There was an excessive amount of rainfall Monday throughout Northern California. However, that didn’t translate into snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts With the exception of Kirkwood Mountain and its 7 inches of new snow Monday, most Lake Tahoe ski resorts received minimal or zero snow by Tuesday morning. But there could be better news […]
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Lake Tahoe awaits Tuesday snow storm
There was a surprising amount of snow Saturday morning at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And there’s more good news for skiers and snowboarders – Lake Tahoe awaits a Tuesday snow storm. According to Snow Forecaster Bryan Allegretto, before the storm moves out of the Lake Tahoe region Tuesday evening it could result in 3-18 […]
Kirkwood ski resort receives 8 inches new snow
There was some rejoicing by skiers and snowboarders this morning at Kirkwood Mountain ski resort, thanks to 8 inches of new snow. Kirkwood Mountain wasn’t the only Lake Tahoe resort to receive a surprising amount of snow overnight. Two other Vail Resort properties – Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain – both received 6 inches of […]
Wet weekend weather in Lake Tahoe
Although the current storm is not good news for Lake Tahoe ski resorts, a more favorable forecast could result in as much as 14 inches of snow early next week in the mountains. According to Snow Forecaster Bryan Allegretto, before the storm moves out of the Lake Tahoe region Wednesday morning it could result in […]
Marijuana remains illegal at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Nothing has changed. Smoking marijuana remains illegal at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Despite the new law going into effect on Jan. 1, it remains illegal to smoke marijuana at any public place throughout California and Nevada. “It is not legal to partake in public. And we’re pretty public,” stated Mt. Rose ski resort spokesperson Mike Pierce. […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows extends kids ski free days
Following a successful Kids Ski Free day to kick off 2018 on New Year’s Day, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will continue offering free tickets to kids 12-and-under through Friday, January 5. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is offering two free child lift tickets with the purchase of every adult or senior lift ticket, or with the […]
20th anniversary of Sonny Bono’s death at Heavenly ski resort
Sonny Bono, a California congressman at the time and previously an entertainer, died nearly 20 years ago in a skiing accident at Heavenly Mountain ski resort. On Jan. 5, 1998, the 62-year-old Bono slammed into a tree at an estimated 30 mph and died during an afternoon ski run through dense woods at the Lake […]
Northstar California ski resort opens more terrain
Despite no new snow, Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe has opened additional terrain for the Christmas holidays. Northstar California announced Friday that it has expanded terrain on The Backside that now includes Drifter, a blue run accessible by riding the Tahoe Zephyr Express chairlift. The opening of the run connects the Backside Express […]
Guidelines for buying new skis
Do you know all the factors to consider when buying new skis? Below are some helpful guidelines for buying new skis. Assess Your Ability I had a friend who once bought a pair of performance skis that were much longer in length than he could handle. He would grow into them, he swore. He never […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows named official U.S. training site
The slopes of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows gained more prominence with the announcement this week that the Lake Tahoe ski resort will be designated as an Official Training Site of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced a five-year agreement with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The Lake Tahoe resort joins Mammoth Mountain, […]