Hakuba Valley ski resort in Japan is the latest resort to be added to the Epic Pass by Vail Resorts. Vail Resorts announced a long-term alliance with one of Japan’s largest and most renowned mountain resort regions. Hakuba Valley, located in the northern part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps […]
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Vail Resorts’ season pass offers summer perks
Vail Resorts’ season pass includes more than just access to the mountains for skiing and snowboarding. It also involves considerable perks this summer. In the Lake Tahoe area, Vail Resorts operates Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain. Summer Perks for a 2018-19 Winter Season Pass (for use this summer) Complimentary scenic lift rides and […]
2018 Volkswagen SportWagen: Great versatility
Vehicles with a penchant for utility are quite popular these days. People on the go love the storage and the ability, whether it’s lugging around kids or gear. Either way, vehicles like this are a valued commodity. Volkswagen has many configurations of its popular Golf model. It has the Golf hatchback, the Alltrack Wagon, the […]
Mt. Rose ski resort closing April 29
A ski season that started in November ends this weekend for Mt. Rose ski resort. Located in Nevada but still considered a Lake Tahoe ski resort, Mt. Rose ski resort will be offering skiing and snowboarding until Sunday (April 29), its season-finale. The closing of Mt. Rose leaves just one ski resort open – Squaw […]
Heavenly Mountain closing April 22
A ski season that started in November ends Sunday (April 22) for Heavenly Mountain ski resort. The famed ski resort in South Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding Sunday in its season-finale. Heavenly Mountain is the last of the three Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe to shut down for the season. Kirkwood […]
Andy Wirth retires as Squaw Valley CEO
Following eight years at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Andy Wirth has announced plans to retire and step down from the position of President & COO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. “It is after careful consideration and reflection that I have made this decision,” Wirth said. “My retirement will allow me to not only spend more […]
Mt Rose ski resort offering spring skiing deals
If skiing or snowboarding is still on your personal agenda, Mt. Rose ski resort has some spring skiing deals as the season winds down for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. One of three Lake Tahoe ski resorts still open, Mt. Rose ski resort is offering savings on lift tickets for as much as $46 per day, if […]
Squaw Valley receives 8 inches of new snow
One day after eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts closed for the 2017-18 season, skiers and snowboarders were enjoying a powder day after 8 inches of fresh snow dropped on Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. With 8 inches of new snow overnight, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows officially hit the 400-inch mark of cumulative snowfall for the 2017-18 […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe holding Customer Appreciation Day
For season passholders at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort, an extra day to enjoy the snow has been set aside. Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, April 16. This event is dedicated to loyal Sierra customers, and gives skiers and snowboarders a last chance to enjoy sunshine in the snow before switching gears to summer. […]
Northstar California ski resort closing today
Northstar California opened in November and today (April 15) will be offering skiing and snowboarding for the final time this season. Northstar California and seven other Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be closing Sunday in what was an up-and-down 2017-18 ski season. There was a promising start to this ski season with numerous openings in […]