Top 10 Ski & Snowboard Areas in North Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe

July 3, 2021 Mollie Coke

Discover the best top things to do in North Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe including Sugar Bowl Resort, Tahoe Donner, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Squaw Valley Ropes Course, Alpine Meadows, Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area, Diamond Peak Ski & Snowboard School, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, Squaw Valley Ski Area, Soda Springs.
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1. Sugar Bowl Resort

629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724 +1 530-426-9000 [email protected] http://www.sugarbowl.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 76 reviews

Sugar Bowl Resort

For passionate skiing families and adventure enthusiasts alike, Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge offers an extraordinary mountain resort experience with four great peaks, endless cross country trails, a world-class ski team and academy, and a magical snowbound village.

Reviewed By kdgrover74 - Lafayette, United States

We had the most amazing Spring skiing experience last week at Sugar Bowl. From the lesson check-in at 8 am by Alex to our wonderful patient instructors, Tom and Robbie-we felt cared for and safe. We had a great day skiing the slopes after our review lessons and it was just blissful. We had a couple of falls but the rescue team was there within seconds to check that we were ok (probably shouldn't have gone down that Blue on my third run of the icy day!) Thank you for making our ski day so great and easy to navigate for people who don't ski a ton!

2. Tahoe Donner

11509 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161-6000 +1 530-587-9400 http://www.tahoedonner.com/
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Tahoe Donner

Former Olympian biathlete Glenn Jobe designed this cross-country resort to be serene and sociable. In the summer, it features an equestrian center with pony rides, wagon rides and trail rides.

Reviewed By dmed2013 - Los Altos, United States

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is our favorite. We try to go every winter. It has good rental equipment and a large variety of trails, from beginner to expert level. They also offer ski lessons.

3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort

1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451-9204 +1 775-832-1177 [email protected] http://www.diamondpeak.com
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 287 reviews

Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Diamond Peak is a community-owned resort with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe; miles of welcoming, uncrowded runs; easy access from the parking lot to the slopes; a dedicated Child Ski Center for the littlest skiers and snowboarders; and a great Ski & Ride Center for older skiers/riders. All of this and affordable lift ticket and season pass prices makes Diamond Peak Tahoe’s best value, year after year.

Reviewed By elaineb312 - Salem, United States

We had a great experience with two children ages 6 and 9 and one adult. All had never skied downhill before. Took lessons in the morning and skied the rest of the day for 3 days. Nice choice of slopes. Very well organized parking, check in, and equipment rental.

4. Squaw Valley Ropes Course

1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, CA Located across the parking lot from the Olympic Village Inn, Olympic Valley, CA +1 530-581-7563 https://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/lake-tahoe-ropes-course
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Squaw Valley Ropes Course

In 1998, this ski area began offering challenge courses to strengthen teamwork, confidence and trust for individuals, business groups and college students.

5. Alpine Meadows

2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96146-9854 +1 800-403-0206 http://www.skialpine.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 151 reviews

Alpine Meadows

Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders will most enjoy this resort, known for its especially long season.

Reviewed By Kaydfw888 - Dallas, United States

Beautiful ski area. Designed for the more advanced skier - lots of blues and black runs. Only 2-3 green runs. This is not a large resort - much smaller than neighboring Squaw Valley but really nice. We enjoyed our day here a lot. Great views of Lake Tahoe from the top of the Lakeview lift.

6. Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-583-4242 [email protected] http://granlibakken.com/ski-board-sled-hill/
Excellent
65%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

The area's oldest ski resort is a perfect choice for families with children and beginners looking to learn to ski or snowboard, in a low-pressure, intimate setting. Our ski rental shop offers ski, snowboard, x-country ski and snowshoe rentals. All sledding tickets must be purchased online, and include the use of a sledding saucer. Sledding sessions last 90 minutes, with 30 minutes between sessions to clear the hill. The time blocks are 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. All sledding tickets must be purchased online. Kids under the age of 3 sled for free. Lodging guests receive 50% off of sledding and ski lift tickets. X-country and snowshoe trails lead off of the base of the ski hill to beautiful Paige Meadows.

Reviewed By Lovef1906 - San Jose, United States

My family and I were on vacation in Kings Beach and we went to Granlibakken for Ski lessons for the girls (5 & 8) and sledding. Granlibakken is relatively small with one ski run, 2 hills for sledding, and a snow play area. Since it was Covid times they were limiting the number of people so it was important to make reservations for any of the activities in advance. They do a great job with sending reminder e-mails in advance with everything you need to know. Also it is important to arrive at least 45 minutes to 1 hour early for lessons so that you can get fitted with all the necessary gear. The ski instructor for the girls (JB) was awesome. He was enthusiastic and kept the kids motivated to continue even when they got a little tired. By the end of the day, they were both proud of themselves for all they had accomplished. The ski lessons here were also MUCH less expensive than the surrounding ski resorts. The sledding was a blast for the family. There is a kiddie hill and a longer steeper hill. We ended up sledding for 2 days because we had so much fun. I highly recommend it as a great place for kids lessons and sledding.

7. Diamond Peak Ski & Snowboard School

1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451-9204 +1 775-832-1177 [email protected] http://www.diamondpeak.com/lessons-rentals
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Diamond Peak Ski & Snowboard School

Professional instructors, low student to instructor ratio, gentle slopes, and a friendly environment provide an ideal place to learn how to ski or snowboard at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Group lessons and private lessons are available for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. The Diamond Peak Child Ski Center offers group and private ski lessons and private snowboard lessons for children 4-6 years old. 3 year olds are accepted in private ski or snowboard lessons only. The Diamond Peak Ski & Snowboard School offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons for ages 7+.

Reviewed By nodsandbecks - Incline Village, United States

A wonderful family friendly ski spot. Great private, semi private and group lessons. Amazing views of the Lake!

8. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161-7094 +1 530-587-9444 [email protected] http://www.tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski/
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

Reviewed By kevintX5567ZD - London, United Kingdom

We drove from San Jose to Tahoe Donner for a short ski trip. We throughly enjoyed it. The slopes were amazing and staff at the hire centre we very helpful and informative, knowledgeable and friendly. Great service

9. Squaw Valley Ski Area

Excellent
50%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 599 reviews

Squaw Valley Ski Area

Voted at North America's best ski resort for three years in a row and host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the Squaw Valley legacy has maintained a vibrant ski culture and mountain energy that spans from village to peak. Its spirit of outdoor adventure is reflected by the views of Lake Tahoe’s translucent waters, and its inspiration is carved into the slopes of the Sierra mountains. Beginners will find forgiving learning zones set among dramatic alpine scenery, while varied trails, bowls, and chutes mean that advanced skiers and snowboarders will never outgrow Squaw’s progressive terrain. With consistent snowfall that stays around well into the spring (and sometimes summer!), Squaw Valley boasts one of the longest ski and snowboard seasons in the country. Visit your favorite Lake Tahoe ski resort today!

10. Soda Springs

Norden, CA
Excellent
50%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Soda Springs

Active snow-play resort with skiing and special snow tubing hills.

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