2014 -15 Tahoe Ski Guide

Trevor Clark | Alpine Meadows

Downhill Preview

2014 -15 Downhill Ski Guide

By Jenn Sheridan

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2,400 # of trails

the Pacific Crest North Bowls. The Pacific Crest South Bowls include hike-to terrain accessed off the High T or Sherwood Lift.

Dining adventures

This year, Alpine Meadows is taking the music off the patio and onto the mountain. Every Sunday starting in March, Alpine Meadows will host live bands in some of the most iconic spots on the mountain. From the top peaks to mid-mountain meadows, skiers and riders will enjoy live tunes while shredding their favorite terrain.

Guests may enjoy a moon-lit snowshoe hike from the base to the Swissstyle Chalet for a intimate dinner with Alps-inspired dishes including chicken cordon bleu and apple strudel.

Snowshoe dinners will be offered during peak weekends and holidays.

Barbecue fans will rejoice at the new Stoked Oak Barbeque at Alpine Meadows. The wood-fired open grill will serve regionally produced sausage, tri-tip, pulled pork ribs and vegetable kabobs served with a selection of tangy sauces. n

Rami Hanafi | Boreal Mountain Resort

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systems. A new cooling system was installed to make better use of current resources. These improvements will allow Boreal to continue to operate during the early season and build a solid base that will last through the entire season.

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he low-key sibling to Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows continues to be a locals’ favorite stash. With new dining options, more user-friendly trail designations and guided tours the amenities at Alpine Meadows keep growing to create a wonderful winter experience. A free shuttle and combined lift ticket allows skiers and riders to enjoy the best of both mountains in one day.

Jeff Curtes | Alpine Meadows

100+ Pacific Crest Bowls

Named for the Pacific Crest Trail that traverses the ridgeline across Alpine Meadows, the Pacific Crest Bowls were renamed to better identify some of the best off-piste skiing at Alpine Meadows.

The newly designated areas include intermediate terrain in Wolverine Bowl. More advanced skiers and riders may choose to traverse past Wolverine to Beaver and Estelle Bowls for an off-piste experience in

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Expanded beginner terrain, lessons

A new, 100-foot surface lift was installed to create access to safer and less crowded terrain for first-time skiers and riders. Additionally, a new kid-specific trail winds through trees giving younger skiers and riders an adventurous experience. The Snowsports area has been redesigned to create a comfortable area for beginners to meet and a streamlined rental services process allows a more efficient flow for guests.

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elebrating its 50th anniversary

this season, the staff at Boreal is working hard to continue to improve guest efficiency and ease through convenient sales and lesson kiosks that have been remodeled to reduce time waiting in line and increase time spent on the hill.

Throughout the season, Boreal will

be hosting commemorative giveaways and fun events to celebrate 50 years of riding.

Improved snowmaking

Boreal’s trail crews spent the summer replacing pipes, pumps and valves across the mountain to increase the efficiency of snowmaking

Neff Land Boreal Mountain Resort

terrain parks

Boreal partnered with Neff headwear to create Neff Land. Located off the Dutchman chairlift, this piratethemed park features 30 medium and large features including a life-sized ship mast, cannons and more. n

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Locals’ Lunch

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Spend your lunch on the hill with Diamond Peak’s Locals’ Lunch deal.

For $25, skiers and riders can shred the slopes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday through Friday and enjoy a $10 food voucher good at on-hill restaurants including Tahoe Tacos and Snowflake Lodge.

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655 # of trails

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Pass deals

The Flex pass is the perfect deal for the weekend warrior. Available in 2- to 7-day increments, the Flex pass doesn’t have to be used during consecutive days allowing skiers and riders to save money on tickets.

Additionally, the Flex pass may be transferred between guests.

This season, Diamond Peak partnered with four resorts to offer passholders a chance to explore new mountains with 16 complimentary tickets to Boreal, June Mountain Ski Area, Homewood Mountain Resort and Red Lodge Mountain.

