It is still not too late for Northern California skiing and snowboarding families to get their kids the best deal on a full season of ski and snowboard equipment with Any Mountain’s Junior Trade Up program. Now entering its 10th season, the budget-friendly equipment program was created to assure skiing/ riding families with annual access […]
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Lake Tahoe ski resorts receive nearly foot of new snow
The storm that dropped nearly a foot of fresh snow Thursday was kind to many Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Both Northstar California and Alpine Meadows received 10 inches of fresh powder. Squaw Valley was reporting 8 inches of snow on its upper mountain, while Mt. Rose added 7 inches and Kirkwood got 5 inches Sugar […]
Heavenly ski resort opens California side
For skiers and snowboarders who regularly visit Heavenly Mountain Resort, there’s good news regarding terrain. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly announced that it will be opening the California side of the mountain to skiers and snowboarders, two weeks earlier than expected. Five feet of November snow and more today has allowed Heavenly to expand […]
What’s new at Lake Tahoe ski resorts?
After three disheartening drought-stricken years, the ski season is off to a promising start – there’s actually real snow in the Sierra and cold temperatures as well. Whether the 2015-16 season results in a renaissance or turns out to be another dud won’t be determined for several months. With an optimistic start to the season […]
It will be a Happy Thanksgiving for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
This wasn’t an unusual occurrence a decade ago at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Opening the ski resort off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe in November was often the norm. But that certainly hasn’t been the case during three straight drought years. Dependent more on Mother Nature than many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts because it doesn’t have […]
Storm could bring 2 feet of fresh snow to Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Holiday traveling was difficult today if the destination was Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe area has been getting dumped on most of the day, which may have been frustrating to travelers, but was more great news for skiers and snowboarders looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays at a Lake Tahoe ski resort. The National Oceanic and […]
Nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for Thanksgiving
There will be plenty of choices for skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe over the Thanksgiving holidays. There are nine ski resorts that will be open on Thanksgiving Day and through the holiday weekend. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in many Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening […]
Bear Valley ski resort opening Nov. 28
Another storm is expected in a few days, which will be more good news for Bear Valley ski resort, which plans to open Saturday, Nov. 28 for the 2015-16 season. Storms earlier in the month provided a solid snow base for Bear Valley, which is currently reporting 25 inches for the season. Lifts will start […]
Diamond Peak ski resort announces earliest opening in 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding in the early December. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in Diamond Peak pushing its planned opening date up by a week. Diamond Peak will now open Thursday, […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort opening Saturday (Nov. 21)
Like many ski resorts in Lake Tahoe region, Sugar Bowl has decided to push up its opening date. The popular ski resort with the historic background will begin running its lifts Saturday (Nov. 21), becoming the ninth Tahoe resort to open for the 2015-16 season. Sugar Bowl, located off the Norden exit on Interstate 80, will […]