Heavenly Mountain Resort (www.skiheavenly.com), utilizing the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, expects to offer additional skiable terrain when it opens Friday (Nov. 20) than previously was planned — almost 40 acres — accessed by the Tamarack Express and Dipper Express Chairlifts.

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Small, heartwarming moments that make a vacation unforgettable are what the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s new winter ad campaign hopes to inspire in visitors. The campaign launched this month with a mix of traditional and online media.

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Fresh snow is forecast at Lake Tahoe this week (Nov. 16), just in time for several scheduled ski resort openings. Here’s a listing of the schedule, courtesy of the North Lake Tahoe Recreation Update and other ski resorts.

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Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, partnering with Mother Nature, is taking advantage of cold nights and its high-performing snowmaking system to cover the slopes with more fresh snow in time for a planned opening Nov. 20.

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Squaw Valley ski resort is gearing up for a historic 60th Anniversary season celebration on opening day, Nov. 21, with a BASE jump from the top of the resort’s Cable Car performed by Birdman and Squaw Valley pro skier, JT Holmes. Ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. at the resort near Lake Tahoe.

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