After multiple days of wet and windy weather, the majority of Lake Tahoe ski resorts emerged with sunny skies for the weekend and more snow at the summit. There are currently 13 Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offering skiing and snowboarding this weekend and expected to be doing so during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Although […]
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Lake Tahoe ski resorts receive more than 2 feet of new snow
After more than a week of unseasonably warm weather, winter returned with a vengeance to the Lake Tahoe region, dumping up to 2½ feet of fresh snow Wednesday night and continuing into today. The weather had turned rather balmy for February, climbing into the upper 50s with regularity and making skiers and snowboarders wonder what […]
Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts open more terrain
Three of Lake Tahoe’s major ski resorts are opening more terrain today, thanks to another snow storm that came in Friday and continues today. The three Vail Resorts – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain – are providing more lifts and runs today for skiing and snowboarding. Overnight, Northstar received 4 inches of fresh snow […]
What’s new at Lake Tahoe ski resorts?
After three disheartening drought-stricken years, the ski season is off to a promising start – there’s actually real snow in the Sierra and cold temperatures as well. Whether the 2015-16 season results in a renaissance or turns out to be another dud won’t be determined for several months. With an optimistic start to the season […]
Snow report: 7 of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts open
More snow is falling today in Lake Tahoe, where the ski season is off to a great start. Seven of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts are now open, providing early-season runs for skiers and snowboarders. Four more Lake Tahoe ski resorts opened Saturday (Nov. 14) – Northstar California, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Squaw Valley. Alpine Meadows […]
Opening day: Northstar, Heavenly set for Nov. 14
Several early snow storms have been greatly appreciated by Lake Tahoe ski resorts, which have opened ahead of schedule. The latest resorts to open will be Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain, which begin running lifts Saturday, Nov. 14. Last week, both Mt. Rose and Boreal Mountain opened for skiing and snowboarding. The two resorts will remain […]
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 […]
Season pass deals still available at Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood
Ski season is nearing. It’s less than 100 days away, which means skiers and snowboarders looking for a good deal on season passes should begin the search in earnest. The Vail Resorts in the Lake Tahoe region – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – are offering the guaranteed lowest price […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe offering season passes for 2015-16 season
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although this ski season is still going, it’s not too early to start thinking about a season pass for the 2015-16. Vail Resorts is offering its season pass options that include Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. New this season is the Tahoe Local Pass, […]
Lake Tahoe’s Vail Resorts hit by snow storm
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL After more than six weeks without snow, the three Lake Tahoe Vail Resorts got their wish granted – more snow! The recent series of winter storms treated all three Lake Tahoe Vail Resorts – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain – quite well, setting up a great week of skiing and snowboarding for […]