Lake Tahoe's Heavenly ski resort now open, Kirkwood and Northstar on Friday
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe welcomed skiers and boarders to the slopes Wednesday morning with 11 inches of new snow on the ground, launching the 2019-20 winter season.
The Heavenly Village Gondola and Tamarack Express chairlift is providing access to beginner and intermediate skiing and snowboarding. Upper California Trail to Tamarack Return will be open via Tamarack Express, as well as the Bear Cave Carpet for beginner skiers and riders. Heavenly’s Ski and Ride School will be open for beginner lessons.
“We are excited to start our season with great conditions and fun opening day celebrations,” said Tom Fortune, general manager and vice president of Heavenly. “Our snowmaking teams have been working at every available opportunity to make snow and prepare our mountain for guests. We look forward to the upcoming forecast, and our teams will be working hard to continue to expand and open terrain as soon as we can safely do so.”
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is planning to open on Friday, Nov. 29. Opening Day celebrations will give pass holders a chance to score burritos, swag and drop into their winter flow. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Wall Bar will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering upscale pub classics.
Northstar California Resort looks to open Friday, Nov. 29 to open for skiing and snowboarding. The Village at Northstar is open, offering family-friendly activities, dining and shopping options.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, which opened earlier this month, is reporting 16 to 20 inches of new snow as of Wednesday morning.
Guests can visit SkiHeavenly.com, NorthstarCalifornia.com and Kirkwood.com for conditions and terrain updates, and to find events and activities throughout the winter season.
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