One Lake Tahoe ski resort had a brief opening last weekend. But the real start to the ski season may be ignited in the next few days by a snow storm that could dump 2 feet of snow in the Tahoe region. Following a light rain Thursday evening, heavier rain and snow will likely fall […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Mt Rose ski resort first to open in Lake Tahoe
With an October 27 opening this week, Mt. Rose became the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belonged to Mt. Rose, which […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort makes significant improvements for 2017-18 season
Coming off a record-setting season, both Sugar Bowl ski resort and Royal Gorge cross country resort have made significant improvements for the 2017-18 season. Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge Resort has invested $3 million in capital improvements this summer, bringing its two-year investment total to more than $6 million. Investments were made in snow grooming and […]
Mt. Rose first Tahoe ski resort to open – Oct. 27
It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belongs to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, which announced today it would begin operation Friday (Oct. 27) and Saturday. A year ago, Mt. Rose opened for skiers and […]
Proposed gondola connecting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
The rumor has been circulating ever since Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows became one united ski resort. The resort moved one step closer by recently announcing its plan to install a base-to-base gondola, connecting Squaw Valley and the base area at Alpine Meadows. Called the “California Express,” the proposed gondola would save approximately 40 minutes for […]
Mt. Rose ski resort holding job fairs
Mt. Rose ski resort is holding various Job Fairs in October as it looks to hire employees for the 2017-18 ski season. For people who love to ski or snowboard, a job at a ski resort can be a cool thing, because it typically comes with a complimentary ski pass, which is the case at […]
First snowfall at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
There’s only one day left in summer, but it’s already looking like winter, thanks to the first snowfall at Lake Tahoe ski resorts Thursday. Forecasters were calling this an unseasonably cool weather system that could drop 3 to 6 inches of snow along Interstate 80 above 7,000 feet. Up to 8 inches was possible over […]
Diamond Peak ski resort adds new terrain park
A family-friendly ski resort, Diamond Peak will add one more element to its arsenal for the 2017-18 ski season – a new terrain park. Located in Incline Village, last season Diamond Peak celebrated its 50th anniversary with amazing snow totals and was able to extend skiing and snowboarding into late April. Since opening day in […]
Mt. Rose ski resort adds $2 million in improvements
Following a record-setting season that extended until Memorial Day, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe invested over $2 million in capital improvements this summer that will significantly enhance the guest experience during the 2017-18 season and beyond. Located 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose received more than 770 inches of snow last season. That shattered the old resort mark of 600 […]
Schwartz named Tahoe Donner director of marketing
Christina Schwartz has been named director of marketing and member relations at Tahoe Donner Association. Schwartz joins the Tahoe Donner team with a robust brand marketing background, leading GoPro Inc.’s brand as vice president of brand and creative services. Tahoe Donner is one of America’s largest homeowner’s associations, with nearly 6,500 properties and 25,000 members […]