Following a dry beginning to December, Tahoe ski resorts should be rejoicing Monday with a sizable amount of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, up to 18 inches of fresh snow could arrive in the Tahoe region this weekend, thanks to a pair of back-to-back storms hitting the Sierra. The first storm started […]
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Despite Covid restrictions, Tahoe ski resorts stay open
Despite the latest Covd-19 restrictions, Tahoe ski resorts will remain open throughout December. Under orders from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Lake Tahoe region that lies in California is facing the same COVID-19 shutdown restrictions as much of the rest of the state. Newsom put in place a regional stay-at-home order Thursday as an “emergency brake” […]
Vail Resorts donates to Lake Tahoe clean up
Lake Tahoe is not only a local treasure for all area residents, but its admirers encompass people throughout Northern California and visitors worldwide. The gorgeous sky-blue water of Lake Tahoe has long been known for its clarity, yet for years it has been hiding a dirty secret beneath its surface. Thousands of pounds of trash […]
11 Tahoe ski resorts open
Despite a lack of natural snowfall, Lake Tahoe now has 11 ski resorts open for the 2020-21 season. Kirkwood Mountain and Diamond Peak both staged openers Friday (Dec. 4), pushing the number of Tahoe ski resorts into double figures. There were nine Tahoe ski resorts open for Thanksgiving weekend. While natural snowfall has been scarce […]
Kirkwood ski resort opens Dec. 4
The final Vail Resort in Lake Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open Friday (Dec. 4) for the 2020-21 ski season. Opening Day and week-of reservations for Kirkwood began Wednesday. Reservations will be required every day of the season, with pass holders receiving priority access. Because early-season access is reserved for season pass holders, lift tickets for the […]
Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs open for skiing
Two more Tahoe ski resorts – Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs – opened Friday (Nov. 27) for the 2020-21 season. Sugar Bowl has received 32 inches of natural snow this month and its snowmaking efforts combined to offer some solid early-season terrain for skiers and snowboarders anxious to get in their first day on the slopes. […]
Seven Tahoe ski resorts open Thanksgiving
As usual, there will be plenty of food to eat on Thanksgiving and also plenty of Tahoe ski resorts open for skiing and snowboarding. Despite modest amounts of real snow, there are seven Tahoe ski resorts that will be running their lifts on Thanksgiving. Sierra-at-Tahoe opened Wednesday (Nov. 25), becoming the seventh Tahoe ski resort […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort opens Nov. 25
The wait is over at Sierra-at-Tahoe. The popular ski resort near South Lake Tahoe opened Wednesday (Nov. 25) for the 2020-21 season. Starting Wednesday and lasting through Sunday, Sierra-at-Tahoe is open exclusively for Season Pass and seasonal product holders. Day lift tickets will become available for use starting Monday (Nov. 30). Tickets are currently available […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort opening Nov. 27
Thanks to recent snowfall and its snowmaking capability, Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe will open Friday, Nov. 27. Sugar Bowl has received 32 inches of of natural snow this month. And thanks to cold evening temperatures, it has frequently had its snowmaking equipment operating. The resort, located off Interstate 80 on Donner Summit, […]
Covid-19 alters Northstar, Heavenly openers
A sun-drenched day with cool temperatures was the setting Friday (Nov. 20) for the opening of ski season at both Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California. The two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe were the first Tahoe ski resorts to begin running their lifts for the 2020-21 ski season. The third Vail Resort in Tahoe – […]