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ahoe’s mountain for kids, Dia mond Peak strives to offer the best family experience. With plenty of beginner runs and a terrain-based learning programs, new skiers and riders will feel confident exploring new areas. More advanced riders enjoy off-piste riding through treed glades and open bowls.

Environmental efforts

Diamond Peak is the first resort in the country to install PistenBulley’s new SNOWsat technology. These GPS-enhanced snow cats create a cartographic image of the slopes, which accurately measures snow depth and ensures the best coverage on runs and aids with snowmaking

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Additionally, passholders receive 50 percent off Woodward Tahoe Core memberships and summer camp programs at Boreal. n

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accuracy, which helps to conserve natural resources.

Diamond Peak also has installed two electric charging stations, which allows guests to charge electric vehicles while hitting the slopes.

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he first resort in Tahoe to allow snowboarding and one of the oldest resorts in the Western U.S., Donner Ski Ranch continues to invite skiers and riders of all abilities to enjoy some of the best views of Donner Lake and beyond.

The Learn to Turn package allows beginner skiers and riders to enjoy a group lesson with equipment rentals and lift tickets.

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Enjoy throwback pricing during Old School Days. After Jan. 1, skiers and riders can enjoy prices from the past every Tuesday to Thursday with $30 adult tickets and $15 child tickets. Add a group lesson for an additional $12 to complete the package. n

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trip off the beaten path,

Granlibakken is the perfect slope for beginner skiers and riders to escape the crowds and enjoy solitude. Affordable lift tickets and group lessons are offered Friday through Monday, and when the legs get tired, Granlibakken’s sled hill offers a way to keep the adrenaline flowing. Guests at Granlibakken receive half off skiing and sledding.

For those who enjoy the uphill as much as the downhill, Granlibakken offers 74 acres of trails to explore by ski or snowshoe. Guests enjoy easy access to Page Meadows and the Tahoe Rim Trail for those who wish to explore Tahoe’s back country. n

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brings the party to skiers and riders.

After a full day of riding, head to Tamarack for the Unbuckle Après Party featuring live DJs, the Heavenly Angels and half-priced drinks with a beautiful alpine lake backdrop.

Heavenly kicks off the 2014 season with Winter Ignite featuring a series of pop-up DJ cat parties, ski film screenings, Unbuckle Après parties and casino-sponsored shows. The festivities all lead up to one special night with Young the Giant headlining the finale. n Courtesy Heavenly Mountain Resort

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traddling the boarder of California and Nevada, Heavenly embraces the combination of adrenalinepumping mountain culture and rowdy nightlife of Stateline’s casino scene.

From progressive terrain parks and rolling glades to hot après parties and booming on-mountain music, Heavenly offers the best of all that South Lake Tahoe has to offer.

High stakes and hot runs

Heavenly’s High Roller terrain parks offer some of the most unique features across the mountain. Drawing some of the best riders in the country, the High Roller Hold ‘Em on April 4 combines a big air competition with a South Lake Tahoe gambling twist. Riders compete for the best trick and the best hand with

a huge jackpot at stake. Spectators enjoy a live DJ, appearances from the Heavenly Angels and a local athlete exhibition.

Après parties

At Heavenly, the party starts on the mountain with the on-snow DJ cat. A custom-built mobile DJ station on a retired grooming machine, the DJ cat

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unused foundation of an old building near the Big Blue View Bar at mid-mountain.

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2,010

Expanded Smart Slope Terrain

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2,510 terrain parks

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hidden gem on the West Shore,

Homewood Mountain Resort offers something for all abilities including wide, open beginner runs near the base area, hidden powder stashes in the trees and multiple terrain parks. Located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the views are unbeatable.

Expanded terrain offerings, new terrain parks and dining options are just a few of the improvements skiers and riders can enjoy this season.

