The 2019-20 ski season kicked off Friday (Oct. 11) in Colorado, where Arapahoe Basin Ski Area was the first resort to open in North America. It could be the case of a little one-upmanship by Arapahoe Basin. The resort made the announcement after learning that nearby Keystone Resort was planning to open Saturday, Oct. 12. […]
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Mt. Rose airing Winterland ski movie
In anticipation of the upcoming 2019-20 ski season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will host the premiere of Winterland, the new feature-length ski and snowboard film from Teton Gravity Research. Mt. Rose will air Winterland on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Upstairs at Greater Nevada Field in Reno. A celebration of ski and snowboard culture, Winterland highlights […]
Squaw Valley gets 4 inches of snow
Ski season in Lake Tahoe still lies on the horizon. However, snow has already arrived for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts. One of those resorts is Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The snowstorm that came through the Sierra this past weekend (Sept. 28-29) dropped a total of 4 inches of snow on Squaw Valley and neighboring […]
Vail Resorts announces new Kirkwood GM
There’s a new person at the top at Kirkwood Mountain ski resort. Vail Resorts, Inc. announced this week that Matt Jones will be the new Vice President and General Manager for Kirkwood Mountain. Jones replaces Tom Fortune, who now oversees Heavenly Mountain Resort and will be relocating from Colorado to the Tahoe region. Vail Resorts […]
Sugar Bowl makes improvements for 2019-20 season
There are a number of things that are new as Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe prepares for the 2019-20 season. This summer, Sugar Bowl continued to invest capital dollars to enhance the guest experience for the 2019-20 winter season and beyond. On-mountain and base area projects include a new covered surface lift for […]
Diamond Peak ski resort Tahoe’s hidden gem
For more than 50 years, Diamond Peak Ski Resort has been offering a family-friendly atmosphere that distinguishes itself from many of Lake Tahoe’s larger ski resorts. During its 53 winters of operations, conveniently located Diamond Peak has been offering family fun at a ski resort that is perfect for beginners, offers challenging terrain for more […]
What’s new at Homewood Mountain
What’s new at Homewood Mountain Resort? Expanded snowmaking and grooming are among the improvements at Homewood Mountain for the 2019-20 season. With the 2019-20 season on the horizon, Homewood Mountain is putting out the word that it has invested in its snowmaking and grooming capabilities, has new food offerings at its South Base, and has […]
Mt. Rose will offer new lift gates for 2019-20 season
The ski season is getting closer for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And “what’s new” will be a common theme for resorts like Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe heading into the 2019-20 season. Located just 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose is hoping to build on its commitment to enhance the guest experience. It has invested $1.5 […]
Ikon Pass now includes Matterhorn
The Ikon Pass that includes Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe now includes another premiere ski resort – the Matterhorn in Switzerland. The legendary Matterhorn as Zermatt in Switzerland becomes the first European destination partner on the Ikon Pass. Now Ikon Pass holders have access to snow at 41 global destinations across five continents. The Ikon Pass […]
Vail Resorts adds 17 U.S. ski resorts
Vail Resorts Inc. announced this week that it has added 17 U.S. ski areas to its network of resorts. Through the acquisition, Vail Resorts will add 17 U.S. ski areas to its network of world-class resorts. Located near major metropolitan areas, including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus, St. Louis, Kansas City […]