SKI
RENO TAHOE
CONTENTS 2
Good Times Soul
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Where to Ski
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Villages & Towns
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Reno Winter Basecamp
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Ski Region Map
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Ski Resort Information
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Ski Resort Chart
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Lodging Information
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Event Calendar
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Driving Here
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Flying Here
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Good Times Soul
Tahoe—home of ski and snowboard champions, huge mountains, big snow and even bigger blue skies—is on the bucket list of skiers and snowboarders around the world. From the 1960 Winter Olympics to today, locals from the area have stood on the world winter sports stage as Reno-Tahoe skiers and snowboarders brought home three gold medals and a bronze from the last Winter Olympics. This big ski destination has the complete menu of terrain and resorts—mile upon mile of intermediate runs, ideal beginner terrain and infamous black diamond cliff bands—all of it surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. World-class, complete and convenient, Reno-Tahoe has direct flights from 16 cities and a dozen ski areas less than 90 minutes from the airport. Your choice of vacation “basecamp” runs the gamut from ski towns, modern resort villages and hotel/casino/ entertainment hubs to ski-in, backcountry huts. Delicious dining your thing? There’s a full menu, from value buffets to unique gourmet, to enhance your visit. Après ski or days off the slopes, this place is magic! You’ll find brew pubs, slopeside bars, 24-hour casinos, shows and music. Walk the wooden sidewalks of an Old West town on a non-ski day, or a take a cruise on Lake Tahoe. Reno-Tahoe is the ticket to winter excitement, rejuvenation and relaxation, too. And plan to fill both your head and smart phone with memories of peak experiences and smiles.
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Welcome to the soul center of ski and snowboard fun— North America’s largest concentration of ski resorts.
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Where to Ski So many choices: 21 downhill and cross-country resorts, from big and first-class to casual and chill.
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Tahoe’s most famous ski resorts—with state-of-the-art lift networks that connect multiple peaks—are Heavenly Mountain Resort, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Northstar. Although each are quite different, they all have hardcore skiing and riding possibilities, wide intermediate trails, spacious lodges and full-service for those wanting some pampering. Kirkwood is also a big Tahoe ski experience, but with less pampering and more solitude. Snow quality and terrain variety makes Sierra-at-Tahoe a favorite of season pass holders. Lesser known nationally are Tahoe’s mighty middleweights: Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak, Homewood and Sugar Bowl. They don’t have the heavyweights’ acreage, but each has a complement of fun terrain for most abilities, with less expensive lift tickets. Mt. Rose’s high elevations yield light, dry snow. Diamond Peak has excellent snowmaking and incredible views. Homewood has its own breathtaking scenery, a core vibe and wind-protected powder runs in the trees.
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Are you a hard charger? Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Kirkwood are extreme meccas, with Heavenly and Mt. Rose also sporting double-black chutes and cliff-bands. Heavenly, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Squaw/Alpine serve up stellar, widely spaced trees. Rather just cruise? Northstar and Heavenly feature miles of impeccably groomed, intermediate runs. Sierra, Alpine and Sugar Bowl also have multiple mid-level runs. Want to tour New School epi-centers? Hit the parks and half-pipes at Northstar, Squaw/Alpine, Sierra, Heavenly or Boreal. Rather carve untracked? Backcountry gates open under the right conditions at Kirkwood, Heavenly, Sugar Bowl and Alpine Meadows boundary lines. Tahoe’s winter weather is amazing, four out of five sunny days on average. Resort elevations range from 6,000 to 10,000 feet, the highest at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose and Squaw. Squaw/Alpine, Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood straddle the Sierra Crest with deep annual snowfall, but big storms might close their upper lifts. Homewood and Northstar are more wind-protected. In dry periods, Heavenly, Northstar, Diamond Peak and Boreal have excellent snowmaking.
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Where to Stay The Reno-Tahoe area consists of multiple destinations within one, each with unique advantages and charm.
South Lake Tahoe / Stateline Tahoe's South Shore has a huge variety of lodging options for any budget. Heavenly Mountain Gondola is only steps from numerous hotels and casino resort towers. Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood ski areas are 30-45 minutes from South Tahoe. This large resort community has a full variety of family-friendly dining, plus outstanding high-end spots. Heavenly Village and surrounding blocks have tons of fun shops, boutiques and eateries. This town is famous for aprés ski and nightlife too, including free shows and 24-hour action in the casino/resorts at Stateline. Tahoe’s scenic southern shoreline is gorgeous in the winter, with excellent snowshoeing near historic estates. The North Shore is a charming mix of small hamlets and lakefront lodging in California and upscale resort amenities in Nevada. Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and Homewood are California communities with Incline Village and Crystal Bay in Nevada. In and between them are excellent dining choices. Shuttles connect to Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Diamond Peak, Homewood and Mt. Rose. Or stay close to the slopes at Squaw Valley or Northstar villages.
Truckee This Old West town has unique lodging, restaurants, shops and nightlife. Nearby ski resorts are Northstar, Squaw/Alpine, Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch and Tahoe Donner, most with their own shuttles. Excellent cross-country resorts nearby at Royal Gorge, Tahoe Donner and Northstar with Tahoe Cross-Country a half hour drive in Tahoe City. Donner State Park Museum tells the story of the pioneers who first crossed these mountains. 8 SKI Reno | Tahoe 2017
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North Lake Tahoe
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Reno
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This four-season destination is nestled on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and a convenient home base for travelers who want to experience the best of what northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe have to offer. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is a quick jump from many northern and southern California airports, and new, nonstop service to Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and New York City make for an easy winter getaway. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe and Diamond Peak are just a 30- and 45-minute drive from downtown Reno, respectively. Driven in part by a local tech boom, with companies like Tesla, Apple, Google, Amazon and Switch heavily invested in the destination, the Reno area is experiencing a resurgence of entertainment, dining, and the arts. The Nevada Museum of Art continues to be a bastion for regional and international artistry, and the burgeoning food movement has revitalized the culinary scene, with niche restaurants drawing from local farms and ranches, and contributing to more than a dozen new award-winning breweries near the downtown area. Music and nightlife still highlight the sparkling high-desert town when the sun goes down, and eclectic shops, eateries and specialty cocktail bars can be found throughout the growing Riverwalk and Mid-Town districts.
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Alpine Meadows
Squaw Creek Cross-Country
Squaw Valley USA
Royal Gorge
Donner Lake
Tahoe Donner
Sunnyside
Lake Forest
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Crystal Bay
North Shore Casinos
Diamond Peak
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Sand Harbor
Incline Village
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Mount Rose 10,778 feet
NEVADA
Deepest Point in The Lake (1,645 feet)
Carnelian Bay
Kings Beach
Northstar California
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Truckee
Tahoe Cross-Country
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Tahoe City
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Granlibakken
Donner Ski Ranch
Boreal
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Soda Springs
Donner Summit 7,239 feet
San Francisco 180 miles
Sacramento 90 miles
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CALIFORNIA
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Mt. Rose
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Reno
Downhill & Cross-Country Ski Resorts
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Carson City
Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Sparks
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89 Emerald Bay
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88
89
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Hope Valley
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Freel Peak 10,881 feet
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Stateline
Zephyr Cove
Cave Rock
South Lake Tahoe Meyers
Stateline
Kirkwood
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Valhalla/Tallac Historic Site
Vikingsholm
Mount Tallac 9,735 feet
General Aviation Airport
Shopping
Cross-Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Gaming
San Francisco 190 miles
Sacramento 100 miles
Lake Tahoe
Meeks Bay
Tahoma
Sugar Pine Point
Homewood
Homewood
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Minden
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Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe 22222 Mt. Rose Highway 431, Reno, NV
Quality snow, close and convenient. HIGHLIGHTS
• Ski like a local at Tahoe’s closest skiing to Reno, just 30 minutes from downtown. • Outstanding beginner terrain served by two lifts and on conveyer. • The Chutes, some of the longest continuous vertical runs in North America. • Maximum convenience, featuring slope side parking
NO RENTALS, NO LESSONS NO BEGINNER TERRAIN
and easy lift access. • Online daily specials, such as Two ‘fer Tuesdays, Ladies’ Day Thursdays, and multi-day tickets. • Extreme Value Reno Skiand-stay Packages—The most affordable ski
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Leaving the driving to us and enjoy fast motor coach service from Reno to the slopes. Ski shuttles are available most weekends and holiday periods, reservations recommended at skirose.com.
