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Ski Report – Heavenly has nearly a foot of the fresh stuff

The classic Tahoe dump is happening right now. It’s the kind of snowfall that will be recalled for years to come in a litany of tall tales that start with “Do you remember the snow of January 2010?”

A series of winter storms that began during the Martin Luther King holiday on January 17 delivered a couple of feet of snow to Lake Tahoe’s highest peaks and nearly a foot at lake level. But that’s just the beginning. As the week progresses, the storms are expected to become more ferocious, with colder temperatures and more precipitation. By Saturday, the Sierra crest will most likely have 10 feet of fresh snow. Forecasters are expecting this to be the most snow-producing series of storms the Sierra has seen in the last five years. It looks like El Niño is here to stay for the rest of January.

As of Tuesday, January 19, Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood, and Squaw Valley are reporting more than 20 inches of new snow. Sugar Bowl and Sierra-at-Tahoe are reporting 18 inches, and Heavenly has nearly a foot of the fresh stuff. So far this year the Tahoe resorts with the deepest snowpacks—all greater than 80 inches–are Alpine Meadows, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley, and Sugar Bowl.

The southern Sierra is enjoying the benefits of the same weather pattern. Mammoth Mountain reports 33 inches of new snow since the week began, and boasts a base of up to 90 inches. Nearby June Mountain has received a foot of fresh snow. The eastern Sierra above 7,000 feet is expected to have 5 to 7 feet of new snow by late Saturday.

The strongest weather is expected to arrive late today, with heavy precipitation and high winds carrying over into Thursday. After a break on Friday and Saturday, more snow is expected on Sunday.

Resorts are taking advantage of this gift from the skies by offering deals to intrepid skiers who are willing to make their way through the whiteout to the mountains. Kirkwood Resort is offering a “book two nights, get one night free” deal through January 28 . Sugar Bowl Resort has a midweek special rate at its historic snowbound lodge, accessible only by riding a mile-long gondola, as well as 25 percent off all two-night weekend stays. The locals’ favorite, Homewood Resort, is selling lift tickets Monday through Thursday.

Squaw Valley USA offers an outstanding deal for families: kids 12 and under ski for only every day. Adults who ski at Squaw more than a couple times per season–but not often enough to warrant buying a season pass–will want to join the resort’s Frequent Skier Club. Register online for and after you have purchased four all-day lift tickets, you get a fifth day of skiing free.

Northstar-at-Tahoe is encouraging skiers to stay longer and ski more with its quad pack lift tickets, enabling visitors to ski or ride any four days this season for less than per day. Northstar also has stay-and-ski packages for 8 per person, based on double occupancy in its studio condos (www.northstarattahoe.com). Intermediate to expert adult skiers and riders can also take advantage of free two-hour lessons every weekday at 1:30 p.m. (meet at the top of Northstar’s Comstock Express Chairlift).

Local businesses are also getting into the action. The hip Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee is offering an extended weekend deal–guests pay for two nights and get the third night free (www.cedarhousesporthotel.com). The Stanford Alpine Chalet has a midweek ski special Sunday to Thursday nights, with 20 percent off lodging and lift tickets to Alpine Meadows.

If you are driving to the Sierra, don’t forget to carry chains in your car, even if you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Chains can be made mandatory at any time at spots like Carson Pass summit, and the highway patrol will turn you away if you don’t have them. For up-to-date chain control and road information in California, visit www.dot.ca.gov. For information about Nevada roads.

And always make sure to call our travel experts at 1.800.SKIRESORTS (800.754.7376) for any resort info or travel-related questions.

Golf Resorts- 17 Premium Florida Golf Resorts!

You are probably aware that there are several superb golf resorts located in Florida. Actually, Florida boasts of so many fantastic resorts that you perhaps may find it difficult in choosing the one you wish to visit. In case you hail from Florida, then in all likelihood you have by now heard plenty about Florida golf resorts and may even have gone to one earlier. In case you come from outside Florida, then you may not be very much aware about Florida golf resorts. Fortunately, because Florida is a well-known tourist destination, there is ample information pertaining to where to find the finest golf resorts.

