Opening dates for Lake Tahoe resorts for the 2023-2024 season
Imagine skiing or snowboarding in a winter wonderland. | Photo by SACtoday staff
Winter is coming — at least it feels that way with Halloween in the rear view mirror and Thanksgiving already around the corner.
So grab your skis and snowboards + tighten those chains, because we’ve got the opening dates for some of our favorite Tahoe resorts.
Note: These are projected opening dates and are dependent upon a number of factors, including weather. As we know, Mother Nature can sometimes be unforgiving.
Carve out some time for yourself on the slopes.
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Photo by Jeff Engerbretson
Heavenly Lake Tahoe
Opening: Friday, Nov. 17
Pro tip: Stop by the Tamarack Lodge 3-5 p.m. for happy hour after a morning of shredding some gnarly powder.
Northstar California
Opening: Friday, Nov. 17
Pro tip: The Village at Northstar has eight retail shops to knock out some afternoon shopping or grab any gear you left at home.
Palisades Tahoe
Opening: Wednesday, Nov. 22
Pro tip: A base-to-base gondola opened last season, connecting the two locations that collectively make up the resort.
Shred the slopes at Kirkwood this winter.
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Photo by Steve Seime
Kirkwood
Opening: Friday, Dec. 1
Pro tip: Book lessons in advance if someone in your group is a newbie to the slopes.
Diamond Peak
Opening: Thursday, Dec. 7
Pro tip: Visit on Dec. 24-25 to get a meet-and-greet with Santa and Penguin Pete.
Still waiting...
Quite a few resorts still don’t have an opening date locked down, these include:
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Tuesday, Nov. 7
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Wednesday, Nov. 8
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“Archduke” | Wednesday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $35-$48 | See this dark comedy about three of the men involved in the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $21-$304 | The Beam Team takes on Deandre Ayton and the visiting Trail Blazers.
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