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ALL RENTALS, LESSONS ALL BEGINNER TERRAIN
reservations 800.SKIROSE information 775.849.0704 online skirose.com
Touch down at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, travel a mere 25 minutes out of Reno, and you’re on the slopes of the local’s choice: Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe. There’s nothing like making turns on the mountain so soon after your arrival to remind you that you’re vacationing at one of the most convenient—and exciting—winter destinations.
DETAILS TERRAIN:
CHILDREN’S SERVICES:
1,200+ skiable
Kids lessons (ages 4-10).
acres: 20% beginner, 30%
Reservations available
intermediate,
through skirose.com.
40% advanced, 10% expert.
AMENITIES: Main
TRAILS: 60+
All Services, Winters Creek
LIFTS: 2
Lodge offering sweeping
high-speed summit
lodge -
six pack chairs, 2 quads, 2
views of the Washoe Valley,
triples, 2 conveyors featuring
Terrain Parks (3).
the New MAGIC lift (first
RENO SKI SHUTTLES: Available
dual, enclosed conveyor in
most weekends and holiday
North America).
periods. Reservations
ELEVATIONS: Base
8,260’,
recommended at
summit 9,700’, vertical drop
skirose.com.
1,800’.
LOCATION: 25
LONGEST RUN:
2.5 miles
minutes from
Reno, 11 miles from Incline
SNOWMAKING: 20%
Village on the Mt. Rose
SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Adult
Highway, SR 431; on the
lesson center for skiing;
summit between Reno and
snowboarding for ages 11+;
North Lake Tahoe.
first-timer, intermediate, and advanced workshops.
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Homewood Mountain Resort 5145 West Lake Blvd, Homewood, CA 96141
Where the mountains meet the lake. HigHligHTs
• Tahoe’s Most Beautiful Resort – enjoy breathtaking views from every run. • Uncrowded Slopes – Perfect for beginners Homewood guests will enjoy uncrowded runs and shorter lift lines. More experienced riders can find powder stashes days after the storm. • Lakeside Dining & Lodging – walk right across the street and dine lakeside at Homewood’s sister property the West Shore Café. Stop by between 4 and 4:30 for FREE S’mores and Apres Ski Specials. • Homewood Dial-A-Ride Operates 7-Days a week during ski season and is a FREE service on the West Shore. Call 530-525-2922 to book. • Location - Homewood Mountain Resort is located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, 5 miles South of Tahoe City.
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guest services 530.525.2992 online skihomewood.com
Photo by: silent A photography
Opened in 1961, Homewood Mountain Resort remains one of Tahoe’s classic family-friendly resorts with an epic peak to shore experience. Named the “gem of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore” by SKI Magazine, the 1,260-acre mountain offers unobstructed views of the entire Lake and surrounding peaks and features 8 lifts, 64 runs and a 1,650ft vertical gain. Homewood offers a truly unique four-season resort experience with groomed boulevards, hidden powder stashes and an intimate West Shore setting - located just steps from Lake Tahoe. Looking to stay on the lake? Book a Ski and Stay Lodging Package at the West Shore Café and Inn located directly across the street from Homewood – mere steps from the lifts. DETAILS
SKI/RIDE SCHOOL:
TERRAIN:
Homewood’s children’s programs are geared for ages 4 through 12 and teach the foundations of skiing and snowboarding in a safe, funfilled environment.
1,260 Acres 15% beginner terrain 40% intermediate terrain 30% advanced terrain 15% expert terrain 5 terrain parks Trails: 64 lifTs: 8 ELEVATIONS:
Base elevation of 6,230’ Summit elevation of 7,880’ 1,650 vertical feet elevation gain
Homewood’s adult group lessons cater to students ages 13+ of any ability level, whether you are brand new to winter sports or want to improve your technical skills and confidence on the slopes. One lesson can be all it takes to set you or your child on the path to a lifetime love of skiing and riding!
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Diamond Peak 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Lake Tahoe’s best views and best value HIGHLIGHTS
This winter, Diamond Peak skiers can take advantage of amazing deals like Flex Pass multiday tickets with daily rates as low as $50 per day, $44 Bring Your Other Pass ticket deals, $79 daily Adult lift ticket rates ($89 peak periods), $44 beginner tickets, and free lift tickets for kids 6 and under and those over 80 years old. Purchase your tickets online in advance and save $5 off any 1-day ticket.
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snowphone 775.831.3211 information 775.832.1177 online diamondpeak.com
Diamond Peak Ski Resort remains North Lake Tahoe’s hidden gem. Located in Incline Village, Nevada, the affordable, family-friendly resort offers breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, a summit elevation of 8,540’ and a 1,840’ vertical drop. Skiers and snowboarders will experience 655 acres of beginner to expert-level terrain including some of the best gladed tree skiing in the Tahoe Basin. Diamond Peak is located near the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, renowned restaurants, and the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America. As a community-owned resort, Diamond Peak has over 50 years of history putting customer service before profits, and valuing smiles more than hype. DETAILS TERRAIN:
655 acres: 18%
AMENITIES: Base
Lodge
beginner, 46% intermediate,
with several food options
and 36% advanced.
including Wild Bill’s BBQ,
LIFTS: One
Loft Bar, private party room,
high-speed
detachable quad, two quads,
two decks and free
three doubles, one surface.
Wi-Fi; mid-mountain
ELEVATIONS: Base
Snowflake Lodge with large
6,700’,
summit 8,540’, vertical drop
deck and panoramic views
1,840’
of Lake Tahoe; full service
LONGEST RUN: 2.5
miles.
Rental & Repair Shop with
SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Daily
demo equipment; retail shop;
instruction for adults and
progressive terrain parks;
teens of all levels; Burton
electric vehicle charging
Learn to Ride Center.
stations.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES: Child
SKI SHUTTLES: Free
Ski Center (ages 3-6) with
Village and Hyatt Regency
to Incline
dedicated learning area and
Lake Tahoe.
surface lift; Sierra Scouts
LOCATION: 1210
(ages 7-12).
Incline Village, NV 89451.
Ski Way,
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Heavenly Mountain Resort Heavenly Mountain Resort has so much to offer: 4,800 acres with every variety of terrain and gorgeous views in all directions. You can go big here, with long vertical runs and 1,600foot plunges in double-black diamond canyons and heavenly excels at wide-open groomed cruisers—34 miles of them! High elevation, the West Coast’s largest snowmaking operation and tree-protected powder can often give this big mountain stellar snow conditions. Kick off après ski at 9,150 feet with Unbuckle at Tamarack Lodge: half-priced drinks, live DJs and the dancing of the Heavenly Angels.
