| Lake Tahoe both Nevada and California is world | | | | packages are usually less expensive in Reno than in |
| renowned for a great mixture of terrains, scenery, | | | | Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose gives the budget conscious |
| resorts, nightlife, and quality of snow. People from all | | | | vacationer a great option! Kirkwood Resort Kirkwood |
| over the world travel to Tahoe every year to | | | | Resort offers the intermediate skier the most options |
| experience skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry | | | | on the more than 65 trails, over 50%. They also offer |
| skiing and shoeing for themselves... Tahoe boasts that | | | | beginning, advanced and expert choices on their 2,300 |
| not many are disappointed. With 7 resorts to chose | | | | acres of skiable terrain. One of the most distinctive |
| from, casino's and gambling on the Nevada side, and | | | | things about the Kirwood Resort is the many unique |
| outlets, shopping and fine dining on the California side, | | | | and interesting classes and tours. They have a |
| South Lake Tahoe, paired with the beautiful scenery in | | | | backcountry guided tour, a snowboarding tour, several |
| absolutely every direction, it is pretty hard for any | | | | different skiing tours, as well as classes and clinics for |
| vacationer to loose. One of the most highly regarded | | | | skiers and boarders of all ages. They have safety |
| resorts is Heavenly Resort who claims to be "Lake | | | | clinics and take avalanche safety and teaching skiers |
| Tahoe's premier winter playground." Heavenly is the | | | | about it very seriously. They also offer several |
| largest resort in California, but is bordering Nevada and | | | | different types of their Kirkwood: Expeditions series |
| Lake Tahoe making the possibilities for fun threefold. | | | | with such tours as the Powder Cat tour or an |
| Heavenly boasts the not only the largest vertical drop | | | | avalanche tour. They also offer Kirkwood: Expedition |
| in California (3,500 feet) but also the owner of Lake | | | | tours geared to children and teens, giving them a |
| Tahoe's tallest summit (10,067). The mountain, at | | | | supervised, educational activity to participate in while |
| Heavenly, has 95 different and diverse trails that cover | | | | their parents are enjoying the runs. The prices for |
| all levels of skiing ability and thrill seeking with access | | | | these tours and classes depend on the length and |
| from their 30 lifts, nine of which are high speed. | | | | complexity of the tour, but start at $100 and go clear |
| Heavenly is also the proud owner of the West Coast's | | | | up to thousands for the overnight expeditions. The |
| most powerful snowmaking system ensuring that | | | | daily lift tickets are $15 for children and seniors to $69 |
| there will always be enough snow, no matter what | | | | for a full day adult. Lodging at Kirkwood can happen |
| Mother Nature has to say! The resort also offers a | | | | on site. They have several different options of small |
| wide array of skiing schools, clinics and services to | | | | studio rooms, to spacious condos with three plus |
| make your day perfect. You can take private or group | | | | bedrooms. Most of the accommodations come with |
| lessons, clinics specifically geared towards women's | | | | TV, VCR, DVD and cable in the room. Many have |
| adventure, or a host of classes specifically aimed at | | | | fireplaces, kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, and feature hot tubs, |
| problem areas. They also have an on site day care, | | | | recreational rooms, on property as well as options for |
| tours, photo and shuttle services, and an area to check | | | | covered parking and covered swimming pools. There |
| your Skis or Snowboard while you enjoy other parts | | | | are 10 different locations to stay at while visiting |
| of the mountain. Heavenly also has great tree runs for | | | | Kirkwood: Meadowstone Lodge, The Lodge at |
| snowboarders and has the reputation for being a very | | | | Kirkwood, Lost Cabin, Snowcrest Lodge, The Mountain |
| boarder friendly resort. There is not lodging on site at | | | | Club, The Sentinels, Kirkwood Towers, Sun Meadows, |
| Heavenly, but they have worked hard to make sure | | | | The Meadows, and Base Camp all offering different |
| that your stay at Lake Tahoe can be the best | | | | price and luxury accomodations. Prices at these |
| vacation ever. With this goal in mind, they have worked | | | | locations depend on time of year and availability, |
