Mountain Resort Report©

South Tahoe Now will be carrying The Mountain Resort Report by Curtis Fong during the 2018-19 ski season.

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. It's a beautiful Sunday FUnday for ending your Thanksgiving weekend! Kirkwood has three lifts and 15 trails open; Mammoth is open top to bottom with 12 lifts and 37 trails open; Squaw has Gold Coast open on the upper mountain; Mt. Rose is open top to bottom. Have fun and be safe! If you are departing the Lake Tahoe Basin, buckle up, drive safely and have patience with traffic.

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 40F-45F. Light Winds.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress warm, in layers with your good Jacket or Shell. Take warm gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear good goggles. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen and to Stay Hydrated at Altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Early Season Conditions with Machine Groomed mix of natural snow and machine made snow. Machine Groomed Packed Snow. Watch for marked & unmarked obstacles.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Keep an eye out for marked and unmarked obstacles. Slow Down and observe safety signs on trails with high concentration of skiers and riders… Know the Code! Always stay in control. Be able to avoid objects and people in your Path! Please stop to side of the run where it is safe and always check uphill for skiers and riders before restarting downhill.

IF YOU VENTURE IN TO THE BACK COUNTRY “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is OPEN (8:30-4) and reports a base of 35”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express. Bear Cave Carpet & Tubing Carpet also operating. 2 Trails are open (2MG). (MGPP / 26F / PCldy / Lt Winds). Ridge Runner Coaster is open today (11-4). Free Parking at Cal Base Lodge with Free Shuttle Buses to the Gondola every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207:): 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com
SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50:) IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They report receiving 20” of snow from this past storm system and has a base of 16-20”. Unlimited Season Pass on sale for $479. Scheduled to open on December 1. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / www.sierraattahoe.com
CAMP RICHARDSON MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER: (Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road) Offers XC & Snow Shoe Rentals and Miles of Trails… Open Daily, Conditions permitting (9am-4pm). For more info: 530-542-6584. http://www.camprichardson.com/recreation/winterspring-recreation
HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS / CROSS COUNTRY: (Hwy 88/89: R2 Luther Pass: / Pickett’s Junction: ) IS CLOSED AND FOR SALE. For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com
KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 88:) IS OPEN. They report a base of 35”. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chair #1, Chair #5 & Chair #11. 15 Trails are open (3MG). (MG & SKRPkd / 31F / MClear / Lt Winds) . For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28: Traffic Delays 7am-5pm)) IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They plan to open on December 13 or as conditions permit. Full Adult Season Pass available for $479… with 72 Bonus Tickets at partner Resorts including Boreal & Homewood… For more info, call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com
*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) Is OPEN. They report a base of 14-20”. Mtn. access is from the Mt Rose Side… 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Wizard, Magic East & Magic West; And NW Magnum 6 for top to bottom skiing. 9 Trails are open (9MG). Plus, Mystic T-Park open with 8 Features. (MGPP / 35F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Premier Unrestricted Season Pass available for $649. Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Is OPEN. They report a base of 18”. 7 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), including Big Springs Gondola, Vista & Arrow Express. 8 Trails are open (8MG) + T-Park with 7 features. (MGPP / 32F/ MClear / Lt Winds). Ice Skating Rink is open (3pm-9pm). For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com
TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They have scheduled opening for December 7, conditions permitting. For information call 530-587-9444 or visit www.skitahoedonner.com
TAHOE DONNER XC: IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. December 7, scheduled opening… For more info: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is OPEN. They report a base of 20”. 1 Lifts will operate, The Castle Peak Lift from 9pm-9pm. 1 Trail is open (1MG). South 40 T-Park open with 14 features. (MGPP / 30F / MClear/ Lt Winds). Boreal Unlimited Season Pass $349. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com
*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: is OPEN (Thursdays thru Mondays). They have a 20” Base. 2 lifts/tows will operate (10-4) with Planet Kids and Tube Town open for Family Fun (10am-4pm). Their Unlimited Season Pass is only $229. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com
SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT: (Hwy 40:) WILL OPEN when conditions permit. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com
*ROYAL GORGE XC: IS OPEN. They report a base of 20”. 12 Trails are open offering 11.8 km of groom XC trails. (32F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com
*DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40:) IS OPEN this weekend offering Snow Tubing for Family Fun (10am-4pm). The Old 40 Bar & Grill is open daily from 11am-9pm. Look for them to open in mid to late December. For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Emerald Bay Rd:/ Hwy 89:) IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They have targeted December 14 to open, conditions permitting. Their Ultimate Pass is available for $669 including lift tickets to partner resorts. For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com
*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT: (Hwy 89:) SKI HILL IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. The Sledding Hill is open over Thanksgiving weekend, conditions permitting… They plan to open for skiing on December 14, conditions permitting. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com
TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28: R1) IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org
*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. They have installed the Ice Rink and is open (10am-8pm) Thanksgiving weekend. For more info: 530-583-5475 / www.tahoexc.org
*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89:) Is OPEN… They report a base of 18”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate… 7 Lift from the bottom, including the Aerial Tram (10-4) & Funitel is scheduled (9-4). 5 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures area (9-4). Gold Coast is scheduled to operate on the upper mountain. 2 Runs are open (2MG). (MGPP / 33F / PCldy / Lt Winds). Snow Tubing offered (10-4). Squaw-Alpine Shuttle Bus is operating (8-4pm). SquawAlpine & IKON Season Passes available… Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” premiering this evening at the Olympic Village Lodge. For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squawalpine.com
*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89:) Is OPEN. They report a base of 18”. 1 Lifts is scheduled to operate (9-4), including Kangaroo; 2 Trails are open (2MG). (MGPP / 33F / MClear / Lt Winds). Squaw-Alpine shuttle bus is operating for final day (8:30-4pm. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.squawalpine.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is OPEN and reports a base of 16-30”. 12 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with 11 Lifts out of the Main Lodge and 1 Lift out of Canyon Lodge. 37 Trails are open (17MG); Plus, Main T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 32F / Lt Winds). IKON Pass still available to purchase. For more info, Call Ahead: 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com
JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They plan to open by December 21, conditions permitting. For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com
YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: IS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. They have scheduled December 14 to open, conditions permitting. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 #5 / http://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/yosemite-ski-snowboard-area/downhill-skiing-snowboarding/
DODGE RIDGE: IS GETTING READAY FOR THE SEASON. For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com
*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: IS OPEN For Weekends until Dec. 15… They report a base of 15”. 2 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4) including the Cub Carpet & Cub Chair. 2 trails are open (2MG). (MG PP / 37F / MClear / Lt Winds). Snow Tubing open (9-4). Call: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com
*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: IS OPEN THIS WEEKEND. They report a base of 20”. 12 trails are open = 11km of groomed XC trails available. (29F / PCldy / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

CURENT ROAD CONDITIONS:
US Hwy 50 (Echo Summit): OPEN
Hwy 89 (Luther Pass): OPEN
Hwy 88 (Carson Pass) OPEN
Hwy 207 (Kingsbury Grade): OPEN
Hwy 89 (Emerald Bay Rd): OPEN
Hwy 89 (West Shore): OPEN
Hwy 89 (Tahoe City-Truckee): OPEN