4,800 skiable acres: 20% beginner, 45% intermediate, 35% advanced TRAILS: 97 LIFTS: 28: 14 in California and 14 in Nevada, nine high-speed chairlifts, one high-speed eight-passenger gondola, one 50-person aerial tram ELEVATIONS: Summit 10,067', vertical drop 3,500' LONGEST RUN: 5 miles, the longest mountain descent on the West Coast SNOWMAKING: 73% of trails covered by the West Coast’s largest and most powerful snowmaking system SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: With some of the nation’s highestcredentialed instructors, the Heavenly Ski and Ride School ensures that each person takes his or her experience on the mountain to the next level. Private, adult TERRAIN:
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and child group lessons and women’s clinics are available. CHILDREN’S SERVICES: California-licensed day-care facility for kids 6 weeks to 6 years, ski/play program for children 3 and up. AMENITIES: The Heavenly Village at the base of the Heavenly Gondola, including shopping, dining, movie theater and ice-skating rink; on-mountain ski and board rentals, guest lockers and overnight equipment check. SKI SHUTTLES: Complimentary shuttle service on the South Shore LOCATION: Four base lodge facilities: Heavenly Gondola in the Heavenly Village, California Lodge off Ski Run Boulevard, and Stagecoach and Boulder Lodges in Nevada off Kingsbury Grade
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STATS
Kirkwood Kirkwood is big-mountain riding with smalltown attitude. This scenic High Sierra canyon is 35 miles south of Lake Tahoe off California State Route 88, about a 50-minute drive on dry roads. The resort’s location and high, 7,800' to 9,800' elevation often give it one of the nation’s deepest snowpacks. Wide-open slopes, canyon gullies and 2,300 acres of explorable terrain help create a powder-hound heaven. Laid-back Kirkwood Village features a plaza, hotels, condos and watering holes. STATS 2,300 acres: 12% beginner, 30% intermediate, 58% advanced/expert TRAILS: 86 plus six open bowls LIFTS: 15: two high-speed quads, one fixed-grip quad, six triple chairs, one double chair, five surface lifts ELEVATIONS: Base 7,800', summit 9,800', vertical drop 2,000' LONGEST RUN: 2.5 miles SNOWMAKING: Top-to-bottom coverage on four runs SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Specifically developed to create the best learning environment possible, with clinics as well as private and group lessons for all ability levels.
©RACHID DAHNOUN / AURORA PHOTOS (2)
TERRAIN:
in a nurturing environment, making their first turns fun, safe and secure; programs available for children as young as 2. AMENITIES: Resort Village with retail and dining, lodging options ranging from hotel rooms to condominiums, 80 kilometers of groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails, two terrain parks and Skier/Boarder Cross. SKI SHUTTLES: Daily service within the resort via in-valley shuttle LOCATION: 45 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, Highway 88 at Carson Pass
CHILDREN’S SERVICES:
Kids-only Magic Carpet area and surrounding terrain is specifically designed to allow each child to progress quickly
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Northstar Northstar is often rated one of the country’s best family resorts. It specializes in long, wellgroomed intermediate runs served by fast chairlifts and full-service “California luxury.” Children and adult instruction and coaching programs are excellent. There is an entertaining variety of terrain parks for new-school skiers and riders, as well as tubing, cross-country skiing and, in the middle of its mountain village, ice skating. STATS
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL:
350 inches TRAILS: 100 LIFTS: 20: two gondolas (one newly refurbished express, one pulse), one high-speed six pack/chondola, seven high-speed quads, one fixed-grip quad, two triple chairs, two surface lifts, five Magic Carpets ELEVATIONS: Summit 8,610', vertical drop 2,280' LONGEST RUN: 1.4 miles SNOWMAKING: Northstar California is home to the largest, most technologically advanced snowmaking system of any resort in North Lake Tahoe, covering more than 50 percent of Northstar’s 100 trails and allowing the resort to open all ski lifts on machine-made snow alone. SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Nationally recognized school for adults
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and children, customizable private instruction, specialized clinics and signature Adventure, Guiding & Learning Center, complete with concierge services. CHILDREN’S SERVICES:
Licensed childcare for ages 2+, ski and snowboard lesson programs for children starting at age 3. AMENITIES: Unique shops and restaurants, spa and yoga, taverns and wine-tasting rooms, grocery and bakery, overnight ski storage, locker room, two movie theaters and outdoor skating rink, as well as experiential opportunities like pottery painting and candle making. SKI SHUTTLES: Complimentary on-site shuttle service LOCATION: Highway 267, 6 miles north of Lake Tahoe and 6 miles south of downtown Truckee
©NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT (2)
3,170 acres: 13% beginner, 60% intermediate, 27% advanced
TERRAIN:
Sierra-at-Tahoe Sierra has a relaxed, laid-back California vibe, with excellent terrain parks and tree skiing. Located atop the Sierra Crest off U.S. Highway 50, about 30 minutes south of Lake Tahoe, the resort usually receives plentiful snowfall. Intermediate skiers have a wide selection of runs for exploring. Experts have steep mogul lines through the forest or Huckleberry Bowl in powder. STATS 2,000 acres: 25% beginner, 50% intermediate, 25% advanced TRAILS: 46 LIFTS: Three express quad chairs, five double chairs, one triple chair, five surface lifts ELEVATIONS: Base 6,640', summit 8,852', vertical drop 2,212' LONGEST RUN: 2.5 miles GROOMING: 70% nightly, 100% beginner terrain SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: 11 acres of gentle beginner terrain is easily accessible from the base area, and instructors are among the best in the nation. The Learn to Ski/Ride Center offers beginner-specific equipment with autoturn technology—great for learning. Group lessons and specialized camps offer a social learning setting, while private lessons offer one-onone attention for individuals or families.
©SIERRA-AT-TAHOE RESORT (2)
TERRAIN:
CHILDREN’S SERVICES: Wild Mountain provides legendary children’s programs that incorporate terrain-based learning and licensed day care for children 18 months to 5 years. In addition, Sierra offers the Parent’s Predicament Ticket for parents who want to take turns watching the baby in the lodge and hitting the slopes. AMENITIES: 9,000-squarefoot lodge at mountain base, including Solstice Eatery and demo center; 360 Smokehouse BBQ at the top of Grandview Express; Baja Grill at the bottom of West Bowl; Sierra Pub, Mama’s Kitchen and the Aspen Cafe in the main lodge. SKI SHUTTLES: Shuttles daily from South Lake Tahoe LOCATION: 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe via Highway 50
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Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows The combination of these neighboring resorts creates one of the largest ski areas in North America, both by acreage and lift capacity. Squaw/Alpine truly has terrain for everyone, from first-timers to some of the world’s greatest skiers and riders. Squaw Valley hosted the 1960 Olympics and is home to numerous Olympic and world champions. A gondola is planned to connect the two lift systems, but for now, free shuttles run between resort base areas. The Village at Squaw Valley has entertaining restaurants, bars and shops. STATS
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snowshoeing, sleigh rides, dogsledding, mini snowmobiles for kids and an indoor climbing wall in the base area. SKI SHUTTLES: Available from Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Reno and Reno-Tahoe International Airport; free Squaw | Alpine Express shuttle LOCATION: Olympic Valley, California, off Highway 89, 4 miles from North Shore, 45 miles west of Reno, 196 miles east of San Francisco via Interstate 80.
©SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS (2)
6,000 acres: 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, 30% expert TRAILS: More than 270 LIFTS: 42 lifts, including four-season 120-passenger Aerial Tram, five express six-packs, three express quads and North America’s only Funitel ELEVATIONS: Eight peaks, highest at 9,050', base 6,200', vertical drop 2,850' LONGEST RUN: 3.2 miles SNOWMAKING: 18 of 42 lifts SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Private lessons, specialty ski and snowboard clinics and The North Face Mountain Guides program. CHILDREN’S SERVICES: Squaw Kids children’s center. AMENITIES: European-style pedestrian village with slope-side lodging, springtime mountaintop hot tub and dining at High Camp, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, TERRAIN:
Reno Winter Basecamp Ski Terrain
Summit Elevation
Vertical Drop
Boreal® Mountain Resort 530.426.3666 rideboreal.com
8 Lifts, 33 Trails, 380 Acres
7,700'
Diamond Peak 775.832.1177 diamondpeak.com
7 Lifts, 30 Trails, 655 Acres
Downhill Resorts
Ability Level (%) Beg.
Inter.
Adv.
500'
30
55
15
8,540'
1,840'
18
46
36
8 Lifts, 52 Trails, 500+ Acres 2 Moving Carpets (ski & tube)
8,012'
750'
25
50
25
2 Lifts, 1 Trail
6,500'
300'
60
40
Heavenly® Mountain Resort 866.736.8245 skiheavenly.com
28 Lifts, 97 Trails, 4,800 Acres
10,067'
3,500'
20
45
35
Homewood Mountain Resort 530.525.2992 skihomewood.com
8 Lifts, 64 Trails, 2,010 Acres
7,880'
1,650'
15
40
45
Kirkwood Mountain Resort 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com
15 Lifts, 86+ Trails, 2,300 Acres
9,800'
2,000'
12
30
58
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe 800.SkiRose skirose.com
8 Lifts, 60+ Trails, 1,200 Acres
9,700'
1,800'
20
30
50
Northstar California™ 800.Go.North NorthstarCalifornia.com
20 Lifts, 100 Trails, 3,170 Acres
8,610'
2,280'
13
60
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Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort 530.659.7453 SierraAtTahoe.com
14 Lifts, 46 Trails, 2,000 Acres
8,852'
2,212'
25
50
25
5 Lifts, 15 Trails, 200 Acres
7,300'
550'
30
40
30
42 Lifts, 270+ Trails, 6,000 Acres
9,050'
2,850'
25
45
30
Donner Ski Ranch 530.426.3635 donnerskiranch.com Granlibakken 530.583.4242 granlibakken.com
Soda Springs 530.426.3901 skisodasprings.com Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows 800.403.0206 squawalpine.com
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Downhill Resorts Sugar Bowl 530.426.9000 sugarbowl.com Tahoe Donner Downhill 530.587.9444 tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski
Cross Country Resorts
Ski Terrain
Summit Elevation
Vertical Drop
13 Lifts, 103 Trails, 1,650 Acres
8,383'
5 Lifts, 16 Trails, 120 Acres
7,350'
Trails (km)
Ability Level (%) Beg.
Inter.
Adv.
1,500'
17
45
38
600'
40
60
Description
Camp Richardson Historic Resort 800.544.1801 camprichardson.com
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A historic resort on the shores of South Lake Tahoe. Lodging, dining, 10km of groomed trails and over 120 acres of ski-able terrain.
Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com
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Lessons, rentals, snowshoeing, day lodge, 2 warming huts, groomed track with skating lanes.
Northstar™ Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.com
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Royal Gorge Cross Country 800.500.3871 royalgorge.com
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88 groomed trails across 6,000 acres, lessons, rentals, clinics, races, 9 warming huts, 1 trailside café, 2 lodges, snowshoeing, dog-friendly trails, snowkiting, snow biking, and more.
Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center 530.583.6300 squawcreek.com
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Ski-in/ski-out access to Squaw Valley, 18 km trails, lessons/rentals, ice rink and more winter activities.
Tahoe XC 530.583.5475 tahoexc.org
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24 groomed trails, just minutes from Tahoe City, 3 dog trails,snowshoe trails, lake views, day lodge, café, ski lessons, rentals.
100+
58 groomed trails, cross-country ski lodge. 5 warming huts, 4 snowshoe-only trails, PSIA Ski School, rentals, dog-friendly trails.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country 530.587.9444 tahoedonner.com/ cross-country
Rentals, lessons, clinics, races, moonlight snowshoe and stargazing tours, family snowshoe tours, warming huts, sundeck and more.
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Aston Lakeland Village Resort 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
HIGHLIGHTS
A Nature-Lover’s Paradise in South Lake Tahoe. Escape to this grand outdoor retreat situated on the south shore of Lake Tahoe offering unparalleled access to acres of scenic woodland and a private lakefront. After fun-filled days in the great outdoors, the resort welcomes you home with spacious suites and townhomes with fully equipped kitchens and comprehensive amenities for comfort and convenience. • 260 Rooms and Suites • Swimming Pool • Laundry Facilities • Shuttle Service • Retail Shops & Restaurants
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IMAGE 2.9 in x 3.1197 in reservations and information 866.774.2924 online www.astonlakelandvillage.com
than spending it where the family can maximize their time together without breaking the bank to do so. Aston Lakeland Village Resort offers upscale accommodations ranging from comfortable studios to spacious five-bedroom town-homes. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, daily deluxe Continental breakfast during the winter season, a winter ski shop for all your skiing and snowboarding needs, and unlimited shuttle transportation to Heavenly Mountain and other nearby attractions – all minutes away. Seasonally, the hotel has function space for groups of 70 in the winter and up to 150 people in the summer. Situated on 19 acres of scenic, mountainside woodlands, this all-season retreat is surrounded by the Sierra Mountains and offers a tranquil lakefront setting. On-property guests will enjoy two outdoor heated pools with hot tubs, a kid’s wading pool, a sauna, a fitness facility, tennis courts, and barbeque gas grills available for use.
What is a better than spending a winter vacation in South Lake Tahoe
DETAILS
RATES & PACKAGES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
• Kids Ski Free
Deluxe Mountain Lodge
• One-bedroom townhome
NUMBER OF ROOMS 260
Rooms & Suites ROOM AMENITIES
• Full Kitchens
with loft • Ski Shuttle available to select resorts • Two adult lift tickets and
• Private Balconies
two kids ski free lift tickets
• Daily Housekeeping
at Sierra-at-Tahoe
• WiFi Internet Access SHUTTLE SERVICES
• Heavenly & other attractions
*Based on availability and not combinable with other offers. Other restrictions may apply.
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Brockway Springs Resort 9200 Brockway Springs Drive • Kings Beach, CA 96143
HIGHLIGHTS
FIND YOUR WAY to Brockway Springs Lakefront Condominiums. Brockway Springs Lakefront Vacation Resort has the most breath taking lakefront vacation rentals and town homes Lake Tahoe has to offer! Every lakefront and lake view condominium is situated within mere yards of the lake. Whether vacationing in the town homes or the tower, you will enjoy furnished accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, wireless internet access, patio furniture and barbecues. The homes range in size from one bedroom, one bath floor plans to spacious lakefront four bedroom layouts. Town homes include spacious living areas, fireplaces in some units, and a lake view from every deck. Tower homes feature spectacular lake and Sierra mountain views.
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reservations and information 530.546.4201 online brockwaysprings.com email relax@brockwaysprings.com
Lakefront Property & Amenities
Brockway Springs offers a half mile of private lakefront with recreational facilities including a year-round swimming pool heated directly by natural hot springs, a children’s wading pool, tennis courts, a fitness room, saunas, club house, and a fishing and boating dock, all beside the crystalline waters of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Don’t tell us you have nothing to do! At Brockway Springs, you’re vacationing at the cornerstone of recreation in the high Sierra. Within minutes of the resort you will find championship golf courses, 20 different alpine and nordic ski areas, lake cruises, dozens of world class restaurants, and action-packed casino fun. Lake Tahoe offers snow skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, motor boating and sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking trails. Bring your own equipment or rent what you need nearby.
