It was a festive atmosphere at three Lake Tahoe ski resorts that opened for the 2018-19 season, Friday, Nov. 16. A pair of Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – ran lifts for the first time since last spring. Also opening was Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. A third Vail Resort in […]
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Five Lake Tahoe ski resorts open
Starting Friday, Nov. 16, five Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be open. Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts are opening Friday for the 2018-19 season. A pair of Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe — Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – announced they will be opening Nov. 16 with limited terrain. Both resorts have been making snow […]
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 now open weekends
Mt. Rose ski resort will begin offering weekend skiing, starting Friday, Nov. 2. The Nevada-based ski resort was the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to open for the season. It had previously opened briefly Oct. 19-20 for skiing and snowboarding, exclusively for season passholders. Mt. Rose announced earlier this week its plans to offer early-season […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort begins snowmaking
Although its opening is likely a month away, Sugar Bowl has begun the snowmaking process. Situated off Interstate 80 at Norden exit, Sugar Bowl announced Oct. 30 it has begun making snow in preparation for the 2018-19 ski season. The Lake Tahoe-area resort will continue snowmaking as temperatures permit and is aiming for a Nov. 30 […]
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 […]
Sugar Bowl increases snowmaking capability
New snowmaking capability is one primary focus for Sugar Bowl ski resort as we head into the 2018-19 ski season. Sugar Bowl invested the first $3 million of an $8 million snowmaking system upgrade this summer, doubling its water pumping capacity and reducing both the energy consumption and time it takes to cover its snowmaking […]
Ron Cohen named President, COO at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Veteran ski resort official Ron Cohen has been named the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen has served as the interim President & Chief Operating Officer at the famed Lake Tahoe ski resort since April 2018. He moved into the permanent position following the Aug. 15 announcement by Alterra Mountain […]
Snowboarder Jamie Anderson will appear on Dancing with the Stars
It’s a proven fact that Jamie Anderson is a fabulous snowboarder. But can she dance? To get that answer, fans of the Lake Tahoe Olympic gold-medal winning snowboarder can find out tonight (April 30) by tuning into Dancing with the Stars. The show airs at 8 p.m. PST on ABC. The new Dancing with the […]
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 […]