Tahoe Donner ski resort is certainly not one of the first places people think of when they consider skiing or snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. Located off Interstate 80 and five miles from DonnerLake, Tahoe Donner ski resort has a modest downhill terrain of 120 skiable acres, accessed by two lifts and 14 trails. Its base elevation […]
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First Sierra Nevada snow survey this season only 20 percent of normal
Thus far, the weather has been much more fall than winter-like in California, where the snow totals right now are pretty minimal. The state is experiencing one of the driest starts to winter ever. How dry is it? The depth of the problem was exposed by the California Department of Water Resources on Friday after […]
Snow making a huge factor for Lake Tahoe’s holiday season
Snow making is saving the Lake Tahoe ski industry right now. Due to a lack of natural snow thus far, snow making has been relied on more than usual by Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts, which were all open by the middle of December. The snow making, combined with mostly cold temperatures in December, salvaged […]
Homewood ski resort will open powder stash area on Friday
Apparently Christmas is still taking place at Homewood Mountain Resort. Homewood ski resort has a little power stash that the north Lake Tahoe resort will unveil Friday (Dec. 27). Homewood ski resort will open four powder-filled previously unopened north-facing runs to the public. Homewood is located off Highway 89. Powder stash off the Ellis chair […]
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to add terrain for the holidays
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to open more terrain in preparation for the Christmas holidays. Mt. Rose ski resort has six lifts operating for skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose ski resort has also opened the Pondo terrain park, accessed from the Ponderosa lift. Mt. Rose ski resort is located off Mt. Rose […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe offering affordable ski, snowboard lessons
It’s the start of another ski season. And for many people wanting to learn how to ski or snowboard, lessons are the way to go. Sugar Bowl ski resort is currently offering a deal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. They can learn to ski and ride all season at Sugar Bowl Resort with […]
Northstar, Homewood add new terrain for skiing, snowboarding
Some additional snow made all the difference for two of Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts this week – Homewood Mountain and Northstar California. Both North Lake Tahoe ski resorts added terrain for skiing and snowboarding following a snow that added as much as 6 inches to the base totals of some Tahoe resorts. Northstar will have […]
Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe opens more terrain for skiing, snowboarding
The Christmas holidays are creeping closer. And with the crowds beginning to gather this weekend in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort has decided to open additional terrain for skiing and snowboarding. Heavenly ski resort opened the California side of the resort today (Dec. 21). Among the new terrain available is: Ridge Run Patsy’s, Maggie’s […]
Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows add additional terrain for holiday skiing
More snow in the Lake Tahoe region earlier this week means one primary thing to skiers and snowboarders – more available terrain! Both Squaw Valley ski resort and Alpine Meadows ski resort opened expanded terrain this weekend with the addition of Shirley Lake Express at Squaw Valley, and Hot Wheels Chairlift at Alpine Meadows. Shirley […]
Ritz-Carlton unveils new barbecue restaurant at Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe
For skiers and snowboarders who enjoy their barbecue, there’s now a place to eat it during a visit to Northstar California. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will open a new slope-side BBQ-themed outdoor restaurant today (Dec. 20). The grand opening includes food and drink specials from 3-6 p.m. The new restaurant is located on the back […]