Kirkwood Mountain ski resort will open Saturday, Nov. 24, becoming the sixth Lake Tahoe ski resort to begin running lifts for the 2018-19 season. Kirkwood Mountain had originally scheduled its opening day for Wednesday. “While unseasonably warm weather has not made it optimal for recent snowmaking operations, upcoming forecasts, over the next 10 days have […]
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Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts open
It was a festive atmosphere at three Lake Tahoe ski resorts that opened for the 2018-19 season, Friday, Nov. 16. A pair of Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – ran lifts for the first time since last spring. Also opening was Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. A third Vail Resort in […]
Northstar, Heavenly ski resorts opening Nov. 16
A pair of Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain — announced they will kick off the 2018-19 season by opening Friday, Nov. 16. Squaw Valley will also open Nov. 16, bringing the number of Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for the season to five. Mt. Rose and Boreal Mountain are also […]
Mt. Rose ski resort open daily starting Nov. 16
After opening for multiple weekends, Mt. Rose ski resort announced that it will begin daily operations for skiing and snowboarding, starting Friday, Nov. 16. Located 25 minutes from Reno and within a convenient distance to North Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose began snowmaking early and was the first Lake Tahoe resort to open this season – […]
Mt. Rose ski resort now open weekends
Mt. Rose ski resort will begin offering weekend skiing, starting Friday, Nov. 2. The Nevada-based ski resort was the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to open for the season. It had previously opened briefly Oct. 19-20 for skiing and snowboarding, exclusively for season passholders. Mt. Rose announced earlier this week its plans to offer early-season […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort begins snowmaking
Although its opening is likely a month away, Sugar Bowl has begun the snowmaking process. Situated off Interstate 80 at Norden exit, Sugar Bowl announced Oct. 30 it has begun making snow in preparation for the 2018-19 ski season. The Lake Tahoe-area resort will continue snowmaking as temperatures permit and is aiming for a Nov. 30 […]
What’s new at Tahoe Donner ski resort?
The 2018-19 ski season will look a little different at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort and Cross Country Ski Center. As the summer comes to a close, Tahoe Donner is preparing for the upcoming winter season and anticipates being ready to open as soon as snow conditions allow. The ski resort has a scheduled opening […]
Sugar Bowl adding new snowmaking system
A new snowmaking system is among the improvements Sugar Bowl ski resort is making this offseason. Located a short drive off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, Sugar Bowl has been gearing up this summer for the 2018-19 season. The grand vision is beginning to unfold as ground is breaking and snowmaking pipe is being […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows opening Nov. 16
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced early this week its plans for opening for the 2018-19 season Friday, Nov. 16, weather permitting. The 2017-18 season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows saw 411 inches of snow and a Memorial Day closing, continuing its tradition of hosting Lake Tahoe’s longest ski and snowboarding season. With approximately 80-plus days […]
Mt. Rose ski resort to improve snowmaking
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is making a significant investment in improving its snowmaking capability for the 2018-19 ski season. Located 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose is in the midst of another $2 million in capital projects, designed to improve its mountain facilities and enhance the overall guest experience at the resort […]