Sierra-at-Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe local favorite known for tree skiing, big snowfall, and a long history of producing pro freestylers.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
640m (2,100ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,697m (8,848ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,057m (6,749ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,118cm (440in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
46
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
2,049 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
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Sierra-at-Tahoe sits in California's Sierra Nevada, just south of Lake Tahoe near the state line with Nevada. This is high-country terrain with a maritime snowpack, set among thick conifer forests on the southwest side of the lake basin.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Reno/Tahoe (RNO), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Reno/Tahoe (RNO)2 hoursDirections
- Sacramento (SMF)2 hoursDirections
- San Francisco (SFO)3.5 hoursDirections
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