Ski Area Update for North Lake Tahoe January 25, 2012
65 lifts running, 241 trails and 11 terrain parks with 103 features open!!
Northstar California - Top to Bottom, Front to Back Terrain
- 13 lifts and 78 trails open (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
- 46" Base
- 22' Superpipe designed by Shaun White open
- 10 Terrain park features
- Lift-accessed snow tubing-10 am to 4 pm (Saturday-Sunday), 12 to 4 pm (Monday-Friday)
- Ice skating open 12 pm to 9 pm (Friday-Saturday), 12 pm to 8 pm (Sunday-Thursday)
- Apex bungy trampoline-Open 12pm-dusk daily (conditions permitting)
- Guided snowshoe tours available at the Cross-Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center
- Scenic Zephyr Express Gondola Rides takes you to the new on mountain restaurant
- Tubing-Northstar mid-mountain
- Village Events: Ripperoo Parade, Meet the Winemakers at Petra
Squaw Valley
- 19 lifts and scenic aerial tram and 22 trails open daily from 9 am to 4 pm
- SnoVentures-Lift served tubing and mini-snowmobiles, open daily 11 am to 4 pm
- Aerial Tram operating to High Camp for ice skating with a view, daily 11 am to 4 pm
- Squaw Valley Adventure Bungy, daily from 11 am
- Two terrain parks 9 features
- $39 Learn to Ski Jan. 8 & 29 as part of National Learn to Ski Month
Alpine Meadows - Top to Bottom Terrain
- 7 lifts and 32 trails are open daily 9am to 4 pm (6 lifts on weekends)
- $39 Learn to Ski Sunday, Jan. 29
- Three terrain parks, 11 features
Alpine & Squaw Valley
- Two Mountains one great adventure. The Tahoe Super 4 is on sale now. Get four days of unrestricted skiing and riding valid at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. The Tahoe Super 4 s just $289 for adults and $119 for kids.
- Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley Daily Shuttle every 20 minutes, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm
- Stay and ski free starting at $107
- Learn to ski $69 (13+) includes lift ticket, rental and lesson
Diamond Peak - Top to Bottom Terrain
- 5 lifts and 28 trails with 100% of beginner terrain open
- Two Terrain parks open with rails and boxes
- $25 tickets if you have a season pass at another resort
Sugar Bowl
- 7 lifts and 35 trails open
- Mount Lincoln Express is OPEN! 1,500 vertical feet of skiing & riding.
- Backcountry Adventure Center now OPEN for professionally-guide powder tours and snow safety courses
- Adult lift tickets today are $77, Young Adult & Senior $65, Children 6-12 & Super Seniors $25 and kids 5 & under ski for free
- Join the CORE for just $19 and save $15 off the purchase of your lift ticket all season long!
Mt. Rose - Top to Bottom Terrain
- 5 lifts and 10 trails open
Boreal - Top to Bottom Terrain
- 6 lifts and 7 trails
- 19-27" base
- Two terrain parks with 36 features open from 9 am to 9 pm-7 days a week!
- Playland Tubing from 10 am to 4 pm Sun – Thurs, 10 am to 8 pm Fri
Soda Springs
- 1 lift open
- Tubing at Tube Town and Planet Kids with mini snowmobiles 10 am to 4 pm
Homewood
- Mountain will open on Friday with more lifts and trails and Top to Bottom Terrain
- Snow play zone is open Friday-Monday from 10 am to 4 pm, $10
- January's Learn to ski and ride package is available every day including holidays for $44, includes tickets, lesson and equipment
- Homewood's West Shore Café & Inn presents the Stay & Play for MLK package! The special package includes lodging at the lake front West Shore Café & Inn and either two adult lift tickets to Homewood or a $50 dining credit at the West Shore Café. The Stay & Play for MLK package is valid Friday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 15, and again Friday, Jan. 20 - Sunday, Jan. 22. Reservations can be made by calling the West Shore Café & Inn at 530-525-5200. Be sure to ask for the "Stay & Play Package."
