A winter storm resulted in more than a foot of new snow for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, which will translate into happy holidays to the large number of skiers and snowboarders who were planning on hitting the slopes. No resort was happier to see the fresh snow than Donner Ski Ranch, a family-owned ski […]
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Sizable snow storm dumping on Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A storm hit the Tahoe region today and was dumping sizable amounts of snow that should set up Lake Tahoe ski resorts for a happy holiday season. Lake Tahoe ski resorts may see more than a foot of snow by Christmas Eve. And the snow is expected to continue Saturday and the total might hit […]
Storm could dump up to 2 feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A winter storm warning that could deliver 2 feet of new snow by this weekend would serve as an early Christmas gift for skiers and snowboarders heading to a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the holidays. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting 1 to 2 feet of snow above 7,000 feet, with 8 to […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts expecting a snowy Christmas
There’s a good chance skiers and snowboarders heading to a Lake Tahoe ski resort later this week will be singing White Christmas. A cold system is likely to result in heavy snowfall to the Lake Tahoe region by Friday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), snow levels will start out high and then drop […]
Best beginner areas at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts offer runs that will challenge the absolute best skiers and snowboarders. However, every resort also features tame runs that won’t intimidate beginner skiers and riders. All ski resorts create safe areas for skiers and riders to learn. When taking lessons, these beginner runs, which are designated in green on ski […]
Nadia Guerriero named new GM at Northstar California
A familiar face at Northstar California – Nadia Guerriero – has been named the new Lake Tahoe ski resort’s vice president and general manager, effective immediately, according to Vail Resorts, Inc. Guerriero replaces Beth Howard, who accepted the Chief Operating Officer role at Beaver Creek ski resort, one of the company’s Colorado resorts. Guerriero started with […]
Sunny skies, more snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
After multiple days of wet and windy weather, the majority of Lake Tahoe ski resorts emerged with sunny skies for the weekend and more snow at the summit. There are currently 13 Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offering skiing and snowboarding this weekend and expected to be doing so during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Although […]
GoFundMe.com accounts started for Northstar ski instructor who died Sunday
A pair of GoFundMe.com pages have been established on behalf of Dennis Baltimore, the Northstar California ski instructor who died in a freak accident Sunday afternoon at the Lake Tahoe ski resort. Jillian Torrez, the girlfriend of Baltimore, has established a page here. Cayce Weislow, who is the mother of Baltimore’s daughter, started a GoFundMe.com […]
Northstar California ski instructor dies in freak accident
A Northstar California ski instructor had a freak accident Sunday afternoon at the Lake Tahoe ski resort that resulted in his death. Dennis Baltimore, 35, was skiing down Village Run around noon when a snowboarder in front of him encountered a patch of ice and subsequently lost control. To avoid crashing with the snowboarder, Baltimore […]
Search crews believe they found body of Mt. Rose skier lost in avalanche
Search crews at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe have reportedly found a man’s body that is believed to be the missing skier who was caught in an avalanche Saturday morning. According to a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Twitter post, the body was found at approximately 1 p.m. today (Dec. 11) by multiple search teams working within […]