BY JEFFREY WEIDEL There was plenty of rejoicing Friday at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The reason was mentioned several times on Twitter where the message was short and to the point: “Dumping.” Indeed, it was dumping throughout the Sierra in the first major snow storm since Dec. 20. Heading the list of reported snow was […]
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New snow at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It was a rare sight, but certainly a welcome one. Some unexpected snow dropped Tuesday on Lake Tahoe ski resorts, the first measurable snowfall since around Dec. 20. Many resorts were thrilled to receive fresh snow and replenish the amounts which have been disappearing from all Lake Tahoe ski resorts since the Christmas […]
Learn to Ski, Snowboard Month in Lake Tahoe
Want to learn how to ski or snowboard? Here’s your chance. The National SnowSports Industry Association puts on Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month every January to ignite and rekindle passions for skiing and snowboarding. Many of North Lake Tahoe’s 12 downhill resorts are offering steep discounts on lessons, lift tickets, rentals and more, making it […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts enjoying strong holiday season
There’s no doubt Lake Tahoe depends heavily on the ski season to help fill its hotels, visit its restaurants, spend money at its casinos, and in general leave behind a trail of cash that gets spread around throughout the region’s business community. And there is no more important time than during the holiday season. Experience […]
Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for season
There are three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts to consider for some holiday skiing and snowboarding – Homewood Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Winter storms and continual snowfall prompted the season opening of the three North Lake Tahoe ski resorts. All 17 Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are now […]
Homewood ski resort opens today
This is a day to savor for local skiers and snowboarders who love making some turns at their neighborhood ski resort – Homewood Mountain Resort. Homewood ski resort will kick off open 2014-15 ski season Saturday (Dec. 20) for skiing and snowboarding with limited, intermediate and advanced-level terrain on the upper mountain, as well as […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens today
After patiently waiting for the snow to accumulate in Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak ski resort is set to open. Opening day is scheduled for today, Dec. 20. Diamond Peak ski resort’s scheduled lifts and trails for skiing and snowboarding will be updated on DiamondPeak.com prior to opening day. Visit the website to purchase season passes, […]
Mt. Rose ski resort reports 80% of terrain open
Mt. Rose ski resort in Nevada has received so much snow of late that it already has almost 80 percent of its terrain open. Skiers and snowboarders can ski and ride top-to-bottom on 1,440 vertical feet as the Lake Tahoe-area ski resort makes itself available for people ready to make the first turns of the season […]
Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar reporting new snow totals
Like all ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, the three Vail Resorts – Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar – have all benefitted from the recent snow storm that blanketed the area. The latest storm delivered various amounts of new snow to Tahoe ski resorts, bringing 17 inches to Kirkwood Mountain Resort, 8 inches to Northstar California […]
Snow storm ignites opening day for Sierra-at-Tahoe
Thanks to a large snow storm, the wait has ended for Sierra-at-Tahoe, which opened Friday for skiing and snowboarding. Located off Highway 50 heading into South Lake Tahoe, Sierra operates differently from other ski resorts in the region. One of the most notable differences between Sierra and its neighbors is the resort has very little […]