Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

Northstar at Tahoe

100 Northstar Drive Truckee, CA 96161; Tel. 1.866.935.7162

Ranked among the nation's top resorts by readers of Transworld SNOWboarding for overall resort offerings and freestyle terrain parks, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort continues to deliver progressive parks and freestyle terrain. Its popular 420-foot Superpipe is open daily, offering skiers and riders smooth transitions to 18-foot walls. The resort is also gearing up to introduce a new DC sponsored terrain park soon.

The new DC park will be set-up off of the Vista Express lift on The Straits, and will include large freestyle features. Snow features will also be included, with the park set-up concept showcasing a combination of large urban-style features and other unique innovative designs. The DC park is one of Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort's six terrain parks which vary in size and contain small, medium and large terrain features.

Northstar Resort's new base area village is home to Tahoe's best après ski scene with 35 shops, restaurants and bars, a 9,000 square foot skating rink and the venue for many special events including TGI Thursday dining specials every Thursday evening 5-8pm during the winter season.

A winter sport enthusiast's paradise, Northstar Resort offers 92 ski trails spread across 3,000 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing.

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Sierra at Tahoe

1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road, Twin Bridges, CA 95735 ; Tel. 1.530.659.7453

Recognized in the 2010 TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Guide as a Top 10 Overall Resort, among the Top 10 Best Parks and Top 10 Best Pipes in the nation and known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing and family programs, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience.

Five Terrain Parks Open: Freestyle skiers and riders are annihilating the jumps, jibs, rails and boxes in The Alley, Bashful, Broadway, the Burton Progression Park, and Smokey BoarderX from open to close. Local shreds know Sierra's parks are dialed in day after day and are the ultimate spot to progress from small hits to huge airs.

FREE* Friday Tours & Backcountry Lessons: The Gates into Huckleberry Canyon are open and the Ski & Snowboard School is offering free tours on Fridays at 10:15 and 1:15 and lessons on Saturday and Sunday, all when conditions permit. Explore extreme backcountry terrain with an experienced guide.

First Tracks* in West Bowl: On Saturdays, skiers and riders can get fresh powder or corduroy runs with First Tracks for $25. Includes a continental breakfast and guided access to West Bowl 30 minutes before lifts open to the public. Suitable for intermediate and above skiers and riders; limited to 20 people.

* Valid Lift Ticket required.

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145; Tel. +1 530.583.4232

Located in the Tahoe National Forest on Lake Tahoe's North Shore with more than 2000 acres of varied Tahoe terrain, 14 lifts and more than 100 runs. The summit is 8,637 feet high, with snow base at 6,835. Alpine Meadows has six bowls, steep chutes and gentle glades. Black diamonds mark the 35 percent of the trails reserved for advanced and expert skiiers.

Boreal Mountain Resort

Interstate 80 at Donner Summit, Truckee, California; Tel. 530.426.3666

On the California side of Tahoe, Boreal is a smaller, kid-friendly ski resort with 41 trails, 380 acres of skiable slopes and a 500 foot (152 m) vertical drop with peaks at 7,700 feet (2,347 m). The longest run is a mile long. Slopes are 30 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate and 15 percent advanced.

Diamond Peak

1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, Nevada 89451; Tel. +1 775.832.1177

With one of Lake Tahoe's steepest vertical drops, 1,840 feet, Diamond Peak Ski Resort has 655 skiable acres and runs as long as 2.5 miles. Terrain includes 30 runs, open glades and tree skiing.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort

1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest, CA. 95364; Tel. +1 209.965.3474;

24-hour snow conditions +1 209.965.4444 x 5

With a vertical drop of 1,600 feet, a base elevation of 6,600 feet and a 8,200- foot summit, the half-century old Dodge Ridge Ski Resort offers 60 trails spread over 815 acres served by 12 lifts. The longest run is two miles.

Donner Ski Ranch

P.O. Box 66, Norden, California 95724; Tel. +1 530.426.3635

With 435 skiable located high atop historic Donner Summit and a vertical drop of 750 feet, Donner Ski Ranch became a ski area in 1937. The longest run is 1.2 miles, and 25 percent of the trails are advanced. Snowboarding is permitted on all trails.

Heavenly Lake Tahoe Ski Resort

3860 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, CA 89449; Tel. +1 775.586.7000

Heavenly's captivating scenery and expansive network of lifts, terrain, trails and snowmaking makes Heavenly Valley one of Tahoe's top skiing destinations. The region's largest mountain resort, its 4,800 skiable acres span two states (California and Nevada). Heavenly also has the highest elevation and longest vertical drop. Amenities at the Heavenly Lake Tahoe Ski Resort include11 lodges and a cinema complex.

