Two Sierra Nevada mountain resorts are still in the midst of their extended ski seasons, but many are looking forward to their summer opening days that mark the beginning of activities like golf, gondola rides and mountaintop yoga.
Here’s a look at what is coming up for Tahoe resorts this summer.
When will Tahoe resorts open for the summer?
What summer activities are available at Tahoe resorts?
Though Sugar Bowl, Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose do not have official summer seasons, the wilderness around the resorts is still open for the public to enjoy hiking or biking.
Heavenly is open on weekends — Friday through Sunday, including Memorial Day — during the first three weeks of its summer season before switching to daily operations on June 13. Opening day, May 23, features gondola sightseeing, the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster and snow tubing on leftover spring snow. Tamarack Lodge will be open for meals, and Bar 9150′ will serve mountain-inspired cocktails. Discovery Day Camp begins June 30, and the Mountaintop Yoga Series returns Sundays starting July 6. More activities will roll out throughout the summer.
Northstar’s summer kicks off with the golf course opening June 5, followed by the bike park on June 13 (conditions permitting). The resort anticipates “expanded trail access, new builds and the return of guest-favorite programs like Progression on Pedals – a community ride series led by top female coaches.” From July 11 through Labor Day, the bike park will offer extended hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Races and events like the Mini Enduro Series and Tahoe Trail 100 also return. Visitors can enjoy lift rides, hiking, golf and live music, dining, roller skating and shopping in the Village.
Similar to other resorts, Kirkwood offers self-guided bike trails, golfing and hiking.
Boreal offers unique experiences for skaters, bikers and hikers during the summer. Open Wednesday through Sunday, visitors can check out The Bunker — an indoor play space with a trampoline park, a “parkourner” for gymnasts and parkour enthusiasts, and an indoor skate park. Sessions range from $29 to $129, depending on access. Outdoor skate parks and multiple trails for mountain biking and hiking are also available.
Admission to Palisades Tahoe’s Aerial Tram not only offers sights of Lake Tahoe on its trip to the top of the mountain, but includes the cost to multiple activities for guests after they reach their destination. One aerial lift ticket costs $39 Monday–Thursday and $49 Friday–Sunday for adults, $27 Monday–Thursday and $34 Friday–Sunday for children under 12 and $35 Monday–Thursday and $44 Friday–Sunday for those 70 and older.
Each ticket includes a $5 food voucher for Rocker, High Camp or 39 North (Friday–Sunday), mini golf and a bungee trampoline session for $5 each, and free roller skating at the High Camp Roller Rink. Guests can also enjoy hiking and biking trails, shopping and mountain dining.
Mammoth Mountain’s summer opening weekend begins May 22 at Woolly’s Adventure Summit, which features family-friendly activities like bike rentals, a mountain coaster, tubing, rock climbing, a ropes course, a junior zip line and archery. For more biking or a day on the mountain golf course, the Mammoth Bike Park and Sierra Star Golf Course open May 23.
What resorts are still open for skiing in Tahoe?
Mammoth Mountain finished its winter season on April 20. However, Mammoth has a spring season, or second season, which will move all lift access to the main lodge starting April 21. Canyon and Eagle Lodges closed after April 20.
Mammoth’s spring season is expected to last through Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, according to powder.com.
Palisades Tahoe also has one of the longer seasons in the region. According to its website, the last day you can buy lift tickets is May 26.
This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Tahoe resort summer opening dates: What to do at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Palisades in 2025
Reporting by Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal / Reno Gazette Journal
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