http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blogs/rss en Live Music and Closing Weekend at Alpine Meadows http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/live-music-and-closing-weekend-alpine-meadows <p class="rteleft">Craving to make some more turns this season? Here we are in May and we&rsquo;re still skiing and snowboarding at Alpine! Come on over and join us for the last weekend in May. Summit and Roundhouse will be spinning from 8am to 1pm Friday-Sunday. Score on <a href="http://www.skialpine.com/alpine-meadows-lift-ticket-rates">discounted lift tickets</a> if you&rsquo;re a passholder of another resort or if your friend has a Tahoe Super Pass.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="359" height="540" title="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" alt="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/20120420-KeokiFlagg0965.jpg?1336412206" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/live-music-and-closing-weekend-alpine-meadows" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Alpine Meadows skilaketahoe Mon, 07 May 2012 17:37:23 +0000 Manager 31464 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Squaw: Spring Skiing Capital! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/spring-skiing/squaw-spring-skiing-capital <p>Soak up the California sunshine this spring with us at Squaw Valley. We&rsquo;ve got amazing spring conditions and a killer event line-up! Don&rsquo;t have a pass to experience all of this? When you purchase the 2012-13 <a href="http://www.tahoesuperpass.com">Tahoe Super Pass</a> you can ski for free for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. Remember, Squaw and Alpine will stay open daily through April 29 with Alpine operating Fri-Sun through May 13. The Tahoe Super Pass starts at just $429 for adults and $219 for 12 and under.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="492" height="267" title="Spring skiing at Squaw Valley" alt="Spring skiing at Squaw Valley" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/20110401-Keokiflagg00170_0.jpg?1334094601" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/spring-skiing/squaw-spring-skiing-capital" target="_blank">read more</a></p> spring skiing Squaw Valley USA skilaketahoe Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:50:36 +0000 Manager 30495 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Big Snow & Big Events at Kirkwood! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/big-snow-big-events-kirkwood <p>We may be reaching the home stretch of Winter 11/12 but things show no sign of slowing down! A <strong>&lsquo;Miracle March&rsquo;</strong> has left the resort with excellent coverage and fantastic conditions and there looks to be several more storms moving through for the first half of April so don&rsquo;t put away your powder skis just yet!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="299" height="279" title="Kirkwood snowboarder - will cliff" alt="Kirkwood snowboarder - will cliff" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Kirkwood%20boarder%20-%20will%20cliff%20-%20crop.jpg?1332972326" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/big-snow-big-events-kirkwood" target="_blank">read more</a></p> events kirkwood Kirkwood Ski Resort miracle march skilaketahoe Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:08:08 +0000 Manager 29566 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe - Pass Deals, Events & More! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/mt-rose-ski-resort/spring-mt-rose-ski-tahoe-pass-deals-events-more <p>Only 25 minutes away from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and 15 minutes away from North Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose is Tahoe&rsquo;s closest skiing to Reno. With the <a href="http://www.mtrose.com/tickets-passes-daily-specials/tickets-passes-daily-specials">Happy Landings special</a>, you can fly in and ski the same day and then get your next day&rsquo;s lift ticket free. Affordable <a href="http://www.mtrose.com/general-information/lodging-packages">ski and stay packages out of Reno start at $79</a>, so you can enjoy the nightlife of Reno and hit the slopes the next day.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="262" height="414" title="Spring passes at Mt. Rose" alt="Spring passes at Mt. Rose" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/MtRose%20spring19x30V2HR.jpg?1332262913" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/mt-rose-ski-resort/spring-mt-rose-ski-tahoe-pass-deals-events-more" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mt Rose Ski Resort spring passes skilaketahoe Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:02:09 +0000 Manager 29037 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Miracle March delivers over 100 inches of snow! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/miracle-march/miracle-march-delivers-over-100-inches-snow <p>March is a month known for its generous storms, and is sometimes referred to as Miracle March. This year it definitely earned that title. Big storms hit Lake Tahoe last week, leaving between 50-109 inches (that's NINE FEET!)&nbsp;of snow at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="300" height="402" title="Fresh tracks under the chair lift" alt="Fresh tracks under the chair lift" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/fresh%20tracks.jpg?1332175578" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/miracle-march/miracle-march-delivers-over-100-inches-snow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> miracle march powder skiing snow Snow Conditions skilaketahoe Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:49:04 +0000 Manager 28973 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Featured: Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis & Chas Guldemond at Northstar! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/northstar-tahoe-ski-resort/featured-kevin-pearce-danny-davis-chas-guldemond-northstar <p>With an introduction from everyone's best Frend, Kevin Pearce, Northstar Pro Chas Guldemond and Danny Davis send it during their epic Jump and Airbag session this past week at Northstar.</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37407856?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="100" height="75" title="Featured: Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis &amp; Chas Guldemond at Northstar!" alt="Featured: Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis &amp; Chas Guldemond at Northstar!" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Northstar%20screenshot257877267_100.jpg?1330365447" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/northstar-tahoe-ski-resort/featured-kevin-pearce-danny-davis-chas-guldemond-northstar" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort skilaketahoe Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:57:50 +0000 Manager 27400 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com The Six-Pack is Back! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/six-pack-back <p>We know it was a big season, and with <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/ski-and-ride-fourth-july-weekend-0">some ski resorts</a> <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/open-skiing-riding-july-2-3">re-opening for</a> <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/independence-day-celebration">July 4th weekend</a>, it may be hard to think ahead to next winter. But, we all know that the early birds find the best values, right?<br /> &nbsp;</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/six-pack-back" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/six-pack-back#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:19:27 +0000 Manager 16425 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Over Five Feet of Snow – and More on the Way! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/over-five-feet-snow-%E2%80%93-and-more-way <p>Apparently Punxsutawney Phil had it wrong &ndash; at least for the Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Another classic Sierra snowstorm arrived here a few days ago, leaving us with over five feet of snow since Tuesday night. Can you say bottomless powder? Face shots? Big smiles?</p> <p>The good news is that there is <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=rev&amp;smap=1&amp;textField1=38.93333&amp;textField2=-119.98333">more snow in the forecast</a>, ensuring that there&rsquo;s more than enough deep powder for everyone this holiday weekend!