A gorgeous bluebird day greeted skiers and snowboarders this morning at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which staged its season opener Saturday (Nov. 18). Following snowy, wet days in the Lake Tahoe area earlier in the week, Squaw Valley had its opener Friday and one day later it was neighboring Alpine Meadows igniting its 2017-18 season. […]
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Opening day for Squaw Valley, Heavenly ski resorts
Fresh snow certainly added to the festivities Friday (Nov. 16) for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Heavenly Mountain, which both opened for the 2017-18 season. The most recent storm to hit the Sierra Nevada came just in time for opening days for these two iconic Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly […]
Opening day nearing for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Snow has arrived, and not surprisingly, numerous Lake Tahoe ski resorts are making plans to open for the 2017-18 season. Two more Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly Mountain and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows – will open Friday (Nov. 17) for skiing and snowboarding. Kirkwood Mountain is scheduled to open Nov. 22 and Northstar California […]
Snow will aid opening day for Squaw, Heavenly ski resorts
A snow storm that began today and will continue Thursday (Nov. 16) is a welcome site for both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resorts, who have a planned opening Friday. With more snow predicted, Heavenly Mountain expects to add to the 5 inches of snow it has received thus far. Regardless […]
Boreal Mountain first California ski resort to open
It’s certainly not among the biggest ski resorts in California. But one thing that tiny Boreal Mountain Resort has going for it right now is Wednesday (Nov. 8) it became the first California ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. Located off Interstate 80 at the Boreal Ridge Road/Castle Peak exit, Boreal Mountain had […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows holding job fair Nov. 2
If working at a premier Lake Tahoe ski resort this season seems like a great idea, the folks at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows may have a job for you. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will host one winter job fair for 2017-18 positions, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, starting at 3 p.m. Interviews with hiring managers will take […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering enticing programs for 2017-18 ski season
Following a tremendous ski season a year ago with record-setting snow totals, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will once again have a number of enticing offerings and programs for the 2017-18 ski season in Lake Tahoe. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a luxury ski-in/ski-out property. Guests this winter will […]
Squaw Valley ski resort plans Nov. 17 opening
Following a record-breaking season and its latest closing ever, Squaw Valley ski resort took a brief respite, and began making preparations for the 2017 ski season and its planned Nov. 17 opening – weather permitting. Located in Truckee off Highway 89, Squaw Valley was voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and […]
Epic season pass offers access to many ski resorts
The new Epic season ski pass not only offers access to three Lake Tahoe resorts, it also includes Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the largest ski resort in North America. Epic Local pass holders can now ski Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over […]
Summer skiing continues at Squaw Valley
Fourth of July skiing was a huge success this weekend at one Lake Tahoe ski resort. However, that’s not the end of the ski season at Squaw Valley. After offering skiing and riding for the fourth time in resort history over the Fourth of July holiday, Squaw Valley remains open for the first time ever […]