Winter Returns to Lake Tahoe: Snow Storm to Hit Tahoe on Friday Night

-Heavenly and Northstar anticipate multiple feet of snow by Monday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.

Jan. 20, 2012

/PRNewswire/ -- With the forecast calling for multiple feet of snow in the Lake Tahoe area between Friday and Monday, Heavenly and Northstar are preparing for the most significant storm to hit the region this season. Thanks to the snowmaking crews at both Vail Resorts-owned resorts, Heavenly and Northstar have been able to open a combined 38 lifts, 59 trails and more than 30 miles of terrain so far this season. The anticipated snowfall will only increase a snow base that is already 18-24" and improve on the best conditions in Tahoe.

LIVE SATELLITE UPLINK -SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.

SATELLITE COORDINATES:

Jan. 21, 2012	Eastern Time Frame: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST
	Pacific Time Frame: 7:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m. PST

Galaxy 17 Transponder: 20 Slot A, 9 MHz

Uplink frequency: 14386.5 H

Downlink Frequency: 12086.5 V

Symbol Rate: 6.1113

Data Rate: 8.448

FEC 3/4

Uplink provider: PACSAT, Anthony Cochrane, [phone]

To schedule a live interview with Heavenly General Manager Pete Sonntag and/or Director of Communication Russ Pecoraro, please contact RussPecoraro or Sally Gunter. Live footage of the storm, as well as skiers and snowboarders skiing down World Cup run, will be available during the time frames.

Media Contacts:	Russ Pecoraro, Heavenly, [phone], [e-mail]
	Sally Gunter, Heavenly, [phone], [e-mail]
	Jessica VanPernis, Northstar, [phone], [e-mail]

SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc.