North Tahoe Skiers and Snowboarders Enjoy Robust Snowpack, Exceptional Weather, and Ideal Conditions.

**NEWS
PRODUCERS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS, WEB CONTENT EDITORS**
TAHOE
SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS ENJOY ROBUST SNOWPACK, EXCEPTIONAL WEATHER
AND IDEAL CONDITIONS
BROADCAST
VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE - Preview and download broadcast
quality MPEG 2 b-roll footage (AVAILABLE
AFTER 3pm, PST on March 4) at http://www.tahoemediacenter.com.
STORY
SUMMARY: March
4, 2008 – Skiers and snowboarders could be skiing and
riding well into May as North Lake Tahoe ski resorts boast snow
levels among the highest in recent history.
FOOTAGE
DESCRIPTION: footage includes shots taken today (March
4) at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, as well as b-roll of Snowfest events:
Snow Sculpture Contest at River Ranch (scheduled this year for
March 9) and the Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge (March 7).
SUGGESTED
COPY: Skiers and snowboarders are enjoying a robust
snowpack and looking forward to a long spring season. Several
of North Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts are reporting base depths
of more than 12 feet – some of the highest base levels
in the country. Conditions and weather have been exceptional
in recent weeks. At Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, it’s all smiles
with their 13-foot snow depth making for a long winter season.
Off
the slopes, visitors can still catch the 27th Annual Snowfest
through March 9. Not-to-be-missed events are the Mamasake Extreme
Food Challenge March 7 in the Village at Squaw Valley. Participants
will consuming a variety of unique food items, in this “Fear-Factor”
style competition. The Snow Sculpture Contest at River Ranch
on March 9 is fun for the entire family as snow sculptures are
judged for their creativity and originality.
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:
- Marlo Martin - Berkeley,CA
- Jim Haugaard - Lincoln, CA
- Ron Gilman - Lincoln, CA
LOCATORS:

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