April Snow Showers Freshen Lake Tahoe Slopes, Extend Epic Ski Season into May

Spring Party Scene in Full Effect at Lake Tahoe Featuring Poolside Events, Pond Skimming Contests, Snow Volleyball, Ice Bars and Live Music

Lake Tahoe, CA & NV (Apr. 8, 2009) - Snow is back in the forecast for Lake Tahoe with the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts currently being freshened up by snowfall from storms arriving just in time for Easter weekend. Skiers and snowboarders continue to benefit from timely storm systems this season that have brought welcomed powder and winter conditions leading into nearly every holiday period. Thanks to the deep snowpack, numerous Ski Lake Tahoe resorts will once again keep their lifts turning into the month of May, offering top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding later than most of America's major winter destinations.
 
The current snowfall adds to the already impressive snow conditions in the Sierra with Lake Tahoe resorts reporting some of the deepest base depths in the entire country. Lake Tahoe's spring skiing and snowboarding experience is legendary thanks to routinely great snow conditions, bluebird skies and non-stop fun. Guests enjoy comfortable temperatures on the slopes, the famous seasonal "corn" skiing, extended daily resort operating hours and other spring activities totally unique to the Tahoe spring experience like water sports and golf. It's not uncommon in Lake Tahoe for morning skiing or snowboarding to be followed by afternoon golf or wakeboarding on Lake Tahoe.
 
In addition to incredible skiing and snowboarding conditions, the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are currently in the midst of their annual spring celebrations consisting of anything ranging from poolside parties to pond-skimming contests, cook-offs, snow volleyball, outdoor ice bars and snow beach barbecues. For activities off the slopes, Lake Tahoe boasts an endless variety of 24/7 nightlife and entertainment options including live music, nightclubs, casinos, world-class dining, art galleries, shopping and sunset cruises.
 
Destination travelers headed to Lake Tahoe can take advantage of the most affordable ski/stay packages in the entire country with rates starting as low as $59 per person. Spring season passes are also an incomparable value for guests planning extended visits to the region with prices as low as $99 valid for unlimited skiing and snowboarding the remainder of the 2008-09 season. Ski Lake Tahoe resorts have also announced 2009-10 season pass rates including unprecedented discounts, pricing rollbacks, multiple mountains accessible under one pass and a multitude of other additional savings for purchases made prior to the end of this season.

For snow conditions, some of the best ski deals available and to book travel, please visit www.skilaketahoe.com. Additionally, contact each of the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts below:
 
Alpine Meadows - www.skialpine.com - 530.583.4232
Heavenly Mountain Resort - www.skiheavenly.com - 1.800.HEAVENLY
Kirkwood Mountain Resort - www.kirkwood.com - 209.258.6000
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe - www.skirose.com - 800.SKI.ROSE
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort - www.northstarattahoe.com - 800.GO.NORTH
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort - www.sierraattahoe.com - 530.659.7453         
Squaw Valley USA - www.squaw.com - 530.583.6985 

About Ski Lake Tahoe
Surrounding North America's largest alpine lake, the seven resorts that make up Ski Lake Tahoe are Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Squaw Valley USA. Lake Tahoe boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, and the region has some of the highest annual snowfall amounts in North America. The seven resorts, all offering unparalleled scenic vistas of panoramic mountain and lake views, are located less than an hour from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. For further information and to directly book travel, lodging and transportation for Ski Lake Tahoe resorts and its travel partners, visit www.skilaketahoe.com.  

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