KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — The duel between Mikaela Shiffrin and her Swiss rival Camille Rast is shaping up nicely with 45 days to go unti…
Our region has seen several recent avalanches\, with one person dying and another seriously injured because of them. An expert discusses the best ways to stay safe amid avalanche danger.
Palisades Tahoe opened select upper mountain runs after the holiday storm brought over 6 feet of snow.
A man trapped in an avalanche spent hours digging himself out before calling 911 on Christmas Day.
Sierra-at-Tahoe resort is scheduled to open for the winter season this Saturday.
Sofia Goggia finally got the win her skiing this season deserved in a World Cup super-G on Sunday and Lindsey Vonn was third for the second straight day at French resort Val d'Isere. The two former Olympic downhill champions were split on a high-class podium by runner-up Alice Robinson who is already a two-time winner this season on the World Cup circuit. Goggia finished 0.15 seconds ahead of Robinson. The 41-year-old Vonn then hit a high speed touching 115 kph (71 mph) but the ideal racing line was elusive and she finished 0.36 behind Goggia.
Just one of Palisades Tahoe's 296 trails and two of its 39 lifts are currently open. Around this time last year, the resort was almost completely open.
Businesses are facing an economic impact due to the recent warm weather.
Snow and ice haven't hit Reno-Sparks yet, but they're affecting hiking trails near Mt. Rose.
Recent emergency rescues have prompted local first responders and search and rescue teams to give tips to the community on ways they can safely explore the backcountry.