Discover the best Sierra Nevada ski resorts for an unforgettable winter adventure. Get the latest news, tips, and insights on our blog. Plan your trip now!
Sierra Rec Magazine highlights and reviews each Sierra Nevada Ski resort. Discover more about what’s is currently happening at your Sierra favorites including:
From Opening dates to season events and ski stories of interest from each peak and community. Discover more before heading to your favorite Sierra Slope.
Diamond Peak Expected Open Date Dec. 8, 2022 Lake Tahoe Ca – Diamond Peak Ski Resort is Lake Tahoe’s hidden gem. Located above Incline Village, things are different here. This is a community-owned resort with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe; miles of welcoming, uncrowded runs; easy access from the parking lot to the slopes; a dedicated Child … 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
Truckee Ca, – November 9, 2022 – The Storm delivered and Boreal ski resort is excited to move up their opening date to this Friday for all skiers and snowboarders. Boreal received 38″ of new snow this past weeks storm and will open at 10)) am Friday, Veterans Day. View this post on Instagram A … Read more
Reno NV, November 7, 2022 – As planned Mt Rose will lead the way in 2022-23 Ski season at Lake Tahoe, by using this early winter storm system to open on Friday November 11th with limited runs. The National weather Service is calling for 2-4 feet of snow at Lake Tahoe Monday- Wednesday, which will … Read more
Palisades Tahoe Unites Legends This Season with the Base to Base Gondola Lake Tahoe, Ca – October 19, 2022- Unless you are living under a rock you are will aware of the new Gondola Ride that will be offered in 2022-23 ski season at Palisades/ Alpine in Lake Tahoe. With this new innovation and change comes … Read more
Wrightwood, CA – September 13, 2022: Mountain High Resorts in Wrightwood is eagerly preparing for the 2022/23 season with more than $1 Million in improvements. These include increased snowmaking, new rental equipment, new multi-week development programs, and new resort partners. The Wrightwood resort is ready to open any day after November 1st, weather permitting, and expects … Read more
Palisades Targets November 22 for Opening Day 2022! [Olympic Valley, Calif.] September 14, 2022—For the second season under its new name, Palisades Tahoe will debut its new Base to Base Gondola, host the 2023 World Cup competitors, bring back fan-favorite events, and offer new upgrades, programs, and promotions for new and longtime visitors. Conditions permitting, … Read more
Alpine Meadows Feels the Sting of Late Winter with Last Ski Day Alpine Meadows – Lake Tahoe, April18, 2022 – Closing Day just seems way to early after a week of storms and another week in the forecast. As you peak around Lake Tahoe this Blustery Monday afternoon after Easter it is certainly looking like … Read more
Reno Tahoe is a high desert area nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, meaning the temperatures in the winter months average between 25 and 45 degrees with a high chance of rain or snow. The Lake Tahoe area is at a higher elevation, so temperatures tend to be even cooler. With more than 250 sunny … Read more
Signature spring events return, along with a new live music event Construction on a new Red Dog lift begins New spring lift ticket deals for first responders, ski industry employees and passholders at other resorts Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 1, 2022]—Warm weather and sunshine is here to stay in the Sierra and spring conditions are … Read more
When Will Lake Tahoe Mountains See Snow Again South Lake Tahoe, Nov. 30, 2021 – Well November has been a month to forget if you are a ski / snow hound. the entire sierra region is experiencing a drought through November. But the weekly weather forecast is showing signs of promise early next week in … 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
What’s new and what to expect at Diamond Peak for the 2021-22 ski season Return of special events and programs, lift ticket deals, contests and more INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (Oct. 2021) – Diamond Peak Ski Resort is looking forward to welcoming skiers andsnowboarders back to the slopes on our projected Opening Day – Thursday, Dec. … Read more
CONTINUING A STORIED LEGACY, FROM A DECORATED SKI RACING CAREER TO CREATING SKI EVENTS AND MENTORING YOUNG ATHLETES, RAHLVES RETURNS TO THE MOUNTAINS HE GREW UP SKIING ON FOR HIS NEXT CHAPTER [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 1, 2021—Palisades Tahoe is excited to announce the newest member of its athlete team, Daron Rahlves, who starts his … Read more
After receiving more than three feet of snow, the resort will spin the lifts nearly a month earlier than scheduled [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Oct. 26, 2021— Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of precipitation in just 24 hours—and dropped three and a half feet of snow at upper elevations— Palisades Tahoe will open almost a … Read more
With Temperatures dropping the California Bomb Cyclone Slams the sierra with Early Season Snow Dump. Lake Tahoe, October 25, 2021 – It was thought to only be the largest rain event in the history of California. however the Bomb Cyclone event which has indeed brought historic rain is also slamming the Sierra Nevada with Early … Read more
Lake Tahoe Basin ski resorts Post Expected Opening Dates for 21-22 Season Lake Tahoe Ca – October 14, 2021- With the latest winter storms that blew through most of Lake Tahoe Ski resorts collected a little snow and turned on the snow machines to take advantage of early season weather. They also updated their expects … Read more
TAHOE RESORT REVEALS NEW NAME AHEAD OF 2021-22 WINTER SEASON [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Sept. 13, 2021—Today, Palisades Tahoe introduced its new name and logo that honor the resort’s history as a land of legends—home to freeskiing pioneers, Winter Olympians and cultural icons across more than seven decades of ski history. Inspired by the sheer granite faces and chutes … Read more
Season kicks off with Keystone opening as early as possible in October Labor Day is the last chance to buy passes at the lowest prices this year; Epic Pass is currently available for $783 compared to $979 last season Excitement builds with new terrain, new lifts and unbeatable access Broomfield, Colo., August 26, 2021 – Vail Resorts today … Read more
Denver, Colorado – August 10, 2021 – Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley, California, effective immediately. Dee will be responsible for all operations, driving profitability, and evolving this beloved destination into a dynamo on the global scene. She will report … 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
A range of 4′ to 10′ of snow fell in past five days in the Sierra Sierra Rec Magazine – Minden NV, January 29, 2021 – Well that was an interesting week. Early last week reports started to surface about a monsoon of moisture that was about to hit California and models were showing the … 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
Yosemite National Park- November 5, 2020 – The Yosemite conservancy announced on their website that the historic Ostrander Ski hut which is used by Advanced backcountry Advenuteres in the Winter will not open in the 2020-21 winter season becaus eof Covid concerns. Ostrander Ski Hut will not be operational during the 2020-2021 winter season due … Read more
On-Demand Shuttle Service for the 2020-21 Winter Season OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – Squaw Alpine Transit Company (SATCo), the nonprofit formed as a collaborative effort by Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ homeowner associations, lodging properties, and the ski resort, announced the return of its complimentary Mountaineer on-demand shuttle service provided within the two valleys … Read more
Resort is Spending $1 million in COVID-19 safety equipment [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Oct. 21, 2020 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to kick off the 2020-21 winter ski and ride season on Wednesday, November 25, weather and conditions permitting. Operations during COVID-19 will require guests and the resort to work together: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is committed … Read more
Oct. 13, 2020 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – For winter enthusiasts eager to explore South Tahoe’s vast outdoor winter wonderland, tourism officials recommend advance planning, mid-week stays, and securing reservations early for desired attractions and dining. To help visitors plan a safe, healthy winter adventure, Tahoe South offers updated information on its website at “Know Before You … 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
Broomfield, Colo. – March 30, 2020 – As individuals and communities contend with the severe impacts of COVID-19, Vail Resorts’ CEO, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, today announced a donation of more than $2.5 million to provide immediate support for both Vail Resorts employees and … Read more