- $25 lift tickets for adults any day including holidays
Granlibakken
- 2 lifts and 2 trails
- Sledding Hill and child play area open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Complimentary Snow Play Zone
- Granlibakken's Famous Mexican Café (located in the Ski Hut) Friday-Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Scenic Drives, Museums and Historic Tours
72 Mile Lake Tahoe Scenic Drive
Touted as "The Most Beautiful Drive in America," the Lake Tahoe Basin has many natural and man-made wonders within its borders. A pleasant 72-mile mountain drive around the lake affords breath-taking views, fascinating side trips and historical points of interest. To guide you on your way pick up a copy of the "Around Tahoe" CD, the audio tour guide of the drive around the lake, available at the Incline Village & Tahoe City Visitor Centers or check the "Weekly" Magazine for Sightseeing information.
Cal-Neva Lodge Historic Tours
The Cal-Neva Resort on Highway 28 in Crystal Bay offers tours of this historic property from 1936 thru the early 1960's at which time Frank Sinatra owned the lodge and hosted his Rat Pack buddies, Marilyn Monroe and other infamous characters. Friday and Saturday evenings. 800.225.6382.
Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed sites in the world is located 21 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89. Enjoy the breath taking views or take the 1 mile walk down to the shoreline of the bay to see Vikingsholm Castle.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Located off Highway 89, nine miles south of Tahoe City on the West Shore. Enjoy some of the Lake's most beautiful undeveloped Shoreline. Explore the 2 family friendly self guided Nature Trails which wander through the forest and along the lake. Built from native stone and timber in 1903 this stunning estate exemplifies the Golden Age at Lake Tahoe.
Donner Memorial State Park & Museum
Located off Highway 80, west of Truckee on Donner Lake. The museum features movies and slide shows on the ordeal of the ill-fated Donner Party as well as exhibits and information on the history of Truckee & the building of the trans-continental railroad over the High Sierra. Daily from 9 am to 4 pm 530.587.3841.
Gatekeeper's Cabin
Home of the North Lake Tahoe Historic Society museum & Marion Steinbach Native American basket collection, the Gatekeeper's cabin is located adjacent to the Truckee River outlet dam in Tahoe City. Open Fri & Sat 11 am to 5 pm. 530.583.1762
Tahoe Maritime Museum
Located 6 miles south of Tahoe City in Homewood this museum gives insight into Lake Tahoe's rich maritime history. Step back to the time when grand steamships and gleaming wood boats plied the waters of the lake. Interactive exhibits, restored boats and children's and family activities. Open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
Fanny Bridge
Just south of the intersection of Highways 89 & 28, at the traffic light in Tahoe City. In summer people bending over the rail of the bridge to watch trout frolic below Lake Tahoe's only outlet, the Truckee River, gives the bridge its name.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking & Nature Trails
Most of the lower elevation trails are open. Suggested trails are those at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the lake's west shore, the North Tahoe Regional Park trails in Tahoe Vista on the north shore, Stateline Fire Lookout trail above the state line at Crystal Bay, Tahoe Meadows interpretive trail off highway 431 above Incline Village, the Spooner Lake Loop trail on the east shore and the US Forest Service Visitor Center trails at Taylor Creek just south of Emerald Bay on highway 89.
Scenic Cable Car Rides
Squaw Valley's cable car takes you up 2000 feet in elevation for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Disembark at the top and enjoy ice skating, panoramic lake & mountain views and the Olympic museum. 530.583.6985
Climbing Walls
- Headwall climbing wall in the cable car building at Squaw Valley. Open weekends & holidays. 530.583.7673
- High Altitude Fitness climbing wall in Incline Village 775.837.4212
Skyjump Bungy Trampoline
- Village at Squaw Valley 530.583.7673
- Village at Northstar 530.563.8055
Parks & Playgrounds
- Commons Beach Tahoe City – lake front park with playground and picnic areas.
