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Developed by skiers for skiers....

Alpine Meadows has been known for "Best of Human Nature" hospitality for over 30 years. Service with a genuine smile. On our lifts, in our restaurants, cafeteria and bar, at our rental shop, in our ski shop... We'll help you to make the most of an early season warm-up, those perfect powder mornings, or our well-known sunny spring days. Then, for après-ski, let us recommend nearby places where you'll meet more friendly faces. Lakefront or riverside dining, fireside entertainment, casino excitement, shopping, dancing... The choice is yours.

What are you looking for in a ski resort?  A mountain whose ideal soundtrack is the laughter of moms, dads, kids and friends? Or are you among the double black diamond crowd, preferring full-tilt sizzle to gentle simmer? Whatever your style and preference, Alpine Meadows is known for its diversity.  Beginners and experts, families and backcountry powder hounds, skiers and boarders all call Alpine Meadows home.

Alpine Meadows

"A mountain with a distinctly split personality: a mild side and a wild side." - Skiing Magazine

It might border cliché, but Alpine Meadows is an all-terrain vehicle to good times. In other words, all the mountain you could ask for, all the fun you can handle. Cruisers and glades, trails, bowls, and cornice-crowned chutes. Recent additions have made Alpine Meadows a family favorite, including a Sun Kid surface lift for Kids Camp, an interpretive nature trail, a family ski zone, teen tickets, parents' lounge, even money-saving interchangeable parents tickets. And in the age of instant gratification, we present an airborne fleet of triples and high speed quad, as well as our Summit Six Chair. Alpine Meadows - available in all shapes and sizes, all of which is why Skiing Magazine called us, "A mountain with a distinctly split personality: a mild side and a wild side."

  • Terrain: 2,000 skiable acres; 100+ designated runs; 25% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% most difficult expert
  • Elevation: From 6835' base to the top of Tahoe's Sierra Crest 8,637'
    Vertical Drop: 1800'
  • 13 Lifts: 1 High-speed Six-pack, 1 High-speed Express Quad, 4 Triple Chairs, 5 Double Chairs, 2 Surface Lifts.
  • Weather: Average 300 days of sunshine per year. Average winter daytime temperature 28º.
  • Location: Six miles Northwest of Tahoe City, California off Highway 89. 13 miles South of Interstate 80 at Truckee, California. 45 miles West of Reno, Nevada. 200 miles East of San Francisco, California.


  • STAY & SKI FREE PACKAGE: Reserve a lift ticket and a place to stay in Tahoe for little more than the price of a single lift ticket. With the Alpine Meadows Stay and Ski Free package, skiing and boarding are more affordable than ever. Guests may choose from more than 30 participating lodges, inns, hotels, and motels around Lake Tahoe, including vacationers’ favorites like the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, River Ranch Lodge, Hampton Inn & Suites, Truckee Tahoe Best Western, Sunnyside Lodge and Restaurant, and Granlibakken Resort.

    Visit Alpine for as low as $59 with a standard package, which is valid seven days a week through December 23, 2005 and after April 1, 2006; starting December 24, 2005 through March 31, 2006, this package offers lodging Sunday through Thursday and lift tickets Monday through Friday.

    Starting at $79, the weekend package is valid for Friday and Saturday night lodging with Saturday and Sunday lift tickets.

    Prices are quoted per person, per night, double occupancy, based on room availability. Tax and service are not included. To reserve a Stay & Ski Free package, book on line at
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     NEW SHERWOOD CHAIR: The new Sherwood Express detachable quad will transport skiers and riders up the mountain two times faster than its predecessor, providing greater access to enjoy approximately 400 acres of intermediate groomed and expert off-trail terrain in the popular Sherwood Bowl. The Sherwood Express installation is another step in the resort’s long-term vision to provide a uniquely memorable experience for its skiing and snowboarding fans. “We know that Northern California guests and visitors have many outstanding options for skiing and snowboarding. We’re very grateful that each year, more of them are choosing the natural beauty and legendary terrain of Alpine Meadows,” concluded Janney.

    GENERAL INFO: Recently ranked as one of the country’s top winter resorts by Ski and Skiing Magazines, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is situated in the picturesque Tahoe National Forest, offers skiers and snowboarders 2,400 acres of skiable terrain. With 13 lifts, more than 100 trails, annual snowfall of 460 inches, and majestic views of Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is easily accessed via Interstate 80, just 45 miles west of Reno, NV and 200 miles east of San Francisco. For more information about Alpine Meadows, visit:

     

     

Snowboarding at Alpine Meadows - Click to Zoom
©Larry Prosor
Alpine Meadows Search and Rescue Dog - Click to Zoom
©Larry Prosor
  • 100+ Runs, 8637 feet summit elevation
  • Snowmaking

Please allow extra time in peak periods and bring along a credit card as a deposit. Afternoon rates begin at 12 noon. Morning half-day credit available.

Snowboard Rental: 530.581.8241

Ski & Snowshoe Rental: 530.581.8244

Ski Demo Center: 530.581.8338

 

Alpine's SNOWBOARD REPAIR SHOP has state-of-the-art tuning equipment and qualified snowboard technicians, stop by the Board Room for more details.
Snowbaording at Alpine Meadows
©Aaron Sedway

Toll free: 800.441.4423
Kids Camp: 530.581.8240
Snow Sports School: 530.581.8200
Private Lesson Snow Sports: 530.581.8329
3-Day Clinic Reservations: 530.581.8329

Kid's Camp

Little Mountaineers
For children ages 4-6
A safe, fun learning environment for our youngest skiers, from the absolute beginner to the pint-sized "Hot Shot." Space is limited; advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 530-581-8240. 

Easter Fun at Kid's Camp - Alpine Meadows
©Niobe Burden

Tahoe Adaptive Ski School

Thousands of students, of all ages, have learned to meet the challenge of skiing with a disability. They've also discovered they can have the time of their lives on the mountain. The Tahoe Adaptive Ski School, headquartered at Alpine Meadows, offers lessons and adaptive equipment rental by appointment only. Call (530) 581-4161.

Early season, day tickets and season passes ...

Transportation

FREE SKI SHUTTLE: Leaving from many North and West Shore lodges. Shuttles may not be available in early and late season, please call to confirm operations. CALL ALPINE TO CONFIRM ALL SHUTTLES ARE RUNNING!


Photos and information courtesy  Alpine Meadows.

2600 Alpine Meadows Road
P.O. Box 5279, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Toll free: 800.441.4423
Lodging: 800.949.3296
Main Office: 530.583.4232

Snow Phone: 530.581.8374

Road Conditions: 800.427.7623

Overnight Equipment Storage: 530.581.8384

Lost & Found: 530.581.8384 OR 530.581.8310

Snowboard Rental: 530.581.8241

Ski & Snowshoe Rental: 530.581.8244

Ski Demo Center: 530.581.8338

Kids Camp: 530.581.8240

Snow Sports School: 530.581.8200

Private Lesson Snow Sports: 530.581.8329

3-Day Clinic Reservations: 530.581.8329

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