The resorts are not yet opened for the season, but that didn’t stop eager skiers from hiking up Alpine Meadows last week!

Lake Tahoe

Artown

Dawn Patrol

La Tomatina

Virginia City International Camel Races

Sierra Summerfest

Reno Rodeo

Hot August Nights

9/11 Ceremony

Reno-Tahoe Open

Summer 2011 was epic. The above photos only highlight a few of the many unforgettable events, if we posted them all you’d be scrolling through pictures until your mouse broke. You can always check out more photos on our Flickr and Facebook pages. For additional information on the events and upcoming events visit our website at www.VisitRenoTahoe.com.

Boreal Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe officially opened on Friday, October 29th. Boreal officials say the resort is opening with a base of 6 to 12 inches of snow and will remain open as long as conditions permit. Boreal, located along Interstate 80 atop Donner Summit, traditionally is the first ski resort to open for the season in California.

These photos were snapped by Reno photographer Scott Hinton on Sunday, October 31, on his way back home to Reno. “The snow is thin still at Boreal but maybe something for early ski season excitement,” Hinton said.

Enjoy!

Photos taken by: Scott Hinton/UNR Photography

National Forest lands, just beyond Diamond Peak Ski Area.

Photo by jcookfisher

Incline lake peak!

Photo by i am indisposed

Mount Rose, near Lake Tahoe Nevada

Photo by lacomj

At 12, she pretty much lays around now except when she is at here favorite place in the whole world- Lake Tahoe!

Photo by RickC

Photo by Rojer

Photo by the_tahoe_guy

Tahoe Rim Trail – Spooner to South Camp Peak

Photo by Jeff Moser / Bike Carson