North Lake Tahoe Offers Unmatched Spring Skiing and Fun Events

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NORTH TAHOE OFFERS UNMATCHED SPRING SKIING AND FUN EVENTS

BROADCAST VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE - Preview and download broadcast quality MPEG 2 b-roll footage (AVAILABLE AFTER 2pm, PDT on April 16) at http://www.tahoemediacenter.com.

STORY SUMMARY: April 16, 2008 – Skiers and snowboarders are enjoying exceptional spring conditions and a variety of fun events as the ski season continues into May.

FOOTAGE DESCRIPTION: Footage includes shots taken Wednesday, April 16 at Squaw Valley USA of skiers and snowboarders enjoying the spring weather and conditions. Plus, soundbites (see below) and b-roll of the Wasabi Eating Contest.

SUGGESTED COPY: Don’t forget your sunscreen, it’s officially spring in North Lake Tahoe, and that means great weather, blue skies and tons of snow for skiers and snowboarders along with a variety of fun events including live music on the deck each Saturday at both Alpine Meadows and Sugar Bowl, the Spring it On! Festival at Northstar-at-Tahoe on April 19th, and in the Village at Squaw Valley the Mamasake Wasabi and Sushi Eating Contest on April 20, and the North Lake Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival, scheduled for April 25 and 26.

Northstar-at-Tahoe is also celebrating Earth Day April 20 and is offering free preferred parking to guests driving hybrids, and matching Green Tag contributions to offset carbon emissions.

For more information about North Lake Tahoe, the latest ski and weather conditions, video cams and recreational activities, 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. Visitor information centers are located at 380 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.

SOUNDBITES:
- Jva Jevstafiadi, Estonia
- Nancy Linck, San Diego, CA.
- Terry McCabe - Carrabassett, ME

LOCATORS:
Squaw Valley USA, North Lake Tahoe, CA.

PROVIDED BY:
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Contact: Pettit Gilwee 530-583-2138
Pettit@PureTahoeNorth.com

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