When it comes to serious, advanced terrain among U.S. ski resorts, there’s no doubt where the toughest runs reside. The answer is out west. In a recent story by Snowbrains, reportedly the world’s largest independent snow sports media outlet that’s based in Olympic Valley, writer Gregg Frantz takes a look at what are the Top-10 […]
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Palisades Tahoe offering midweek season pass
Skiers and snowboarders who stay away from busy ski resorts on weekends might want to look into this latest deal from Palisades Tahoe. Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its Midweek Season Pass for the first time in more than 10 years, giving skiers and riders a way to enjoy unlimited weekday access. Starting at $699, the […]
Palisades Tahoe kicks off Saturday’s Western States 100
An estimated 370 runners from around the world will gather at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday morning (June 27) for the start of the 53rd Western States 100 endurance run. The grueling race starts at Palisades Tahoe and finishes at Placer High School in Auburn. The course covers 100.2 miles and features an astounding 18,000 feet […]
Mammoth Mountain ski resort closes for season
The 2025-26 ski season is officially over in California. The curtain came down on the season Sunday (June 7) with the last day of skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain, the final major resort open in the U.S. However, there are two ski resorts still open (see below). Palisades Tahoe outlasted all other Tahoe ski resorts, […]
Check out what U.S. ski resorts still open
A dismal 2025-26 ski season regarding snow totals is coming to a close throughout the U.S. Palisades Tahoe is the only Tahoe ski resort still open. It will be shutting down its lifts Sunday, May 24. Four other U.S. ski resorts are heading toward the finish line as well. One of those four remaining open […]
Tahoe Palisades plan finally approved
This expansion plan, which encompasses 93 acres of development in Lake Tahoe’s Olympic Valley, was endlessly scrutinized and argued back and forth for nearly 15 years. After considerable debate on both sides of the issue, a resolution has finally arrived for adding to the base village at Palisades Tahoe, the largest ski resort in the […]
Palisades Tahoe ski resort closing May 24
Unseasonably warm March temperatures had Palisades Tahoe ski resort contemplating a rare early close to the 2025-26 season. Although there was no “Miracle March” this season to save most Tahoe ski resorts from ending prematurely, thanks to a big snow total in April, Palisades Tahoe was able to outlast all other resorts by more than […]
15 U.S. ski resorts still open
In terms of weather, it’s been an extremely weird ski season. The entire western United States has seen lower-than-average snowfall this winter, limiting ski resort openings in Colorado, Utah and Washington. In an historic reversal, many Eastern U.S. ski resorts – particularly in the Northeast – received higher total snowfall than numerous major western resorts […]
Ski season continues into May at Palisades Tahoe
As the end of April nears, prior to previous predictions, there will be no need to pull the plug on the Lake Tahoe ski season. After receiving 81 inches of snow in April (nearly 7 feet), including 11 inches in a single night this week, Palisades Tahoe announced it will remain open early to mid-May […]
Tahoe Donner hosts Summer Concert July 3-4
Looking for something to do in the Lake Tahoe region over the Fourth of July holiday? Tahoe Donner, located in Truckee, provides an option. Tahoe’s largest resort community is holding the 14th annual Summer Concert on the Green on July 3-4, featuring two nights of live performances by top tribute bands. Summer Concert on the […]