Following a strong ski season, two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – have targeted June 14 for their opening days of summer activities available across the region.
A third Vail Resort in Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open to guests for summer activities once the snow has melted.
“The changing of the seasons in Tahoe is always exciting and full of adventure no matter what time of year it is,” said Tom Fortune, VP and COO of Heavenly and the Tahoe Region. “There is truly something for everyone to enjoy from the adrenaline inducing Bike Park at Northstar, to the best sightseeing views of Lake Tahoe courtesy of the Heavenly Gondola, to beautiful hikes and disc golf at Kirkwood.”
Additional details on activities and opening dates can be found HERE,
NORTHSTAR SUMMER: For those eager to get an earlier start on summer activities, Northstar’s 18-hole golf course opened May 24. From its tips, the course measures 6,800 yards.
The iconic Bike Park at Northstar is back, offering mountain bikers of all levels new challenges and adventure with exciting features, single track and downhill terrain, and progression areas like the Gatorade Skills Zone and Toyota Jump Park.
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New this summer, starting July 12, Northstar will keep its Bike Park open for an additional two hours every Friday until 7 pm through August 16, allowing guests even more opportunities to get together with friends and ride the night away.
During those six weeks, the new Progression on Pedals program will offer fun evening sessions at the Bike Park, facilitated by top-tier female coaches, to promote skill-building and female leadership every Friday from 5-7 pm.
Additionally, the new Friday night Northstar Mini Enduro Race Series will present a community-centric, family-friendly race experience combining cool trail segments with uphill climbs and lift rides.
Guests at Northstar can also hike or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the mountain to soak in the views or hang out in the Village for roller skating, live music and other events like Celebrate Freedom Fest on June 29.
Dining will be available at Wild Pine restaurant and Lavazza coffee and baked treats will be served at VOUS.
HEAVENLY SUMMER: On Tahoe’s South Shore, Heavenly’s famed Gondola will begin running June 14, where breathtaking views can be seen on the way up and also on the observation deck.
Once at the top of the Gondola, guests can participate in an array of activities for the whole family, including zip lines, a climbing wall, gem panning, and the return of our Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, which will be repaired for this summer and open in early July.
Heavenly also offers numerous hiking trails at the top and bottom of Tamarack Express. There’s also food and beverages at Tamarack Lodge and Café Blue throughout the summer season.
Guests can also meditate, stretch and relax at Blue Sky Terrace with the Mountaintop Yoga series Sundays starting June 23 through Sept. 1 or at the Lake Tahoe Yoga Festival on August 11.
KIRKWOOD SUMMER: Adventurers can explore the network of self-powered mountain biking trails, try out the Discwood Golf Course, known to be one of the most challenging in the area, or hike through the Scenic alpine meadows once the snow has melted.
Kirkwood’s trails are home to beautiful and diverse wildflowers, including some rare and endangered species. The flowers bloom from early June through mid-July.
Kirkwood Inn will be opening this summer with its California-inspired BBQ menu and celebrating its 160th anniversary. Located off Highway 88 and built in 1864 at the intersection of three county lines – Amador, Alpine and El Dorado – the Inn has long served local adventurers and others traveling through the pass.
Details about summer activities, tickets, hours of operation, event calendars, and more can be found at the websites of the three resorts – www.SkiHeavenly.com, www.NorthstarCalifornia.com or www.Kirkwood.com.
