For skiers and snowboarders who regularly visit Heavenly Mountain Resort, there’s good news regarding terrain. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly announced that it will be opening the California side of the mountain to skiers and snowboarders, two weeks earlier than expected. Five feet of November snow and more today has allowed Heavenly to expand […]
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What’s new at Lake Tahoe ski resorts?
After three disheartening drought-stricken years, the ski season is off to a promising start – there’s actually real snow in the Sierra and cold temperatures as well. Whether the 2015-16 season results in a renaissance or turns out to be another dud won’t be determined for several months. With an optimistic start to the season […]
It will be a Happy Thanksgiving for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
This wasn’t an unusual occurrence a decade ago at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Opening the ski resort off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe in November was often the norm. But that certainly hasn’t been the case during three straight drought years. Dependent more on Mother Nature than many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts because it doesn’t have […]
Nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for Thanksgiving
There will be plenty of choices for skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe over the Thanksgiving holidays. There are nine ski resorts that will be open on Thanksgiving Day and through the holiday weekend. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in many Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening […]
Earliest opening in 11 years for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort
This wasn’t an unusual occurrence a decade ago at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Opening the ski resort off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe in November was often the norm. But that certainly hasn’t been the case lately following three drought years. Dependent on Mother Nature more than many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe happily announced it will […]
Snow report: 7 of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts open
More snow is falling today in Lake Tahoe, where the ski season is off to a great start. Seven of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts are now open, providing early-season runs for skiers and snowboarders. Four more Lake Tahoe ski resorts opened Saturday (Nov. 14) – Northstar California, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Squaw Valley. Alpine Meadows […]
What’s new at North Lake Tahoe ski resorts
North Lake Tahoe ski resorts have been busy in the offseason, adding new terrain park features, passholder perks, specialty ski lessons and exclusive après ski dining opportunities. Below is a list of what’s new for the 2015-16 season in North Tahoe. New tree run access at Diamond Peak Ski Resort: The resort offers newly improved […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine receive foot of snow
Thanks to a foot of new snow this week and some cold temperatures, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe fired up their snowmaking systems. This is a positive step as the two related and neighboring ski resorts begin planning their openings for skiing and snowboarding. Opening day is set for Nov. […]
Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood hiring for ski season
If you are looking for a job at a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the 2015-16 season, the Best of Tahoe resorts – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain – are accepting applications in addition to hosting job fairs on-site at each of the three mountains. The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are looking for […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows hiring for 2015-16 ski season
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced this week it will host two winter job fairs this fall. The resorts will also increase rates of pay, and will introduce new benefits for seasonal employees at the ski resort this winter. Applicants are encouraged to view open positions and apply online in advance, then participate in either the […]