Alta Sierra Ski Area, CA, Will Be Closed For 2 Weeks Due to Massive Flooding Alta Sierra Ski Area, CA, announced on social media that the entire area around the ski resort is now closed for what is estimated to be approximately two weeks. Due to massive flooding and damage to the roads in the area, Highway 155 is closed in both directions. There is the danger of a massive slide on the highway, and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023 0 Comments
2 Team Palisades Tahoe, CA, Athletes on Pathway to World Cup It’s no secret that Palisades Tahoe, CA, is the home to many decorated Olympic and world-class athletes. Team Palisades Tahoe’s program covers everything from free-skiing to alpine disciplines, and this year, two of our race athletes are churning up a lot of excitement. Truckee natives David Morken and Allison Mollin compete at elite levels and spend time in the National […] Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2023 0 Comments
597″ at Palisades Tahoe, CA: Resort to Break 600″ with Incoming Storm Can there be too much of a good thing? We hope not, because Palisades Tahoe just had another snowy morning with 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours (as of 6 a.m.). This takes the snow total to 597 inches at Palisades Tahoe summit. With more snow on the way, the season snowfall total will reach 600 inches by […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 8, 2023 1 Comment
Annual Ski California Safety Day to Focus on Mountain Safety Guide Brought to you by Ski California Resorts in California and Nevada to leverage new digital tools to educate skiers and riders about staying safe and making good decisions on the slopes Ski California’s fifth annual safety day returns Saturday, January 28, with resorts in California and Nevada gearing up to offer a variety of safety-themed activities to educate guests about […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 25, 2023 0 Comments
Ski California Puts Safety in the Hands of Skiers and Riders Brought to you by Ski California Award-winning Mountain Safety Guide Goes Digital, Reflects Changes to Your Responsibility Code Five years after the original launch, Ski California and its member resorts have released a new, digital version of the award-winning Mountain Safety Guide. A tool used to educate skiers and riders about staying safe and making good decisions on the slopes, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 15, 2022 0 Comments
Here’s What’s New at California & Nevada Ski Resorts This Season, Including New Terrain, Upgrades, and Anniversaries Transformational new lifts, trails, snowmaking, and other infrastructure, plus the return of signature events highlight the 2022-23 winter season in California and Nevada In advance of the 2022-23 winter season, ski areas in California and Nevada are investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades designed to offer a high-quality, efficient, and memorable experience for skiers and snowboarders. From new lifts and trails […] SnowBrains | October 6, 2022 5 Comments
22/23 Opening Dates for California and Nevada Ski Resorts Opening dates for ski resorts in California and Nevada, sorted alphabetically: Bear Valley Resort – November 25 Bear Valley officially announced a mid-December open but typically opens early for Thanksgiving Weekend. Big Bear Mountain – December 2 Big Bear has not announced its opening date yet, so this is an estimate based on past seasons. Twin resort Snow Summit can […] Julia Schneemann | September 19, 2022 1 Comment
Avoiding Collisions to Be Focus of Ski California’s Annual ‘Safety Day’ January 29 Brought to you by Ski California Resorts in California and Nevada will promote on-mountain safety initiatives through activities designed to engage guests and offer opportunities for skiers and riders to win prizes With the fourth annual Ski California Safety Day planned for Saturday, January 29, member resorts in California and Nevada are planning a variety of safety-themed activities to educate […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 24, 2022 0 Comments