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 Sierra-at-Tahoe
Resort is the first major resort up U.S. Highway 50 and the
closest major resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. This ski
and snowboard resort has a friendly attitude and is committed
to exceeding their visitors' expectations of a good time.
Sierra has 2,000 acres of varied terrain. The base elevation is
6,640 feet and the summit is 8,852 feet, making for a vertical
drop of 2,212 feet. The average seasonal snowfall is 480 inches.
Twelve lifts, including three express quads, will transport you
to 46 slopes and trails on three areas of the mountain. Slope
difficulty is 25% easier, 50% more difficult and 25% most difficult.
The longest run is 2.5 miles and is on easier terrain.
Many advanced level skiers and riders
classify Sierra as an intermediate mountain. However, Sierra
is changing that image by leading out of town visitors to
a previously unmarked "most difficult"
area. Updated trail maps and on-mountain signs now point the
way to the steep chutes and cliffs of Avalanche Bowl, located
in the center of the resort. This area is for high level skiers
and snowboarders only.
Snowboarding
at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
There are three terrain parks and two
halfpipes, including a Superpipe, at Sierra. The entire mountain
at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is open to snowboarders.
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Telemark and Backcountry
Center
Take the road less traveled this season
by trying out a pair of telemark skis or snowshoes at Sierras
new Telemark and Backcountry Center. The Center provides telemark
ski and snowshoe rentals, instruction and guided tours. There
will be two types of guided telemark tours offered: all-mountain
and backcountry terrain. The all-mountain tours are open to all
ability levels while the backcountry tours are reserved for advanced/expert
skiers and include avalanche education and awareness. Guided snowshoe
tours will be offered on Sierra-at-Tahoe's three miles of groomed
trails that wind through scenic hideaways and pristine alpine
terrain. Guides will identify local wildlife and cover natural
history of the Sierra Nevada.
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Sit
Back, Relax and Enjoy the Ride; New West Slope Shuttle
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort takes the adventure
out of getting to the resort with the new West Slope shuttle.
This bus allows guests to relax while they enjoy the scenic ride
through the Sierra Nevada in comfort. The shuttle will offer round-trip
transportation to the resort on weekends and holidays from Rancho
Cordova, Folsom and Placerville. Round-trip fare costs $19 and
includes a $10 discount voucher on a daily lift ticket purchase
to Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort. Shuttle will arrive at Sierra-at-Tahoe
at 8:30 a.m. and depart at 4:15 p.m.
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Preferred
Parking
Time is of the essence on a powder
day. The newly expanded preferred parking area gets skiers and
riders out of the car quicker and onto the slopes for first tracks.
At days end, the short walk to the car will be a welcome treat
that even the fittest quadriceps will appreciate after a full
day on the slopes. There is a fee required to park in the lot.
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Get
in the Zone - Freestyle Lessons for Skiers & Snowboarders
Sierra-at-Tahoe will offer beginning
freestyle lessons for both skiers and snowboarders in a mini terrain
park called the Fun Zone this season. Lessons will cover how to
conquer jumps, rails and other man made terrain features found
on the hill.
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Beach
Meets West at the West Bowl Smokehouse Barbecue
Long known as the best place on the
mountain to ski, this season the West Bowl will offer more enticing
reasons to spend the day there. The West Bowl Smokehouse Barbecue
offers the best mesquite tri-tip and ribs this side of Texas.
Between the cocktail waitress in chaps, a full bar that Doc Holiday
would approve of and the smell of hickory in the air, it may seem
like the OK Corral but the beach chairs on the snow and the reggae
tunes give the Wild West that true California style.
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Jib
Mania at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort continues to
build on its reputation for offering innovative freestyle terrain
by adding to the mix a fleet of shaped rails and funboxes to its
multiple terrain parks and jib gardens speckling the mountain.
Designed by Master Terrain Park Designers Chris Gunnarson and
Josh Chauvet, the new jibs will enhance an already top-notch park & pipe
experience. Gunnarsons expertise and guidance have been used to
lead high profile, professional snowboard events worldwide including
the ESPN Winter X Games, World Championships of Snowboarding,
and the Burton European Open. Founders of Snow Park Technologies,
Gunnarson and Chauvet recently relocated to Tahoe to take a more
hands-on approach to Booth Creeks Tahoe resorts. They will work
alongside terrain park manager Scotty Ensminger and a high-caliber
grooming staff to ensure Sierras freestyle terrain stands out
among the rest.
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Backcountry Tours
The minute you catch a glimpse of the
majestic terrain that awaits beyond the ridgeline at Grandview,
youll know that a backcountry tour is a necessary indulgence.
