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Lake Tahoe Region Is A Winter Paradise, By Melody Schubert

Bridging the border between California and Nevada, the Tahoe region isn’t just a ski destination, it’s a winter paradise with more acreage for riding in close proximity than any other U.S. destination, more than 300 days of sunshine per year, easy access from anywhere in the country through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and more dining and entertainment outlets to appease all interests from the young-and-beautiful to families and adventurous.

Born from the vision of intrepid ski pioneers, Olympic competition, and San Francisco area outdoor enthusiasts, authentic roots prevail in the mountains of Lake Tahoe; and that traditional spirit of winter play has been enhanced by top-notch lift systems, the country’s best snowmaking facilities, lavish mountain villages, and a local culture unto its own.

All seven of the Ski Lake Tahoe Resorts (Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley USA) offer a view of the “Big Blue,” along with resort improvements ranging from entire town remodel projects at Heavenly and Northstar to new groomed trail patterns at Alpine Meadows and Mount Rose, to new ski and snowboard clinics at Squaw Valley USA and snow cat tours at Kirkwood. Terrain park lovers will be impressed with Sierra-at-Tahoe’s endless top-to-bottom runs touting features for all ability levels.  

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
Internationally renowned for its hike-to backcountry terrain, Alpine Meadows plans to add a little yin to its yang by enhancing and adding signature groomed runs. Alpine Meadows will reinvent the definition of “terrain park” by offering features for all skiing and riding ability level from the very top of the mountain to the base lodge. Various table tops, roller jumps, rails and boxes will be designated to unique trail locale. In addition, the superpipe will move to a new location, offering a perfectly maintained feature for all jibbers on a daily basis.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

If you're looking for mind-bending steeps, groomed runs with exceptional pitch, and the area’s deepest snow, Kirkwood is a must-ski. The only resort to offer snowcat-only accessible terrain, winter zealots and powder hounds will appreciate the resort’s ability to serve up a bounty of fresh snow on off-the-beaten-path terrain. Part of the Expedition: Kirkwood series of backcountry tours, clinics, and educational camps, Kirkwood’s Powder Cat Tours are available twice daily to skiers and snowboarders of strong intermediate ability and above.

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe

Mt. Rose has created a three day learning package appropriately titled the “Flight Plan.” Stemming from the already screaming $49 First-timer package, this all inclusive, multi-day product is only $99 and virtually ensures the guest will be well on their way towards achieving intermediate ability skills after three days of on snow experiences.

Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort

The new lift at the Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort will whisk riders up nearly 1,050 vertical feet in just five minutes. The new six-pack will access 13 total trails and 137 acres of total terrain, including 60 acres of new intermediate terrain. The second lift is a European-style surface lift to replace Salmon Tow, which transported guests over to the resort’s popular advanced terrain on Lookout Mountain.

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