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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offers evening skiing starting March 13
If skiing or snowboarding early Friday or Saturday evening is one’s idea of a tremendous way to enjoy the weekend, there is one more option among Tahoe ski resorts – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. For a fourth straight season, Mt. Rose will stay open late for skiers and snowboarders. When the clocks are moved forward […]
Northstar ski resort groomed to perfection
Once a Lake Tahoe ski resort with a modest amount of terrain and a few shops and restaurants at its mostly barren base, Northstar became a ghost town when nightfall arrived. There was no reason to stay longer; Northstar was the ultimate day tripper. In the early evening hours there was no available dining, entertainment […]
Storms have subsided – time for Powder Days in Tahoe
After three days of pent-up frustration with blizzard-like weather conditions and major travel issues, Mother Nature has lost its fury and now the roads are less treacherous on the way to Lake Tahoe. On Friday (Feb. 20) skiers and riders were rushing to reach their favorite Tahoe ski resort and experience what is no doubt […]
Severe storms impacting Tahoe ski resorts
One Tahoe ski resort summed up this week’s blizzard-like weather and heavy snowfall very succinctly Thursday morning. “This storm means (serious) business,” a message on the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski website said. SEE TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW Certainly the South Lake Tahoe-area resort has felt the full punch from Mother Nature this week. Sierra received another 18 inches […]
Another snow deluge at Tahoe ski resorts
Following a huge snow storm one day earlier, the Lake Tahoe region received an even bigger one Tuesday. Tahoe ski resorts were reporting between 2½ feet to nearly 4 feet of snow from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Two-day snow totals have reached as much as 6 feet. One of Tahoe’s smaller resorts – Diamond […]
Snow piling up at Tahoe ski resorts
For more than a month in the Lake Tahoe region, the hope was Mother Nature would deliver some much-needed snow. Well, that long overdue request was fulfilled starting Sunday night (Feb. 15). And looking at Tuesday morning’s Snow Report (SEE BELOW), the snow is piling up big time at Tahoe ski resorts. It’s dumping in […]