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SKI RENTALS

Homewood Mountain Resort holds a special place in the hearts of skiers and riders who have been awed by its extraordinary views. The varied ski and snowboard terrain rises dramatically up from the shoreline of beautiful Lake Tahoe, resulting in a singular skiing experience. Breathtaking views are a part of each turn you make and you have the exhilarating feeling that if you blow a turn you will end up in the lake. Homewood is designed to be a resort where the ultimate boundary is your imagination.

Located on the densely forested West Shore, Homewood is one of California's last unspoiled winter resorts. Unlike most other ski areas in the United States which occupy land leased from the U.S. Forest Service, Homewood's 1,700 acres are privately held and 1,260 are skiable. The management of Homewood is environmentally sensitive and considerate of West Shore traditions. To that end, the resort is maintained in the same nearly natural state as when silver was discovered here in the 1860's. The rustic village of Homewood that surrounds the base of the ski resort provides a variety of dining, shopping and recreational activities for off-mountain enjoyment.

The average snowfall at Homewood is 482 inches (512 inches last season). The base elevation is 6,230 feet and the summit is 7,800 feet, making for a vertical drop of 1,650 feet. There is a day lodge at the north and south base areas of the mountain.

Homewood is a powder lover's paradise! Skiers can take in fantastic panoramas from 99% of Homewood's 56 runs spread out over 1,260 acres. There are four chairlifts and four surface lifts to whisk skiers and riders to incredible powder and tree skiing and excellent groomed runs that will satisfy every skill level. The varied terrain is rated 15% beginner, 50% advanced and 35% vital intermediate. The longest run is two miles.

Homewood is a great mountain for the family that likes to ski and play together. The resort is family oriented and the friendly staff encourage nonstop fun. The varied terrain enables all of the family members to have a challenging and enjoyable experience suited to individual abilities. Kids ten years and under ski free!
 

What's New for 2003-2004:

• Improved Snowmaking Capabilities
  Improved snowmaking equipment is great news for corduroy lovers. With a more effective and efficient snowmaking system in place, Homewood will be able to blow snow in a wider range of temperatures. These new technologies will expand our snowmaking days and allow us to provide more snow on our lower areas, even into April! Plus, now you can look for better coverage on the lower mountain access trails in early and late season conditions.



• Two New Grooming Machines
  Homewood has purchased two brand new, state of the art Piston Bully Edge 200 grooming machines. These new machines allowing Homewood to provide a better skiing and snowboarding experience for corduroy fans.



• Summer Grooming Opens Lower Elevation Runs
  Homewood's Summer Trail Crew, using new specialized equipment, has been able to open lower elevation runs by chopping the Manzanita bushes from six feet to six inches without disturbing their root systems. They have mowed most of the 59 runs at Homewood and have even mowed such steeps as "The Face" and "Dutch Treat."

Mountain Trail Map

Hours
Once the lifts are running, Homewood Mountain Resort is open for skiing daily between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Ticket Sales
Tickets go on sale daily, one-half hour prior to lift operations. Half-day tickets go on sale at 12:30 p.m.

Pricing
Homewood Mountain Resort provides a wide variety of ticket programs and options to fit your vacation plans. There is sure to be a ticket option just right for you.

Information
530-525-2992

24-hour Snow Phone
530-525-2900

Equipment Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment rentals on-site.

Ski Shuttle System
Homewood encourages the use of public transportation. When you shuttle to Homewood via the Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) bus system, the bus driver will present you with a $5 voucher that you can redeem when you purchase your lift ticket. TART offers bus transportation on the North Shore between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily. Buses are equipped with ski racks. Call for routes and schedules.

TART
800-736-6365

Physical Address
Homewood Mountain Resort
5145 West Lake Boulevard
Homewood, CA 96141

Main Number
530-525-2992

Directions

By Plane:
Frequent commercial service by most major and regional carriers to
Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

All-Weather Highway Access:

From Reno to South Lake Tahoe
U.S. HWY 395 south to U.S. HWY 50 west
58 miles, 1.25 hours

From South Lake Tahoe
SR 89 north, just five miles south of Tahoe City
19 miles, .50 hours

From San Francisco Bay Area - Drive time 3hrs
Take I-80 East to the 2nd Truckee exit (HWY 89 S)
Take HWY 89 S to Tahoe City (13 miles)
Take a right at Tahoe City continuing along the West
shore of Lake Tahoe to Homewood (5 miles)

From Sacramento
Take I-80 East to the 2nd Truckee exit (HWY 89 S)
Take HWY 89 S to Tahoe City (13 miles)
Take a right at Tahoe City continuing along the West
shore of Lake Tahoe to Homewood (5 miles)

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