The Heavenly Mountain ski patrol employee found dead Saturday was identified as Christopher John Nicholson, 36, a South Lake Tahoe resident. This was the second death at a Tahoe ski resort over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. On Friday morning (Jan. 18), one man was killed and another seriously injured following an avalanche at […]
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Heavenly employee killed in skiing accident
A Heavenly Mountain ski resort employee was involved in a serious skiing accident Saturday (Jan. 18), resulting in his death. This was the second death at a Lake Tahoe ski resort over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. On Friday morning, one man was killed and another seriously injured following an avalanche at the Alpine […]
Six Tahoe ski resorts open Thanksgiving
Thanks to three straight days of snow, six Tahoe ski resorts will be open for Thanksgiving Day. Following a mostly dry November with zero snowfall, Mother Nature has hit the Lake Tahoe region hard over the past three days. Many Tahoe ski resorts received more than a foot of snow by Wednesday (Nov. 27) morning […]
Will Heavenly open with powder day?
Following a delay due to unusually warm November weather, Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe will open Wednesday (Nov. 27) for the 2019-20 season. The opening of Heavenly Resort, which was originally set for Nov. 22, coincides with cold temperatures and snow that arrived Tuesday (Nov.26). Snow is in the forecast for the next […]
Skier found dead at Heavenly ski resort
A 62-year-old skier who went missing Monday at Heavenly Mountain ski resort was found dead Tuesday morning. The body of Brett Herrick of Seaside, Calif., near Monterey, was found around 10 a.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 19). His body was discovered by Heavenly Ski Patrol and a K9 search dog in a wooded area between the Comet and […]
Thumbs up for Ten Crows BBQ in Tahoe
So, you’re in South Lake Tahoe and just had a satisfying day at Heavenly ski resort or spent it at another of the many winter or summer Tahoe activity offerings. The big question now lingers: What’s the plan for dinner and a few cocktails? If you’re considering barbecue, we’ve got just the place for you […]
Hotel Becket offers convenient lodging in South Lake Tahoe
One of the prime lodging considerations when we’re visiting South Lake Tahoe is location. We’re not enamored with huge, inconvenient walks and also not a fan of getting snarled in traffic, which can happen frequently at this gorgeous vacation spot that attracts tons of tourists each year. If the preference is for low-key, traditional lodging, […]
Heavenly Mountain readies for Spring Loaded events
Spring skiing has arrived at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And Heavenly Mountain has a bunch of lively events scheduled for its annual Spring Loaded calendar. Like all Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Heavenly Mountain has received huge amounts of snow this season. To date, Heavenly has received 614 inches, which means conditions should be excellent for […]
Summer fun at Heavenly’s new Epic Discovery
Heavenly Mountain Resort is not just about snow sports any longer. Heavenly recently unveiled its new Epic Discovery summer activities program, which includes zip lines, mountain coasters and canopy tours. Heavenly Mountain Resort’s on-mountain summer experience, immerses families in activities that provide big-time thrills, guide them to explore and better understand their natural surroundings, and […]
Heavenly offering Forest Service Ski with a Ranger Program
Do you have an interest in the forest and would like some free education? Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe is offering a U.S. Forest Service Ski with a Ranger program that takes twice each week for the remainder of the ski season. Heavenly Mountain resumed its U.S. Forest Service Ski with a Ranger Program […]