Tahoe Ski World

skiing in Lake Tahoe

Jeffrey Weidel

Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows add additional terrain for holiday skiing

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More snow in the Lake Tahoe region earlier this week means one primary thing to skiers and snowboarders – more available terrain! Both Squaw Valley ski resort and Alpine Meadows ski resort opened expanded terrain this weekend with the addition of Shirley Lake Express at Squaw Valley, and Hot Wheels Chairlift at Alpine Meadows. Shirley […]

Ritz-Carlton unveils new barbecue restaurant at Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe

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For skiers and snowboarders who enjoy their barbecue, there’s now a place to eat it during a visit to Northstar California. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will open a new slope-side BBQ-themed outdoor restaurant today (Dec. 20). The grand opening includes food and drink specials from 3-6 p.m. The new restaurant is located on the back […]

Historical origin of 354 U.S. ski resorts

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Ever wonder how long your favorite ski resort in the United States has been in existence? Skiing had its U.S. start in 1915 at a Colorado resort that is fairly obscure these days. Howelsen Hill Ski Area is located across the YampaRiver from downtown Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill still exists, but most people headed for a […]

All Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts now open; skiers, riders enjoying Squaw’s Mountain Run

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Another snow storm is definitely on the Christmas wish list, but the good news in Lake Tahoe is all 14 of its ski resorts are now open. The available terrain for skiing and snowboarding at Lake Tahoe ski resorts is still not close to being optimal at any one resort, but a sizable snow storm […]

Vail Resorts properties – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – offering good early-season terrain for skiing, riding

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Last week’s winter storm dumped up to 3 feet of fresh natural snow at the Vail Resorts properties in Lake Tahoe. The Vail Resorts properties – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – all have considerable terrain available for skiers and snowboarders who are looking to ski now and through the holiday season. […]

Tahoe Donner ski resort opens today (Dec. 14); all 14 Lake Tahoe ski resorts now open for 2013-14 season

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With snow on its hill and cold weather remaining a constant, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opened today (Dec. 14) for the 2013-14 season. Early-season conditions are always a good time to learn. And Tahoe Donner ski resort has a good learning area for newcomers to skiing and snowboarding. The resort will have lessons available […]

Northern California’s Bear Valley ski resort opens today (Dec. 14) with discounted $39 lift tickets

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Bear Valley ski resort is yet one more Northern California resort that has enough snow to kick off its season for skiers and snowboarders. Bear Valley ski resort opened today (Dec. 14) and did so with a nice deal for its inaugural weekend – $39 for adult and teen lift tickets the first two days. […]

Alpine Meadows ski resort opens with special $59 lift tickets; all Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts open by this weekend

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Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe will open for the season today. And it opens with a deal – $59 lift tickets! Alpine Meadows ski resort will have five lifts and seven groomed trails open today (Dec. 13) with skiing and snowboarding top to bottom at the resort off Highway 89 in Truckee. When […]

Board your beloved pet in Lake Tahoe at Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge; grooming available as well

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While there are Lake Tahoe lodging facilities that welcome pet stays, there are also plenty of places that force one to leave your beloved dog or cat at home. For people looking for a location to board their pet for a day, several days, or an entire week when visiting North Lake Tahoe, the Truckee-Tahoe Pet […]