DETAILS
• Children’s Wading Pool
TYPE OF PROPERTY
• Fitness Room
Lakefront Resort
• Co-ed Sauna
NUMBER OF ROOMS 78
• Club House
ROOM AMENITIES
• Fishing & Boat Dock
• Private gated property • 1/2 mile of beautiful private North Lake Tahoe Shoreline • Fully furnished accommodations
RATES & PACKAGES PLEASE VISIT WWW.BROCKWAYSPRINGS.COM TO VIEW OUR CURRENT RATES LIST.
• Fully equipped kitchens • Complimentary wireless internet • Patio furniture & BBQs
SPECIALS
Please call our office for the latest Specials! 530.546.4201
• Year-round swimming pool heated directly by a natural hot spring
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Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee CA 96161
HIGHLIGHTS
With our focus on outdoor exploration, The Cedar House Sport Hotel is far more than just a place to stay. We are an active lifestyle destination. Whether it is a guided wilderness journey with T3 Adventures, experiencing culinary excellence at a Stella Pop Up dinner event , or simply a carefree weekend relaxing in a stunning mountain landscape, The Cedar House is where your Truckee/Tahoe adventure begins.
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reservations and information 866.582.5655 online cedarhousesporthotel.com email stay@cedarhousesporthotel.com
Cedar House Sport Hotel combines innovative architecture with the symbiotic relationship between mind, body and soul. Using a unique blend of recycled and pure materials, the hotel exemplifies environmental awareness, integrating itself into its stunning landscape. With contemporary and cozy lodging for the hotel’s guests, the property also features a small event center, ideal for corporate meetings and other group functions. In addition, the facility also boasts an avant-garde dining room and culinary arts center. Along with its in house adventure guiding service, The Cedar House can create the perfect Tahoe getaway, both for pleasure or business.
Carved out of the natural allurement of its surroundings,
DETAILS
PROPERTY AMENITIES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
Concierge/guest service staff,
European-Style
continental breakfast, full bar
Boutique Hotel NUMBER OF ROOMS 40
in lobby, meeting room, and rooms,
Wi-Fi.
including 5 one bedroom
RATES & PACKAGES
suites.
For those who love to play
ROOM AMENITIES
hard but like to rest easy, the
Flat-screen LCD TV, cable,
Cedar House Sport Hotel is
safe, refrigerator, heated
your Truckee address. Visit our
bathroom floor, luxurious
website at cedarhousesporthotel.
European linens, cotton terry
com for information on our
robes, spa bath products,
accommodations and special
and freshly ground coffee and
Adventure Packages. In-house
coffee maker.
adventure guide service— T3 Adventures
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Eldorado Resorts 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501
HIGHLIGHTS
With three connected but distinctive casino resorts in downtown Reno, Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Circus Circus Hotel Casino offer something fun for everyone right in the heart of the Biggest Little City in Reno’s Arch District. Thrilling casino action, five-star dining, exciting nightlife, luxurious accommodations and unparalled top-name entertainment…we have it all! • 4108 Rooms and Suites • 26 Restaurants • 23 Bars & Lounges • 11 Nightspots • 226,500 Square Feet of Gaming
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reservations and information 888.288.1833 online downtownreno.com email cenglish@silverlegacy.com
From the simple to the sublime, choose from 26 unique dining options in a variety of distinctive settings. The stars are always out downtown. Carrie Underwood, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin Hart, Maroon 5 – You’ll see the hottest headliners and pop superstars in downtown. Free cabaret shows, world-class circus acts, midway of fun and Broadway-style productions – you’ll find your brand of entertainment. It’s all fun and games. DJs spin the hottest hits in the hippest lounges with topnotch cocktails creatively concocted by expert mixologists. Excitement is in the cards with over 226,500 sq. ft. of casino space offering all of your favorite table games, slots, race and sportsbooks and more. Pick your pleasure. Lose yourself in the sparkling waters poolside, then treat yourself to a luxurious massage and soothing pedicure. Stay in the heart of the Arch District. We offer a variety of accommodations with over 4,100 finely-appointed guestrooms, luxurious spa/themed suites and fabulous penthouses that feature breathtaking cityscape views and make us the perfect place to stay for your Tahoe ski vacation! Bring your appetite.
DETAILS
RATES & PACKAGES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
UP TO 30% DISCOUNT ON GUESTROOMS WITH CODE SKI20
3 Distinctive Resorts connected by Skywalks NUMBER OF ROOMS 4108 ROOM AMENITIES
• Ski Shuttle available to select resorts
• California King 2 Queens and Spa Suites
*Valid November 2017 through
• In-room coffee
April 2018. Package pricing
• Wireless Internet access
valid Sunday through Thursday,
• Hair dryers
weekend prices are slightly
• Ironing boards
higher. Prices may vary
• In-room movies
depending on ski resort chosen.
• On property car rental
Some restrictions apply.
SHUTTLE SERVICES
• Airport shuttle
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Grand Sierra Resort Make your winter getaway a GRAND one.
HIGHLIGHTS
Located in the heart of the Reno-Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort is an allencompassing destination resort. Voted the “Best Overall Gaming Resort and Hotel in Reno” three years in a row! There really isn’t any better place to stay while enjoying everything the Reno-Tahoe region has to offer. • 2,000 Luxurious Rooms & Suites • 12 Unique Restaurants & Eateries • Full Service Spa & Fitness Center • Year Round Resort Pool • The Grand Theatre • LEX Nightclub • 7 Lounges & Bars
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reservations and information 800.501.2651 online grandsierraresort.com
GSR has undergone over $200 million dollars in renovations and transformations, including the introduction of The A, the “next level” in luxury accommodation. As the premier resort destination in northern Nevada, we consistently create a world-class hospitality experience that is unmatched anywhere else in the region. Restaurant Row. Choose from seven acclaimed restaurants including Charlie Palmer Steak, Rim Pan Asian Bistro, Reserve Wine Bar, Cantina, Briscola and The Grand Buffet. Entertainment. You’ll never be bored at Grand Sierra, we have something for everyone, all under one roof. The Grand Theatre features top name entertainment like Janet Jackson, KISS, Steve Winwood and Martina McBride. LEX our state-of the-art nightclub hosts some of today’s hottest DJs. Exciting 24 hour casino action is always available, and family friendly activities include a 50 lane bowling center, a movie theater, an arcade and more. Relax. Enjoy our new year round resort pool with a heated infinity pool, fire pits, heated cabanas and an ice skating rink. Our full service Spa will pamper you with steam rooms, saunas, massage therapy, facials and more. Luxury.
DETAILS
RATES & PACKAGES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
Ready to hit the slopes? Visit
Contemporary Luxury Resort
GrandSierraResort.com/Ski
Concierge Floors
and check out our
NUMBER OF ROOMS 2000
customizable Ski Packages
ROOM AMENITIES
for Tahoe area resorts
• Flat screen TVs
including Mt. Rose Ski
• Wet bars, refrigerators in
Tahoe, Northstar California,
suites • Writing desks and chair
Heavenly, Squaw Valley and many more.
