By james art 
Fresh snow and blue skies at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Posted on January 11, 2024 Skiers and snowboarders take advantage of 16-20 inches of fresh snow and blue skies on Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
After an unseasonably warm early October, the winds turned cold and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada turned white.
The second freeze of fall 2024 looming this weekend could have skiers and snowboarders itching to hit the slopes soon. However, winter sports fans will have to wait at least another week before the slopes open in the mountains above Reno and Tahoe.
When do the resorts near Reno and Tahoe open? When does the 2024 ski and snowboard season start?
- Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Friday, November 8
- Boreal: Friday, November 15
- Northstar California: Friday, November 22
- Heavenly: Friday, November 22
- Sugar Bowl: Friday, November 22
- Soda Springs: Friday, November 22
- Palisades Tahoe: Wednesday, November 27
- Sierra at Tahoe: Friday, November 29
- Kirkwood: Friday, December 6
- Diamond Tip: Friday, December 6
- Taho Doner: Friday, December 6
- Donner Ski Ranch: Saturday, December 21
Where can I rent skis and snowboards near Reno?
Reno has several ski shops where winter sports enthusiasts can rent equipment without committing to a purchase.
- BOBOS Ski Board Patio offers rental equipment for everything from snowboards and skis to snowshoes. Expert staff are on hand to answer questions about what winter explorers may need. Renoites and visitors looking to shop local may also be interested to know that the store has been locally owned for over 50 years.
- Blue Zone Sports has multiple locations including in Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Tahoe City. They also have a wide selection of equipment and rental packages.
- Ski Pro in Reno offers more than just board and ski rentals; Ski wear can also be rented by skiers. However, ski clothing is limited, so those interested can request their rental in advance.
Where can I rent skis and snowboards near Tahoe?
- Tahoe Dave’s has locations in Truckee, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley and Kings Beach. Skis, snowboards, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available, as well as winter clothing for rent.
- Tahoe Powder House rents to people across the lake with several locations in South Lake Tahoe and one in Stateline. A wide variety of winter sports rental packages are available, including seasonal leasing of certain equipment.
- The Village Ski Loft has operated out of Incline Village for over 50 years. In addition to ski and snowboard rentals, the company also rents sleds for less extreme winter adventurers.