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="300" title="White room at Northstar-at-Tahoe" alt="White room at Northstar-at-Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Northstar%20white%20roomsm.jpg?1297996181" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/over-five-feet-snow-%E2%80%93-and-more-way" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/over-five-feet-snow-%E2%80%93-and-more-way#comments skilaketahoe Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:32:10 +0000 Manager 10112 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com If it snowed tomorrow... http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/if-it-snowed-tomorrow <div class="field field-type-text field-field-alt-subtitle"> <div class="field-label">Subtitle:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Would you be ready? </div> </div> </div> <p>For many, the recent Labor Day holiday signifies the end of summer and the start of the school year. For others, it means it&rsquo;s time to start seriously thinking about the winter and the upcoming season of skiing and riding. With a few months before the ski resorts open, there&rsquo;s plenty of time to get in shape, consider the options and organize a ski vacation or two, right?</p> <p>But, if it snowed tomorrow, what would you do? Would you be ready for powder snow?</p> <p>Tell us what you would do below&nbsp;- we'd love to hear from you!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/if-it-snowed-tomorrow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/if-it-snowed-tomorrow#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:42:48 +0000 Manager 2552 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com April Snow & Ski Resort Closing Dates http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/april-snow-ski-resort-closing-dates <p>As the saying goes, April showers bring fresh powder &ndash; or something like that...</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/april-snow-ski-resort-closing-dates" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Snow Conditions skilaketahoe Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:57:03 +0000 Manager 30589 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring Loaded has Sprung at Heavenly! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/heavenly-ski-resort/spring-loaded-has-sprung-heavenly <p>Though it was one of the more challenging winters on record for Tahoe, the 2011/12 ski and ride season is ending on a high note at Heavenly, with superior surface conditions, a smorgasbord of Spring events and one of the best-value season passes in the industry!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="465" height="311" title="Heavenly pond skimming " alt="Heavenly pond skimming" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Heavenly%20pond%20skim%20wipe%20out%204%2017%2011.jpg?1333754520" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/heavenly-ski-resort/spring-loaded-has-sprung-heavenly" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Heavenly Ski Resort skilaketahoe Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:28:19 +0000 Manager 30235 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt at Northstar http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt-northstar <p>On Saturday March 17, Northstar California will hold their first ever <a href="http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.epicmixer7.item.asp?cmpid=PARNS0023">St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day EpicMix Scavenger Hunt &amp; Apr&egrave;s Party</a>. The hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. and participants will hunt, compete challenges and solve St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day riddles. Read on to find out what is in store.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="275" height="225" title="Epic mix scavenger hunt" alt="Epic mix scavenger hunt" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/4111.epicmixscavengerhunt_body.jpg-550x0.jpg?1331660780" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt-northstar" target="_blank">read more</a></p> events Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort st patricks day Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:50:41 +0000 Manager 28533 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring Fever at Alpine this March http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/spring-fever-alpine-march <p>March has arrived and this month at Alpine is jam packed with amazing conditions, live music and on-mountain events. With the last storm bringing 5 feet of snow, conditions could not better. We&rsquo;ve had a break in snowy weather and the sun has been shining. Now that we&rsquo;ve all freshened up our goggle tans, we&rsquo;re ready to bring on more snow! Looks like next week could bring some of the white stuff- and we might be talking in feet! Check out the latest <a href="http://www.squaw.com/blog">weather talk here</a>.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="346" height="230" title="Alpine Meadows March 2, 2012 - Photo by Tom Zikas" alt="Alpine Meadows March 2, 2012 - Photo by Tom Zikas" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/2_Alpine1.jpg?1331567191" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/spring-fever-alpine-march" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Alpine Meadows skilaketahoe Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:47:24 +0000 Manager 28469 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring means snow and events at Squaw Valley http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/squaw-valley-usa/spring-means-snow-and-events-squaw-valley <p>Snow has arrived at Squaw Valley and we could not be more excited! During this last storm cycle we received 57&rdquo; to be exact. Now that we have this glorious abundance of white stuff- what are you going to do? The correct answer would be to get up here! It&rsquo;s a no-brainer. We&rsquo;ve got acres upon acres of skiable terrain with a fresh new layer for your riding pleasure. To enjoy the best conditions of the season make sure you grab the<a href="http://www.squaw.com/springback-4-pack"> Springback Super 4 Pack</a>- offering four unrestricted days at Squaw and Alpine.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="451" height="300" title="Morning at Squaw/Photo: Jason Abraham" alt="Morning at Squaw/Photo: Jason Abraham" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/20120302SquawMorning02.jpg?1330964330" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/squaw-valley-usa/spring-means-snow-and-events-squaw-valley" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Squaw Valley USA skilaketahoe Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:21:47 +0000 Manager 28033 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Four feet of fresh snow at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/mt-rose-ski-resort/four-feet-fresh-snow-mt-rose-ski-tahoe <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Mt.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> Rose</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> &ndash; Ski Tahoe just received 4 feet of fresh snow in the past week and today is a bluebird powder day! The advanced and expert Chutes at 40-55 degree vertical is perfect for hardcore skiers and snowboarders.</span></p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="410" height="274" title="Pow day at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" alt="Pow day at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/MtRosePowDay.jpg?1330725465" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/mt-rose-ski-resort/four-feet-fresh-snow-mt-rose-ski-tahoe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mt Rose Ski Resort skilaketahoe Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:58:28 +0000 Manager 27863 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Sierra Love http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/sierra-tahoe/sierra-love <p>I am writing this with an ear-to-ear grin because twenty minutes ago I was making knee-deep powder turns in a foot of fresh snow with a group of amazing people. <a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/">Sierra-at-Tahoe</a> is truly a magical place. Winter has returned once again and the forecast is calling for more snow throughout the week and into March.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="360" height="345" title="Sierra Snowboarder at night" alt="Sierra Snowboarder at night" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Sierra%20Snowboarder%20Pow%20Air.jpg?1330550874" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/sierra-tahoe/sierra-love" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sierra at Tahoe skilaketahoe Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:29:18 +0000 Manager 27630 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Sierra Athletes Plot World Domination… Kind of http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/x-games/sierra-athletes-plot-world-domination%E2%80%A6-kind <p><a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com">Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort</a> takes a lot of pride in being the &ldquo;local&rsquo;s&rdquo; mountain. We do our best at Sierra Resort to make each guest feel like they are part of our family, whether it&rsquo;s your first visit or you&rsquo;ve been here a hundred times. Either way we hope each time you come to the resort, you feel like you&rsquo;re coming home.