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Tahoe winter sports news and reviews

Opening dates for Tahoe resorts

Thursday, at 8:46 by

With snow in the forecast today through Saturday, resort openings are right around the corner. Boreal has been open on and off for a couple of weeks, but is currently closed until further notice. The following dates have been announced: Boreal – Scheduled to reopen at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10th Opening November 16: Heavenly Northstar at Tahoe November 21: Squaw Valley Kirkwood Mt. Rose December 7th: Alpine Meadows Stay tuned for these opening dates: Sugar Bowl Diamond Peak… Read More »

Last call

Thursday, at 12:20 by

Another season comes to a close this weekend, with all but one resort shutting down as spring sports quickly take over. Expect a light dusting of snow today and sunshine for the weekend. Enjoy closing weekend events Saturday and Sunday at Squaw, Heavenly and Sugar Bowl. If your not quite ready to hang up your ski and boards, Alpine Meadows will remain open May 4-6 and May 11-13 from 8am – 1pm for spring skiing. Enjoy live music and sunshine… Read More »

Will you pay $92 to ski Alpine?

Friday, at 2:19 by

Alpine Meadows has always been one of my favorite resorts in Tahoe. For me, it has just the right mix of terrain, amenities, fast lifts, close parking, easy access and customer service. It also had affordable lift ticket prices – until now. I wondered when I heard the news that Alpine would combine operations under common ownership with Squaw Valley how it would affect the lift prices. It’s now official – Alpine joins Squaw and Northstar as the priciest lift… Read More »

Want to work at a ski resort this winter?

Wednesday, at 6:21 by

Tahoe ski resorts are gearing up for another early season. Each year, the resorts hire thousands of winter sports enthusiasts for jobs ranging from retail sales to ski patrol. The perks – ski and snowboard free all season! Job fairs will be held at most of the resorts on Saturday, October 22, with the rest accepting applications online. Below is a list of the scheduled job fairs: Boreal Saturday, October 22, 10 am – 2 pm in the Boreal cafeteria… Read More »

Lift ticket deals & discounts

Tuesday, at 1:18 by

A view of Lake Tahoe from the Roundhouse chair at Alpine Meadows on January 10th. Looking to save a few bucks on your next trip? With a little planning, you can save up to 49% with these deals: Jan. 22, 2011 Mt. Rose – $35 SAC ski day benefiting the Sierra Avalanche Center. Advance purchase required. Reg. $69 click here for details Feb. 6 Northstar-at-Tahoe – $45 SAC ski day benefiting the Sierra Avalanche Center. Advance purchase required. Reg. $88… Read More »

Resort report, snow levels

Friday, at 3:52 by

The following Tahoe resorts are open: Boreal 58-65″ base / 5 lifts open Sugar Bowl 56-65″ base/ 6 lifts open Squaw Valley 65″ base / 12 lifts open Alpine Meadows 71-99″ base / 4 lifts open Northstar-at-Tahoe 38-56″ base / 10 lifts open Kirkwood 73″ base / 2 lifts open Sierra-at-Tahoe 31-79″ base / 5 lifts open Heavenly 29-50″ base / 15 lifts open