It’s easy to call Lake Tahoe the last unforked pea on the plate of American snow riding. More and more Tahoe resorts might be mirroring the mainstream, painting a canvas of haves and haves more, but don’t kid yourself: No other resort destination in North America encompasses such a wide array of world class slopes, abundant snowfall, pristine vistas and sparkling amenities. Moreover, there are more chair lifts to ride in the Tahoe Basin than in the entire state of Colorado and four out of five days are sunny. Winter temperatures average around 29 degrees, and when it snows, which is often this early season, the flakes fall thick and fast, piling into soft mounds on the upper portion of discolored mountain peaks and setting the stage for exceptional skiing and snowboarding.

Sierra-At-Tahoe
(530) 659-7453
Snow Phone- (530) 659-7475
2000 acres
 
Northstar’s little sister on the south side of Lake Tahoe is growing up. Once the exclusive domain of Sacramento ski families and weekenders from the Bay Area, Sierra boasts a homespun atmosphere and a delightful selection of food and bar alternatives. While intermediates relish the long roadways of Powderhorn, Dogwood and Beaver off the West Bowl Chair, experts head for the trees down Dynamite and Castle. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has the perfect layout for terrain park fans because those who follow “The Circuit” can hit terrain parks and pipes the entire way across the mountain. At Sierra the parks aren’t restricted to just one area; they span the entire mountain. Five terrain parks and a 485-foot half pipe attract an enthusiastic rowdy young crowd, but there’s plenty of snow and elbow room to go around at the 2000-acre resort, which averages 560 inches of snowfall annually. Parents enjoy Sierra’s family focus. Throughout the day enjoy spectacular views of Lake Tahoe from the Grand View Bar and Grill atop Huckleberry Mountain’s 8,852 summit. Guests can also take advantage of Vertical Plus an innovative frequent skier/rider program that allows members to accumulate vertical feet each day that they ski or ride at Northstar-at-Tahoe™ or Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts. Additionally, members accrue feet for expenditures throughout the resorts, earning awards and discounts. Other program features include members' only lift lines and bonus feet for achieving 10 or more days of skiing or riding. Members will receive a bonus 10,000 feet and a Mon-Fri, non-holiday lift ticket voucher with membership purchase.
 
What’s New: The “Fast Pass” season pass allows members access to the priority Fast Pass lanes. Double Whammy passholders may now use their food and beverage cards for more discounts and exclusive offers at the retail and rental shops.
 
Best Deal: Double Whammy season pass starts at only $399 and provides the skier/rider access to two mountains combining for 5,000 acres of terrain, 136 trails, 31 lifts and 14 parks.
 
Where to Take A Screaming Pottie: Located off the Grand View Express, skiers and riders can enjoy Smokey," a boardercross track with table tops, banked turns, gap jumps and more
 
Don’t Miss: The fishbowl punch, complete with a plastic shark as garnish, at the Tiki Bar is guaranteed at day’s end to ease the sorest of muscles.
 
Best Event: Free your heels and stomp your feet at the two-day Telegrass Festival in April that features telemark clinics, bluegrass bands and equipment demos.
 
Insider Tip: The 360 Smokehouse BBQ at the top of Grandview Express entices skiers and riders to follow the overwhelming smell of fresh flame-grilled meat and indulge in some of the tastiest morsels on the mountain.

More of Tahoe Resorts: A-to-Z

Alpine Meadows
Boreal
Diamond Peak
Donner Ski Ranch
Granlibakken
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Homewood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Mt. Rose
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Soda Springs
Sugar Bowl
Squaw Valley USA
Tahoe Donner