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Lake Tahoe, California |
Featuring more than 20 ski areas surrounding the largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe combines breath-taking scenery in one of the most beautiful settings in the American West. With such a wide choice of ski areas, one can ski a different mountain each day. Along the north shore, there is Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar at Tahoe, while on the south shore is Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood. Lake Tahoe lies in the Sierra Mountain Range and is located 200 mi/ 322 km from San Francisco and 58 mi/93 km southwest from Reno, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is 2/3 in California and 1/3 in the State of Nevada. South Lake Tahoe, including the State Line area has a permanent, year-round population of 34,000, and the Nevada shore hosts six 24-hour casinos. Weather in the Sierra Mountains can be unpredictable. At lake level, the annual snowfall averages 125 in/ 318 cm per year, and at alpine skiing elevations, the snowfall averages 300/762 to 500 in/1,270 cm each year. Easy access is available with rental car, shuttle service or limousine from the Reno or Sacramento International Airports.
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| Heavenly |
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Right in the path of huge storms from the Gulf of Alaska, Heavenly receives several feet/meters of light, dry powder in a single day, collecting more annual inches/cm than Colorado or Utah. It has one of the nation’s largest snowmaking systems, capable of covering 70% of the trails. A lot of sunshine and blue skies, 274 days a year, keep the average winter temperatures in the 30° F / 0° C during the day and the 20° F/-5° C at night. Heavenly is about an hour’s drive from Reno, Nevada and two hours from Sacramento, California. International connecting flights are available through Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and others. South Lake Tahoe offers a wide range of accommodations for every budget. www.skiheavenly.com |
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| Ski Area Information & Facts: |
| Operating Season |
November - May |
| Skiable Terrain |
4,800 acres |
| Summit Elevation |
10,067 ft/3,068 m |
| Base Elevation |
6,540 ft/1,993 m |
| Vertical Drop |
3,500 ft/1,067 m |
| Total Lifts |
30 Lifts, 1 Tram, 1 Gondola |
| Longest Run |
5.5 mi/8.8 km |
| Trail Terrain: |
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Beginner |
20% |
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Intermediate |
45% |
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Expert |
35% |
| Average Snowfall |
360 in/914 cm |
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Village at base of Mountain
Town of South Lake Tahoe
Ski and Snowboard Rental
Ski School, Adventure Programs
Casinos and Entertainment on Nevada State Line
Hot Springs, Snowmobiling, Sleigh Rides
Lake Cruise
Free Shuttle Service to South Lake Tahoe
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| Squaw Valley |
Squaw Valley, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, is ideally situated 42 mi/68 km west of Reno, Nevada and 100 mi/161 km east of Sacramento, California. First-time guests to Squaw Valley often ask “where are all the trails”? Squaw Valley’s terrain is predominantly wide-open bowls. A first-time guest should ride the cable car or “Funitel” to the upper mountain and explore at one’s own pace. Squaw Valley’s world-class ski terrain parks and half pipes provide a vast and exciting play area for all ages and abilities. Only at Squaw Valley can one find “High Camp”, where other activities are available: ice-skating, snow-tubing, swimming, special dining and après ski! The Resort at Squaw Creek is all inclusive: exclusive on-property chair lift accessing Squaw Valley; favorite restaurants; exclusive boutique shopping; swimming pools; indoor/outdoor hot tubs; a luxury spa and full-service salons; complete health and fitness center; and a special fully-supervised children’s program. Squaw Valley is easily accessible with car rental, limousine or shuttle services. www.squaw.com
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| Ski Area Information & Facts: |
| Operating Season |
November - May |
| Skiable Terrain |
4,000 acres |
| Six Mountain Peaks |
16 Open Bowls |
| Summit Elevation |
Squaw Peak – 8,900 ft/2,713 m |
| Vertical Drop |
2,850 ft/869 m |
| Total Lifts |
34 Lifts, 1 Cable Car, 1 Gondola |
| Longest Run |
3.2 mi/8.2 km |
| Trail Terrain: |
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Beginner |
25% |
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Intermediate |
45% |
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Expert |
30% |
| Average Snowfall |
450 in/1,143 cm |
| Resort Services: |
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Village at Base of Mountain
Ski and Snowboard Rentals
Ski School, Children’s Programs
Ice Skating, Snow-Tubing
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