It’s April 4, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank Miracle March for dumping 112″ inches of snow on our upper mountain. The most recent storm flurried 44″ inches of fresh powder to the mountain in only 3-days. The skiing has been absolutely phenomenal, and it feels like we’re just getting started! If you haven’t skied with us yet this season, it’s not too late, nor is it too early, as 25/26 Ikon Pass holders can start riding with us RIGHT NOW (Ikon Base Pass holders can join in April 7). So get out here, ride with your friends, join in on our signature events, enjoy live music, and party with Lake Tahoe’s one and only Spring Skiing Capital!
Weather
The shift from dumping snow to gorgeous weather has already begun, as we see mainly sunny skies through the weekend with highs in the 40s and 50s. On Monday we could see a weak system with a few scattered showers and gusty conditions before turning right back around to sunny and warm through the rest of the week. For more information, check out the weather blog by Open Snow’s Bryan Allegretto.
Conditions
It is prime-time spring skiing conditions. You can find chalky snow in the Northern and shaded aspects which will provide some smooth turns. Now that we will be in a freeze-thaw cycle (freezing overnight, thawing during the day), you should follow the sun for the softest turns. Our mountain operations teams will focus on “harvesting corn” to maximize high-quality skiing for weeks.
What is corn snow you may ask? It is a type of snow that forms after warm daytime temperatures and freezing overnight temperatures that result in large round snow grains that resemble a kernel of corn and provide absolutely amazingly soft turns. At The Spring Skiing Capital we take harvesting corn snow seriously, so that you can have a seriously good time! To protect our corn, we often have to rotate when we open and close terrain, so we want to say thank you for staying out of closed terrain, and being patient while we farm.
Operations
At Palisades
Belmont is closed for the season as we are shifting our terrain park focus from Belmont to Emigrant Gully. The majority of our lifts are staying on schedule, with Emigrant and Solitude shifting to weekends only. Going forward Silverado’s opening will be on a day-to-day basis according to conditions.
At Alpine
This is the last weekend for Lakeview as we need to begin forestry work on that terrain. Yellow will also close after this upcoming weekend (all of the terrain is still accessible from Summit and Roundhouse). Kangaroo is done for the season as we are experiencing some mechanical issues with the bull wheel.
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Your Manual to Free Live Music: April 5
Spring Tracks Music Series on KT Deck from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, featuring 220 Kid: With 3.5+ million monthly listeners and with over 900 million streams under his belt, 220 Kid’s musical ascent has been stratospheric. The double Brit-Nominated, Multi-Platinum selling songwriter and producer is a unique artist not only mixing and producing for the best but also writing his after hit helping launch the careers of upcoming artists such as JC Stewart, Gracie, Lany, and Jem Coole. He’s not an act to miss.
Alpine Lodge Music Series from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, featuring Mescalito: This spring, we’re bringing the best live music to the heart of Alpine, creating the perfect vibe to cap off your day on the mountain. Enjoy the sounds by Mescalito, known for performing a collision of rock and soul! Gather with friends, sip on your favorite drink, and soak in the mountain atmosphere as live music fills the air.
Gold Coast Music from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Sit back and enjoy music from a live DJ at the on-mountain Gold Coast Lodge. With outdoor seating on the deck, Gold Coast is ideal for catching rays, watching the action on the slopes, and enjoying some tunes. Gold Coast is located at the top of Palisades Tahoe’s Funitel.
Buy Now, Ride Now
With the 25/26 Ikon Pass, you can unlock Lake Tahoe’s longest ski season and access to The Spring Skiing Capital now! On April 17, prices increase, so get the most bang for your buck, and secure next winter’s snow while taking advantage of today’s spring corn.
Parking Reservations End April 13
The last weekend for required parking reservations is April 12-13. Midweek parking remains free and first come, first served. We recommend carpooling as a great way to make sure all your friends get to the mountain to ride together. If you are trying to get to the mountain without your personal vehicle, there are other free options: the Sherwood Shuttle, the Mountaineer Shuttle, which offers free rides in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, TART, and the free Park and Ride, available in both Truckee and Tahoe City with frequent rides between 6:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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