Sierra-at-Tahoe was overjoyed after the first snowfall this season at Tahoe ski resorts delivered 20 inches of fresh snow. Like all Tahoe ski resorts Tuesday (Nov. 10), Sierra-at-Tahoe remains closed despite the accumulation of snow from the recent storm that started on the weekend and concluded Monday morning. Mother Nature was kind to Sugar Bowl […]
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First snowfall hits Tahoe ski resorts
Tahoe ski resorts are once again painted white, thanks to the first snow storm of the season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was overjoyed with the amount of snow it received by Sunday morning (Nov. 8). Squaw-Alpine was reporting 9 inches of snow overnight at its upper mountain and 5-8 inches total at the base. The […]
Tahoe ski resorts could get 2 feet of snow
The first snow of the season could result in up to 2 feet of snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a snow warning for Friday morning (Nov. 6) through Sunday evening that could have snow accumulating as low as 5,000 feet. The warning says the snow totals […]
Squaw-Alpine opening Nov. 25
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will begin the 2021 ski season by opening Nov. 25, weather permitting. Operations at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows during COVID-19 will require guests and the resort t o work together. Squaw-Alpine is committed to providing space for physical distancing, adhering to safety policies and remaining flexible in the face of the […]
Northstar ski resort opening Nov. 20
Northstar California ski resort has tentatively set its opening date for November 20. Northstar’s scheduled opening day for the 2020-21 ski season is less than a month away. The resort, along with two other Vail Resorts in Tahoe – Kirkwood, Heavenly – began snowmaking operations Sunday (Oct. 25). Northstar Epic pass holders will receive priority […]
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe ski resorts
Cold temperatures have descended on Tahoe ski resorts this week. And that means snowmaking has commenced. Cold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe properties – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California, Kirkwood Mountain – all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window […]
Cost to ski in South Korea?
BY FRANK PEARSALL For a ton of different reasons, South Korea is an absolutely perfect place to go skiing. In this gorgeous and vibrant country, you’ll have access to so many unique experiences and rich details, creating a ski experience just as good as anywhere in the world – and with a little something extra […]
Northstar opening ski season Nov. 20
Northstar California ski resort has tentatively set its opening date for November 20. Northstar’s scheduled opening day for the 2020-21 ski season is just one month away. Northstar Epic pass holders will receive priority access to the reservation system, beginning Nov. 6, as well as exclusive early season access from opening day through Dec. 7. […]
What to expect this winter in South Lake Tahoe
Due to the coronavirus, visiting South Lake Tahoe this winter will obviously not be business as usual. It’s vitally important to remember – you may be on vacation but the coronavirus doesn’t take a vacation. There are plenty of precautions to consider, and of course two of the biggest are – wear a mask, frequently […]
Sugar Bowl coronavirus safeguards
Like all Tahoe ski resorts, Sugar Bowl will be changing many things in the 2020-21 season, putting in place coronavirus safeguards. In formulating a plan, Sugar Bowl observed how ski areas with summer business have been operating regarding guest safety. The resort has also monitored how ski areas in the southern hemisphere were conducting their […]