Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Host Unprecedented 10-Day Trail Running Festival For 10 days this June, Olympic Valley is set to become the undisputed global hub for trail running. Palisades Tahoe recently announced a historic consolidation of three major events — the Broken Arrow Skyrace, the debut of TrailCon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run — into a single 10-day marathon of mountain culture and athletic competition. Related: Follow the […] Martin Kuprianowicz | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Massive Search Underway for Missing Hiker Near Lake Tahoe, CA A hiker has now been missing for almost a week in Desolation Wilderness, near Lake Tahoe, California, prompting a massive search in the area. 60-year-old Jason Coughran likely started hiking from Fallen Leaf Lake on Monday, May 25, before venturing into Desolation Wilderness, where he hasn’t been seen or heard from since sometime around Monday afternoon. As of Saturday night, […] John Cunningham | June 1, 2026 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Throwing an Old School D-Spin 720º in the Terrain Park at Age 48 Report from May 19, 2026 I drove to Palisades Tahoe, CA, from Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Sunday evening. I dropped my wife off at the Reno airport on the way, but the real goal was to get the D-Spin 720°. I didn’t like the one jump Mammoth had left and I knew the one at Palisades was money. I’ve been […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 20, 2026 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Closing Weekend Is Set for May 24 — Here’s Everything Happening Palisades Tahoe, California, closing weekend is set for May 24, wrapping up the 2025-26 ski season on Memorial Day Weekend with spring skiing and the return of the Made in Tahoe Spring Festival. Related: [TRAILER] SnowBrains Film “300” To Screen at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival This Memorial Day Weekend – Join Us Palisades Tahoe Closing Weekend: What to Expect on […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2026 0 Comments
Residents at Lake Tahoe, CA, Could Lose Key Power Supply to A.I. Data Centers The explosive growth of A.I, is beginning to reshape more than just the tech industry. It is now reshaping the electrical grid in the American West, and one of North America’s most iconic ski destinations may soon feel the effects firsthand. Lake Tahoe, California, is facing growing uncertainty over its electricity supply after the 2026-27 winter season. Nearly 49,000 California […] Industry News Brent Glogau | May 14, 2026 1 Comment
Forest Service Proposal to Use Glyphosate (Roundup) Near Tahoe Ski Resorts Sparks Growing Backlash A proposal by the U.S. Forest Service to use glyphosate-based herbicides as part of post-fire restoration efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin is facing intensifying scrutiny from local residents and environmental advocates. According to reports from Active NorCal and a yearlong investigation by Mother Jones, the plan involves treating areas scorched by the 2021 Caldor Fire to support the regeneration […] Climate Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2026 0 Comments
Placer County, CA, Unanimously Approves Scaled-Back Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on May 12, 2026, to approve a revised amendment to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan. The decision effectively ends a 15-year development dispute in Olympic Valley, following a period of collaborative negotiations between resort developers and conservation organizations. Related: Plan for New Village at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Approved Unanimously by […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2026 0 Comments
34th Annual Cushing Crossing Pond Skim Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, on May 2 Get your waterproof mascara and your most aerodynamic gorilla suit ready — Palisades Tahoe, California, has officially confirmed the return of the 34th Annual Cushing Crossing. Widely considered the “Granddaddy” of all pond skims, this legendary springtime rite of passage is set to take over the mountain on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Related: Sonora Pass (State Highway 108), CA, Opens […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 30, 2026 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sees Exceptionally Snowy April with 81 Inches of New Snow While many regional resorts have already stored their groomers for the summer, spring is proving to be a relentless provider at Palisades Tahoe. According to a press release shared with SnowBrains on April 22, 2026, the upper mountain received an additional 11 inches of fresh powder overnight, pushing the total snowfall for April to a staggering 81 inches. This latest […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 23, 2026 0 Comments
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, April 25 Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 21, 2026]— Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, one of the largest and most beloved Earth Day celebrations in the region, returns to The Village at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings together local nonprofits, businesses, and community members for a day of education, inspiration, and […] Press Release | April 22, 2026 0 Comments
