Sierra-at-Tahoe travel guide - World Snowboard Guide

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Driving directions

From Reno, take I-395 south through Carson City to US Highway 50 west over Echo Summit and turn left onto Sierra-at-Tahoe Road. 1 3/4hrs, 78miles

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Flying

Fly to Reno, with a transfer time of around 2hrs. San Francisco airport approx 3 1/2hrs away.

By bus/coach

Bus services from Reno can be taken to South Lake Tahoe.

Address

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-atTahoe Road,
Twin Bridges, CA 95735
Tel: 001 (530) 659 7453

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