The best ski areas near Lake Tahoe
When the snowfall begins to settle and the cold weather kicks in, so does ski season. There’s no better place to ride down the slopes than amongst the imposing mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada. There’s a moment of peace when you’re high up in mountains that are blanketed with snow and nothing but wilderness around you. Looking down the mountain, you think about the exhilarating possibilities of carving lines down the slope with an awe-inspiring view of Lake Tahoe ahead of you. You can experience this when you visit these beautiful ski areas near Lake Tahoe.
Sugar Bowl Resort
Just a minute's drive away from our lodge, the Sugar Bowl Resort is your go-to place for some of the best skiing experiences you’ll have in Norden.
With trails available for beginners to advanced skiers, the mountain boasts four peaks and 103 trails across 1500 vertical ft. within 1600+ skiable acres. For lodging near Sugar Bowl Ski Resort choose Clair Tappaan Lodge.
Northstar Ski Resort
Plan your run at Northstar’s mountain with the highest peak reaching 8,610 ft. tall with more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. There are 10 terrain parks and 100 trails for you to choose from, all with stunning views of the surrounding forests and Lake Tahoe.
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Across the border and into Nevada, you’ll find one of the popular ski resorts here just at the northern shore of Lake Tahoe. At Diamond Peak Ski Resort, you’ll find 28 developed trails, three terrain parks, and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe when you ride down the 1,840 ft. slopes. Just 35 miles from our lodge, book with us if you’re looking for lodging near Diamond Park Ski Resort.
Palisades Tahoe
A 30-minute drive south from the lodge will bring you to the beautiful Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Known for its heavy snowfall and clear, bright blue skies, every skier will have a blast carving lines down the slopes. With six mountain peak elevations ranging from 7,552 ft. – 9,006 ft., choose from over 170 trails for your next run.
Heavenly Ski Resort
Experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe for yourself as you run down the mountain at Heavenly Ski Resort. This ski resort is unique as it crosses the border into Nevada while also boasting the highest peak in Tahoe at 10,067 ft. With 4,800 acres of skiable terrain and 97 trails, the mountain at Heavenly is perfect for all experience levels.
Run the slopes
Nothing’s quite like skiing down a mountain under clear blue skies, weaving in between conifers with the incredible Lake Tahoe in front of you. When winter rolls around and the snow lays thick on the mountain ranges, make sure to hit the slopes for an unforgettable trip to the Sierra Nevada. Stay close to some of the best ski areas near Lake Tahoe when you book your stay at our lodge Clair Tappaan. Our rooms are warm and comfortable and is the prime place to stay for a trip close to nature.
- 1. Sugar Bowl Resort
- 2. Northstar Ski Resort
- 3. Diamond Park Ski Resort
- 4. Palisades Tahoe
- 5. Heavenly Ski Resort