Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
Reno-Lake Tahoe proudly boasts the highest concentration of ski and snowboard resorts
in North America. Within an hour of Reno, Nevada you'll find 15 alpine ski resorts
and seven beautifully groomed cross-country ski areas. Lake Tahoe summit elevations
range from 7,350 to 10,100 feet, which guarantees incredible snow packs and ski
seasons that can last from November until late spring. Tahoe’s majestic mountains
feature runs, trails and terrain parks for every level of skier or snow boarder.
Away from the slopes you'll find ice-skating, sledding, snowshoeing, dog sledding,
and of course Reno's sensational nightlife.
Make the Eldorado your base-camp for Lake Tahoe skiing. Choose one of our
sample Reno ski packages or create your own. You
select the number of nights, ski resorts, and ground transportation (ski shuttles
available to Mt. Rose, Northstar and Squaw Valley).
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Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts (distance from the Eldorado)
Alpine Meadows (45 miles)
Alpine Meadows has amazing views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. It has terrain that
engages and challenges any level skier or snow boarder. In addition, Alpine is home
to an adaptive ski school for disabled people.
Ski Terrain: 13 lifts, 100 trails, 2,400 acres
Summit Elevation: 8,637 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,800 ft
Ability Level: 25% beg, 40% int, 35% adv
Boreal
(45 miles)
Boreal is conveniently located just off of Interstate 80. It has always been a favorite
with families and snowboarders. Boreal is one of the first ski areas to open and
offers night skiing .
Ski Terrain: 9 lifts, 41 trails, 380 acres
Summit Elevation: 7,700 ft
Vertical Drop: 500 ft
Ability Level: 30% beg, 55% int, 15% adv
Diamond
Peak (32 miles)
Located in Incline Village on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak has a
vertical drop of 1,840 feet and an average annual snowfall of around 325 inches.
The resort has over 655 acres of plush skiing terrain, including 30 trails, open
bowls, and great tree skiing.
Ski Terrain: 6 lifts, 30 trails, 655 acres
Summit Elevation: 8,540 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,840 ft
Ability Level: 18% beg, 46% int, 36% adv
Donner
Ski Ranch (47 miles)
Donner Ski Ranch was first utilized for skiing in 1937 and is located high atop
historic Donner Summit. The area's first rope tow was located at the base of the
current lodge. Today, Donner has 400 skiable acres, 5 double and 1 triple chairlifts.
Ski Terrain: 6 lifts, 52 trails, 460 acres
Summit Elevation: 7,781 ft
Vertical Drop: 750 ft
Ability Level: 25% beg, 50% int, 25% adv
Heavenly
(58 miles)
Few ski resorts match Heavenly's scenic beauty and expansive network of lifts, terrain,
trails, and snowmaking. Located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is the
region's largest mountain resort, featuring the highest elevation and longest vertical
drop. Last season was the opening of the long-awaited 8 passenger Gondola. A new
village on the South Shore's main highway offers a cinema complex and the welcoming
gondola plaza. The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra mountain range are magnificent.
Heavenly Resort spans two statelines (California and Nevada). Heavenly is owned
and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc.
Ski Terrain: 30 lifts, 95 trails, 4,800 acres
Summit Elevation: 10,067 ft
Vertical Drop: 3,500 ft
Ability Level: 20% beg, 45% int, 35% adv
Homewood
(60 miles)
Homewood’s elevation at the summit is almost 8,000 feet. You will find a lot
of "locals" at Homewood and some excellent snowboarding instruction. Homewood
added two new grooming machines this season to keep the slopes well maintained for
its guests.
Ski Terrain: 8 lifts, 56 trails, 1,260 acres
Summit Elevation: 7,880 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,650 ft
Ability Level: 15% beg, 50% int, 35% adv
Kirkwood (80 miles)
With a base elevation of 7800 feet, Kirkwood always receives Tahoe's deepest and
driest snow. Consisting of 2300 acres of some of Lake Tahoe's best and most unique
terrain, Kirkwood also offers the most expansive cross country and snowshoe trails
in the South Shore region. Other amenities include ice skating, tubing and dog sledding.