Cat skiing

Homewood Snowcat Adventures debuts this season offering access to 750 acres of back-country skiing and riding on the flanks of Ellis Peak. A Bombardier Snowcat with room for 10 people will transport guests to the 8,740-foot summit where participants will enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness before enjoying descents of up to 1,928 feet.

All-day packages feature small group sizes of up to 10 skiers and riders with guides trained by the North American Ski Training Center. Allday packages are offered for $399.

Foundation Bowl

The Foundation Bowl adds urbanstyle flair to Homewood Mountain Resort. Inspired by a private film shoot by Burton Team Riders, the Foundation Bowl is sculpted in the

Beginning skiers and riders will learn to feel confident on varied terrain with Homewood’s signature Smart Slope sculpted terrain.

Man-made snow berms, gullies and features help skiers learn to carve with proper body position on varied terrain.

Dining makeover

Homewood’s classic ski lodge has a new Southwest flair. The menu features wood-fired South-of-theborder-inspired grilled meats and vegetarian dishes. The Fireplace Pub will celebrate the resorts history with classic photos and history tidbits spanning more than 50 years of skiing and riding on the West Shore. n

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Corey Rich | Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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lessons starting with specialty, skillsbased clinics and women’s clinics to guided cat skiing tours and avalanche certification courses. This season, the program has expanded to include clinics for skiers to learn to tackle the steeps, cornices and bowls, and navigating chutes.

Children can join the fun with the Junior Expedition Team. Last season, many athletes from the team went on to perform at National competitions.

Visiting children may enjoy 3-hour All Star clinics offered daily. n Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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ell off the beaten path,

Kirkwood offers an experience that is worth the drive. Boasting an average annual snowfall of 600� and some of the gnarliest terrain, Kirkwood draws hardcore skiers and riders who seek the lightest snow and adrenaline-pounding runs to its slopes. Despite its reputation for legendary terrain, skiers and riders of all

abilities will find something to enjoy at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Live, streaming weather

This season, Kirkwood launches its live, streaming daily weather reports offering skiers and riders the ability to see snow conditions, weather, road conditions and terrain openings and closures from any desktop, tablet or

mobile device. Each weather report will be a 5-minute clip using GoPro cameras to give consumers the most accurate conditions based data available. Check it out at news.livestream. com.kirkwoodmtn.

Expedition: Kirkwood

Expedition: Kirkwood continues to offer some of the most unique

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region with dynamic ticket pricing.

The cost varies according to open terrain and peak skiing and riding dates.

Purchase tickets online to find the best deals in advance. On Tuesdays, skiers and riders receive two tickets for the price of one. Women may ski for $29 on Ladies Day Thursday. n

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erched high above Lake Tahoe,

Mt. Rose boasts the highest base elevation in Lake Tahoe at 8,260 feet. With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Reno and the Carson Valley and plenty of varied terrain for all skiers and riders, Mt. Rose is a mustski location. This season marks the resorts 50th anniversary.

Beginner Passes

This season, Mt. Rose offers the Dip your Toes in the Snow pass, which gives beginning skiers and riders the opportunity to learn the sport with access to green lifts and unlimited equipment rentals and lessons including one private lesson through Dec. 19. After Dec. 19, the pass

may be upgraded to a Move up the Mountain Pass, which offers access to all lifts starting Feb. 17, unlimited group lessons, two private lessons and a season-long equipment lease.

Ticket deals

Mt. Rose offers some of the most affordable daily ticket rates in the

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3,170 # of trails

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2,280 terrain parks

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uxurious accommodations and fine dining combined with perfectly groomed runs and carefully sculpted terrain parks makes Northstar a favorite winter destination for skiers and riders of all abilities. Throw in family friendly après including ice skating, movies and crafting to make Northstar a choice spot for a the holidays. The Northern Lights festival begins the day after Thanksgiving with a tree lighting ceremony with sleigh rides, s’mores and holiday music.

features that teach proper body positioning.

Skiers and riders looking to jump into freestyle terrain can check out the Burton Progression Park. Each feature is a smaller version of larger terrain features with gentle landings that offer a less intimidating learning experience.

