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 […]
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 […]