• Wireless Internet access • In-room coffee makers • Bottled water • Hair dryers • Iron and ironing boards • In room safes available • Microwaves available • 24-hour room service
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village, NV 89451
HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, your lakefront gateway to adventure this winter. With complimentary ski shuttles, on-site rentals and gear, and four restaurants, we make ski trips easy for the whole family. We’re also the perfect place for apres-ski, with a year-round heated pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, and three fire pits perfect for making homemade s’mores. Book your winter getaway now at LakeTahoe.Regency.Hyatt.com.
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reservations and information 1.775.832.1234 online Laketahoe.regency.hyatt.com email Resvtvllt@hyatt.com
Visit the Stillwater Spa and Salon, with 16 treatment rooms and a menu of services inspired by the elements and their natural balance in Tahoe. We offer seasonal treatments as well as midweek specials. Explore the full menu at HyattStillwaterSpa.com. Lone Eagle Grille. Make a reservation at the awardwinning Lone Eagle Grille and enjoy seasonally inspired cuisine set on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Our lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows and creative cocktails, or enjoy a dining experience in our lodge-inspired restaurant. Make reservations and explore our menu at LoneEagleGrille.com. The Grand Lodge Casino. Try your luck in our newly renovated Grand Lodge Casino, featuring all your favorites. This refined casino is open 24 hours a day for everyone from gabling enthusiasts to casual gamers wanting to throw the dice. Free Ski Shuttles. Enjoy complimentary daily shuttle service to family friendly Diamond Peak, only one mile away, or world-class Northstar Resort, only 12 miles away. Stillwater Spa & Salon.
DETAILS
SHUTTLE SERVICES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
• Ski shuttles
Lakefront resort, alpine-inspired
RATES & PACKAGES
NUMBER OF ROOMS 422
RATES THIS WINTER START AT
RESORT AMENITIES
JUST $139.
• Full-service spa
*You’ll always get the
• Four-restaurants
best rate when you
• 24-hour casino
book directly at
• Year-round jacuzzis and
LakeTahoe.Regency.Hyatt.com
pool with swimin/ • Family suites with built-in bunkbeds • Lakefront cottages with full kitchens • Private beach • On-site rental shop
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Marriott Grand Residence Club®, Lake Tahoe 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury meets comfort at this grand mountain resort set in the heart of picturesque Heavenly Village. Discover spacious accommodations and superb amenities for your next Lake Tahoe escape. • Guest rooms, studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences • Adjacent to Heavenly® gondola • On-site Serenity Spa • Heated Outdoor Pool • Free Wi-Fi
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reservations and information 1.800.VILLAS.9 online Marriott.com/rnogr
Ideally situated at the base of Heavenly® Mountain and just steps away from the gondola, you are in the perfect location to discover all that Lake Tahoe offers. Experience rustic elegance in a bold, stone-and-timber mountain retreat. Here, comfort reigns supreme and grandeur is softened with a friendly casual style. Grand fireplaces welcome you inside the spacious lobby with gracious warmth. Meanwhile, you are surrounded by ski trails, shopping and dining in the village, plus casinos and entertainment. Spacious Accommodations. Choose from comfortable guest rooms, studios, or spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, including a limited number of penthouses. Residences feature separate living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, a king-sized bed in the master suite, and a fireplace in most units. Property Amenities. Relax and unwind in the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool spas, rejuvenate with a spa treatment at the on-site Serenity Spa, or cozy up by the fire pit. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, bell and concierge services, underground valet parking, ski storage, and more. Luxury on the South Shore.
DETAILS TYPE OF PROPERTY
Luxury Mountain
RATES & PACKAGES *Visit Marriott.com/rnogr for rates and seasonal offers.
Condominiums NUMBER OF ROOMS 199 GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
• Queen, King, or two Queen beds STUDIO AMENITIES
• Queen bed • Fully-equipped kitchen RESIDENCE AMENITIES
• One-, two-, or three bedroom residences • Living and dining areas • Fully-equipped kitchen • Fireplace
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Beach Retreat & Lodge reservations@tahoebeachretreat.com
reservations and information
530.541.6722 online www.tahoebeachretreat.com email reservations@tahoebeachretreat.com
Cozy lakefront lodging in a warm and family-friendly oasis amidst the energy of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe and just minutes away from Heavenly Mountain, the Beach Retreat offers ski shuttle service with convenient drop off at the Heavenly Village gondola, lodging and lift ticket packages, discounted ski rentals at the on-property ski shop, and has great après ski specials at their sports bar.
This resorts laid-back feel, beachy accommodations, glowing fire pits, and mid-town location creates the perfect atmosphere for a winter getaway filled with adventure, relaxation, romance, and rejuvenation. Any time of year, the Lake Tahoe you want to discover is here, whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, family vacation, or Corporate meeting – the best of Lake Tahoe is waiting for you at the Beach Retreat & Lodge.
DETAILS
Hotel operated shuttle service to
ROOM AMENITIES
and from Heavenly gondola
• Balcony or Patio • Gas Fire Place
RATES & PACKAGES
• Coffee pot with Starbucks
Custom lodging and lift ticket
coffee
packages available, visit
• Mini-refrigerator
tahoebeachretreat.com to build
• All non-smoking rooms
yours today.
• Lakeview & Beachfront rooms available • King or Double beds available • Dog-friendly rooms available
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
NUMBER OF ROOMS 260
Granlibakken Resort 725 Granlibakken Rd. Tahoe City, CA 96145 reservations and information 800.543.3221 and 530.583.4242 online granlibakken.com
just one mile from Lake Tahoe and close to many of Tahoe’s premier ski resorts, Granlibakken is peaceful, but not secluded. Granlibakken’s historic ski and sled hill offers beginner terrain in an intimate setting. Lessons and rentals are available. Granlibakken is celebrating 95 years of family fun this season, check the website for deals and giveaways.
Nestled in a private 74 acre wooded valley
Flexible meeting facilities can accommodate groups, retreats, and special events with ease. Lodging options range from standard bedrooms to spacious three bedroom townhomes, and many rooms offer fully equipped kitchens and cozy sitting areas with fireplaces • Hot buffet breakfast included in all lodging packages • 24,500 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor event space • Ski and sled hill onsite-half priced for lodging guests • Winter holiday celebrations and dinners included in all stays
DETAILS
PROPERTY AMENITIES
TYPE OF PROPERTY
Year-round heated pool, hot
Resort hotel and conference
tub, and sauna, ski and sled
center
hill, ski rental shop, cross-
NUMBER OF ROOMS 80
country and snowshoe trails
ROOM AMENITIES
and rentals, fitness room,
• Resort-wide wireless access
yoga and meditation room, Treetop Adventure Park
• Free onsite parking
(additional fee), Day Spa
• Smart TVs or DVDs in most
(additional fee)
rooms • Kitchens and fireplaces in most rooms • All rooms non-smoking • Mini fridge and microwave station in most rooms • Coffee Maker
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe 50 US Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449 reservations and information
844.588.7625 online Hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com
Comfortable. Contemporary. Spacious. Picture state-of- the-art facilities, modern amenities and music always setting the tone against the backdrop of mesmerizing views of Lake Tahoe and the world-renowned Sierra Nevada mountains. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe is a full resort offering multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment outlets. Stroll the halls viewing rock n’ roll memorabilia or get your game on in our 24 hour casino.
When you’re done playing in the resort, tap into the rock star inside of you with a hotel experience that brings together lavishness, quality and edge. We’ve cranked the wow factor to eleven in every room, featuring modern amenities and facilities, picturesque views of Lake Tahoe and its alpine peaks and the kind of rock ‘n roll memorabilia you can only find at a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino resort.