The Stash is known for terrain designed by natural materials such as tree jibs, and road jumps. The Stash is one of six all-natural terrain parks developed by Jake Burton, the Burton team and Snow Park Technologies.

Multi-level groups of skiers and riders should head to Moonshine for

an exciting mix of features of all sizes and difficulties.

Epicurean adventures

This season, the resort offers the opportunity to sample carefully crafted meals made from Californiasourced ingredients and paired with craft beers and distilled spirits.

The meals take place in Northstar’s Zephyr Lodge. Proceeds from each Mountain Table dinners benefit a different North Lake Tahoe nonprofit.

The first Masters of Cuisine and Wine brings top chefs, winemakers and spirit distillers to Northstar for an broad array of pairings. n Aaron Rosen | Northstar California

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It continues on Dec. 12 with a brewmaster’s dinner and concludes the following day with a torchlight parade and fireworks.

Parks and Pipes

Northstar’s progressive terrain parks are carefully designed by Snow Park Technologies to guide riders through introductory jumps and jibs to features designed for the resort’s professional athletes. The Ripperoo Riglet Park is designed to introduce younger children to the sport through

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terrain, carefully crafted terrain parks, and plenty of kid-friendly terrain Sierra-at-Tahoe offers something for the entire family. Onmountain day care gives mom and dad the opportunity to take a few run in the trees or through Huckleberry Canyon. And, the new Solstice Plaza features a outdoor patio with new retails shops and the Solstice Eatery and Corkscrew Bar. The Plaza is where skiers and riders can meet for free concerts during sunny spring days.

Nathan Vetter | Sierra-at-Tahoe

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2,212 terrain parks

6 Kids adventure zones

Kids learn to explore rollers, mini jumps and banked turns while explore four themed adventure zones across the mountain. Learn about

local history while shredding through a mineshaft full of gold or galloping along the Pony Express. Teepee Town winds through the trees where kids find Native American teepees and artifacts. Children can experience each adventure zone during Wild Mountain Lessons. Kids’ trail

maps are available online for kids and parents who would like to discover the parks on their own.

Interactive mountain tours

Learn about the geology and history of the Tahoe Basin while exploring the slopes at Sierra-at-Tahoe.

Intermediate skiers and riders will discover the resort’s old growth Red Fir trees, hear the tale of Snowshoe Thompson and learn about the Pony Express among other tidbits in the area. Tours are free with a valid season pass or lift ticket. Meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. n

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Studio KYK | Soda Springs

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elebrating its 70th anniversary,

Soda Springs was once home to leather boots and wooden skis.

While much has changed since then, Soda Springs still offers the same small resort feeling making it a family friendly destination.

Affordable lesson packages are offered to first timers of all ages in a non-intimidating environment.

The Planet Kids moving carpet offers a separate learning area for younger skiers and riders.

In addition to skiing and riding for all levels, Soda Springs boast a family friendly fun center. Kids drop in at Tube Town, which features a 390-foot moving carpet that brings riders to the top of up 20 tubing lanes. The Super Tuber cross features bumps, rollers and banked turns for an exhilarating ride. Kids ages 6 to 12 can take a spin on mini snowmobiles after a day on the hill. n

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Matt Palmer | Squaw Valley

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n the fourth year of a $70-million project, Squaw Valley continues to expand its offerings both on and off the hill. And, the big news this year is the addition of nearly 100 acres of new glade skiing terrain in the Red Dog region featuring Red Dog Glades, Paris Glades and Heidi’s Glades.

The Wanderlust Yoga Studio continues to expand program offerings including a Mountain to Mat, which combines a guided ski day with a restorative yoga class and mini spa treatment in the afternoon. The Teacher Tykes program has evolved to include kids ages 3 to 6 and in-

corporates topics like chairlift safety while making skiing and riding fun and easy to learn. New this season, children ages 3 to 13 who take five lessons at Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows will get a 6th lesson free.

Google Glass App

Squaw Valley has launched the ski industry’s first app for Google Glass.

The app will allow users to view which trails and lifts are open and closed with additional plans in the works.

The North Face Mountain Guides Explore the hidden stashes of

Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows with the resort’s most experienced guides. Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders experience secret stashes while enjoying VIP lift line access and a complimentary ThermoBall jackets from The North Face.

Blues and Brews

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe brings three days of bluegrass and craft brews to Squaw Valley from March 20 to 22.

Inspired by WonderGrass Colorado, this festival features headliners such as Trampled by Turtles and Greensky Bluegrass along with Tahoe locals

This season, Squaw Valley will host its first World Cup event since 1969 from March 4 to 8. Top athletes from around the world including Squaw Valley local and Olympian Snowboardcross racer Nate Holland will race head-to-head down a banked course of jumps, bumps and berms. The event will count toward the overall standing for the World Championship Title. n Scott Sady | Squaw Valley

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Dead Winter Carpenters (see Entertainment in this issue for the complete line up). Enjoy long, sunny days on the hill followed by cold nights and great music.

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Grant Barta | Sugar Bowl

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Cath Howard | Sugar Bowl

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ugar Bowl celebrates 75 years on Donner Summit this season with a series of events lined up throughout the season. To wash it down, the resort is offering a 75th anniversary signature Pale Ale brewed for Sugar Bowl’s celebrations. A live music series and CORE pass member appreciation days are just a couple things planned for the season. The celebration culminates in February with an anniversary celebration featuring live music, swag giveaways, raffle prizes and more.

The Rahlves Banzai tour returns with two stops at Kirkwood and Alpine Meadows before the grand finale in Silver Belt gully at Sugar Bowl.

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Flowing terrain parks

Sugar Bowl will take a different

approach to its terrain parks this season. Taking notes from the surf and skate scene, the redesigned parks will feature more flowing terrain with a mix of small and large features that allow riders of different abilities to enjoy riding together.

Backcountry Adventure Center

Sugar Bowl and Alpine Skills International offer a back-country ski program that starts at the base of the resort. Featuring some of the most experienced guides in the area, participants will explore terrain right outside the resort’s boundaries and beyond. Both day trips and overnight excursions are offered. Additionally, avalanche awareness and certification classes are offered. n

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ahoe Donner remains one of the best places for first-time skiers and boarders with a committed learning program for kids as young as 3. Children can improve his or her mountain skills with recreational ski and snowboard teams. Tahoe Donner also has a competitive race team for kids interested in skiing gates.

This season, Tahoe Donner introduces a new run, Leary’s Laugh, in honor of a Tahoe Donner employee who died last season. The run takes skiers and riders on a meandering adventure through the trees.

Deals

Midweek pricing makes Tahoe Donner’s already affordable prices unbeatable. Every Tuesday, parents of children ages 13 and younger receive a complimentary all-day lift ticket during non-holiday periods.

Fans of Tahoe Donner’s Facebook page are eligible for special deals during Wacky Wednesdays. Throwback Thursdays mean prices from the past with $13 lift tickets for children and $23 tickets for adults. North Lake Tahoe, Reno and Truckee locals receive throwback pricing Tuesdays through Thursdays with a valid ID. n

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Activities

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Call ahead for pricing & schedule.

TRUCKEE

ALPINE MEADOWS (530) 581-8374 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets also good at Squaw Valley.

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All tickets good until 9 p.m. 2 pipes.

College students & military Friday $15 non-holiday.

Take 3, Ride Free.

DIAMOND PEAK (775) 831-1177 | diamondpeak.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Tracks Feb.-April.

Police & fire tickets $54 midweek non-holiday. $25 Locals’ Lunch ticket 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., non-holiday.

Base 6,385’ Vertical 1,802’

Base 7,200’ Vertical 500’

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

MILITARY DISCOUNTS

TERRAIN

NIGHT SKIING

SKIABLE ACRES

TERRAIN PARKS

*Ski areas open depending on conditions.

