The ski season remains approximately three months away, but the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe have already set their tentative dates for starting the 2022-23 season. Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California will target their opening for Friday, Nov. 18. Kirkwood Mountain has planned its tentative opening date for Friday, Dec. 2. The three Tahoe […]
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Heavenly extends summer season activities
Although the ski season remains months away, Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe is still offering plenty of activities. And many of the popular activities have been extended to after Labor Day. Heavenly recently announced it would be extending its summer weekend operations through Oct. 2. The resort originally planned to close summer operations […]
Heavenly readies for busy summer
With the 2021-2022 ski season concluded April 24, Heavenly Mountain Resort is turning its focus toward summer operations. The summer operations include preparing for a larger operational footprint starting in June, where the iconic Gondola is a focal point. High above the blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is spectacularly positioned with breathtaking views. Guests […]
Stormy April welcome sight for Tahoe ski resorts
Following three dismal months of snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts, April has become a blockbuster of a month when it comes to snowfall. One of three Tahoe ski resorts still open, Palisades Tahoe was reporting 28 inches of snow Friday morning over the past 24 hours and 58 inches for the week. Palisades now […]
Closing dates for Tahoe ski resorts
The curtain will soon begin coming down on the 2021-22 ski season for Tahoe ski resorts. Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of snow this season, the closing dates mentioned below are subject to change. Two Tahoe ski resorts – Diamond Peak, Tahoe Donner – have scheduled their closing date for Sunday, April […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood schedule spring events
Both Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts in Lake Tahoe have some upcoming, fun events prior to the 2021-22 season coming to a close. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is situated off Highway 88, 36 miles […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood extend ski season
Two Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly and Kirkwood – announced Monday (March 7) they would be extending their ski seasons. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is located off Highway 88, 36 miles from Heavenly. Kirkwood […]
More snow at Tahoe ski resorts
After no meaningful days of snowfall for nearly seven weeks in 2022, Tahoe ski resorts received two days of snow this week. There were 12 Tahoe ski resorts that received between 11-22 inches of snow from this week’s storm that hit the region Monday night and continued into Tuesday evening. SEE TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW […]
Rescue dogs a lost skier’s best friend
One trained rescue dog can make a huge difference regarding life and death at a ski resort. At many Tahoe ski resorts, some of the amazing rescue dogs were on display during the Ski California Safety Day on Saturday (Jan. 29). How valuable is a Ski Patrol rescue dog? A highly trained avalanche rescue dog […]
New Year’s skiing at Tahoe ski resorts
Severe weather conditions probably led to a somewhat miserable experience if you happened to be skiing or snowboarding around Christmas time at Tahoe ski resorts. But for those who have held out this holiday season for more ideal weather, the time has arrived. Awaiting at Tahoe ski resorts are record December snow totals (212 inches), […]