Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts right now, Homewood Mountain has some spectacular ski conditions that are a huge draw for skiers and snowboarders. Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts have already exceeded their season snow totals and it’s only mid-February. Homewood Mountain has snow depths ranging from 88 inches at the base area to 191 […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Main artery to South Lake Tahoe – Highway 50 – remains closed
Although Sunday is a classic bluebird day at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, getting there and back is a major challenge. Highway 50, the main artery into South Lake Tahoe, has been closed for several days. Caltrans announced on Twitter earlier Sunday that it expected Highway 50 to be closed for the remainder of the day […]
GoFundMe account grows to $161,000 for Squaw Valley ski patrol member
A GoFundMe account, established in honor of a deceased Squaw Valley ski patrol member, has raised a little more than $161,000 for the family of Joe Zuiches. The 42-year-old Zuiches, who lived in Olympic Valley, where Squaw Valley is located, leaves behind a wife and son. He was killed Tuesday morning during avalanche control activities […]
GoFundMe account started for Squaw Valley ski patrol member killed today
A GoFundMe account has been established for Joe Zuiches, a Squaw Valley ski patrol member who was killed Tuesday morning during avalanche control activities at the Lake Tahoe ski resort. The 42-year-old Zuiches, who lived in Olympic Valley, where Squaw Valley is located, leaves behind a wife and son. To contribute to the Zuiches GoFundMe […]
Power outage continues at Homewood Mountain ski resort
While many Lake Tahoe ski resorts have faced challenges over the past week with the excessive amount of snow and related troubles from the storms, no one has suffered more than Homewood Mountain ski resort, which remained without power Sunday. According to a Homewood Mountain employee Sunday, the resort off Highway 89 had no power. […]
Skiers, riders evacuated Sunday on Heavenly lift
No skier or snowboarder enjoys when a lift suddenly stops. One of the lingering fears is it won’t restart in a timely fashion, which is what happened Sunday at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe. According to SouthTahoeNow.com, multiple people were evacuated from the Comet Express chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Sunday. Reportedly, […]
Homewood ski resort reopens today after fire closed operations
One day after a fire shut down operations, Homewood Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe is running its lifts today with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding. A building at Homewood’s South Lodge went up in flames about 3 a.m. (Dec. 28) at the resort on West Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The building was fully engulfed in flames […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort owns proud history dating back to 1939
This aging ski resort oozes with charm and history, serving as a museum of sorts. Long before the arrival of quad chairs, shaped skis and terrain parks, Hollywood celebrities and average folks often mingled together on the slopes at Sugar Bowl. The cozy resort, which is celebrating its 77th birthday this year, is located three […]
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 […]
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 […]