| to develop relationships with Hotels, Motels, Condos | | | | viewing options at their website is probably the best |
| and Bed and Breakfasts in the area and have special | | | | option. The Sierra at Tahoe Resort is situated farther |
| "Heavenly" rates when you select a "Preferred | | | | away from the lake than most of the other Tahoe |
| Property." Prices range from $49 to $200+ a night | | | | resorts, and this allows the California skier from San |
| depending on number of rooms and dates of stay. Lift | | | | Francisco or Sacramento a shorter commute. Sierra |
| tickets to Heavenly vary in price depending on length | | | | at Tahoe also prides themselves on being a family |
| and time you will be skiing; however, they offer a | | | | resort and have tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, and |
| discount plans if tickets are purchased online a head of | | | | family tours and lessons to encourage parents to bring |
| time. Prices begin at $106 for the 2007- 2008 and vary | | | | their kids along for the fun. Even the shape of the |
| from there, but not exceeding $158 for a 2 day pass | | | | resort is family friends, the oval shape allows family |
| during the Christmas season. They also have teen and | | | | member of difference skill sects to go on the runs that |
| children lift ticket rates. They also offer lift ticket for | | | | they enjoy, and meet back in the middle easily. There |
| longer stays 7 to 10 days. If looking to enjoy some of | | | | are six parks for everyone to choose from, The Alley, |
| the most unique runs and chutes while visiting Lake | | | | Bashful, Broadway, The Circuit, Smokey, and Upper |
| Tahoe, skiing or snowboarding Heavenly is a must on | | | | Main. Smokey park is probably one of the favorites at |
| your to do list! Ski Heavenly The NorthStar resort at | | | | Sierra at Tahoe, located in the rear, the Smokey area |
| Tahoe is a unique experience in ski resorts. It has a | | | | is designating for racing and training. It has diverse |
| village full of restaurants, stores, ice rink, as well as the | | | | terrain making it fun at high or low speeds and for |
| home of a great run for beginners or for pros to | | | | people of all skill levels. For the adrenaline junkies, |
| warm up on! Along with the Village Run, Northstar has | | | | Bashful Park is the place to be, it features a vertical |
| six other attractions to chose from. Mt. Pluto is one of | | | | pitch all the way down and the ability to hit five jumps |
| their most family friendly areas. It has many well | | | | in a row, there is also a 12 foot wall ride and a line of |
| groomed, moderately pitched runs. For those looking | | | | jibs making this a great place for the advanced to |
| for something just a little harder than Mt Pluto, the | | | | expert skiers. The Broadway is a great place for the |
| Northstar Northwest Territory is perfect. Aimed at | | | | more advanced beginners to moderate skiers to start |
| intermediate skiers and is ideal for refining your | | | | and getting a little bit fancy, it has 10 to 20 feet rails, |
| technical skills, training for harder runs, or racing. The | | | | small jump, tables, and boxes to help them see what |
| Backside is prime skiing for moderate to advanced | | | | the "rush" of skiing is all about! Lift tickets are $65 |
| skiers and offers seven different mile long runs as well | | | | dollars for adults on a one day pass and $68 for |
| as acres of tree skiing. Lookout Mountain is one of | | | | Holidays. They also offer children and senior passes |
| Northstar's local hotspots. Known for its steep inclines | | | | from $16. Sierra at Tahoe also has a "Parent |
| and bump runs is a challenge even for experienced | | | | Perdicatment Tickets" which allow parents to use the |
| skiers. If you are looking for a challenge, this is the | | | | same pass back and forth while one parent stays with |
| place. The Terrain Park is considered one of the "top | | | | the younger kids, the other can go up the lift, then they |
| ten best Terrain parks in North America." It offers all | | | | can switch off. This is a great feature for those skiers |
| sizes and skill levels within its 45 rails, boes, 50 jumps | | | | with small children! One of the drawback to this resort |
| and jibs. There is also a 420 foot Super Pipe for | | | | is there are not any lodging accommodations available, |
| snowboarders to enjoy! Another great feature at | | | | but this could be a great place for a day trip. Sierra |
