Powderhound Report, March 5, 2008
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Spring has almost sprung!

New snow is possible Monday, but for now, it's time to get out and enjoy that glorious almost-spring skiing. There's corn snow all over the place, and with many of our resorts reporting upwards of 12' bases, we could well be skiing into May!

Now's the time to look for early spring deals, too. We've got a nice roundup of what area resorts are offering as we enter the warmer ski season; make sure you check back often as we'll update the deals found here with new goodies.

Snowfest! continues this weekend, with Pete n' Peter's Fastest Cocktail Server Contest, Tricycle Races, Java Hut "Winter Dodgeball Tournament," the Tahoe Biltmore presents a "Toga Party" and tons of other events going on through March 9.
Check out our complete list of all Snowfest! events to stay in the loop.

We've only got a couple more issues of Powderhound left this season, so if you haven't entered your dog in our contest, you better get a move on! Time to win that $100 Petco gift certificate is running out. See the contest at the bottom of the newsletter to see how to enter.

-- From the Powderhound

Dog sledding: winter fun for the whole family

by Wendy Lautner, tahoe.com

If finding an activity the whole family can enjoy is a priority, dog sledding should top the list. Youngsters enjoy petting the friendly, furry pups and the rush of the sled over the snow; Mom and Dad can sit back and enjoy the scenery without worry of a wipeout and for folks with disabilities or physical limitations the activity is simply stress-free; just lie back and let the dogs do the work.

Brian Maas, snowboarder turned passionate musher, has owned Wilderness Adventures, LLC with his wife, Deanne, for the past 10 years. Brian leads daily trips at the Resort at Squaw Creek during the winter months while Deanne runs the office and reservations. Every hour, Brian and his expert guides pick up groups of two to four people.

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This week's Powderhound winner is ...

This week's Powderhound winner is Sierra... but not last week's Sierra! This pup loves to play catch, even if it's snow! Poppinga's sent in this photo of their snow-munching mutt, and for that, they win this week's Powderhound T-shirt and are now entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco gift certificate! Congratulations!

Your furry best friend could win a Petco gift certificate! Send us a photo of your snow dog, and look for it the following week at our Powderhound Gallery. Each week, our staff will pick one lucky participant to win a Powderhound Report T-shirt. That winner will have their dog featured in that week's issue of the Powderhound Report, and will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco certificate. Submit your photo here, (don't forget to include your name in the caption!) and we'll notify you if you're a winner! We can't wait to see your Powderhound! Good luck!



Video of the week
Snowfest! 2008 continues

There's still one week of Snowfest! to go. Check out the schedule of wild and wacky events, plus find photo galleries and video of the mayhem already had at Snowfest! 2008.

Click here to watch!





Coming April 1, a brand new tahoe.com, just for you!

Mark your calendar, because in just a few weeks tahoe.com will unveil a brand new look. Designed to highlight the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the new site will have many interactive features to help you plan a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the most beautiful destination on Earth. We can help you buy plane tickets and book hotel rooms, but also so much more. Search for the perfect restaurant, or an out-of-the-way nightclub; find a hiking destination just right for you, or pick the beach of your dreams ... we have it all! Once you find everything you want to do, save it to your personal mytahoe itinerary, which you can print and refer to all during your stay. Check out photos other users have shared, read reviews from people who've eaten, played and stayed where you're considering! Check out the new tahoe.com on April 1!


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Ski Resort
Review Guide


Where to ski? What a blissful dilemma to be faced with! In the Lake Tahoe area, there are more than a dozen resorts vying for your skiing and snowboard pleasure. Heck, half of them want you to come snowshoeing and cross country skiing, not to mention sledding, ice skating ... well, you get the picture. You can find all of our preview/reviews at tahoe.com/SKIRESORTS.


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