The Tahoe-area ski resorts have announced their 2010/11 season closing dates. Most have extended to the end of April, and some will stay open weekends in May. Boreal: Open daily through April 24; Open weekends in May, snow permitting. Alpine: Open daily through April 24; Open Friday-Sunday through May 15, [...]
April has blessed us with a beautiful new layer of fresh snow for the weekend. This may be the best April skiing in Tahoe history. Storm totals as of Friday morning: Boreal: 5-7" Apline: 10-14" Sugarbowl: 4-9" Homewood: 6" Squaw: 7-11" Northstar: 7-14" Sierra At Tahoe: 15" Heavenly: 14" Kirkwood: [...]
Alpine Meadows is hosting it's Annual Community Benefit Day. This Sunday, April 3rd, Adult full day lift tickets can be purchased for $25 at Alpine Meadows ticket windows and proceeds from the day’s ticket sales will be donated to Tahoe based foundations and non-profit organizations. for more information, visit skialpine.com
Last week's unusual storm brought record March snow to the Sierras. The weather quickly turned and by Thursday the temperatures reached the mid 60's. I spend the day at Squaw on Wednesday, where the snow had sadly already taken a turn for the worst. Although they had plenty of it, [...]
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 [...]
Alpine Meadows just announced a 2 for 1 adult lift ticket offer - that's 2 tickets for $71! Tickets must be purchased online March 23-30, and are valid any day until the end of the 2010/2011 season. Both tickets must be used on the same day. Purchase 2 for 1 [...]
For 10 Days Only, Boreal is offering 2011/12 Season Passes at up to 40% off. As a bonus, you can start using them now and take advantage of the latest snowstorm and great spring ski conditions. Sale: March 25th - April 3rd only Boreal anytime 2011/12 Season Pass (Valid everyday [...]
Spring skiing doesn't get much better that this. The snow gods have blessed us with 24-48"of fresh snow this week, with more on the way. Don't put those chains away yet. Weekend forecast courtesy of Sugar Bowl: Saturday: 2+ feet of accumulations to greet the morning. Morning snow showers, then [...]
Sugar Bowl Resort is now offering free ski and snowboard standard rentals and group lessons of any level 7 days a week through the end of the season with the purchase of a general admission lift ticket. Rentals are available at the Mt. Judah and Village rental shops; Lessons are [...]
Alpine Meadows has just announced the sale of their Spring Pass. Ski or snowboard every day from April 1st until the end of the season for just $99! The Spring Pass can be purchased online or at the special tickets office at the resort starting Sunday, March 20th. You must [...]
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