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Tahoe ski resorts: Keep your weed at home


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By Jenny Kane, Reno Gazette-Journal

Ski resorts in Nevada and California say that they are plenty prepared for stoners on the slopes because, frankly, it’s not a new problem. 

“It really shouldn’t change much of anything. Legalizing marijuana is not an invitation to come to the ski resort and smoke marijuana,” said Michael Reitzell, spokesman for California Ski Industry Association. “For some reason, people think outdoors sports are different than other sports. Would you smoke pot and play basketball or any other sport where you could really injure yourself if you weren’t sharp?

“You can take breaks, you can hang out, and maybe it has something to do with après-ski. It can wait.” 

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