DETAILS
RATES & PACKAGES
NUMBER OF ROOMS 539
• Hard Rock offers
ROOM AMENITIES
• Hair dryer • Premium pillows, duvets & linens • Luxurious bathroom toweling • Pure natural bath products • Wireless internet • In-room safe • Multi-line telephone with voicemail • Bedside outlet for mobile phones • Iron and ironing board • 24 hour fitness center access • 24 hour casino
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competitive rates with a Rockstar experience • Visit HardRockCasinoLakeTahoe.com for Seasonal Packages
Hotel Becket 4003 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 |(530)
reservations and information
530.544.6000 online hotelbecket.com email hotelbecket@hotelpros.biz
Hotel Becket- a place that brings the best of South Lake Tahoe together as one. Just steps from the Heavenly Village gondola, close to downtown nightlife and central to some of the world’s greatest outdoors — from lake shore to mountain top — The Becket is born out of the union of two distinct, boutique hotel properties. For business or pleasure, or both, the finest in true Tahoe Style. We’ve re imagined the two hotels as “choose your adventure,” with Sierra-style accommodations. Whether you come to Lake Tahoe for the rustic alpine charm of our Woods rooms, or the clean newly renovated and contemporary lines of The Village, our boutique style hotel rooms and suites feature custom natural wood furnishings, luxury appointments and handcrafted architectural details such as reclaimed barn wood doors. Enjoy our onsite restaurant “ Ten Crows BBQ” serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DETAILS
PROPERTY AMENITIES
NUMBER OF ROOMS 167
• Ten Crows Restaurant
ROOM AMENITIES
• Full Service Bar and
• Standard Rooms & Family Suites • King or Two Double Beds • Hair Dryer • Iron/Board • Keurig Coffee Makers • Clock Radio
Lounge • Seasonal Outdoor Pool and private Lakeshore Beach Access • Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Room and Event Spaces • Indoor Hot Tub Experience
• Mini Refrigerator • Table/Desk Work Station • Air Conditioning • Tempurpedic Beds • Flat Screen TV Premiu Channels • Pet Friendly Rooms • High Speed WiFi and Parking
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Marriott’s Timber Lodge® 4100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
reservations and information 1.800.VILLAS.9 online Marriott.com/rnotl
on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, Marriott’s Timber Lodge® puts you in the center of endless outdoor adventure and entertainment. This beautiful lodge-style resort features spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with separate living and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens, gracious master suites, washer/dryers, and more. You can also enjoy our comfortable guest rooms with a king-size bed and kitchenette, perfect for that weekend getaway. Discover a diverse range of on-site amenities including free WiFi, a heated outdoor pool and splash pad, on-site restaurant, fitness center, and an action-packed activity schedule for all ages. Venture off property and encounter world-class casinos, dining, shopping, art galleries, and all kinds of outdoor activities from skiing and snowboarding, to hiking and water sports. Look no further than Marriott’s Timber Lodge for your next mountain vacation. Nestled in the heart of Heavenly® Village
DETAILS NUMBER OF ROOMS 264 VILLA AMENITIES
• One-, two-, or three bedroom villas • Living and dining areas • Fully-equipped kitchen • Washer and dryer • Free WiFi GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
• King bed • Mini-refrigerator • Microwave • Pull-out sofa bed • Free WiFi
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RATES & PACKAGES *Visit Marriott.com/rnotl for rates and seasonal offers.
MontBleu Resort Casino Spa 55 Highway 50 Stateline, NV 89449
reservations and information
1.800.BE.LUCKY online www.montbleuresort.com
Experience MORE at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Having completed a $25 million renovation, MontBleu offers sleek room designs embracing the concepts of simplicity, utility, and beauty. The 17-story hotel showcases breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. MontBleu is home to four restaurants including the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Ciera Steak + Chophouse. After a day on the slopes, pamper yourself at Onsen Spa & Salon, the only spa in Lake Tahoe offering Ashiatsu massage treatments. From world famous musicians to comedians, you just never know who will be playing in the 1,200-seat showroom, the largest in Lake Tahoe. With happening restaurants and tantalizing entertainment, MontBleu has been voted best by readers of Casino Player Magazine in nine categories including “Best Rooms”, “Best Spa”, and “Best Players Club” to name a few. The best awaits you at MontBleu.
DETAILS
RATES & PACKAGES
NUMBER OF ROOMS 438
There’s MORE value on
ROOM AMENITIES
www.montbleuresort.com or call
• Complimentary WiFi
us today at 1-800-BE-LUCKY.
• Room Service • Lake or Mountain View • King or Two Queen Beds • Flat Screen TV • Hair Dryer • Iron • Coffee Maker • And MORE!
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Vacation Resorts International The Lodge at Lake Tahoe, 3840 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 reservations 866.469.8222 online www.8664myvacation.com
Beautiful Location
DETAILS
Ideally located in the center of South Lake Tahoe, our efficiency, one bedroom and two bedroom condominiums provide you with ample space to vacation. After a day on the slopes, on the lake or by the pool, our partial and full kitchens make it easy to prepare a refreshing snack or light meal. Our heated pool is open seasonally and our hot tub is open year-round these resort amenities serve as a premier spot to relax and enjoy the gorgeous weather.
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45 Condominiums ROOM AMENITIES
• • • • • • •
Outdoor Pool Whirlpool/Hot Tub Laundry Facilities Internet Access Playground Coffee maker Partial/Full Kitchen
PROPERTY AMENITIES:
Deluxe continental breakfast during ski season, Wi-Fi, on-site ski and board shop, sauna, fitness room.
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RATES & PACKAGES ROOMS START AT $115
*Mention Promo Code SB25
and receive up to 25% off, based on availability, when staying 2 or more nights. Exclude Holidays.
Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises 760 US Hwy 50 - Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 reservations 800.23.TAHOE online www.zephyrcove.com
Lakefront Tahoe cabins, freshly prepared meals, and endless activities entice our guests to come back to Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises year after year. For generations, visitors have found the setting and simplicity of Zephyr Cove a refreshing alternative to the densely developed areas of South Lake Tahoe – the perfect hub for launching all your Tahoe activities and adventures.
STEPS FROM THE SHORE, MILES FROM ORDINARY
DETAILS TYPE OF PROPERTY
Lakefront resort with cabin and lodge rooms. NUMBER OF ROOMS
28 Cabins, 4 Lodge Rooms ROOM AMENITIES
RATES & PACKAGES *Advanced purchase
discounts, AAA rates, and seasonally rotating offers year round. Check www.zephyrcove.com for the best rates.
Variety of cabin sizes to accommodate large groups or solo travelers, and everything between. Petfriendly lodging available. Cabin options may include a fully equipped kitchen and private lakefront deck
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Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort Tucked comfortably between Lake Tahoe’s majestic mountain range reservations 800.438.2929 web www.laketahoevacationresort.com ENJOY THE WELL-APPOINTED AMENITIES OF LAKE TAHOE VACATION RESORT
from the indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, and sauna to the adjacent Ski Run Marina and Heavenly® Mountain Resort’s base lodge. Located just a mile from the casino district, the resort is close to all area attractions. DETAILS
Condo style full-service resort, featuring spacious Studio, One and Two Bedroom units
TYPE OF PROPERTY
with kitchens, living and dining areas. NUMBER OF ROOMS 364, for 2 - 6 guests ROOM AMENITIES Home away from home conveniences of a partial or full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, stove top burners, coffee maker and many more.
