The rumor has been circulating ever since Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows became one united ski resort. The resort moved one step closer by recently announcing its plan to install a base-to-base gondola, connecting Squaw Valley and the base area at Alpine Meadows. Called the “California Express,” the proposed gondola would save approximately 40 minutes for […]
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Diamond Peak ski resort adds new terrain park
A family-friendly ski resort, Diamond Peak will add one more element to its arsenal for the 2017-18 ski season – a new terrain park. Located in Incline Village, last season Diamond Peak celebrated its 50th anniversary with amazing snow totals and was able to extend skiing and snowboarding into late April. Since opening day in […]
Squaw Valley ski resort plans Nov. 17 opening
Following a record-breaking season and its latest closing ever, Squaw Valley ski resort took a brief respite, and began making preparations for the 2017 ski season and its planned Nov. 17 opening – weather permitting. Located in Truckee off Highway 89, Squaw Valley was voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and […]
Mt. Rose ski resort adds $2 million in improvements
Following a record-setting season that extended until Memorial Day, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe invested over $2 million in capital improvements this summer that will significantly enhance the guest experience during the 2017-18 season and beyond. Located 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose received more than 770 inches of snow last season. That shattered the old resort mark of 600 […]
Schwartz named Tahoe Donner director of marketing
Christina Schwartz has been named director of marketing and member relations at Tahoe Donner Association. Schwartz joins the Tahoe Donner team with a robust brand marketing background, leading GoPro Inc.’s brand as vice president of brand and creative services. Tahoe Donner is one of America’s largest homeowner’s associations, with nearly 6,500 properties and 25,000 members […]
Homewood Mountain Resort adds Silverton Mountain
Being a season passholder at Homewood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe will have more value to skiers and snowboarders for the 2017-18 ski season. For the first time, Homewood Mountain and its sister resort – Red Lodge Mountain in Montana – have partnered with Silverton Mountain in Colorado to offer reciprocal season passholder benefits during the 2017-18 winter season. […]
Squaw Valley ski season finally ends
The longest season in Squaw Valley history ended Saturday. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced today that the Lake Tahoe ski resort is officially closed after offering skiing and riding for a record 200 days during the 2016-17 season. Winter and summer blended together this season at Squaw Valley, resulting in an historic winter with operations […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts record 8 of Top-10 snow totals in North America
How good was the 2017 ski season in Lake Tahoe? Eight of the top-10 snow totals at North American ski resorts were recorded at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts. It was arguably the most prolific season for snow totals in Lake Tahoe history. As a result, ski resorts stayed open later this season than ever […]
Summer skiing continues at Squaw Valley
Fourth of July skiing was a huge success this weekend at one Lake Tahoe ski resort. However, that’s not the end of the ski season at Squaw Valley. After offering skiing and riding for the fourth time in resort history over the Fourth of July holiday, Squaw Valley remains open for the first time ever […]
On Lake Tahoe’s Fourth of July menu: Skiing at Squaw Valley
A rare item on the menu this Fourth of July weekend in Lake Tahoe: Skiing. Yes, that’s right Squaw Valley is open today until Tuesday for both skiing and snowboarding. The usual snow attire is different when you are skiing in July. Expect to see people in swim suits, shorts and nothing heavier than a […]