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="240" height="300" title="Maddie Bowman - Sierra-at-Tahoe athlete" alt="Maddie Bowman - Sierra-at-Tahoe athlete" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Maddie%20Bowman%20x.jpg?1329342324" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/x-games/sierra-athletes-plot-world-domination%E2%80%A6-kind" target="_blank">read more</a></p> athletes Dew Tour Sierra at Tahoe X Games skilaketahoe Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:49 +0000 Manager 26604 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com The Burton Academy at Northstar Trick Tip: The Backside 180 http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/northstar-tahoe-ski-resort/burton-academy-northstar-trick-tip-backside-180 <p class="rteleft">The Burton Academy at Northstar Trick Tip #2: The Backside 180!&nbsp;One of the most classic, stylish tricks in the book, and a true must-have for anyone looking to progress in Park, Pipe, and All-Mountain Freestyle.&nbsp;Practice the Backside 180 every single day, and you'll quickly develop the ability to 180 off-of and over all sorts of terrain and obstacles around the mountain. Have fun, be safe, and Enjoy the Ride!<br /> <a href="http://vimeo.com/channels/289373#36298925">See More Academy Trick Tip Videos.</a></p> <p class="rteleft">&nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="250" height="211" title="Burton Academy Northstar" alt="Burton Academy Northstar" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/BurtonNorthstar_0.png?1329254447" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/northstar-tahoe-ski-resort/burton-academy-northstar-trick-tip-backside-180" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort skilaketahoe Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:09:51 +0000 Manager 26516 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Alpine Meadows is the Place to Be This February http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/alpine-meadows-place-be-february <p>The sun is shining and with top to bottom skiing and a killer line up of incredible events- Alpine Meadows is the place to be this February. Conditions at Alpine couldn&rsquo;t be better- 2,200 acres open and <a href="http://www.skialpine.com/ski-terrain-park/park-report">13 terrain park features</a> in the Dance Floor and Tiegel Parks. Dance Floor is boasting two flat rails, trap rail and a hitching post. Can you say FUN?!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="266" title="Alpine Meadows Bandwagon" alt="Alpine Meadows Bandwagon" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Band%20Wagon%202%20High%20Res.jpg?1328216617" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/alpine-meadows-place-be-february" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Alpine Meadows apres ski events skilaketahoe Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:21:17 +0000 Manager 25700 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Winter's Back at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/sierra-tahoe/winters-back-sierra-tahoe-resort <p>After a relatively slow start to the season, it's beginning to feel a lot like winter at <a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/">Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort</a>.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="847" height="720" title="Sierra-at-Tahoe family" alt="Sierra-at-Tahoe family" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Sierra-at-Tahoe%20Family%20Pic.jpg?1328042593" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/sierra-tahoe/winters-back-sierra-tahoe-resort" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sierra at Tahoe sierra-at-tahoe video Video skilaketahoe Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:16 +0000 Manager 25531 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Up to 5 FEET of new snow at Lake Tahoe - Winter has arrived! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/5-feet-new-snow-lake-tahoe-winter-has-arrived <p>It&rsquo;s true! Mother Nature has delivered, generously dumping feetfuls of powder on the 7 Ski Lake Tahoe resorts. While it&rsquo;s still snowing as of this writing, current storm totals range between 27-60 inches of new snow, or between <strong>2-5 feet</strong> of new snow!</p> <p>This is fantastic news for the ski resorts, which are opening more terrain and lifts every day.&nbsp;But don't take our word for it - check out the latest videos we've seen posted from the resorts this weekend!&nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="410" height="274" title="Mt Rose Powder Snow" alt="Mt Rose Powder Snow" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/skiing%20pow%20-%20Mt%20Rose.jpg?1327355234" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/5-feet-new-snow-lake-tahoe-winter-has-arrived" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Snow Conditions skilaketahoe Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:47:50 +0000 Manager 24937 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Are You Ready for Snow? http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/squaw-valley/are-you-ready-snow <p>Are you ready? Temperatures are dropping and moisture will be in the air. Sounds like we should be seeing snow above 7,000&rsquo; starting Wednesday night and some <a href="http://www.squaw.com/blog/big-storms-tap-week">weather</a> continuing throughout the weekend!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="451" height="300" title="Powder skiing at Squaw Valley" alt="Powder skiing at Squaw Valley" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/de%20vre%2002_20_0159.jpg?1326904774" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/squaw-valley/are-you-ready-snow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Events powder snow Snow Conditions Squaw Valley skilaketahoe Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:40:18 +0000 Manager 24553 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Get Ready for Snow http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/get-ready-snow <p>Sure this hasn&rsquo;t been the snowy start we had all hoped for (in fact, the Sierra Nevada Mountains haven&rsquo;t seen a November and December this dry and warm since immediately following the Civil War &ndash; 1879. Ouch!), but we are keeping our faith for a Fabulous February, Miracle March and Awesome April. And when it comes &ndash; <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Truckee+CA+96161">as soon as next week possibly</a> &ndash; it&rsquo;ll come in feet so be ready. Here is a primer on what Alpine has to offer when conditions permits:<br /> </p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="461" height="307" title="Alpine Meadows &amp; Lake Tahoe" alt="Alpine Meadows &amp; Lake Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Alpine10a.jpg?1326490520" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/get-ready-snow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Alpine Meadows skilaketahoe Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:38:39 +0000 Manager 24271 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com How One Lesson Can Be the Experience of a Lifetime http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/heavenly-ski-resort/how-one-lesson-can-be-experience-lifetime <p>Someone asked me the other day what was my favorite lesson to teach on the mountain. While your average person might assume that advanced classes are the best, I honestly hesitated for quite a while before responding. My eventual answer: &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t care what age or level a person might be, I just care that they want to be there. I just want someone who is passionate about this experience and excited to be on the mountain.&rdquo;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="283" height="284" title="Heavenly Adult Ski School" alt="Heavenly Adult Ski School" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Heavenly_Ski_Ride_Schoolsq.jpg?1325788741" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/heavenly-ski-resort/how-one-lesson-can-be-experience-lifetime" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Heavenly Ski Resort Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:18:10 +0000 Manager 23718 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com 7 Mountains, 7 Weeks of Giveaways! