The oldest Lake Tahoe ski resort is making some changes to its historic lodging area. Sugar Bowl ski resort recently announced it was breaking ground on its biggest capital improvement campaign in the resort’s 86-year history. The resort says the goal is to elevate the guest experience and ensure that Sugar Bowl keeps the spirit […]
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Diamond Peak’s Bandelin receives prestigious award
A long, successful ski industry career has resulted in Mike Bandelin of Diamond Peak being recently given a prestigious award. The Diamond Peak ski resort general manger, Bandelin was honored with the Dave McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award by the California and Nevada ski industry trade group Ski California. Bandelin was nominated for the honor by […]
One North American ski resort still open
And then there was one. That’s in one North American ski resort remains open in mid-June. While most winter sports enthusiasts have long ago traded in their skis or snowboards for bikes and other summer-like pursuits, Timberline Lodge in Oregon is keeping the dream of a never-ending winter alive. Father’s Day weekend marked the last […]
Sugar Bowl offers exciting summer activity camps
Looking for some fun activities for your children to do this summer in the Lake Tahoe region? Sugar Bowl ski resort has some great options. Sugar Bowl Summer Camps are now open to campers age 4 to 17, offering new sessions designed for all youthful explorers. Whether you’ve got a curious 4-year-old or an adventure-hungry […]
Palisades Tahoe summer activities beginning
The ski season ended in late June. However, there are many reasons to visit Palisades Tahoe in the summer months. Palisades Tahoe ushers in the summer season this month, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events. Aerial Tram: The dog-friendly, 10-minute Aerial Tram ride takes guests over breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The […]
Final weekend of skiing in Tahoe
Looking for some final turns to the ski season in Lake Tahoe? Believe it or not, it’s still possible. Palisades Tahoe remains open through Memorial Day weekend with its final day of skiing and riding Monday (May 26). Although the snow is marginal at this point, the resort has received 392 inches of snow at […]
Comical Cushing Crossing returns to Palisades Tahoe
It’s an event that many ski resorts put in the category of the “silly season.” And a primary silly event for this time of year at Palisades Tahoe is the annual Cushing Crossing. Haven’t witnessed a Cushing Crossing? You should. It’s FUN! Many Tahoe ski resorts now offer a pond-skimming event. But Palisades Tahoe started […]
Weekend snow delivers surprise POW Day at Tahoe ski resorts
After several weeks of seasonably high temperatures and no trace of new snow, Mother Nature tossed the remaining open Tahoe ski resorts a late-season gift – Snow! Reacting to the change in the weather, many avid skiers and snowboarders will be abandoning their original plans and instead visiting the slopes this weekend in Lake Tahoe […]
Mt. Rose offering $60 lift tickets
In its 60th season, Mt. Rose ski resort is offering a deal that costs only $60. Only four days remain before Mt. Rose closes for the season Sunday, April 27. The resort is offering season passholders from any Lake Tahoe-area ski resort a discounted $60 lift ticket to ski or ride at Mt. Rose. Passholders […]
Ski season winding down in Lake Tahoe
In case you hadn’t noticed, the ski season is winding down in Lake Tahoe. It’s mid-April, so that shouldn’t come as a surprise to any skiers or snowboarders, since Tahoe ski season typically extends longer than many other U.S. ski areas. This is the last major weekend for heading down the slopes at many Tahoe […]