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CHristmas Riding

Wed 24 January 2007 Kingpin
Good all round resort a bit expensive for stuff on the mountain but riding was ace!!!!

Excellent Resort

Thu 16 March 2006 Bonder
Not as well known as other Tahoe ski areas such as Squaw and Heavenly and not quite as big, but big enough and the riding here is excellent. It is also very laid back and friendly. It is known as a locals mountain and seeing what other good mountains there are around Tahoe that can't be a bad recommendation.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 14
Chair lifts: 12
Drag lifts: 2
Other lifts: 1 for kids
Max people per hour: 16,000
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 100
Total ride area: 2400 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)

Top lift: 2632m
Vertical drop: 549m
First lift: 2083m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 35%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Half-day £39
1 Day pass $41
Holiday dates $49
Season $1240
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 11.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 80%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 2hr 15min group lesson $42
Full day pass, lesson & hire equipment $99
Private lesson 1hr $90
Snowboard Hire: Standard package 1day $38, Premium $48
Night Riding: : No