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/facebook/7-mountains-7-weeks-giveaways <p>With the New Year come and gone, we're thinking about our resolutions. If yours involved skiing and riding at Lake Tahoe this season as ours did, you&rsquo;re in luck! We&rsquo;ve just launched a 7 week promotion on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkiLakeTahoe?sk=app_322582834432414">Ski Lake Tahoe Facebook page</a>, with a slew of great prizes including the following:</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="602" height="502" title="Ski Lake Tahoe 7 Mountains promotion" alt="Ski Lake Tahoe 7 Mountains promotion" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/SLT7Mountainsbig.jpg?1325721808" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/facebook/7-mountains-7-weeks-giveaways" target="_blank">read more</a></p> facebook skilaketahoe sweepstakes skilaketahoe Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:14:02 +0000 Manager 23693 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Ringing in the New Year Kirkwood Style http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/ringing-new-year-kirkwood-style <p>Despite the slow start to winter there has been plenty going on at Kirkwood Mountain Resort! Rail jams, pray for snow parties, some great man-made conditions, terrain park and USAirbag! We are heading into the New Year with top to bottom skiing &amp; riding, and some of the best conditions around Lake Tahoe thanks to our snowmaking crew who remain dedicated to bringing you exceptional surface conditions. The terrain accessed off Chairs 1, 5, 6 &amp; 11 provides skiing and riding for all abilities from first time thru to advanced.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="418" height="640" title="Kirkwood fireworks" alt="Kirkwood fireworks" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Kirkwood%20fireworks.jpg?1325103900" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/events/ringing-new-year-kirkwood-style" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Events Kirkwood Ski Resort Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:25:58 +0000 Manager 23254 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com "I can't believe it’s man-made snow!" http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/i-cant-believe-it%E2%80%99s-man-made-snow <p><img width="300" height="325" vspace="5" hspace="8" align="right" alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dec16_0.jpg" />This is what the folks are saying about conditions up at Mt. Rose! With 4 out of the 7 lifts spinning and more terrain opening regularly, people are raving about what great snow Mt. Rose has. Mt. Rose continues to open up more terrain and with cooler temperatures, Mt. Rose is able to run the snow guns practically non-stop!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="300" height="225" title="Mt Rose groomers" alt="Mt Rose groomers" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/MTrosessmall.jpg?1324566203" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/snow-conditions/i-cant-believe-it%E2%80%99s-man-made-snow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Snow Conditions skilaketahoe Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:04:13 +0000 Manager 22947 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Introduces The Burton Star Wars Experience http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/random/sierra-tahoe-resort-introduces-burton-star-wars-experience <p><img alt="Star Wars Burton park at Sierra-at-Tahoe" width="120" height="120" hspace="8" align="right" src="/sites/default/files/medium_BurtonStarWarsExperi%232EB41E.jpg" />Yoda, R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Ewoks&hellip; Getting excited yet? <a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/">Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort</a> is stoked to partner with industry leader <a href="http://www.burton.com/">Burton Snowboards</a> and Lucasfilm Ltd. to bring our guests the worlds ONLY Burton <em>Star Wars</em> Experience.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/random/sierra-tahoe-resort-introduces-burton-star-wars-experience" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Random skilaketahoe Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:21:15 +0000 Manager 22772 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Gearing up for a Sweet Season at Alpine Meadows http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/gearing-sweet-season-alpine-meadows <p>This season is going to be an exciting one at <a href="http://www.skialpine.com/?utm_source=skilaketahoe&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=dec15">Alpine Meadows</a>. With the recent joining of forces of Alpine Meadows and <a href="http://www.squaw.com/">Squaw Valley</a>, there is much to look forward to! With one ticket, you now gain access to 6,000 acres of majestic terrain, 43 lifts, and 270+ trails. This year we are featuring a free shuttle which runs every 30 minutes making it possible to ski both mountains in one day &ndash; no car required!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/gearing-sweet-season-alpine-meadows" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Video skilaketahoe Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:28:23 +0000 Manager 22588 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Promised Land Express Preview http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/promised-land-express-preview <p class="rteleft"><em><sup>Guest post provided by our friends at Northstar California Resort</sup></em></p> <p class="rteleft"><em>Bill Rock (<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/bill_rock">@Bill_Rock</a>) shows us the new Promised Land Express lift at Northstar!</em>&nbsp;</p> <p class="rtecenter"><iframe width="640" height="360" align="center" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aoHE1QuU1zg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/promised-land-express-preview" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Snow Conditions Video skilaketahoe Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:44:38 +0000 Manager 22534 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com How to Experience 24 Hours of Heavenly – Ski All Day, Party All Night http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/apr%C3%A8s-ski/how-experience-24-hours-heavenly-%E2%80%93-ski-all-day-party-all-night <p>Mother Nature. Lady Luck. No winter snowsports destination combines the two better than Lake Tahoe. Where else can you ski blower powder all day and party at Vegas-style casinos and all-night dance clubs until the wee hours? <br /> <br /> </p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="168" height="168" title="Apres ski at Heavenly&#039;s Tamarack Lodge" alt="Apres ski at Heavenly&#039;s Tamarack Lodge" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Apres-ski-tamarack.png?1323450844" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/apr%C3%A8s-ski/how-experience-24-hours-heavenly-%E2%80%93-ski-all-day-party-all-night" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Après Ski skilaketahoe Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:16:59 +0000 Manager 22153 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Snowcat tours & a new Burton park at Sierra-at-Tahoe http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/snowcat-tours-new-burton-park-sierra-tahoe <p class="rteleft">Temperatures are dropping as the winds from the west become stronger bringing in winter storms. The first snowflakes have already fallen and winter is on the way! With predictions of another amazing winter, <a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/">Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort</a> remains focused on giving our guest exactly what they want, endless powder, amazing tree skiing, nationally recognized terrain parks, South Shore&rsquo;s only Superpipe, and the best value in Tahoe.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="227" height="300" title="Colby Cat - Photo by Jorik Blom" alt="Colby Cat - Photo by Jorik Blom" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Colby%20Cliff-SAT%20small.jpg?1321982097" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/video/snowcat-tours-new-burton-park-sierra-tahoe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Video skilaketahoe Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:55:57 +0000 Manager 21495 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com What's New at Heavenly Ski Resort http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/whats-new-heavenly-ski-resort <p><img hspace="10" alt="" vspace="10" align="right" width="300" height="200" src="/sites/default/files/KidsSRS_0.jpg" /></p> <p>Heavenly Mountain Resort is constantly evolving and improving. This year is no different &ndash; with new runs, new dining options, a new apr&egrave;s party scene and many other additions to the on-mountain experience.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="502" height="336" title="Bear Cave - Heavenly Ski Resort" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/KidsSRS_1.jpg?1320076650" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/whats-new-heavenly-ski-resort" target="_blank">read more</a></p> skilaketahoe Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:58:35 +0000 admin 20704 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Countdown to Opening Day! