Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

Our Local Expert Says:

One of the least visited ski resorts.

Description:

With 12 lifts delivering you to 68 different runs, you can choose from some of the best terrain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There is a base elevation of 7,800 feet and a summit elevation of 9,800 feet, giving the skier a 2,000-foot vertical descent. The resort offers downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Ski instruction and rentals are available; the Mighty Mountain Children's Ski and Snowboard School is open for ages 4-12.

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The cross-country course has more than 90 trails, 28 of which are novice level, and the longest trail is 22-kilometers. Features include 9,172 acres of stunning terrain, 10 warming huts and a shuttle service that will pick you up when you get tired. Group and private lessons are available.

Our Local Expert Says:

One of the most child-friendly ski resorts at the Lake.

Description:

This fabulous ski area emcompasses 2,000 acres of varied terrain for all levels of expertise. It has a base elevation of 6,640-feet and a summit elevation of 8,852-feet and 12 lifts transport you to 46 slopes and trails. A tubing hill also equipped with a lift will make your day in the snow a breeze. You will find all the rental equipment and lessons necessary to fully enjoy your day. The Wild Mountain Children Center ski and snowboard camp provides fun for kids 4-12. The average price is USD25 for an all-day lift ticket.

Our Local Expert Says:

Next to Heavenly, this resort boasts some of the most beautiful views of the Lake on wonderfully grooms hills.

Description:

Breathtaking views at every turn give that exhilarating feeling you crave when you ski or snowboard down the mountain. At this powder lover's paradise you will find 1,700 acres of privately held land with 1,260 skiable acres. There is a base elevation of 6,230 feet and a summit elevation of 7,800 feet making for a vertical drop of 1,650 feet. The resort offers eight lifts that can take you to 56 different ski runs. Ski instruction and rentals are available for an additional charge. An Adventure in Snowboarding clinic is held for women every week throughout the season. For children 4-12 years of age, there are ski programs at the children's center and a state licensed day care for children age two and older, with an emphasis on safe and fun winter activities.

Our Local Expert Says:

When the wind causes white-outs at other resorts, Northstar will likely be unaffected. The whole resort is first class!

Description:

Truly a skier's paradise, this resort offers a wide range of activities and events for everyone. You can even find mountain photographers that will capture your best run on the slope. You can enjoy recreational racing, cross country runs and snowshoeing. Ski at the crack of dawn with a Fast Track pass. If you're not an early riser, then Polaris Park is just for you. The adventure park is located mid-mountain and has something for everyone after the sun goes down.

For you Olympic fans, Northstar now offers the West Coasts only biathlon range. Ski and shoot to your heart's content, or sign up for biathlon lessons.

A day of skiing can work up a big hunger, so don't forget to try one of the five restaurants located on the mountain. For the warmer months, Northstar also opens up a Mountain Bike Park offering more than 100 miles of trails. The resort also contains a golf course and driving range, a Tennis Center and offers several activities including horseback riding, fly-fishing and hiking.

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Donner Ski Ranch covers 435 acres of terrain including a terrain park and half-pipe. The ski area rises 750 feet from a base elevation of 7,031 feet. Chairlifts include one triple chair and five double chairs. The base lodge includes a cafeteria, cocktail lounge, ski shop, rental shop, retail shop, and personal lockers. Donner Ski Ranch is normally blessed with an abundance of snow, receiving an average of 33 feet annually.

Donner Ski Ranch offers free guided tours of the mountain. Join an historical tour and learn about the area's history, or join the family tour and learn how you and your family can safely ski the entire mountain, including beginner return runs to the bottom.

Donner Ski Ranch offers 435 acres of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

Donner Ski Ranch is located northwest of Lake Tahoe on Donner Pass, off Interstate 80, 45 miles west of Reno and 10 miles west of Truckee, California. Only 85 miles east of Sacramento, Donner Ski Ranch is one of the closest ski areas to Sacramento and the Bay Area.

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Known for its rich history and deep powder, you'll find 1,500 acres of challenging terrain, four picturesque mountain peaks serviced by thirteen lifts, including, three high speed detachable quads, and three day lodges with spectacular sun decks.

Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Disney, Crows Peak, and Mt. Judah offer skiers and snowboarders every type of terrain for all abilities. Facilities include three cafeterias, one formal restaurant, three bars/lounges, a sundeck at the top of Disney, Mountain Sports Learning Center, licensed child care, rental & retail shops at both the Village & the Main Lodge, outdoor tuning & demo centers, lockers & basket check, video/photography services, & historic hotel lodging with great mountain views.

Sugar Bowl offers 1,500 acres of excellent terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

Sugar Bowl is located three miles east of Interstate 80, off the Soda Springs/Norden exit on top of historic Donner Summit. The closest major resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area, Sugar Bowl is 10 miles west of Truckee, 44 miles west of Reno, 90 miles east of Sacramento, and 180 miles east of San Francisco.

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Spread over more than 1200 acres, and running a convenient shuttle service twice a day, it is no wonder that Mt. Rose is the most popular ski resort in Tahoe! Located just 25 minutes from Reno and 10 minutes away from the North Shore, getting here is super convenient. Open daily from April to November, the resort boasts of an elevation of 8,260 feet of powder snow, 1800 vertical feet of skiable area and over 60 trails! For all you adrenalin junkies, the Mt. Rose Chutes are now open, and are the steepest, longest inbound slopes in the country. And you can avoid lengthy queues to get to the top thanks to two new high speed detachable lifts, which will have you up there in 10 minutes flat! And after all the excitement, unwind at any one of the several dozen hotels awaiting you in nearby Reno!