Ski Lake Tahoe in California and you are in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the west coast of the USA. Ski holidays offer great skiing and snowboarding for all levels across 14 resorts and 800 runs and it really is some of the best snow anywhere in the world.
Where
Ski Lake Tahoe and you have access to 14 different ski resorts (see below). High up in the Sierra Nevadas, just 200 miles from San Francisco there is also 7 cross country skiing centres meaning you are spoilt for choice. All of this is set amidst the natural beauty of this stunning lake. With a great choice of accommodation, and fabulous nightlife, there's everything you need for a great winter vacation and relatively simple transfers too.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1890m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
782 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
12 km |
START SEASON : |
November |
END SEASON : |
May |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
183 / 22% |
Intermediates
381 / 46% |
Advanced
202 / 24% |
Experts
60 / 7% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
625 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
600 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
21 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
100 km |
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On the slopes
With stunning views of the lake and Sierra Nevada's, ski Lake Tahoe ski resorts and it's amongst the most scenic 14 ski resorts you'll find anywhere in the world. The sheer variety of terrain spread across 826 runs means that skiing and snowboarding this USA ski resort is for all levels - the Nevada side is popular for those who love bowl skiing, and also with boarders. Boarding has been popular here since the 1970s, with some fantastic half-pipes and terrain parks. And wherever you are around the lake you'll find reliable snow - snow cannons are rarely needed.
Ski area :
If you ski Lake Tahoe you are in the US state of California and have access to the following ski resorts : Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, NorthStar-at-Tahoe, Mt Rose-Ski Tahoe and Squaw Valley, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood, Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl and Tahoe Donner.
Off the slopes
Accommodation in Lake Tahoe is plentiful in all styles and price ranges, from luxury hotels to thousands of condominiums. And as at all US ski resorts, eating out is a pleasure - everything from organic to gourmet, fresh pacific seafood to great pizzas. Night life includes not just restaurants but bars, night clubs, live shows, and of course casinos - massive houses of fun where you can gamble, check out the crowds, or fill up on the all you can eat buffets.
WE LIKE
- The largest concentration of ski resorts in North America
- Conditions and pistes are perfect for all levels - remember some greens are actually blue and blacks here are actually sometimes red Advanced
- Great value for money - variety and Reno-Tahoe International airport within an hour
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Long haul flights from UK - so go for 2 weeks to negate 2 days travelling
- The 14 resorts a little spread out - but choose one and then visit the others if you want variety
- You have to book early for the best deals
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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