Ski Alpine Meadows

Ski Alpine Meadows and what's on offer is 2,400 acres of skiable terrain amidst the beauty of Tahoe National Forest on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. Skiing & snowboarding in USA is a must try.

Where

Ski Alpine Meadows and you're located in California on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Easy to drive to, the international airport at Reno/Tahoe is around an hour's drive away and Sacramento just 30 minutes further. 12 ski lifts provide direct access to 100 pistes, and the resort shares a lift pass with Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Sierra, and Squaw Valley.

Essentials	Suitable For	Slopes
RESORT ALTITUDE : 2083m TOTAL PISTE : km LONGEST RUN : 4 km START SEASON : END SEASON :	OVERALL SKIING BOARDING APRÉS FAMILIES	Beginners  / % Intermediates 25 / % Advanced 40 / % Experts 35 / % TOTAL RUNS : 100 SNOW CANNONS : / ha SNOW PARKS : CROSS COUNTRY : km

On the slopes

The Alpine Meadows ski resort is above 1500m, and with 495 inches (1,257 cm) of snow per year and pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season. Ski Alpine Meadows as it's famous for off-piste terrain and "adventure zones," making it popular with advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders. While experts and intermediates will be keen to try its bowls, chutes, trees and backcountry, there's little for beginners. Boarders will find good boarding and a Snow Park.

Off the slopes

Alpine Meadows resort offers three bars, while Tahoe City has a community feel, with plenty of dining options and live jazz. Lunch options include Alpine Meadows base lodge, the Chalet restaurant at the front of the mountain and the base of Sherwood Chair. There are plenty of options for accommodation locally, although there are no lodgings in Alpine Meadows itself - Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe have inns, hotels, condos and lodges to choose from..

Tourist Office

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