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Burton Mountain Festival coming to Northstar

The 2nd annual Burton Mountain Festival Tour makes a stop at Northstar this weekend. Resort guests will be treated to a free day of  live entertainment, Burton 2013 product demos, giveaways, and a mini park for young snowboarders 4-6 years old. The festival will take place January 4 - 6 [...]

By | January 3rd, 2013|0 Comments

Opening dates for Tahoe resorts

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, [...]

By | November 8th, 2012|0 Comments

36 inches and counting

This week's snow fall has resorts anticipating a prosperous holiday season. As of noon, Wednesday, Alpine Meadows reported 36" of fresh snow, Sugar Bowl has 34", Heavenly has 16-20" and Squaw Valley has received 32". Heavenly and Northstar plan to open on November 16th, followed by Squaw Valley on November [...]

By | October 23rd, 2012|0 Comments

Will you pay $92 to ski Alpine?

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 [...]

By | December 16th, 2011|0 Comments

Want to work at a ski resort this winter?

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, [...]

By | October 5th, 2011|0 Comments

Shawn White inks deal with Northstar

Vail Resorts, Inc., announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Shawn White to represent Vail's six resorts, including Heavenly and Northstar at Tahoe. Northstar at Tahoe will become his home mountain and primary training resort starting this winter. The deal includes a new 22-foot halfpipe designed [...]

By | August 17th, 2011|0 Comments

Spring pass sale at major resorts

Alpine Meadows April 1 - May 15 $99! By far the best spring deal. Alpine just extended their season to May 15, giving you 45 days of skiing for $99; $119 with Alpine Club membership. You must be an Alpine Club member to purchase the ticket. You can join for [...]

By | March 27th, 2011|0 Comments

Lift ticket deals & discounts

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 [...]

By | January 18th, 2011|1 Comment

$15 lift tickets, $25 learn to ski and more this weekend

If you're looking for a reprieve from holiday shopping, this may be the perfect weekend for a trip to Tahoe. Boreal will offer 12 hours of skiing or boarding for $15 on Friday. If you're new to the sport, five North Shore resorts are offering a learn-to-ski (or snowboard) package [...]

By | December 9th, 2010|0 Comments

Resort report, snow levels

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 [...]

By | November 26th, 2010|0 Comments