In case you are an avid golf lover and you wish to go on a wonderful golfing holiday and are keen on the Florida golf resorts, then the best thing would be for you to book a terrific holiday retreat in Florida and indulge in all the golfing action that you can delight in a golf holiday resort.

A few trendy Florida golf resorts are:

1. World Golf Village Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine

2. Admiral Lehigh Golf Resort and Spa in Lehigh Acres

3. Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami

4. Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando

5. Westin Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor

6. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Destin

7. Amelia Island Plantation Photo Tour

8. Bluewater Bay Resort in Niceville/Destin

9. Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach

10. Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach

11. Don Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes

12. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples

13. Omni Orlando Resort, situated at ChampionsGate

14. Mission Inn Golf Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills

15. Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Kissimmee

16. PGA Village in Port St. Lucie

17. PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens

You can get in touch with all of these above resort sites to discern which one close to you has terrific offers or one that is within walking distance of home or nearby to where you are put up. In case you wish to locate a resort that is near to the beach, not far from Orlando or any other holiday spot, then you can merge a family holiday destination with an enjoyable golf vacation in one. Alternatively, you can maybe even schedule a golf trip in case you are in Florida on business and simply desire some time off while there.

Florida has many more stunning golf resorts that you could delight in. Besides, you can take a look at some of the resort package deals, which will enable you to enjoy an absolute holiday in one. Moreover, you could take your family along and while you have a wonderful time on the golf course, your family can take pleasure in swimming and other marvelous Florida pursuits.

Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Offers Something for Everyone

Perhaps one of the best things about growing up as a Sandpoint Idaho native is being able to appreciate the beauty of the land and surroundings of such a wonderful place. The Sandpoint Idaho real estate I grew up around inspires and calms. Over the years, whenever I’ve lived away, I always long to return. It is home. There are: big beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers and creeks, evergreen trees and birch stands, wide vistas, hunting and fishing, and of course boating, swimming, and skiing. I remember lots of times crossing the long bridge, as I drove into town, seeing the sky for the first time; again. Recreation is never far and the communities are friendly and approachable. All in all, a nice combination of people and places makes Sandpoint Idaho real estate highly desirable.

Sandpoint sits quietly at the base of Schweitzer ski resort, and on the shores of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. It is a small town of almost seven thousand, with thousands more in the county. It wasn’t that many years ago when there were no street lights and all the roads in town were two-way. Now there’s one-way traffic and several traffic lights installed just to remind us that we do live in the modern world. Of course, Walmart, McDonalds, and other national chain stores have discovered the place and have become part of the landscape there. But that’s progress, right? At least now, families don’t have to travel to Spokane for all their shopping like we used to do if we wanted more than just the basics. But all this comes with a price; high to some, reasonable to others.

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who works in the Sandpoint Idaho real estate market, and was wondering how affordable the housing and land are now. Of course, affordability is a relative term. To some who have moved into the area from more lucrative parts of the country, the Sandpoint Idaho real estate market has been a plum to be picked. When you can sell an average house somewhere else for 0K or more and move to Sandpoint and buy a huge piece of property with a lake view or better for half that, life is pretty good, and the deals are a plenty.

That has changed just a bit over the past decade or so as prices have dramatically risen. The common working folk continue to live more simply and find their joy and satisfaction in life outside the commercial Sandpoint Idaho real estate market. They still enjoy the beach, picnics, art walks, the county fair, and other community events. Not everyone is caught up in the pursuit of riches, or judges the success of their life based on how much of the Sandpoint Idaho real estate market they own. I guess I’m in that category. I love Sandpoint for what it gives to me and my family more than for what I can take from it. And while Sandpoint Idaho real estate remains a desirable thing to purchase and own, for those who can, it also remains a desirable thing to appreciate and love even for those who can’t. Sandpoint Idaho real estate truly does offer something for everyone.