A winter storm is supposed to descend on Lake Tahoe on Saturday, delivering more snow and high winds that could be so fierce they could shut down some Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Saturday, indicating there could be “heavy” snow paired with high winds. Projections say […]
Tahoe ski resorts
Heavenly gondola currently shut down
If staying in South Lake Tahoe, note that the most convenient way to access Heavenly ski resort is currently unavailable. According to the resort, the Heavenly mountain gondola has been shut down indefinitely due to a mechanical issue discovered Thursday morning (Jan. 4). The gondola transports skiers, snowboarders and sightseers on a scenic 2.4-mile ride up […]
Weekend storm expected at Tahoe ski resorts
Could a weekend snowstorm end the focus on lack of snow at Tahoe ski resorts? A snowstorm is expected to arrive in Lake Tahoe on New Year’s weekend, hopefully bringing much-needed snow to perk up a disappointing start to ski season. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for the Sierra, beginning […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort remains closed
A lack of snow has impacted all California ski resorts this season, but none more than Dodge Ridge. Located in the Central Sierra Mountain range off Highway 108 in Pinecrest (30 miles from Sonora), Dodge Ridge has yet to open for the 2023-24 season. This week the resort announced that it was cancelling its New […]
Ski with Olympic legend Jonny Moseley during Christmas holidays
One day after Christmas, the opportunity to ski or hang out with a legend is available at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Olympic champion Jonny Moseley will be skiing and mingling with guests at Palisades Tahoe on Dec. 26-31. Below are the dates and times to ski or interact with Moseley. SKIING WITH JONNY! Tuesday through […]
Modest snowfall at Tahoe ski resorts
Following disappointing snow totals the day before, Wednesday morning brought some modest rejoicing to Tahoe ski resorts, who are hoping for a white Christmas. The slopes will be white, but not plentiful this weekend when Santa arrives in the Lake Tahoe region. Tahoe ski resorts received between 2 and 16 inches of snow in the […]
Palisades Tahoe’s Bennett takes World Cup downhill
Palisades Tahoe product Bryce Bennett secured the first World Cup victory for a U.S. male Alpine skier in two years. The victory came in Italy on Thursday (Dec. 14) at the Val Gardena downhill as the men’s World Cup speed season finally opened a month later than scheduled. The previous two stops on the circuit […]
A Bear on the slopes at Heavenly ski resort? Yes, it really happened
Apparently, a youthful bear lost its way Monday at Heavenly ski resort. And probably out of fear, raced across a busy ski run in front of several astonished skiers. Most people have heard or used this punch line that elicits a rhetorical yes response: Does a bear shit in the woods? But is a bear […]
Tahoe Backcountry Safety Week starts Dec. 11
Backcountry safety is paramount for anyone who likes to make treks into Lake Tahoe’s somewhat dangerous terrain. With that in mind, Take Care Tahoe has scheduled the third annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, which is full of events and online content. Starting Dec.11 and running through Dec. 16, Backcountry Week is suitable for both novice […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens with fresh snow
Smiles and fresh snow were everywhere Thursday at Diamond Peak ski resort, which staged its opener for the 2023-24 season. Diamond Peak had 4 inches of fresh snow on its slopes when season passholders got in line for the morning’s first chair. “It is always exciting to kick off the ski season with fresh snow […]