Heading into the all-important Christmas holidays, the snow situation in the Lake Tahoe area could be summed up in one word – dismal. Large resorts like Palisades Tahoe had only three out of 288 trails available. In South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly was doing a little better. But 11 trails as of Dec. 23 – most of them beginner runs […]
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Mt. Rose offering free Learn to Snowboard Day for kids
Although skiing has a reputation as an elite sport due to its rising cost over the years, there are deals out there. One of them takes place this weekend at Mt. Rose ski resort. In an effort to inspire the next generation of snowsports enthusiasts, on Sunday (Jan. 11) the Nevada resort will offer a […]
Sugar Bowl walloped with 28 inches of snow
Sugar Bowl got walloped Sunday with 28 inches of new snow, bringing its two-day total to 43 inches, the most in the Lake Tahoe region. It was the biggest one-day snowfall this season for Tahoe ski resorts, which were starved for any amount of snow several days before Christmas. The Christmas holiday skiing looked extremely […]
The day Sonny Bono tragically died in Heavenly ski accident
The most notable death at a Tahoe ski resort occurred 28 years ago today when Sonny Bono tragically died at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe. On Jan. 5, 1998, the 62-year-old Bono veered into the trees off a wide-open, well-groomed intermediate run at Heavenly. Reports say he apparently navigated through a narrow grove […]
Tahoe ski resorts getting pummeled with fresh snow
Timely storms saved the Tahoe region from becoming a major winter vacation bust over the ultra-important Christmas holidays, dumping snow measured in feet, not inches. It appears Mother Nature may deliver Tahoe ski resorts another weather gift as snow began coming down heavily Saturday throughout much of the region. And the good news for the […]
Ski patrol strike shuts down Telluride
There was enough snow and certainly enough interest, judging by the amount of holiday skiers and snowboarders ready to hit the slopes this weekend at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. However, the mountain looked eerily empty Saturday and Sunday with nary a skier or rider enjoying their happy place on the mountain. Tellluride was also […]
After one year off, Homewood ski resort returns
This wasn’t just another routine season-opener Saturday at Homewood Mountain ski resort. It was a major reason to rejoice for the neighborhood skiers and riders who have called this modest resort home for decades. Amidst speculation a year ago when it was closed for the season that this might be the case forever, Homewood has […]
Snow storm ignites Tahoe ski season
Due to some challenging conditions, Friday wasn’t the best day to ski in the Lake Tahoe region. However, the real story is you could ski or snowboard on more than just beginner terrain. Following a long wait for the season to really kick off, Tahoe got its much-needed Christmas wish – snow. It came in […]
A cherished Christmas gift for Tahoe ski resorts – Snow
Expect a much-needed Christmas gift arriving this week for Tahoe ski resorts – snow. Following a break in the weather Tuesday, the Lake Tahoe region is expected to get hit hard Wednesday (Dec. 24) with a much-needed storm, the largest one to date for the 2025-26 ski season. Upwards of 5 feet of snow could […]
Diamond Peak opens for its 60th season
Diamond Peak ski resort stepped into its 60th season of operations Friday (Dec. 19) with an entrance into the 2025-26 ski season. Like the other six Tahoe-are ski resorts that are currently open, Diamond Peak is offering beginner terrain as the region awaits the start of more seasonable weather. “We’re thrilled to kick off our […]