Sugar Bowl ski instructor Carson May received a sendoff Sunday (April 24) that he probably never could have imagined. Legendary artist Stevie Wonder performed on the UC Davis campus as part of a celebration of life for May, who was killed in an avalanche at Sugar Bowl ski resort in January. Hundreds of friends and family […]
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Squaw, Alpine nearing 500-inch season snow totals
Snow totals continue to rise for both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts. The neighboring ski resorts in Lake Tahoe are nearing the 500-inch mark for the 2015-16 season after 20 inches of fresh snow arrived on Friday (April 22). The new snow hikes the season cumulative total to 487 inches for the adjoining […]
Fresh snow for Lake Tahoe ski resorts that remain open
Several more Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be ending the season this weekend. And they will be going out in style with fresh snow and most likely ideal conditions. As much as 4 inches fell in the Lake Tahoe region Friday (April 22) and the snow totals were 10-12 inches by Saturday morning. That’s great […]
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
It’s been a great season for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Many of them opened in time for the Thanksgiving crowd and kept their lifts running for skiing and snowboarding far into April. Below are closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts Boreal Mountain – The resort off Interstate 80 will be shutting down Sunday, April […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts extend season
More snow storms in March definitely added to the snowpack in the Lake Tahoe region, prompting many ski resorts to announce there would be plenty of skiing and snowboarding available in April and beyond. Neighboring Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced recently that they would offer the longest ski season in the Tahoe region, with skiing […]
Diamond Peak ski resort extends season to April 17
More than a foot of snow fell earlier this week, leading Diamond Peak ski resort to extend its ski season for another week. With 17 inches of fresh snow and the El Niño-built snowpack still in place, spring conditions at Diamond Peak haven’t been this good for five years. To celebrate the season, Diamond Peak […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resorts open through Memorial Day
If taking a few runs on Memorial Day sounds appealing, there are at least two ski resorts in Lake Tahoe that will be offering skiing and snowboarding – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Neighboring Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced recently that they would offer the longest ski season in the Tahoe region, with skiing and riding […]
Mt. Rose ski resort extends season until May 8
Thanks to an abundance of snow in March and throughout the winter, one ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region has plans to extend its season. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe announced it will remain open until Sunday, May 8, thanks to its high base elevation starting at 8,260 feet, plus the 371 inches it has received this season. “Mother Nature came […]
Lake Tahoe’s smaller ski resorts offer family-friendly atmosphere
Today’s larger ski resorts offer high-speed lifts, on-mountain fine dining, slope-side condominiums, and retail space that some strip malls would envy. Many skiers and snowboarders find themselves routinely heading to the more heralded Lake Tahoe resorts, rarely contemplating a visit to more modest locations. The preference seems to be – big names, big amenities. And […]
Snow report: Sugar Bowl ski resort reporting 514 inches
This snow total is reminiscent of past years when snow totals were sizable practically every year. Sugar Bowl ski resort is loving its current numbers, which are residing at 514 inches right now. Sugar Bowl ski resort, located off Interstate 80 at Donner Summit, has the most reported snow among Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts. All […]