Five backcountry gates provide access to old-growth forests and
some of the steepest terrain found on the South Shore. The cost
for a 3 ½ hour backcountry tour is $25 in addition to a lift ticket
purchase. Tours are led by professional ski patrol staff and include
a briefing on safety procedures and proper use of avalanche transceivers.
Reservations are required. Backcountry tours are for advanced
skiers and snowboarders. Each registered person must participate
in a skills assessment test to determine proficiency.
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PUV
Pizza Utility Vehicles
As the oasis appears in the Sahara
to quench the thirst of a dreary traveler, so, too, does the Sierra-at-Tahoe
PUV. It delivers the extra energy you need to pull the other ski
boot off. Its the Pizza Utility Vehicle. Yup, buzzing around the
parking lot is the new PUV stocked with piping hot pizzas for
the road. Happy tummies, happy kids, happy drive home.
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Tubing
Hill with Lift
Guests will have great fun playing
for an hour or two on the Tubing Hill. The snowtubing hill is
accessible by lift for all ages, including families with young
children. Sierra rents snowplay clothing for visitors from warmer
climates, so you will have no reason to resist the tubing urge!
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Ski
Instruction and Equipment Rentals
The Get Good Quick Center offers something
for everyone, ages 13+. Choose from a variety of clinics. The
Private, Introductory, Refresher, Breakthrough and Vertical Improvement
Clinics help you learn as you enjoy the mountain in a relaxed,
fun-filled atmosphere. The daily Vertical Improvement Clinics
are FREE! Sierra's well-stocked ski and snowboard equipment Rental
Shop gets you out on the slopes fast!
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Mountain Lodge and Restaurants
Sierra's base lodge offers a variety
of dining options. In addition, there is a restaurant at the Summit
and a snack shop with picnic tables in the West Bowl. Skiers and
riders can carbo load and regroup at any of these facilities.
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Wild Mountain Children's Center
The Wild Mountain Ski and Snowboard
Camp continues to enjoy an increase in students with each new
season. To accommodate the growth, Sierra has two outdoor learning
areas with a surface lift. These areas facilitate the Snowboard
Camp. Ski Camp is for kids ages 4-12. Snowboard Camp is for kids
ages 7-12. Choose from private clinics or full-day, morning and
afternoon group sessions.
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Dyno-Tykes
Day Care Center
This state-licensed facility provides
all-day supervision and activities for kids ages 18 months - 5
years. The center offers full-day and morning programs that include
indoor and outdoor activities, snacks and lunch. Afternoon programs
include indoor and outdoor activities and snacks. For ages 4-5,
add in a half-day of Ski Camp that includes a lift ticket and
equipment.
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COOL
FACTS
| SKIING |
LIFTS |
12 |
RUNS |
46 |
ACRES |
2000 |
VERTICAL
DROP |
2212 |
SUMMIT
EL |
8852 |
BASE
EL |
6640 |
LONGEST
RUN |
2.5
mi |
| AVG
SNOWFALL |
480" |
MACHINE-MADE
SNOWFALL |
YES |
TERRAIN |
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BEGINNER |
25% |
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INTERMEDIATE |
50% |
%
ADV / EXPERT |
25% |
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| SNOWBOARDING |
PERMITTED |
YES |
| OPEN
MOUNTAIN |
YES |
RESTRICTED |
NO |
| SNOWPARKS
& TERRAIN PARKS |
YES |
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Mountain Trail Map, Sierra-at-Tahoe
Resort
Hours
Once the lifts are running, Sierra-at-Tahoe
Resort is open for skiing Saturday, Sunday and Holidays between
8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday
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
Sierra-at-Tahoe 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
 530-659-7453
24-hour Snow Phone
530-659-7475
Equipment
Rentals
Ski and snowboard equipment rentals
on-site.
Ski Shuttle System
Complimentary shuttle bus originating
from South Lake Tahoe.
Route Information
530-541-7548
Physical
Address
Sierra-at-Tahoe
1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road
Twin Bridges, CA 95735
Main Number
530-659-7453
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
U.S. HWY 50 west over Echo Summit.Turn left onto Sierra-at-Tahoe
Road.
12 miles, just minutes!
From
San Francisco
I-80 east to Sacramento, then U.S. HWY 50 east, 45 miles past
Placerville on the right.
3.5 hours
From
Sacramento
U.S. HWY 50 east, Sierra-at-Tahoe Road is 45 miles past Placerville,
on the right.
1.5 hours to Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort.
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