20th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Kicks Off June 1 Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – Tahoe Bike Month returns this June, marking the region’s 20th year of celebrating bike culture. A collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), this month-long series of events and a friendly ride challenge encourages residents and visitors to embrace biking for both transportation and recreation—while helping protect the Lake […] Press Release | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Going for the D-Spin 720º at 47-Years-Old View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Report from May 25, 2025 I woke up at 1 am last night and everything was so clear. I’d wake up at 5:45 am, drive to Palisades Tahoe, land the D-Spin 720, and roll back down to Mammoth for Tall Carl’s party. Tahoe had been off the table because […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 26, 2025 0 Comments
Homewood, CA, New Gondola Update: Resort Expects Completion by 2026-27 Season Homewood Mountain Resort’s highly anticipated gondola project is progressing steadily toward construction, with an official opening targeted for the 2026-27 ski season. According to an update posted on the resort’s official website, the Homewood Gondola has secured key regulatory milestones, including full approvals from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the California Tramway Board, and substantial conformance approval from Placer […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week’s pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry It’s happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 12, 2025 30 Comments
Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, CA, Gear Up for Summer 2025 Season Heavenly is to open earlier than usual on Memorial Day Weekend, with Northstar and Kirkwood following shortly after. 2025/26 Epic Pass Holders can enjoy summer perks like free scenic gondola rides and discounts on dining, lodging, and more. Lock in the lowest price for winter and summer adventures with the Epic Pass before prices increase on May 26. As the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 12, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Celebrating Day 100 This Season With Sun and Slush at the Spring Skiing Capital Report from May 8, 2025 Every time we load our gear into the car at 4:45 am for a Palisades spring skiing trip—pitch-black and only half-awake—it ends up being a phenomenal, fun-packed 16 hours. And once again, this gorgeous May day proved to be no different. Since Palisades Tahoe is, as always, the last resort open around the basin, it was […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | May 10, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Boating Season Kicks Off with Stronger Protections in Place This Year Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Changes this year include mandatory decontaminations and additional processing time […] Press Release | May 8, 2025 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Airlifted After Technical Nighttime Rescue Near 8,000-Foot Castle Peak in Lake Tahoe Area, CA A backcountry skier who broke his leg in steep, snowy terrain near Castle Peak in the Lake Tahoe area was rescued late Saturday night in a complex, multi-agency operation, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. The skier, who was 6 feet 8 inches tall, was injured around 8,000 feet elevation in the Castle Peak area, a popular but remote […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Wraps 60th Season with $60 Lift Tickets, Music, and Pond Skim Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is sending off its 60th anniversary season in style with discounted tickets, extended lift hours, and a splashy spring tradition. From Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, the resort is offering $60 lift tickets for adults and $30 for kids to anyone holding a valid season pass from another ski area. Related: Big Bear Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 23, 2025 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA, Hosts 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament Under Perfect Spring Skies Under a cloudless sky and with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe, more than 300 golf-loving skiers traded poles for putters at the 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament at Alpine Meadows on Saturday. The springtime classic delivered perfect weather and all the fun fans have come to expect from one of Tahoe’s quirkiest and most beloved events. Related: 5 Places Where […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Celebrates Spring Skiing with Specials for First-Timers and Mountain Regulars [Olympic Valley, CA] – April 2, 2025 – For those curious about learning to ski or snowboard, or looking to enjoy the slopes without peak-season prices, spring is an ideal time to head to Palisades Tahoe. With longer days, softer snow, and smaller crowds, April and May offer a relaxed, welcoming environment—especially for first-timers. The warmer weather also means […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2025 0 Comments
Record-Breaking 170 MPH Winds Slam Tahoe Ski Resorts A powerful jet stream over California reached record-breaking speeds of 170 mph on Monday, March 31, creating severe weather conditions across the Sierra Nevada and impacting ski resorts in the Tahoe region. According to the SF Chronicle, the National Weather Service confirmed that these winds, measured at 33,000 feet above Reno, are the strongest recorded for this late in the […] Weather SnowBrains | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Fear, Anxiety, & Relief in “The Chimney” Report from March 20, 2025 “Scott Schmidt described [The Chimney Sweep] as being like a 90-meter ski jump. This is an appropriate analogy, particularly at low and low-medium snow levels. When viewed from above, the inrun looks long, and it feels even longer when you are skiing it.” – Dr. Robb Gaffney in Squallywood Difficulty: Medium Snow 8, High Snow […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Backflips Off The Tram Building & Mainline Pocket | Big Hucks Off “The Drifter” & “Smooth Air” Report from March 18, 2025 When you’re old, you need a plan. And a friend. Or, better yet, a friend with a plan. I had local legend Aaron Fox guiding me yesterday and he had a plan. There are so many options on a sunny powder day at Palisades… You can get overwhelmed. You can easily make the wrong call. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: “Best Day of the Year at Palisades (for me)” – Cody Townsend Report from March 17, 2025 “Best day of the year at Palisades (for me).” – Cody Townsend, 3/18/25 I think Cody is right. It was the best day of the year at Palisades for me so far for sure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cody Townsend (@codytownsend) The day started cold, windy, and snowy. KT-22 skied […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Sunny Wind-Buff Snow Fun in the “Ahhh Chutes” Report from March 16, 2025 Yesterday was a sunny, wind-buff snow day at Palisades Tahoe, CA. We weren’t sure what to expect, so we got out there early. The previous day delivered wind buff magic at Palisades that we sampled from 3-4pm after backcountry skiing. Right off the bat, the wind-blown snow was stiff and catchy. It wasn’t great. Then, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry: Powder Bliss Above A Shimmering Lake Report from March 15, 2025 “Beware the ides of March…” – Soothsayer, Julius Ceasar, Shakespeare Fox & Garret took us to a new zone yesterday. The unknown was high and we were willing to explore. Well, the unknown was high for me, at least. They’d been here before. Trail breaking was harsh in the deep, dense snow but I was […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 16, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: “Chute 75” | Saw The Skull & Crossbones, Skied It Anyway Report from March 14, 2025 After backcountry skiing in the morning, we rallied for a few laps at Palisades Tahoe, CA. We bubbled directly onto KT-22 looking for windbuff. We were told Chute 75 was smooth and flat we we went there first. It was perfect. Wind blow snow, no moguls (on the upper part), good turns, high speeds. Our […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 15, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Deep Powder Snow Exploding Off My Skis & Jacket Report from March 14, 2025 Yesterday we went for a zone that takes a bit of a walk. We were the only people in the entire area. All day. The skinning up was brutal at times. Deep, dense snow up to 3 feet deep had slathered the mountainside. We took turns bashing the snow down in 7-minute shifts. The wind […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 15, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Backcountry, CA, Report: Happiness = 27″ of Deep, Dry Powder Report from March 13, 2025 We woke up at 6 am today completely confused about what to do… Backcountry or Palisades Tahoe? We agonized for about 30 minutes then finally decided on backcountry when we heard that it snowed about 32″ overnight up top and there was a slight chance of lightning and thunder this afternoon. The UC Berkeley Snow […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
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