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 [...]
A light dusting of snow hit the Sierras this morning, then moved south. While Southern California is receiving above average snowfall, the Tahoe resorts have their snowmaking machines working overtime to provide ample terrain for holiday skiing and snowboarding. The forecast for the holiday week remains dry, with light snow [...]
If you've ever wanted to learn to ski or snowboard, or you want to get the kids started, this is the perfect opportunity. The North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are teaming up to offer first-time skiers and snowboarders a $30 package that includes a limited access lift ticket, equipment rentals [...]
For snowsport enthusiasts, equipment is a very personal item. To pick out the right gear, you must know their height, weight, the type of skier/snowboarder they are and what terrain they prefer, among other things. It is best left to the individual to pick out their own equipment, so [...]
A handful of resorts will be open this weekend offering limited skiing and snowboarding. Early season lift ticket prices are offered at the resorts. Heavenly: Open Lifts: 4 lifts, 4 runs open (Beginner and intermediate only) Lift prices through Dec. 2: Adult $70, Teen/senior $46, child $35 For the latest [...]
The 333 Skis eco-friendly manufacturing plant in Southern California. Photo by Christian Pondella. Michael Lish has taken green manufacturing to the extreme. Located on 10 acres in the Mojave Desert near Mammoth, Michael works off the grid in a mobile trailer made of recycled materials and powered by solar, 300 [...]
Update: Heavenly is now open with 1" of new snow on top of the 18-24 inch base. The Tamarack Express and Dipper Express lifts are open. A winter storm, usually a welcoming event for the ski resorts, has dampened the opening day festivities for one of Tahoe's biggest resorts. Heavenly postponed [...]
Sierra-At-Tahoe One of the best values in Tahoe, Sierra offers an adult 3-pak for only $153 - a net price of $51 per day - with no blackout dates. Young adults 13-22 receive the 3-pak for $126 ($42 per day). These make great holiday gifts for teens and young adults. [...]
Once again, Boreal was the first resort on the west coast to open for business. Skiing is limited, and will expand as conditions allow. The outlook is good for those planning a Thanksgiving ski weekend getaway. Snow showers are forecast for this Saturday, and returning the weekend of the 19th. [...]
Boreal's snowmaking crew has been busy preparing for the holiday weekend. The Accelerator lift opens Thursday top to bottom, the terrain park on South 40 is open and a second park is in the works. Lift tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for teens and $16 for children. College students [...]
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