Even though the stormy weather this week has brought as much rain as it has snow in the Lake Tahoe region, five Tahoe ski resorts opened for the 2024-25 season. Operating lifts for the first time this season were Heavenly, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe, and Boreal Mountain. Mt. Rose ski resort in Nevada was […]
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Multiple Tahoe ski resorts opening this week
More early-season snow is likely arriving for possibly a week, and the result is many Tahoe ski resorts will be open by this weekend. Northstar California has scheduled its opening for Thursday (Nov. 21), joining already open Mt. Rose. In South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly should be running its lifts Wednesday (Nov. 21). Four other Tahoe […]
Heavenly, Palisades Tahoe opening early
Some welcome November snowfall and low overnight temperatures have led two of Lake Tahoe’s iconic ski resorts to open a few days early for the 2024-25 season. Following 9 inches of new snow in the past week, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced it will open two days earlier than originally planned on Wednesday, Nov. 20. On […]
Will Mt. Rose be first Tahoe ski resort to open?
The calendar has clicked over to November, annually a time when talk around Lake Tahoe frequently focuses on when will the ski season begin. Several Tahoe ski resorts reported multiple inches of snow earlier this week and more is likely to drop this weekend. In addition, evening temperatures have recently dipped into the teens and […]
Ohran named President and COO at Palisades Tahoe
There’s a new face representing Palisades Tahoe ski resort – Amy Ohran. Earlier this week, Alterra Mountain Company announced that Ohran has been named President and COO of Palisades Tahoe. She will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and driving the […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts announce opening dates
Although ski season is still at least three months away, opening dates have been established at three Tahoe ski resorts. Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain and Kirkwood Mountain – three Vail Resorts in Tahoe – are looking ahead to the upcoming season. Northstar and Heavenly will open Friday, Nov. 22, and Kirkwood follows Friday, Dec. 6, conditions […]
New faces at American Century golf in Tahoe
Although last year’s winner – Stephen Curry – won’t be around to defend his title, there’s still a large group of athletes and celebrities playing in the 35th annual American Century Championship, July 10-14 at Edgewood Tahoe. Tournament play is preceded by a Wednesday practice round and the Thursday Celebrity-Am, July 10-11. Curry will be […]
Ski California recognized for Deep Snow Safety video
The 2023-24 ski season has concluded. But the end of the season brought some great news for Ski California. The National Ski Areas Association honored Ski California at its National Convention recently with a new award created to recognize the impact of the state association’s successful Deep Snow Safety video. The video was launched during […]
Tahoe ski resorts offering summer activities
Following a strong ski season, two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – have targeted June 14 for their opening days of summer activities available across the region. A third Vail Resort in Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open to guests for summer activities once the snow has melted. “The […]
Tom Fortune retiring as Heavenly CEO
Heavenly Mountain Resort has announced the retirement of its current Chief Operating Officer and Vice President – Tom Fortune – effective June 23. After 45 years in the industry, Fortune will pass the baton to his successor, Shaydar Edelmann, who returns to Tahoe with 25 years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Vice […]