World Cup racing enjoyed one more memorable day at Olympic Valley on Sunday with Alexander Steen Olsen of Norway capturing first place in the Slalom competition at the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup. Due to conditions, the victory wasn’t an easy one for Olsen. The inbound storm created exacting conditions with overcast skies, snowfall, and blustery […]
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Schwarz captures GS at Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup
The new Red Dog chairlift at Palisades Tahoe was the focus of attention Saturday at the famed Lake Tahoe ski resort. The Red Dog run was the site of the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, which drew 60 World Cup skiers in the Giant Slalom race that was witnessed by a large crowd of enthusiastic fans. […]
Rinse and Repeat: Another heavy snow day in Tahoe
Another snow day at Tahoe ski resorts. What’s new, right? Rinse and repeat! It’s been snowing practically nonstop all week at Lake Tahoe and don’t look for it to be letting up anytime soon. CHECK OUT TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW As of Saturday morning (Feb. 25), more than 4 feet of snow has fallen since […]
Snow blanketing Tahoe ski resorts
The snow has returned this week to the Lake Tahoe region, fortifying Tahoe ski resorts with additional snow after several weeks of mostly sunny weather. The storms began earlier in the week and there will be little let up until perhaps Thursday (March 2). The forecast is calling for the storm to stretch across the […]
Sugar Bowl extends ski season to April 23
While another round of snow hits the Lake Tahoe region this week, it seems appropriate at least one area ski resort would be extending its closing date. Having received 400 inches of snow so far this season – including 154 inches in January – Sugar Bowl announced earlier this week it will extend operations through […]
Meager snow totals at European ski resorts
A ski season without snow? That’s been the dilemma this year at many European ski resorts. While Tahoe ski resorts are universally blessed with an abundance of snow in the 2022-23 season, overseas many ski resorts are already closed for perhaps the season. For many people across North America and Europe, this has been the […]
Vail Resorts aiding Tahoe’s environment
The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe are helping to raise money in their support of environmental improvement project. Skiers and snowboarders who frequent Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood are making sure that their time on the slopes is positively impacting the environment through Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise Guest Donation Program. By donating a dollar when purchasing […]
Fireworks show Saturday at Palisades Tahoe
New Year’s Eve is long gone, but fireworks aren’t. Palisades Tahoe ski resort will be staging a New Year’s Eve fireworks Saturday evening as part of its President’s Day Weekend festivities. Due to stormy weather this past New Year’s Eve, Palisades Tahoe had to cancel its typical fireworks presentation. It’s now rescheduled for Saturday (Feb. […]
Diamond Peak hosts SkiMo competition
Looking for a challenging activity in the snow this winter? Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe may have the perfect challenge. Located in Incline Village, Diamond Peak will hosting the fun and scenic SkiMo competition – the Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival – March 25-26 for another weekend of human-powered adventure and friendly competition. Named in […]
Granlibakken: Tahoe snow getaway for families
Drive too swiftly along scenic Highway 89 on Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shore and it’s easy to overlook the road that heads into this historic Norwegian-like village. Mention the name Granlibakken and many Tahoe visitors will offer a quizzical look, shrug their shoulders, and respond with a “never heard of it” reply. Occupying 74 beautifully […]