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Captain Phil

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

It seems like just yesterday that Phil was making fun of Tahoe Ted for riding a “rice rocket” and not a Harley.

Phil was a good friend of the 968 Park Hotel. When he would come up he’d always be excited to get “his” room which we unofficially call the “Captain Phil Suite.” That was actually Phil’s idea.

We’ll miss the drinks, the gambling and late nights but will cherish the memories. We especially want to wish Phil’s family and  friends our absolute best. We hang our heads as we raise our glasses.

-Chris

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X-Dance

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

We are out in Utah bouncing between Sundance, Park City and Salt Lake City.X-Dance  http://www.x-dance.com/ is the extreme sports version of the Sundance Film Festival. 968 Park Hotel is a sponsor of the event and will be presenting the “green award” to the greenest film maker. The winner will be announced tonight.

Our next step is to bring X-Dance to Tahoe. I’ll keep you updated on the details.

P.S. The snow here is great but I keep hearing Tahoe has been getting a foot everyday!

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MC Hammer in Tahoe!

Monday, January 4th, 2010

This will certainly prove to be the best, worst show in Tahoe in a long time. Maybe Vanilla Ice will make a surprise guest appearance.

For your tickets and more info visit https://www.harrahslaketahoe.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=TAH&detailName=m-c-hammer-detail&eventTitle=M+C+Hammer

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4 ROOMS LEFT FOR NEW YEARS EVE!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Lake Tahoe is almost completely sold out of rooms for New Years Eve. We just had a last minute cancellation and now have 4 rooms left. These are not going to last long so call us right away! (877) 544-0968.

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Wax up your gear!

Friday, November 27th, 2009

4 to 8 inches of snow tonight! It’ll be tapering down by 4am so the roads will be clear by morning. Be sure to check the ”Current Road Conditions” link on our contacts page. http://www.968parkhotel.com/contact.php

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Dumping

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The weather said something about 2-4 inches. Well been there, done that already; and that’s a lake level. I’m still trying to figure out how Heavenly got it to dump for their opening day. I know they have the west coast’s largest snowmaking system but really?

It is supposed to stop snowing around 2AM so the roads should be ready for you when you wake up.  Visit http://www.968parkhotel.com/contact.php and click on the “Current Road Conditions” link and you will see a live map of road controls. All the roads are still open.

So come on up and get your carve on at Heavenly then walk over to the hotel and get 50% off a room night.

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Heavenly to open the 20th.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Heavenly is going to be open November 20th. Well that the official rumor. They won’t open on a thin strip of snow. It needs to be treeline to treeline, mid-winter like conditions. That’s a good thing, you can leave the rock skis at home and expect great skiing and riding. As Heavenly has the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system you can be sure the best early conditions will be here. For those of you how don’t already know, the Heavenly Gondola is closer to our hotel than most of Heavenly’s parking is to their own lifts.

We are still 50% off. So ski and stay for less, 50% less. See ya sooner than later…

Check out more by visiting http://blog.skiheavenly.com/2009/11/10/snowmaking-update/

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Fall Fun in Tahoe with SoarNV Glider Ride.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

A glider ride is an amazing way to see Tahoe. It starts with SoaringNV in Minden, NV, located about 25 minutes from 968 Park Hotel. Climb into the glider and feel the rush of taking off toward the Sierra Nevada Mountains as you are pulled bu the tow plane. The pilot will point out Genoa, Nevada’s first town. Heavenly Ski Resort and Carson City. Highlights of gold aspen accent the valley’s all over the mountains. You will crest the mountains and there is big blue Lake Tahoe! I’ve seen Lake Tahoe from the water, the beach, the mountains, the ski resorts and although they are all amazing, but nothing beats the view from the glider.

I could see every trail at Heavenly and was picking out my ski lines for this winter! We could see 968 Park Hotel, Emerald Bay, Falling leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac and the Caribbean like blue colors of the lake.

We were released from the tow plane and floated over the mountains for another 20 minutes. On our way back we asked for the “eRide”… The glider pilot drove us down hard and it felt like we were weightless. Then a hard up turn. You could feel the G-Force pulling you down into your seat. Then the finally earth, sky, earth… yup a full back flip. Let em tell you, after that any amusement park ride is going to just seem silly.

Unfortunately it was time to land. We landed smoother than any commercial jet I’ve ever been on. Of course lots of pictures and believe it or not, my lunch stayed put the whole time!

I’m convinced that when you come to Tahoe, you should go on a glider ride first. It helps you get oriented, appreciate the enormity of the lake and it can be a relaxing or exhilarating, you get to decide. Plus it cost about the same as a day of skiing for two and way less then a night of gambling…

Visit www.soaringNV.com and use promo code “968Park” and you will get $20 off of your flight.

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Warm Weather for Tahoe This Weekend.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

With sunny and 70 degree weather forecasted for this weekend it will be a prefect time to checkout a Tahoe Fall! Perfect for hiking Mt. Tallac, seeing the salmon spawning in Taylor Creek, viewing the aspen leaves in full color or a glider ride over the lake with SoaringNV. Use promo code “968Park” to save $20 on your glider ride.

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968 Park Hotel makes our Television Debut

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Todd Stanley, Emmy award winning producer of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” stopped by with the camera crew to make 968 Park Hotel a subject for his new travel show. Focusing on the culture and life of the Sierra and Foothills, his newest project “Experience El Dorado” will prove to have the same dynamic production as the “Deadliest Catch”.
 
You might recognize the show’s host Cory Tapia as the announcer at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics or as the stadium voice for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders. He was here with the “Deadliest Catch” camera team for a full two days of filming the episode.
 
The day before the Red Carpet TV premier, Cory, Todd and Phil Harris, captain of the Cornelia Marie stopped by for an evening of R & R at 968 Park Hotel and fun at the casinos that evening. While playing Black Jack at Harvey’s casino our dealer asked me about the hotel. I said, “I think its pretty good.” Captain Phil interrupted adding, “No, it’s really nice.”
Watch the full episode by visiting, www.experienceeldorado.com.

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