Reno-Tahoe Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
Sierra Mountains near Reno provides some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the west. The largest concentration of resorts are located in the North Lake Tahoe area.
North Lake Tahoe |
Lifts |
Trails |
Base |
Summit |
Alpine Meadows has 2400 acres and 1,800' vertical |
14 |
100 |
6,835' |
8,635' |
| Boreal Mountain has 380 acres and 500' vertical Easy 30% - Intermediate 55% - Advanced 15% |
10 |
41 |
7,200' |
7,700' |
| Diamond Peak has 650 acres and 1740' vertical Easy 20% - Intermediate 45% - Advanced 35% |
6 |
30 |
6,700' |
8,540' |
| Donner Ski Ranch has 400 acres and 750' vertical Easy 25% - Intermediate 50% - Advanced 25% |
6 |
50 |
7,030' |
7,780' |
| Homewood Mountain has 1,260 acres & 1650' vertical Easy 30% - Intermediate 55% - Advanced 15% |
8 |
59 |
6,230' |
7,880' |
| Mt. Rose has 1,200 acres and 1800' vertical Easy 20% - Intermediate 30% - Advanced 50% |
8 |
60 |
7,900' |
9,700' |
| Norhtstar-at-Tahoe has 2,420 acres & 2280' vertical Easy 25% - Intermediate 50% - Advanced 25% |
17 |
73 |
6,330' |
8,610' |
| Soda Springs has 200 acres and 650' vertical Easy 30% - Intermediate 50% - Advanced 20% |
2 |
16 |
6,700' |
7,360' |
| Squaw Valley has 4,000 acres and 2850' vertical Easy 25% - Intermediate 45% - Advanced 30% |
34 |
177 |
6,200' |
9,050' |
| Sugar Bowl has 1,500 acres and 1500' vertical Easy 20% - Intermediate 40% - Advanced 40% |
12 |
84 |
6,880' |
8,380' |
| Tahoe-Donner has 120 acres and 600' vertical Easy 40% - Intermediate 60% - Advanced 0% |
4 |
14 |
6,750' |
7,350' |
South Lake Tahoe |
Lifts |
Trails |
Base |
Summit |
| Heavenly Valley has 4,800 acres and 3500' vertical Easy 20% - Intermediate 45% - Advanced 35% |
30 |
91 |
6,540' |
10,040' |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe has 2,000 acres and 2210' vertical Easy 25% - Intermediate 50% - Advanced 25% |
12 |
46 |
6,640' |
8,850' |
| Kirkwood has 2,300 acres and 2,000' vertical Easy 15% - Intermediate 50% - Advanced 35% |
12 |
65 |
7,800' |
9,800' |
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are becoming very popular with enthusiasts. Many resorts are adding miles of groomed trails to accommodate this popular recreation. It’s wonderful way to pull away from the crowds and enjoy the outdoors while getting a bit of exercise.
Groomed |
Snowshoe |
Rentals |
Lessons |
Skate Ski |
|
| Camp Richardson Resort | 35 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Granlibakken Resort | Ungroomed |
Ungroomed |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Hope Valley | Ungroomed |
Ungroomed |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Kirkwood XC | 80 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Northstar at Tahoe | 40 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Royal Gorge XC | 308 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Spooner Lake | 20 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Squaw Valley | 18 km |
Shared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tahoe XC | 65 km |
5 km |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tahoe-Donner | 114 km |
9 km |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |