Welcome to Our At-A-Glance Guide to Lake Tahoe Snow Ski Resorts and Down Hill Snow Skiing.
Lake Tahoe is home to 15 snow ski resorts and some of the best alpine and cross county snow skiing in the world. You’re sure to find a ski resort and hotel that will meet your expectations.
Scroll down the page to review Lake Tahoe’s top ski resorts or click here to review Lake Tahoe’s best cross country ski areas.
Lake Tahoe Snow Ski Resorts
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Alpine Meadows, CA 96146 (800) 403-0206
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is located in the Tahoe National Forest on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore and covers 2,400 acres of skiable terrain.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = No
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 14
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 100+
Base Elevation = 6835 ft.
Vertical Feet = 1802 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 40%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Youth = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
I-80, Castle Peak Exit Truckee, CA (530) 426-3666
Boreal’s 380 acres with 500 vertical-feet will bring a smile to any snow skier’s
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 9
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 41
Base Elevation = 7200 ft.
Vertical Feet = 500 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 30%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 55%
Skill Level – Advanced = 15%
[/bscolumns]Open: Boreal Nights start after Thanksgiving and extend thru March weather permitting.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
1210 Ski Way Incline Village, NV p: (775) 832-1177
Diamond Peak is convenient, hassle-free snow ski resort and offers the best views of the lake. Lots of savings and fun for the whole family.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = No
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 6
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 30
Base Elevation = 6700 ft.
Vertical Feet = 1840 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 18%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 46%
Skill Level – Advanced = 36%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Youth = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
19320 Donner Pass Rd Norden, CA (530) 426-3635
Over 52 beautiful ski runs on 450+ acres. Great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers. Our Inviting Lodge is Open Daily.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = No
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 6
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Ski Runs = 50
Base Elevation = 7031 ft.
Vertical Feet = 750 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 25%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Youth = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
P.O. Box 6329 Tahoe City, CA 96145 P: (530) 583-4242
Granlibakken ski resort features an intimate ski hill, perfect for beginning through intermediate snow skiers and snowboarders. It’s a great place to avoid the crowds of the larger resorts, while enjoying a day of skiing right out our back door.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 1
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 1
Base Elevation = 6310 ft.
Vertical Feet = 300 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 75%
Skill Level – Advanced = 0%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Adult = $?
295 Hwy 50 Suite 1 Stateline, CA p: (775) 586-7000
With great snowfall, nightlife, and a $200 million makeover including high-speed lifts, terrain parks, and a world-class village, Heavenly is one of Lake Tahoe’s best snow ski resorts!
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 29
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 86
Base Elevation = 6540 ft.
Vertical Feet = 3500 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 20%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 45%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 2 Day Lift Tickets: Child = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
5145 Westlake Blvd. Homewood, CA 96141 (530) 584-6800
Homewood ski resort has stellar views of the lake …great terrain…old growth pines…..and friendly faces that continue Old-Tahoe traditions and hospitality.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = No
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 8
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 56
Base Elevation = 6700 ft.
Vertical Feet = 1658 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 15%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Youth = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
Hwy 88 Kirkwood, CA p: (209) 258-6000
In 2005, Ski Magazine ranked Kirkwood in the top 20 for snow, terrain variety and challenge.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 12
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 65+
Base Elevation = 7800 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2000 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 15%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
22222 Mt. Rose Hwy Reno, NV p: (775) 849-0704
With spectacular Lake Tahoe to the west, the entire state of Nevada to the east, Mount Rose ski resort has nearly 1800 vertical feet across 1,200 acres of some of the Sierra’s best powder to ski.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 6
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 43
Base Elevation = 7900 ft.
Vertical Feet = 1880 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 30%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 30%
Skill Level – Advanced = 40%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 562-1010
With six snow parks, ranging from the introductory-suited Burton Progression Park to the largest park on Moonshine, freestyle skiers and riders will definitely find their place on the mountain.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 15
[/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=”one_half_last class-112″]Ski Runs = 70
Base Elevation = 6330 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2280 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 25%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $49 Teen = $68 Adult = $83 Seniors = $68
10244 Soda Springs Rd., Soda Springs, CA 95728 (530) 426-3901 or (530) 426-1010
Soda Springs is just 1 mile off I-80 at the Norden / Soda Springs exit. The small ski resort atmosphere makes taking the family to the mountains a pleasure. You can ski and snowboard, and snow tube or just sit on the deck and enjoy the view. Mini snowmobiles are available for kids ages 6-12.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = No
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 4
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Ski Runs = 16
Base Elevation = 6700 ft.
Vertical Feet = 652 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 30%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 20%
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Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Teen = $? Adult = $? Seniors 70+ = $?
1111 Sierra At Tahoe Twin Bridges, CA p: (916) 659-7453
With 420 inches of average snowfall draped across 2,212 vertical feet of snow sporting pleasure, a commitment to excellent grooming, including 75% of all runs groomed daily, legendary kid’s programs, Tahoe’s best Half pipe, a wind protected mountain and a beginner run approximately 3-miles from the top of the mountain, Sierra may be the most loveable ski resort on the planet.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 10
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Ski Runs = 46
Base Elevation = 6640 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2212 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 25%
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Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Young Adult = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
1960 Squaw Valley Rd Olympic Valley, CA p: (530) 583-6985
More ski lifts, more terrain and more winter activities. Squaw Valley USA is gearing up for the 2007/2008 Winter Season with on mountain improvements.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 33
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Ski Runs = 100
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2850 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 45%
Skill Level – Advanced = 30%
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Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Youth = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724 (530) 426-9000
This year at Sugar Bowl you will see bigger snow parks and an increased variety of terrain for all abilities.
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = No
Ski Lifts = 12
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Ski Runs = 84
Base Elevation = 6883 ft.
Vertical Feet = 1500 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 17%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 45%
Skill Level – Advanced =38%
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Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Young Adult = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?
11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA (530) 587-9400
Donner has 400 skiable acres, 5 double and 1 triple chairlifts.
Other nearby winter activities include: cross country skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding
Ski Resort At-A-Glance
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 6
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Ski Runs = 14
Base Elevation = 6750 ft.
Vertical Feet = 600 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 40%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 60%
Skill Level – Advanced = –%
[/bscolumns]Open: The typical operational season opens in mid-November and closes in late May.
2016/17 Lift Tickets: Child = $? Adult = $? Seniors = $?