A pair of Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain — announced they will kick off the 2018-19 season by opening Friday, Nov. 16. Squaw Valley will also open Nov. 16, bringing the number of Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for the season to five. Mt. Rose and Boreal Mountain are also […]
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Squaw Valley receives 8 inches of new snow
One day after eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts closed for the 2017-18 season, skiers and snowboarders were enjoying a powder day after 8 inches of fresh snow dropped on Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. With 8 inches of new snow overnight, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows officially hit the 400-inch mark of cumulative snowfall for the 2017-18 […]
Opening day for Squaw Valley, Heavenly ski resorts
Fresh snow certainly added to the festivities Friday (Nov. 16) for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Heavenly Mountain, which both opened for the 2017-18 season. The most recent storm to hit the Sierra Nevada came just in time for opening days for these two iconic Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly […]
Snow will aid opening day for Squaw, Heavenly ski resorts
A snow storm that began today and will continue Thursday (Nov. 16) is a welcome site for both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resorts, who have a planned opening Friday. With more snow predicted, Heavenly Mountain expects to add to the 5 inches of snow it has received thus far. Regardless […]
Epic season pass offers access to many ski resorts
The new Epic season ski pass not only offers access to three Lake Tahoe resorts, it also includes Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the largest ski resort in North America. Epic Local pass holders can now ski Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over […]
Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe surpass season snow totals
The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain – are all reporting tremendous snow totals for the 2016-17 ski season. That comes as no surprise, considering the large storms that have descended on the Tahoe region, especially in January. All three Vail Resorts have already exceeded their season-average snow […]
Why Lake Tahoe is a wonderful ski destination
By Wendell Gordon Lake Tahoe is considered one of the most beautiful ski destinations in the world thanks to its spectacular views. People who are looking for a skiing or snowboarding challenge can visit Tahoe to enjoy a memorable experience that offers sweeping views of the surrounding Sierra mountain range. Below are some reasons that […]
Sunny skies, more snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
After multiple days of wet and windy weather, the majority of Lake Tahoe ski resorts emerged with sunny skies for the weekend and more snow at the summit. There are currently 13 Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offering skiing and snowboarding this weekend and expected to be doing so during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Although […]
Northstar ski resort’s snow total at 411 inches
Recent storms have dropped nearly a foot of snow at Northstar California ski resort, putting its snow total over 400-inch mark for the 2015-16 season. Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain – added up to 10 inches of fresh powder on Saturday night. The forecast calls for additional […]
Latest snow storm dumps 5-plus feet at Sugar Bowl ski resort
A sizable winter snow storm hammered the Lake Tahoe region over the weekend and into Monday, coming at a time when many of Tahoe’s ski resorts needed some fresh snow after a mostly dry, warm February. The most snow at a Lake Tahoe ski resort was reported by Sugar Bowl ski resort. Located off Interstate […]