The Lake Tahoe region is known for its early snow. But there are other regions in North America where skiers and snowboarders are getting an early start to the season. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, located in Nevada, close to the North Lake Tahoe border, has a history of opening the season in late October. By […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Coronavirus measures at Tahoe ski resorts
What coronavirus measures can skiers and snowboarders expect this season at Tahoe ski resorts? The coronavirus has impacted many businesses and the ski industry is no exception. The pandemic virus shut down all Lake Tahoe ski resorts by mid-March 2020 and none of them were able to reopen. A similar scenario played out worldwide. Vail […]
Will Tahoe ski season begin in October?
Despite the implications of the coronavirus, Tahoe ski resorts are making plans for the 2021 ski season. Barring something unforeseen this season, skiers and snowboarders will again be heading to Tahoe ski resorts in large numbers, crowding the I-80 and Highway 50 corridors on the weekends. Of course, once at a Tahoe ski resort this […]
Bailey Creek a great golf getaway
One might expect a remotely located golf course near Lake Almanor – roughly 77 miles northeast of Chico – to be on the quiet side during these pandemic times. But that would have been the wrong assumption on this early-afternoon round at Bailey Creek Golf Course. Available tee times were practically nonexistent and the resort […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe announces safety issues
Like all Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe is making plans to deal with Covid-19 as the 2020-21 ski season nears. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe is making changes to keep skiers and snowboarders safe during these pandemic times. Unlike some Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe does not plan on operating under a reservation […]
Squaw-Alpine won’t use reservation system
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced that it will not be using a reservation system this upcoming season for skiers and snowboarders. Due to Covid-19 considerations, some Tahoe ski resorts and resorts around the nation will be relying on a reservation system to limit the number of skiers and snowboarders on their mountain at any one […]
Sugar Bowl temporarily halts season pass sales
In an unprecedented move, Sugar Bowl ski resort announced today (Sept. 8) it has put a temporary stop on sales of 2020-21 season passes. Located on Donner Summit off Interstate 80, the popular Tahoe ski resort cited strong season pass sales pacing and the need to limit the number of winter visitors each day due […]
Serene setting at Lake Almanor Country Club course
When vacationing in scenic Lake Almanor, the focus naturally centers around what can be enjoyed on the eighth largest lake in California (28,257 acres). The list of water activities is immense, and includes boating, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding, tubing, sailing, fishing, and swimming. If looking for something to do on land, […]
What will this year’s ski season look like?
A question that may not be answered until this winter is lingering:” What will this year’s ski season look like? The Coronavirus pandemic ended the 2019-20 ski season prematurely. Tahoe ski resorts and ski resorts worldwide shut down resorts in mid-March and never reopened for skiing and snowboarding. If the 2020-21 ski season takes place, […]
What will Tahoe ski season look like next year?
Like any past ski offseason, season passes are on sale now for the upcoming season. Yet there’s a serious question that’s lingering: will there be a ski season? The coronavirus has impacted many businesses and the ski industry is no exception. The pandemic virus shut down all Lake Tahoe ski resorts by mid-March and none […]