Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood, CA, to Raise Parking Prices This Winter Vail Resorts Inc. has announced new parking fees and reservations for California resorts Northstar, Heavenly Valley, and Kirkwood beginning mid-December. Following similar policies at Park City and other resorts, Vail hopes that these new policies will encourage carpooling and cut down on road congestion. However, with limited incentives for carpooling and a lack of public transportation options, it is unclear […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | November 20, 2023 1 Comment
Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood Resorts in California Announce Summer 2023 Opening and Activities After a historic winter season with record-breaking snowfall, Tahoe-area resorts look ahead to summer operations and events After a historic winter season, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are all looking ahead toward summer. Conditions permitting, all three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are targeting Friday, June 16, for their opening days, with an array of highly anticipated summer […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Stargazing Tours to Return to Northstar Resort in Tahoe, CA Tahoe Star Tours announced today that it is expanding its summer schedule and bringing its popular stargazing events back to Northstar Resort, CA. Those visiting Truckee and North Lake Tahoe are invited to the resort’s Dark Skies Cosmoarium for docent-led stargazing events that will take place on select dates between June and September. Led by amateur astronomer and poet Tony […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Use Combination of Free and Paid Parking at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to Address Traffic Issues 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. Road congestion and parking challenges in the Lake Tahoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Officially Extends Season at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE WINTER 2022/23 SEASON EXTENSIONS The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts will extend the ski + ride season this year thanks to near-record-setting snow totals. 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 ride season, allowing guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Epic Pass Mountains Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar to Open Ahead of Schedule This Saturday in Lake Tahoe, CA View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kirkwood Mountain Resort (@kirkwoodmtn) Winter came early this year in Lake Tahoe. After getting approximately three feet of new snow in the past seven days, Vail Resorts-owned mountains Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar will be opening for the 2022-23 season ahead of schedule on Saturday, Nov. 12. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Kirkwood, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Body of Skier Missing From Northstar in Lake Tahoe, CA Since Christmas Day Found Today The body of Rory Angelotta was found today at 10:42am to the north of Northstar Ski Resort by Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team and Nevada County Search & Rescue. Rory was about a half-mile from a residential neighborhood near Schaffer Mill Creek. Rory Angelotta went missing from Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA in a record-breaking snowstorm on […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2022 0 Comments
Search Called Off for Skier Last Seen at Northstar California Resort on Christmas Day Search and rescue teams searching for a skier who’s been missing since Christmas Day have called off their search. The search was called off Thursday 12/30/21. It has been determined there is no realistic possibility the man has survived the severe winter conditions. A scaled response is still planned for recovery operations at the resort. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2022 2 Comments