**NEWS
PRODUCERS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS, WEB CONTENT EDITORS**
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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