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 […]
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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 […]
Squaw Valley-Alpine gondola nears final approval
The long talked-about gondola linking Squaw Valley ski resort to Alpine Meadows is on the horizon. The proposal to connect the two Lake Tahoe ski resorts with a 2.2-mile-long gondola was approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 30. The approval was likely the final crucial step toward linking Squaw Valley and […]
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 […]
Curtain comes down on Squaw Valley ski season
The curtain finally came down on the ski season at Squaw Valley. The popular Tahoe ski resort closed Sunday (July 7), ending the fourth largest season of operating days in the resort’s history. The season lasted nearly eight months and there were 212 operating days this season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows opened for the 2018-19 […]
Squaw Valley remains open through July 7
The only Tahoe ski resort still open, Squaw Valley will offer skiing and snowboarding through the Fourth of July weekend and has a closing date of Sunday, July 7. Squaw Valley is open July 3-7 and just concluded $5 Fridays on June 28. Squaw offered $5 advance-purchase lift tickets every Friday in June with all […]
Squaw Valley offering $5 lift tickets
Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe will offer $5 lift tickets in June. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages are invited to celebrate spring on the slopes at Squaw Valley with $5 lift tickets on four consecutive Fridays in June. “Five Dollar Fridays” will benefit the Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports environmental […]