The wait should be over tomorrow. After several false starts for a number of Lake Tahoe ski resorts, both Mt. Rose and Boreal Mountain will start running lifts on Friday, Nov. 18. Mt. Rose, which had set an ambitious Halloween Day opening, will be open for skiing and snowboarding Friday morning. Thanks to several days of […]
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Two Lake Tahoe ski resorts schedule Nov. 18 openings
Predicting the opening of ski season has been a difficult chore this fall for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. It’s about as unpredictable as the weather. After one of the wettest Octobers on record that left ski resorts optimistic regarding early openings, November arrived with no measurable precipitation and hotter than normal temperatures. Mt. Rose ski […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts continue to push back opening day
The enjoyable fall weather in the Lake Tahoe region has been a blessing for many reasons. But one of the downsides is skiing. Lake Tahoe ski resorts like Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, who were expected to open Friday (Nov. 11), have pushed back their opening by nearly two weeks. After some promising early snow […]
Mt. Rose ski resort delays opening day
Although weekend storms delivered snow to the Lake Tahoe, it wasn’t enough for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe to make a planned Halloween opening date. The resort, located off Mt. Rose Highway in Nevada, requires a minimum of 10 inches of base for skiers and snowboarders and it didn’t happen. Mt. Rose received an estimated 5 […]
What’s new this season at Tahoe Donner ski resort?
Like most ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, Tahoe Donner is preparing for winter. With all the buzz from the recent snowfall, the resort along Donner Lake is announcing new developments and offerings for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. A few Tahoe Donner highlights include: Cross Country Ski Area: The recent acquisition of Crabtree Canyon […]
Storm dumps 18 inches on Mt. Rose ski resort
The first major snow storm descended on Lake Tahoe late Sunday evening, producing measurable snow totals for the first time since spring time. There was rejoicing at Mt. Rose Ski Resort near Tahoe, which could make it the first resort in California to open for the season. Mt. Rose confirmed its plans to open for […]
What’s new this ski season at Sierra-at-Tahoe?
Like many ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be making some positive changes for the upcoming 2016-17 ski season. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe averages of 460 inches of snow each season for skiers and snowboarders. Expanded Sculpted Learning Terrain: Learning to ski or snowboard is all about […]
Look what’s new this ski season at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
The curtain will rise soon on the 2016-17 ski season. Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will unveil some new things. Below are some of the new or improved services at both ski resorts. 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Squaw Valley: Alpine World Cup ski racing returns to Squaw […]
Diamond Peak ski resort turns 50 this season
This will be a special season Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The family-friendly resort will be celebrating its 50th birthday. Founded in 1966 as Ski Incline, Diamond Peak celebrates its golden anniversary with a series of events focused on the history of the resort. Expect a historic ski/snowboard film and speaker series featuring […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts await the start of winter
It’s the first weekend in October, a sun-drenched couple of days that make the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe pop even more than normal and the surrounding mountainous terrain appear ominous. This was in-between time, the calm before the storm in picturesque South Lake Tahoe, a period where summer has disappeared and winter looms in […]