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 […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Squaw Valley ski resort plans Nov. 17 opening
Following a record-breaking season and its latest closing ever, Squaw Valley ski resort took a brief respite, and began making preparations for the 2017 ski season and its planned Nov. 17 opening – weather permitting. Located in Truckee off Highway 89, Squaw Valley was voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and […]
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 […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts record 8 of Top-10 snow totals in North America
How good was the 2017 ski season in Lake Tahoe? Eight of the top-10 snow totals at North American ski resorts were recorded at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts. It was arguably the most prolific season for snow totals in Lake Tahoe history. As a result, ski resorts stayed open later this season than ever […]
Cody Townsend wins annual Squaw Valley Cushing Crossing
A sun-drenched day and a large gathering of energetic fans and competitors were the perfect recipe for a festive 27th annual Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort on Sunday. One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions, the Cushing Crossing is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Named […]
Cushing Crossing today at Squaw Valley ski resort
One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions takes place Sunday – the Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort. The 27th annual Cushing Crossing takes place at 1 pm today (May 28). The energizing, comical at times event is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Every year Squaw […]
Mt. Rose ski resort closing Memorial Day
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is offering one final weekend of skiing and snowboarding before closing for the season on Memorial Day. Located on Mount Rose Highway in Nevada, Mt. Rose is encouraging skiers and riders to not wear pants this holiday weekend – ski pants that is! In celebration of the extended […]
Tahoe’s Donner Ski Ranch remains open this weekend
A sizable crowd last weekend of skiers and snowboarders, combined with good snow conditions, has convinced Donner Ski Ranch to remain open. Donner Ski Ranch, located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, along historic Highway 40 near Lake Tahoe, had originally announced plans to close last Sunday. However, this week they decided to keep […]
Latest closing ever for KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley
One of Lake Tahoe’s most notable chair lifts – KT-22 at Squaw Valley – will celebrate its latest closing in resort history. On Saturday (May 20), Squaw Valley ski resort is planning to keep the KT-22 chairlift open until 7 p.m. to celebrate the iconic lift’s latest closing in history. The lift normally closes at […]