22nd Annual Downhill Ski Guide

Tahoe XC CROSS-COUNTRY OPENING DATES

Many downhill ski areas throughout the region opened early for the 2022-23 season after early November snowstorms blanketed the region, along with a number of cross-country centers.

Read the Downhill Guide for opening dates for local resorts and our Winter Family Fun chart for opening dates for tubing areas and ice skating rinks, both in this edition.

CROSS-COUNTRY OPENING DATES

(as of Nov. 11, 2022)

ASC Training Center | Open

Nevada Nordic|

Mt. Rose open; Spooner TBD Royal Gorge | Nov. 25

Tahoe City Winter Sports Park |

Nov. 25 Tahoe Cross Country | Open Tahoe Donner Cross County | Nov. 25

Mt.Rose

BE PREPARED BEFORE VISITING

Make the most of your trip with these tips.

Plan early | Buy your tickets in advance. Most ski areas only offer online sales and many require advance purchase of at least one day. You’ll also get the best deals the earlier you buy. There will be limited or no on-site sales at most ski areas.

Buy a pass | You can run the numbers any way you want, but a season pass to a Tahoe ski resort is still the best way to spend your money. Passes will pay for themselves in a few trips, and if you want to explore other ski areas, most passes come with days at other resorts.

Skip the holidays | Yes, the kids are on break and your office is closed, but it’s also the most expensive time to visit Tahoe. Enjoy great winter deals by booking on non-peak times. Think the week after any major holiday.

Ski on the cheap | Nearly every local downhill and cross-country ski area offers discounted ski days throughout the season. Do the research to save the dough.

Cashless | Carry a credit card. Most ski areas have moved to cashless systems, including at many of their dining options. Download ski area apps in advance of visiting to use and many offer advance ordering for food through their apps.

Ditch the car | Avoid long traffic lines and limited parking by taking resort shuttles or public transportation to ski areas.

Palisades Tahoe WORLD CUP ACTION COMING TO OLYMPIC VALLEY

This season Audi FIS Ski World Cup events will be from Feb. 24 to 26, 2023, at Palisades Tahoe, one of four U.S. stops on the World Cup circuit. Men’s slalom and giant slalom will take place on Dog Leg and Red Dog Face. Cheer on the world’s best right from the base area while taking in a weekend of outdoor concerts, fireworks, sponsor popups and more. Tickets are on sale now. | palisadestahoe.com

Tahoe Fund PLATES FOR POWDER RETURNS

Purchase a specialty license plate through the Plates for Powder program and ski for free this season at one of 14 area resorts. Proceeds from plate sales and renewals support environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Participating resorts include Boreal, Diamond Peak, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe, Royal Gorge, Sierra at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe Donner. | tahoeplates.com

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