Apparently Christmas is still taking place at Homewood Mountain Resort. Homewood ski resort has a little power stash that the north Lake Tahoe resort will unveil Friday (Dec. 27). Homewood ski resort will open four powder-filled previously unopened north-facing runs to the public. Homewood is located off Highway 89. Powder stash off the Ellis chair […]
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to add terrain for the holidays
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to open more terrain in preparation for the Christmas holidays. Mt. Rose ski resort has six lifts operating for skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose ski resort has also opened the Pondo terrain park, accessed from the Ponderosa lift. Mt. Rose ski resort is located off Mt. Rose […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe offering affordable ski, snowboard lessons
It’s the start of another ski season. And for many people wanting to learn how to ski or snowboard, lessons are the way to go. Sugar Bowl ski resort is currently offering a deal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. They can learn to ski and ride all season at Sugar Bowl Resort with […]
Ski with Olympian Jonny Moseley this weekend at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
Former Olympic gold medal skier Jonny Moseley will be skiing throughout the Christmas holidays at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts. And the cool thing is the public is welcome to make a few turns with the California-born skier – for free. Ski & Ride with Jonny Moseley is free. However, a lift […]
Shaun White settles for third place at slopestyle event at Copper Mountain
Shaun White took one more step closer to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team in slopestyle, taking third place on Sunday at CopperMountain. White, who trains out of Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe, placed third behind Norwegian winner Staale Sandbech. Sandbech scored 97.00 points in his second of two runs. White is slated […]
Northstar, Homewood add new terrain for skiing, snowboarding
Some additional snow made all the difference for two of Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts this week – Homewood Mountain and Northstar California. Both North Lake Tahoe ski resorts added terrain for skiing and snowboarding following a snow that added as much as 6 inches to the base totals of some Tahoe resorts. Northstar will have […]
Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe opens more terrain for skiing, snowboarding
The Christmas holidays are creeping closer. And with the crowds beginning to gather this weekend in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort has decided to open additional terrain for skiing and snowboarding. Heavenly ski resort opened the California side of the resort today (Dec. 21). Among the new terrain available is: Ridge Run Patsy’s, Maggie’s […]
Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows add additional terrain for holiday skiing
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
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
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 […]