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20th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Kicks Off June 1

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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 […]
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Homewood, CA, New Gondola Update: Resort Expects Completion by 2026-27 Season

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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 […]
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Lake Tahoe, CA, Boating Season Kicks Off with Stronger Protections in Place This Year

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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 […]
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Backcountry Skier Airlifted After Technical Nighttime Rescue Near 8,000-Foot Castle Peak in Lake Tahoe Area, CA

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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 […]
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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Wraps 60th Season with $60 Lift Tickets, Music, and Pond Skim

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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, […]
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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 […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Celebrates Spring Skiing with Specials for First-Timers and Mountain Regulars

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  [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 […]
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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 […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Backflips Off The Tram Building & Mainline Pocket | Big Hucks Off “The Drifter” & “Smooth Air”

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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. […]
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