One Lake Tahoe ski resort had a brief opening last weekend. But the real start to the ski season may be ignited in the next few days by a snow storm that could dump 2 feet of snow in the Tahoe region. Following a light rain Thursday evening, heavier rain and snow will likely fall […]
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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 […]
Mt Rose ski resort first to open in Lake Tahoe
With an October 27 opening this week, Mt. Rose became the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belonged to Mt. Rose, which […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort makes significant improvements for 2017-18 season
Coming off a record-setting season, both Sugar Bowl ski resort and Royal Gorge cross country resort have made significant improvements for the 2017-18 season. Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge Resort has invested $3 million in capital improvements this summer, bringing its two-year investment total to more than $6 million. Investments were made in snow grooming and […]
Mt. Rose first Tahoe ski resort to open – Oct. 27
It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belongs to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, which announced today it would begin operation Friday (Oct. 27) and Saturday. A year ago, Mt. Rose opened for skiers and […]
Proposed gondola connecting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
The rumor has been circulating ever since Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows became one united ski resort. The resort moved one step closer by recently announcing its plan to install a base-to-base gondola, connecting Squaw Valley and the base area at Alpine Meadows. Called the “California Express,” the proposed gondola would save approximately 40 minutes for […]
Squaw Valley hosting U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame event
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will celebrate ski and snowboard history next spring when it welcomes the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to honor its class of 2017. A star-studded group of eight noted skiing athletes and sport builders have been announced as inductees to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class […]
Mt. Rose ski resort holding job fairs
Mt. Rose ski resort is holding various Job Fairs in October as it looks to hire employees for the 2017-18 ski season. For people who love to ski or snowboard, a job at a ski resort can be a cool thing, because it typically comes with a complimentary ski pass, which is the case at […]
Snowbomb hosting ski and board festivals
The annual Snowbomb ski and board festivals will take place at three Northern California three locations: Santa Clara, San Francisco and Sacramento. Below are the details for the Sacramento event, which takes place Nov. 11-12 at the Cal Expo Center. Complimentary Lift Tickets Up to 4 Complimentary Lift Tickets Available per Show Powder Pass Members […]
Mammoth Mountain ski resort opens Nov. 9
Following an incredibly long and record-setting season, Mammoth Lakes ski resort had little time to rest for opening day of the 2017-18 ski season – scheduled for Nov. 9 Located along the southeastern Sierra range in California, Mammoth Lakes is coming off a 270-day-long season that broke multiple snowfall records. Lifts will spin again in […]