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

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