Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Development

Northstar Increases Access to Advanced Terrain with New Chairlift The new Martis Camp Express Lift (formerly Lookout Express) was installed this past summer, accessing more advanced terrain in the Lookout Mountain Area of Northstar-at-Tahoe. The high-speed quad is located inside the Martis Camp development at the base of Lookout Mountain and allows guests to reach the top of the mountain in six minutes. The new lift will allow Martis Camp property owners direct access from their homes to Northstar Resort, while creating new terrain for all Northstar skiers and riders.
A new intermediate trail named Washoe, terminating at the base of the new lift and featuring top-to-bottom snowmaking, has also been added. The Prosser, Stampede and Martis Trails were also extended into Martis Camp, with extended snowmaking added to Prosser and Martis. The upgrades were part of $15 million in renovations to the resort.
Guests to Northstar will also find more options on the dining front. Baxter’s Bistro and Lounge, set to open this December, will be operated by JJ Morgan and Mark Estee, the pair behind Truckee’s popular Moody’s Bistro and Lounge. Baxter’s will feature a lively, entertaining atmosphere paired with first-rate cuisine and live music from some of the country’s top jazz acts. The Village also welcomes the Chocolate Bar, serving appetizers, desserts, wine, spirits and signature Chocolate Bar cocktails, while the new Euro Gelato will offer gelato, ice cream, specialty chocolates, desserts and beverages.
Diamond Peak Base Lodge Expands and Upgrades The base lodge at Diamond Peak recently completed the first part of a two-phase upgrade. The $4-million renovation increased the floor space by 30,000 feet, or approximately 30 percent. Additions included new restrooms in the Loft Bar area, 300-square-foot banquet room for special events, an outside deck, expanded rental and repair shop, raised loft ceilings with skylights and heated paving stones on the upper deck.
Homewood Mountain Resort to Undergo Renovation JMA has even bigger plans for Homewood Mountain Resort, including a quaint pedestrian village, mid-mountain lodge, gondola and underground parking. The village, to be located at the north base, will house an ice cream shop, hardware store, market, 50-room hotel, spa and 40-condo complex. Also scheduled to be included are an ice rink, swimming pool and amphitheatre.
Alpine Meadows Bolsters Ski and Snowboard School Alpine Meadow’s ski and snowboard school will offer a variety of new lessons and programs this winter, including the Burton Learn-to-Ride (LTR) Center, which introduces newcomers to snowboarding on beginner- specific equipment. The Burton LTR program also teaches guests about snowboarding safety, fun lingo and terminology and gives tips on how to progress.
Alpine will also expand its popular kids’ program from two to four divisions, helping kids learn faster and giving parents more choices. The divisions will now include the Munchkins Camp for three and four- year-olds while five and six-year-olds can head to either the Grommet Camp for snowboarding or the Ripper Camp for skiing. The Mountaineer Camp will offer coaching for skiers and riders ages seven through 12.

Sugar Bowl to Build Olympic Training Course for Skier/Boarder-Cross Sugar Bowl recently unveiled plans to build and maintain the country's only season-long, event-specific training course for skier and boarder-cross athletes heading to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, when the two events will make their Olympic debut. Taking notes from the Utah Olympic Park's popularity with the general public, Sugar Bowl will allow all skiers and boarders to experience the Olympic-level course first-hand, with access to the run when professional training is not in session. The course is scheduled to open during the 2008/09 season as conditions permit.

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