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Nice spot- great for snowboarding

Sun 23 November 2008 roland303

This place is actually quite nice, the only reason I gave it a 7 is that I've only been once and I can see there are some things that might detract from a truly top-notch visit.

Overall, Sierra-at-Tahoe is great for snowboarding. It's protected from the same winds that make other Tahoe spots miserable during storms but it gets all the snow anyways! The terrain is pretty nice- when you look at the trail map you may not be impressed but it has got some nice steeps. I also like the layout of the place; there are great trails all over the mountain and some were very interesting with loads of potential for tree boarding. No open bowls but some glades are pretty good; unfortunately, the backside was shut down the day I was there.

It lacks the mad rush of some of the other spots but it still draws quite a crowd and traffic on Hwy 50 during weekends is kind of nuts. I don't remember any slopeside accommodations but South Lake Tahoe is only 20-30 minute drive away.

Recommend this place as a bit of tonic for the glitzier resorts around Tahoe. It's not the only spot like that but there aren't many areas left around Tahoe that don't feel like a bit of a circus. Spend a day here after a dump- you won't regret it!

P.S. I didn't hit the park. Supposedly, it is one of the better parks in Tahoe and caters a little more for the snowboarders.

Christmas Riding

Wed 24 January 2007 Kingpin
A little small for my liking, day we were there squaw, heavenly closed so every man and his dog were there, queued for tickets, queued for lifts queued for food. A day out of holiday season and less people would be better, progression park was really good through, only resort i could find that had one to practice on without doing some serious damage.

Resort Statistics

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

Lifts

Total Lifts: 10
Chair lifts: 9
Other lifts: 1 magic carpet 1 kids tow
Max people per hour: 14,920
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 46
Total ride area: 2,000 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)

Top lift: 2698m
Vertical drop: 674m
First lift: 2024m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 25%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Half day $50
1 Day pass - $59
3 Day pass - $117
Season pass - $699 (unlimited Northstar & Sierra)
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 10.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: Burton LTR centre - $74 for 2hr lesson package or $40 for just the 2hr lesson
private $90/285 hour/day
Backcountry tour 3 1/2hrs for $25
Snowboard Hire: board and boots $34 per day
Night Riding: : No