What a season it was at California ski resorts. And because he didn’t want to miss the final day, legendary professional skier Glen Plake took a few runs Sunday on the final day of the ski season at Mammoth Mountain. A South Lake Tahoe native, Plake was on hand for the incredible 275th day of […]
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World Cup skiers will return to Palisades Tahoe
World Cup skiers will once again descend on Palisades Tahoe ski resort next season. The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup returns to Lake Tahoe Feb. 23-25, 2024. The competition is part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour. Large crowds of spectators at Palisades Tahoe watched World Cup skiers in February 2023. “We are thrilled to […]
Mammoth ski resort closes Sunday
Nearly four months after most U.S. ski resorts shut down for the 2022-23 season, the curtain will finally come down Sunday on Mammoth Mountain ski resort. Located on California’s Eastern Sierra range, approximately 100 miles south of the Nevada state line and 50 minutes from the eastern gate of Yosemite, Mammoth Mountain often stays open […]
Mammoth ski resort open thru Aug. 6
It seems preposterous in California, given the recent heat wave in many parts of the state, that skiing is still taking place. Yet, that is the case. Wanna make a couple of turns before the curtain truly comes down on the 2022-23 ski season? Then head to Mammoth Mountain ski resort, where skiing and riding […]
No mountain biking at Bear Valley ski resort
A record-breaking snow total season can have its downside. Just ask the folks who love the typical summer months at Bear Valley ski resort. Like many resorts throughout California this year, Bear Valley Resort had an incredible amount of snow – 682 inches (56 feet) to be exact, the most in resort history. However, the […]
Exploring Lake Tahoe’s Winter Activities
Lake Tahoe is known worldwide as an incredible destination for winter sports. Straddling the border between California and Nevada, historically Lake Tahoe’s altitude meant it received reliable snow most years. Although climate issues are one primary reason that trend is not as constant, Tahoe ski resorts were breaking seasonal records in the 2022-23 season. The […]
Alpine offering Fourth of July skiing
Following an extremely long season, the curtain will finally be coming down on Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Fourth of July. That’s right, there will be Fourth of July skiing and snowboarding this summer, thanks to a staggering 723 inches of snowfall the Tahoe ski resort received in the 2022-23 season, the most in resort […]
Palisades Tahoe will initiate paid parking next season
Starting next season, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will implement paid parking on weekends and holidays. Palisades Tahoe announced Friday (June 2) it will introduce a mix of free and reserve-in-advance, paid parking for all guests during the 2023-24 season. Parking will remain free during weekdays – Monday through Friday on non-holiday weeks. The cost of […]
Three California ski resorts open Memorial Day Weekend
Thinking of skiing or snowboarding over Memorial Day weekend? It’s definitely an option in Lake Tahoe and two other California ski resorts where one can make a few turns during the holidays. A handful of ski resorts around the U.S. are still open for the 2022-2023 ski season, including Palisades Tahoe. Thanks to the huge […]
Palisades only Tahoe ski resort still open
After more than seven months of skiing in Lake Tahoe, only one resort remains open as of Monday (May 15) – Palisades Tahoe. Not only is Palisades Tahoe staying open, the former Squaw Valley ski resort will be running its lifts for nearly another two months. The resort has scheduled its closing date for July […]