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NORTH LAKE TAHOE RECEIVES OVER TWO FEET OF FRESH SNOW
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STORY
SUMMARY: (NORTH LAKE TAHOE, California/Nevada) –
The storm door has opened in North Lake Tahoe and skiers and
snowboarders are rejoicing after the region received over two
feet of fresh snow since Thursday morning.
FOOTAGE
(2:12) INCLUDES:
Footage includes shots of residents and business owners shoveling,
snowblowing, and plowing the new snow, scenic shots. Also soundbites
(see below).
SOUNDBITES
(INCLUDED):
- Ryan McAuliffe, Resident, West Shore Lake Tahoe.
- Justin Broglio, Manager, Snowbomb.com, Tahoe City.
Suggested
copy to run with footage: North Lake Tahoe ski resorts
received over two feet of powder from a cold system that blew
through the region yesterday and last night, covering the area
with the much-welcomed white stuff. Local forecasters are predicting
a chance of flurries today and Saturday with mostly sunny skies
for Sunday.
Most
North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are in full swing, including Northstar-at-Tahoe,
Boreal Mountain Resort and
Mt. Rose; Squaw
Valley USA, Alpine Meadows
and Sugar Bowl re-open
tomorrow, Saturday. Diamond
Peak is scheduled to open December 13 and Homewood
Mountain Resort December 15.
Novice
skiers and snowboarders have the opportunity to learn at bargain
prices this weekend. The 8th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend,
scheduled for the December 8-9, costs $25 and includes an all-day
beginner lift ticket, group lesson and gear rental. Participants
should contact ski resorts for specific details.
Lake
Tahoe was recently ranked the number one destination booked
on Orbitz.com for travel this winter, up from its third place
ranking last year.
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.
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LOCATORS:
Taho City, North Lake Tahoe, CA.
Footage
provided by:
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Contact: Pettit Gilwee 530-583-2138
Pettit@PureTahoeNorth.com
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