While both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California were celebrating opening day Friday (Nov. 21), Squaw Valley was celebrating for another reason – 5 inches of new snow. Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain Resort began running lifts on the slopes thanks to consistently cold temperatures and some light snow this week. The two Vail Resort […]
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Boreal, Mt. Rose first California/Nevada ski resorts to open for 2014-15 season
Winter-like conditions over the past week and the arrival of fresh snow has both Mt. Rose ski resort and Boreal Mountain Resort pulling the trigger Friday in becoming the first California and Nevada ski resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding. To kick off its 50th anniversary season, Boreal Mountain Resort will open to the public […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe holding annual Snowball Fight on Nov. 13
A batch of fresh snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe will help make this fun even more pleasurable. Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold its third annual Sierra Snowball Fight on Nov. 13. The event is a Dodgeball Tournament at Steamers Bar and Grill. Using the iconic childhood game, Sierra-at-Tahoe will reunite snow bunnies and powder hounds at this free event to […]
Alpine Meadows gets 10 inches of new snow; Squaw Valley gets 6
A winter storm sweeping through the Lake Tahoe region brought 10 inches of fresh snow to Alpine Meadows’ upper mountain and 6 inches to Squaw Valley on Saturday. It was the first significant snowfall of the 2014-15 winter season. The timely snow comes at a good time for Squaw Valley, which has scheduled its opening […]
Snow in Lake Tahoe; Sugar Bowl, Kirkwood ski resorts get 8 inches
The first major snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts arrived Friday. Although the snow totals in Lake Tahoe weren’t as substantial as anticipated, the change in conditions did signal that winter weather has indeed hit the region. Two Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts that typically get the most snow each season – Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood […]
Heavenly ski resort gets 2 inches of snow; starts snowmaking
Between the snowmaking and natural snowfall, Heavenly Mountain Resort is gearing up for the upcoming ski season, which is rapidly approaching. Heavenly has announced its opening day is slated for Friday, November 21. Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe got 2 inches of snow on Saturday and also fired up its powerful snowmaking system one day […]
Squaw Valley ski resort creating new tree-skiing area
Gladed tree skiing is a popular winter pursuit for many skiers and snowboarders who enjoy weaving in and out of the trees. Squaw Valley announced today that it will be offering more tree skiing and riding for the 2014-15 ski season in Lake Tahoe. Neighboring ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows announced plans to enhance […]
Many lodging upgrades in South Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe ski season is nearing. And if you’re planning on an overnight trip to South Lake Tahoe, there are many new upgrades to area lodging. With more than $100 million in revitalization efforts this year, a mountain of changes are underway at South Lake Tahoe, the “No. 1 Ski Destination,” according to USA […]
Discount children’s ski, snowboard equipment with Any Mountain Trade in Program
Buying skiing and snowboarding equipment for children can be expensive, especially if you’re purchasing every year or two because the child is growing and needs new gear. Skiing and snowboarding families looking for the best deal for getting their children into a full season of ski and snowboard equipment can take advantage of Any Mountain’s […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows holding Job Fair on Nov. 1
Working at a Lake Tahoe ski resort can certainly be a very cool job for the winter season. Two neighboring ski resorts who share the same ownership – Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows – are holding their annual Hiring Fair on Saturday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olympic House, located in The […]