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California ski resorts get long-awaited snow

By CARY ORDWAY

That noise you heard coming from California ski resorts is a collective sigh of relief coming from ski resort operators and lodging managers who finally are getting the snow they have been praying for all through the early winter. The winter storms have arrived, bringing a big boost in business from skiers and snowboarders who have been limited to man-made snow and fewer runs for most of the season.

Seattle and Portland have sent their record snowfall on down to Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain as well as other ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada. The big dump of snow comes after one of the driest Decembers on record.

The amount of terrain opened up for skiing and snowboarding varies from resort to resort, but higher elevation areas are seeing the most benefit from the snowfall. Prior to this the weather this season was so dry that false rumors were flying around that some resorts were closing for the entire year. Spokesmen for the ski resorts say that was wildly inaccurate and several resorts have kept skiers busy on hills covered with man-made snow. But there’s no question everyone is glad to see the real thing, and local lodgings are pulling out all the stops to make sure visitors come up and take advantage of the white stuff.

Lake Tahoe’s Resort at Squaw Creek, for example, is offering a winter fun package sure to interest those traveling with children this winter season. It includes accommodations, children’s welcome amenity on arrival, free ice skating and skate rentals, free sledding and a free 12-and-under child’s lift ticket to Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows. Prices start at $299 per night. Phone 800-327-3353 for details and restrictions.

For more specials in the Lake Tahoe area, go to Lake Tahoe specials.
VERTICAL CALIFORNIA
Let's face it – California is big enough to be two states. Maybe three or four, by Northeastern standards. So you know you're going to be doing some driving when you set out to see the state's many fascinating cities and tourist attractions.

It can be especially grueling plying the roadways between the cities and beaches in the south and such northern tourist attractions as San Francisco, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada and far northern attractions like Lake Shasta.

Welcome to Vertical California. This is CaliforniaWeekend.com's interactive travel planner designed to help you plan your trips up and down the Golden State. By using our informative yet simple maps, you'll be able to quickly find the best places to stop along the way, whether for sightseeing or to rest for the night. The maps are loaded with good information and direct links. You'll find all you need very quickly and with little effort.

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