Ski season recently concluded in California. However, it won’t be that long until the 2023-24 ski season arrives. The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) their target opening dates for the upcoming ski season. PROJECTED OPENING DAY Heavenly: Nov. 17, 2023 Northstar: Nov. 17, 2023 Kirkwood: Dec. 1, 2023 All winter […]
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Exploring Lake Tahoe’s Winter Activities
Lake Tahoe is known worldwide as an incredible destination for winter sports. Straddling the border between California and Nevada, historically Lake Tahoe’s altitude meant it received reliable snow most years. Although climate issues are one primary reason that trend is not as constant, Tahoe ski resorts were breaking seasonal records in the 2022-23 season. The […]
Snowfall records fall at California ski resorts
It’s been an incredible season for snowfall at California ski resorts. Eight ski resorts in the golden state established new snow totals for the 2022-23 season. Four of the eight ski resorts were in the Lake Tahoe region. Not surprisingly, there are multiple ski resorts still open as May approaches. Both Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth […]
Friday weather conditions close all Tahoe ski resorts
Once again on Friday morning, severe weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe region caused every Tahoe ski resort to announce they are closed for the day. In an unprecedented move, five Tahoe ski resorts announced Thursday afternoon (March 9) they would be closing the next day due to yet another Tahoe weather advisory. The three […]
Tahoe ski resorts open more terrain
The snow was so deep six days ago at Tahoe ski resorts that many of their crews were busy digging out lift chairs by hand. Led by Sierra-at-Tahoe with 67 inches, eight Tahoe ski resorts received 50 inches or more from the sizable snowstorm that hit Lake Tahoe for multiple days. Tahoe’s snowpack is already […]
Thanksgiving skiing in Tahoe
Unlike the previous year, there will be lots of opportunities to ski and snowboard over the Thanksgiving holiday in Lake Tahoe. Six Tahoe ski resorts will be open Thanksgiving Day and two more will be running lifts for the first time on Friday (Nov. 25). See TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENING DATES below. Thanks to a […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe opening Saturday
Thanks to a snowfall that delivered in feet – not just inches – four more Tahoe ski resorts will be open this weekend. The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – announced Thursday morning its opening day will be Saturday (Nov. 12). Boreal Mountain will open one day earlier, joining Mt. […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood schedule spring events
Both Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts in Lake Tahoe have some upcoming, fun events prior to the 2021-22 season coming to a close. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is situated off Highway 88, 36 miles […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood extend ski season
Two Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly and Kirkwood – announced Monday (March 7) they would be extending their ski seasons. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is located off Highway 88, 36 miles from Heavenly. Kirkwood […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood open Dec. 11
Due to colder weather in the forecast and snow from a much-needed storm, Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts announced they would be opening Saturday (December 11). Snowfall began Wednesday evening and by Thursday morning (Dec. 9) Kirkwood had received 6 inches and Heavenly recorded 5 inches. The third Vail Resort in Tahoe – Northstar California […]