Homewood Mountain Resort

5145 Westlake Blvd., Homewood, California 96141; Tel. 530.525.2992

Homewood rises up a vertical of 1,650 feet to a summit of almost 8,000 feet, high ablove Lake Tahoe's shores. Of the 100 runs, 85 percent are advanced and intermediate. Homewood's longest run is 2 miles.

Kirkwood

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, Kirkwood, CA 95646; Tel. 209.258.6000

Kirkwood is one of Lake Tahoe's leading ski areas, with a base elevation of 7,800 feet (2,377 meters) a top elevatio at a breathtaking 9,800 feet (2,987 meters) and a vertical rise of 2,000 feet (609 meters).Its expansive 2,300 acres (930 hectares) encompasses more than 65 trails, the longest of which is 2.5 miles.

Mt. Rose Ski Area

22222 Mt. Rose Hwy., Reno, Nevada 89511; Tel. +1 775.849.0704

Tahoe's highest snow base sits 8,260 feet high with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and across the state of Nevada. Mt. Rose Ski Area's expansive 2,300 acres (930 hectares) encompass 60 trails spread over 1,600 acres, with two lifts and a 1,800 foot vertical drop.

Soda Springs

First Resort off 1-80, Soda Springs, California 96160; Tel. 530.426.1010

Built in 1931 as one of America's original ski resorts, Soda Springs is today a cost-conscious alternative to Lake Tahoe's mega-resorts. The vertical drop is modest, and Soda Springs is popular with beginners and families.

Squaw Valley USA

1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley CA 96146; Tel. +1 530.583.6985
Snow 24 Hour Snow Info: +1 530.583.6955

Squaw Valley's 4000 plus acres are built upon six pristine Lake Tahoe mountain peaks ranging in elevation from 7550 to 9050, feet with a vertical rise of 2850 feet, making it one of California's most expansive ski resorts. Squaw Valley USA is located on Highway 89 in Olympic Valley, California between Tahoe City and Truckee.

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

629 Sugar Bowl Rd., Norden, CA 95724; Tel. +1 530.426.9000

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Norden, a three- hour drive from San Francisco, is a serious ski resort with 78 trails spread over 1,500 acres. The hig mark is 8383 feet with snow line at 6883 feet and a 1500 foot vertical drop. The longest run is three miles. Sugar Bowl has ample parking.

Lake Tahoe Hotels

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Americana Village

3845 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157

Americana Village, located in South Lake Tahoe, offers affordable rooms that are all equipped with kitchenettes for convenience while vacationing. There are exciting casinos nearby in Stateline, Nevada for 24-hour entertainment and Americana Village offers free shuttles to the casinos and ski resorts offering discounted lift tickets to a number of Lake Tahoe's world-class ski resorts.

Best Western Station House Inn

901 Park Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

The Best Western Station House Inn is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe very close to all of the casinos in Nevada and some of the best Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The Best Western Station House Inn offers regular hotel rooms and suites in addition to a limited number of three room cabins.

Best Western Timber Cove Lodge

3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Located right on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe the Best Western Timber Cove Lodge offers spacious rooms with fireplaces and balconies. Also there are two restaurants on site and a state of the art health spa facility. The Best Western Timber Cove is within close proximity to a number of the best Lake Tahoe ski resorts.

Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort

4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

The Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort is the largest all-suite resort in majestic Lake Tahoe. Located in South Lake Tahoe, the Embassy Suites Hotel is incredibly close to all of South Lake's ski resorts and Stateline, Nevada's casinos. Also, Embassy Suites has extensive corporate facilities making it a great place for a business trip or a relaxing vacation.

Forest Suites Resort

One Lake Parkway, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Located in the completely renovated Heavenly Village at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, the Forest Suites Resort offers one and two bedroom suites that all feature fully equipped kitchens. Also the Forest Suites Resort has plenty of after ski amenities such as two heated outdoor pools and hot tubs. Plus, this South Lake Tahoe resort is located literally next door to the casinos in Stateline, Nevada.

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe

3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Hwy. 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Featuring economical rates and accommodations for the frugal traveler, the Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe is conveniently close to ski resorts and casinos. Also, there are some suite accommodations that offer fireplaces, refrigerators and king-size beds.

Lake Tahoe-Casino Area Travelodge

4003 US Hwy. 50 Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157

Located quite close to Heavenly Ski Resort and the South Lake Tahoe casinos, the Lake Tahoe-Casino Area Travelodge also offers shuttle service to all of the major ski resorts and casinos.

Lake Tahoe-Days Inn Casino Area/Lake Resort

968 Park Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

The Days Inn at the Casino Area in South Lake Tahoe is for budget travelers meaning the rates are comparable to the amenities received. However it is conveniently located to both Heavenly Ski resort and the casinos in Stateline, Nevada.

Rodeway Inn South Lake Tahoe

4127 Pine Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Located a mere block from the casinos and two blocks from Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, Rodeway Inn hotel and suites feature decent amenities and a convenient location for a winter ski vacation or for summer fun at Lake Tahoe.