One day after a fire shut down operations, Homewood Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe is running its lifts today with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding. A building at Homewood’s South Lodge went up in flames about 3 a.m. (Dec. 28) at the resort on West Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The building was fully engulfed in flames […]
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Lake Tahoe ski resorts get up to 18 inches of new snow
A winter storm resulted in more than a foot of new snow for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, which will translate into happy holidays to the large number of skiers and snowboarders who were planning on hitting the slopes. No resort was happier to see the fresh snow than Donner Ski Ranch, a family-owned ski […]
Storm could dump up to 2 feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A winter storm warning that could deliver 2 feet of new snow by this weekend would serve as an early Christmas gift for skiers and snowboarders heading to a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the holidays. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting 1 to 2 feet of snow above 7,000 feet, with 8 to […]
Best beginner areas at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts offer runs that will challenge the absolute best skiers and snowboarders. However, every resort also features tame runs that won’t intimidate beginner skiers and riders. All ski resorts create safe areas for skiers and riders to learn. When taking lessons, these beginner runs, which are designated in green on ski […]
Sunny skies, more snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
After multiple days of wet and windy weather, the majority of Lake Tahoe ski resorts emerged with sunny skies for the weekend and more snow at the summit. There are currently 13 Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offering skiing and snowboarding this weekend and expected to be doing so during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Although […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows awarded ‘Best Ski Resort’
It is a two-peat for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which was once again awarded the Readers’ Choice Poll for “Best Ski Resort.” Out of the 20 resorts nominated by a panel of pro skiers and snowboarders, USA Today and 10Best announced that their readers selected Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows as the 2017 winner. This was the […]
More terrain open at Heavenly ski resort
Although the wet weather is producing more rain than snow in the Lake Tahoe region, Heavenly Mountain ski resort is adding to its available terrain today, increasing to 128 acres for skiing and snowboarding. This morning Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe began operating Stagecoach Chair and the base area. Stagecoach provides immediate access […]
Diamond Peak opens Dec. 15 for 50th anniversary
Waiting on the sidelines probably hasn’t been easy this ski season for Diamond Peak Ski Resort. The popular family-friendly resort in Incline Village has been anxious to kick off its 50th anniversary season, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 15. Diamond Peak says it plans to offer top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding (weather permitting) for its […]
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opens
It’s all systems go at Tahoe Donner, which opened its Downhill Ski Area today (Dec. 9) for the 2016-2017 season. Tahoe Donner’s three additional winter venues –Cross Country Ski Area, Snowplay, and Winter Golf Academy at Tahoe Donner Golf Course – had previously opened. Homewood Mountain ski resort in North Lake Tahoe also opened today. Tahoe […]
Kirkwood Mountain now offering top-to-bottom access
Another Lake Tahoe ski resort – Kirkwood Mountain – is offering top-to-bottom access this weekend for skiers and snowboarders. This morning, Kirkwood Mountain Resort began operating the Cornice Express (#6) and is now has expanded its terrain to 348 skiable acres for skiers and riders. Cornice Express provides access to top-to-bottom skiing and riding on […]