Another Tahoe resort has joined the race for the best deals for 2009-2010 ski and snowboard passes at Lake Tahoe.
Alpine Meadows, located on Highway 89 between Truckee and Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, will offer an adult limited (Sunday-Friday) pass for $299. Unlimited passes are also available. Details online.
Kirkwood, located on Highway 88 south of Lake Tahoe, is also selling value passes through its affiliate, Snowbomb.com, for $299. A limited number of Kirkwood Snowbomb passes are available for a limited time. Details online.
For (nearly) complete season pass prices, check out our earlier post.
Spring fever has hit the slopes in Reno-Tahoe – the birds are chirping, the air is warm and the snow is turning to corn. But spring is more than the celebration of perfect T-shirt turns for skiers and boarders, it’s also the time to plan ahead for next year and land your 2009-2010 pass for the (sometimes) discounted price.
Check out these deals at Reno-Tahoe ski and board resorts*:
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: $399 – purchase now and ski the rest of this season for free
Spring is in the air, and Squaw Valley – traditionally one of the more expensive resorts in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee region – is making the late-season affordable.
For $179, skiers and boarders get unrestricted access with a spring pass from March 29 until the end of the season, currently projected for May 10. Basically, use the pass three times and it has more than paid for itself.
As a bonus, the pass also includes free use of the pool and spa at High Camp.
For more information, call the resort at (530) 583-6985.
Looking to get the jump on next year’s skiing? Diamond Peak is offering a great bonus – buy next year’s pass now and receive the rest of the 2009 season free.
Diamond Peak season passes:
Full passes: (Any Day): Adult $45; College $209; Youth $188; Child $156; Senior $188; Senior 70-plus $52
The Sierra Nevada is finally digging out Wednesday after the largest storm of the year – and it’s been a good one for skiers. Tahoe-area resorts are reporting several feet from the latest dumping … and transportation crews have opened roads, so get up to the mountain!
24-hour snow totals as reported by Tahoe resorts Wednesday morning:
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: 20 inches
Diamond Peak: 24 inches
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort: 18 inches
Alpine Meadows: 32 inches
Homewood Mountain Resort: 24 inches
Squaw Valley USA: 24 inches
Sugar Bowl: 37 inches
Boreal: 40 inches
Heavenly Lake Tahoe: 36 inches
Kirkwood: 48 inches
Search Reno-Tahoe’s 18 ski and board resorts for maps vacation deals, up-to-the-minute snow conditions and more. Read More
Headed to the mountain? Be sure to bookmark these Web sites on your iPhone or mobile device for the latest snow and driving conditions:
NVski.mobi: Created by the state of Nevada, this useful site offers updated resort reports with information like accumulation totals, weather conditions and base depth information. When the snow is coming down, conditions are always changing. Keep an eye on your favorite resorts with the searchable features.
NVroads.mobi: Although crews are on top of road clearing in and around the Sierra Nevada, conditions can change with big snow flurries. Nevada Department of Transportation alerts are channeled through this site to provide updates on slowdowns, chain and snow tire controls and other traffic news instantly, so drivers know what to expect around the bend.
A strong storm is blowing through the Sierra Nevada right now and snow levels are dropping, which should translate into to a good dose of powder for pre-spring conditions. Before you pack the skis into the car and head for the hill, bookmark these great mobile Web sites to keep up with ski and driving conditions:
NVski.mobi: Created by the state of Nevada, this useful site offers updated resort reports with information like accumulation totals, weather conditions and base depth information. When the snow is coming down, conditions are always changing. Keep an eye on your favorite resorts with the searchable features.
NVroads.mobi: Although crews are on top of road clearing in and around the Sierra Nevada, conditions can change with big snow flurries. Nevada Department of Transportation alerts are channeled through this site to provide updates on slowdowns, chain and snow tire controls and other traffic news instantly, so drivers know what to expect around the bend.
These mobile sites work great with the iPhone Safari browser, but they are also compatible with any Web-enabled portable device. For tutorial information, check out the embedded video by the Nevada Commission on Tourism below:
Another Tahoe resort has joined the race for the best deals for 2009-2010 ski and snowboard passes at Lake Tahoe.
Spring is in the air, and 
Looking to get the jump on next year’s skiing? 
The Sierra Nevada is finally digging out Wednesday after the largest storm of the year – and it’s been a good one for skiers. Tahoe-area resorts are reporting several feet from the latest dumping … and transportation crews have opened roads, so get up to the mountain!
A strong storm is blowing through the Sierra Nevada right now and snow levels are dropping, which should translate into to a good dose of powder for pre-spring conditions. Before you pack the skis into the car and head for the hill, bookmark these great mobile Web sites to keep up with ski and driving conditions: