Resorts Sierra-at-Tahoe
Area Profile
Since its inception in 1946, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has grown into its role as one of Lake Tahoe's largest resort areas. Ten chairlifts, including three express quads, serve its 2,000 skiable acres. The area was acquired by Booth Creek Ski Holdings in 1996.
A partnership with Burton Snowboards led to introduction of the Progression Park, an easygoing park experience for beginners. Chairlift rides available for non-skiers.Lodging Profile
Two hundred and fifty lodges and motels nearby. Tahoe Valley campground not far from area, transportation available daily between Stateline.
Services Profile
Ski shops, rentals, free shuttle service. Childcare for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Barton Memorial Hospital 15 miles away. Ski rental and repair available at main lodge. Cross country rental and repair available nearby. Ski school available for all abilities. Children's snow school for ages 4-6.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country, touring, horse drawn sleighs, mountaineering, movie theaters, snowmobiling, swimming, tobogganing and snowskate park. The resort has a telemark and backcountry center with Nordic ski and snowshoe rentals, instruction, and guided tours.
Snowboarding Profile
Extensive snowboarding. Six terrain parks, a 17 foot Super Pipe, a boardercross track, two halfpipes, and even more rails.
Cross Country Profile
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Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 8852 FT Bottom: 7300 FT Vertical Drop: 2212 FT Skiable Terrain: 2000 acres Number of Runs: 46 Snow Making: 200 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 3 Capacity: 14920 |
Beginner Runs: 25% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 15% Expert Runs: 10% Average Snowfall: 480 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 160 Year Open: 1953 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Sierra-at-Tahoe | |
Contact Information
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Address:1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Twin Bridges, CA, 95735Phone: (530) 659-7453
Email: sierra@boothcreek.com
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