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SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

📍Twin Bridges, California, USA

🌲 Tree Skiing👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser💎 Hidden Gem🤙 Local's Favorite7 Days on Ikon

Photo: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 Photography · Public domain (U.S. government work) · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,212 ft
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Skiable terrain
2,000 acres
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Avg snowfall
450 in*
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Lifts
14

THE VIBE

Sierra-at-Tahoe sits west of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50. From Grandview Express you can take in the lake view and follow Sugar n’ Spice back toward the base. The Caldor Fire changed parts of the mountain, leaving uneven terrain and obstacles that can be hard to see under thin snow.

Best For

  • ✓Tree skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Budget-conscious families
  • ✓Sacramento day-trippers
  • ✓Intermediate skiers

Skip If

  • ✗You want extensive expert terrain
  • ✗You need upscale dining and lodging
  • ✗You're expecting unburned forests everywhere
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
8,852 ft
Base elevation
6,640 ft
Night skiing
Not offered
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Sierra-at-Tahoe official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers65 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Pond Skim

Usually: A Sunday in late March or early April

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Grandview serves the summit, while West Bowl has its own lift and ski-only lunch stop. Huckleberry Canyon is expert backcountry reached through controlled gates. Patrol determines openings, and the resort recommends a partner, beacon, shovel, probe and the skills to use them. Stay on marked runs if your group is unprepared for backcountry travel.

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Sugar n’ Spice

A long, easier top-to-bottom route from Grandview Express. Allow for a sustained descent even at a gentle pace.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Sierra at Tahoe, Sierra

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://sierraattahoe.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
2000
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2212
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
8852
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
6640
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs
50
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Lifts
14
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Night skiing
Not offered · 2026–27 · The current resort FAQ explicitly says Sierra-at-Tahoe does not offer night skiing.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Sierra-at-Tahoe | Mountain safety ↗Huckleberry Canyon is expert-only, ungroomed backcountry reached through conditional gates. The operator calls for a partner and avalanche equipment and warns of exposed hazards in fire-affected terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sierra-at-Tahoe | Winter parking ↗The 2026–27 season requires morning reservations on designated weekend and holiday dates. Passholder and carpool rules differ. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sierra-at-Tahoe | Frequently asked questions ↗Highway 50 provides access, there is no resort-operated downtown South Lake shuttle, and the green Sugar n’ Spice descends from Grandview Express. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Desolation Hotel Lake Tahoe ↗South Lake Tahoe property offers studios and larger stays, saltwater pool, Jacuzzi and Maggie’s Restaurant. Distinct from the operator’s Hope Valley location. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Landing Resort & Spa ↗Lakefront South Lake Tahoe resort near Heavenly Village with private beach access, resort dining and spa facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tahoe Keys Resort and Lake Tahoe Reservations Bureau ↗Established South Lake Tahoe vacation-rental and property-management business. Individual properties and rental arrangements vary. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa · South Shore lodging ↗Independent adjacent hotel identifies Beach Retreat as closed. Lodge rooms, studios and lakeview condos, with full kitchens in condos, private beach, sauna and hot tubs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Lake Tahoe · Fall 2026 lodging news ↗Destination confirms acquisition of Beach Retreat and Lodge for a future Gurney’s resort project. No current availability at the former hotel inferred. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sierra adult Learn to Ski/Snowboard ↗The adult first-timer package includes a beginner lift ticket and equipment rental. After fitting, the group meets on snow beside the Plaza Deck. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sierra private lessons ↗Private ski and snowboard instruction is requested by enquiry, confirmed separately and excludes lift access and equipment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

360 Smokehouse BBQ - Sierra-at-Tahoe ↗An 8,852-foot summit smokehouse serving ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip, burnt ends, cornbread, and coleslaw with Lake Tahoe views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Pub ↗A Level 3 Main Lodge pub serving burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, microbrews, wine, and spirits. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Baja Grill - Sierra-at-Tahoe ↗A ski-to West Bowl grill serving carne asada, chicken, carnitas, and shrimp tacos with chips, queso, beer, and margaritas. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Heidi's Pancake House Lake Tahoe | Lake Tahoe ↗Heidi’s has served South Lake Tahoe since 1964, with pancakes, four-egg omelets, coffee, locally made sausage, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Riva Grill on the Lake - Visit Lake Tahoe ↗Riva Grill serves American food and rum drinks on the water at Ski Run Marina, with a mahogany interior and Lake Tahoe views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe — official stats information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Official Ikon 26/27 opening table lists this destination as TBA. No exact dates are verified.

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ ↗

    The live FAQ explicitly says Sierra-at-Tahoe does not offer night skiing, while other current 2026/27 material establishes page freshness.

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