US Forest Service Approves Plan for New Chairlifts and New Terrain at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV A plan to build two chairlifts and a snow bridge across a Nevada highway for skiers at the Mt. Rose Ski resort to access 11 new trails proposed for the mountain, has been tentatively approved by the US Forest Service, writes My San Antonio. Related: Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV Invests $2-Million in Mountain Experience Ahead of Winter 2018-19 Season A draft […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Homes and Campgrounds Evacuated Due to Rapidly Spreading Wildfire in Tahoe National Forest Authorities say homes and campgrounds were evacuated due to a rapidly growing wildfire that ignited in the Tahoe National Forest, CA on at the end of the Labor Day holiday weekend. The wildfire is less than 1 square mile but was spreading quickly. In an update this morning, Placer County Sheriff’s Department informed that the now called North Fire has forced the […] Fire Firebrains | September 4, 2018 0 Comments
Debate Over Snowmobile Access in Tahoe National Forest Turns Nasty The debate over snowmobile access in the Tahoe National Forest has turned ugly, reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Emails, social media posts and online comments with foul and abusive language prompted Forest Service officials to disable a portion of an online comment system. Tahoe National Forest Supervisor Eli Ilano said he has never seen anything like this. “It is discouraging […] SnowBrains | June 6, 2018 0 Comments
3,347 Acre Donation to Tahoe National Forest Added to Granite Chief Wilderness Within the last month the American River Conservancy (ARC) have donated 3,347 acres of land to the Tahoe National Forest, who made it part of the Granite Chief Wilderness, located west of Lake Tahoe. Designated as a wilderness area in 1984 to protect its natural beauty, the Granite Chief Wilderness encompasses glacier carved valleys, red fir forests, granite formations, and pristine […] Steven Agar | September 6, 2017 0 Comments
Northstar Wood Energy Facility Gets $250,000 Boost From Tahoe Fund & Vail Resorts Epicpromise The Tahoe Fund and Vail Resorts today announced a contribution of $200,000 in support of the new Northstar Community Services District (NCSD) Wood Energy Facility in California. This grant is made possible by Vail Resorts’ guest donation program, which supports the Tahoe Fund. The Tahoe Fund is also contributing $50,000 from its Smartest Forest Fund to the facility, which will […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Feeling Psychedelic High Above Emerald Lake Tahoe After a 100″ Storm Report from March 5, 2024 Yesterday we went for a line that really only fills in and works after 100″ storms. Palisades Tahoe reported 102″ from this latest storm cycle so yesterday checked the box. 100″ storm—check. Bob, Tyler, and I rolled up and started at 10 am. I was exhausted… This was my 10th backcountry ski day in the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED] One Confirmed Dead at Palisades Tahoe, CA, After Huge Inbounds Avalanche Triggered Under KT-22 Today UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. – At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, an avalanche occurred on the Palisades side of the Palisades Tahoe resort, specifically in the GS gully area, to the skier’s right of the KT-22 chairlift. Palisades Tahoe Ski Patrol responded immediately to the scene and completed a thorough search of the area with the help of over 100 resort personnel, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Donated $1.5 Million to Charitable Organizations in 2022/23 Palisades Tahoe, California, proudly announces its significant contributions to the community during the 22/23 season, reaffirming its commitment to philanthropy in the areas of community, leadership, and environment. Underlining its dedication to creating meaningful change, Palisades Tahoe has donated over $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations throughout the 22/23 season. This substantial commitment reflects the organization’s mission to be […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 28, 2023 0 Comments