The oldest Lake Tahoe ski resort is making some changes to its historic lodging area. Sugar Bowl ski resort recently announced it was breaking ground on its biggest capital improvement campaign in the resort’s 86-year history. The resort says the goal is to elevate the guest experience and ensure that Sugar Bowl keeps the spirit […]
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Diamond Peak’s Bandelin receives prestigious award
A long, successful ski industry career has resulted in Mike Bandelin of Diamond Peak being recently given a prestigious award. The Diamond Peak ski resort general manger, Bandelin was honored with the Dave McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award by the California and Nevada ski industry trade group Ski California. Bandelin was nominated for the honor by […]
One North American ski resort still open
And then there was one. That’s in one North American ski resort remains open in mid-June. While most winter sports enthusiasts have long ago traded in their skis or snowboards for bikes and other summer-like pursuits, Timberline Lodge in Oregon is keeping the dream of a never-ending winter alive. Father’s Day weekend marked the last […]
Skiing anyone? Four U.S. ski resorts still open
There’s no more skiing this season in Lake Tahoe. However, ski season is not done yet, thanks to four U.S. resorts, including one in California. While most winter sports enthusiasts have traded in their skis or snowboards for bikes, these U.S. ski resorts are keeping the dream of a never-ending winter alive. MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CALIFONIA […]
South Lake Tahoe offers lots of diverse summer activities
Summer time is quickly approaching, which means most people are searching for some cool places to visit for a vacation. One place to certainly consider this summer is South Lake Tahoe. No, it’s not just a ski town that has little to offer in the summer months. Actually, there are tons of interesting and diverse […]
Final weekend of skiing in Tahoe
Looking for some final turns to the ski season in Lake Tahoe? Believe it or not, it’s still possible. Palisades Tahoe remains open through Memorial Day weekend with its final day of skiing and riding Monday (May 26). Although the snow is marginal at this point, the resort has received 392 inches of snow at […]
Three Vail Resorts in Tahoe switch to summer mode
The snow continues to melt in Lake Tahoe, where the focus is shifting from winter to summer at three iconic Vail Resorts in the region. Heavenly Mountain is the first Vail Resort to switch the emphasis to summer activities, starting with its opening Friday (May 23). Northstar California is getting its golf course and bike […]
Comical Cushing Crossing returns to Palisades Tahoe
It’s an event that many ski resorts put in the category of the “silly season.” And a primary silly event for this time of year at Palisades Tahoe is the annual Cushing Crossing. Haven’t witnessed a Cushing Crossing? You should. It’s FUN! Many Tahoe ski resorts now offer a pond-skimming event. But Palisades Tahoe started […]
Weekend snow delivers surprise POW Day at Tahoe ski resorts
After several weeks of seasonably high temperatures and no trace of new snow, Mother Nature tossed the remaining open Tahoe ski resorts a late-season gift – Snow! Reacting to the change in the weather, many avid skiers and snowboarders will be abandoning their original plans and instead visiting the slopes this weekend in Lake Tahoe […]
Mt. Rose offering $60 lift tickets
In its 60th season, Mt. Rose ski resort is offering a deal that costs only $60. Only four days remain before Mt. Rose closes for the season Sunday, April 27. The resort is offering season passholders from any Lake Tahoe-area ski resort a discounted $60 lift ticket to ski or ride at Mt. Rose. Passholders […]