A snow storm that began today and will continue Thursday (Nov. 16) is a welcome site for both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resorts, who have a planned opening Friday. With more snow predicted, Heavenly Mountain expects to add to the 5 inches of snow it has received thus far. Regardless […]
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Coolest ski town in North America: Truckee
When it comes to “cool” ski resort towns in North America, according to one source, Truckee is the coolest. The iconic Lake Tahoe town of Truckee was recently named the coolest ski town, according to a report from Matador Network. A travel and lifestyle publication, Matador Network recently ranked North American’s top 21 coolest cities. […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows holding job fair Nov. 2
If working at a premier Lake Tahoe ski resort this season seems like a great idea, the folks at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows may have a job for you. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will host one winter job fair for 2017-18 positions, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, starting at 3 p.m. Interviews with hiring managers will take […]
Squaw Valley hosting U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame event
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will celebrate ski and snowboard history next spring when it welcomes the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to honor its class of 2017. A star-studded group of eight noted skiing athletes and sport builders have been announced as inductees to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class […]
Squaw Valley ski season finally ends
The longest season in Squaw Valley history ended Saturday. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced today that the Lake Tahoe ski resort is officially closed after offering skiing and riding for a record 200 days during the 2016-17 season. Winter and summer blended together this season at Squaw Valley, resulting in an historic winter with operations […]
Summer skiing continues at Squaw Valley
Fourth of July skiing was a huge success this weekend at one Lake Tahoe ski resort. However, that’s not the end of the ski season at Squaw Valley. After offering skiing and riding for the fourth time in resort history over the Fourth of July holiday, Squaw Valley remains open for the first time ever […]
On Lake Tahoe’s Fourth of July menu: Skiing at Squaw Valley
A rare item on the menu this Fourth of July weekend in Lake Tahoe: Skiing. Yes, that’s right Squaw Valley is open today until Tuesday for both skiing and snowboarding. The usual snow attire is different when you are skiing in July. Expect to see people in swim suits, shorts and nothing heavier than a […]
Squaw Valley extends hours for Fourth of July skiing
Anticipating more skiers and snowboarders visiting for the Fourth of July holiday, Squaw Valley ski resort has extended its hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Squaw Valley is the only ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region to remain open. The resort, located in Truckee off Highway 89, also extended its hours this weekend […]
Storm reportedly dumps foot of snow in Lake Tahoe
Snow in June? It rarely happens in Lake Tahoe. But the famed Lake Tahoe region may have received up to 12 inches of snow in some places by Monday morning. Thanks to a low-pressure system from the Pacific, the Sierra mountain range in Lake Tahoe started to receive light flurries late Sunday afternoon and by […]
Cushing Crossing today at Squaw Valley ski resort
One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions takes place Sunday – the Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort. The 27th annual Cushing Crossing takes place at 1 pm today (May 28). The energizing, comical at times event is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Every year Squaw […]