2 Guests
Filters More Filters

Countries

Lapland

Ski Areas

Ski Resorts

No matches found

Region

Airport

No matches found

Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Snowsure
  • Tree runs

Great for

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • Snowboarders

Ski Holidays in Sierra-at-Tahoe

Sierra is Lake Tahoe skiing at its cheapest and its friendliest, both fantastic for first-timers and home to out-of-this-world off-piste. Whether you base yourself in a quiet cabin by the lake or slap bang in one of the casino towns, holidays here are just what you make them. When you’re this close to San Fran and Sacramento, potentially one heck of a road trip.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Sierra-at-Tahoe Stats

Top Altitude
8852ft / 2698m
Bottom Altitude
6640ft / 2020m
Resort Altitude
7300ft / 2225m
Total Piste
2000 acres / 46 runs
Longest Run
2.5 miles / 4km
Slope Orientation
N W S
Vertical Drop
2212ft / 674m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Massive Lake Tahoe is ringed by 9 super ski resorts and this one, 30 minutes from its southern shore, mixes a small mountain vibe with big mountain skiing.

It feels like you’ve “snuck away” to Sierra, where a day lodge provides most of the off-slope entertainment and life is lived unostentatiously. It’s a shame there aren’t yet any hotels by the base station, but don’t let that stop you from checking out this place out. It’s got plenty worth a trip up Route 50 for, like awe-inspiring off-piste and tree runs guarded by ancient, moss-covered red firs that’ll make you feel warm and fuzzy even at minus degrees.

All this can be skied for lower prices than anywhere else in Tahoe. But take the Grandview chair to the top of the 8852ft Huckleberry Mountain and you still get the million dollar views of the cobalt lake.

How your week shapes up depends where you choose to hang your bobble hat. South Lake Tahoe City and Stateline are the ones for in-your-face après and glittering casinos, while quieter and closer spots line the lake and the forested road down to it. This close to honeypots like San Francisco (3.5 hours drive), Palo Alto and the Yosemite National Park, you could always use the dollar you save at Sierra to split the week between great American slopes and great American cities.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Sierra-at-Tahoe Transfer Times

Reno–Tahoe International Airport 74 miles, 1 hour 40

The nearest airport to Sierra-at-Tahoe is Reno at 116 km or about 1 hour 40 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Sierra-at-Tahoe?

With 2000 acres and 46 trails, Sierra’s a little smaller than the average Lake Tahoe resort – but that’s not saying much. This is a region known for its super ski areas, and 2000 acres should have lots to keep you happy, especially when it’s buried in an average 480 inches of natural snow a season.

With 100 acres solely for beginners and 4 beginner-only conveyor belts, the figures for beginner skiing here speak for themselves, and many call this a beginner’s mountain. Sculpted “Smart Terrain” is where the resort’s certified PSIA instructors will take you first. To get you started without shelling out an arm and a leg, book in for one of their First-Timer packages. Once you’ve outgrown this area, 2.5-mile Sugar N’ Spice is considered possibly the best beginner slope in Tahoe, with plenty of space to practice linking those turns.

Officially 50% of the trails are for intermediates and West Bowl especially has some gorgeous tree-lined cruisers where you can rack up laps on the speedy Express lift. Cruise Beaver down to the Baja Grill for Tijuana dogs and beers on the deck. When it’s time to move on, a few of the “advanced” trails are also intermediate-friendly, like Clipper in the West Bowl. When snow is good, an upper intermediate will have a whale of a time on the blacks from Grandview.

Spanning a 2212ft vertical, adrenaline junkies won’t have to search too long and hard for a hit at Sierra. This resort’s perhaps best known for Huckleberry Canyon, 320-acres of gated backcountry area within the resort boundary, an experts-only treasure trove of steep bowls, chutes, pillows, cornices and cliffs and a thrill from start to finish.

Innovative terrain parks are kind of Sierra’s thing. There are in fact 6 here, with a clear path of progression. This is why Transworld SNOWboarding ranks Sierra among the world top 10 for boarders.

Which other ski resorts are near to Sierra-at-Tahoe?

The nearest ski resorts to Sierra-at-Tahoe include Lake Tahoe, Heavenly, Squaw Valley.

Ski Area Facts

Location
Established
Downhill2000 acres / 46 runs
Lift Pass$97-101 (adult single day pass)

Beginner Slopes

25%

Intermediate Skiing

50%

Advance & Expert Terrain

25%

Snowboarding Trails

2000 acres / 46 runs100%

Sierra-at-Tahoe Restaurants

Sierra-at-Tahoe Après Ski

Sierra-at-Tahoe Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Sierra-at-Tahoe

Sierra hasn’t done too badly for itself in the geographical stakes. With around 480 inches (12.2 metres) of snow a season, it’s above average for the major Tahoe resorts. This resort’s massive red firs protect it from winds, so the snow doesn’t blow away too easily and skiing can be possible even on severe storm days. The Grandview and West Bowl lifts are both northwest facing, preserving snow longer still.

