California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are looking ahead to the upcoming ski and ride season and are already planning for the snow to start falling. Heavenly opened Nov. 20, followed by Northstar on Nov. 22 and Kirkwood moved up its opening day to Nov. 30.
Find a list of other ski resort opening dates at yourtahoeguide.com/ski.
My Epic Gear, a new membership program providing access to high-quality ski and snowboard equipment along with premium valet services, will be offered this season as Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar.
My Epic Gear offers access to more than 60 of the most popular and latest ski and snowboard models, with free in-resort delivery or free daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Open
Heavenly Mountain Resort has pushed up its opening date to Nov. 20 for the 2024-25 season following recent snowstorms. The resort will also have a DJ at the base to bring the beats and celebrate the start of the season. The Gondola will operate on Heavenly’s original opening date, Nov. 22, for sightseeing only (no ski or ride access initially).
The Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster at the top of the gondola will be open throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period as conditions permit.
Signature events return to Heavenly this season with Toyota Air and Après as well as the Brews and Views Après experience at Lakeview Lodge on tap.
The Ski & Ride School will offer a new 9-week Adult Development Team lessons for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers and riders.
Dining | The California Lodge will debut its Golden State Kitchen, featuring California cuisine with healthier fare, re-envisioning traditional ski resort lodge food.
Paid parking | Heavenly will continue implementing a reservation-based paid parking program at the California Base Area on weekends and peak periods. Stagecoach and Boulder lots will remain free daily. Reserve at parkheavenly.com.
Heavenly will offer park and ride options during peak periods from Lake Tahoe Community College and Harveys Tahoe; details available on the My Epic App. There will also be shuttles running daily on three routes.
Kids ski free | Kids ages 4 & younger ski free. | skiheavenly.com
Events
Nov. 29-Dec. 31 | Heavenly Holidays
Dec. 30 & 31 | Après Ski NYE Concert
Feb. 28-March 1 | Toyota Air & Après
March 15 | Gunbarrel 25
April 12 | Pond Skim
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Open
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is known for its big-mountain adventures and fun events including the return of the New Year’s Eve Celebration, Banked Slalom and Slush Cup.
Kirkwood will host an open house on its new parking system on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Kirkwood Village.
Events
Dec. 31 | NYE Celebration
TBA | Banked Slalom
TBA | Slush Cup
Northstar California Resort
Open
At Northstar California Resort, guests can enjoy a variety of progressive terrain options, including world-class grooming, terrain parks, glades, Kid’s Adventure Zones and the Cross Country Center.
Upgrades | Northstar will debut three new Pisten Bully snowcats to its mountain operations this season.
Dining | Wild Pine and VOUS offer warm drinks, signature cocktails and hearty meals in the Village at Northstar.
Paid parking | The reservation-based paid parking program returns on Dec. 14 on weekends and during peak periods. Reservations are open now.
Events
Dec. 15-31 | Winter Wonders
TBA | USASA Futures Tour
TBA | Women’s Only Weekend
TBA | Spring It On