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/countdown-opening-day <p>With less than a month until the first Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are slated to open, we&rsquo;re in full countdown mode here at Ski Lake Tahoe HQ. That includes trying to locate our gear, practicing our best season pass grin and doing our snow dances daily.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Figuring that we&rsquo;re not alone in our enthusiasm, we thought the following list of ski resort opening dates might be of interest. As resorts confirm dates we&rsquo;ll be updating this, so be sure to check back!<br /> &nbsp;</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/countdown-opening-day" target="_blank">read more</a></p> skilaketahoe Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:10:30 +0000 Manager 20448 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com First Snow of the 2011/12 Season! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/first-snow-201112-season <p>Mother Nature proved yet again that she&rsquo;s a&nbsp;snowboarder, as a fast moving storm dropped between <strong>6-12 inches of fresh snow</strong> at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts in the past 24 hours. The storm should move out of here by Friday, returning us to seasonal temps. But in the meantime, those of us that live for winter are giddy with excitement.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="480" height="360" title="View from the Sierra-at-Tahoe Tiki Deck 10.5.2011" alt="View from the Sierra-at-Tahoe Tiki Deck 10.5.2011" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Sierra-at-Tahoe%20Tiki%20Dec%2010.5.2011.jpg?1317854663" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/first-snow-201112-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p> skilaketahoe Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:47:38 +0000 Manager 20012 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring at Alpine Meadows - You've Got it Good! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good <p>Spring at Alpine Meadows is a time of year to celebrate the fact that, yep &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got it GOOD. It&rsquo;s not an opinion; it&rsquo;s fact.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="200" height="300" title="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" alt="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/AlpineMeadowsSpring10_2.jpg?1302554276" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/alpine-meadows/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good#comments Alpine Meadows Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:41:06 +0000 Manager 14021 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Spring at Alpine Meadows - You've Got it Good! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good <p>Spring at Alpine Meadows is a time of year to celebrate the fact that, yep &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got it GOOD. It&rsquo;s not an opinion; it&rsquo;s fact.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="200" height="300" title="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" alt="Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/AlpineMeadowsSpring10_2.jpg?1302554276" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/spring-alpine-meadows-youve-got-it-good#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:42:42 +0000 Manager 14022 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Record Breaking Snow Means Extended Seasons for Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-snow-means-extended-seasons-lake-tahoe-ski-resorts <p>Spring is here, and not just on the calendar. After receiving up to 16 feet of snow in a 9 day period, the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are celebrating both the record-breaking snowfall and the return of sunshine. Not being the types to look a gift horse in the mouth, many of the ski resorts have announced they are extending their seasons!&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Ski Lake Tahoe 2010/2011 season closing dates</strong><br /> Northstar-at-Tahoe&trade; - April 24th</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="300" height="240" title="Pond skimming at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" alt="Pond skimming at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Mt%20Rose%20Pond%20Skim_0.jpg?1301423641" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-snow-means-extended-seasons-lake-tahoe-ski-resorts" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-snow-means-extended-seasons-lake-tahoe-ski-resorts#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:41:10 +0000 Manager 13261 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Kirkwood Open until May 1st! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-open-until-may-1st <p>After a record breaking early start to the season, Kirkwood has announced that the resort will remain open until May 1st for skiing &amp; riding! The Timber Creek facilities along with the Tahoe Learning Center will remain open until April 24th. Kirkwood has truly lived up to its reputation for epic snowfall these last few weeks with back to back storm systems just hammering the resort. The resort is well on its way to having a record season with the snowfall total surpassing 700 inches on March 26th. The last time the resort hit the magic 700 inch mark was in winter 2004/05.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="448" height="298" title="Kirkwood skier photo: Rachid Dahnoun, Aurora Photos" alt="Kirkwood skier photo: Rachid Dahnoun, Aurora Photos" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Kirkwood%20rachid%20feb%2026.jpg?1301338507" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-open-until-may-1st" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-open-until-may-1st#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:02:03 +0000 Manager 13169 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com A Record-Breaking Season http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-season <p>No doubt you&rsquo;ve heard plenty about how much snow the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts have received this season.&nbsp;What you might not know is that many of the ski resorts have broken previous snowfall records, most of which included April snow totals.&nbsp;Put simply, this season is already showing signs of being a record-breaker, and there&rsquo;s still another month left!</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="267" title="Heavenly powder snowboarding" alt="Heavenly powder snowboarding" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Big%20Snow%202011Heavenly.jpg?1300980194" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/record-breaking-season#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:10:17 +0000 Manager 12836 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Family Friendly Lake Tahoe http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/family-friendly-lake-tahoe <p>We love Lake Tahoe for so many reasons &ndash; the scenic beauty, the snow, the huge amount and variety of skiable terrain, the great weather, the many events that occur throughout the winter season &ndash; we could go on and on.&nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/family-friendly-lake-tahoe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/family-friendly-lake-tahoe#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:15:58 +0000 Manager 12304 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe Has Incredible Specials Available Now http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-has-incredible-specials-available-now <div class="rteleft">Only 25 minutes away from the <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/airport-rno">Reno/Tahoe International Airport</a> and 15 minutes away from North Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose is Tahoe&rsquo;s closest skiing to Reno. With the <a href="http://www.mtrose.com/tickets-passes-daily-specials/tickets-passes-daily-specials">Happy Landings special</a>, you can fly in and ski the same day and then get your next day&rsquo;s lift ticket free. Affordable ski and stay packages out of Reno start at $79, so you can enjoy the nightlife of Reno and hit the slopes the next day.</div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="300" height="240" title="Pond skimming at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" alt="Pond skimming at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Mt%20Rose%20Pond%20Skim.jpg?1300223116" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-has-incredible-specials-available-now" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-has-incredible-specials-available-now#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:07:37 +0000 Manager 12173 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: The Place to Learn! