The Vail Resorts in the Lake Tahoe area have a lot to smile about this week, considering the snow totals right now. The latest series of winter storms delivered 3 feet of snow to Kirkwood, 16 inches to Northstar and five inches of accumulation to Heavenly. Both weather systems carried very cold temperatures which created optimal […]
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Guide to buying new skis
Attention all you budget-conscious types. Let’s face facts – change is required. It’s time to ditch those archaic skis and get hooked up with a new pair. Yes, it is hard pulling the trigger, especially when your bank account isn’t overflowing with excess cash and the old skis still provide adequate transportation. Yet so did […]
Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar reporting new snow totals
Like all ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, the three Vail Resorts – Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar – have all benefitted from the recent snow storm that blanketed the area. The latest storm delivered various amounts of new snow to Tahoe ski resorts, bringing 17 inches to Kirkwood Mountain Resort, 8 inches to Northstar California […]
Snow storm ignites opening day for Sierra-at-Tahoe
Thanks to a large snow storm, the wait has ended for Sierra-at-Tahoe, which opened Friday for skiing and snowboarding. Located off Highway 50 heading into South Lake Tahoe, Sierra operates differently from other ski resorts in the region. One of the most notable differences between Sierra and its neighbors is the resort has very little […]
Lindsey Vonn captures downhill; Lake Tahoe’s Cook, Mancuso also on podium
Lindsey Vonn had a much better start to her ski season than boyfriend Tiger Woods. While Woods shot a 5-over par 77 in his return to golf this week and entered the final day of his hosted Hero World Challenge in last place, Vonn was triumphant on the slopes Saturday, winning the World Cup downhill […]
What Lake Tahoe ski resorts are open?
Thanks to a series of storms, there are many Lake Tahoe ski resorts open right now and offering good early-season conditions. Here’s a list of what ski Lake Tahoe ski resorts are open for skiing and snowboarding. SKI RESORT OPENINGS *Boreal Mountain: Nov. 18 Northstar California: Nov. 21 Heavenly Mountain Resort: Nov. 21 *Mt. Rose: […]
Mt. Rose ski resort opens new terrain after 21 inches of new snow
A series of snow storms has been wonderful news for Mt. Rose ski resort, which continues to open new terrain, just in time for weekend skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose reported that this week’s winter storm produced over 21 inches of new snow, allowing the resort to open additional lifts and terrain, including the Northwest […]
Northstar ski resort reporting 31 inches of new snow; opens more terrain
A series of storms in Lake Tahoe has resulted in some fabulous news for Northstar California. The North Lake Tahoe ski resort is reporting 31 inches of snow on its upper slopes, all within the past six days. Northstar ski resort received an additional six inches of new snow within the last 24 hours. As […]
Lake Tahoe snow storms dump nearly foot of snow
A strong winter storm has hit the Lake Tahoe region, covering a majority of North Lake Tahoe resorts with nearly a foot of snow in the past 24 hours. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday above 7,000 feet. Another four to eight inches of snow is expected to accumulate throughout […]
Lake Tahoe snow storms: Sugar Bowl ski resort will open Dec. 6
A series of storms in the Lake Tahoe region will allow one more ski resort to open this week. Sugar Bowl Resort will open for top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding this Saturday, Dec. 6. A powerful winter storm coated the mountain at Sugar Bowl in up to 21 inches of snow on Tuesday, and another foot […]