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Alpine Meadows - 1
This challenging mountain is a favorite of locals, which speaks volumes about the terrain. Cheapest lift ticket among Tahoe heavyweights.
- Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
- Elevation: Base 6,835; summit 8,637
- Adult lift ticket: $41
- Lifts: 14
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- Trails: More than 100
- Information: 800 441-4423
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- Bear Valley - 2
Under new ownership this year, this friendly resort caters to families. Great place to learn.
- Location: Highway 4 to Bear Valley
- Elevation: Base 6,600; summit 8,500
- Adult lift ticket: $46
- Lifts: 10
- Trails: 67
- Information: 209 753-2301 or www.bearvalley.com
Boreal - 3
Snowboarder haven day and night. Short drive from Sacramento a major plus.
- Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
- Elevation: Base 7,200; summit 7,700
- Adult lift ticket: $38 nights $22
- Lifts: 9
- Trails: 41
- Information: 530 426-3666 or www.rideboreal.com
Diamond Peak - 4
North Tahoe resort features great lakeside views and typically small crowds.
- Location: Highway 431, five miles north of Incline Village
- Elevation: Base 6,700; summit 8,540
- Adult lift ticket: $46
- Lifts: 6
- Trails: 30
- Information: 775 832-1177 or www.diamondpeak.com
Dodge Ridge - 5
Midsize resort. A good choice for families, with plenty of steeps and moguls.
- Location: Highway 108 in Pinecrest, 30 miles from Sonora
- Elevation: Base 6,600; summit 8,200
- Adult lift ticket: $48
- Lifts: 8
- Trails: 65
- Information: 209 965-3474 or www.dodgeridge.com
Donner Ski Ranch - 6
Under new ownership, this modest resort has a long skiing tradition dating back to 1937.
- Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
- Elevation: Base 7,031; summit 7,781
- Adult lift ticket: $32
- Lifts: 6
- Trails: 52
- Information: 530 426-3635 or www.donnerskiranch.com
Heavenly - 7
South Tahoe's heavy hitter is the region's largest and highest resort. Great view of lake and proximity to casinos an added plus.
- Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
- Elevation: Base 6,540; summit 10,067
- Adult lift ticket: $70
- Lifts: 30
- Trails: 91
- Information: 775 586-7000 or www.skiheavenly.com
Homewood Mountain Resort - 8
Tough to beat its Lake Tahoe views, which are visible throughout the mountain. Lots of tree skiing.
- Location: Highway 89, six miles south of Tahoe City
- Elevation: Base 6,230; summit 7,880
- Adult lift ticket: To be announced
- Lifts: 8
- Trails: 59
- Information: 530 525-2992 or www.skihomewood.com
Kirkwood - 9
Underrated resort. Challenging terrain and short lift lines a good combination for many.
- Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
- Elevation: Base 7,800; summit 9,800
- Adult lift ticket: $62
- Lifts: 10
- Trails: 65
- Information: 209 258-6000 or www.kirkwood.com
Mount Rose - 10
High-speed lift adds terrain on East Bowl to this improving resort, which has the area's highest base elevation.
- Elevation: Base 7,900; summit 9,700
- Adult lift ticket: $54
- Lifts: 8
- Trails: 60
- Location: Mount Rose Highway in Reno
- Information: 775 849-0704 or www.skirose.com
North Star at Tahoe- 11
New slopeside condos add to family-geared mountain that offers plenty of wide runs for less-skilled skiers and tougher trails for experts and daring boarders.
- Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
- Elevation: Base 6,330; summit 8,610
- Adult lift ticket: To be announced
- Lifts: 16
- Trails: 73
- Information: 775 849-0704 or www.northstarattahoe.com
North Star at Tahoe- 12
Popular resort, less than two hours from Sacramento. Operates excellent children's ski center.
- Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
- Elevation: Base 6,640; summit 8,852
- Adult lift ticket: To be announced
- Lifts: 9
- Trails: 46
- Information: 530 659-7453 or www.sierraattahoe.com
Soda Springs- 13
Perfect for beginning skiers and families seeking a bargain.
- Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
- Elevation: Base 6,700; summit 7,325
- Adult lift ticket: $25
- Lifts: 2
- Trails: 16
- Information: 530 426-3901 or www.skisodasprings.com
Squaw Valley - 14
More slopeside accommodations and other improvements make this North Tahoe resort even more desirable for snowboarders and skiers. Great for thrill-seeking experts.
- Location: Highway 89, six miles from Tahoe City
- Elevation: Base 6,200; summit 9,050
- Adult lift ticket: $65 night $20
- Lifts: 33
- Trails: More than 4,000 acres of skiable terrain
- Information: 530 583-6985 or www.squaw.com
Sugar Bowl - 15
Rich in history, this former small resort continues to expand. Reducing the lift-ticket price should draw more crowds.
- Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
- Elevation: Base 6,883; summit 8,383
- Adult lift ticket: $46
- Lifts: 11
- Trails: 84
- Information: 530 426-9000 or www.sugarbowl.com
Tahoe Donner - 16
Definitely a beginner-friendly resort. The mountain is small, but so are the crowds.
- Location: Highway 89, Northwoods Boulevard
- Elevation: Base 6,200; summit 8,000
- Adult lift ticket: $34
- Lifts: 3
- Trails: 14
- Information: 530 587-9444 or www.tahoedonner.com
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