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-resort-place-learn <p>Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is known as &ldquo;the place to learn&rdquo; in Lake Tahoe. Sierra Resort offers a friendly and laidback atmosphere where people can experience sliding on snow, the wind in their face and the fresh mountain air.</p> <p>New this season our beginner terrain has two new carpet conveyor lifts that make getting to the top of the beginner hill a breeze, so skiers and riders can focus their energy on learning to come down the mountain instead of worrying how they are going to get up.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="300" height="200" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Learn%20to%20ski%20or%20ride%20at%20Sierra%20Resort%20for%20just%20%2435%20Photo%20Credit%20Terren%20Gomezsm.jpg?1298919116" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-resort-place-learn" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-resort-place-learn#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:54:46 +0000 Manager 11005 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Winter Returns to Lake Tahoe! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/winter-returns-lake-tahoe <p>While we&rsquo;ve been enjoying the incredible snowpack, mild temps requiring less in the way of layers and typical Tahoe bluebird days over the last few weeks, Mother Nature is gearing up for a return visit to Tahoe, and we couldn&rsquo;t be happier!</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="234" height="253" title="Northstar-at-Tahoe" alt="Northstar-at-Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/NorthstarblogphotoWomen-Powder_75_Rosen_910sm.jpg?1297959537" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/winter-returns-lake-tahoe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/winter-returns-lake-tahoe#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:05:06 +0000 Manager 9826 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Dawn Patrol, Steep Grooming + Fly & Ski Free at Squaw Valley USA http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/dawn-patrol-steep-grooming-fly-ski-free-squaw-valley-usa <p>It&rsquo;s been a fantastic winter at <a href="http://www.squaw.com">Squaw Valley USA</a>, and with a slew of new programs and promotions to complement the terrific skiing and riding, it&rsquo;s a great time to check out this legendary ski resort.&nbsp;Read on to learn more about steep grooming, skiing for free the day you arrive and the upcoming forecast!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="384" height="256" title="Dawn Patrol at Squaw Valley USA. Photo: Hank DeVre" alt="Dawn Patrol at Squaw Valley USA. Photo: Hank DeVre" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/deVre_SV01_04__0010deVre_SV01_04__0010sm.jpg?1297100943" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/dawn-patrol-steep-grooming-fly-ski-free-squaw-valley-usa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/dawn-patrol-steep-grooming-fly-ski-free-squaw-valley-usa#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:52:19 +0000 Manager 9379 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Fresh Snow and Steep Skiing at Lake Tahoe http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/fresh-snow-and-steep-skiing-lake-tahoe <p>We appreciate the beauty of pristine corduroy as much as the next person, but when the fresh snow falls (as it did <a href="http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/b24335b4bce7427e94c2f1a8d1df0917.htm">over the weekend</a>), we&rsquo;re all about finding the untracked powder off the beaten path.&nbsp;The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts boast an amazing variety of off-the-groomer terrain, ranging from tree skiing to wide open bowls to steep chutes.&nbsp;Need proof of the fun-factor? Check out a taste of what we&rsquo;re talking about in our latest video below.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/fresh-snow-and-steep-skiing-lake-tahoe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/fresh-snow-and-steep-skiing-lake-tahoe#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:41:14 +0000 Manager 8947 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe Provides Great Value http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-provides-great-value <p>Mt. Rose is Tahoe&rsquo;s closest skiing to Reno, located just 25 minutes away from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and 15 minutes away from North Lake Tahoe. With the Happy Landings special, you can fly in and ski the same day, then get your next day&rsquo;s lift ticket free. Affordable ski and stay packages out of Reno start at $79, so you can enjoy the nightlife of Reno and hit the slopes the next day.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="448" height="279" alt="Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe skier" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/MtRoselake%20shot.JPG?1295478735" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-provides-great-value" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mt-rose-%E2%80%93-ski-tahoe-provides-great-value#comments skilaketahoe Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:13:12 +0000 Manager 8147 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Unbeatable ski deals at the Lake Tahoe resorts http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/unbeatable-ski-deals-lake-tahoe-resorts <p>It&rsquo;s been an amazing winter at the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, with record-breaking snowfall making for terrific snow conditions.&nbsp;The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are providing even more reason to plan a trip here, with a number of fantastic ski deals for those who fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport, including free skiing and savings on lift tickets and lodging. In many cases, all you have to do to take advantage of these deals is show your boarding pass.&nbsp;Doesn&rsquo;t get much easier to save than that!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="261" title="Fly to Reno-Tahoe International Airport and save!" alt="Fly to Reno-Tahoe International Airport and save!" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/RMCFlytoLAwebsitescreenshotsmall.png?1294358211" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/unbeatable-ski-deals-lake-tahoe-resorts" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/unbeatable-ski-deals-lake-tahoe-resorts#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:59:47 +0000 Manager 7388 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Heavenly and Harrah’s Combines South Tahoe’s Nightlife with Incredible Snow http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-and-harrah%E2%80%99s-combines-south-tahoe%E2%80%99s-nightlife-incredible-snow <p>Looking to combine a love of music with a love of skiing/snowboarding into one action-packed weekend? Then Heavenly Mountain Resort and Harrah&rsquo;s Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe is the place for you.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="500" height="636" alt="Heavenly winter blast" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/WinterBlastJan_8.5x11_CounterCardHeavenly.jpg?1294095734" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-and-harrah%E2%80%99s-combines-south-tahoe%E2%80%99s-nightlife-incredible-snow" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-and-harrah%E2%80%99s-combines-south-tahoe%E2%80%99s-nightlife-incredible-snow#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:04:17 +0000 Manager 7156 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Great Lake Tahoe ski vacation values make planning a breeze! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/great-lake-tahoe-ski-vacation-values-make-planning-breeze <p>As much as Lake Tahoe is known for the terrific skiing and riding (not to mention the majestic lake and record-breaking snowfall this season!), it&rsquo;s also known as a great ski vacation value.&nbsp;Besides boasting varied terrain, you can find a similar variety in the accommodations.&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether you seek a slope side condo, well appointed hotel room, budget motel or cozy cabin for a family getaway, you&rsquo;ll find it here.&nbsp;Coupled with the array of options are a slew of great specials and packages designed to make your vacation both affordable and enjoyable.&nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="500" height="375" title="View of Lake Tahoe" alt="View of Lake Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/View%20of%20Lake%20Tahoe%20from%20Trimmer.jpg?1293563368" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/great-lake-tahoe-ski-vacation-values-make-planning-breeze" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/great-lake-tahoe-ski-vacation-values-make-planning-breeze#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:12:38 +0000 Manager 6799 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Alpine Meadows: More than just deep powder skiing http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/alpine-meadows-more-just-deep-powder-skiing <p>If you&rsquo;re planning to visit Alpine Meadows soon, it&rsquo;ll be hard for you to believe it&rsquo;s not February when you arrive.&nbsp; So far this season (November/December), Alpine has receive more than 22 feet of snow at its mid mountain snow stake.&nbsp; The mountain is absolutely bursting at the seams with snow. &nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="1080" height="819" title="Deep powder at Alpine Meadows" alt="Deep powder at Alpine Meadows" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/AlpineBlogSLT2_0.jpg?1293136817" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/alpine-meadows-more-just-deep-powder-skiing" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/alpine-meadows-more-just-deep-powder-skiing#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:41:12 +0000 Manager 6501 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Christmas comes early with up to 7 FEET of new snow at Tahoe ski resorts http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/christmas-comes-early-7-feet-new-snow-tahoe-ski-resorts <p>Skiers and riders received an early gift when a storm system dumped up to 7 feet of new snow over seven days, bringing <a href="http://tahoeweatherdiscussion.com/first-day-or-middle-of-winter">early season snow totals</a> to as much as 300 inches at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts!&nbsp;&nbsp;Powder snow is always a welcome gift, especially timed so close to the holidays!&nbsp;We hear that the snow even tempted Santa from his pre-holiday work, and that he&rsquo;s been spotted at a few of the resorts.&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t believe us? Check out the below video and see for yourself.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/christmas-comes-early-7-feet-new-snow-tahoe-ski-resorts" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/christmas-comes-early-7-feet-new-snow-tahoe-ski-resorts#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:30:28 +0000 Manager 6402 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Kirkwood: A Record Breaking Start! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-record-breaking-start <p><a href="http://www.kirkwood.com">Kirkwood&rsquo;s</a> earliest opening in 5 seasons and a record breaking November storm &ndash; this 2010/11 winter season has started off with a bang!&nbsp; The K-Factor is in full effect &amp; unprecedented early snow provided awesome early season conditions and excellent coverage top to bottom.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="1617" height="1116" title="Another powder day at Kirkwood Mountain Resort" alt="Another powder day at Kirkwood Mountain Resort" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Photo%20courtesy%20of%20Kirkwood%20Mountain%20Resort.jpg?1292800705" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-record-breaking-start" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/kirkwood-record-breaking-start#comments skilaketahoe Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:19:23 +0000 Manager 6233 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Two feet of snow this week, another 10 feet by Christmas? http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/two-feet-snow-week-another-10-feet-christmas <p>The Lake Tahoe resorts have seen an amazing start to the winter season with 10 feet of new snow in November alone.&nbsp;December is shaping up to be DEEPcember, as over 2 feet of snow fell earlier this week, and thanks to a series of major winter storms positioned to hit the region this weekend, there&rsquo;s talk of up to 10 feet of new snow by Christmas!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="372" height="313" title="Lake Tahoe after Tuesday&#039;s snow storm" alt="Lake Tahoe after Tuesday&#039;s snow storm" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/CIMG2269crop-small.jpg?1292610223" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/two-feet-snow-week-another-10-feet-christmas" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/two-feet-snow-week-another-10-feet-christmas#comments skilaketahoe Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:52:11 +0000 Manager 6090 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Sierra-at-Tahoe Makes Learning to Ski & Ride Fun! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-makes-learning-ski-ride-fun <p><a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/learn-to-ski-ride">Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort</a> welcomed the first beginner skiers and snowboarders to <a href="http://www.sierraattahoe.com/lessons-rentals/lessons">Easy Street</a>, a newly constructed learning and development area featuring two new carpet conveyor lifts that make getting up the beginner hill a breeze, so skiers and riders can focus on learning to come down the mountain.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="1000" height="667" title="Learn to ski or ride at Sierra Resort for just $35 Photo Credit Terren Gomez" alt="Learn to ski or ride at Sierra Resort for just $35 Photo Credit Terren Gomez" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Learn%20to%20ski%20or%20ride%20at%20Sierra%20Resort%20for%20just%20%2435%20Photo%20Credit%20Terren%20Gomez.jpg?1291938685" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-makes-learning-ski-ride-fun" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/sierra-tahoe-makes-learning-ski-ride-fun#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:54:55 +0000 Manager 5679 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Just Another Day in Paradise http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/just-another-day-paradise <p><em>&nbsp;&quot;At last the lake burst upon us - a noble sheet of blue water lifted 6,300 feet above the level of the sea, and walled in by a rim of snow-clad mountain peaks that towered aloft 3,000 feet higher still! It was a vast oval . . . As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface, I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords.&quot; -- Mark Twain, Roughing It</em></p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/just-another-day-paradise" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/just-another-day-paradise#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:58:56 +0000 Manager 5351 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Mother Nature’s Starting the Season Strong! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mother-nature%E2%80%99s-starting-season-strong <p>Well, there&rsquo;s no denying the season is starting out strong! Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort&rsquo;s Opening Weekend was incredible &ndash; more than 4 feet of snow in two days, and it&rsquo;s expected to continue early this week and clear up for the Thanskgiving holiday. We sure know what we&rsquo;re thankful for!!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="300" title="Top of Vista Lift at Northstar-at-Tahoe" alt="Top of Vista Lift at Northstar-at-Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/11.21.10%20Top%20of%20Vistasmall.jpg?1290538434" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mother-nature%E2%80%99s-starting-season-strong" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/mother-nature%E2%80%99s-starting-season-strong#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:54:46 +0000 Manager 4797 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Lake Tahoe Ski Season Begins with 6+ Feet of Fresh Snow (and it’s still snowing!) http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-ski-season-begins-6-feet-fresh-snow-and-it%E2%80%99s-still-snowing <p>It&rsquo;s going to be a white Thanksgiving at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts, thanks to a strong winter storm that blew in on Friday, leaving 6+ feet of fresh snow at the upper elevations.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s still snowing, and the forecast is for <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ072&amp;warncounty=CAC017&amp;firewxzone=CAZ272&amp;local_place1=South+Lake+Tahoe+CA&amp;product1=Winter+Storm+Warning">up to another 2 feet</a> to fall before Thanksgiving Day.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Talk about a reason to give thanks!