Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced early this week its plans for opening for the 2018-19 season Friday, Nov. 16, weather permitting. The 2017-18 season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows saw 411 inches of snow and a Memorial Day closing, continuing its tradition of hosting Lake Tahoe’s longest ski and snowboarding season. With approximately 80-plus days […]
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Mt. Rose ski resort to improve snowmaking
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is making a significant investment in improving its snowmaking capability for the 2018-19 ski season. Located 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose is in the midst of another $2 million in capital projects, designed to improve its mountain facilities and enhance the overall guest experience at the resort […]
Ron Cohen named President, COO at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Veteran ski resort official Ron Cohen has been named the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen has served as the interim President & Chief Operating Officer at the famed Lake Tahoe ski resort since April 2018. He moved into the permanent position following the Aug. 15 announcement by Alterra Mountain […]
Hakuba Valley in Japan added to Vail’s Epic Pass
Hakuba Valley ski resort in Japan is the latest resort to be added to the Epic Pass by Vail Resorts. Vail Resorts announced a long-term alliance with one of Japan’s largest and most renowned mountain resort regions. Hakuba Valley, located in the northern part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps […]
Vail Resorts’ season pass offers summer perks
Vail Resorts’ season pass includes more than just access to the mountains for skiing and snowboarding. It also involves considerable perks this summer. In the Lake Tahoe area, Vail Resorts operates Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain. Summer Perks for a 2018-19 Winter Season Pass (for use this summer) Complimentary scenic lift rides and […]
Squaw Valley ski resort open through Memorial Day
Although the ski season has ended for most Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort remains open for much of May. The closing of Mt. Rose last week left just one ski resort open. Squaw Valley says it will remain open until Memorial Day (May 28), weather permitting. For the remainder of […]
Snowboarder Jamie Anderson will appear on Dancing with the Stars
It’s a proven fact that Jamie Anderson is a fabulous snowboarder. But can she dance? To get that answer, fans of the Lake Tahoe Olympic gold-medal winning snowboarder can find out tonight (April 30) by tuning into Dancing with the Stars. The show airs at 8 p.m. PST on ABC. The new Dancing with the […]
Mt. Rose ski resort closing April 29
A ski season that started in November ends this weekend for Mt. Rose ski resort. Located in Nevada but still considered a Lake Tahoe ski resort, Mt. Rose ski resort will be offering skiing and snowboarding until Sunday (April 29), its season-finale. The closing of Mt. Rose leaves just one ski resort open – Squaw […]
Heavenly Mountain closing April 22
A ski season that started in November ends Sunday (April 22) for Heavenly Mountain ski resort. The famed ski resort in South Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding Sunday in its season-finale. Heavenly Mountain is the last of the three Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe to shut down for the season. Kirkwood […]
Andy Wirth retires as Squaw Valley CEO
Following eight years at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Andy Wirth has announced plans to retire and step down from the position of President & COO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. “It is after careful consideration and reflection that I have made this decision,” Wirth said. “My retirement will allow me to not only spend more […]