Many skiers choose a Lake Tahoe resort the same way they choose a restaurant: by name recognition. The one they’ve heard about, or the one a friend mentioned on a chairlift once. That approach isn’t wrong, exactly. It just gets expensive when you show up at the wrong mountain for your skill level and goals. … Read more
Lake Tahoe skiers and riders can officially start the countdown: Vail Resorts has announced target opening dates for the 2025/26 winter season, and Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood are all on the calendar. With snowmaking prep already underway, the Tahoe region is aiming to welcome guests before Thanksgiving, once again anchoring one of the longest ski … Read more
Epic summer escapes are heating up in Tahoe’s mountain resorts — and if you’re an Epic Pass holder, it’s time to cash in. As the last patches of snow melt away, Lake Tahoe’s iconic ski destinations — Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood — are flipping the script on the typical “off-season.” Scenic gondola rides, alpine concerts, … Read more
Truckee, Calif. – Northstar California Resort, in partnership with SOS Outreach, is making skiing and snowboarding more accessible to local families by giving parents of program participants the opportunity to hit the slopes for the first time. Through this collaboration, parents who may have never considered skiing or snowboarding due to financial or logistical barriers … Read more
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, three iconic Tahoe resorts prepare to welcome guests back for another summer of fun-filled activities and events. Lake Tahoe, Calif. – June 11, 2024 – After a dynamic 2023/24 winter season, Northstar California Resort and Heavenly Mountain Resort are targeting Friday, June 14, for their opening days with an … Read more
Calling all Sierra Rec shredders and thrill-seekers! It’s time to celebrate the end of another epic season and welcome spring with a splash at Northstar California Resort’s Spring It On event this Saturday, April 13th, and Sunday, April 14th. Get Ready to Make a Splash at the Legendary Pond Skim The legendary Northstar Pond Skim … Read more
Lake Tahoe, CALIF. – November 20, 2023 – Three of Lake Tahoe’s premier resorts are gearing up for another unforgettable season as they begin spinning their lifts and welcoming guests back for the 2023/24 ski and ride season. After a slight delay due to warmer temperatures, Heavenly Mountain Resort will now open on Tuesday, November 21, with … Read more
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES 2023/24 WINTER OPENING DATE PLANS AT ITS LARGEST RESORTS Lake Tahoe Ca, August 19. 2024 – Vail Resorts this week announced target winter opening day plans for the 2023/24 ski and ride season for its resorts across the Rocky Mountains and the West. This includes the Lake Tahoe regions … Read more
After a historic winter season with record-breaking snowfall, Tahoe-area resorts look ahead to summer operations and events Lake Tahoe, Calif. – May 11, 2023 – After a historic winter season, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are all looking ahead towards summer. Conditions permitting, all three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are targeting Friday, … Read more
NorthStar Looking to Open June 16th for Summer Activities in 2023 As the warm sun blankets the picturesque landscapes of Truckee, California, families seeking a memorable summer getaway need look no further than Northstar Resort. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this captivating destination offers an abundance of outdoor activities that will … Read more
NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC AND PARKING CHALLENGES NEXT WINTER SEASON Starting winter 2023/24, the resorts will create a combination of free and paid parking options on weekends and holidays/peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives, in an effort to alleviate road congestion and parking challenges. LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – … Read more
The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts will extend ski + ride season this year, thanks to near-record setting snow totals. LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – March 23, 2023 – With a wild winter season and near-record setting snowfall across the region, Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will add additional days to ski and … Read more
Lake Tahoe CA, November 10- 2022 – The latest winter storm dropped up to 4 feet of snow on local Lake Tahoe ski resorts in the Sierra. Creating opportunity for the major ski resorts to open early in Lake Tahoe region. Today NorthStar, Heavenly and Kirkwood, all Vail resorts in Lake Tahoe announced they would … Read more
Vail Resorts Announces Enhancements to the Guest Experience For 2021-22 Winter Season BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 16, 2021 — As Vail Resorts begins to welcome skiers and riders back for a highly anticipated winter, the company is announcing new strategies taking effect during the 2021-22 North American season to enhance the guest experience and prioritize its pass … Read more
Lake Tahoe, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 – Heavenly and Northstar Resorts are providing an update today that recent warm temperatures experienced throughout the region will cause a delay to the resorts’ original targeted opening date of Friday, November 19. Both resorts are carefully monitoring conditions and will share an update on a new target opening day early next week. “Our top priority is to provide … Read more
OWN THE STOKE WITH YOUR 21/22 IKON PASS – Access available starting April 12, 2021: Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Winter Park Lake Tahoe, Ca, March 5, 2021 – Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to commit to future adventures when the Ikon Pass goes on sale at its lowest pricing for the 21/22 … Read more
WHAT’S NEW AND HOW TO SAFELY ENJOY NORTH LAKE TAHOE THIS WINTER New and familiar experiences have been bolstered by significant investments designed to ensure the health and safety for residents and visitors NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Dec 1, 2020 – The resilient businesses and communities that make up the North Lake Tahoe region are prepared … Read more
Resorts opened with over a foot of natural snow from the past week Opening Day through Dec. 7 is exclusive to pass holders Mountain access reservations, face coverings and physical distancing are required this winter at all Vail Resorts destinations SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Nov. 20, 2020 — Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort … Read more
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. (winter 2020-21) — North Lake Tahoe ski resorts, lodging properties, restaurants and winter recreation sites are gearing up for winter, modifying their operations and expanding healthsafeguards to guarantee a safe and enjoyable winter season in North Lake Tahoe.While some ski resorts may differ slightly in their operations, social distancing, mask requirements … Read more
Public Notice of BLM Closure Near Walker Ca. BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for BLM-managed public lands on the western slope of Antelope Valley, and all of Little Antelope Valley and Slinkard Valley in Mono County, due to wildland fire suppression operations within and … Read more
You have discovered one of our Archived reports. for the latest news on these resort openings please click here: Sierra Rec Magazine- Vail resorts – Lake Tahoe – Sept 3, 2020 – Ski season may look and feel a bit different in 2020 but it will indeed happen! This week Heavenly, NorthStar and Kirkwood, all … Read more
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar Will Open With Reservation Restrictions in 2020-21 Season Tahoe Ca – August 27, 2020 – As summer starts to wrap up in the Tahoe Region in 2020 many residents and visitors have turned their attention and questions about what ski season may look like in the new Covid pandemic culture that … Read more
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — June 18, 2020 — Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort today announced they will open for select summer activities in July. Kirkwood Mountain Resort will have human-powered activities (no lift access) available to guests, similar as years past. The resorts shared operating plans as well as their commitment to safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of Vail Resorts’ commitment to safety, the Company is establishing certain … Read more
Heavenly began making snow yesterday morning using the largest snowmaking system on the West Coast of the United States. Northstar and Kirkwood will follow soon on Friday, Nov. 1. TAHOE, Calif. — Oct. 28, 2019 – Cold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Heavenly Mountain Ski … Read more
The Tahoe Local Pass, priced at $589, and the Tahoe Value Pass, priced at $499, continue to offer the best value and variety for skiing and riding with differentiated experiences and varied terrain at the Best of Tahoe resorts As a part of making Epic for Everyone, Vail Resorts announced earlier this year that it would … Read more
The Northstar Bike Park will be open to the public for the seventh round of the Enduro World Series TRUCKEE, Calif. – Aug. 22, 2019 – Northstar California Resort will host the only U.S. stop during the 2019 Enduro World Series (EWS), August 24-25. Presented by North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA), the penultimate EWS event … Read more
