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The Ski Resort of Sierra

Sierra

Everyone should experience the magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and desolation wilderness from 8,852 feet (2,655 m). At Sierra you can do just that. but sierra is also known for its fine tree skiing, good value, and weather-protected season. With an average annual snowfall of 420 inches (1,067 cm) you’re virtually guaranteed a good season any year.
 
Sierra-at-Tahoe has been operating since 1947, when it was just a modest ski hill. Today it has matured into one of Lake Tahoe's best ski areas, sharing a lift pass with Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar-at-Tahoe, and Squaw Valley. Most visitors to Sierra stay in South Lake Tahoe, 12 miles (19 km) by road, and other towns surrounding Lake Tahoe. There’s no lodgings at the Base Lodge at Sierra, which is just a day lodge with restaurants and a daycare facility. In 2003 an additional access road improved the arrival and departure for cars and shuttle buses, and there’s a new “Preferred Parking” area right next to the slopes, which will provide a much shorter walk to the car at the end of a day’s hard work. Enhanced snowmaking capabilities have been added to the Superpipe, enabling Sierra to open its pipe earlier in the season than most other resorts.

Sierra, CA at a glance
 

On the mountain

Ski area

Sierra offers varied terrain for all levels of skiers and riders around its 2,000 acres (809 ha). more...

 

Lift system

There are 12 lifts operating 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on weekends and holidays, and from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on weekdays. more...

 

Ski schools & guiding

From private instruction and group lessons to multiday retreats and free clinics for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders, Sierra has a lesson plan for everyone. more...

 

Beginner

Sierra is one of the few resorts with a beginner trail that leads from the summit to the base of the mountain. more...

 

Intermediate

Half the trails at Sierra are blues, for intermediate skiers and riders. more...

 

Advanced

With 25 percent of the mountain as black diamond trails, advanced skiers have a good choice of skiing and riding. more...

 

Boarding & freestyle

There are five terrain parks at Sierra, catering to all ability levels of skier and snowboarder, and each has a sound system, making them popular places to just hang out. more...

 

Mountain restaurants

Sierra is consistently recognized for having good food at reasonable prices. more...

 

Ski Map

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Off the mountain

Village

There is no real village atmosphere at Sierra. more...

 

Accommodation

In South Lake Tahoe, there are more than 20,000 rooms available, ranging in style from elegant to simple comfort. You can easily get from your accommodation to the slopes with the free shuttle bus service, the Tahoe Casino Express. more...

 

Après-ski

The Sierra pub is your only option for immdiate apres ski. more...

 

Other activities

Tubing, snowshoeing, and snowtoys are all fun alternatives to skiing and snowboarding.
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Getting there

Sierra-at-Tahoe is located 12 miles (19 km) from South Lake Tahoe, in California, off U.S. Highway 50. more...

 

 

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Sierra facts

Ski Area

Base6,640 ft
2,024 m
Summit8,852 ft
2,698 m
Elevation2,212 ft
674 m
Area size2,000 a
809 ha

 

Trails/runs

Number of trails46
Advanced25 %
Intermediate50 %
Beginner25 %

 

Lifts

Surface lifts1

 

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