The name Squaw Valley is no longer. The iconic home of the 1960 Winter Olympics has been changed to Palisades Tahoe. More than a year ago, resort officials announced their intention to drop the derogatory “squaw” from its name. As of Monday, Sept. 13, the Lake Tahoe ski area will be known as Palisades Tahoe. […]
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Residents return to South Lake Tahoe
Smiles have returned to South Lake Tahoe. That’s a direct result of jubilant and relieved residents of the iconic resort town being able to return to their homes over the Labor Day weekend. Residents shouted their enormous thanks to firefighters and honked their horns Sunday evening as they drove past a transportation sign illuminated with […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts surviving Caldor Fire
Thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of firefighters, plus the use of snowmaking machines, three Lake Tahoe ski resorts are surviving right now amidst the Caldor Fire. Located off Highway 50, Sierra-at-Tahoe was the first Tahoe ski resort to utilize its snowmaking equipment to shoot out water, creating moisture in the air that in […]
Authorities say don’t visit South Lake Tahoe
After consultation with local officials, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is recommending visitors postpone any immediate travel plans to the South Lake Tahoe area due to impacts from the Caldor Fire. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is the tourism agency representing California and Nevada on the South Shore. The Caldor Fire started Aug. 14 in El […]
Tahoe’s Vail Resorts announce opening days
The 2021-22 ski season is nearing and the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe have announced their tentative opening-day dates. Both Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain will stage opening day for skiers and snowboarders Nov. 19. Kirkwood Mountain won’t be open for the Thanksgiving holiday with its Dec. 3 opening. Vail Resorts has 34 North […]
Bryne will lead Squaw Alpine ski resort
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be under new leadership for the upcoming 2021-22 ski season. Alterra Mountain Company recently announced that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley. Bryne will be responsible for all operations, driving profitability, and evolving […]
Helm family selling Dodge Ridge ski resort
Following more than four decades with one ownership, Dodge Ridge ski resort will be changing hands. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Dodge Ridge will have new owners this month. Current owners Frank and Sally Helm have decided to retire, having operated the resort as one of the few remaining family-owned ski resorts in the […]
Successful ski season for California resorts
Despite a season that was tremendously impacted by Covid-19 implications, California ski resorts saw increased visitation during the 2020-21 winter season. According to a new report produced by RRC Associates for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), skier visits at California and Nevada ski areas were up nearly 22% as compared to the 2019-20 season. […]
Vail Resorts offering season pass deal
A season pass at the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe is not only cheaper next season, it also has a provision that benefits friends. In addition to prices being cut by 20 percent for the 2021/22 Epic Pass, it also provides skiers and riders who purchase an eligible pass by Memorial Day an additional […]
Alpine Meadows ski resort closing May 9
One more Tahoe ski resort is shutting down for the season. Alpine Meadows closes Sunday, May 9. Squaw Valley will be the only Tahoe ski resort open next week. But skiers and snowboarders won’t want to wait too long for a visit to Squaw – the resort closes Sunday, May 16. The High Camp beginner […]