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 […]
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Heavenly ski resort reopens for final weekend
Just when skiers and riders who frequent Heavenly ski resort were resigned to the fact the season ended prematurely, the South Lake Tahoe resort pulled a shocker – reopening for one more weekend. Heavenly announced Friday it would reopen Saturday and Sunday (April 18-19) in a someone unprecedented move that rarely happens. Give Mother Nature […]
More snow a bonus for Tahoe ski resorts
Thanks to a strong three days of snowfall in the past week, the Tahoe ski season will be going out with a bang instead of a whimper. It’s been a highly disappointing ski season in Lake Tahoe and also in all western resorts, where snow totals were unanimously below average. Six Tahoe ski resorts shockingly […]
Iconic Banzai Tour returns this weekend at Palisades Tahoe
One of the iconic ski races in Tahoe takes place this weekend at Palisades Tahoe. The legendary Rahlves Banzai Tour returns to Palisades Tahoe April 11-12, bringing one of the most exciting and unconventional ski and snowboard competitions back to Lake Tahoe. Created by local Tahoe-ski racer Daron Rahlves, the Banzai blends big-mountain freeride terrain […]
Mt. Rose honoring season passes; New Tahoe shuttle to Kirkwood
Although only three ski resorts remain open in the Lake Tahoe region, there are reasons to remain on the slopes this month. Two more reasons surfaced this week. For the remainder of the season, Mt. Rose is offering $60 lift tickets for anyone presenting a season pass from another resort. Also, a free shuttle service […]
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 […]
Much-needed snow hits Tahoe ski resorts
This is no April Fools’ Day prank – it’s snowing again in Lake Tahoe and the amount is significant. And more of the white stuff is on the way. On Wednesday morning, Palisades Tahoe was reporting a foot of fresh snow fell on its upper mountain in the past 24 hours, bringing a much-needed refresh […]
Tickets on sale for Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
More than 80 celebrity golfers are back in South Lake Tahoe this summer, playing in the 37th annual American Century Championship at beautiful Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The three-day tournament will feature sports stars, including Hall of Famers from the NFL, NBA and MLB, active and retired players, and Hollywood actors, comedians, and entertainers. The […]
Northstar, Palisades Tahoe ski resorts closing early
Sadly, spring skiing started early this season at Tahoe ski resorts and will end prematurely. The weather has felt more like May than March in Lake Tahoe and all ski resorts have been majorly impacted by the conditions, evidenced by numerous resort closings in March and many others pushing up their closing date due to […]
Diamond Peak ski resort closing March 29
The unseasonably warm weather and the diminishing snowpack has altered the season closing date for yet one more Tahoe ski resort. Due to the high temperatures the Lake Tahoe region has experienced this month and all winter long, Diamond Peak ski resort reluctantly made the decision to end its 60th season prematurely with a closing […]