North Lake Tahoe Boasts 20 Feet of Snowfall This Winter

BROADCAST QUALITY MPEG 2 B-ROLL FOOTAGE - Available after 9:30am PST, Jan 21, 2010.

STORY SUMMARY: (NORTH LAKE TAHOE, California/Nevada) – With tons of snow on the ground and more to come, winter in North Lake Tahoe is shaping up to be one of the best ever. The most recent series of storms has left up to 6.5 feet of new snow, bringing the season snowfall total to 20 feet.

FOOTAGE INCLUDES: Scenic and skiing/snowboarding shots taken yesterday, January 20, at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, as well as a soundbite from Tourism Director Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce) and others (see below).

SUPPORTING COPY: El Nino has delivered in North Lake Tahoe, with more than 20 feet of snow falling in the region this winter. According to tourism officials, that’s more than half of the total snowfall of a typical winter season in just under two months with plenty more cold weather left to come.

The storms in Lake Tahoe continue, with 6.25 feet of new snow falling just this week at the ski resorts’ upper elevations, adding to a well-established, solid base.

North Lake Tahoe special events are many both on and off the slopes. Northstar-at-Tahoe’s top certified female instructors are hosting the Women’s Ski and Snowboard Camp this weekend, Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24. The camp includes instruction, demo equipment, lunch, video analysis, yoga classes, drinks and appetizers, and daily breakfast.

On Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is hosting the Coldstream Terrain Park Competition Sunday, January 24 for youths ages 13-17. The contest begins at 1:30 p.m. and is dedicated to fun, while also promoting and educating kids and their parents about park etiquette.

North Lake Tahoe vacations get even sweeter with winter deals. A new electronic kiosk, put together by the area visitors bureaus at www.gotahoenorth.com/cool-deals now offers a one-stop shopping venue for screamin’ lodging, ski, activities, dining and entertainment specials and values. Best of all – the site is updated daily.

For more information about winter activities, ski resorts and special events, along with current weather conditions in North Lake Tahoe, click to www.GoTahoeNorth.com.

North Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport. For lodging reservations, recreation and event details, call North Lake Tahoe at 1-877-949-3296 or visit www.GoTahoeNorth.com. Visitor information centers are located at 380 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village. The North Lake Tahoe Visitors Bureaus, Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau and the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, work together to promote North Lake Tahoe as a premier, year-round destination.
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SOUNDBITES:
- Andy Chapman, Director of Tourism, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
- Richard Cooper, Incline Village, NV.
- Tristan Leetzow, Carson City, NV.
- Leticia Barizon, Brazil

LOCATORS:
- Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

Footage provided by:
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Contact: Pettit Gilwee 530-583-2138
Pettit@PureTahoeNorth.com

TAPE COPIES AND DUBS: To request a hard copy/dub of any segment on BetaSP or Mini DV, please call (530)583-4206 or email eric@tahoemediacenter.com