WINTAA?!

Another 7" was dropped off Thursday night by Old Man Winter, making 8 inches total in 3 days - freshening up the slopes of Sierra! Since temps stayed cool yesterday and last night, it ensured great conditions for skiing and riding and our two events today and tomorrow - Nitro and VZ Highlander and Rome Stoken!

Another system is expectedd to move in Monday night, showing four storms hitting us in a 7-day period starting Tuesday....well alrighty then! We can expect to see at least a couple of feet by Tuesday and Wednesday with more snow Friday and next Sunday! I would recommend setting that alarm clock a tad bit earlier for a shoveling session in the AM. :)

Our Spring Fiesta event line up is going strong with the Nitro and VZ Highlander going down today in The Alley  followed by Rome Stoken tomorrow hollarrr! The first weekend of April not only celebrates Easter with fun festivities BUT the 7th annual (yeah, it's that awesome) Telegrass festival! You better believe spring time at Sierra is a non-stop partaay! 

Keep it real and get your spring slaying on!

DaNae'!

Just a thought....

.....My partner n' crime and fellow powder reporter is a CHAMP.....check her out, Katie's the name and she's one rad chick! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-grnjM7lfo

A flurry of information YO!

What's going down Sierra lovers! It's that time of year when the birds are chirping, a cold beverage seems appropriate while posting on a patio and the thought of taking the boat out is a day away BUT it's not over yet! Spring has sprung and with those sunny skies and higher temps comes events that will not bore and savings galore! 

Spring Fiesta is in full swing with two rad events this weekend: Nitro and Von Zipper Highlander on Saturday and Rome's Stoken on Sunday! Kicking off the first weekend of April is our first annual Sippin' at Sierra Beer and Wine Festival! Come get your fill of frothy ales and fine wines while grooving to the tunes of Brian Bertke and the Buzztones....we'll toast to that! Following this event is one riot of a time that is coming back to sierra's slopes for the 7th year......the Telegrass Festival presented by vertical sports. This event is a two day extravaganza of Telegrass clinics, Bluegrass bands, Fat Tire, relay races and equipment demos...geeeshh! Guests can free their heels and stomp their feet to live music, raffles and seasonal  brews! The fun does not stop there, Red Bull Butter Cup Tahoe Series wraps up its tour with the finals on Saturday, April 10th. Three signature SPT features, $3,000 series cash purse, energy drinks a plenty, and prizes from Ride Snowboards and Oakley- it's the perfect combo for a spring rail jam! Last but not least, the finale of the Spring Fiesta returns  to West Bowl (the Salsa Showdown) on Sunday, April 11th with a salsa making and taco eating content, food and drink specials, piñata fun, and a live SALSA BAND (see above for excitement), the New World Jazz Project!

Ok so seriously, is that not going out with a BANG or whaaa!!?? To think though, I haven't even presented you with the GOOOOD news yet....Spring specials! As of this past Saturday, March 20th, Double Whammy pass holders restrictions were cut, gone, done and come this Sunday, March 28th, Sierra pass holders will experience the same rewards! That means you can shred all day, any day! I know, I know it's fantastic. For those of you who currently do not have a season pass, well we have a deal for you too! You can turn in your lift ticket towards a season pass for next season! Next winters season passes are on SALE now! Sierra only pass is just $199 until April 30th. New passholders shred for FREE after March 29th! So turn in today's lift ticket for up to $30 toward your 2010/2011 season pass! 

Soooo, the question is....where you at!?

Peace, love, & fun in the sun my friends!

and I'm out!

your trusty snow reporter and sierra lover......DaNae'

8" of sparkling snow brings Snoop!

(to the tune of Gin and Juice)

With so much drama in the P-I-P-E

It's kinda hard being D-A-N-A-E'

But I, somehow, some way

Keep comin up for another powder day

May I, kick a little something for the G's (yeah)

And roll through castle trees

Six in the morning and the party's just startin

Cause the lifts are running

I got groms in Mama's Kitchen getting their potato bowl

And they ain't leaving til the 4:00 bus rolls

So what you wanna do

I got my board tuned up and my homeboys do too

So turn on the lifts and open The Gates

But (but what) there's a BBQ and sweet view of the lake

So we gonna grub a tri-trip platter and fries

G's up, ladies down, 8" of powder with sunny skies

 

Rollin down the slopes, hittin Jacks Bowl, dippin into The Gates

Laid back (with my mind on the powder and the powder on my face)!

(No Snoop is missing out and did not stop by but.....yes, it dumped on Friday)!

Get your powder fix!!

-D

Miracle March, is that you?!

We've received 6" of powder in the past 24 hours setting are season-to-date total to 405"! My oh my, we  have been spoiled this season with consistent snow and it's not over just yet! Sierras freshies are sitting  under sunny skies today with temps staying cool, preserving the powder! NOAA is forecasting a possible 2 to 4" tonight with snow expected to fall between 10pm and 4am. Tip of the day: dip into the legendary trees or get gutsy in the Gates with some mates!?

 Another system may move in Friday and continue into Saturday, but road conditions should be clear as you head up! The season is flying by, so you must stop by to explore everything from the parks to the groomers to the trees! Check out what BA has to say about the week ahead!

