Lake Tahoe - California/Nevada

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The Lake Tahoe Ski Resort is actually 15 ski areas, set in 27,000 acres of ski terrain with 200 lifts and more than 1000 trails. Heavenly, with the highest slopes at over 3000m, is the destination resort that most people link with Lake Tahoe, with Squaw a close second.

Although Heavenly is high it takes no chances with snow cover and claims the largest snow-making system on the West Coast. With more tha 85 trails Heavenly is famous for exhilarating cruising and glorious lake views. For real off-piste challenges, skiers and boarders should head for Killebrew Canyon and Mott Conyon, where double black diamond chutes and bowls offer excellent powder skiing. Mogul-lovers will want to test their legs on gunbarrel.

The most popular airline gateway for Tahoe is Reno, Nevada. From Reno, driving time is about 1 hour to Tahoe City (at the north end of Lake Tahoe) and 1.5 hours to the towns of South Lake Tahoe, California and Stateline, Nevada.

South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, on the southern end of the lake, are separated only by a sidewalk. The high-rise casinos on the Nevada side make it easy to spot the state border.

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Getting There:
Reno to Heavenly; 180km (112 miles); Reno to Squaw Valley: 60km (37 miles); Squaw: 8km (5 miles) north of lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. heavenly is in the hear of South Lake Tahoe, good base foe visiting other resorts.

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Main Advantages:
Large selection of ski resorts around the lake, lots of tree skiing available, outstanding scenery.

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Drawbacks:
Car necessary if wanting to access all areas; limited traditional 'alpine charm'.

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About Lake Tahoe | Skiing Lake Tahoe | Accommodation in Lake Tahoe | Apres Ski in Lake Tahoe

Squaw Valley USA

Number of Lifts - 34
Number of Runs - 170+
Ski Run
Beginner - 20%
Intermediate - 45%
Advanced - 35%
Number of Acres - 4,000
Website - www.squaw.com
Telephone - 1.530.583.6955

Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort

Number of Lifts - 17
Number of Runs - 89
Ski Run
Beginner - 13%
Intermediate - 62%
Advanced - 25%
Number of Acres - 2,904
Website - www.northstarattahoe.com
Telephone - 1.800.GO.NORTH

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

Number of Lifts - 8
Number of Runs - 60+
Ski Run
Beginner - 20%
Intermediate - 30%
Advanced - 50%
Number of Acres - 1,200
Website - www.skirose.com
Telephone - 1.800.SKI.ROSE

Alpine Meadows

Number of Lifts - 13
Number of Runs - 100+
Ski Terrain
Beginner - 25%
Intermediate - 40%
Advanced - 35%
Number of Acres - 2,400
Website - www.skialpine.com
Telephone - 1.800.441.4423

Kirkwood

Number of Lifts - 12
Number of Runs - 65
Ski Terrain
Beginner - 15%
Intermediate - 50%
Advanced - 35%
Number of Acres - 2,300
Website - www.kirkwood.com
Telephone - 1.800.967.7500

Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort

Number of Lifts - 12
Number of Runs - 46
Ski Terrain
Beginner - 25%
Intermediate - 50%
Advanced - 25%
Number of Acres - 2,000
Website - www.sierratahoe.com
Telephone - 1.530.659.7453

Heavenly

Number of Lifts - 30
Number of Runs - 95
Ski Terrain
Beginner - 20%
Intermediate - 45%
Advanced - 35%
Number of Acres - 4,800
Website - www.skiheavenly.com
Telephone - 1.800.HEAVENLY

 

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