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 […]
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Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley holding fun spring skiing events
It’s been 10 years since the ski season lasted this long at neighboring ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. To celebrate the long season, the two hallmark Lake Tahoe ski resorts will stage the Snow Golf at Alpine Meadows and the Cushing Crossing pond skimming competition at Squaw Valley later than usual. The 33rd […]
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 […]
Fun-loving spring ski events at Squaw, Apline
It’s spring time in Lake Tahoe, which means there are often some off-the-wall events happening at Tahoe ski resorts. There are plenty of events scheduled over the next month or so at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which bills itself as the spring skiing capital. As a result of El Niño snowfall topping 36 cumulative feet […]
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 […]
Diamond Peak ski resort starting season-pass sale March 19
Heading into its 50th anniversary, Diamond Peak ski resort will be trying something a little different: selling season passes in the spring. For the first time in recent years, Diamond Peak will sell season passes for the 2016-17 ski season in March, allowing new passholders to ski or snowboard for the remainder of the 2015-16 […]
Ultimate Guide to Skiing Sugar Bowl
Story Courtesy of Snowpak.com Sugar Bowl ski resort near might not be one of the heavy-hitters in terms of size and fan base for Lake Tahoe resorts, but it has rich history and elegant charm on its side. Walt Disney and friends founded the resort in 1939, making it the first premier destination ski resort in […]