I love Super Bowl weekend. Not because I'm a football fan, but because I know the slopes with be crowd-free. I make it an annual ritual to ski on Super Bowl Sunday, and usually spend the last half of the day riding the lifts by myself. If you prefer the [...]
This weekend's full moon and predicted clear skies offer a rare opportunity to take a serene moonlit snowshoe tour at two of Tahoe's finest resorts. At Northstar, take a 2+ hour guided tour through a mountain setting on Saturday that ends at ther snowshoe center for some live acoustic music, [...]
Fresh snow and sunshine make this the perfect weekend to get out and take a ride on the newest equipment from Burton and Never Summer. Check out these demo days: Burton Mountain Festival Tour Northstar, Mid-Mountain Village Friday - Sunday Free product demos, live music, giveaways and more. Never Summer [...]
Does your family bond together on the bunny slope? Did your kids learn to ski/ride before they could read? Are you adept at finding family-friendly resorts and deals on rentals , lift tickets and accommodations? We’d like to talk to you about your snow-filled adventures, to let our readers know [...]
Being a college student has its perks. Several north shore resorts offer considerable discounts for college students. Squaw and Alpine offer discounted tickets on specific weeks when you pre-register. Boreal has a n ongoing special price for Friday skiing/riding. Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows: $59 College students with a valid student ID [...]
Homewood Mountain Resort has a special birthday gift for you - a free day of skiing or snowboarding on your birthday! Simply present your driver's license or ID with date-of-birth proof at any Homewood lift ticket window. Free birthday lift tickets are subject to the following holiday blackout dates: Dec. [...]
The following resorts offer free skiing and riding for U.S. Military personnel with a valid ID: Squaw Valley: Complimentary lift tickets for active duty military members every Sunday through Friday, excluding holidays. To redeem, military can present proof of active duty status at Squaw's Tickets, Passes and Snowsports Center at [...]
January is learn to ski/ride month in Tahoe. With 4-6 feet of new snow, this weekend is the perfect time to take advantage of these deals: Alpine Meadows: SUNDAY 1/29 ONLY: $39 January 27-31: $69 Includes your lift ticket, lesson, and equipment rental. Ages 13 and up. All-day and afternoon [...]
Snow has finally arrived in the Sierras! Check out these lift ticket deals before they're gone: Liftopia Mt. Rose 17-46% savings depending on the date. Alpine/Squaw: Adult 2-day passes for $99-$119, a 33-44% savings. Junior and child deals also available. Sugarbowl: Buy a CORE pass and save $15 off the [...]
This weekend marks the first storm of the season, bringing a sigh of relief to skiers and resorts. If you're heading to Tahoe this weekend to take advantage of the fresh powder, the NWS recommends checking the latest weather and road conditions before you go. For I-80 Road conditions and [...]
If you’re heading to the snow, check with Ski Bum before you go for the weekend weather forecast, weekly snow reports, resorts reviews and best bets to make the most of your weekend in Tahoe.