SKSKIERIER NNEWSEWS •• TAHOE SOUTH NEWS & INFO DECEMBER-JANUARY, 2020 • A • 11 TAHOE SOUTH NEWS & INFO Updated daily • www.skiernews.com TAHOE SOUTH RESORTS ROLL OUT NEW MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES; CSOELUTHEB LAKERIT TAHOE,Y CA/NVDININ – Winter arrivesG in anTahoe dTahoeSOC AdventurIALes and NevadaLY Adventures,CONSC with snowmobileIOUS TRTravelAVEL in the snow can beINITIA stress-free whenTIVE car-free thisS win- with mountain tech to breeze through lift lines, new ways to operations in Hope Valley and summer ATV and Razor tours on ter. Non-stop air service into Reno/Tahoe International Airport recreate in the snow, a “hot” new celebrity restaurant, as well as the historic and renowned Rubicon Trail in Calif. and Pine has made a winter getaway to Tahoe even more convenient with environmental opportunities for travelers to support the desti- Mountain located in Minden, Nev. Winter guests will have 130 daily flights from destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, nation. access to guided snowmobile tours at the resort’s current loca- Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Ski, Après, Repeat tion on Spooner Summit and also in Hope Valley while expand- Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Oakland, Phoenix, ing the legacy of former owners, Ari and Tina Makinen. Tours Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Heavenly Mountain Resort is one of three ski resorts in include transportation to and from each location. and Seattle. For more info, please log on to North America to span across two states or two Canadian Hell’s Kitchen www.renoairport.com provinces. It has plenty of only-in-Tahoe experiences, includ- ing photo opportunities at both on-mountain “Welcome to Things are heating up at Harveys Lake Tahoe with the open- From the airport’s baggage claim, South Tahoe Airporter California” and “Welcome to Nevada” signs. For the second ing of celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restau- offers round-trip motor coach service for travelers opting for a season, Helly Hansen Après Tracks allows guests of Heavenly rant in late 2019. Based on the hit FOX reality show, Hell’s car-free vacation. The 70-minute shuttle is non-stop to South lodging properties Gondola Vista, Lakeland Village and Kitchen will include design and menu elements from the show. Tahoe, and then frequents the major Stateline resorts. Zalanta Resort to ski a run with Heavenly Ski Patrollers after The restaurant is currently taking reservations for 2020 and will http://southtahoeairporter.com They have a new luxury option the resort closes on Sunday evenings. An exclusive après event be located in the historic Sage Room at Harveys. The Sage for guests with custom door-to-door service: https://southta- at Lakeview Lodge follows with a complimentary beverage and Room Steakhouse, which has been a landmark since its open- hoeairporter.com/door-to-door-private-service/ appetizers. Spring Loaded returns in March with a multi week ing in 1947, is moving to the resort’s 19th floor to offer diners Those traveling with ski and snowboard equipment can uti- celebration of winter and spring, including Pink Heavenly, a dramatic views of Lake Tahoe as well as expanded seating lize UberSKI, now operating in the South Shore area. UberSKI weekend of cancer awareness events both on and off the slopes. opportunities. allows riders to request vehicles equipped with a ski rack or Sustainable Travel Options Kirkwood Mountain Resort maintains its reputation as a truck bed for convenient transportation. Designed with Visit Widget, Tahoe South launched a free pure mountain escape for families and adventurers, alike. The Tahoe South has committed to Pledge for the Wild, an initia- Timber Creek Family Learning Zone with enhanced natural ter- interactive trip planning app complete with navigation routes, tive to encourage guests to open their hearts and wallets in sup- tailored notifications, tours, events as well as where to stay, rain helps build confidence and skills; and for the avid adven- port of outdoor places including other mountain communities – turer there is Expedition: Kirkwood, an advanced backcountry play and dine. Downloads available for Apple and Android Bend, Bozeman, Flagstaff, and Steamboat. With travelers fre- users: https://tahoesouth.com/app/ experience. New this season, Kirkwood is bringing snow-ready quently seeking sustainable tourism and responsible recreation, fat bikes to 37 miles of groomed trails at Kirkwood’s Cross Pledge for the Wild provides opportunities to support the desti- For real time updates on events, promotions, packages, con- Country and Snowshoe Center. Three interconnected trail sys- nation while on vacation, including options of donating $1 per ditions and events in Tahoe South, The Lake Tahoe Visitors tems in Alpine Valley are open to all ability levels. hour when recreating. Donations can be made by texting Authority is on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TahoeSouth or Vail Resorts continues its commitment to