Another Tahoe ski resort has reluctantly given up, beaten by a season where snowfall was a rarity. Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe announced Friday it would be shutting down for the season on Easter Sunday (April 5), closing two weeks earlier than expected. Like all Tahoe ski resorts and ones throughout the West, Heavenly […]
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Recent snow welcome site for Tahoe ski resorts
The Miracle March everyone in the Tahoe region was hoping to receive never materialized. However, the first two days of April provided some relief for snow-starved Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Desperate for additional snow for the entire month of March when zero inches accumulated, the snow totals the first two days in April were a […]
Much-needed snow hits Tahoe ski resorts
This is no April Fools’ Day prank – it’s snowing again in Lake Tahoe and the amount is significant. And more of the white stuff is on the way. On Wednesday morning, Palisades Tahoe was reporting a foot of fresh snow fell on its upper mountain in the past 24 hours, bringing a much-needed refresh […]
Northstar, Palisades Tahoe ski resorts closing early
Sadly, spring skiing started early this season at Tahoe ski resorts and will end prematurely. The weather has felt more like May than March in Lake Tahoe and all ski resorts have been majorly impacted by the conditions, evidenced by numerous resort closings in March and many others pushing up their closing date due to […]
Multiple Tahoe ski resorts closing early this season
In a startling bit of news this week, three Tahoe ski resorts are pulling the plug in March on the 2025-26 ski season. And with nearly two weeks left in March and the unseasonably high temperatures and lack of snow major factors, even more resorts might be bringing down the curtain on the season. After […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge trusted location for boarding dogs, cats
Spring ski season is rapidly approaching in Lake Tahoe. It’s a wonderful time of year where the days are typically sunny, the temperatures allow for some light clothing, and crowds gradually begin to thin out as the 2025-26 ski season heads toward the finish line. Are you contemplating a ski vacation in Lake Tahoe or […]
Fine dining at Northstar – Ritz-Carlton’s Manzanita restaurant a culinary delight
Following an energy-draining day on the slopes at Northstar California, when the discussion turns to – where to eat – the choices are numerous. There is no shortage of restaurants in the spacious Northstar Village. Got a favorite food type? Chances are it’s available. The choices are numerous, including Mexican, sushi, pizza, Italian, steakhouse, Mediterranean-inspired […]
Northstar ski resort groomed to perfection
Once a Lake Tahoe ski resort with a modest amount of terrain and a few shops and restaurants at its mostly barren base, Northstar became a ghost town when nightfall arrived. There was no reason to stay longer; Northstar was the ultimate day tripper. In the early evening hours there was no available dining, entertainment […]