Like any past ski offseason, season passes are on sale now for the upcoming season. Yet there’s a serious question that’s lingering: will there be a ski season? The coronavirus has impacted many businesses and the ski industry is no exception. The pandemic virus shut down all Lake Tahoe ski resorts by mid-March and none […]
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No Fourth of July fireworks in Tahoe
The Fourth of July holiday will look dramatically different this year in Lake Tahoe. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no fireworks in the Tahoe basin. Although many people will still be heading to Tahoe for the Fourth of July weekend, the emphasis will be on practicing social distancing on beaches, campgrounds and […]
Plan Fourth of July Tahoe getaway
If planning a Fourth of July trip to Lake Tahoe this week, there are a few things to know that should help keep you safe during the stressful COVID-19 pandemic. Lake Tahoe and Truckee are asking visitors planning travel to the region to adhere to mandates from the governors of California and Nevada to wear […]
Northstar opens for summer activities
After shutting down in mid-March due to the coronavirus, Northstar California ski resort will reopen in July for its summer season. Summer activities open July 3 at Northstar California and will include scenic lift rides on Big Springs Gondola, hiking access, and grab n’ go food and drink options from the Lodge at Big Springs. […]
Will Tahoe’s Vail Resorts be ready next season?
If you are considering a season pass to Northstar California, Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts, what can you expect next season? Vail Resorts, which operates the three resorts in Lake Tahoe, recently offered some insight into the 2021 ski season, the first in the era of physical distancing. Vail Resorts addressed how things will likely […]
Tahoe celebrity golf tourney scheduled for July 8
Despite the COVID-19 epidemic, there will be an American Century Championship golf tournament this summer in Lake Tahoe. However, one huge difference: there will be no spectators when the 31st annual American Century Championship takes place July 8-12 on the shores of Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Only the celebrity players and essential tournament staff will be […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering season pass discounts for next season
Due to the sudden end of the ski season because of the coronavirus pandemic, Sierra-at-Tahoe has reduced prices that are good for Season Pass products for the 2020-21 season. Sierra-at-Tahoe will credit the entire purchase value of any next year’s Season Pass product, no questions asked at no cost. Just let the resort know by […]
Ikon Pass now includes Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor in Oregon has become a new destination for Ikon Pass holders. Ikon Pass holders for 2020-21 will have access to seven days each at Mt. Bachelor and Windham Mountain with no blackout dates, while Ikon Base Pass holders will have access to five days each, with select blackout dates. There is no access […]
Vail Resorts offering credits for next year’s season pass
Season passholders from Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will receive credit for next season’s pass due to the shortened season caused by the Coronavirus. Vail Resorts, which operates Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, announced Monday its plan to credit passholders toward next season’s pass based on the number of days they were […]
Mt. Rose ski resort will expand
Mt. Rose ski resort announced plans for expansion that will add 11 new ski trails. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will be expanding the Atoma area on the north side of Mount Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431), where it will build a two-stage chairlift, add 11 new ski trails, plus a skier bridge across the […]