Not feeling it necessary to pour money into snowmaking means this is one of the last Tahoe resorts to open for the season – for some perspective, this is still usually late November, still before most other winter resorts in the world.

March is a particularly great month to ski Sierra, when visitors are fewer, weather warmer and snowfall at its heaviest (averaging 215cm), plus events like the Sierra Grub Tour and Huck Cup qualifiers roll into town.

What's Sierra-at-Tahoe like at Christmas?

Santa hits the slopes at Christmas in Sierra at Tahoe and encourages you to snap selfies with the hashtag #SantaShredsSierra... Spend a day bumping into him on the slopes, then enjoy festive fun like ugly sweater parties and story time for the kids.

What's Sierra-at-Tahoe like in the New Year?

Live music on the slopes gears snow lovers up for New Years in Sierra at Tahoe before it’s time to head down to VIP celebrations at the casinos and champagne dinners at the restaurants. Alternatively, just get reflective strolling along the lake, head to bed early, and be the only one on Huckleberry Mountain in the morning.

What's Sierra-at-Tahoe like in Half-Term?

The fact the US doesn’t do this school holiday makes skiing Half Term in Sierra at Tahoe even more of a relaxing retreat. It’s strange that at the snowiest time in the season the pistes are usually deserted - but we’re not going to question it.

What's Sierra-at-Tahoe like at Easter?

As California sunshine works its magic, Easter in Sierra at Tahoe will send you home with a nice even farmer’s tan, as you sip beers on the Baja patio. Snow on north-facing West Bowl and Grandview usually still holds up nicely, and if it all gets a bit slushy, taking the day to explore the lake and local towns won’t leave you feeling short-changed.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Sierra-at-Tahoe snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Sierra-at-Tahoe snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Sierra-at-Tahoe snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Current snow depth at top
    N/A
  • Alternate Text
  • Current snow depth at base
    N/A

With its extensive beginner skiing, “Go Slow” areas, and Learn-to-ski packages, Sierra is a top spot for families with a kiddo who’s learning to ski. Children have their very own trail map here, marked with special adventure zones like Tee pee town, where smoke signals and sound effects come into play as kids carve between native American tents.

Off the slopes, Blizzard Mountain is a family fun area where you’ll race down tubing hills in giant doughnuts, enter snowmen competitions or eat s’mores around fire pits.

If your little ones aren’t ready to hit the slopes, a licensed childcare centre at the base of the mountain will keep kids from 18 months to 5 playing all day, and can be booked for a full day, half day or hourly. This will make sure they get out and enjoy the winter wonderland outside, with adventure walks, climbing tunnels, snow painting. They don’t even need to be potty trained to join the fun, a rarity in ski resort childcare.

With off-piste skiing as good as Huckleberry Canyon’s and prices as low as these, groups are instantly attracted to Sierra. Whether you’re tucking into the steeps through the backcountry gates, or doing laps in the sun over on the Backside, you can meet in the middle for a BBQ at the 360 Smokehouse. At the end of the day, happy hour specials at Sierra Pub will make it cheaper to get a round in before the trip back to the crazy fun on casino corridor, or perhaps your own private parties in a condo by the lake.

As a group of 20 or more, you can even save on lift tickets, rentals, lessons, food and drink.

Sierra-at-Tahoe
Reviews
no Reviews yet
be the First to
Write a Review

Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Sierra-at-Tahoe

Maximum and minimum adult Sierra-at-Tahoe lift pass prices ranged from $? to $? for 6 days access to the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Sierra-at-Tahoe holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
Age Range 6 - 12 23 - 64 65+

Getting to Sierra-at-Tahoe

Most of our ski holidays to Sierra-at-Tahoe packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Sierra-at-Tahoe from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Sierra-at-Tahoe from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Sierra-at-Tahoe from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Reno 116 km 1 hour 40 minutes
South Lake Tahoe 19 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Sierra-at-Tahoe?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Sierra-at-Tahoe transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Truckee 80 km 1 hour 20 minutes

Sierra-at-Tahoe Maps

Sierra-at-Tahoe piste map
Click to Enlarge

Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Holiday Resources

Need help choose your Sierra-at-Tahoe ski holiday? Call us on 020 7770 6888 or click Enquire - we love to help!

Enquire

Similar Ski Resorts to Sierra-at-Tahoe in United States


Every Sno holiday packaged with flights is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. All our suppliers are ATOL bonded, so your money is safe. In addition to this, payments for your holiday are held in trust, by NatWest bank and the Travel Trust, who insure every booking against supplier failure.

tta tta

© 2025 SNO Group Ltd • company no. 5995288 • VAT no. 946 9394 63 SNO, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH.

Enquire
← online or call ↴
020 7770 6888
more
  • add new list