Ski Terrain: 12 lifts, 65 trails, 2,300 acres
Summit Elevation: 9,800 ft
Vertical Drop: 2,000 ft
Ability Level: 15% beg, 50% int, 20% adv, 15% exp
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
(22 miles)
25 Minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose has an elevation of 7,900 ft. and has Lake Tahoe’s
Highest Base Lodge at 8,260 ft. which makes Mt. Rose, Tahoe’s Highest ski
area. There are over 1200 skiable acres along with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe
and the Sierra Mountain Range.
Ski Terrain: 8 lifts, 60 trails, 1200 Acres
Summit Elevation: 9,700 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,800 ft
Ability Level: 20% beg, 30% int, 40% adv, 10% exp
Northstar
at Tahoe (40 miles)
Located near the northwestern edge of Lake Tahoe, Northstar offers skiing and snowboarding
on 2,420 acres, including 70 trails and seven terrain parks. These parks include
a halfpipe and 17-foot superpipe, and Paw Parks for kids. Its vertical drop is 2,280
feet and the longest run is nearly 3 miles.
Ski Terrain: 16 lifts, 79 trails, 2,480 acres
Summit Elevation: 8,610 ft
Vertical Drop: 2,280 ft
Ability Level: 13% beg, 62% int, 25% adv
Royal
Gorge (45 miles)
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort has an extensive network of trails that spread
over thousands of acres of wilderness. Because of the ski resort’s facilities
and sheer size, most cross-country skiers consider this among the finest facilities
in the world.
Trails(km): 328
Description: 90 trails, Lessons, rentals, retail shop, cafe, lodge
Sierra
at Tahoe (72 miles)
Sierra at Tahoe features a 2,212 vertical drop and the resort gets annual snowfalls
averaging 560 inches. The resort also features truly breathtaking views of Lake
Tahoe.
Ski Terrain: 11 lifts, 46 trails, 2,000 acres
Summit Elevation: 8,852 ft
Vertical Drop: 2,212 ft
Ability Level: 25% beg, 50% int, 25% adv
Soda
Springs (48 miles)
Established in 1931, Soda Springs is one of America's original ski resorts and has
become a cost-saving alternative to the larger Lake Tahoe resorts. There is a relatively
small vertical drop and is less intimidating for beginners and families.
Ski Terrain: 42 lifts, 16 trails, 200 acres
Summit Elevation: 7,325 ft
Vertical Drop: 650 ft
Ability Level: 30% beg, 50% int, 20% adv
Spooner
Lake (45 miles)
Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area offers fun for people of all ages and ability
levels. Whether you want easy to moderate trails, or day long treks into the back
country, or even an overnight in a wilderness cabin, Spooner has something for you.
This is the closest major cross country area to South Lake Tahoe, 12 miles from
the Stateline Casinos on the Nevada side of the lake.
Trails(km): 85
Description: Back country cabins, groomed trails
Squaw
Valley (45 miles)
Squaw Valley USA was the site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, and is one
of the most legendary winter vacation destinations in the world. This is one of
America's premiere destination ski resorts and every skier and boarder will enjoy
the seemingly endless terrain, spanning 4,000 acres. In addition, skiers will take
delight in Squaw Valley’s new European style village.
Ski Terrain: 34 lifts, 100 trails, 4,000 acres
Summit Elevation: 9,050 ft
Vertical Drop: 2,850 ft
Ability Level: 25% beg, 45% int, 30% adv
Sugar
Bowl (43 miles)
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort offers 78 trails spread over 1,500 acres and is one of America's
truly unique ski resorts. The recent addition of the White Pine quad chair added
ideal beginner terrain and the new Flying Carpet is the easiest way for beginners
to get up the slope.
Ski Terrain: 10 lifts, 84 trails, 1,500 acres
Summit Elevation: 8,383 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,500 ft
Ability Level: 17% beg, 45% int, 38% adv
Tahoe Donner
(38 miles)
You'll discover Tahoe Donner in the upper reaches of Truckee. It is five miles from
Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe. You will find one quad chairlift,
one double chairlift and one surface lift accessing 14 runs with over 120 skiable
acres. Tahoe Donner Ski Area is committed to being "the best place for family fun
and learning."
Ski Terrain: 6 lifts, 45 trails, 435 acres
Summit Elevation: 7,781 ft
Vertical Drop: 750 ft
Ability Level: 25% beg, 50% int, 25% adv