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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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 […]
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 […]