Lake Tahoe

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With fantastic downhill and nordic skiing in the winter and world-class hiking, mountain biking and water activities in the summer, Lake Tahoe is an outdoor enthusiasts meca.

Lake Tahoe is located about 62 miles (99 kilometers) from Reno, 92 miles (147 kilometers) from Sacramento and 188 miles (300 kilometers) from San Francisco.

Lake Tahoe is right on the border of California and Nevada. It is broken up into three main areas: North Shore California, North Shore Nevada and the South Shore.

Skiing on the North Shore

The North Shore boasts one of the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America. Passes at these hills are completely transferable:

Alpine Meadows – 2000 acres
25% beginner · 40% intermediate · 35% advanced

Diamond Peak – 665 acres
18% beginner · 46% intermediate · 36% advanced

Homewood Mountain Resort – 1260 acres
15% beginner · 50% intermediate · 35% advanced

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe – 1200 acres
20% beginner · 30% intermediate · 50% advanced

Northstar-at-Tahoe – 2420 acres
25% beginner · 50% intermediate · 25% advanced

Squaw Valley USA – 4000 acres
25% beginner · 45% intermediate · 30% advanced

Sugar Bowl – 1500 acres
17% beginner · 43% intermediate · 40% advanced

Skiing the South Shore

Three great resorts are located on the South Shore:

Heavenly Mountain Resort
20% beginner · 45% intermediate · 35% advanced

Kirkwood Mountain Resort
15% beginner · 50% intermediate · 35% advanced

Sierra at Tahoe
25% beginner · 50% intermediate · 25% advanced