Several Tahoe Sierra ski areas opened in November, with more local resorts on tap to open in the coming weeks
The 2020-21 ski season will look different with COVID safety protocols in place, limitations on day ticket sales and several area resorts opening first only to passholders. Season pass sales are also being limited, as will day ticket availability.
Many resorts require online advance reservations for day tickets, rentals, tubing and other activities, and food ordering. As well, some resorts will also require passholders to make reservations in advance for lift access and parking. Masks will be required for all guests and many resorts are not accepting cash for any services; so carry a credit card.
Read Tahoe Weekly’s 20th Annual Downhill Ski Guide for all of the COVID protocols for each resort. As of press time on Dec. 4, all of the ski resorts in the Tahoe Sierra are allowed to continue to operate and were not included in the California restrictions; check before visiting for the latest restrictions as they are subject to change. | thetahoeweekly.com
Ski Area Opening Dates
(as of Dec. 4)
Auburn Ski Club | Open
Boreal | Open
Diamond Peak | Opens Dec. 10
Donner Ski Ranch | Open weekends
Granlibakken | Opens Dec. 18; sled hill open
Heavenly | Open
Homewood | Opens Dec. 11
Kirkwood | Open
Mount Rose | Open
Nevada Nordic | Open
Northstar | Open
Royal Gorge | Open as conditions permit
Sierra-at-Tahoe | Open
Soda Springs | Open
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows | Open
Sugar Bowl | Open
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | TBD
Tahoe Cross Country | TBD
Tahoe Donner Cross County | Open
Tahoe Donner Downhill | Opens Dec. 11; Snowplay opens Dec. 18
