Local Ski Resorts will open for winter season despite COVID-19, new health and safety measures in place
The local ski resorts will be opening this upcoming winter season despite COVID-19, though there are safety measures in place.
For example, face coverings are required in indoor areas at all ski resorts, as well as in lift lines, while riding lift chairs, and during lessons.
Guests must maintain 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and other guests and staff members.
There will be limited capacity within dining areas and bars, and there will be a limit on food service.
Contactless or cashless payment will be enacted.
All employees will undergo health screenings, and there will be additional cleaning and disinfecting of shared spaces.
To learn more about protocols at each individual resort, click here.
The opening dates of the resorts are as follows:
Northstar California: Friday, Nov. 20
Heavenly Mountain: Friday, Nov. 20
Boreal Mountain Resort: Monday, Nov. 23
Olympic Valley (formerly Squaw Valley): Wednesday, Nov. 25
Alpine Meadows: Wednesday, Nov. 25
Diamond Peak Ski Resort: Thursday, Dec. 10
Homewood Mountain Resort: Friday, Dec. 11
Sierra-at-Tahoe: TBD
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: TBD
Sugar Bowl Resort: TBD