ELEVATION

SHUTTLE BUS

THE RESORTS

CHILD CARE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

SLEDDING & TUBING Novice 25% 2,400

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BLACKWOOD CANYON (530) 543-2600

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Snowplay area off Hwy. 89, 3 miles south of Tahoe City.

Bring equipment. USFS permit required.*

Advanced 35%

Novice 30% 480

BOREAL (530) 426-3666 | rideboreal.com

ADVENTURE

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Tubing lanes and a moving carpet. No personal sleds.

All ages.

APEX BUNGY

(530) 563-8055 | northstarcalifornia.com Bungy Trampoline for all ages in Village at Northstar. TART

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com

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A safe, jumping adventure on trampolines connected to a bungee system in the Village at Squaw. All ages. Weekends & holidays. TART

GRANLIBAKKEN (530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com Fri.-Sun. & holidays only. Snow play area $14 includes saucer, open daily. Warming hut open daily.

HEAVENLY (775) 586-7000 #1 | skiheavenly.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. weekends Park clinics & Women’s clinics. Sledding, tubing, crosscountry and snow bikes available.

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT (530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial-A-Ride free on West Shore (530) 525-2922. Snowskates OK. $5 off for riding TART.

KIRKWOOD (877) 547-5966 | kirkwood.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Skier/Boarder X, Rip Curl Playground, cross-country ski, tube, dog sled, SnowCat tours. Zip canopy tour: zip lines, suspension bridges.

MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE (775) 849-0704 | (800) 754-7673 | skirose.com 9 a.m -4 p.m.; Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 a.m.

Online: 2-for-1 Tuesdays, $29 Ladies Thursdays.

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-1330 | northstarcalifornia.com 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 22-foot super-pipe. Daily ski and snowboard lessons. Tubing lanes and lift.

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE (530) 659-7475 | sierraattahoe.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. weekends & peak times 17’ Zaugg Superpipe. Vertical Plus, tubing, snowshoe trails, kids adventure zones.

SODA SPRINGS (530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. & holidays Snow tubing 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily; all ages $25. Mini Snowmobiles for ages 6-12; $10 for 10 laps.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 583-6955 | squawalpine.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dawn Patrol 7:40 a.m. access Sat. until March 22. $12-$29 (plus ticket).

SUGAR BOWL (530) 426-1111 | sugarbowl.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CORE Daily Pass. Backcountry Adventure Center.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL (530) 587-9444 #2 | tahoedonner.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deals for 2-day consecutive & 3 of 4 days.

Wacky deals on Facebook & Twitter Wed., Throwback Thurs. $13-$23. Locals $13-$23 Tues.-Thurs.

Base 6,200’ Vertical 300’ Base 6,540’ CA 7,200’ NV Vertical 3,500’ Base 6,230’ Vertical 2,510’

Base 7,800’ Vertical 2,000’

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Treeetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken with zip lines, bridges & platforms. All levels. Ages 5+. Weekends & holidays.

Snow play area with sled rentals or bring your own sled (no metal edges). TART

Base 6,750’ Vertical 600’

Enjoy dog sled tours for all ages through Squaw Meadow with Wilderness Adventures. Open as conditions permit.

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NORTHSTAR

(530) 562-3689 | northstarcalifornia.com

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

(530) 583-6300 | squawcreek.com

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Experience ice skating at this outdoor rink.

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 403-0206 | squaw.com Olympic Ice Pavilion at High Camp. Hockey or figure skating rentals. TART

Novice 12% 2,300

Intermediate 20%

TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Expert 30%

At Truckee River Regional Park with snack bar, skate rentals, broomball leagues, ice dancing & hockey lessons. Skate rentals & season passes available. TART

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25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

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End of National Avenue off Hwy 28. Rentals available. TART

SODA SPRINGS

(530) 426-3901 | skisodasprings.com Tube Town (42” tall+) and Planet Kids for children 8 years and younger (less than 42” tall) with a carousel, skis/snowboards, 390’ moving carpet, coaches, sleigh rides & tubes.

