Due to current weather conditions, Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California have delayed the opening of the 2021-22 ski season. The two Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe are pushing back opening day due to recent warmer temperatures across the region. The original opening date for Heavenly and Northstar was Friday, Nov. 19. A third Vail […]
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Tahoe ski season begins Nov. 20
The Tahoe ski season officially starts Friday (Nov. 20) when both Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California open for skiing and snowboarding. However, anyone planning to visit either of these Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe better have a reservation. A reservation? That’s right. This will be a different ski season due to the coronavirus epidemic with […]
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe ski resorts
Cold temperatures have descended on Tahoe ski resorts this week. And that means snowmaking has commenced. Cold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe properties – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California, Kirkwood Mountain – all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe close for season
The Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – will close for the 2019-20 ski season due to complications regarding Coronavirus. All Tahoe ski resorts are currently closed, with most of them on a temporary basis. However, prior to Tuesday, only Mt. Rose ski resort had decided to close for the remainder of […]
Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s
There are a number of Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s Eve. Check out the local festivities below from a number of Tahoe ski resorts. SQUAW VALLEY: The famed North Lake Tahoe ski resort will once again be attempting to create the World’s Largest LED Torchlight Parade. A year ago, nearly 3,000 people participated in the […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe open more terrain
Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe continues to open more terrain for skiers and snowboarders, thanks to additional snow this week. Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain each have more than 70-percent of terrain open, with additional terrain opening for Northstar and Heavenly soon. Kirkwood has been 100-percent open, with Northstar set to open The […]
Three Vail Resorts in Tahoe opening more terrain
An abundance of early-season snow has allowed the three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe to open up more terrain this week. Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain and Northstar California will continue to open additional terrain prior to the weekend. Each resort has received more than 4-plus feet of snow in December alone. Kirkwood has 125 inches […]
10 Tahoe ski resorts now open
After a slow start to the ski season, there are 10 Tahoe ski resorts open for the 2019-20 season as of Friday, Nov. 29. Four more resorts opened Friday – Sugar Bowl, Sierra-at-Tahoe and two Vail Resorts, Kirkwood Mountain and Northstar California. There were six Tahoe ski resorts open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe begin snowmakiing
The Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – are expected to all be making snow this week and preparing for their late November opening. Thanks to the recent cold temperatures and dry air in Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain began making snow Sunday (Oct. 27) in preparation for a planned opening Nov. 22 […]
Management changes at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Inc. announced that it will have new management leadership roles for the 2019-20 ski season, including its Tahoe ski resorts. There will be changes in management at Vail Resorts’ three Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Pete Sonntag, currently chief operating officer (CEO) of Whistler Blackcomb, will relocate to Broomfield, […]