The Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – are making the necessary adjustments in a season when snowfall is not plentiful. There have been multiple Tahoe bluebird days to enjoy where the sun is out and conditions are more spring-like that most February days in the past. The snow total is far […]
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Good snow conditions remain at Diamond Peak ski resort
Like many Tahoe ski resorts, Diamond Peak still has enough snow for a good day on the slopes. It’s been a down season for Diamond Peak ski resort, which has received only 113 inches of snow this season. That total is far from its average and pales in comparison to a year ago when Diamond […]
Squaw-Alpine adjusts to lack of snow
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is making the necessary adjustments in a season when the snow is not plentiful. Squaw Valley has received the most snow among Tahoe ski resorts with 207 inches and Alpine Meadows has 198 inches for the 2019-20 ski season (SEE SNOW TOTALS BELOW). However, that total is far from its average […]
Snow conditions remain good at Tahoe ski resorts
Despite the lack of snow, Tahoe ski resorts still have good conditions for skiing and snowboarding. That’s the news this week coming out of Tahoe ski resorts. The nine Tahoe ski resorts contacted here unanimously say snow coverage is still substantial, even though there has been no snowfall in February and the forecast isn’t calling […]
No holiday snow expected at Tahoe ski resorts
There is little chance of snow forecast for Tahoe ski resorts on President’s Day weekend. The Weather Channel has forecasted a 10-percent chance of snow dropping Sunday (Feb. 16) and Monday at Tahoe ski resorts, which haven’t received any snow this month and virtually none since mid-January. Bryan Allegretto, Lake Tahoe weather forecaster for OpenSnow.com, […]
Tips for buying new skis
Attention all you budget-conscious types. Let’s face facts – change is required. It’s time to ditch those archaic skis and get hooked up with a new pair. Yes, it is hard pulling the trigger, especially when your bank account isn’t overflowing with excess cash and the old skis still provide adequate transportation. Yet so did […]
Sierra Avalanche Dogs aid skier safety
Despite advancement in search and rescue technology, at Tahoe ski resorts avalanche dogs and their handlers are still an integral part of mountain safety. At Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort, skiers and snowboarders have no doubt seen the Sierra Avalanche Dogs around the mountain. Sure, they are cute. But they are much more than just furry friends. […]
Final approval Squaw Alpine Gondola
The Gondola that will connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resort has received final approval following an agreement to dismiss an environmental lawsuit. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows announced today it had reached a settlement with Granite Chief Wilderness Protection League’s lawsuit. The agreement details protection measures for Sierra Nevada Yellow Legged Frog habitat […]
Where to watch Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe
So, the plans are to finish skiing or snowboarding early, then find a suitable place in South Lake Tahoe to go watch the Super Bowl. For Northern Californians, skiing and watching the Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe takes on added meaning this year because the San Francisco 49ers will be making their first appearance […]
Super Bowl Sunday skiing South Lake Tahoe
For Northern Californians, skiing and watching the Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe takes on added meaning this year because the San Francisco 49ers will be making their first appearance in the big game since 1994. The skiing part is easy – there are only two choices. However, finding that “cool” location to watch the […]