Well some good news is that Sierra Tahoe resorts are some of the closest up the I-50 from Sacramento making national and international travel much more accessible. Most of the resorts average around 150 inches of snowfall a year, so expect plenty of snow for all the amazing terrain you'll encounter. The Tahoe region offers an assortment of runs for everyone from beginners to experts so there is something for everyone.
Sierra Tahoe ski area is a snowboarding and skiing destination in the area of Twin Bridges, California just to the south of lake Tahoe. The Resorts are about 16 miles south of the Stateline of Nevada on Highway 50. All the resort is contained in the Eldorado National Forest.
The majority of the ski resorts I have provided information on below are on the northern end of the lake around Truckee, California and Reno, Nevada. The exception for the Sierra Tahoe resorts would be Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Sierra-at-Tahoe which are located on the southern side of the lake about 75 miles from Reno Nevada. It's actually very common for skiers to stay around these three resorts when staying in the southern part of the lake and not make the trek to the northern lake resorts like Squaw Valley, Northstar, and sugar Bowl amongst others.
If you have made the choice to use your well earned vacation time for a ski vacation in the Sierra Tahoe region congratulation! This article is for those of you who want to get to know what resorts are available to you and some basic information on what to consider when planning you trip! First what resorts are in the Sierra Tahoe region, well you're in luck because there are quite a few and all with different atmospheres amenities to really customize you ski vacation!
1) Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (14Lifts) Elevation (6,895 ) Vert (1,800)
2) Boreal Mountain Resort (9 Lifts) Base Elevation (7,200 ) Vert (500 )
3) Diamond Peak Ski Resort (8 Lift) Elevation (6,700 ) Vert (1,840 )
4) Donner Ski Ranch (6Lifts) Base Elevation (7,000 ) Vert (750 Feet)
5) Heavenly Mountain Resort (34 Lift) Elevation (6,540 ) Vert (3,527 )
6) Homewood Mountain Resort (8 Lifts) Base Elevation (6,230 ) Vert (1,650 )
7) Kirkwood Mountain Resort (12 Lifts) Elevation (7,800 ) Vert (2,000 )
8) Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (7 Lifts) Base Elevation (7,900 ) Vert (1,800 )
9) Northstar Resort (17 Lifts) Elevation (6,330 ) Vert (2,280)
10) Sierra At Tahoe (10 Lifts) Elevation (6,640 ) Vert (2,212 )
11) Soda Springs Winter Resort (4 Lifts) Elevation (6,700 ) Vert (652 )
12) Spooner Lake Cross Country (0 Lifts) Elevation (7,000 ) Cross Country
13) Squaw Valley USA (34 Lifts) Elevation (6,200 ) Vert (2,850 )
14) Sugar Bowl Ski Area (12 Lifts) elevation (6,883 ) Vert (1,50 )
15) Tahoe Cross Country (3 Lifts) Elevation (6,500 ) Vert (cross Country)
Above all remember to enjoy your time and remember to relax no matter which resort you choice!
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