Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will open Friday, Nov. 16, becoming the third Lake Tahoe ski resort to open for the 2018-19 season. Mt. Rose has been open for several weeks – weekends only – and Boreal Mountain opened Nov. 9. The goal of every Lake Tahoe ski resort is opening prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, but […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Homewood Mountain offering $49 lift tickets
For the 2018-19 ski season, Homewood Mountain Resort will be offering the lowest lift ticket prices – starting at $49 – among Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Skiing in Tahoe is certainly affordable at Homewood Mountain, a cozy, family-friendly ski resort located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Around since 1961, Homewood offers arguably the […]
Mt. Rose ski resort opening Oct. 19
This has become an annual occurrence. Mt. Rose will once again be the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to open for the 2018-19 season, running its lifts for the first time Friday, Oct. 19. Thanks to continued investments that have expanded the resort’s snowmaking system, Mt. Rose will offer access to three beginner ski trails […]
What’s new at Diamond Peak ski resort
What’s new at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe? The resort recently announced some new features for the 2018-19 ski season. Located in Incline Village, Nevada, the family-friendly ski resort offers 655 acres and 1,840 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding, with incredible views of Lake Tahoe. What’s new for the 2018-19 season New Lower […]
Oktoberfest Sept. 22 at Squaw Valley
For people who want to experience a taste of Germany, that includes its renowned beer, the annual Oktoberfest should be an appealing event Sept. 22 at the Village of Squaw Valley The Village at Squaw Valley comes alive on the first day of fall with the 17th annual Oktoberfest. The Village will transform into an Oktoberfest […]
Heavenly Mountain offers an array of summer activities
Although historically ski resorts go into hibernation and are ignored after the final lift has been shut down for the season, that’s certainly not the case at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe. In fact, there’s much more to do in the summer months on Heavenly’s scenic mountain than anytime during ski season. With the […]
Hakuba Valley in Japan added to Vail’s Epic Pass
Hakuba Valley ski resort in Japan is the latest resort to be added to the Epic Pass by Vail Resorts. Vail Resorts announced a long-term alliance with one of Japan’s largest and most renowned mountain resort regions. Hakuba Valley, located in the northern part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps […]
Heavenly Mountain closing April 22
A ski season that started in November ends Sunday (April 22) for Heavenly Mountain ski resort. The famed ski resort in South Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding Sunday in its season-finale. Heavenly Mountain is the last of the three Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe to shut down for the season. Kirkwood […]
Andy Wirth retires as Squaw Valley CEO
Following eight years at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Andy Wirth has announced plans to retire and step down from the position of President & COO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. “It is after careful consideration and reflection that I have made this decision,” Wirth said. “My retirement will allow me to not only spend more […]
Tahoe Donner will host Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise’
Tahoe Donner will host the Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise – A Skier’s Journey’ on Wednesday April 11. This inspirational film documents former champion freestyle skier Mike Vowels and his return to skiing 28 years after a paralyzing ski accident in 1985. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Alder Creek Adventure […]