A new baseball stadium is rising in Downtown Reno at the Truckee River redevelopment district, home to the Reno Aces, a Triple A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. With the first pitch set for April 2009, the team announced that season ticket packages are finally on sale.

Five different packages are available, ranging from $8 to $25 per game. Season ticket holders are guaranteed seats for all home dates during the 2009 season, including games on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.

For more information on the Reno Aces, including ballpark updates and ticket reservation information, log on to www.RenoAces.com or call 775-334-4700.

Also, check out the live Web cam to view progress of the ballpark construction.

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Last weekend’s snow in Reno-Tahoe reminded us of the reason for the season - skiing and boarding! Hopefully the early season flurries are indicative of a snowy winter ahead.

For regular, even semi-regular, skiers and boarders a season pass is a worthwhile investment. Here’s a breakdown of pass prices at local resorts (adult). Drop a few coins on a pass now … it will pay off when the big dumps come this winter!

• Alpine Meadows: $599-$1,074
• Boreal Mountain Resort: $199-$329
• Diamond Peak: $109-$567
• Donner Ski Ranch: $249
• Heavenly Lake Tahoe: $379
• Homewood Mountain Resort: $349-$499
• Kirkwood: $439-$569
• Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: $599
• Northstar-at-Tahoe: $299-$749
• Sierra-at-Tahoe: $299-$749
• Soda Springs: $199
• Squaw Valley USA: $1,889
• Sugar Bowl: $299-$839
• Tahoe Donner: $270

* Prices may reflect early season specials/online discounts.