<img alt="Snow covered chairlifts at Sierra-at-Tahoe" width="2</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="283" title="Heavenly powder skiing November 21, 2010" alt="Heavenly powder skiing November 21, 2010" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Heavenly%2011.21.10dan_Seq_6sm.jpg?1290471358" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-ski-season-begins-6-feet-fresh-snow-and-it%E2%80%99s-still-snowing" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-ski-season-begins-6-feet-fresh-snow-and-it%E2%80%99s-still-snowing#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:22:31 +0000 Manager 4772 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Tahoe resorts to see big storm this weekend http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe-resorts-see-big-storm-weekend <p>What could get us more excited about opening weekend at the Lake Tahoe ski resorts? A forecast for a major winter storm that brings cold temps and lots of snow!</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe-resorts-see-big-storm-weekend" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe-resorts-see-big-storm-weekend#comments skilaketahoe Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:18:45 +0000 Manager 4475 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Heavenly opens November 19th - just a week away! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-opens-november-19th-just-week-away <p class="rtecenter">&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16774213" width="400" height="225" align="center" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16774213">Snowmaking Update</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/heavenlymountain">Heavenly Mountain</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-opens-november-19th-just-week-away" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/heavenly-opens-november-19th-just-week-away#comments skilaketahoe Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:35:40 +0000 Manager 4326 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com New snow at Lake Tahoe + free nights with Southwest Vacations! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/new-snow-lake-tahoe-free-nights-southwest-vacations <p>It looks like La Nina has arrived! Up to a foot of new snow fell at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts yesterday, helping to supplement snowmaking efforts.&nbsp;<a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=rev&amp;smap=1&amp;textField1=38.93333&amp;textField2=-119.98333">More snow is in the forecast</a> for Tuesday night, so keep up those snow dances.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="533" height="400" title="New snow and snowmaking at Northstar-at-Tahoe" alt="Snowmaking at Northstar-at-Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/Northstar%20Main%20Street%2011.8.10.small_.jpg?1289256074" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/new-snow-lake-tahoe-free-nights-southwest-vacations" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/new-snow-lake-tahoe-free-nights-southwest-vacations#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:43:59 +0000 Manager 4186 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Lake Tahoe rated #1 early ski destination by Orbitz http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-rated-1-early-ski-destination-orbitz <div>While we consider Lake Tahoe #1, we realize that we might not be the most objective observers.&nbsp;So it&rsquo;s nice to see that Orbitz agrees, having recently announced <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orbitz-insider-index-highlights-top-10-early-ski-destinations-106433923.html">Lake Tahoe as its top early ski destination for 2010</a>.&nbsp;World-class skiing at the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America, great snow, nightlife &amp; entertainment, along with a plethora of activities means that Lake Tahoe offers something unique for everyone - you included</div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-rated-1-early-ski-destination-orbitz" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/lake-tahoe-rated-1-early-ski-destination-orbitz#comments skilaketahoe Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:04:13 +0000 Manager 3990 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Squaw Valley USA - No One Does Winter Like Us http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/squaw-valley-usa-no-one-does-winter-us <p>With a fresh layer of snow already covering the upper mountain, they&rsquo;re gearing up for another phenomenal winter season at <a href="http://www.squaw.com/">Squaw Valley USA</a>! Located on Tahoe&rsquo;s north shore, Squaw boasts 4,000 acres of some of North America&rsquo;s most diverse and coveted terrain as well as a vibrant apr&egrave;s scene and base village.&nbsp;This year they&rsquo;re offering expanded night skiing, delicious new eats and more adventures for kids and families. &nbsp;</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="400" height="400" title="Squaw skier photo: Hank deVre" alt="Squaw skier photo: Hank deVre" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/SquawHankDeVre_400x400.jpg?1288284836" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/squaw-valley-usa-no-one-does-winter-us" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/squaw-valley-usa-no-one-does-winter-us#comments skilaketahoe Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:59:11 +0000 Manager 3849 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com More snow means winter is on its way! http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/more-snow-means-winter-its-way <p>This weekend&rsquo;s storms at Lake Tahoe delivered a few inches of snow at many of the ski resorts, bringing us one step closer to winter. And with <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/opening-day-0">Heavenly</a> announcing it will open on November 19, and <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/opening-day">Northstar-at-Tahoe</a> and <a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/plan/calendar/opening-day-1">Squaw Valley</a> planning on opening on November 20, there truly are only a few weeks left before ski season begins!&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you ready?</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="640" height="480" alt="new snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/SierraSnow10.25.jpg?1288034076" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/more-snow-means-winter-its-way" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/more-snow-means-winter-its-way#comments skilaketahoe Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:19:20 +0000 Manager 3764 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Tahoe’s first snowfall of the season http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe%E2%80%99s-first-snowfall-season <p class="imgleft"><img hspace="10" height="166" width="250" vspace="1" border="1" align="left" alt="Mt Rose snow - October 2010" src="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg716/scaled.php?tn=0&amp;server=716&amp;filename=krht.jpg&amp;xsize=640&amp;ysize=640" /></p> <p>Snow in October isn&rsquo;t unusual for the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, but it&rsquo;s still exciting to see snow-capped mountains so early. Photos from<a href="http://yfrog.com/jwkrhtj"> Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe</a> and <a href="http://www.skiheavenly.com/video-and-interactive/web-cams.aspx?d=d">Heavenly's webcams</a> proved that the weather forecasts for snow at higher elevations were indeed true.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="350" height="233" alt="October snow on Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/MtRose%20Snow%2010.4.10_0.jpg?1286298558" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe%E2%80%99s-first-snowfall-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/tahoe%E2%80%99s-first-snowfall-season#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:07:01 +0000 Manager 3237 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com Counting down to ski season http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/counting-down-ski-season <p>It&rsquo;s hard to believe that the winter season is only about three months away. Three months to start thinking about where you&rsquo;ll be skiing and riding this season, when you&rsquo;re going, who you&rsquo;re going with, what gear you need (and want) this season, and how quickly you can <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/skilaketahoe/status/22632403552">get in shape</a>.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-label">image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="134" height="94" alt="" src="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/default_thumb_0.jpg?1282925546" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/counting-down-ski-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.skilaketahoe.com/blog/skilaketahoe/counting-down-ski-season#comments skilaketahoe Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:45:49 +0000 admin 331 at http://www.skilaketahoe.com