Laundry, Valet Parking SHUTTLE SERVICE Heavenly Mountain Shuttle Service stop location. RATES & PACKAGES:
Please call 1.800.438.2929. Promotional code LTVA15 • 15% off Best Available Rate, two night stay minimum.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
Restaurant/Bar, BBQ, Picnic Area, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Marina, Massage Services, Sauna, Fitness Center, Gift Shop, Concierge, Guest
Hotel Azure 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 reservations 1.800.877.1466 online www.hotelazuretahoe.com
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HOTEL AZURE IS A TRANQUIL
DETAILS
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
TYPE OF PROPERTY: Hotel
Storage, and Complimentary Wi-Fi.
nestled amongst majestic alpines, across the street from Lake Tahoe. Our guestrooms and suites have undergone an extensive remodel to elevate your stay and give you an amazing space to create new memories. Winter guests receive complimentary ski storage and snowshoe rentals. The signature pool and hot tub provide the perfect place to unwind and relax after a full day of activities in Tahoe.
NUMBER OF ROOMS: 99
RATES & PACKAGES
ROOM AMENITIES: Compli-
The Best Rate is Guaranteed when booking directly with Hotel Azure. Special offers and packages are available at various times throughout the year. Please check our website at www.hotelazuretahoe.com.
mentary Wireless Internet, Mini-fridge, Coffee Machine, Flat Screen Television, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Alarm clock with USB port, Microwave, daily housekeeping and all non-smoking rooms. PROPERTY AMENITIES: Heated Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Facilities, Games Room, Complimentary Snowshoe Rentals, Complimentary Ski
Celebrate Snow! Winter is a magical time in this part of the world, and Reno-Tahoe hops all winter—and well into spring—with festivals, sporting events and holiday celebrations. There’s always something special going on here! Winter brings twinkling lights, caroling, decorated trees and of course, Santa, as the resorts put on their holiday best. Celebrate the season 19th-century style at Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. Get your Kringle on at the Santa Ski Crawl; dress up as a jolly old elf and take to the slopes at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe. Rock out to great concerts at Heavenly Resort’s Winter Ignite and the SnowGlobe Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Community College, or listen to three days of bluegrass at WinterWonderGrass Tahoe in Squaw Valley.
Special Events DECEMBER 1-4 Tahoe Film Festival, Incline Village, NV and The Village at Northstar, CA 11/30-3 Festival of Trees and Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Stateline, NV 2-10 Winter Ignite, concerts and events, Heavenly Resort, CA/NV 2-31 Christmas on the Comstock, Virginia City, NV
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6, 13, 20, 27 Noël Nights, The Village at Northstar, CA 9 Santa Pub Crawl, Downtown Reno, NV 16-31 Holidays at Squaw, The Village at Squaw Valley, CA
16 Downtown Reno Wine Walk, Downtown Reno, NV 18-31 Heavenly Holidays, Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, CA 23-1/1 Breakfast with Santa Celebrations, The Village at Northstar, CA
FEBRUARY 1-3 Ullr Fest, Diamond Peak, Incline Village, NV
23-25 Tahoe Junior Freeride Series, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV
17-24 Kid O Rama, events and competitions, Squaw Valley, CA
25 18th Annual Dummy Downhill, Diamond Peak, Incline Village, NV
23-25 IFSA Freeride Nationals, Squaw Valley, CA
31-4/1 Luggi Foeger Uphill Downhill Festival, Diamond Peak, Incline Village, NV
27-1/1 Nevada Chamber Music Festival, presented by the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno, NV
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29-31 SnowGlobe Music Festival, Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, CA
4 The Great Ski Race, cross-country and snowshoe, Tahoe City to Truckee, CA
31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, The Village at Northstar, CA 31 New Year’s Spectacular, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV
1-11 SnowFest, winter carnival, North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, CA
17 Pain McShlonkey Classic, Squaw Valley, CA 21-25 Liberty Mutual Insurance NASTAR National Championships, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA
APRIL 6-8 WinterWonderGrass Tahoe, Squaw Valley, CA 14 28th Annual Cushing Crossing, pond skim, Squaw Valley, CA Check Tahoe ski resort websites for a complete list of daily activities. All dates subject to change.
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Driving Around With so much to see, ski and do, better stay another day! the mountains often have the choice of two or more ski resorts within minutes of their lodging. Ski resort shuttles pick up and drop off from major lodging properties and central locations around Tahoe’s mountain towns. Longer shuttles are available for skiers or riders wanting to sample resorts on the opposite side of the lake. All major car rental companies are represented at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with three routes leading to ski country. Rental vehicles are also available at two general aviation airports. Truckee Tahoe Airport offers private planes and charter flights headed for North Tahoe, while Lake Tahoe Airport is within the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. To take in all the scenic sides of “The Lake of the Sky,” plan on about a two-hour drive around Lake Tahoe’s 72-mile circumference. The route is open throughout winter, experiencing only temporary closures around Emerald Bay after large snowstorms. While Tahoe’s main transportation routes are kept clear of snow in all but the worst weather, those renting a car might still consider a four-wheel drive option or make sure that tire chains are provided with their vehicle.
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The great naturalist John Muir wrote, “Tahoe is surely not one but many.” Exploring the many sights of Tahoe is a delight for visitors to this area, whether by shuttle, private vehicle or rental car. After all, you’ll find some of the most scenic roads on earth in Lake Tahoe. No matter what means of transport you choose, you won’t need to travel far to experience an exciting variety of sights, sounds and slopes. South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe are both “complete” destinations, with multiple ski resorts and a full range of lodging, dining and entertainment. Yet each community is unique in its own way—a charming aspect of the Reno-Tahoe region—from historic mountain resort towns to full-service ski villages. Lake Tahoe can be reached by car via two U.S. interstate highways. On the north side, Interstate 80 heads west from Reno or east from Sacramento, connecting with two roads in Truckee that lead to Lake Tahoe: California Routes 89 and 267. To the south, Interstate 50 leads into Tahoe from Sacramento to the west and Carson City to the east. Skiers and riders who opt for accommodation in Reno have less than an hour drive to multiple ski resorts. Those staying in
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North California / NV Route Map Lake Tahoe is an accessible Shangri-la in winter, reached by interstate highways cleared of snow in all but the largest storms. Interstate 80 is a main artery of America and often kept snow-free between Sacramento, Truckee and Reno. US 50 travels from Sacramento through South Lake Tahoe and on to Carson City. California Highway 88 heads from Stockton to Kirkwood, with routes on to South Lake Tahoe and Carson City. Four-wheel drive vehicles with all-season tires will usually get you around fine in winter storms. Two-wheel drives should definitely carry chains; practice putting them on prior to heading for the mountains.
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Hop on a plane at your nearest airport, buckle up, and start thinking snow-covered thoughts. You’ll soon be touching down at the gateway to the Sierra, and everything you left behind will fade into oblivion. You’re on your way to Lake Tahoe, and life, as you know it, is about to change. Reno-Tahoe International Airport offers flights to and from
because you’re just five minutes from downtown Reno and
nearly every major city in the U.S. Serviced by eight airlines and offering up to 130 daily flights, it is the absolute definition of convenience. Prepare to hit the ground running as soon as you land
about 40 minutes from world-class skiing and boarding. We know you want to get moving fast, so we’ve got rental cars, taxis, limos, buses, rideshare programs Uber and Lyft, and ski resort shuttles lined up to whisk you to your destination.
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Flying Here
Visit www.renoairport.com for an online searchable flight tool.
Airport Shuttles The North Lake Tahoe Express, which runs nearly 24/7, provides service between the airport and North Shore. Per person fees start at $49 one way and $98 round trip, with discounts available for two or more.
South Tahoe Airporter provides shuttle service between the airport and South Shore, with eight daily departures. Per-person fees are $29.75 one way and $53 round trip. 55