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.
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.
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: