Ski Lake Tahoe

Ski Lake Tahoe in California and you are in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the west coast. Ski holidays offer great skiing and snowboarding for all levels and it really is some of the best snow anywhere in the world.

Where

Ski Lake Tahoe and you have access to 7 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 :	1990m
TOTAL PISTE :	250 km
LONGEST RUN :	10 km
START SEASON :	November
END SEASON :	May

OVERALL
SKIING
BOARDING
APRÉS
FAMILIES

Beginners 0 / 0%	Intermediates 124 / 20%
Advanced 287 / 46%	Experts 214 / 34%

TOTAL RUNS :	625
SNOW CANNONS :	600 / ha
SNOW PARKS :	21
CROSS COUNTRY :	100 km

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 7 ski resorts you'll find anywhere in the world. The sheer variety of terrain 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.

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.

RESORT GOOD POINTS

The largest concentration of ski resorts in North America
Conditions and pistes are perfect for all levels - remember Blue runs incorporate some Green easy slopes
Great value for money - variety and Reno-Tahoe International airport within an hour

RESORT BAD POINTS

Long haul flights from UK - so go for 2 weeks to negate 2 days travelling
Resots a little spread out - but choose one and then visit the others if you want variety
Yo have to book early for the best deals