Start Haus Ski News - April 5

Welcome to the Start Haus’ Tahoe Ski News blog! Find out about our latest ski sales and deals, what's going on in Tahoe ski racing, what the wax calls are for the weekend, and more.

Some of our favorite POC pros hanging out at the Start Haus (Forrest Peterson, Marco Sullivan, Travis Ganong and Bryce Bennett).

Send your race, ski event or results to website@starthaus.com. with the headline: Tahoe Ski News to get them listed here each week.

Shop News

The biggest thing going on right now is our crazy ski sale! We've got skis as low as $99 for junior skis and $299 for adult skis! Those crazy prices mean they're going crazy fast - almost half went in the first 2 days, so don't miss out. Shop here.

We're also ramping up for summer with Stand Up Paddle Boards from Boga, Werner Paddles, PFDs from Kokatat, and more - swing by to see what we're selling and renting and start making plans for a great summer on Tahoe or Donner, or take a look here.

Tahoe Ski Race News

In Far West Skiing, U14 Championships are underway at Sugar Bowl (April 4-7) with Slalom, GS, SG and PL events on tap. SR, U21, U18 and U16 head to Heavenly on April 8 and 9 for Far West Finals - Open. Far West Racing Association Championships are at Alpine Meadows this weekend.

Wax Calls

Start with Dominator Wax Anti Stat Warm Old Snow, rub down dry, then apply Dominator Race Zoom Old Snow or any equivalent Red wax from HOLMENKOL, Swix, Toko, or Dominator. Bring Dominator Butter rub on for second run if water is perking through the snow.

Tahoe Ski Resort News

Red Bull Schlittentag, courtesy of Alpine Meadows.

Alpine Meadows hosts the all-out crazy Red Bull Schlittentag Saturday, Squaw Valley hosts the USA Far West Sports Ability Challenge today, Northstar hosts their pond skim Sunday, andHomewood celebrates the end of the season this weekend.