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Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA, to Kick Off 2024-25 Winter Season Early on November 30

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Kirkwood will welcome guests back six days earlier than planned for another unforgettable ski and ride season. Epic Passes go on sale December 2, so purchase now to lock in access. Kirkwood, CA – November 26, 2024 – With 29 inches of new snow and an incredible effort by its Mountain Operations and Snowmaking teams, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is thrilled […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: SNOW Possible in California in August for the First Time in 20+ Years

Snow expected across the higher peaks of the Sierra’s. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 a.m. MST An unseasonably strong cold front will travel down the west coast this week, making landfall over Northern California on Friday. Temperatures will drop by 10-15 degrees, with below-freezing temperatures expected above 9,000ft on Friday night and […]
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Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado Resorts, Park City, and Stevens Pass

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Skiers and riders also invited to leave their gear at home this season and try My Epic Gear membership: Premium gear available slopeside BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 14, 2024 — The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock […]
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Vail Resorts to Introduce Paid & Free Parking Reservations at Kirkwood, CA, After Success at Heavenly & Northstar

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Based on the successes of Heavenly and Northstar’s reservations-based parking programs, Kirkwood will offer reservations on weekends and peak periods next year with a combination of free, paid, and carpool options.  As the winter season of 2023/24 concludes, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are pleased to report positive outcomes from the new reservations-based parking programs effective during weekends […]
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Skier Spent Night in Backcountry Before Helicopter Rescue After Skiing Out of Bounds From Kirkwood Resort, CA

On the evening of Saturday, February 10, H-20 (CHP helicopter) was requested by Amador County Sheriff’s Department to assist in locating a missing skier who had skied out of bounds from Kirkwood Ski Resort, California. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? H-20 responded to the area and located the missing skier, but was unable to […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet Possible For The High Sierra Friday Night Through Saturday Night

Forecast Published 12:00 AM MST 1/12/2024 Forecast Summary A storm will move through the region Friday night into Saturday night and bring 1-2 feet of snow above 4500′ in the Sierra. Snow will start Friday night and fill in Saturday from north to south. Moderate-to-heavy snow continues into Saturday night before winding down Sunday morning. Some residual light snow showers […]
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Vail Resorts’ Tahoe Ski Areas Announce Opening Dates and Terrain for 2023/24 Winter Season

Vail Resorts’ Lake Tahoe ski areas are gearing up for opening day and 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 Northstar California to follow on Thursday, November 23. […]
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