- North Tahoe Regional Park – off National Ave in Tahoe Vista – playground, picnic areas, nature and walking trails and ball fields.
- Kilner Park – 2 ½ miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89 – playground, picnic areas, walking paths.
- Kings Beach State Park – lake front park with playground and picnic areas in the
heart of Kings Beach.
Golf
- Old Brockway- Kings Beach. The range is open and the course is open for play. 530.546.9909
Sledding and Snow Play
Sledding
- Homewood Mountain-Free sledding & snow play. Bring your own plastic saucers or sleds. Open 9 am to 4 pm. 530.525.2992
- Northstar Resort-Tubing. Riders are transported by tow lift to the top of the hill. Call for hours, ticket prices & reservations. 530.562.2267
- Granlibakken Resort's-Sled hill provides saucers & sleds for a small fee and has a warming hut for hot food, drinks & snacks.
- Squaw Valley SnoVenture Park – tubing & child size snowmobiles. Call for fees & hours. 530.583.6985
- Boreal Mountain Playland Tubing – 10 am to 4 pm Sun – Thurs, 10 am to 8 pm Fri – Sat $25 for a 2hr session. 530.426.3666
Ice Skating
- The Village at Northstar skating rink – 530.562.3689
- Squaw Valley rink at the top of the tram – 530.583.6985
- Truckee Regional Park skating rink – 530.582.7720
On the Lake
Boat Cruises
M.S. Dixie II a scenic cruise to beautiful Emerald Bay from Zephyr Cove Resort or the Tahoe Queen from the South Shore Ski Run Marina. 800-23-TAHOE
Rent a Boat
Do some sightseeing on the lake. Year round boat rentals at Tahoe City Marina –
530.583.1039
Fishing
Lake Tahoe fishing charter boats are available year-round. For information or
reservations call:
- Big Mack Sport Fishing – 800.877-1462
- Captain Chris - 530.583.4857
Paddle Boarding
Waterman's Landing - Carnelian Bay. Renting out paddleboards all year round! 530.546.3590
Indoor Activities
Spas, Massage, Exercise & Health
- Sante' Lakeside Fitness –530.583.4883
- Resort at Squaw Creek Spa & Fitness Center – 530.583.6300
- Cal-Neva European Health Spa - 800.225.6382
- Trilogy Spa – 530.584.6125
- Clearwater Day Spa – 530.583.3141
- Tahoe Yoga Institute – 530.583.5057
- Incline Village Recreation Center – 775.832.1300
- Tahoe Yoga Institute – 530.583.5057
- Massage on the Lake –530.583.3200
- Ritz-Carlton Highlands Spa – 530.562.303
Wine Tastings
- Uncorked-Tahoe City, 530.581.1106
- Uncorked-Squaw Valley, 530.584.6090
Pool/Billiards
- Pete & Peter's Tahoe City – 530.583.2400
- Lakeside Sports Bar & Restaurant – 530.583.2000
- Bowl Incline – 775.831.1900
Lounge Shows, Live Music & Dancing
The casinos in Crystal Bay and various restaurants/night clubs around the North Shore & Truckee feature a variety of entertainment. Please check the Weekly Magazine or the Tahoe Action for show listings.
Video Game Rooms & Bowling
- Cal-Neva Resort Spa & Casino – 800.225.6382
- Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe –888.899.5019
- Tahoe Biltmore Lodge – 800.245.8667
Education
Tour the UC Davis Education Center. Discover what makes Lake Tahoe so unique. Investigate local science and explore how research is being used to restore and protect Lake Tahoe. Guided tours include a virtual research vessel, virtual laboratory, 3-D visualization theater and green building tour. See the new 3-D movie "Lake Tahoe in Depth". UC Davis Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 pm, located at 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada. 775.881.7566
Information courtesy of the North Lake Tahoe Visitor's Center