The 14-Year Fight Over Palisades Tahoe’s Village Just Reached Its Tipping Point The Placer County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan to the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The plan will be considered for approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in May of this year. It reflects significant public input gathered during more than 300 community meetings and participation from over […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 17, 2026 2 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Snow Report: 22 Inches in 24 Hours and 43-Inch Storm Total Palisades Tahoe Snow Report: 43-Inch Storm Total Over 3 Days The latest Palisades Tahoe, California, snow report tells a story of remarkable late-season resurgence. A sustained storm cycle has transformed conditions on the upper mountain, logging a foot of new snow overnight and driving the three-day storm total to 43 inches. The resort is now among the last Tahoe areas […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 13, 2026 0 Comments
Nevada’s Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Welcomes Pass Holders from Other Resorts with Discounted Lift Tickets Starting today, April 6, through the end of the season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, is offering discounted lift tickets to season pass holders from other resorts. With presentation of a 2025-26 season pass from another resort at any ticket window, an adult ticket can be purchased for $60, and a ticket for kids ages 15 and under is $30. […] Industry News Press Release | April 6, 2026 0 Comments
Late-Season Storm Brings Welcome Conditions Refresh to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV The winter season is far from over at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, following a late-season storm that brought 21 inches of fresh snow to the mountain this week, and cold temperatures that have allowed the resort to fire up its snowmaking system. The conditions reboot has guaranteed Tahoe’s best coverage, and spring skiing conditions are at Mt. Rose Ski […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2026 0 Comments
Sunski Hands Out 300 Pairs of Sunglasses to Ski Resort Staff at Pain McShlonkey Classic at Palisades Tahoe, CA Ski resort employees at Palisades Tahoe, California, got more than just sunshine during this year’s Pain McShlonkey Classic—they walked away with fresh shades and a whole lot of appreciation. California-based eyewear company Sunski showed up in force on March 21, handing out roughly 300 pairs of alpine sunglasses to on-mountain staff as part of the event’s festivities. Set up on the […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 26, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Skiing Road Trip Around the Epic Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts: Day 3–Kirkwood Mountain Resort There’s no question that Lake Tahoe is home to some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country. But what’s truly special is access to three unique resorts offering world-class terrain and amenities, all on the Epic Pass. Within the Tahoe region, Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood Ski Resorts provide everything that you could want, need, and possibly be looking […] Trip Report John Cunningham | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Will Close a Month Early After Snowpack Crashes to 20% of Average California’s Palisades Tahoe, the Spring Skiing Capital of North America and historically the last major resort in the Lake Tahoe region to close each season, announced yesterday that it will end the 2025–26 season roughly a month earlier than planned, citing a rapidly deteriorating snowpack driven by record-warm spring temperatures. Related: Full List of All the Early Ski Resort Closures […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Skiing Road Trip Around the Epic Lake Tahoe Resorts: Day 2–Heavenly Mountain There’s no question that Lake Tahoe is home to some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country. But what’s truly special is access to three unique resorts offering world-class terrain and amenities, all on the Epic Pass. Within the Tahoe region, Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood Ski Resorts provide everything that you could want, need, and possibly be looking […] Trip Report John Cunningham | March 24, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Skiing Road Trip Around the Epic Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts: Day 1–Northstar California Resort There’s no question that Lake Tahoe is home to some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country. But what’s truly special is access to three unique resorts offering world-class terrain and amenities, all on the Epic Pass. Within the Tahoe region, Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood Ski Resorts provide everything that you could want, need, and possibly be looking […] Featured Article John Cunningham | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
Spring in Truckee, CA, Is Tahoe at Its Best Spring is when Truckee, California, makes the strongest case for itself. Tahoe still skis, the weather settles, and the whole region starts to glow. Mornings come in cold and clear. By late morning, the snow turns soft, the decks fill up, and people are making turns in a T-shirt before settling into a beer in the sun. Few mountain towns […] Featured Article Clay Malott | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
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