EpicPromise, a WILD4TAHOE to 44-321, or at www.tahoefund.org. Tahoe Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TahoeSouth corporate-wide charitable program, through the 2019-20 sea- South, the area’s Visitors Authority, selected Tahoe Fund’s new Please find them on YouTube: www.youtube.com/LTVA, son, with efforts to reduce energy and waste at Heavenly and Environmental Venture Trust as the recipient. Similar to a tra- Instagram: www.instagram.com/tahoesouth and use Kirkwood Mountain Resorts. Last season Vail Resorts donated ditional venture capital fund, it will provide seed funding for a #TahoeSouth to share posts. For Tahoe South information $1.9 million in grants to 93 Lake Tahoe organizations. variety of early-stage environmental projects to benefit Lake please call:1-800-288-2463 or log on to www.tahoesouth.com Sierra-at-Tahoe is enhancing its guest experience with new Tahoe. The first investment is a UV Light Pilot Project that ana- Please view, read and share this page at: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for quicker lyzes the use of UV light to treat invasive aquatic weeds, a www.skiernews.com/Jan2020-TahoeSouth.pdf access at all entry lifts. The resort will no longer provide paper threat to the lake clarity. About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority lift tickets or require guests to show a pass every lap, as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is also collaborating with Designated “America’s Best Lake” by USA TODAY readers (2012), RFID technology will be embedded into all tickets and passes Kind Traveler, the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel Tahoe South combines the distinctive appeal of two worlds: spectacu- for the 2019-20 season. Sierra-at-Tahoe unlimited season booking and education platform to promote sustainable travel. lar natural beauty and a modern tourism destination. Tahoe’s timeless passholders receive a free membership to the Powder Alliance, Through the site, with a $10 nightly donation to Take Care splendor and an emerging economic diversity toward health and well- a group of 19 independent ski resorts throughout the world, Tahoe, travelers can access exclusive rates to a curated list of ness, green business practices and sustainability continue to define its with three days of riding at each of these resorts. Snowplay hotels. For information on participating properties and how inimitable personality. For information about lodging, recreation and travelers can #TravelKindly to South Lake Tahoe, visit family packages at Tahoe South, call 1-800-288-2463 or log onto Aramark’s Zephyr Cove Resort officially acquired Lake http://www.kindtraveler.com. www.TahoeSouth.com Ten Crows Restaurant HOTSOUTHEL LAKE TBECKEAHOE, CA – HotelT BecketHAS is a placeM thatODERNGondola are acrossA theMENITIES street from the hotel. They arean the placed a GREAT RESTAURANT brings the best of South Lake Tahoe together as one. Just steps to go for the latest trends in food, fashion and fun. Experience After a day of adventures in the mountains, visit Ten Crows from the Heavenly Village gondola and close to downtown Lake Tahoe’s best shopping venue with local and national Restaurant serving southern barbecue based on Alabama Fire nightlife, it is central to some of the world’s greatest outdoor brands, popular restaurants, and an eight-plex cinema. Pit cooking featuring local craft beers in a fun, animated setting. activity, from lakeshore to mountaintop. The Becket is born out The Accommodations Throughout the winter, special après ski offerings are available. Corporate Meeting Space of the union of two distinct, boutique hotel properties. For busi- All guest rooms at Hotel Becket offer a warm sense of home. ness or pleasure, or both, this is the finest in true Tahoe Style. The Location and feature handcrafted architectural details such as recycled Hotel Becket also offers approximately 1,000 square feet of barn wood doors, as well as custom artwork. Contemporary group and meeting space with multi-function breakout rooms. Hotel Becket is conveniently located across the street from rooms also have a warm color palette with a pop of color that Executive and corporate groups will be able to participate in a Heavenly Village for access to more than 4,800 acres of excel- was inspired by the vibrancy of South Lake Tahoe. Luxurious unique set of breakout programs and activities specially lent skiing and snowboarding. The scenic shoreline and crystal Tempur-Pedic beds are highlighted by custom-designed head- designed for the hotel that draw from the surrounding environ- clear water of Lake Tahoe, where guests have entry to a private boards and nightstands. ment to inspire creativity. beach, is a short walk from the hotel. In contrast, the rustic accommodations are designed to eco- You can log on to their website via an easily found link on The casino nightlife of Nevada is two blocks away for gam- friendly standards, creating a unique juxtaposition to the con- www.skiernews.com/LodgingWest.htm ing and live entertainment by major performers.