Ages 6-12 can try the mini snowmobiles on a circular track.

No personal tubes/saucers.

SPOONER LAKE (775) 831-0494 State park open for general snow play. Bring equipment.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK (530) 583-1516 | wintersportspark.com Sledding rentals at Club House.

TAHOE DONNER

(530) 587-9437 | tahoedonner.com At Trout Creek Recreation Center. No personal sleds.

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Reopens in spring. TART

SLEIGH RIDES

TRUCKEE

(530) 580-8439 | squaw.com

25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swims training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

Intermediate 45%

(530) 546-0605 | northtahoeparks.com

Gentle slope on Highway 89 South, one-eighth mile south of the wye. Bring equipment.

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Novice 25%

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

TAHOE CITY

PUBLIC POOLS

(800) 403-0206 | squaw.com

200

Tubing at Mid-Mountain above Gondola. Must be at least 42” tall. TART

Tubing, mini snowmobiles for ages 6-12 on groomed, oval track. Tubing ages 3+ on three lanes and covered magic carpet. TART

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Novice 30%

(530) 562-2013 | northstarcalifornia.com

Mississippi-style boats cruises departing from South Lake Tahoe.

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com Novice 25%

NORTHSTAR

SQUAW VALLEY (530) 452-4511 | squaw.com

INCLINE VILLAGE

Advanced 27%

INCLINE VILLAGE Snow Play Area on Fairway Blvd., next to the Chateau, on the driving range. Bring your own equipment.

“M.S. Dixie II”/”Tahoe Queen” (530) 543-6191 | zephyrcove.com

Novice 13%

Machine-groomed snow play area; no tubes or toboggans allowed. All ages.

Near the Mount Rose summit, enjoy sledding in Tahoe Meadows off Highway 431. Bring equipment.

9,000-square-foot skating rink. Free access, skate rentals.

TART

Novice 15%

GRANLIBAKKEN

MOUNT ROSE

ICE SKATING

3,170

Base 6,883’ Vertical 1,500’

(530) 550-8133 | dogsledadventure.com

Intermediate 40%

(530) 525-2900 | skihomewood.com

(530) 581-7533 | granlibakken.com

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK

Novice 25% 10

Base 6,330’ Vertical 2,280’

Base 6,200’ Vertical 2,850’

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DOG SLED TOURS

1,200+

Base 6,700’ Vertical 650’

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South side of I-80, Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Bring equipment. USFS permit. $5 daily, $25 season pass.*

HOMEWOOD

Advanced 25%

Base 8,260’ Vertical 1,440’

Base 6,640’ Vertical 2,212’

Intermediate 50%

Reno

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tubing hill. Midweek discounts, non-holiday.

Novice 25%

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Squaw Meadow.

SAND HARBOR

(775) 588-2953 | sleighride.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Sand Harbor State Park.

Sat. & Sun.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 831-4212 | highaltitudefit.net High Altitude Fitness features a 32’ indoor simulated rock wall. TART

Novice 17% 1,650

Intermediate 45% Advanced 38%

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Truckee

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

Base 7,031’ Vertical 750’

DONNER SUMMIT (530) 587-3558

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

(530) 581-7563 | northtahoeadventures.com

DONNER SKI RANCH

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com Magic Carpet area with lanes. Ages 3+.

SKY JUMP Base 6,700’ Vertical 1,840’

DONNER SKI RANCH

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-7673 | squawadventure.com Headwall Climbing Wall at Squaw Valley offers a 30’ indoor, simulated rock wall and 45’ outside climbing wall with 8-10 ropes and 25 routes. All ages. TART

Novice 40% 120

Intermediate 60% Advanced 0%

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*All activities are weather dependent.

Sno-park permits ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks or find locations at (916) 324-1222.