If you have any sweet words to say about Sierra, visit our Yelp page and spread the word! Let us know what's on your  mind so we can continue to keep it real! 

From the parks to the groomers to the trees, conditions are EPIC!
So forget mullet March, experience miracle March on the mountain!

Peace, love & powder my friends 

-D

 

How to HANDLE.....

 ..........weekends and Holidays with a smile. What's up Sierra loyalists! It's the weekend and with that comes a crowd at any resort. Now you know we are always keepin' it real and want to make sure you are spoiled with great service, conditions, and an overall epic day of smooth sailing. Therefore whatever we can do to create that experience is our mission. Here are some tips on how to handle a busy weekend:

1. Pressing snooze is so high school......Arrive EARLY and leave before 3:00 p.m. or after 6:00 p.m. to beat the crowds:

Arrive early and get closer parking spots, best selection of rental gear and fresh tracks!  Our rental shops open at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.  If you don't leave before 3:00 p.m., I most definitely recommend heading over to the Pub to enjoy Happy Hour specials (as long as you don't abuse it) and live bands while wait out the traffic.

2. Take advantage of our free shuttle service or carpool:

Hop on one of our complimentary shuttles and snooze your way on up or kick back with your coffee cup! Our shuttles make their rounds at many hotels and casino properties on the South Shore! Pick a hot spot to meet your homies and carpool on up too. C'mon, riding with fellow shredders is only going to pump you up even more!?

3. Ski More, Wait Less.....

With the Fast Pass Priority Lane Ticket or Vertical Plus. Don't waste any more time waiting in lift lines! Access the priority "Fast Pass" lane with a one-day Fast Pass ticket for only $20 sold at any ticket window. A valid lift ticket or season pass is also required.

Vertical Plus Membership:  As a member, can earn epic awards for skiing/riding as well as access priority lift lines and enjoy other great member benefits.....heaven on earth folks!

4. Utilize those preferred parking lots:

How does parking  just steps from the slopes sound huh, and also avoiding having to carry gear from the outer reaches of the parking lots?! Pretty rad, pretty rad, well we make that happen with our preferred parking, available for just $15 per day. or $99 for the season with a parking season pass.  All of you who are keeping it green get rewarded: guests who drive hybrid vehicles up will be able to park in Preferred Parking for FREE! 

5. Grub down before 11:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m:

Waiting in a long line while dealing with a hunger headache is NEVER fun so it's best to avoid hectic lunch rush hours which tend to occur between 11 and 2. Also, the base area restaurants tend to attract more people than the on-mountain restaurants such as the West Bowl and Grandview restaurants, so head there for grand views and great food.  Try the mouth-watering pulled pork sandwiches at the NEW 360° Smokehouse BBQ atop Grandview with its breathtaking views!

6. Take Advantage of Afternoon Rates YO:

Double Whammy passholders with holiday blackout dates can purchase full-day lift tickets at the afternoon rates. Also, any ticket holder can turn in their lift ticket by 12:30 p.m. and get $10 off their next visit. Just think...you’ll get home before the crowds and get a deal on your next trip!

So I hoped this help because Sierra loves you and wants you to keep doing what you do.....having a blasty blast on Sierra's slopes.....these guys think so......

......and team rider, Jeremy Witters

Peace, love & powder my friends,

-D

A week of wonder......2 feet in 48 hours!

Well hello powder lovers! Let me just say that I have been blessed and so stoked to be able to report this amazing amount of snowfall we've received this season and I told you I would be back with some sweet snow news from the past week! I was on full powder patrol Tuesday-Thursday, taking it all in and making sure I was able to get a good feel for the amount of powder that fell. After floating through white goodness in the trees, I can happily say that I am snow sick in love! Conditions are unreal right now from the 47" we've received in the past week! 

Let me break it down now: Starting this past Tuesday in the early AM, freshies began to fall and continued puking powder throughout the day. By Wednesday morning we had received 9" and old man winter was not through yet! Wednesday showed the same sweet conditions with temps staying cool, which preserved the freshness. By Thursday, BAM two feet total had fallen in the past 48 hours! You know what that means....tree skiing is dialed in and like new again thanks to our deep base of 60-13!

A smaller storm is headed our way this weekend, keeping you shredding well into March with winter conditions and plenty of powder! 

Spring Fiesta Lodging Package March 1-April 28 Celebrate Spring Fiesta at Sierra Resort with a screaming deal from Mont Bleu Resort (pretty baller), that includes one night at Lake Tahoe's hottest property, 2 adult lift tickets to Sierra (normally $69 each), 2 lunch vouchers at Sierra (retail value $30), a 15% discount to Sierra Mountain Sports & 2 free admissions to Blu or Opal inside Mont Bleu (that's only south lakes HOTTEST night clubs)! Rates are based on double 
occupancy & start at just $152 per room per night. 

If you want to spread some sweet words about Sierra, visit our Yelp page! We want to know what's on yo mind so we can continue Keepin' it Real!

Tip of the day: meet your buddies in town and carpool on up or take Sierra's complimentary shuttle service to beat the crowd and not worry about parking. Now doesn't that sound nice!?

Peace, love & powder!

Thanks!

D