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Alpine Meadows, California USA Ski Resort

This wild yet mild mountain mesmerizes visitors with perfect lingering powder, snow covered pines, seven open bowls, gentle, top-to-bottom cruisers and forested glades. The extensive naturally divided terrain affords skiers picturesque views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras.

Advanced skiers can take advantage of Tahoe's open boundary policy after a big dump and explore backcountry terrain like Big Bend and Sun Bowls. Alpine Meadows ski resort also offers guided backcountry tours useful for those unaccustomed to fresh powder excursions. The more tame can stick to the wide open corduroy stretching across the mountain.

Overall, the mountain creates a family-friendly hospitable atmosphere with challenging terrain and efficient service. The full-service day lodge located right on the mountain offers day care, rentals, a full bar and restaurant. The mountain has grown in popularity recently, causing longer lines and delays getting up to the mountain due to limited parking. Try to get up there during the week to beat the crowds!

Trail Map
Resort Information
Resort Stats
  • Vertical Drop: 1,802 feet
  • Summit: 8,637 feet
  • Base: 6,835 feet
  • Lifts: 14
  • Trails: 100
  • Longest Run: 13,200 feet
  • Permmited:Yes
  • Terrain Park:Yes
  • Half-Pipe:Yes
  • Annual Snowfall: 495 inches
  • Snowmaking: 7%
  • Skiable Area: 2,000 acres
  • Easiest: 25%
  • More Difficult: 40%
  • Most Difficult: 35%
  • Experts Only: 0%
  • X-Country: No
  • Snow tubing:No

Tahoe City CA Weather

    °F
    Wind Chill °F
    Sunny
    Saturday
    Sunny
    73/42
    Sunny
    Sunday
    Sunny
    66/36
    Sunny
    Monday
    Sunny
    67/37
    Sunny
    Tuesday
    Sunny
    63/36

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Shopping

  • Tait's Boardshop
  • Mtn Mikes Sports
  • Surefoot