BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The U.S. Forest Service has tentatively approved Heavenly ski resort’s expansion plans, including the addition of some unique attractions. Soon enough, south shore residents and its visitors could be gliding through the mountains or pedaling through the treetops at Heavenly Mountain Resort during the summer. Heavenly Mountain Resort is best known as a […]
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Gondola will connect Squaw Valley, Alpine ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rumored for several years, the link that has been speculated between jointly owned Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is now official. Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC announced it has reached an agreement with the owner of private land located between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows to create a base-to-base gondola connection between […]
Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows offer season-pass deals
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It’s not too early to start considering a season pass for next season. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, two mutually-owned ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, are currently offering their season-pass deal for the 2015-16 season. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows say they are making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering $289 season pass
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Ski season is concluded this season at Sierra-at-Tahoe. However, it’s not too early for skiers and snowboarders to begin making plans for the 2015-16 ski season. Sierra-at-Tahoe is focused on offering an affordable season pass price of $289 for guests who purchase the 2015-16 Keepin’ It Real Unlimited Season Pass before May […]
Mt. Rose ski resort scheduled to stay open thru April 19
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While many Lake Tahoe ski resorts are closing this month, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe continues to offer good conditions with the majority of its terrain still open thanks to its high base elevation at 8,260 feet. With snow depths of two to five feet, skiers and riders can count on making spring […]
Diamond Peak latest Tahoe ski resort to close
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Diamond Peak ski resort joined many other resorts in the Lake Tahoe region by announcing an early closing. The family-friendly resort in Incline Village will offer its final day of skiing and snowboarding Sunday, March 29. A mild storm did bring a few inches of snow this week to Diamond Peak. But […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort closing today
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The curtain comes down today (March 22) on Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe. A lack of snow and warm temperatures led to a somewhat shocking closure for a resort that usually keeps its lifts running well into April. Deteriorating snow conditions at the base of Sugar Bowl and no snow […]
Daron Rahlves captures Banzai Tour Super Finals
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Since he created this unique skiing and snowboarding event in Lake Tahoe, perhaps it was only fitting that Daron Rahlves once again captured the Super Finals to highlight the final day of the 2015 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. The Banzai Tour, which had previous stops at Alpine Meadows and Kirkwood ski resorts, had […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort will be closing Sunday
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A lack of snow has ended the season prematurely for one more Lake Tahoe ski resort. Sugar Bowl Resort announced today that its final day of the 2014-15 season would be this Sunday, March 22. On Monday (March 16), Sierra-at-Tahoe announced it is likely closed for the season after suspending operations that […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort may close for season
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A lack of snow has been felt throughout the Lake Tahoe region this winter, resulting in a disappointing season for the ski resorts. One of those resorts – Sierra-at-Tahoe – suspended winter operations today and won’t open again until next season unless conditions change. “It is with a heavy heart we must […]