| Northstar at Tahoe is their X-Country and | | | | Resort Alpine Meadows is proud of their 2,400 acres |
| Snowshoeing area. Over 24 miles of are open for | | | | of patrolled, skiable terrain. It has over 100 runs that |
| snowshoeing, tracking, or skate-skiing in a safe, well | | | | encompass all skill levels. They offer many different |
| groomed environment, away from all the hustle and | | | | skiing and snowboarding classes and not just the |
| bustle of the higher paced runs. If you come to | | | | basics, but private out of bound tours and beginner |
| Northstar as your first skiing experience, you are in | | | | classes that teach using the Direct-To-Parallel program. |
| luck they offer many skiing and snowboarding classes | | | | They also have an on mountain restaurant and snack |
| for adults, children, and women only classes. Lift tickets | | | | bar and an indoor children's play area. Lift tickets to |
| at Northstar vary from $28 to $68 dollars for a single | | | | Alpine are $58 for an adult full day, or $63 for holiday. |
| day pass (children/senior to adult). There are discounts | | | | Child, senior and teen tickets start at $10 through $49. |
| for multi day passes and different pricing schedules for | | | | Alpine Meadows also offers discounts for multiple day |
| holidays. Northstar also has a great selection of lodging | | | | lift packages. Although there are not any lodging |
| from the Northstar Village rooms, to Northstar Condos, | | | | accommodations at Alpine Meadows, they have |
| to Northstar Mountain Homes, and the new Northstar | | | | several package deals with Reno and Tahoe hotels, |
| Village Condo's that vary in price and number of | | | | resorts, and casinos making the options of visiting |
| rooms from 1 room lofts for $139 a night to deluxe | | | | Alpine more accessible. They also have shuttles from |
| housing packages with 6 rooms, 4 bathrooms for | | | | certain hotels and the parking areas. Squaw Valley |
| $1800 a night. All in all, Northstar at Tahoe is centered | | | | Resort Squaw Valley, USA is one of the larges Tahoe |
| around having everything a family needs for a great | | | | resorts having over 4,000 acres of terrain. Over "70% |
| ski vacation. Mt. Rose ski resort boasts Tahoe's | | | | of the mountain's terrain" is for the beginner and |
| highest elevation point at 8,260 feet and being the | | | | moderate skier and/or snowboarder. This is a huge |
| closest to Reno, Nevada, the nearest airport to Lake | | | | amount of space for someone to explore. They have |
| Tahoe. Mt. Rose offers 1,200 acres of powder and | | | | all sorts terrain parks with half pipes, jumps, and rails. |
| the new Chutes has added over 200 acres of steep, | | | | They also have racing services. Squaw Valley offers |
| 1500 feet of vertical drop at 40-55 degrees, for the | | | | classes in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, |
| experienced skiers enjoyment. There are four gates, | | | | night skiing, and everything in between. Having held the |
| or entrances to the Chutes that can be accessed by | | | | 2006 winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, there are also |
| the normal Zephyr lift chair, or by the express Chuter | | | | lots of historical and site seeing to be done. High Camp |
| Chair. Mt. Rose also has a well rounded array of skiing | | | | has an ice rink, a fine dining restaurant, and shops to |
| options, with over 60 runs, beginner and intermediate | | | | explore, not to mention a cable car ride that gets you |
| runs as well as advanced and expert runs. The | | | | there! Squaw also has a swimming lagoon and spa, |
| longest run is two and half miles long. Offering day and | | | | snow tubing, dog sledding rides, and a climbing wall. If |
| half day lift tickets from $68 to $42, Mt. Rose is an | | | | skiing or boarding is not your thing, there are plenty of |
| inexpensive option for those that may be in Reno or | | | | other options when you visit Squaw Valley. The lift |
| Tahoe for other reasons and just have a day to ski. | | | | tickets at Squaw Valley, USA are $73 dollars for an |
| There are not lodging accommodations located on Mt. | | | | adult day pass, however, they offer great mid-week |
| Rose, but the short half hour drive to Reno make the | | | | and multiple day discounts. |
| options of lodging, gambling, night clubs, and | | | | For more information on skiing and snowboarding at |
| entertainment when you are not on the slopes very | | | | lake tahoe visit Heavenly Lake Tahoe Ski Resort. |
| diverse and accessible. Room rates and vacation | | | | |