Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Guide
Lake Tahoe, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 259km |
| Highest Lift | 3,080m |
| Lowest Lift | 1,990m |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
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Lake Tahoe
The American ski resort of Lake Tahoe is at an altitude of 1,990m, with 259km of marked runs.
Summary
Lake Tahoe is one of the larger Ski Resorts in United States and has direct access to 259km of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 3,080m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Lake Tahoe offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Lake Tahoe offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Lake Tahoe.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Lake Tahoe?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Lake Tahoe.
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Ski Area Stats
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 259km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 100km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Altitudes
Lake Tahoe Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,080m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,990m |
| Max Vertical | 1,090m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers |
Location and Map
Where is Lake Tahoe?
This ski resort is in Placer, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lake Tahoe is Reno Tahoe, 71 minutes drive away.
Sacramento airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 29 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Lake Tahoe open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Lake Tahoe, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Tourist Office Website for the latest.
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