Homewood

West Shore Tahoe with the best lake views of any resort and a low-key, locals-only atmosphere.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
514m (1,686ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,378m (7,802ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,864m (6,115ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,016cm (400in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,240 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
15%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
35%

Best For

Families

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Homewood's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Homewood sits on the western shore of Lake Tahoe in California's Sierra Nevada, high in the range yet right above the water. The terrain rises from the lakeshore into a forested mid-mountain setting in this continental alpine region.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Reno/Tahoe (RNO), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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