One ski resort has already shut down for the season and eight more Lake Tahoe ski resorts will close this weekend. Despite some fresh snow this week, Kirkwood Mountain will not reopen after being the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to close – April 8. Kirkwood will have plenty of company late Sunday afternoon (April […]
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Spring skiing a blessing at Northstar California
Siouxsie Jennett was comfortably basking in the sun on a late March afternoon, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation at the scenic Village at Northstar. While her three children were nearby playing, the Santa Barbara mom was resting on a comfortable deck chair, talking with a friend. Skiing was done for the day and it was kick-back […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe honoring Olympians Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman
U.S. Olympic teammates Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman will be honored Saturday (April 7) at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort. Competing in slopestyle snowboarding, Anderson captured a gold medal at the PyeongChang Olympics in February. She also earned a silver medal in the Big Air competition. The gold medal was a repeat performance for Anderson, who also […]
Tahoe Donner will host Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise’
Tahoe Donner will host the Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise – A Skier’s Journey’ on Wednesday April 11. This inspirational film documents former champion freestyle skier Mike Vowels and his return to skiing 28 years after a paralyzing ski accident in 1985. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Alder Creek Adventure […]
Heavenly, Homewood extend ski season
Thanks to the snowiest month of the season, both Heavenly Mountain and Homewood Mountain announced Tuesday that they would be extending their season by one week. With more than 12 feet of new snow received in March, Heavenly Mountain announced it would extend the season for skiers and snowboarders through Sunday, April 22. The original […]
8 Lake Tahoe ski resorts surpass 300-inch snow totals
Frequent snow storms throughout March has pushed eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts above the 300-inch mark for season snow totals. With “Miracle March” coming to a close this Saturday, season snow totals continue to climb, resulting in multiple powder days for skiers and snowboarders. Squaw Valley is reporting 388 inches of snow this season, topping the […]
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Although considerable snow has fallen throughout March, many Lake Tahoe ski resorts will still be shutting down by mid-April, pulling down the curtain on their 2017-18 season. Kirkwood Mountain will be the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to close, its final day scheduled for Sunday, April 8. An additional six Lake Tahoe ski resorts, including […]
‘Miracle March’ for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is in the forecast this week for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. But regardless how much snow falls, it’s already been a “Miracle March” for the popular ski resort area. Last week, some Lake Tahoe ski resorts were reporting 4 feet of snow during a 48-hour period that had skiers and snowboarders rejoicing. That […]
Squaw Valley announces Memorial Day closing
Thanks to a snowy month of March, Squaw Valley ski resort has announced it has plans of staying open until Memorial Day. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received 12 feet (144 inches) of snow so far this month, making it already the third biggest March in the last 20 years. March 1 ushered in a […]
Four Lake Tahoe ski resorts surpass 100-inch snow mark for March
Although only at the halfway point, March has already been a great month for snow totals – four Lake Tahoe ski resorts have surpassed the 100-inch mark. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received 12 feet (144 inches) of snow so far this month, making it already the third biggest March in the last 20 years. […]