Sierra at Tahoe - Informazioni turistiche

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Sierra-at-Tahoe is often overlooked by destination skiers visiting the South Shore due in part to the areas own strategy of being "Lake Tahoe's Full Service, Value Oriented, DAY Use Snowsports Resort." What exactly does that mean? Basically that other than on-site lodging, Sierra-at-Tahoe has pretty much everything else you are probably looking for in a ski resort like 2,000 acres of terrain, a 2,212 vertical rise, 46 trails, 6 terrain parks, 9 chair lifts and 3 surface lifts and...oh yeah, about 560 inch of snowfall on average. As for that whole lodging thing, the resort is located just 30 minutes away from South Lake Tahoe where there are plenty of options and Sierra at Tahoe even runs a shuttle which stops at over 40 of them. Terrain If there is one common complaint about Sierra at Tahoe it's that it doesn't ski as big as it is or that it doesn't feel like the trails are really 2,000 acres worth. Here's the thing, a good amount of that acreage is in the trees. In fact, you'll find some of the best tree skiing in the country here making it a must visit, especially on a powder day. You might have to look around a little for your line but they're there. In West Bowl, try the trees between Horsetail and Clipper. Off the Grandview Express the area between Preacher's Passion and the Tahoe King lift is a good spot as well. There are also a total of five backcountry access gates, all accessible from the top of the Grandview chair, and guided tours of the backcountry are available. So the trees are great but you aren't ready to go into the woods yet? Don't worry there are also some excellent beginner and intermediate terrain here as well. Beginners will enjoy trails like Wagon Trail from the top of the Grandview Express or Sugar N Spice of the Hob Hill double. However, be aware that Sugar N Spice does cross several advanced trails so make sure you look up hill. The Westbowl area is a great place for the intermediate skier or rider and also has a terrain park coupled with a few more advanced trails to keep things interesting. When the day is done head for the Sierra Pub for live bands and tasty beverages. Off-slope Fun Sierra-at-Tahoe also offers tubing, snowshoeing on-site. Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities are all available nearby and of course there is plenty to do in South Lake Tahoe from daytime shopping to night time bar hopping.