It’s not too early to begin thinking about the upcoming 2026-27 ski season. Many Tahoe ski resorts have been contemplating the topic, with several pinpointing a planned season-opening date. However, as always, Mother Nature will play a huge role in deciding just when skiers and riders can actually start heading down their favorite slopes. It’s […]
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Sugar Bowl gondola continues to evolve
Nearly nine decades ago, getting to the slopes at picturesque Sugar Bowl ski resort was quite an ordeal. Skiers and their somewhat primitive gear were hauled into the resort on tractor-pulled or horse-drawn sleds/sleighs in the inaugural 1939 season at Sugar Bowl, then one of only three ski resorts in the undeveloped Lake Tahoe region. […]
Palisades makes list of Top-10 resorts with black runs
When it comes to serious, advanced terrain among U.S. ski resorts, there’s no doubt where the toughest runs reside. The answer is out west. In a recent story by Snowbrains, reportedly the world’s largest independent snow sports media outlet that’s based in Olympic Valley, writer Gregg Frantz takes a look at what are the Top-10 […]
Palisades Tahoe offering midweek season pass
Skiers and snowboarders who stay away from busy ski resorts on weekends might want to look into this latest deal from Palisades Tahoe. Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its Midweek Season Pass for the first time in more than 10 years, giving skiers and riders a way to enjoy unlimited weekday access. Starting at $699, the […]
Heavenly summer activities are numerous
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 […]
Summer activities at Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts
The snow is gone and there’s no more skiing or riding at Northstar and Kirkwood ski resorts. However, that doesn’t mean the two Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe are shut down until ski season returns. Both Tahoe ski resorts have summer activities that will have guests returning to the resorts for something different. Below […]
Mammoth Mountain ski resort closes for season
The 2025-26 ski season is officially over in California. The curtain came down on the season Sunday (June 7) with the last day of skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain, the final major resort open in the U.S. However, there are two ski resorts still open (see below). Palisades Tahoe outlasted all other Tahoe ski resorts, […]
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 […]
Check out what U.S. ski resorts still open
A dismal 2025-26 ski season regarding snow totals is coming to a close throughout the U.S. Palisades Tahoe is the only Tahoe ski resort still open. It will be shutting down its lifts Sunday, May 24. Four other U.S. ski resorts are heading toward the finish line as well. One of those four remaining open […]
Sugar Bowl selling historic gondola chairs
A chance to own a piece of history is being made available by Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is selling gondola chairs that have been used by the resort for more than four decades. Sugar Bowl is offering a limited release of our now decommissioned gondola cabins – an iconic part of the mountain experience […]