Winter is still more than 10 weeks away, but a hint of it arrived Sunday evening and lasted into Monday morning at various Tahoe ski resorts. With a goal of becoming the first Tahoe ski resort and perhaps one of the first in the country to open for the 2026-27 season, Mt. Rose ski resort […]
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What’s new Diamond Peak ski resort?
The celebrating will continue this season at Diamond Peak ski resort. Last winter, for its 60th season of operations, Diamond Peak celebrated with commemorative events, nostalgic gear giveaways, $60 lift tickets and more. And this year, given the official November 2026 anniversary date, the resort is in celebration mode again with its “Diamond” anniversary doing […]
What’s new this season at California ski resorts?
As the winter season nears, Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada have made significant investments in lifts and other on-mountain infrastructure, facilities, refreshed and affordable lesson programs, and new and returning events. Ski California has been accurately predicting snowfall for ski areas in California and Nevada for two decades and are a great […]
What’s new this season at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort
Venerable Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in South Lake Tahoe has been working hard this summer in preparation of making its 80th winter season a special one. This season marks eight decades since brothers Ray and Floyd Barrett first spun lifts in 1946 at Sierra Ski Ranch, and the start of an exciting new chapter for the […]
What’s new this season at Mt. Rose ski resort?
An offseason goal for Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe was making the mountain experience easier and more convenient for skiers and riders. Mt. Rose has invested nearly $2 million in advance of the upcoming 2026-27 winter season in infrastructure and facilities improvements with a goal of enhancing the guest experience. “Our team’s excitement […]
Don’t underestimate importance of winter tires
If the plan this winter is frequently driving to the Lake Tahoe region for skiing or even just a short visit, one item often overlooked is tires. Driving in colder months can bring significant challenges and drivers should equip their vehicles with the right accessories. One of the most important is tires. Winter tires ensure […]
What’s new this ski season at Palisades Tahoe
Ski season isn’t right around the corner. But it’s not far away. Like all Tahoe ski resorts, Palisades Tahoe is preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season and has been working on improvements – on and off the mountain – in the summer months. Palisades Tahoe is hoping to begin the season on Wednesday, Nov. 25, weather and conditions permitting. Last ski […]
Will El Niño snowfall allow Tahoe ski resorts to open early?
It’s not too early to begin thinking about the upcoming 2026-27 ski season. Many Tahoe ski resorts have been contemplating the topic, with several pinpointing a planned season-opening date. However, as always, Mother Nature will play a huge role in deciding just when skiers and riders can actually start heading down their favorite slopes. It’s […]
Sugar Bowl gondola continues to evolve
Nearly nine decades ago, getting to the slopes at picturesque Sugar Bowl ski resort was quite an ordeal. Skiers and their somewhat primitive gear were hauled into the resort on tractor-pulled or horse-drawn sleds/sleighs in the inaugural 1939 season at Sugar Bowl, then one of only three ski resorts in the undeveloped Lake Tahoe region. […]
Brews, Jazz & Funk takes place Saturday at Palisades Village
One of the summer’s most anticipated annual events takes place this weekend at Palisades Tahoe. The Village at Palisades Tahoe will be the sight of the 25th anniversary Brews, Jazz & Funk on Saturday, Aug. 8. The celebratory event at Palisades Tahoe is open to the public and their dogs. It takes place from noon […]