By: Andy Wirth / Guest Columnist Squaw Valley is widely recognized for its world-class terrain; however, visitation to North Lake Tahoe slows in the spring — even in years when snowfall is significant. To compound matters, the mountain destination marketplace has become extremely competitive, with resorts across the country diversifying their year-round activities and resort […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood hiring for ski season
If you are looking for a job at a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the 2015-16 season, the Best of Tahoe resorts – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain – are accepting applications in addition to hosting job fairs on-site at each of the three mountains. The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are looking for […]
GM Brad Wilson leaving Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak ski resort General Manager – Brad Wilson – has accepted a new position in Bogus Basin, Idaho as the General Manager of the Bogus Basin Recreation Area. According to the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), Wilson said he is excited for his new endeavor in Idaho and the opportunity to provide strategic […]
Tahoe Local Pass deal ends Oct. 11
The Tahoe Local Pass – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – is still available for $499 through Sunday, Oct. 11. New for the 2015-16 season, the Tahoe Local Pass now includes five free days of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone or Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, or Park City […]
Mt. Rose ski resort hosts Oct. 6 job fair
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will host a job fair from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. The resort is seeking energetic, enthusiastic team players focused on helping resort guests to have an incredible experience when they visit Mt. Rose. Part and full-time seasonal positions include lift attendants, ski […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe holding clean-up day Oct. 11
If you frequently ski or snowboard at Sierra-at-Tahoe and care about how the resort looks this winter, you might want to make plans to attend this volunteer day on the mountain. Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort in Lake Tahoe is hosting the 9th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day on Sunday, Oct. 11. All members of the community are invited […]
Tahoe Donner ski resort adding snowmaking
After a season where its ski resort was closed much of the winter, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area decided to be proactive. The resort is adding snowmaking capability for the 2015-16 season. Additionally, after six years of planning, Tahoe Donner will also celebrate a new Cross Country Ski Area facility this winter season. The new […]
Liesl Kenney joins Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows as PR Manager
Liesl Kenney has quite the skiing pedigree, frequently traveling as a youngster with her father, who was a coach with the U.S. Ski Team. She has traveled the world to major ski events, but now makes her home in Lake Tahoe. Kenney now has a new “work home.” Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which are owned by […]
What’s new this season at Diamond Peak ski resort
There are some definite changes this season that skiers and snowboarders will appreciate who frequent Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Here are some reasons to visit Diamond Peak, located in Nevada’s Incline Village, this winter for the 2015-16 season: New Season Pass Perks: New perks include Bonus Resort Credit, Resort Coupon Books, Bring-A-Friend Tickets, and […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offering season passes starting at $229
Ski season is not that far away. Like many Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is still offering great deals for 2015-16 season-pass holders. With rates starting as low as $229, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will extend its current season pass sale pricing until September 30. Providing access to some of the most diverse […]