Although historically many 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 ski 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 […]
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Heavenly ski resort names Trent Poole new general manager
There is new leadership at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe, one of three Vail Resorts in the Tahoe region. Heavenly announced Thursday (May 28) that Trent Poole has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of the South Lake Tahoe ski resort. He brings more than 21 years of experience to one of Tahoe’s most scenic […]
Heavenly ski resort reopens for final weekend
Just when skiers and riders who frequent Heavenly ski resort were resigned to the fact the season ended prematurely, the South Lake Tahoe resort pulled a shocker – reopening for one more weekend. Heavenly announced Friday it would reopen Saturday and Sunday (April 18-19) in a someone unprecedented move that rarely happens. Give Mother Nature […]
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 […]
The day Sonny Bono tragically died in Heavenly ski accident
The most notable death at a Tahoe ski resort occurred 28 years ago today when Sonny Bono tragically died at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe. On Jan. 5, 1998, the 62-year-old Bono veered into the trees off a wide-open, well-groomed intermediate run at Heavenly. Reports say he apparently navigated through a narrow grove […]
Heavenly’s 70th ski season begins Nov. 24
The wait for Heavenly ski resort’s kickoff to its 70th season will take place Monday (Nov. 24). Heavenly will become the second Tahoe ski resort to open this season. On Friday, Mt. Rose, in nearby Nevada, became the first Tahoe-area ski resort to begin running its lifts. The famed South Lake Tahoe ski resort announced […]
Heavenly, Northstar ski resorts push back opening dates
Due to lack of snow and seasonably high temperatures, two Vail resorts in Tahoe have pushed back their opening dates. “Mother Nature arrived fashionably late to the party, so Heavenly and Northstar will not hit our originally targeted openings this Friday,” Vail Resorts spokesperson Cole Zimmerman told Tahoe Ski World on Wednesday. SEE PROJECTED TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENINGS BELOW Currently, there […]
Heavenly, Northstar begin snowmaking
The snowmaking systems at Heavenly and Northstar ski resorts in Lake Tahoe are now operating. Can the 2025-26 ski season be far away? “Our snowmaking systems are fired up and so are we,” a press release Monday stated. “Heavenly and Northstar have officially kicked off snowmaking for the 2025-2026 ski and ride season as we […]
Vail Resorts makes skiing with friends more affordable
Got a friend you want to ski or ride with, yet unlike you, they don’t have the Vail Epic Pass for Lake Tahoe? That issue just got less problematic from a financial standpoint, thanks to a new ticket plan offered for the 2025-26 ski season. Vail Resorts wants to make it easier for season ticket […]
Tahoe Snow Report
With the Christmas holidays approaching fast, Mother Nature is offering an early gift to Lake Tahoe ski resorts – snow! And lots of it. After several weeks with zero snow following a substantial amount in November, the snow returned to the Tahoe region this week and will continue through Monday (Dec. 16). Palisades Tahoe received […]