Although its hill is extremely modest and barely garners a mention among Lake Tahoe’s many famed ski resorts, for several decades Granlibakken was known as the only winter playground in the entire Lake Tahoe basin. Never heard of Granlibakken? That’s not surprising. Drive too swiftly along scenic Highway 89 on Tahoe’s west shore and it’s […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Tahoe Donner ski resort caters to families and beginners
Tahoe Donner ski resort is certainly not one of the first places people think of when they consider skiing or snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. Located off Interstate 80 and five miles from DonnerLake, Tahoe Donner ski resort has a modest downhill terrain of 120 skiable acres, accessed by two lifts and 14 trails. Its base elevation […]
Diamond Peak ski resort offers Lake Tahoe’s lowest adult lift tickets at $59
It was a good first month of skiing and snowboarding at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Diamond Peak Ski Resort, North Lake Tahoe’s most affordable resort, finished 2013 on a strong note, beating December 2012 skier visits and revenue, despite the lack of snowfall. “Our Child Ski Center and Ski & Snowboard Schools […]
Snow making a huge factor for Lake Tahoe’s holiday season
Snow making is saving the Lake Tahoe ski industry right now. Due to a lack of natural snow thus far, snow making has been relied on more than usual by Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts, which were all open by the middle of December. The snow making, combined with mostly cold temperatures in December, salvaged […]
Homewood ski resort will open powder stash area on Friday
Apparently Christmas is still taking place at Homewood Mountain Resort. Homewood ski resort has a little power stash that the north Lake Tahoe resort will unveil Friday (Dec. 27). Homewood ski resort will open four powder-filled previously unopened north-facing runs to the public. Homewood is located off Highway 89. Powder stash off the Ellis chair […]
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to add terrain for the holidays
Mt. Rose ski resort in Lake Tahoe continues to open more terrain in preparation for the Christmas holidays. Mt. Rose ski resort has six lifts operating for skiing and snowboarding. Mt. Rose ski resort has also opened the Pondo terrain park, accessed from the Ponderosa lift. Mt. Rose ski resort is located off Mt. Rose […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe offering affordable ski, snowboard lessons
It’s the start of another ski season. And for many people wanting to learn how to ski or snowboard, lessons are the way to go. Sugar Bowl ski resort is currently offering a deal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. They can learn to ski and ride all season at Sugar Bowl Resort with […]
Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe opens more terrain for skiing, snowboarding
The Christmas holidays are creeping closer. And with the crowds beginning to gather this weekend in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort has decided to open additional terrain for skiing and snowboarding. Heavenly ski resort opened the California side of the resort today (Dec. 21). Among the new terrain available is: Ridge Run Patsy’s, Maggie’s […]
Vail Resorts properties – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – offering good early-season terrain for skiing, riding
Last week’s winter storm dumped up to 3 feet of fresh natural snow at the Vail Resorts properties in Lake Tahoe. The Vail Resorts properties – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – all have considerable terrain available for skiers and snowboarders who are looking to ski now and through the holiday season. […]
Tahoe Donner ski resort opens today (Dec. 14); all 14 Lake Tahoe ski resorts now open for 2013-14 season
With snow on its hill and cold weather remaining a constant, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opened today (Dec. 14) for the 2013-14 season. Early-season conditions are always a good time to learn. And Tahoe Donner ski resort has a good learning area for newcomers to skiing and snowboarding. The resort will have lessons available […]